Steelwolf: Memories of the Past
By Brandon Jenness
Copyright © 2010 Brandon Jenness
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Prologue
Steelwolf having awakened to his true potential has now begun the second half of his destiny. He faced his own inner most demons and somehow found the light that had been buried so deep and for so long. His journey to China had taken him to new levels of personal understanding and acceptance. He met and befriended some of history’s greatest warriors including the likes of the mighty Lu Bu, Ma Chao, Zhang Liao and the sarcastic ex-pirate Gan Ning.
Facing the devil ‘Uma’ah, Steelwolf was pushed to his limits both spiritually and physically. Narrowly escaping death itself Steelwolf fought his way out of the Shadows and back into the physical world of illusion. Awakening his higher consciousness Steelwolf merged with his spirit guide Ackema and his higher self thus creating a whole new being. This complete being is Steelwolf’s true identity that is directly connected with the divine consciousness.
Being connected with the divine consciousness Steelwolf can now access the Astral Realm at will and bend the very fabric of time and space. He is no longer bound by the chains of illusion nor is he plagued by the fabrications of ego. Living only to fulfill the promises he had made to Gaia and his late mother, he transported himself from his own time of 197 A.D. and into the future.
The year of ‘Uma’ah’s return marks the coming of Gaia’s awakening from the three dimensional prison and into the five dimensional world of freedom and love. The year is now 2012 and Steelwolf seeks to make good on his promises. He will stop at nothing to stop ‘Uma’ah once more. If he fails then Gaia’s awakening will not happen and her children will also suffer a future of imprisoned illusion.
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Chapter 1: Re-discovering America
You find yourself once again in a strange forest with no recollection of how you got there. The vivid colors like nothing you have ever seen before. The aura of the trees and plants vibrate within your field of sight filling your body with emotions of love and peace. The grass below your feet sways side to side as its bluish-green color etches itself upon your soul.
With the emotions stirring within your heart you begin to look around only to find the same figure as before standing in the distance and starring into your soul. This warrior begins to walk up to you before speaking his words of truth and conviction. You can still sense the feelings behind each word and embracing each sentence.
Your head still reels from the epic story he had told you before. The story of how he became the Akashic Warrior. As Steelwolf finishes telling you his tale you let your mind go blank and fade into a dreamlike state as his words dance within your head painting you a picture of what has transpired.
“The pain I spoke of before could not compare with what I had found when I arrived there. No level of conscious thought could have made me understand the wrongs that had been allowed to occur. To see such a dissonant stance stained upon the children of Gaia was something far worse than I could have known. The connection between mother and child was being severed but I couldn’t figure out by what; at least not then. When I opened my eyes and stared into the very soul of the future, this is what I saw.”
Steelwolf opened his eyes upon entering the future. Feelings of distorted reality set into his mind as he couldn’t believe how much the land had changed since his time. He was somewhere near Mt. Shasta in northern California and the year was 2012. He didn’t know the day or the month but it mattered not.
When Steelwolf stood up in order to scan the area better for signs of humanity he was suddenly struck with Gaia’s pain. Dropping to his knees Steelwolf clutched his stomach in empathetic pain. His connection was so strong with her that he could feel the pain she was going through and yet he could still feel the unconditional love she had for her children. Mother Earth was on the brink of spiritual evolution and the only thing that held her back was the people whose agendas were contrary to the Divine Spirit’s.
He could feel how close she was to breaking the chains of the physical reality and evolving into the next stage of consciousness. He could also feel the evil that ‘Uma’ah had left behind within man to stop the path toward higher consciousness. If man knew his true identity and connection with Gaia it would prevent ‘Uma’ah from ever ruling them and her. Steelwolf stood back up to his feet and looked at the familiar world around him buried beneath the modern era.
Everything from the clouds in the sky to the way the tree’s swayed with the wind was different. Being fully awakened Steelwolf could see the aura of every living thing. He could understand the meaning behind the intentions of everything from the smallest insect to the mightiest of trees. The radiance he once knew in his time now dulled into a half hearted shimmer. The auras all around him seemed to lack the passion they once did.
Feeling such an empty and heart wrenching sorrow Steelwolf began to make his way east in search of a sign of humanity. It wasn’t long before he noticed the change in the ground ahead of him. It seemed to be made entirely of stone that set a path both north and south. Finding it strange and unnatural he assumed it to be some sort of road that was man-made.
Steelwolf decided to follow the road south, judging by how the animal tracks seemed to all head north. When there are humans around the animals tend to head toward the opposite direction. With that in mind he begins to walk upon this stone road hoping to get some answers to what happened to the world.
Walking for what seemed to be an hour or so Steelwolf could suddenly feel the air change around him. It was like there were many different types of people held up in one place. The energy in the air became thick with mixed emotions. Steelwolf could feel everything from intense fear to conceit and rage.
Wondering what exactly was causing these feelings Steelwolf decided to continue ahead until he spotted the culprit of his unease. He decided to walk inward from the woods this time as he didn’t know what to expect from this world just yet. As he travelled deeper into the thick of the woods he could hear voices coming from just over the hill. The voice was a young man who vibrated with the feeling of control within the air.
Steelwolf could sense that whoever the voice belonged to had insecurity issues when it came to power and force. The way his tone would escalate when he issued commands or the pitch variation when he made certain words. Now wondering what was happening, Steelwolf walked over the hill and saw things that he had never known existed until now.
The voice belonged to a young man who was dressed in military attire and carried a weapon unknown to Steelwolf. The weapon was an M-4 Carbine gun that was solid black and as deadly as a pit viper bent on revenge. The soldier however was not alone. He was surrounded by many more soldiers just like him all wielding these foreign weapons.
The aura they let out reminded Steelwolf of the lost souls he had fought before. He wondered if they too were working for ‘Uma’ah. Their souls stained with the blood of the innocent and their minds as dark as the midnight shadow. Steelwolf seemed to wonder if these strange pale faced men had done something to his people since he had not seen them around. Readying his hatchets for war he began to creep up to where the soldiers were. Not wanting to waste a single second longer he began to ready himself to challenge these soldiers and find his answers.
Before he could rush them something caught his eye nearby. It was another soldier standing in front of what looked like an entrance to a wooden house. However this soldier wasn’t like the rest of the soulless puppets, he actually had a soul but somehow was involved with the others. Steelwolf couldn’t quite understand what was happening or why a man would help such a wicked agenda.
Steelwolf now couldn’t just rush the soldiers and send them into the shadows because he needed to know exactly what was happening. Everything was all so different that he was unsure of how he should respond. He needed clarity and so he decided he would just sneak over to the man and ask him what he was doing before he attacked the other soldiers.
Steelwolf maneuvered around the soldier’s line of sight like a thief in the night. He was completely undetected by the men until he suddenly appeared out of the shadows and ripped the gun away from the man guarding the door. The man was surprised and terrified at the sight of such a warrior. From the way Steelwolf was dressed to the look in his eyes as he stared deep into the soldier’s soul.
Before the soldier could react Steelwolf placed his left hand over the man’s mouth and his hatchet across his neck. Steelwolf then walked the man into the shadows nearby two houses and began to ask him questions, “Why do you serve these soulless puppets?” The terrified man confused at what was happening began to shake in fear.
Steelwolf: “Answer me! Why do you work for ‘Uma’ah and his marionettes?” The quivering soldier replies, “I d-don’t know w-what you’re talking about. Please, I never wanted to do this but I had to.” Steelwolf unsure as to what this man means becomes unsympathetic toward his ignorance.
Steelwolf: “Don’t speak such ignorant lies with my blade so close to your neck or I may tire and slip. There is no other way BUT choice. You are the only one in control of your actions and your life, no one else. You choose your actions and thus you accept the consequences for those actions. You had better explain yourself further before I decide to send you into the shadows for such treason.”
Man: “P-please don’t, I have a family. I had to join the movement otherwise they would have killed them. You have to believe me. I never wanted to do this.” Steelwolf sensing the man’s sincerity, “H mm, then I’ll give you another choice; if you must wield a weapon than use it for a cause that your family would be proud of. Either fight for the betterment of humanity or help them to enslave it but either choice will bare with it a consequence. In the end the only thing that is guaranteed is death but that is not the end. It depends on the choices you make in life that determine your soul’s next journey.”
Just as Steelwolf began to break through to the man a soldier suddenly stumbled upon Steelwolf and his hostage and readied his weapon to fire. Leaping back Steelwolf readied to rush the soldier and put a stop to his ambition before it could start. The soldier’s gun fired with a thunderous bang taking Steelwolf by surprise. Thankfully he had just moved to his right in anticipation of the soldier’s attack barely avoiding a mortal wound.
The bullet scraped Steelwolf’s left arm causing it to bleed from a shallow wound. Steelwolf didn’t hesitate for an instant once the pain of the bullet tore into his flesh. Rushing the soldier with break neck speed Steelwolf cut him down before his finger could squeeze the trigger one more time. As the soldier dropped to the ground all the soldiers outside began to rush to the scene ready to fire upon anything and everything that moved.
Steelwolf looked to the man he had spoken to and said, “Your choice is now.” With that said Steelwolf leaped into one of the open windows nearby and prepared to do battle. He landed in what looked to be someone’s kitchen as he kneeled on the floor bleeding onto the tile. Looking down at his open wound and realizing that he needed to stop the bleeding so that there would be no blood trail he looked around for something he could use.
Noticing the table cloth nearby Steelwolf cut a piece of it off and tied it around his arm to stop the bleeding. He could hear the soldiers outside as their footsteps rang out like a drum beating against the wall. One of the soldiers could be heard outside questioning the man that had been spared as to what had occurred. The shaken man told them that he was attacked and the attacker had gotten away.
The man didn’t tell them that Steelwolf jumped into a nearby window. His choice was now made and Steelwolf nodded his head in agreement to that choice. Not wasting another moment Steelwolf made his way into the next room. This room was a much larger room than the kitchen and had a feeling of comfort attached to it. But that feeling suddenly changed as Steelwolf could see a mother and her child hiding in the corner afraid of the intruder.
The mother cuddled her child in her arms and begged Steelwolf not to hurt them. Woman: “Please don’t hurt us. I promise we won’t say anything to the soldiers.” Steelwolf feeling embarrassed that his weapons are drawn in the company of a small child puts them away before speaking, “I’m sorry for intruding on you. I mean you no harm. I am not from around here and am looking for my people. Have you seen them?”
Woman: “Your people. You mean Native American?” Steelwolf: “I don’t know what you call my people but they look like me. They used to live all around this area but are not here. Please, can you help me?” The woman starts to feel a little sympathetic for Steelwolf as she begins to explain some things to him, “I’m sorry for what our government did to your people but now they have done it to everyone. We should have realized this day would come.”
Steelwolf confused by her words, “I don’t know what you mean but can you tell me where my people are? I need to talk to them and find out what is happening.” Woman: “There is a large Native American tribe to the south-west of here about two hours away. Maybe they are your people.” Steelwolf looks at the woman and young child and remembers his own late mother and how she used to hold him close when he was scared like that.
His heart began to sink down into his stomach as he realized he needed to leave before the soldiers came in and endangered the woman and her child. Steelwolf: “Thank you.” With that Steelwolf headed back into the kitchen and out the window where he came as the soldiers encircled the houses looking for him.
“I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness when I looked at how that woman held her child close. It reminded me of when I was young and my own mother held me in her arms so tight. I remember feeling as if everything was going to be alright. No matter how bad things get now I don’t have that comfort anymore. I knew that things were only yet to come and if I could, I would make sure that no child would have to suffer the way I did. I couldn’t let another day go by where this chaos would be allowed to steal the warmth of another mother’s embrace.”
As Steelwolf’s feet hit the dirt he could see the shocked stare of another soulless soldier in the distance. Anger now fueled his movements as he ripped his hatchets out and rushed the soldier. The soldier fired round after round at Steelwolf but couldn’t hit him as Steelwolf could bend time enough to use his extreme agility and dodge the bullets.
Fear struck the soldier as his life began to flash before his eyes. All the wicked he had done now condensed into a split second as his vision faded to black. Steelwolf was now surrounded by countless soldiers as he stood over the body of the fallen soldier. His hatchets covered in blood and his eyes glowing with conviction and justice.
The soldiers began to fire at will as the Akashic warrior rushed them all deflecting the bullets in mid air as he weaved in and out of reality. Like a whirlwind of chaos the soldiers screamed out for mercy as they were shown none. Karma had finally claimed her prize as the shadows became that much fuller than they were yesterday. With the final soldier’s scream as he succumbed to death at the edge of Steelwolf’s blade the people of the town were set free.
Steelwolf shook the blood from his hatchets and proceeded to cut locks of each of the soldier’s hair to release into spirit when the moon was full. As he placed the last lock of hair into his hidden bag within his pants a young child came rushing outside to thank Steelwolf. Slowly all the people of the town came outside amidst the slain soldiers that lay about and thanked him for his help.
Child: “Thank you for freeing us sir. We haven’t been able to eat for several days now.” Steelwolf looked down at the young child with a look of sorrow upon his face. The child’s mother came out and thanked Steelwolf as well, “I don’t know who you are but thank you. Every since martial law was issued we have been controlled by these soldiers. They controlled how much we ate and how much water we got and even if we got water at all. They abused all the power they had and even killed several of our men who fought back.”
Steelwolf: “They were fools to serve such a demon as ‘Uma’ah in the first place. They lost their connection with the Great Spirit and Gaia and now they have reaped what they have sown. I must leave now and find my people. Never let someone else dictate how to live. That is for each of you to decide and only for you to decide.”
With those words of wisdom Steelwolf walked away from the town and headed south-west in search of his people. He needed to know what was happening to the land and to its people. He also needed to know where ‘Uma’ah was hiding out so that he could stop him once again, only this time for good. With these questions in mind Steelwolf walked into the forest ahead and disappeared from the town’s view.
As nightfall approached Steelwolf decided to make a camp and rest. Even though he knew these woods like the back of his hand things had changed so much he almost felt lost. Realizing that it would be best if he continued on in the morning, Steelwolf made a fire and went to sleep. That night Steelwolf had a vivid dream. The sight of that woman and her child sparked a lost memory he had of his mother and him back when he was seven.
Young Steelwolf and his mother were walking through the forest on a moon lit night when suddenly a cougar leaped out in front of Steelwolf and growled a fierce roar. Steelwolf was stunned with fear at the intensity of the cougar and his gaze. Not being able to move Steelwolf stood there and watched as the cougar came closer to him.
Just as the cougar was about to pounce on Steelwolf an arrow flew from the distance and into the cougar’s heart killing it instantly. Steelwolf’s mother had shot the beast down in order to protect him from the cold hand of death. Tears streamed down Steelwolf’s face as he was still in a state of shock. His mother ran over to him and held him close until his shock went away. He felt comforted in her arms and forgot all about how terrified he was.
His heart filled up with happiness and a peaceful lucidness that couldn’t be described. It was then that Steelwolf awoke to the sounds of bushes rustling about. Quickly jumping to his feet Steelwolf pulls out his blades ready to do battle. Looking to where the bushes were moving he could see a now startled deer running away at the sight of an intense Steelwolf.
Realizing that it was nothing to be concerned about Steelwolf sheathed his hatchets and continued on. The mist in the forest engulfed all that he could see as he went deeper into the thick of the woods. His familiar red woods brought a sense of comfort and peace back into his soul as he realized he was close to home.
As the energy once again changed he knew he was close to something. The energy this time didn’t feel wicked. It felt familiar in a way and yet very different. Walking out of the woods Steelwolf could see people gathering and talking amongst one another. They looked just like his people, except they were dressed like the other people he had met in the town.
He thought that this must be the new dress style because the town’s people and his people seemed to dress alike. Happy to finally see his own kind Steelwolf rushed over to the group of Native Americans who were now deeply engaged in conversation. The men now noticed Steelwolf coming out of the woods and looked at him in wonder.
The closer he got to them the more they became curious as to who he was and why he was dressed like an ancient warrior of their people. Steelwolf stopped directly in front of the men before one of them asked, “Where the hell did you come from, the fourteen hundreds? (Laughs)” The other men laugh as well.
Steelwolf: “Actually farther back than that but that’s beside the point. I need to speak to the chief, where is he?” Large man: “Ha, you are a funny man there. Who put you up to this; was it Thomas?” Steelwolf: “I don’t know what you’re talking about but I have come a long way to fulfill my destiny and I need to speak to the chief, where is he?”
Smaller man: “I think he’s serious Joseph. Maybe he’s got some sort of brain damage or something.” Joseph: “I don’t know. (To Steelwolf) Look, we don’t have chiefs anymore. We have tribal councils that make the decisions for the people.” Steelwolf not sure what to say about that is quiet and lost in thought.
Smaller man: “I’m not sure what we can do but maybe we should get an elder to see if he can help.” Steelwolf: “Yes, I need to speak to an elder.” Joseph: “Okay, follow us.” The two men escort Steelwolf to a tribal elder in a small house nearby. Walking into the house Steelwolf can tell that things are very different than he had expected. His people were like strangers to him and the land was foreign as well.
Joseph: “Grandpa there is a strange man here that needs some help. Do you think you can answer his questions?” Elder: “How am I supposed to know until he asks them?” The elder begins to speak to Steelwolf, “Come forward son let me have a good look at you.” Steelwolf walks up to the elder as he asked.
Elder: “My, what a powerful aura you have. I don’t think I have ever felt anything quite like it in all my years. What is your name?” Steelwolf responds, “Steelwolf.” The elder’s eyes become wide in shock at the mere mention of the name, “Steelwolf; the one who is fated to do battle with ‘Uma’ah?” Steelwolf amazed by the elders wisdom, “Yes but how did you know that?”
Elder: “The story has been told by my grandfather’s grandfathers. It spoke of the dual spirit warrior who would save our people from ‘Uma’ah. We thought it was just a myth since we were almost completely annihilated by Columbus and the Spaniards so many years ago.”
Steelwolf unsure what the elder means, “What do you mean almost annihilated?” The elder has a sad look upon his face not wanting to be the one to break the news to Steelwolf, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this friend but many moons ago our people were deceived by a pale face named Columbus. He had told us that his people were here to share knowledge and peace with us and because our way is to treat one another as family we didn’t think him to be a deceiver.”
The elder stares down into the floor in disgust, “We shared our food and land with them and they in turn infected our people with a disease foreign to us. It killed ninety-nine percent of all our people within the world.” Steelwolf’s heart sank into the floor as he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Stunned Steelwolf continues to listen to the elder’s sickening story.
Elder: “When our people were limited in number they tried to enslave us. They murdered our babies in hopes to prevent us from regaining our power and they raped our women. They then spread false stories about what really happened and erased their wrongs from the pages of history the best they could. You are now in what’s called a reservation. It is where we were put to keep our way of life.”
Steelwolf becomes enraged at what he is hearing, “WHAT!? I should travel to that time so that I can kill this Columbus and stop his evil from spreading. How could such a thing have happened? I can’t believe it.” Elder: “I know I’m sorry to have to tell you. But changing the past won’t stop ‘Uma’ah.” Steelwolf looking down to the ground, “You’re right. Tell me then, where is this demon so that I can fulfill my destiny and go back home?”
Elder: “I don’t know where he is or even if he is here yet. But I know someone who might be able to help you on your journey. This world is very different from the one you came from and you will need a navigator if you are to do what you need to.” Steelwolf: “I don’t need anything other than my own will to destroy that beast.”
The elder laughs to himself, “It is just as the stories say, you are very stubborn and self reliant. I understand you are more than capable but please, take Thomas ‘Mischievous-Fox’ with you.” Steelwolf: “Why do you call him mischievous-fox?” Elder: “Because he is cleaver like the fox, he knows everything there is to know about the laws and the constitution but that often gets him into trouble, so he is mischievous.”
Steelwolf: “I see. As long as he can fight that is all that matters to me.” Elder: “Joseph, get Thomas and bring him here at once.” Joseph ran outside and went to get Thomas who was recording one of his infamous Constitutionalist videos that he sends out into the internet. However the internet is now regulated by the government so only hackers have access to his video diaries.
Joseph enters Thomas’ house and interrupts his video blog. Thomas: “What the hell do you want Joseph?” Joseph: “The elder wants you immediately.” Thomas: “Fine. This had better be good because I was just getting into the social security number thing.” Thomas and Joseph head back to the elder’s house and Steelwolf meets him for the first time.
Thomas: “Whoa, who are you and why are you dressed like that?” Elder: “Show your respects Thomas this is the legendary hero Steelwolf.” Thomas: “WHAT!? You are joking old man. It can’t be I mean that was a myth.” Elder: “No, it is true and he is here to stop ‘Uma’ah as foretold.”
Thomas: “Man, I can’t believe this is happening. I’ve dreamed of the day that you’d come and help us rid the land of these wicked devils.” Steelwolf: “There is only one wicked demon and he is ‘Uma’ah, the others are just lost souls. They are only stepping stones that lead to the real prize.” Elder: “Yes Thomas, they are not all evil people. Remember that we are all children of the Earth and that makes them your brothers as well.”
Thomas: “Ha, I think not! They are not my brothers because they spit in the face of humanity and our freedoms. They destroyed the constitution when they created the New World Order, don’t you remember?” Steelwolf: “What is this ‘constitution’ I keep hearing about?” Thomas: “Ha, it is only the very rights we all have as humans. It speaks of our freedoms and about the laws of the land. They ruined it when they tricked the sheep into following a false order.”
Steelwolf: “Why would you need a paper to tell you your rights? Your humanity rests inside you as an individual not some law that dictates how you can live. No one can take those rights away because they are not you. You have the choice of giving them up or not and that is all there is to it.”
Thomas was speechless at the simplicity yet truth Steelwolf spoke, “You know, I think I’m going to like hanging around with you for a while. We think a lot alike.” Elder: “Remember Thomas, he is here to fulfill a destiny that is much more valuable than some crusade. It is your responsibility to ensure that he has all the necessary information to make that happen.”
Thomas: “Well, I can definitely do that but in the process I don’t see what harm it would be to help the people get their freedom back, what do you think Steelwolf?” Steelwolf: “If there is injustice somewhere than I will be there to sever the grip of the hand that wounds.” Thomas: “Alright, I figured you’d say something like that judging by the stories I’ve heard.”
Elder: “Okay Thomas, I am leaving him in your hands. (To Steelwolf) I am sure that you have been through a lot with all this change so please rest for the night. Thomas, show him to his room.” Thomas: “What room?” Joseph: “The one at your house idiot. And they call you cleaver.”
Thomas: “Oh, right. Okay then follow me. Man I can’t believe that Steelwolf is actually staying at my house. I need to video tape this for proof.” Steelwolf: “Thank you elder and I appreciate your hospitality. It is very much something I have missed from the last few months.” Elder: “Don’t mention it. Sleep well warrior.”
Thomas took Steelwolf to his house and showed him his room, “So this is it; my home sweet home. What do ya think?” Steelwolf looks around at the clutter everywhere filling the room. The walls were covered in posters of famous Native American heroes and activists. Steelwolf sarcastically, “I’ve seen worse.” Thomas: “Ha ha, I thought you’d like it.”
Steelwolf walks around the house checking everything out until he notices the bathroom, “What is this?” Thomas: “Oh man, that’s right you’ve never seen a toilet or a shower for that matter. You are gonna LOVE this.” Thomas then shows Steelwolf how to use the shower and toilet. Amazed at what he was seeing Steelwolf decided he wanted to take a shower for the first time. As the water came crashing down upon him he felt a sensation of peace enter his mind.
The water seemed to cleanse not just his body but his spirit as well. It was as if the water was washing away his past and embracing his new self. The old Steelwolf would never have made it here because he lacked the enlightenment necessary to evolve. The new Steelwolf could look deep within himself and know exactly where his heart lay.
After his shower Steelwolf grew very relaxed and wanted to take a nap before asking all the questions he had within his mind. He knew that he could only handle so much at once and the other people would likely have questions for him. Lying down to rest for a little bit Steelwolf closed his eyes and let the new found relaxation sweep over him until he fell asleep.
“I never felt such a beautiful peace as I did in that warm shower. The loving essence of Gaia washing away my worries and my pain; it relaxed me to the core in a way that I never knew possible. It was like a warm rain shower in the summer breeze except the water was that of a hot spring. Even though I was in a place where humanity has fallen to a low never thought possible, there seemed to shine a small sense of the soul within its design. Perhaps there was hope yet for them to awaken and evolve into their higher selves, their true identities.”
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Chapter 2: Lifting the Veil
“Everything felt so strange to me; I felt emptiness in my heart that I had not felt for years. It would seem that somewhere along the way humanity lost its connection with Gaia and their souls became tainted with the venom of ‘Uma’ah. Disassociated perceptions seemed to stain the air everywhere I looked, even within my own people. I guess it was the realization that my world has ended and a new world has taken its place. My heart ached with such a truth as what lay before my eyes.”
Steelwolf was lost in thought staring into the strange black box in the corner of the room. Thomas: “You okay? What you’re looking at there is called a T.V.” Steelwolf: “Huh? I wasn’t looking at the box. I was thinking about how everything around me has changed and the human spirit has become lost within this madness.”
Thomas had a strange look of confusion on his face, “What do you mean?” Steelwolf looks into Thomas with sorrow in his eyes, “Our way of connection with the Great Spirit has been severed. I can feel the longing of Gaia to reconnect with her children. The trees and animals no longer know who we are. When did this world lose its way Thomas?”
Thomas looks down to the floor understanding how Steelwolf feels, “I know how it must seem to you Steelwolf but people have changed since your time. Our ancestors were killed and forced to forget their ways a long time ago. The concept of religion and power slaughtered anything that didn’t fit into its design.”
Steelwolf: “What is religion?” Thomas: “Well, uh, that’s a good question. I guess you could call it a belief system. Only it is more limited in its evolution and ideas.” Steelwolf confused, “That doesn’t make sense. Why would people want to limit their own evolution by containing the spirit in a set path that someone else walked?”
Thomas: “I don’t have that answer I’m afraid. I guess it was originally meant to teach the people the ways of the Great Spirit but somehow got altered by people in power so that they could control the masses. We have a saying here that he who wins the war rewrites history.” Steelwolf: “That seems very ignorant and ridiculous to me.”
Thomas: “Yeah but it is very true. Just look at what happened to our people and how they justified it with lies and covering the truth.” Steelwolf: “I’ve heard enough about that treachery. I think it’s time we leave and find ‘Uma’ah so that I may fulfill my destiny and return home.” Thomas: “Straight to the point huh. Alright, just let me get the ‘Peace Keeper’ and we can head out.” Steelwolf: “Peace Keeper?”
Thomas laughs, “Yeah, it’s my favorite sniper rifle that keeps the peace by putting holes in the bad guys. You have your famous bow Shadow Dancer and I have my soon to be famous rifle Peace Keeper. Check it out.” Thomas hands the rifle to Steelwolf who analyzes it thoroughly. Steelwolf: “H mm, it doesn’t seem like much.” Thomas: “Just wait ‘til you see it in action.”
Steelwolf hands the rifle back to Thomas so that they can leave and find clues to where that demon ‘Uma’ah is now. Before they can take a step off of the property they were stopped by the elder. Elder “So it is already time then? Can I speak with you in private before you go Steelwolf?” Steelwolf nods in agreement and escorts the elder into a nearby field of wheat.
Steelwolf: “What is it elder?” Elder: “The world you see before you is not what you once knew. Everything from the people to the Earth herself has changed. With that said you must understand one thing first before you continue on your journey. Even though the people have lost their way it doesn’t mean they all are wicked in nature. It is the hand of the shadow government that controls their minds and deeds. Please, if you can, release them from this bondage and help them to see the path of virtue ahead.”
Steelwolf: “I will do what I can elder. If it is in my destiny than it will be done if not, may the Great Spirit have mercy upon their souls.” Steelwolf then turns around and walks toward Thomas signaling it’s time to go. Thomas: “If we are to figure out where ‘Uma’ah is then we will need to figure a way off the reservation without raising suspicion.”
Steelwolf confused, “What do you mean? Are you not free to leave at your leisure?” Thomas: “Ha, judging by your arm I can tell that you already met the prison wardens. The U.S. military is now holding every town and citizen hostage in their own towns and reservations. They are blocking each major road going in and coming out of the towns making it impossible to travel freely.”
Steelwolf: “I came in didn’t I? So we will go out just the same.” Thomas: “Whoa there Mr. Confident. I am not a super soldier like you so consider that for a moment huh. H mm, I have an idea though. We could travel by train to wherever it is we want to go but we will need to be careful.” Steelwolf: “Lead the way then Thomas.”
Thomas: “Oh and another thing, call me Fox from now on since it is my warrior name.” Steelwolf; “I thought your warrior name was Mischievous-Fox?” Fox: “Yeah it is but that doesn’t sound as cool.” Steelwolf: “Whatever.” Fox: “Thanks. Let’s go.”
Steelwolf and Fox cut a path into the heavy red wood forest toward the nearby train tracks hoping to board the next train. The day turned to night in what seemed like the flicker of an eye. The moon shined down upon its brothers as they waited for the next train to pass through. Fox: “Man, this is taking forever (sighs).”
Steelwolf: “Patients is a virtue Fox. Besides, just look around at the beauty that encircles your eyes. The trees swaying with the winds of change and the sky lit up with the hope of the stars.” Fox: “You’re starting to sound like the elder now. How old are you anyways?” Steelwolf: “Doesn’t matter. Look (pointing into the distance)”
The sound of the train railing down the tracks toward the warriors can be heard as well as felt. Fox: “Great! When it gets close enough try and grab hold of something so that we can board it.” Steelwolf nods his head before bracing himself to leap upon the moving train as it barrels down the tracks.
The train gets so close that they can feel the wind pushing against their body as the fierce train powers its way by. Without an ounce of fear in his being, Steelwolf leaps into the train and grabs hold of a protruding pipe connected to a box car. Seconds later Fox too hops on board the train and the two warriors find shelter in a box car containing strange plastic containers.
Steelwolf’s curiosity gets the best of him, “Fox, what are these strange containers?” Fox has a look of sadness etched upon his face, “They are coffins for the people at the FEMA camps down near L.A.” Steelwolf shocked, “What, but there are so many?”
Fox: “Yeah, when martial law began people finally realized why the government had been building so many FEMA camps over the last decade. But by the time they realized what was going on it was too late. Everyone who spoke out against them were taken there and murdered. They were either gassed or starved to death.” Steelwolf becomes enraged at the lack of humanity involved, “Why did no one try and stop it sooner?”
Fox: “They did. There were many people talking about these kinds of things but the government had such a powerful control over the minds of the masses that it didn’t sink in.” Steelwolf: “Unbelievable, who is in charge of this? My first mission will be to send them back into the shadows like the vermin they are!” Fox: “Ha-ha, you would be insane to try and stop them by yourself. It is bigger than you realize Steel.”
Steelwolf: “I never said I’d do it alone; you’re coming too.” Fox: “WHAT!? Hey, I never signed up for this man. They are everywhere. They got themselves in every government and organization you can imagine. They own all the major companies all over the world.” Steelwolf: “I can’t believe ‘Uma’ah’s followers have come into such power.”
Fox: “Well, believe it. If you want to stop this you will need to end ‘Uma’ah’s reign.” Steelwolf: “You’re right. But first thing is first. We will follow this train to this death camp and put an end to it.” Fox: “Whatever you say man. But I hope you know what you’re doing.” Steelwolf looks at Fox with a serious look in his eyes and nods.
“When I heard about all the injustices that were occurring on multiple fronts I couldn’t believe my ears. How could the control completely shift into a downward spiral and out of the people’s hands? I knew that regardless of what my destiny held I would make it my personal obligation at stopping this chaos from continuing. I grew so angry at the thought of such heartless dissonance. If it took every ounce of my being I would finish this once and for all.”
The warriors sat in silence running everything through their minds. All the thoughts and feelings of the countless people being slaughtered like sheep in these death camps. The feelings of empathy and sorrow can be felt so strongly within Steelwolf’s heart that it almost filled the air like a pressure. He didn’t know how he would make a difference in an already misguided world but he would try.
Steelwolf closed his eyes and remembered what he had seen in the Akashic Records. He remembered the promise he made to Gaia herself before incarnating upon her flesh. The way he felt when he chose to come here and help awaken the people, to help them realize their true identities. With those feelings rushing through him he opened his eyes as the train came to a complete stop. Fox: “Okay Steel this is it. It won’t be long before the military comes and opens up the doors to unload these coffins.” Steelwolf in a state of trance walks over to the door and rips out his hatchets ready to destroy all that stands in his way.
Fox: “You can’t be serious? Crap this isn’t going to be good.” Fox realizing that Steelwolf has somehow shut him out and is preparing to rush an army of trained soldiers decides to crouch behind the coffins and ready his rifle. Gripping his rifle as tight as he could Fox prepares for the inevitable.
The doors suddenly begin to shake as the soldiers raise them open only to be quickly sent into the shadows. Shock overcomes some nearby troops as they are caught off guard by a strangely dressed Native warrior cutting their comrades down. Soldier: “Men, ready your arms and neutralize that man!”
Steelwolf is fueled by rage at the sight of the sickly women and children within the camps being starved to death. Without hesitation Steelwolf storms a group of soldiers and begins his dance of death. The first soldier pulls out his handgun and knife in hopes of stopping Steelwolf’s momentum. He fires a shot at Steelwolf’s head only to have him dodge the bullet by moving quickly to his left.
With fear striking the man’s heart he thrust his knife into the abdominal area of Steelwolf only to have Steelwolf’s left hatchet parry it down and to the outside as his right hatchet finds its mark within the soldier’s chest. The very moment the hatchet enters the soldier’s chest Steelwolf rips it out and spins to his left placing it in another soldier’s head.
Two soldiers behind him find their marks and fire rounds at Steelwolf only to be deflected in a single breath by his hatchets. Defying space and time itself Steelwolf seemed to be more than human in his movements. Every shot fired would either be deflected by his hatchets or avoided by his extreme agility. Wasting no time Steelwolf rushed the two soldiers ending their target practice as quickly as it begun. As the two soldiers fell to the ground exhaling their final breaths Steelwolf’s attention was focused on a child laying upon the ground nearby in a pool of blood and clinging to life.
A soldier manages to sneak behind Steelwolf with his attention drawn on the boy and aims his gun at his head. A loud bang can be heard echoing in the background only to see the soldier fall to the ground lifeless from a bullet to the head. Fox: “Whew that was close.” Fox reloads his rifle and hops off of the train looking for more soldiers.