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deathlord45 -> RE: A Broken Fate (3/7/2013 15:42:39)
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Chapter 2:
“Both of you enough.”spoke a new voice. The voice was deep and powerful the only person Drake had ever met that had a voice like that was his friend Prince Arros, Luna's older brother. Turning towards Arros, Drake saw that he looked the same as always tall, muscular, blond shoulder length hair. Due to the muscle that Arros had many people thought he was a dim witted hulk, but Drake knew all that muscle housed the mind of a brilliant tactician.
“Arros what are you doing here?” asked Luna a little annoyed to have her brother reprimand her in front of Drake and Kane.
“I'm here on official business today.” he replied walking into the Council chamber “You three just going to stand there or are you going to come in, you all have a part in my plan.” Drake, Kane and Luna shared a look of wondering of what Arros had meant by plan as they followed him in to the Council chamber.
The chamber was massive, but bare except for the massive table, at the table sat the entire Council as well as Terra, she looked like she had been waiting there for a long while. At the head of the table sat the Drakous leader Serge. As Drake and company approached the table Serge stood and spoke
“Ah. Prince Arros there you are we've been waiting, and I see you brought the others with you. Please have a seat we have much to discuss.” As Arros and the others took their seats, Luna next to Arros, Drake and Kane next to Terra. Serge began to speak
“What is discussed here most not leave this room it is to stay between the Prince, the Council and you four Drakous members. There appears to be a great host gathering to the North in the Frozen Barrens. As Drakous is closest to the Frozen Barrens we will be sending scouts there to determine how dangerous it is while Prince Arros brings the army north. At which point we will join forces to deal with the threat if need be.” As Serge stop for a breath.
Kane spoke up “So that's where we come in we are going to be the scouts?”.
“No.” respond Serge shaking his head “You four are going out on a mission of utmost importance.”
“Four?” asked Terra sceptically “I only see three of us and Arros' brat of a sister. With all du-”
“Terra shush.” Drake hissed as he interrupted her “Sir none of us” gesturing to himself, his friends and Luna “are full members so how can we go on a mission?” he asked hoping Serge could stop Terra from insulting Luna in the middle on the Council chamber.
“Glad you asked Drake. You four. Yes four.” spoke Serge before Terra could interrupt again “Each of you have skills, traits and talents that when used in conjunction are key to completing this mission. Drake your tactical skills and swordsmanship are par none you passed your test when you beat Secrous in a training duel and outsmarted Arros in that tactics training exercise a few years ago. Kane your natural ease and skill at negotiation will make you invaluable to this team you passed your test when you brokered peace between veterans and the trainees. Terra your skill and knowledge of magic will make you a key asset in this mission you passed your test by healing Drake and Kane after they were wound by that imp that got into the fort some how. Lastly Luna your knowledge and skill in tracking and herbs will keep all of you safe to an extent on this mission you passed your test when you helped Terra heal Drake and Kane because you helped them even though you think they didn't deserve help. You see we have been testing each of you over the years secretly in case some of the things that have been happening lately ever started. The only reason that we haven't sent you four out on mission before is because not all of you had finished your training. It was common knowledge among the veterans and the other trainees that each of you had already past your tests.”
“So whats this mission you want to send us on?” asked Kane voicing the question bubbling in their minds to their surprise Arros answered.
“There have been reports of strange creatures appearing all over the kingdom. We have investigated these sighting and rumors and have deduced that these aren't regular monster sightings. There are a high number of these reports in the merchant city of Tarquilous.” As Arros stopped to take a breath Luna interjected.
“Wait isn't Tarquilous the center of all trade and commerce for the entire kingdom?”.
“Yes it is.” responded Arros “Also certain shipments are being attacked and destroyed a few miles away from the city. These shipments are vital for troop deployments and movements across the kingdom as long as these attacks continue moving the troops north to join Drakous in order to deal with the host gathering in the Frozen Barrens will take longer than usual. Both me and Serge have come to the same conclusion that these three seemingly unrelated events are linked in some way.”
“So that's what you want us to do.” said Drake a bit of realization in his voice “You want us four to go to Tarquilous and deal with whatever has been destroying the shipments, find out what exactly are these strange creatures being seen in Tarquilous and if they're dangerous and if they are, deal with them.”
"Yes that about sums it up.” spoke Serge “Now another matter and a few minor details that need to be discussed. First who will be you leader? Second this will be covert so you won't be traveling as Drakous members just regular travelers/mercenaries so we won't be able to send help or give you anything beyond some supplies, some horses and simple weapons and clothing beyond that getting to Tarquilous and dealing with the problems you will be on your own. Third Luna you will have to travel in regular clothing and have to leave your royal entrapments here.”
“Fine with me.” she responded looking at her brother and the rest of her group “Anything to protect the kingdom, it's people and my friends here at Drakous. Also I say that Drake should be our leader.” Agreement to her last statement rang through the group
“I expected as much.” spoke Arros “So Drake what's the plan?”
“The plan is simple we get to Tarquilous, figure out the problems there, solve them, and join the last shipment heading towards the army so we can help with the problem in the Frozen Barrens. I was planning on traveling light anyways. So Kane, Terra and Luna go and get your things packed and meet me at the stables we have a long journey ahead of us,” without further comment the young warriors left the chamber.
As the doors closed behind the young warriors Arros muttered sorrowfully “I hoped to save them from this fate.” the rest of the Council except Serge were all ready out of earshot, leaving to attend to their various duties about the fort to prepare for the coming battle.
Serge walked over to the depressed prince and said “I know my friend I know. Unfortunately this path was unavoidable. Hopefully Drake can change something so that we will all have a chance to be together again in this chamber,” walking over to a page that had just arrived with a map. “So until the prophecy comes to pass we have work to do to ensure that we will beat Mallek,” taking the map and walking to the table, after thanking the page.
“Of course Mallek is the primary danger, I just hope that his three generals died when they fell off that glacier cliff all those years ago,” spoke Arros leaning over the map that Serge had just unrolled. “So how much do we know about Mallek's forces?” he asked pointing on the Northern most section of the map that was the Frozen Barrens.
“As far as our scouts can tell his forces consist of mostly ice deamons, imps, elements and a few humes. The scouts have also reported on seeing his current Generals and from their descriptions I've been able to find some references to them and they appear to be the three. Kraylis, Lieka and Khorso and the scouts have reported infighting between Kraylis and Lieka which is to our advantage,” responded Serge.
“I guess it was to much to expect that they'd have fallen to their deaths,” huffed Arros. “Hopefully we'll be able to finally beat Mallek this time around.”
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