"You know all joking aside Chris, you may have a small problem." Alesia mumbled as she sat on the bed next to Christopher. Both of them were quite wet and one would almost think Albert Einstein's Hair style had suddenly become a trend because both Alesia and Christopher's hair looked very much like his.
"Do you mean the princess?"
Alesia Nodded. Elise also sat in the back of the room wearing a pensive expression. Originally she honestly wouldn't have cared what became of Sarah, whether she became empress, was robbed in an unfamiliar city, or killed, but now after spending some time traveling with her she had grown quite fond of the girl. She was sweet, caring and always had an upbeat attitude, completely different from the many different royals and nobles she had met throughout her lifetime. It was quite the breath of fresh air honestly, especially considering they had been pursued by multiple different groups with different kinds of motivation and intentions. Now? Now she wished for Sarah and the others to stay.
"I wouldn't really say it's an issue." Christopher shrugged. He had been contemplating for some time the thought of telling her and the others like Thomas, and Angela, even Cassandra was unaware of who he really was. When it came to Cassandra he felt a tinge of guilt, it wasn't that he didn't trust her, on the contrary he would happily entrust his life and those of the ones he loved to her if it came down to it, but he just didn't wish to bring her any trouble. Being a Noble of Albrael and a close friend/ lover of Havoc would definitely complicate matters for her if he revealed everything to her before being prepared to go to war with King Robert.
"I suppose it's time to let a few more people in on the secret of Havoc." Christopher smiled lightly. He wasn't really sure how Sarah was going to take it when she hears the truth but he figured she wouldn't react to badly. As it was she already knew he was a member of The Black Guard and was very accepting of it and still placed her trust in him. Although he was honestly a little worried, it was completely different assuming to know, and actually knowing.
Elise was unable to contain the smile on her face.
"AH!" Bang! Everyone's eyes turned towards the door after hearing a brief cry and what sounded like someone hitting the door.
A minute before.
"Can someone tell me what it is I'm currently looking at?"At the end of the hallway in front of a large door were two Round dark skinned women's butts sticking up in the air heads to the floor, and a sniggering sound could be heard from where they currently stood.
"I would say something beautiful but I believe I will get hit for it" Garrett replied unconsciously."
SMACK!
"AH!" The two on the floor were alerted to the sound behind them, jumping to their feet hitting their heads on the door in unison.
"W-Who goes there?" They were quickly on their feet swords drawn staring down the group. Their stance and expression showed they were both skilled warriors and were very serious... Despite one holding out her sword while rubbing the knot on her head.
The group momentarily stunned just stared without answering. In front of them were two dark skinned beauties, long pointed ears, their eye's were black and had long sleek silver hair. Although they had curves in all the right places their physique was actually quite muscular when compared to most women, it was apparent they trained and maintained themselves.
"Uhhh."
"Umm... Are you Dark Elves?" Garrett was the one to ask skeptically.
"What of it? Never seen a Dark Elf before?"
"Well... Actually no, never..."
...
"Now that you mention it, it has been a few hundred years since we've seen any humans besides the master."
"Scuse me, scuse me, watch out." Alayna squeezed past the group presenting herself in front of the Dark Elves. "We need to see him, if you could let us through please." She asked politely wearing a warm smile.
"Ah Lady Alayna it's good to see you again... But no not without permission."
...
"Come again?" Alayna stared at the pair with her eyebrow raised. "I must have misheard you, because I could swear you just told me no?"
"Indeed we did tell you no."
A vein began to bulge from Alayna's forehead.
Meanwhile in Christopher's room.
"I get the feeling I know what's going on out there."
"LOOK HERE YOU SILVER HAIRED BIMBOS! YOU KNOW WHERE YOU RANK WITH ME RIGHT?"
"YES WE DO YOU BLOOD THIRSTY SADIST! I THINK YOU'RE JUST ANGRY BECAUSE THE MASTER CHOSE US TO GUARD HIM OVER YOU!"
"MORE LIKE HE CHOSE THOSE BIG ROUND ASSES TO LOOK AT!"
"I gotta admit I really did." Smiled Christopher as he listened to the argument.
"EVEN IF THAT'S TRUE IT MEANS HE LIKES OUR ASSES MORE!"
"HAAawwwWWW!" Alayna could be heard from where they sat sucking in air while half crying out. That probably caused more damage to her then a dagger in the gut would. She had indeed wanted to be the one to stay close and guard Christopher since the war ended but he couldn't bring himself to keep her from the duties she would be called back to after the wars end.
"H-Ha-Ha I think I just heard something completely absurd. I-I'm C-calm....I'm calm... I'm...GONNA FUCKING KILL YOU!"
"BRING IT ON BLONDIE! MAKE SURE YOU POINT YOUR SWORD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION, OR DON'T TRIP ON SOMETHING. Come on sister let's show this jealous pastey skank we're not just eye candy!"
SMASH, BOOM!
"AHHH!!"
"OWW!"
"I'm sorry I'm officially lost as to what I'm seeing." Sarah mumbled with a dead pan look. Moments ago she could swear she was about to witness someone get murdered. As she watched the fight unfolding in front of her, she was beginning to feel embarrassed for the trio.
They all charged at each other yelling. You would feel you were about to witness the most epic of showdowns in your life.... Boy were you wrong. One of the Dark Elves full on bitch slapped Alayna when they got to each other, while the other bit Alayna's arm. Alayna screamed and grabbed the hair of the one to slap her and was pinching the side of her sister.
"I would laugh at this but even I must admit this is the most pitiful cat fight I have ever seen mumbled Garrett as he watched on with his eyes wide. "I'm half waiting for a boob to pop out or something. As if on que Alayna doing the rapid double slap in front of her yanked down the top of a foe! It had officially became a mix of a drunken cat fight meets The Jerry Springer Show.
"Sister I will Avenge you!" The other dark elf grabbed at Alayna's top and ripped it right off. She began cackling like a mad woman and whirling it over her head. "HAHAHAHA"
"You bitch!" Alayna reached out ripping her top clean off in return.
"I may Disagree with some of Havoc's choices, but his choice of women to keep around I must give him credit..."
Vanessa reached over smacking Garrett outside the head.
"Ok could one of you open the door and put an end to this, before the castle gets demolished or burns down."
"You do realize this is technically your fault right?" Marielle eyed him with dissatisfaction.
"Hey this is all happening in a moment I'm wounded and recovering if anything I'm a victim."
"You're a victim of your own man whoring." Elise sighed.
"Hey originally it was just Brianna and I, you were the one that came in and talked her into getting involved while I wasn't there."
"I didn't hear you complaining."
"Woe be it to be I, I am but an innocent victim of circumstances, caught up in your scheme."
...
"Alesia please."
"With pleasure."
"Hey now I'm wounded!"
....
"AAAAAAH!"
The fighting outside the door came to an abrupt stop. As Christopher's howl was heard as he was once again being electrocuted
"AAAAH!!" Afterwards a chain of different screams echoed from the room. Although no one was witnessing it, Christopher had grabbed onto Elise while being electrocuted, which passed the shock onto her as well, then Elise sprayed the group with water so everyone present was getting electrocuted Except Marielle.
The Twin dark elves barged through the door Eye's darting through the room looking for some sign of danger. Followed by Alayna, followed by Sarah's group.
"Ah how blessed it is to be me." Chris sighed taking in the sight of the three topless women. Who despite being seen by him before covered themselves with their victims tops instinctively.
"I'm not sure how much more of this day I can take." Sarah sighed seeing Christopher, Alesia, and Elise looking like a mix of Lady Frankenstein, Einstein, and some form of crispy critter.
Originally she had been so desperate for answers but after witnessing Halbert, The epic showdown of the fearsome Trio, and the sight before her, she just couldn't really bring her mind to care momentarily. The other's were completely different.
Vanessa and Garrett only stared utterly dumbfounded. Vanessa looked mouth opening closing, opening closing, with a slight tremble. Garrett's reaction was a little different as his jaw hit the floor and he simply raised his arm pointing at Christopher, words refusing to form. It was quiet until Vanessa was the first one to break the silence.
"I-I had sex with a legend.."
...
"Do you have some sort of maid fetish!? Alesia smacked her forehead.
"You know I expect answers now right?" Sarah sighed sitting down on the foot of the bed.
"You deserve them, and You shall have them."
"So where would you like me to begin?" Sarah bit her lip as she tried to sort her own thoughts that were stirring in her head. She had rushed into the Castle expecting her questions to be answered, but her mind had been in such chaos she didn't take a moment to sort through all the different questions she had for him. "What are you?" "Well, I guess history calls us Demons." Christopher let out a sigh. "Just another example of people fearing what they don't know." "I've read about Demons before, they're supposed to be blood thirsty monsters, completely lacking in any kind of humanity. It was a great victory for Humans. The great kings of the past put aside their differences to unite and hunt down the demons that menaced the world. "Oh it was a great hunt alright." Christopher's Eye's turned sharp as he glared at Sarah for the briefest of moments. He closed his eyes taking in a deep breath before slowly exhaling. 'She doesn't known calm do
"Wait... So let me get this straight, You... Of all people are royalty?""That's what I'm told, although I don't quite believe it.""That would be one fucked up kingdom with him on the throne. What's with those looks! I'm just saying what we're all thinking ." Everyone simply stared with a look of contempt. There was a big difference of thinking and saying. Garrett Rubbed his chin day dreaming of a of kingdom over run with monsters, and blood thirsty killers ransacking every village within their reach."Is it bad that I actually agree with his sentiment?" Christopher raised his hand looking around for affirmation. 'Shit my own life is in shambles. Place me in charge of an entire kingdom I can't even begin to imagine how that would turn out.'"This is simply too much for me to handle all at once." Vanessa grumbled slumping into an arm chair sitting in the corner of the bedroom." All in one day I'm discovering I slept with a legend and royalty."
"Ah! Y-You're!! Did my father send you to help me?! Quick I haven't seen any guards! If we go now we could probably escape!""Please keep your voice down your highness, it's a pleasure to see you again. Don't worry I'll have you out of this cell soon enough and we will set things straight."Halbert's mind finally began to relax, he felt as if he was borderline madness. Since being forced to crawl off the battlefield joy began slowly seeping into his soul. The warmth of tears began slowly flowing down his face, he could taste the saltiness when they touched his lips. Silently, just this once, he would allow himself to cry in front of another just this one time."I thought I was done for, It feels like it's been weeks down here without a single person to share this endeavor with. I'm not sure how much more I could take!" Halbert half cried out the last part."Shhh shh Prince we have to be quiet. Anything to loud could bring the guards down on us at any time
"Do you think it's true what they've said?""About Havoc being gravely injured in the battle?""I did see him get blown away by that one famous knight."It had been five days since the battle and Havoc was carried into the castle. Very few outside his inner circle had been able to catch a glimpse of him since the end of the battle. Rumors quickly began to spread about possible outcomes, some saying Havoc had been seriously injured, some saying he was afraid of retaliation and fled the area.Angela strode through camp with her loyal attendant/servant. Alfred by her side as she listened to the spreading rumors."Lady Angela maybe if you tell me what it is that has you vexed so, I can help alleviate your anxiety."'Alleviate my anxiety!? How! My closest friend, the man that I've come to love is the enemy of most the known world!' Thinking of the events from five days ago flashed through her head.She had sat in the back of the group enjo
"Havoc.. If you really are Havoc. I'm not going to bother asking how you are able to broadcast directly to my Proxy stone, what is it you want?" "Robert I'm truly hurt by your hostility, why are you being so rude. Here I heard you were looking for your useless son, me being the good citizen of Albrael I was going to inform you of his whereabouts." Robert glared at Havoc. 'There's no way he's contacting me doing me a favor, real or fake no one would take up Havoc's mask and be friendly to the kingdom.' Robert eyed Havoc skeptically not responding. "I have to admit I always hated Halbert, but it turns out I was completely wrong about him. He's so much fun to have as a guest. We've been reminiscing of the old days together." Shock swept over the throne room, this both confirmed the army had been defeated, and Halbert was captured by none other than Havoc. Panic began quickly taking over the men surrounding the king, rapid whispers spread through the room
Present time. Robert could only watch on in horror as his son spilled every dirty detail of their dealings with The Black Guard, Them bring in The now deceased General Grevael, Deciding on the best plan of action, gathering The Black Guard under the guise of Protecting peace talks, then the act of the betrayal itself, and every single detail, every nasty deed Halbert, and the regular army had committed during the purge. How Robert, Andrew and Halbert had all drank and celebrated the deed. How they would use their country's loyalty against any remaining members that had escaped the purge. "HAHAHA and it worked! All these useless insects residing in our borders, no the entire world! All of them ate up every word we said, a little pressure applied in the right places and everyone fell in line almost no questions asked! HAHAHAHA" Halbert began cackling like a monologuing tyrant about to kill his arch nemesis. "Halbert stop!" "What a bunch of clowns! Not o
It felt as if time slowed. The mouth of every man and woman in the room slowly dropped. As they witnessed the beheading of their prince by some vicious creature.Robert's eyes shot wide open while his entire body shook. It felt as if someone had just driven a dagger into his heart!"HALBERT!" He called out to his son shutting his eyes as if doing so would change what had happened right in front of him. 'No no no no! This isn't happening! My son! He's not dead, he can't be dead! No member of the Albrael royal family had ever been murdered... Well apart from killing each other during disputes over the throne...'Robert slowly began opening his eyes looking towards the proxy crystal. 'I will burn this into my memory for when I'm able to take vengeance for my son!'About two seconds after coming to this conclusion Robert instantly was filled with regret. Havoc stood holding onto Halbert's shoulders looking into the crystal the beast wore a horrifying sm
"Aaaand we're clear." John smiled from the Proxy Crystal's control panel. "At this point the entire world now knows the truth of what happened." "Yup and there's going to be quite a few angry people looking to get their own taste of retribution for this." "Was it really such a good idea to do this?" Derek asked grabbing Halbert's corpse by the neck of his clothing and kicking the remainder of his head across the floor like a hockey puck. "I mean we've just gone number one on Albrael's shit list, most likely The Empires, and probably a few other countries they're close to." "Now that Halbert's dead Aldous won't step in unless it starts to effect the empire or Robert asks him directly." Garrett spoke up. He was sitting on a bench only a few feet away from the control panel. He was pale and had thrown up a little when he witnessed Halbert's head being spit out onto the ground. "But if Robert asks for help isn't that bad?" Taylor asked. "Usually I
"They used siege magic on the rear line?" Alexis asked with a furrowed brow. "Why would they expend so much magic on the rear line?" To Alexis this didn't make any sense. If they were using it as an opener to an attack from the rear, it would definitely be justifiable. Have your men rush in taking advantage of the destroyed lines and chaos. But using siege magic alone and backing off, would be like someone taking a shotgun to kill a spider inside their own house. Beyond overkill. If they had struck the center of their lines, their commanders, or even their supply train, Alexis could understand the expenditure. Most magic users could fling spells they specialized in for a majority of the day. But siege magic? The average mage could use it four times in one day, but be severely weakened for the next couple of days. Sure they could use siege magic again the next day, but each day without a proper recovery time the power of the attack would be cut in half. "Well sir it seems the rear l
Inside Helenfel. "Right here." Cassandra pointed at a section of her map sprawled out on the table. "This will be the perfect place." Andrea walked around the table to stand next to Cassandra looking down on the map. "Hmmm good call. When they emerge here they'll be in a bottleneck." "That's not all. They'll be coming around a corner too. They wont be able to see our army waiting for them until it's too late. We'll also have archers along the cliff tops. that can shoot down on them." "Why not have our archers continue firing down on them the entire stretch? That's miles of cliff ledge we could use to thin them out." Garrett asked retracing the path on the Albrael army was taking. "Because we don't want to give away our archers. The reason we've barely had our men harass them the past day was leading up to this moment. Most of all we don't want them to double back, leaving the kill zone we've set up." "Isn't there a chance they sent men to the top of the cliffs too though?" "We
Multiple days had passed in the City Of Darkness following the surrender/purge of any still resisting dissidents. And life had begun returning to normal little by little after the bodies were removed from the streets. Havoc's army had upheld their orders. Those who surrendered were allowed to return home without any recourse for fighting against their new host. Neither the members of The Black Guard, nor their militia counter parts caused any unnecessary damage, nor did they loot and pillage the city. Frankly apart from the angered nobles who's homes had been bombarded during the siege, the city was peaceful and upbeat. The stalls were open, any artisans were back to their crafts. The children ran and played in the now cleaned streets that had been soaked in blood not long ago. Guards were posted on every wall and street corner. Christopher and the other leaders involved weren't fools. Though they had been merciful, eventually there would be some who would try fighting back. They e
Just a little earlier"This is big! This is really big!" Brisia grinned ear to ear as she paced back and forth hardly able to contain her excitement. Her little walk even leading her up the walls and onto the ceiling dancing, and skipping, somehow defying gravity."Shit! Shit Shit!" Alesia growled through grit teeth. "I knew something was coming, but even I never imagined this!" Alesia's current mood was about as close to polar opposite of Brisia's as it could get. 'This is the last thing we need currently! If they find out, especially in the middle of this war, we're seriously fucked! Like fucked on the level I was when all the other gods betrayed me and had me cast from the heavens! Perhaps even more fucked!'"I still can't believe it! I mean I suppose when you look at his track record it would make sense, but holy shit!" Brisia exclaimed. "Not just immortal but he's turning into a god.""I know... More so a god of death." Alesia groaned. The completed 'tattoo' pretty much confirme
Thunk.... Thunk..."Riggy... Any day now..""Y-You d-don't rush perfection!" Mortis groaned as his nerves were being grated against by a rather pushy spirit. "E-Elise if you think you can do better, by all means t-take over!" He snapped back.Thunk! Thunk!"Well look Riggy.. I don't mean to be pushy... BUT PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO FUCKING KILL US!" Elise roared flapping her arms up and down like they were wings.Fwee!As though on cue an arrow zipped between their faces, mere millimeters from giving Mortis a nose piercing he didn't wish for....."S-See not that bad.." He stood his ground glaring back at Elise who could only return his gaze with wild eyed disbelief.Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk!"That's because there's a wall of shields protecting you and your wrinkled ass!"Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Sure enough the members of The Black Guard had formed a wall of shields covering the pair as Mortis went to work claiming he had the means to bring down their gat
Christopher walked to the giant hole in the wall he had created when trying to incinerate Markous looking out over the city breathing a heavy sigh, hanging his head low and shaking it. "What's wrong? At this rate the city is as good as yours? Shouldn't you be happy?" Brisia asked walking up the wall before hanging upside down looking out of the hole too. "See your people are already working on the third gate. Isn't this what you wished for?" "I'll admit.. I wasn't expecting to get that old bastard's approval, but this didn't pan out as I had hoped." He shrugged watching balls of fire rain down upon the noble district from the trebuchets outside the city. "Sooo you didn't want the city?" "Pftt I could give two shits less about the city. I wanted the power that dwelled down here. On that note I suppose you could say this was a success. But by the gods the more I was stuck in the presence of that asshole, the more I want to feed his head to a thousand small animals. Just gotta hope th
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This day and age when someone says an army they think professional soldiers, fighting and killing is their bread and butter, it's what they train for, it's what they're paid for. Their job consists of nothing besides honing those skills. Training and searching for a way to improve upon the ability to kill, to take the life of another human being. But there's times where an army consists of ordinary people, every day people. Bakers, smiths, teachers, sometimes even the students, people you who have never seen combat, mix these people in with some trained soldiers who're willing to advise and educate these people, and at times these armies can be just as dangerous as the professional ones. When you have a reason to fight, whether it's for a better life, to protect someone, to make a name, for your country, even if for a moment it places you at odds with it, you can become a force that's mighty. With no identifying uniform, the enemy will never know when they're about to strike. A man,