“W-what are we going to do?”I was stuck in my spot, as if I was held down by an invisible force. Time seemed to stand still, but I could have been standing there for minutes, hours - it felt like an eternity. The only thing that broke my trance-like state was the feeling of someone watching me from behind. I slowly turned around and saw it was Stoic.“I’m sorry.”I couldn’t find the words I wanted to say, the lump in my throat growing larger with every passing second. My heart thumped in my chest, a relentless pounding that was only surpassed by the feeling of pressure beginning to build beneath my skin. I could feel my insides about to burst from the sheer intensity of it all; it felt like every single emotion I had was threatening to break free and take control, making me unable to contain myself any longer.Stoic stepped forward, breaking the silence. “I know what you’re going through and we’re here for you.”I look around me and see that everyone is here, observing me with those
In an instant, Agred seemed to transform before everyone's eyes. His expression shifted, becoming darker and more sinister. His body movements had a different energy, as if he was possessed by something else entirely. He had taken on a new presence that none of us had ever seen before, leaving us all filled with an overwhelming sense of dread and apprehension. There was something strange and intimidating in the air that I couldn't shake off - it lingered around us like a thick fog. “Agred?”Stoic called him, catching his attention. Agred slowly pivoted on his heel to face us, and I felt a chill run down my spine as I got to look into his sharp, hunting eyes. There was something about them that seemed eerily familiar - it felt strange to me as if I had seen them before somewhere but couldn't quite place it... Curious, I tried to take note of all the features of his face in an attempt to try and jog my memory...“WATCH OUT!”I was so deep in my own web of thoughts, I didn't notice whe
“Alve! NO!”Stoic raised his hand, kneeling reverently on the ground in mourning for the loss of another member from his tribe. He had seen death before, but it still wasn't any easier to accept; my tears automatically cascaded down my cheeks, leaving streaks of salt water that mixed with the red dirt around us.“We have to keep going!”I was taken aback when Gigantor suddenly scooped me up off the ground and lifted me securely in the palm of his hand. Not even a moment later, he had also grabbed onto Stoic who was shouting frantically, and just like that we were fleeing from the scene, away from all the terrifying shadows that were creeping closer by the second. We dashed through an open field.“Gigantor, what are those things?!”Gigantor glanced at me with a concerned expression, his eyes betraying his unease. It seemed as though there was more to my question than he wanted to let on. He hesitated, as if he was weighing his words carefully before speaking.I glanced out of the corne
I walked forward, immensely curious to examine what had once been my home. Despite the fact that I was aware of the many changes that had taken place in this area, some parts of it were still familiar to me. Memories began flooding back as though I had never left this place; seeing how it had evolved through time filled me with both joy and sorrow. It genuinely felt like no time at all had gone by since I was here last, yet so much has happened in those years in between.“I almost didn’t recognize the place.” I heard Gigantor muttered beside me.I didn’t say anything. My heart was thumping in my chest as I jumped off from Gigantor’s palm and swung my head around, taking it all in.“We need to come up with a strategy if we are to find a way into the Kingdom. We can't just barge in, otherwise we will get caught, and that's not the outcome we're looking for.”I shifted my gaze over my shoulder and found everyone staring in my direction. Gathering all the courage I could muster, I slowly
“T-then, who could it be?” I could feel my heart beating rapidly against my ribcage as I gazed at Blode. Without warning an inexplicable anxiety began to rise within me and the more I stared, the stronger it grew. What was causing this reaction? Why did my pulse start racing? Was it fear, apprehension or something else entirely? It felt like a mix of all three sensations.“I am not sure yet, princess.” He blurted out the words before breaking away from my gaze. We both allowed the gravity of this moment to take hold, neither of us wanting it to be true.“Daciana, let’s go.”I am jolted back to reality when Stoic speaks, his voice reverberating in my ears and quickly capturing my undivided attention. I take a few moments to consider before finally nodding my head in agreement.I can't help but feel some trepidations, as this was something that needed careful consideration before taking an action. After all, this was a decision that could mean life changing consequences.It is time to
We ventured within the kingdom and I was not surprised that many things occurred.This place that was once known for being placid and gorgeous has been crashed. The whole area is now overshadowed with a darkness that occupies each house, as if they were all weapon caches now instead of homes. The grass is due and the trees are barely more than a stump; there's no way to recognize what this land looked like before it was left in ruins.I clenched my fists tightly, feeling my body tense as rage surged through me. This was completely unacceptable. I could feel every muscle and every vein in my body shaking when I heard someone's voice whisper against my ear. It was as if a storm had brewed inside of me, threatening to burst forth at any moment.“You have to calm yourself, princess.”It was Blode was. Quickly, I came back to my senses and nodded as the truth became clear. He was absolutely correct, my outrage would not be of any help in this final battle with Azariel. No doubt this was go
As soon as I uttered Adolf's name, he refused to meet my gaze. But I could tell from how his body tensed that he was listening intently. His presence left a palpable energy in the air.“Daciana, let’s go!”I found myself unable to respond when someone suddenly grabbed my hand, dragging me away from Adolf and the enemies. I glanced over at Blode, running down together with an unspoken urgency. Our lungs felt as if they would burst. I could feel the grip of Blode's hand around mine – it was a silent anchor which kept me from escaping into my own world of panic and confusion.“W-what are you doing?! We’re leaving Adolf with the enemies-”“We can't dally here, Daciana! Azariel and his forces are almost upon us and we must free your father and the rest of your tribe before it's too late. And Adolf needs to handle those two after what he did - it's only fair!”I nervously bit my bottom lip, taking a deep breath in to compose myself. Stoic is right. Now that we have been discovered by some o
“A-azariel…”Taking a step back, I was filled with disbelief seeing him here, questioning if he has truly returned or not. It all seemed surreal to me; I almost couldn't believe it was happening. How could he be here now?The emotions running through my mind were a mix of confusion and apprehension when he suddenly spoke again.“Do you truly believe I'm that naive?”He forcefully grabbed my father by the throat, lifting him up into the air. I could feel an uncontrollable rage boil inside me when I saw my father struggling against Azariel.“FATHER! LET GO OF HIM YOU B*STARD!”My entire body seized up and my fists clenched as a need for vengeance overwhelmed me. I was willing to do anything to make sure he didn't hurt my father further, ready to lay down my life if necessary when someone stop me from advancing.“Daciana! No! It’s risky!”I peered over my shoulder and saw Stoic. His eyes were communicating to me that I should not do anything foolish and impetuous. He was trying to ensure