THE KING'S 12
Chapter 4

Zen was checking out the condition of ALPHA 2's Tour Bus. It was

a pretty machine, fully equipped galley, lots of groceries, guitars, saxophone,

keyboard, these guys liked to make good music. "I'd love to travel with this

bunch," Zen imagined.

Zen had a report that Messy's agent had tampered with the bus, he wanted

to see for himself before he rubbed somebodies nose in it. Sure enough,

engine problems were to happen, brakes, air conditioning, all had the

persecution aura on them. Zen, removed the aura in less than a heartbeat

and headed for Messy's headquarters, he was going to settle the score.

Messy's agents saw Zen coming, the powerful Zen came through the

dimension barrier at the speed of sound, the guard sounded the alert

but it was too late. Zen had destroyed three hundred of Messy's

finest agents before he got to Mesmerizer's throne.

"What are you doing here?! You are in violation of our treaty! You

have no business here! You will be destroyed for this!" Mesmerizer

roared in a loud thunderous voice. Zen was surrounded by 10,000 of

Mesmerizer's agents all poised and ready to strike. Mesmerizer raised

his hand to stall the annihilation of the magnificent Zen. Zen pointed

his finger at Mesmerizer and with fire dancing from his brilliant eyes

said, "You're dealing dirty as usual, you're tampering with their

bus." "Look you fool," boomed Messy, "it's all perfectly acceptable as

per our agreement, I can hinder, bother, torment, it's all part of my

doctrine -- check with your boss -- I can persecute ALPHA 2 the same

as any other spirit filled human."

At that moment a message came to Zen from ALPHA -- "COME HOME

ZENITH!" At the same time ALPHA sent a message to Mesmerizer, (which

was never heard by any other). Mesmerizer held his hand raised signaling

his agents to hold their position. Zen slowly and carefully backed away and
left as quickly as he had come.

"Why didn't you let us kill him while we had the chance," hissed one

of Messy's generals. "Plenty of time for that," Messy growled.

Zen appeared before ALPHA, eyes looking down, ashamed of himself for

fear that he had acted improperly. ALPHA said, "Zenith look up, your

intentions are entirely proper, you have done well! There are

casualties in any war, even spiritual warfare claims many unwarranted

deaths, it came with the territory they inherited when they rose up

against my Kingdom -- Mesmerizer is going to lose a lot of agents, all

of them in time but now they will play out their role, as my followers

will claim victory over each and every one of them." ALPHA continued,

"my son is to be persecuted and tested the same as any other man,

otherwise it won't be a true victory. I applaud you for your concern

for ALPHA 2 but he will have to overcome anything Mesmerizer can throw

at him. Simple day to day persecution is part of the test."

"Thank you," Zen replied humbly. ALPHA finalized the meeting with,

"As always you're representing my Kingdom well. Just be sure

Mesmerizer stays within his authority." Zen in a firm but humble voice

said, "ALPHA, I'm sorry if I acted hastily when I destroyed Messy's

agents but you authorized me in the beginning to take out as many as I

need to when justified." ALPHA said with a lot of compassion, "No

problem Zenith, I'll take care of everything."

Zen came through the dimension barrier with a loud rush. He was glad

to see his friend. "Greetings Moby! How's ALPHA 2 Doing?" Moby looked

up smiling and said, "I'm glad you're back! Just hours ago Messy

himself paid ALPHA 2 a visit. Just the two of them took a ride up to

the top of Sandia Crest over in New Mexico. Messy was showing ALPHA 2

in living color what all he could do for him. Messy offered him The

presidency of the U.N., wealth beyond imagination, in short, anything

he wants. All he has to do is quit spreading the news about the

spiritual kingdom and join Messy's group who are now in power on the

planet." Zen asked with a concerned look, "What did ALPHA 2 say to

that?" Moby responded, "In so many words, He told him to get lost and

don't bother him anymore, he said he doesn't want to own a losing

team!" Zen expressed a lot of love and pride for ALPHA 2 as he said;

"He can't be bought at any price, he's just like his father."

Zen told Moby about his encounter with Messy at Messy's headquarters.

Moby hit the ceiling! "Don't go there by yourself! You must have

backup! Where two or more gather in ALPHA'S name he promises to

fulfill anything we agree upon! You aren't two or more! I don't want

to lose you Buddy!" Moby pleaded.

"I promise", Zen stated as he looked out across the stars. Zen

was sorry that he had taken such a chance. This mission was

far too important for him to take such chances.