The Labyrinth Games[23]

[Lord Voldemort]

<He arrives via broom to the entrance of the Labyrinth, Erupttat close behind.>

<He lands and sets the broomstick aside, before drawing his wand and pointing to the sky.>

Morsmordre.

<A huge dark mark appears in the sky signalling his arrival.>

<With that he mentally calls to the Death Eaters who wished to participate in the games and any who wish to watch.>

[Severus Snape]

*Arrives by broomstick with his apprentice, Zero Quinn.*

*Upon landing, Severus, lay his broomstick aside, and moves quickly toward The Dark Lord.*

My Lord.

*Bows deeply before his master, closing his mind to all around him.*

[Zero Quinn]

*Is a bit leery on the situation his apprentice, Headmaster Snape, signed him up for, though he follows behind on his broom to Thails Manor.*

*The moment his feet touch the ground he is off the broom, and laying it aside. Remembering the advice of Severus, Zero attempts to remain calm, and close his thoughts to everyone attending the games.*

My Lord.

*Stands next to Snape, mimicking the wizard's movements perfectly. Zero bows gracefully, and deeply before Voldemort, still feeling uncertain with the events about to unfold. Wistfully, he thinks of Sebastian, and the fact he'd rather be whispering sweet words of devotion to the wizard than plodding through some ridiculous maze.*

[Gabriel Rosier]

**Apparates alongside his apprentice Sebastian, who is continuing to disgrace him by hardly realising what a tremendous opportunity this is. On top of it all, he was being extremely cheeky before they even departed.**

Come boy. Do not speak unless spoken to.

**Bows lowly to the Dark Lord.**

**Murmurs to Sebastian.**

Keep your head up and out of the clouds.

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Sighs huffily, his heavy heart preventing him from enjoying the opportunity for advancing within the ranks. Master Rosier was far too serious in everything, that quality made it difficult for Sebastian to listen to any advice.*

*Through gritted teeth.*

Yes, Master.

*Bows jauntily before gazing about the room, genuinely surprised to see Zero there, instantly recognising his slender form among the others, smiling slyly because he was just beginning to miss the man's company. It was going to be incredible having an ally within the labyrinth.*

*Discreetly winks at Zero and lowers his eyes once more.*

[Valley Tayllore]

*apparates in quietly and politely*

*bows without elaboration before the Dark Lord, and backs away near the others*

*wishes Alecto was there, but confidently grasps the wand in the pocket of her simple little robes and waits patiently*

[Zero Quinn]

*Blinks, slightly surprised at the new arrivals, though, Snape had warned him others would be joining. Zero shouldn't have been surprised to see Sebastian, but he was.*

*He lifts his eyes enough, and just in time to catch the wizard giving him a little wink. A slight pink tinges his cheeks, and he returns Sebastian's discreet wink with one of his own.*

*Before anyone can notice, Zero once again has lowered his eyes, and he's thrilled to have someone on his side within the maze.*

[Lord Voldemort]

<He paces amongst the group of arriving wizards and witches.>

Good. Your arrival means that we can begin the games very soon.

You will be entering the labyrinth one by one, and upon entering presented with tasks.

You will all be in direct competition, so feel free to take any opportunity to disadvantage any opponent once inside.

Once the Labyrinth deems you worthy, it will provide you with an exit.

<He points his wand towards a rocky outcropping.>

<The rock begins to transform into a passageway leading into the ground lined with classic Greek columns.>

The maze seems to have a mind of its own.

<He produces a crystal ball from within his robe.>

I will be able to watch over you all from here, while Erupttat patrols inside with my guidance.

Does anyone wish to say anything before we begin?

[Peon Erupttat]

*He lightly huffs, then makes his way into the new opening.*

[Valley Tayllore]

*notices the exchange between a couple of rather stupid but nice looking young men - lowers her eyes again and laughs on the inside*

*listens intently to her master, and is surprised how simple the directions were to such an arduous task*

*is silent*

[Severus Snape]

*Watches as Voldemort creates a new opening, and begins to follow Erruptat, but not before grabbing Zero by the scruff of his neck, and pushing him ahead.*

*His little greeting with the Bordeaux boy did not go unnoticed, and hopefully Zero and Sebastian won't find each other within the maze.*

Move boy...

[Rodolphus Lestrange]

*Apparates into the grounds with Lucretia by his side just in time to hear his Master's words*

*Bows before him*

We will be delighted to prove our worth to you my Lord.

*Walks towards the maze enterance beckoning Lucretia to follow*

[Zero Quinn]

Feb 2, 2010 17:22:09 GMT Severus Snape said:

*Watches as Voldemort creates a new opening, and begins to follow Erruptat, but not before grabbing Zero by the scruff of his neck, and pushing him ahead.*

*His little greeting with the Bordeaux boy did not go unnoticed, and hopefully Zero and Sebastian won't find each other within the maze.*

Move boy...

*Is grabbed up, and pushed forward toward a strange entrance. Zero groans inwardly, and eyes the beast ahead of him, thinking how positively horrendous all the man's scars look.*

*Mutters*

Moving...I'm moving.

*Steps carefully into the maze, withdrawing his wand.*

[Lucretia Black]

Feb 2, 2010 22:00:00 GMT Rodolphus Lestrange said:

*Apparates into the grounds with Lucretia by his side just in time to hear his Master's words*

*Bows before him*

We will be delighted to prove our worth to you my Lord.

*Walks towards the maze enterance beckoning Lucretia to follow*

*follows hesitantly after Rodolphus, and bows low to the Dark Lord too, inwardly trembling because she wasnt prepared for the meeting at all*

*doesn't dare to speak, just casts furtive glances around her.*

*catching glimpses of familiar faces, Sebastian, Zero, Gabriel, she hopes, for different reasons, they won't be her adversaries*

[Gabriel Rosier]

**Watches Snape push his young apprentice and smirks at the thought of shoving Sebastian toward the maze.**

Come on.

**Kicks Sebastian's shins, hard and without feeling.**

**Scornfully.**

Rely on your little friend as best you can. I'm not going to be beside you the entire way. You need to become more independent.