Chapter 10: Weapon of Choice (Origins: Benders)

**SPOILER WARNING: Plot details follow. *Caution is advised!***

**Solomon:** *"On the contrary...I've come back to take what's mine"*

**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.

## Characters

* Solomon Amano
* Viktor Michaels
* Vincent Michaels
* 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
* Supporting 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"*

**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"*