Walls of Faith

Niklaas stood, motionless, on the bridge of the venerable vessel. The mortals chewing their stations were hushed, muted, working in eerie synchronicity and quiet. All were wary of disturbing the demi-God in their midst, surveying proceedings with a faint scowl and critical eyes.

For all intents and purposes, Niklaas seemed to be inspecting the bridge and its crew. However, with the gifts that come with being a Primarch, Niklaas already knew that his crew were well disciplined, and running a tight ship. No, Niklaas had come here to brood.

''Father's wishes were explicit. And now Tenzin defies them.'' The thought came, unbidden to Niklaas’ mind, a faint trickle of cold anger spreading through his veins. And now, my other brothers will seek to make gains.

An unbidden doubt, nagged 0 the usually stoic Primarch’s mind. It reminded him of something. Home. When the villagers and towns would venture out of the walls during the day, like vultures, scavenging all they could, preparing to fight in the night.

''Of course, my brothers are doing the same. Taking the opportunity in front of them to rebuild, and increase their Legions. We face many threats.'' Niklaas showed no outward sign of his turmoil.

The bulk of his Terminator Armour, humming ferociously, slowly spun to face the door. He spoke not a word to the mortals, some of whom scurried to avoid finding themselves in the giant's path. Still scowling, Niklaas stomped his way through the corridors, avoiding the salutes from those he passed.

''But something is off. Something doesn't feel right.'' Niklaas could almost feel the prickling of his skin, the sensation that warned him of many a witch’s presence.

Of course it doesn't, Father is missing. Still the doubt wasn't dispelled by the argument. ''I won’t be swayed. My Father's will shall be done. I will not be claiming a sector. But…''

Niklaas thought back to his earlier orders, and hoped they were the right ones. The Fire Keepers Legion would start to reinforce the local systems around his home planet. The system itself was already a veritable fortress, but it would not necessarily be enough. The Legion will build more, across a wider area. They would make the entire sub-sector a safe-haven. Come what may, the Fire Keepers would have their fortresses to defend. [[Category:W]]