Chapter 10: Weapon of Choice (Origins: Benders)

Weapon of Choice is the tenth chapter in the Origins: Benders novel, written by Joshua Gresham

Summary
WARNING SHOT - An unexpected invasion forces Chanda's hand in defending their land, while Adina is hellbent on reclaiming what was taken - her daughter. Meanwhile, Solomon prepares to strike against Viktor, who is still harboring secrets from the pack.

Main Characters

 * Adina Bhavana-Amano
 * Solomon Amano
 * Viktor Michaels
 * Vincent Michaels

Supporting Characters

 * Chief Chanda Bhavana
 * Ajay (Credit Only)
 * Kreios Bhavana
 * Jo
 * Chief Abhay Nagendra
 * Abha Nagendra
 * Arya Nagendra
 * Chief Zahir Prabhat
 * Ezhil Prabhat

New Characters

 * General Manu (Prabhat Tribe)
 * General Tushar (Nagendra Tribe)
 * Vijaya

Trivia

 * The Chapter Title: Weapon of Choice, references the fact that Adina is hellbent on finding her child while Solomon begins to plot his challenge against Viktor
 * Antagonist: Chief Zahir; Chief Abhay; Viktor Michaels; Vincent Michaels; Vijaya Hasan
 * This Chapter is the beginning the second part of the novel: Return to The Kingdom
 * The War of the Twelve continues and intensifies during this chapter
 * The Taking of Teaghlach Fola begins with a sneak attack on the Death Killers, resulting in many casualties
 * Unbeknowest to anyone, Vijay Hasan inserts himself into the battle, killing three trainees upon arrival
 * Chief Abhay and Chief Zahir made a deal to take the First Commander and Chief title; even if it means killing each other to suceed
 * Many new characters will be introduced
 * Only Vijay had a speaking role, the others were in the background
 * The Battle of the Alphas come full circle during this chapter
 * Solomon finally challenges Viktor after killing three betas along with his siblings
 * Solomon finally finds out his daughter was born via a magical tattoo that appeared on his neck

Body Count

 * Unnamed Death Killer - Incapacitated with Arrow; killed by Prabhat Warrior
 * Many Death Killers - Various ways; killed by Prabhat Warriors
 * 3 Unnamed Beta Werewolves - Heart Extraction; killed by Solomon Amano, Eric Amano and Mary Amano
 * 3 Trainees - Massive Blood Lost; killed by Vijaya Hasan

Location

 * Teaghlach Fola
 * The Chief's Quarters
 * The Northern Field
 * Novos
 * The Bay
 * The Pack's Hovel
 * Solomon's Secret Location
 * Unknown
 * Nagendra Camp

Quotes

 * -|Main Characters=
 * Solomon:"I celebrate my daughter's birth when I finally take down Viktor...for good"
 * Adina:"Those who are laying here were victims of cowardice. Men who could not face us head on instead they had to strike when we were vulnerable. I have no words...This battle is far from over, they will return to try again...But this time we will be ready and tomorrow we will be standing over their corpses"
 * Adina:"I am going to find my daughter...even if I bring back the head of that bastard as a souvenir"
 * Vincent:"I am going to skin both of you alive"
 * Solomon:"I've come back to take what's mine"


 * -|Supporting Characters=
 * Chanda:"From this moment forward, you are all Death Killers! Defend our home with your life!"
 * Chief Zahir:"You both seem willing to die for this land. Soon enough that wish will be granted"
 * Chanda:"We prepare for war"
 * Mary:"You started this pack and we followed you...and then you left...but for the first time in 15 years I see the brother that I always looked up to"
 * Chief Zahir:"Understand that I am here out of courtesy...Don't assume for a moment that I am working for you"
 * Chief Zahir:''"The game has just begun...pretty soon, one of us will be the First Commander and Chief"
 * Chief Zahir:"Oh there is always more...Play your cards right and you just might figure out the wild one"
 * Vijaya Hasan:"My name is Vijay...I am here to claim what is mine. No matter, who I kill"