Tales of Deception

Tales of Deception is a story which tells how Zone and Kill met, how Zone gained his hypnotic powers, how the King of Sorrow event occured, and many more details which were missed.

The story starts when Zone plans to create his own minion from the same genetics he was created - by mixing X-Virus and Doom Weed together. However, little does he know that the X-Virus and Doom Weed he gathered was used before in a failed warfare project by top Dorkugal scientists...

Chapter 1: The Rise of Kill
It was a clear sunny day in Antarctica. Fluffy clouds failed to make any signs of appearance, and the penguins were enjoying their monthly party. However, things have been known to go bump in the night across the world, and the United States of Antarctica is no exception.

Santera Zone Lagranges, though known to most as Zone, was plotting a scheme. One of Nightmare’s henchmen, this is a being who is more interested in his own selfish desires than the feelings of others. Secretly he plans to overthrow his master and rule his army, but that’s another story.

But Zone had greater plans in mind at the moment. He wanted to create his own minion – someone who would follow his orders to the letter. See, he was brought into the frozen world because Lizlord accidently spilled an X-Virus mixture onto the ground, which unfortunately came into contact with a Doom Weed. A chemical reaction occurred, and Zone was the result.

His birth drove him to the event that occurred today, and with the ongoing party it was the perfect distraction. Even the PSA were partaking in the festivities, so with no police around the penguins did the one thing they should know never to do – let their guard down.

However, two beings - a turtle and shroom to be exact, were alert the whole time during the party. They knew that a villain would see this party as something they could ruin. Professor Shroomsky noticed Zone flying in the distance, and him and Melvin Turtleheimer began to follow him. They managed to hide behind a nearby tree and listen in to Zone’s plans;

“I’m sure the penguins won’t mind an extra guest coming to the party” Zone smirked as he planted a Doom Weed on the ground and poured a fresh batch of X-Virus onto the festering plant. The Doom Weed began to dissolve into a blue puddle, and the mixture began to bubble as a hand started rising out of the mixture. Professor Shroomsky and Melvin Turtleheimer jumped out of their hiding spot to confront Zone.

“S-S-Stop!” Professor Shroomsky stuttered. He wasn’t sure what Zone was trying to make out of that mixture, so he was a bit scared.

“Oh come now, mushroom. I’m just having a bit of fun. Surely you can relate – you’re a fungi! Hahaha, that’s a little joke; I’m in the spirit of the festivities you see! I’m also delightfully mad.” Zone sneered as he drew his swords. It took him a lot of effort just to acquire a Doom Weed and some X-Virus mixture, and he wasn’t going to give it up very easily.

Professor Shroomsky attempted to hold off Zone while Melvin Turtleheimer reached for his Spy phone, ready to call backup. Unfortunately, Zone saw what he was trying to do and pierced once of his swords right through the spy phone, shattering it. He then began to take flight. Suddenly, the mixture began to bubble rapidly. A woman rose from the mixture, with eyes as red as blood. Zone swooped down from the sky and grabbed her;

“Well agents, I’d love to stay and chat but I have an apprentice to teach. Ciao!” Zone said as him and the newly formed being flew off into the distance.

Chapter 2: A New Beginning
Zone carried the girl off to his freezing fortress. Somehow, the cold didn’t affect Zone or his new friend. As the girl was escorted to the fifth floor, Zone sat her down and began asking questions;

“So then, what’s your name?” Zone inquired.

The girl just sat there and didn’t reply, her eyes fixated at Zone. She didn’t even blink, either. Zone was starting to get irritated;

“A straight answer would be nice my dear, after all I did save your life back there.”

“Kill.” the girl replied;

“You’re going to kill me? What a great way to say thank-you to someone who just saved you.” Zone said curtly;

“No, my name. It’s Kill.” She replied back;

“Whoever named you Kill must have been great parents, last name?”

“It’s just Kill.”

“Fair enough.”

“Who are you?”

Zone then stood up;

“My full name is Santera Zone Lagranges. I created you by mixing a chemical known as the X-Virus together with a rather dark plant known as a Doom Weed. I was made the same way, so genetically we are the same.”

“Why am I here?” Kill replied;

“I brought you here because I require someone to do a few odd jobs for me while I tend to other matters. Of course, I could have easily just hired a penguin to do my bidding but my trust in other people is extremely small. I may be hypocritical when I say this, since I am putting my trust in you for the moment.”

“What do you want me to do?”

“Nothing at the moment. For now, I will be your *ahem* teacher. You will be useless to me if you don’t know how to survive in this world, so I will take you under my wing for awhile. Feel free to live in my fortress, though I suggest you don’t wander off too far as it gets rather cold here and you’re bound to get lost if you take a wrong turn.”

“As you wish.” Kill said, as she wandered off into the fortress to explore. When she left, Zone walked up to the very top of his fortress. A dark, billowing cloud was hovering over the top which manifested itself as Nightmare.

“I see your apprentice has come along nicely Zone. She will do great serving me.”

“Unfortunately for you my lord, I’m not a mindless drone like the other X-Antibodies. Anyone that merely follows orders is an imbecile who cannot think for themselves.”

“I give you your own fortress, and a new apprentice for you to toy with, and you repay me with your arrogance? You’re not even pure X-Virus – you’re a half-breed!”

“Perhaps, but this “half-breed” is your only chance of Antarctic conquest, no? I’ll do what you need to conquer, but I’ll do it my way – not yours.”

“Fine, but if I don’t start seeing results, I will delete you where you stand.” Nightmare finished as he faded away into the distance.

''Nightmare, Darktan II, Luce, and Kwiksilver are my only threats. I’m not too concerned about them though. Because once I acquire that power...''

...I will extract everything I want from them..

...then discard them like a dirty cloth!”

Chapter 3: The Mind Distorter
“Welcome, Miss Kill. Are you ready to begin your training?” Zone inquired.

Kill simply nodded and sat down in a seat opposite Zone;

“I’ll take that as a yes. But first, let me introduce you to where you are and the current situations of this winter world.” Zone said as he pulled out a map of the USA and placed it on the table.

“You are on a continent called Antarctica. The population here is dominated by penguins. You will find the most penguins at Club Penguin Island ” Zone explained as he guided Kill’s hand, pointing at the USA, and Club Penguin Island.

“The area we are situated in now is known as the Darktonian Realm. It was originally ruled by a penguin called Darktan, but after the events of Dagor Dagorath, Darktan was impeached. However, zealous members of his army cloned him and created Darktan II--”

Kill interrupted him before he could go on;

“I did not come here for a history lesson.”

“Hmmm? Then what are your true intentions?”

“I will tell you someday, once I find out yours.”

You reckless girl, that day may come sooner than you think!

Kill’s eyes began to narrow at Zone;

“What are you?”

“Hmmm?”

“I don’t know if I should be telling you this, but I have the power to read minds if I come into close contact with anyone. When you guided my hand to show me where the USA and Club Penguin Island were, I attempted to read your mind but for some reason, I can’t reach your subconscious mind.” Kill blankly said.

“How interesting. You may not of been able to reach my mind because we have the same DNA genetics. There might be another reason, but I don’t feel like researching anything because you’ve sparked my curiosity.”

''So she can read minds eh? This could be easier than I originally thought!''

“Well then, if you can read minds then I have a job for you. I assume it shouldn’t be a difficult task.” Zone began;

“What is it that you want me to do?” Kill replied;

“There are two people in this icy continent that know the location of an ancient power I seek to usurp. Their names are Luce Anator and James Erasmus Kwiksilver. Here are their photos.” Zone said as he handed pictures of Luce and Kwiksilver to Kill.

“I’ll explain the power you’re looking for. From what I’ve been able to piece together, there is an artefact located somewhere in Antarctica known as the Mind Distorter. Seems the penguins have been working on this distorter for years. The enemies of the penguins are two creatures; Nightmare and Darktan II. Those two have been searching for the Mind Distorter for as long as I can remember.”

“Go on.” Kill inquired;

“Nightmare and Darktan II are not in alliance however. Both of them are at a separate war with each other, squabbling over that whom should conquer Antarctica. You and I have pledged allegiance to Nightmare, however it is a tapestry of lies. My plan is to backstab Nightmare, take control of his army, use his army to liberate any Darktonian forces, and then once I’ve taken control of both Nightmare and Darktan II’s armies, then I will be free to launch a full-scale attack on Antarctica.

However, I cannot do that without the Mind Distorter. The Mind Distorter is an extremely powerful artefact that allows the user to put a victim in a trance. The user can give an order to the victim and they will follow it with unwavering servitude. Sadly, it only works once on each person you put in a trance. I don’t know the exact location of the Mind Distorter though, so I’ll need you to read Luce and Kwiksilver’s minds to discover where it is being held.”

“As you wish, Zone.” Kill replied.

''Yes, my apprentice. Walk off into the new world and show me what you’re capable of.''

Chapter 4: An Unwelcoming Reunion
Kill set off into Arda to look for Luce and Kwiksilver. She was sure that Luce would be there. Kwiksilver may be a possibility too, but getting information from at least one of them would be all that she would need.

The problem she had, was that Arda was a mysterious place that’s location was only known to High Penguins and those who are permitted to enter Arda. Kill started to remember what Zone told her before she made her journey;

''”I’ll assume that Luce and Kwiksilver are in Arda. To get there however, you’ll need the help of one of my own creations – the Amulet of Deception.”''

”What is that?”

''”The Amulet of Deception creates a fairly weak, but stable trance on victims. When wearing it, you can tell someone the most preposterous lie and they’ll believe it. However, the duration of this effect only goes for an hour. I also want you to take a tracker with you, so that I may find out Arda’s location and take you back to Antarctica once you’ve finished your mission.”''

”As you wish, Santera.”

Thankfully for her, Kill caught wind of a boat cruise to Arda that was happening at the Dock in Club Penguin Island. She opened her map and teleported to the Dock, where a large crowd was gathered around the ocean. The boat she had to get on was a large white boat which had the Amulet of Water’s insignia on the front side of the vessel. Kill approached the guard at the entrance to the boat, whom began questioning her;

“Sorry ma’am, but I’m going to need to see some ID before letting you on this boat.” the guard asked.

I wonder just how strong Santera’s amulet is….

As Kill thought this, she began to speak as she held the amulet;

“You don’t need to see my ID, after all; I am the Queen of Arda!”

The guard gave Kill a dumbfounded look, then responded;

“Yes, your Highness! Please follow the stairs up to the boat, we will be disembarking shortly.”

Kill was permitted access to the boat, and went across the boat for a view.

''That guard actually believed such an obvious lie? You’re a more cunning man than I thought Santera, but what’s stopping you from doing such awful, underhanded tactics on me?''

Suddenly, she heard footsteps. It seems that Mayor McFlapp had noticed her on the ship and was going to confront her;

“My word! I do believe I have never engaged your presence in the vicinity of this jolly continent, wot!” Mayor McFlapp inqured.

Kill began to touch the Amulet of Deception;

“We’ve known each other for years. I still remember your favourite hobby; jumping off boats into the water!”

Mayor McFlapp gave Kill the same dumbfounded look the guard did, but complied anyway;

“Carry on, old girl.” the tern replied, and began flapping his wings for extra lift;

“Chocks away!” Mayor McFlapp’s words were as he jumped off the boat and plunged into the murky depths of the sea. Several penguins watched him in confusion;

“Should somebody throw a life ring?” a blue penguin asked;

“Looks like the water current is taking him back to the mainland; he’ll be fine.” an orange penguin replied.

As the boat docked into Arda, Kill made her descent into the home of the High Penguins. However, back at the Dock, the guard began to realize something…

“Wait a minute, she’s not the Queen of Arda!” the guard exclaimed, and called Arda with his spy phone.

Back at Arda, Kill began the search for Luce and Kwiksilver. She spotted them both casually sitting in the Spirit Oasis.

''They’re out in public? They’re making this too easy.''

Kill started to overhear Luce and Kwiksilver’s conversation;

“It’s nice to take a break from fighting Darktan. After the Pie War, he reformed so we don’t have much to worry about.” Luce said;

“What about Nightmare? Shouldn’t we take him into consideration? I have my own antibody, it won’t be long before you get one too.” Kwiksilver replied;

“Darktan II’s forces might quell Nightmare, but if things start to get dangerous then we’ll intervene.”

“And what about that girl one of the boat guards at the Dock called us about?”

Kill cringed a bit;

''They found out? Did an hour pass already?''

“No wee lad, it may be just someone wanting to see Arda but isn’t high enough. I just hope she isn’t the same girl we’ve dealt with before…” Luce said.

''Before? Do they know something about me?'' Kill thought. She didn’t want to waste time, so she grabbed some shopping bags for her plan.

She walked up to Luce and Kwiksilver and purposely bumped into them. As Kill came into contact with Luce and Kwiksilver, she began searching their subconscious for where the Mind Distorter was.

“Sorry! Let us help you pick those up.” Kwiksilver said as him and Luce helped Kill pick up the shopping bags. Luce looked at Kill and screamed;

“No! It can’t be! It really is her!”

Kill continued to search for the Mind Distorter location. According to her, its hidden underground in Pengolia.

Suddenly, swarms of High Penguin guards surrounded Kill. Kwiksilver began to talk;

“So it is you... Please come with us, we want to talk.”

Out in the skies, Zone swooped down and landed next to Kill.

“Sorry to break the party so soon, was I missed?” Zone sneered;

“Zone! So Nightmare found her?” Kwiksilver exclaimed;

“Do you really think I would willingly hand over my apprentice to that bumbling idiot?”

The High Penguin guards began conjuring up water spells;

“What? You think I’m afraid to get a little wet?” Zone taunted;

As the guards began to fire their spells, Zone grabbed Kill and flew off in the distance. He could hear Kwiksilver yelling;

“Come back and fight, you coward!”

Chapter 5: The Binding Contract
To be continued...