h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*Is marched to an area near the centre of the slums, not noticing that guy as they pass him. This seems to be an execution zone.*

*Zantir after sneaking through the shadows for some time comes finally finds in the execution sqaure*

*he shouts out a phrase but noone seems to hear it*

*everyone around except seems to stand still not even breathing*

*zantir moves forward to the centre of the crowd*

Need some help?

*Wonders how Zantir can just walk up onto the podium without anyone batting an eyelid.*

Uh, yes, perhaps you could get them not to kill me...

*Notices that the executioner's axe is made of metal and not bone, thus dashing his plans for escape.*

*takes the axe off the executioner and hands it to Kazinishi*

I think you might be wanted in the guild...

*he is sweating* oh and run, I can't hold this much longer...

*Is somewhat confused.*

OK... *Runs.*

*the mystery-man watches the goings-on from a high window*

*Zantir gasps for air and looks dizzy*

*the crowd start moving again*

*the executioner looks confused to where his axe has gone*

*the whole crowd look around Kazinishi wondering where he has gone*

Man in charge: Who are you and where has that magician gone?

*Zantir takes a breath and stands up straight, there is a sparkle in his eye and a friendly smile crosses his face*

I'm just a humble miner come to Imardin for some supplies *offers his hand* My name is Zantir

*the man in charge looks at it confused*

Man in charge: but where is that magician?

Zantir: I haven't seen any magician sorry

man in charge:...

Zantir: well if you haven't got any other questions then I better be going

*Zantir with a quick step leaves the slums*

*dumbfounded for a while the man just stands there* hey wait! *but its far too late and Zantir is gone*

*Catches up to Zantir, and makes sure no-one sees them.*

Hey, thanks. I don't know what I'd have done if you hadn't shown up. Now you've saved my life, I owe you them same...if you ever find yourself in danger, I'll help.

It isn;t a problem *he shakes his hand* it was a pleasure getting to help a fellow magician again...

I'm heading up to the wall for a breather, I'll see you around

*with that he makes his way to the wall*

*a large rock flyes from over the walls and smashes a few houses, another does the same at the other side of the slums*

*Runs out the walls, over to where the rocks came from.*

*mobs start forming in the slums, forming militias*

*but some leaders argue who is to blame, whether to help the Magicians guild "who will surely save us" and those who think "no the dark alliance will help us if help defeat the magicians"*

*the groups start fighting amoungst themselves*

*the masked man appears on the balcony*

We should wait for the magicians to defeat the DA, then we shall strike the Guild Hall while the mages are rehabilitating!

*the crowds cheer at the suggestion, even some of those that wanted o help*