Demorphing, Crystal and Cleopatra looked at the Acolytes and the Undertaker. He no longer looked amused, but surprised. "Bet you didn't know about me," Crystal said to Cleopatra, "I am Kane's daughter and have come to help you. We are the same, you and I. We both want to avenge the wrong put to Kane. Kane has suffered so much, now we can put him to rest and you can free the Brood from having to serve him. They can live their own lives, and so could you."

Cleopatra turned to face the Undertaker. Reaching in her jacket, she removed her whip and her knife. The Acolytes stepped forward. "I know you have no reason to listen to me, " Undertaker said, "I did do him wrong, but I did what I had to do. I did what I thought was best. You must do the same thing." Waving his hands, he motioned for the Acolytes to step back. They backed away from the Undertaker very carefully, like as if they were expecting her to attack at any moment. "You must do the right thing. It is the only way. This fight isn't about destroying evil, it is about doing what is right."

After this, the Undertaker remained silent. Cleopatra stopped and thought about his words. " You will be free! The Brood will be free! His bondage will end and you can also rest. Kane will welcome you if I ask him. Please do what is right! " Crystal screamed.

No matter where I go, I will be used as a pawn. To kill and destroy. Cleopatra thought to herself. Looking up, Cleopatra said, " I will do what is right. " Before she could be stopped, the knife in her hand went into her own chest, and came out of her back. Smiling, Crystal disappeared in a leaping flame as the Undertaker cried out and ran forward.

Picking her up and removing the knife, the Undertaker said, "Why are you so stupid? Why did you do it?"

Looking up, Cleopatra said, " I will have peace. I will be reborn on Earth after I enter the Abyss from where I came. I know I will be more powerful. Get me, I will follow you and help conquer our enemies. No matter what weapon you use, my powers won't let my soul die." With this, Cleopatra's eyes closed and her head fell back. Overcome with grief, Undertaker roared into the night. A blood thirsty sound that dripped with revenge.

Kane knew what had happened. In killing herself, Cleopatra set the Brood free without harm. He also knew she would be reborn because she killed herself. He would find her in the Abyss, and from there, he would own her and all her powers. Undertaker couldn't enter the Abyss, but he could. He could not protect her there. Undertaker would lose.

END OF BOOK ONE

To Be Continued...

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