The brothers were walking to their rooms, they needed their respective armors. Before their paths apart, they stopped at the prince chambers.
─It's going to be a big encounter, we're going to be victorious. Nero, we'll show them who the Lundbergs are, they'll regret comming here! ─said the young one with too much excitement. Nero took Raidha's arm, pulled it slightly towards him, while facing his little brother, he sighed.
─Rai, I want you to carry this with you ─he put a flare on his hand.
─What?! I don't need any of this ─annoyed he returned the object ─. Don't you trust me?
─It's not that, Helios is surely attacking you. You've been blessed by two kivet goddesses, and... ─he made emphasis on this last word ─. You're one of the only two people who have injured him ─he put again the flare on Raidha's hand.
─Well, there you have it, there's no reason that I need something like this ─he threw away the object ─. Don't forget, this guy is always by my side ─he knocked his bodyguard's armor making noise. Then he enter his chambers, followed by the others.
─If in battle you and Heimon are the only ones against Helios, or you USE THIS to ask for help, o you retreat ─with a frowny face, he gave the flare to the bodyguard ─. It's an order.
─You think I'm gointo to lose my fight or need any help? I'm way more stronger than YOU ─he smirked.
─Raidha! I don't want Aaren's fateful ending happen to you!! (1) ─he yelled angrily, punching the door.
For the young one, his brother that always had been like a father to him, the one that he addmire the most, his role model, not just was "attacking" his pride with such words; he was showing that there was no trust towards him, and that only death was imminent. At least that was how the... if I may, the dramatic prince perceived it. Just to be clear, he was in full furor of his adolescence.
─Nero, I don't need you to worry about me at that extent ─he was trying to calm his anger ─. In fact, I'm going to show you that I can beat him, Raidha Lunderg, the prince that defeated the tyrant emperor!! ─he laughed and took a victorious pose over his bed ─. The flare should be carried by YOU. The one who has more odds to die, is your Majesty ─he made a mocking reverence ─. And if you die, the only reason you'll be remembered is because you were the worst King of Iskyla, who let the empire destroy this kingdom.
─Raidha Lundberg!! ─he glared at him, bit his lips to say no more, he calmed down; and with a serious tone he spoke ─. You're imposible when you're like this ─closed his fist, turn around and at the door he said ─. Go to the central courtyard as soon as posible.
─Yeah, we know, we'll be there.
•◊◊◊•
In the Iskylian sky, the last remains of the black fire works were vanishing, the civilians ran for shelter, soldiers were receiving orders to fight. At the tallest tower of the white castle, was the mechanism to deploy the city's shield. It was a cupola of electricity that cover Iskyla's perimeter, there were stations on the floor that sealed the shield. It was like a light yellow cloak; but if you tried to cross it from the outside, you would get a deadly shock. You had to be extremely strong to make it.
Nero activated it. After that, he used his water powers to create a heavy rain, all this with two purposes: first, with the enemy soaked would be weakened to the shield electric powers; and second, when the rain touched the dome, it would evaporate causing a fog, blocking the enemy sight.
Helios noticed the king's goals ─. Tsk, something to be expected from my strongest rivals. I'll play along, it will be fun ─he said with a smirk.
Dragons from the sky, knights from land and sea were attacking the city's protection unsuccesfully. The imperial troops were burned or completely carbonized.
─Raynard! ─a green haired man with dark armor and electric sparks emanating from him, approached the emperor and kneeled before him, he was a dark sentinel.
─At your service, your Eminence.
─The shield must contact the floor with some sort of building... destroy that shield!!
─As you wish! ─the electric kivet sentinel disappeared at speed of light.
Nero was about to show himself at the courtyard to rise his army moral, but a beautiful lady stopped him ─. It's finally here sweetie, an opportunity to stop the empire once and for all ─said his queen, while she caress his cheek. Arleene Lundmberg: with long blonde braided hair, jade eyes, since young she dominated healing powers from the herbal kivet.
─That's right, we'll go all out ─hugged his wife from her waist ─. I need your healers act fast, it won't be an easy day.
─We'll be there... ─her smile faded ─. Hmmn, something is bothering you... and it's not the battle...
─...Raidha and his mood swings ─Arleene ask for what happened ─. He offended 'cause I worry too much for him ─he roled his eyes ─. Also I ordered him to ask for help if he faces Helios by himself...
─Aww, honey.
─My dear, just make sure that your best healers support him, please.
─I will ─they kissed and both walked to the courtyard.
─Your Majesty, we're ready ─Rasmus pointed the eager army.
The king nodded in gratitude, he stepped forward where everybody could see him, he cleared his throat.
─In a few moments an arduous battle awaits us, a beast of thousands swords and lances is surrounding our home, threatening all that we love and cherish. Won't be easy to stop them, nevertheless I believe in all and each of you. Do not let doubt and uncertaninty lessen the gallantry and courage of your hearts, if the enemy knocks you down, you get back up; when they hit you, you hit back harder; it's time to let out our lion within. We are all part of Iskyla, the kingdom that hasn't fallen against the empire, go all out and we will succed. Take your weapons and fight by my side!!
─Woaaaah!!! ─the Iskylian army was euphoric.
─Charge!!
——
(1) Aaren Haugard: he was a good friend of Nero. In his youth, both fought together in numerous occasions, saving towns and cities under the empire claws. Then Nero ascended the throne, and Aaren became one of the five elite warriors of Hegyerdös. Eventhough a year and a half before this story takes place, Helios attacked and devastated this city, murdering Aaren easily; who is worth to mention, he was the other person that managed to injure the emperor. If you want to see how Aaren lost his battle... welp, then you must read my webcomic (chapter 18).
Comments (0)
See all