The next morning, when we were ready to leave. My instincts told me I was leaving something behind. Though, i didn't know what exactly it was. I check all I brought into the house, even Julian's. We were both ready and we had all our things with us. Then I had to reason myself. Maybe the being I'm searching for is here.
"Can I see all your sons? "I said to the old man who had smiles all over his was since the morning fell. It must have been with great honor that he has received us. Who else wouldn't feel that much honor anyway?
He called out the six of his son, the same one I saw the night before. If any of the beings I'm searching for is among them, I would have felt our connection the very first time I saw them. When I started to doubt my instincts. I asked my final question.
"Are these all of your son's?" I asked him.
The old man nodded. "These are my sons Milady."
Julian was already looking at me strangely like I'm hallucinating. Like he said t
"What's wrong Katrienair?" Julian asked. He's asked that countless times during our journey. The young boy who rode with us just had a questioning look on his face. I could read his thoughts, he was worried and I sent to him at intervals that everything is alright. As for Julian, I wish he could just stop thinking. I feel so guilty for ignoring him but it's just the best. We stopped under a tree shade to rest, considering the fact that Azazel might be exhausted from the long hard ride.Julian fetched water from a nearby pond while we settled under the tree's shade. Azazel consumed the water in haste."You were that the dehydrated and you didn't say a word?"I asked him."I'm sorry Milady. I didn't want to bother you."He begged.Luna playfully wriggled around him. At first, I thought he'd be afraid. He should be-- Luna is a grown wolf, but he wasn't. He teased her ears with his hands."You are not afraid of her?"I asked, trying to create a co
Julian started to worry about Katty's whereabouts. She left without saying a word. He told Azazel he would go find her but Azazel insisted he would follow. He searched all the room around and didn't find her until he got to the one , where he saw Katrienair'a ring on the floor by the door. It must have dropped from her hand when she broke in. He knocked on the door but it was shut and he could hear cries. Infuriated, he broke in. What he saw shocked him. Katrienair was at the corner the rooom, face pale white in the pool of her blood and Luna limp by his side. A man totured a lady, whipping her mercilessly. He knew immediately that he was the one who maimed Katrienair.In rage, he roared. "How dare you?!"He grabbed the man's neck. So quickly, his demon grew out, choking the other with all he's got.Azazel and the lady ran towards Katrienair. Her wounds weren't closing up, that got them really scared. The lady tried all the spells she knew but none worked. Azazel decide
Raleigh decided to explore his new discovery. The last time, he had seen katrienair and Julian stop at the sacred house. Since then, he had believed that there was something hidden there he's going to unravel while they're gone.That morning, Alistair and Emiliar were making breakfast in the kitchen when they heard the sound of a horse hoof. They were shocked to their bones."Is katty back?"Emiliar asked in shock."so soon?"Alistair peeped through the window in the kitchen. "It's a man. Not katrienair. Come see for yourself."Emiliar gasped. "It's dark. His aura. He's a demon. We're toast!""We're not toast. He can't enter."Alistair assured her."It's big risk Alistair. No one must know that you're here. They'll try all ways to get in." Emiliar said. That sent shivers down Alistair's spine. Images of how she was tortured in the past flicked through her mind. She knelt by the window and prayed silently.Emiliar knelt by her side. "I know that
The next morning began in solemn silence. The group slept in the woods, out in the cold though the new lady prepared a fire. No one really slept, except for Azazel who was probably very exhausted from his first fight. They were all quiet, lost in their own thoughts and Katrienair tried as much as possible not to groan in pain. The morning sun only woke their senses. The laid who cradled Katrienair throughout the night asked if she was awake and feeling better."I should be fine, right?" Katrienair winced. "The wounds are closing up already.""What about the pain?"She asked."I don't know."She helped her up. Julian and Azazel left to tend the horses. The lady stared at Katrienair, worry written all over her face."I'll be fine. It's just..sad that..."She trailed off. It's sad that she has become ordinary all of a sudden. What sin has she committed to deserve this? She feels like she's lost herself completely. It's a shame!"That you lost your powers? Ri
"Oh I am."She chuckled.There was a rustle in the bush around them. At first, they ignored but later, Katrienair became alert. She looked around, for Luna and discovered she wasn't with them."Did Luna follow us here?"She asked Julian."I don't think so."He responded."She'd be with the new lady."He saw how serious and worried she suddenly became and wanted to reassure her."We should go."Katrienair turned to leave but the rustle was heard again from the bush. They turned to check."Did you hear that?"She asked Julian who nodded. They scanned the bush but found no one."There's no one there. It must be a..."Before he could complete his sentence, a short spear flew through their direction. It was aiming for Julian's chest but Katrienair caught it just in time. She shrieked in pain as the spear cut through her palm. Julian tried to help but the attacker was faster, he came out of the bush where he hid and grabbed Katrienair's neck befor
"Who's Luna?" Jameal asked. The tension in the atmosphere was just too much and he felt lost."Her wolf."Azazel replied.Katrienair paced around, back and forth. The corner of her eye tingled in rage. She craved for her powers. It'd have been easier to call Luna.Oh God, why?"Calm down. She would be around."Julian consoled. Katrienair ignored him and dashed into the thick bush. They all trotted behind her.They searched the bush for hours but could not find her. Katrienair was frustrated. She's just lost her immortality, now Luna. Is this a punishment or something? She remembered when Luna found her, at her worst. Why would she leave now?!"We'll find her."Julian consoled her. "Today is the third day. You have to find the others."Katrienair's eyes flew wide open in shock and disappointment. Does he really know how dear to her heart Luna is? She should give up on the search and find some beings.On a second thought, she knew
"Ethan, I know you." His hair was just too long for a man. His full black hair was dripping wet, like he just had a bath. His masculine features were perfect and he's like a few inches taller than I am.He was quiet like he isn't going to say anything or like he's dumb. He might shocked, that's expected. Shocked that someone, knew his name. This people hide their name a lot. These names, I never remember until I need them. When I have those dreams, I only remember their faces." You lived here?" I asked again, hoping he could speak.After a long while of waiting, he finally spoke."Who are you?" He whispered."I'm Katrienair...." Just then, we heard footsteps. My fellows must have heard the noise. Ethan stood up alert."Who are you huh?!"He yelled. "I see you didn't come alone."He was holding his weapon again."Will you listen to me?" I said. "I mean no harm, I swear. You're one of us."Julian and the others stormed in. They saw that he
I tied my horse to a post at the gate of the castle. It's dark blue-grey stone walls, high towers with small slit like windows, looked more medieval the the demons castle. A cross stood on its highest tower like a church.I strolled to the gates, a soldier in white asked what I was there for."I want to see the Army head.""Do you have an appointment?""Oh yes. He's expecting me in fact."I lied, praying inwardly that they didn't ask more questions."Are you the ..."The naive guard searched his brain for the name of the person the Army head had asked him to allow in."I am. You should not waste my time here."I said.He opene
"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