A lone man in the Woods

Joash

Coming back was almost a disaster! It broke my new found resolve and crushed my heart.

The destruction I saw on my horse was only the tip of an iceberg. Getting in, I realised the irreversible havoc that was done. It seemed the invaders lost their minds when they realised that the whole place was deserted.

They ransacked, pulled down and burnt everything. All structures were gone. What stood before me was a barren expanse of land filled with ashes. Nothing was left standing! The only solace was that no life was lost.

My heart was shattered and I felt choked up. As I battled with my inner turmoil one of the men with me spoke up.

"My Lord, we are at your disposal. Give the orders and we will do nothing but your biddings!"

His voice called me out of my self pity. Looking at a number of them waiting on me to lead them into battle charged me up. Slowly, I retrieved my sinking soul and fire burned inside of me. I will destroy those that did this to me!

Vera

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