Chapter 34 FATED II
Kingdom of Ramenia
Castle Compound
By the Southern section of the Castle battlement, giving a complete view of Sud, Prince Phil stands beside Commander Barbra, enjoying the unsettling breeze of the early morning and the wonderful sight of Sud.
“This is just marvelous” Phil declared
“You know what else is great, beating you in a sword fight and becoming the best swordsman in the West and South.”
“It will be my pleasure to end that dream my lady” Phil guaranteed then drew his sword
“One in a life time offer” Barbra steps backward then drew her sword
“I’ll try going easy on you” Phil assured before clasping his left hand behind his back
“Your ignorance will cause you to bow to my victory, Phil”
Barbra advanced towards Phil, striking at him as she switched easily from side to side, Phil had no problem deflecting the attacks, it was as though he knew where she would strike. Barbra immediately switched to an upward strike but Phil blocked it with easy, smiling at Barbra with a fixed gaze. Barbra gazed back at Phil with a cheerful smile, their eyes locked on each other; in that instance a loud blast broke their gaze, drawing their attention to the Harbor of Sud.
From where they stood, they could see a ship in flames and three unknown ships approaching the harbor, lunching blazing rocks at the harbor, leaving trails of thick black smoke.
"What is that?” Phil asked anxiously
“We are under attack”
Mid-day
Kingdom of Vlastisi
Mira and Elroy quietly treads up a path leading to the Castle, after a few steps Elroy halts, holding his head as he gently shook it, for flashes of his past life began showing up. Mira noticed Elroy was slacking behind so she turns to him only to see him holding on to his head
“What’s wrong?” She asked nervously
“I think my memory has returned” Elroy spoke hesitantly, obliging Mira to walk to him
“Everything?”
“Seems so, but I keep on seeing a memory of me kneeling before a dying girl and a one eyed man impaled by a sword.”
Mira held on to Elroy’s face, peering into his eyes, “That wasn’t you El, that’s just the Behamolt”
“I should have died rather than being used as a tool of destruction” Elroy confessed.
Mira embraced him tenderly “Don’t say such things El” looks back into his eyes “No matter what, know that I’m with you”
“Mira, you…”
“You don’t have to say anything”
“Elroy?” a voice called out
Mira and Elroy turned to their rare, there stood Iris; Mira gazed at Iris, surprised and finding it strange for him to know Elroy.
“Is that Uncle Allas?” Elroy asked
“No, that’s his master”
“El my boy” he spoke with a heavy heart as he approaches Elroy “you survived” hugs Elroy as tears rolls down his cheeks “I thought I lost you boy, I thought you were gone forever.”
"What’s going on master?” Mira asked devoid of what was happening
“This scent, it’s familiar” Elroy assured as he releases himself from Iris
“It’s me El, Luna’s father, Orlanda.”
Elroy froze in shook, his calm expression turning into a frown and his eyes weighty with tears as the sight of Luna’s dead body and Orlanda’s smile appeared clearly in his thoughts, “For the fucking greater good”
Orlanda stepped back knowing something was up, before he knew it Elroy drew Mira’s blade outwards, slashing at his neck.
But he was quick enough to evade the fatal attack, escaping with a shallow scratch.
“Elroy” Mira yelled out
“Stay back Mira” Orlanda warned “There has been a slight misunderstanding”
“How dare you call killing your wife and child slight? All for what, a stupid cult.”
“Let me explain El”
“Do that in your dying breath” Elroy spoke with a heavy voice then advanced towards Orlanda who drew his sword. Elroy clashed swords with Iris, striking at him with harsh aggressive attacks.
“You’ve grown El, what have you gone through to get to this level” he thought as he deflects and evades Elroy’s attacks, unwilling to fight back.
Deep in thoughts Orlanda lost concentration, Elroy reeled his sword around that of his then disarmed him before thrusting to his chest.
In that instance Allas held Elroy’s hand at bay, preventing his sword from piercing Orlanda then knocked Elroy out with the hilt of his sword.
Kingdom of Lance
Castle of Lance
Along the corridor of the second floor, leading to the balcony, Prince Richard treads forward on the marble floor, his steps echoes out breaking the silence in the hallway. The silver gildings on his white robe glittered each time he walks pass the rays of the noon sun beaming through the stained-glass window.
Getting to the balcony, Richard sets his eyes on Princess Atari and King Eric.
“You sent for me father”
“You too?” Atari asked curiously “What’s going on Father?”
“A letter came in from the Council, North Farancia is no more.”
“What do you mean North Farancia is no more?” Richard asked agitatedly
“I wish it were false Richard.”
“How can the second greatest Kingdom in the West be no more?” Richard spoke with a dense voice
“I’m sorry Richard, the oil well was torched”
“How did they even get into the Castle?” Atari asked
“It was an inside plan, sixty percent of the Kingdom went up in flames.”
“King Isaac, Queen Mary, Kyle, Alex, Lisa, Mayan”
“All except Queen Mary and Prince Kyle were present in the Castle when the incident happened”
“Do something then” Richard urged “Summon the Council lets know what can be done.”
“Already done that Richard, I leave this matter in your hands”
“I won’t spare those involved in such a vile act.” Richard swore, clenching his fist.
Kingdom of Ramenia
Eighth hour
Sud
The town was smoky, blocking the view of the harbor, but wailing and cries of agony echoed out from the smoke along with clashing swords. Meters away from the harbor a troop of Ramenia Knights, stood in a formation of ten by five; holding their shields high, ready to charge at the enemy. Having Twenty Spearmen and Thirty Swordsmen.
After a while of impatient waiting, a Ramenia Knight staggered out of the smoky area holding his guts, as soon as he dropped dead a large troop of Drokan Warriors charged out of the Smoky areas with war cries.
“For Ramenia” a Knight screamed out, obliging the troop of Knights to scream out before advancing towards the Drokan warriors.
Castle of Ramenia
The clanging of a large gong on the top of the Castle echoed all over the kingdom suppressing the chattering of the large crowd rushing into the Castle compound from the gates leading to Ouest, Sud and Est. They were directed by various Ramenia troops through the gates of Nord, the only town not attacked and also the town leading directly to Rune Clan. At the entrance of the Castle, King Samson addresses Commander Phinx, Commander Barbra, Prince Phil, Sri Ivan and Tony Rooks, when a Knight approached them.
“My lord” the Knight interrupted, panting.
“Speak” King Samson charged him
“The enemies has defected the troops at the harbor and have engaged with the town forces.”
“What kind of weapon was used?” King Samson asked with courage, trying to hide his anxiety
“A lever that propels flaming rocks at targeted areas”
“It’s as you have seen Commander Barbra”
“Yes my Lord” Barbra agreed
“But the weapon remained on their ships when they pushed forward” The Knight included
“Then their objective is to conquer not to destroy or loot” King Samson assured
“May I inquire of something King Samson?” Phil asked curiously
“Go ahead Prince Phil”
“What did these warriors look like?” Phil asked the Knight
“They hid their faces behind smiling steel masks and were vested on green armor, they had the emblem of a flaming skull on their hosting flag.”
“Pirates?” Commander Phinx asked
Phil glared at Sri Ivan who stared back at him then he moved his gaze to Commander Phinx. “The enemy on your shores is the Drokan army”
“The popular looting clan?” King Samson asked worriedly
“Yes, that clan”
“What’s your advice on this Prince, since your kingdom has faced them?”
“Get everyone to safety, don’t let your guard down, they seem to have grown smarter over the years and worse of all, they have no fighting tactic, they fight to achieve the goal commanded of them.”
“I’m glad you were present here Prince” King Samson guaranteed “Commander Phinx, go into Ouest and defend it with two hundred Knights, I’ll go with two hundred and defend Est. Sri Ivan.”
“It will be an honor” Ivan greeted then bowed
“Go into Sud, I’ll leave Two hundred Knights at your command. My family is in your hands Commander Barbra, take Prince Phil and Tony with you along with Two hundred Knights to Rune Clan and build an encampment until it is safe to return.”
“Yes my lord” Barbra agreed with a bow