Marshalling bay of the Strike Cruiser "Hunter"Lost in
thought, Wolf Priest Vultan the Bloody walked towards the silent
hulk of Venerable Brother Hrothgar. "We near our destination
brother, preparations are almost complete, and preliminary
reports indicate there are foes aplenty for us to fight." In a
strange, tinny voice Hrothgar replied.
"Thank you for confirmation Lord Priest, but I do not think
that is the reason you would speak to me."
The all-knowing perception of the Old One never failed to
unnerve him.
"No Brother. But I have heard that several branches of the
Inquisition will be present. And there is famously little common
ground between us."
"We both strive for the elimination of the xenos, do we not?"
The monotone voice gave the question a hard edge.
Evenly, the Priest replied, "True enough. But we do not so
casually cast aside and crush those who fought by our side once
victory is achieved."
There was a brief burst of static, that the puzzled Vultan
quickly realised was laughter. "You have studied the reports of
the first struggle for Armageddon. Do not worry. I am sure both
our motives will largely work together."
"And if they do not?"
With a grind and hiss of servos and pistons, the dreadnought
turned to face him.
"I was there upon the banks of the river Chaeron when the
World Eaters broke upon us. I shared the exultation of the PDF
troopers when victory was achieved. And I felt the horror and
revulsion when I saw the endless stream of humanity being
marched to the labour camps under the watchful eye of the
Inquisition. One way or another, that will not happen again."
The harsh tone sent a shiver of defiance and fear down the
warrior’s spine.
"For the Wolftime, Brother Hrothgar."
"For the Wolftime, Brother Priest."
As he turned and strode along the lines of marines, the metal
giant once again fell silent……
"A heretic may see the truth and seek redemption. He may be
forgiven his past and will be absolved in death. A Traitor can
never be forgiven. A Traitor will never find peace in this world
or the next. There is nothing as wretched or as hated in all the
worlds as a Traitor."
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