"Everything will be alright 'listair."Ethan said to Alistair who was lost in thought at her window. Her door was ajar, he saw her, still by her window and decided to check on her. He stood behind her and embraced her fearlessly. Alistair's body shook in shock. That was too sudden but she found herself giving in to his comfort. She straightened her back and leaned on his chest. To her, she was just in one of her fairy tale dreams.
" Are you okay, Milady?"Ethan asked cautiously."Ethan."Alistair ignored his question. "Can you see what I'm seeing?" Ethan followed her gaze to the sky, he was completely puzzled. What the hell is she talking about?! She is really a weirdo."You can't see it huh? But it's there. It's there in the sky. It's dark but not dark..." She was blabbering. For a moment, Ethan thought she was drunk but she is not."Look well Ethan. It's there. It's not really dark. There at a corner, there's...""Light"They echoed. Alistair giggled. She wasWe rode silently through towards the sacred house. I was more disguised in the cotton jumpsuit I wore. And Julian won't be easily noticed by commoners because he did not have his badge on. For the first time, he journeyed in only a shirt. He burned our coats at the brothel to avoid being traced. We both looked like a couple on an adventure. Julian was able to get only a horse. I hung on to his back while he rode.When we got to the sacred, I left him out to meet my peers. They all looked surprised to see me except Alistair who jumped happily at me. She held me close like she's never letting go."Alistair was scared." Emiliar joked. "She got us all scared Katrienair. Thank God you're safe." She joined our embrace and Claire."Joel is outside."I announced. "Im staying with you guys now."A smile formed on their faces. Somehow, I felt loved."I'd go see Joel."Alistair left. It's the first time she ever called him Joel. That got me curious. I saw Luna run down t
When Julian got back to the castle, he met his loyal body guards at the gate. Roger has given them just three days to find him. Since then, they've stayed at the gate day and night, awaiting their master. They laid on their faces on seeing his."Master!"They gasped. "You are back! The castle was not at rest with your absence. We are so glad.""Get up you two." Julian said."The king would like to see you immediately."They dusted sand off their coats."Tell your king that I'm back. I'd go see him when I'm ready."He left them staring in shock while he headed to the legion house. They were training as usual. A new army head have been elected, the old general proudly had the badge on his coat. They all bowed as he passed. Something seemed off. He searched all the training houses but didn't find Kabal. Well, he gave up the search and retired to asking the haughty old man."Kron.""It's a good thing that you are back Prince Julian."Julian winced.
"Have your seat Kabal." Julian noticed he was shy to walk in."Thank you Sire" he said. "I'm really honored.""How are you doing Kabal? You look... sick." He said as he pulled off his boots."I... I feel so bad Milord. I can't tell anyone why because..." He trailed off. "No one really liked her. Except you, Master. Don't you..."" Your commander?" Julian arched his brow. "Do you really care about her that much?""I'd give my life for her Master. I owe that to her. She made me, all that I am today." Kabal sulked on his tears. Julian watched the young boy express his obsessions with his Master. Little wonder, Katrienair remembered him."She died in that lake and everyone went on with their life.""It's okay Kabal. She really is a gem. We'll miss her."He paused. "You were sent out of the legion?""Yes Sire." He paused."Would you want to go back?"Kabal raised his head, shocked that the prince finally took interest in him."N
"Seems like there's nothing you can't do. That drawing is perfect." Ethan complimented her."Huh... Thanks."Alistair smiled. She settled on the couch, seeing this, Ethan joined her. She sighed. This guy won't let me be. She was about to leave when he held her down."Don't fret. I don't bite...""I'm not scared."She countered."You. "He swallowed. "I've learned a lot from you in a very short time. Your robotic technique I guess and your slaps, more than enough to reset a person's brain. Isn't it?""You are joking right?" Alistair stifled a laughter. He was definitely teasing her."It's the truth. You are mean." He teased on. " Do you know how hurtful it is when a harden warrior slaps you?"Alistair pitied him for a moment. She wanted to caress his smooth cheeks and tell him how much she didn't mean to hurt him. That's impossible."I'm sorry" she muttered.Ethan was flustered. He thought he'd heard the wrong thing."What did you say?"Alistair bi
It's kabal's first day in Julian's room. It's the first time he woke up in royalty. It's weird, as expected. He was woken up this time not by noisy crows of Roger's birds, but the rustle noise made by royal maids. He had stayed with Julian against his mother's wish. He assured her that he'll be fine. She do not trust the demons at all. He rose up, had his bath and joined Julian at the dinning table."Morning Sire." He bowed, taking a seat across the table. His meal was served and they ate quietly.Julian was glad he got at least comfortable enough. He didn't expect him to be shy but he know how much pretence or rather impersonation, another being will put off if asked to live with the crown prince."Your training commences today." He announced. "Its a tournament with me. There's really nothing you need to learn. I'd like to see your skill."Kabal was shocked. He'd fight with the demon Prince. That is just beyond his dreams, if he ever had any. It's practically im
"Whoa. We are back at this old house. Who would have thought?"Claire gasped. We teleported to Ethan's house. It's the only place that's safe enough. I looked around, we were complete. One big family. These are the people that I belong to. We will stick together, forever.Emiliar was the first to jump up the stairs. "I love my room. I'll take it quick. By the way, I'm so tired."She said while leaving. Emiliar is growing up, more possessive."How many rooms do you have here, Ethan?"Claire addressed Ethan who was helping with our bags."Quite a number. Won't be enough though. I have five or something. This place was formerly a bee and bee" He said. Well, a "bee and bee" as he called it means an hotel (sort of)."Little wonder, the rooms are perfect."I added. "Well, I'll stay with Emiliar."I can't go back to my room. Oh my... it's sight.. it'll definitely remind me of things I don't want to think of. That room...why do I think it is possessed.Huh... oops!
Young Alistair was chained in a lying position, at the centre of the assembly. The camp was as noisy as hell. Roger stood in front of her, flanked by his army, wearing a huge, triumphant smile. He was twice as large as any man she'd ever seen with long fangs and claws."Little Lamb of the white coven. Are you ready to swear your allegiance to me and enter my service." He snarled.Alistair spat in his face. "I'd never. Mark my words!"His grin widened as his eyes twinkled at her."You are brave indeed! I guess you were never taught the right manners."He looked over his cloud of army."Babestian!"He called out, his other brother, whom he has also enslaved.Babestian stepped out chains rattling from his limbs."We need to teach this little girl a lesson."Babestian only nodded, he looked so weak in those chains like he'd been enchanted or something. Roger always had his way."I would have done this myself but I'd be happier watching."H
"We need to get to the castle today. Alistair, I need Apheles' help." I informed them after breakfast. Alistair's mood seemed to have lightened. She chatted heartily with Emiliar while cooking. Well, Emiliar has that skill. Besides, it was a full house in the kitchen. Claire and Emiliar had enough gossips to take anyone's mind off his problems. The group dispersed to pack their belongings and prepare the horses leaving Alistair and I in the living room.Alistair walked to a window, made her usual whistling noise in the air while I wrote a note to the Army head."We are on our way to the castle. We'll stay at the castle till the day of the war. You promised our safety. We are Eight, by the way.Karen."I folded the note and placed in Apheles claws. Alistair kissed her and she flew away. She remained at the window, her dark mood slowly renewing itself."Alistair, are you okay?" I was forced to ask."Of course."She smiled. It was glaringly faked. "Katriena
"Deal?"Roger asked."The men would have to fight fist then."Alistair replied.Julian stepped out, Raleigh also. To Julian, the fight was for a different cause. Raleigh had tried to poison him the night before, he hadn't exposed him because he knew deep down that it would be nicer if kept it for another day. The day came rather too quickly. Raleigh also was eager, with Julian out of the way, his plan would go out just well and he'll have the whole demonic territory to himself, probably the whole world."I've always waited for this day"Raleigh muttered, am evil grin on his face."Then go on." Julian's expression was rather bland.The two charged at each other. Julian held his lance to a perfect aim while dodging Raleigh's spear. I never expected the fight to be so short and easy. The spear caught Raleigh right in his chest, below his heart though. That could not make him die but at it he got weak. Julian walked over his body and brought his spear down to his heart. Bloo
"You will rot in hell!"He yelled and turned to leave. Alistair stopped him."Who deserves to rot in hell Roger?"She spoke into the conch. "You have just one day to make a choice. It's either you come down here to surrender to us or we break into your walls."Roger laughed, sounded like it rooted from some bottled forces in his chest. "You that kid! Let's see who lasts one day."He walked away.I faced Alistair. She just made the wrong decision. Giving Roger even a second can change the way things are going."You know Roger would never surrender to us.""I don't intend to keep him either"Alistair said. "Even if he surrenders, I won't let that devil live, never. It's better to catch the devil unawares. We are going in now."I smiled. Alistair's smart. I guess you have to be a demon to fight a demon. I'm proud of her."So, how do we get in?"I asked. "The soldiers can't climb. They won't be caught unawares then."Alistair nudged me by my side. "You
"Next, little bit of rain."Alistair said on getting towards the castle, then the rain began. This time, chilly waters dropped.We saw that the walls have been shut tightly with everything Roger possessed. It's the first time in Roger's history, he got suddenly scared of war. It isn't a war anymore or is it?"We're not burning down the castle. Let's go back."I only followed her command. We turned back, going back to our comrades. Looking over the wretch we've created, I could not help but feel pity. I, Katrienair, that weird kid in school, had a part in these. It's unimaginable. I've really grown up and things have really changed. I remembered Arkishair and muttered a little prayer for her. Alistair noticed, her next words proved it."She'll be proud of you.""And you too."Alistair shook her head. "I don't think she would remember."We got to the spot the white coven's army stood, they was massive celebration in the air. They were rejoicing because our
The number of Roger's troop seemed limitless and no matter how many we killed, it seemed futile. For every hundred that was killed, two hundred appeared. All the while the horizon continued to flood with them, row after row, division after division, crammed up like a million worker ants. They were able to stop the fire, they pushed off the flaming soldiers away an took up new positions. The death of several thousands of their men didn't even put a dent on their forces.Yet at our side, every death made an impact, though we didn't have many. That kept my hope alive. We were already far away from the hill where the war started. Our army was still very much in the spirit. I was proud, they had sustained injuries but that didn't stop them. The key was just the best. It was killing four men at a time. I swinged it around while moving and ducking at the same time. At the corner of my eye, I heard a scream. I had less time to linger on that sight because I was being attacked from ever
I stood on the top of one of the hills of the northern province of the demons territory, my comrades by my side.The demons' soldiers were already on the horizon. We planned to go meet them at the castle but the sudden change of event didn't matter anyway. All around, men were busy preparing their weapons. Archers took positions, thousands of them, arrows and bows also ready. If they want it on this hill, so be it. Thousands of more men took positions with Spears, young legion members with slings. Thousands of men beneath the hill had swords and Shields and every weapon imaginable. Israel was giving commands, with Alistair, looking stronger by my side. I felt optimistic. This is the war I've lived for. With the Key wounded in my hands, I already knew what the results of the war would be. It would be a hard one though.I looked again over the horizon and reminded myself of what was coming. The demons has never been defeated on any battle. I forced myself to believe that this ti
There was a feast at the castle. The usual kind of feast Roger has whenever a big war is coming. Julian was in his chamber with kabal, teaching him the things he needed to know, when a guard informed him about the feast and that the king asks that he must be there. Kabal had mix feelings about it but he could not stop his master from attending the feast. Julian instructed him to turn off the lights and go to bed but Kabal could not. He felt something was off. Maybe something really was off. He left the chamber, though late, he had lost sight of Julian. He walked round the castle, searching for the exact place the feast was holding but didn't find it. It's a private feast so it wasn't taken at the assembly hall. Frustrated, he retraced his steps back to the chamber.He was stopped by whisperings from a room, the royal kitchen. His curiosity led on and he decided to have a peek through the half closed window.He saw Raleigh conversing with the head nurse. He had to strain hi
Sylvia curtsied on seeing Israel walk into her apartment. She had stayed in, brooding since their last talk."Sylvia, how are you doing?"Isreal took a seat on the couch."I'm okay Milord."She answered."You told the head of maids you weren't."Israel haf asked of her from the head maid since he didn't see her thought-out his preparations for Karen and her company.Sylvia muttered an apology."Have you remembered?"He asked. Sylvia gave a solemn nod."Then I have no choice" Israel said. "We have a big war tomorrow. The chosen one and her comrades have arrived. You need your memory because you would be at war tomorrow and you need to remember your fighting skill at least. I can't leave you here in he castle. It's not safe. "He stood up from his seat and moved closer to her. Sylvia froze in place, scared of what his next step would be. She stood up, her back against the wall."We still have some time. it's just noon. You will be awake before dawn, surel
I decided to go check up on Alistair. Ethan was exiting the room when I walked in. I saw Alistair on her bed, head buried in her pillow. I got curious. What happened here?"Alistair." I joined her. "Hei, it's me."I removed the pillow from her head. I saw her relax. She opened a drawer and gave me a photoframe. I was stunned. There was a couple in it. They looked very young and beautiful. The young woman had long curly golden hair, her green eyes stood out in the picture. The young man was like the most handsome being I've ever seen, I had to remind myself it's just a picture. He had flashy blue eyes and perfect black hair."Our parents. You never met them but..."I was so shocked on hearing this that for a moment I doubted my ears."What did you say?""That's mom and dad. You know them now."She yawned."Oh my...they are stunning. Ah..."I held it to my heart, fantasizing about them feeling my heart beat."I'll find them. I will.""Is there anyt
" Is that Alistair, the first princess of the white coven." Israel shrieked on seeing us. Even his guards, wore a surprised look. I took a glance at Alistair. Well, her expression was bland but I could tell she wasn't enjoying the publicity.Isreal walked up to us as we dismounted from our horse. He bowed to Alistair. She only nodded."Oh my goodness Milady, we all thought you were dead.""I am."Alistair finally spoke. "I mean, for now. You and your guards should keep this as a secret for now. I'm not ready to reveal myself to the public, okay?""Okay, Milady"Wow, Alistair's perfect!*We walked along the aisle, Israel leading the way. He looked less frigid than he was the last time. He was happy, though when he asked for the chosen one, I said I had no idea. He was surprised I could lift the key, I guess that shut him up. He said he had prepared a table for us but we insisted we needed to rest. It's no good time for eating, is it?He