Under a large Boabab tree.
"Quite a hide."Amani scoffed, standing at the foot of a large Boabab tree whose height was close to a mirage, let alone its unprecedented breadth. You could say that it'd been fed with magic, if there's anything as such.There was an opening in the root of the tree from where she was standing. She edged towards it and climbed down the wooden stairs made under the root, climbing down into the underground hide.As soon as she stepped down the last stair, she looked up ahead of it. The room was lit up with torches in every corners. And to the north of where she was standing was a super tall man, seating on a bed, with his back to her.She edged towards the fellow who was been chanted upon by a poet who sang his very own praise; the God-king, Xerxes."Quite a hide you found yourself."Amani teased. Xerxes suddenly held up one of his hands and the poet stopped odeing. He twirled his fingIn the Woods of Agranah. "I've been having nightmares ever since that day. I couldn't get over it."The scarred face of the three men shot at the two at his front; the poet and the fourth guy. "That's quite something mild. How about I who had to face the family of that lousy mouth. How easy did you think twould be, explaining to them that their husband and father was turned into a hammer?"The fourth guy had built his own stance. The scarred face asked,"What story did you make up with?"The fourth guy halted under a large tree. The poet was next to him and the scarred face caught up. He sort his words,"Told them that he absconded and deserted them. I said he must had been scared to keep living in this hard land. Things haven't been working well for majority of us. So, he bolted.""Did they take your words?"The scarred faced seemed to have too many questions. "Why wouldn't t
Agranah. Palace. "What brings the god back to Agranah?"Jaith was on his knees, his face scarcely looking up at the God-king who was well established in the throne of Agranah.Xerxes kept his gaze on Jaith for a while, obviously not ready to give him a response. Then he looked away suddenly from him to the new throne beside the real throne. Then to one of his elites, he called,"Take this away and make a pebble of it. No other throne shall sit beside the God-king's. I have to come to stay in Agranah, and you mortal..."Now addressing Jaith who cowered at the aura,"Shall be the commander of my army."Jaith stuttered as he watched the appointed elite lift the throne; how was it even possible for a random man to do that? Such cedar throne! Oops! He forgot. No random persons was close to a God! All's predetermined!"I have no right to question the choice of the god. But if I may ask, what inspired
Outside the Palace Wall. Agranah. "Halt!!!!"Alanor called on the top of his voice, holding up his left hand. He was seated on the horse which was facing the army he had just led into Agranah. "You all shall remain here while I go to the God-king to inform him of our arrival. Then your fates shall be etched in the platter of time."He looked from an angle of the army to the other, then added,"Keep your place and hold your peace. I can't promise you how early or long twill take to return to you with words."The army echoed a noise inspired by their approval. Alanor turned his horse towards the huge gate locking the walls together. The guards of Agranah guiding the gates opened for him. Point in time he was about to step in, Jaith stepped out. He was quick to words,"If it's not the new king of Agranah.""Former king, you meant."Jaith dismissed, greeting him warmly. Alanor climbed off h
Evening. In the Woods of Agranah. "Malisa, Malisa."Hannibal called repeatedly as Malisa, face an epitome of rage, stood up from the round stone and began to walk away. Seeing that his call would breed nothing, he stood up and rushed to her. He grabbed one of her arms,"At least here me out."She snatched her arm from his hold. She barked,"What do you have to say? Sit back and let that bitch of a lady -- no, that heartless panther rip his heart out in the stupid war?"She tried to calm down,"You said already that Kie doesn't want to be the king. And I can attest to that. If he really wanted to, he wouldn't had ran away on my wedding day, knowing what a marriage to a princess would earn him. What every man would kill to have!!!"She allowed the loops of breath to settle in her lungs before she picked up from where she'd stopped,"I can find my way with Kie. He now loves me before that bitch she r
At the mouth of the cave. "Now is the time."Samantha said to Kie. She was dressed in a black flowing gown with red embroidery. Kie was next to her, the both of them standing at the mouth of the cave. Kie was dressed as a warrior, forgive me, an emperor I mean. Or you could say, a Warlord, with eyes trained by rage and vigor. "I can't wait."The hem of his V-shaped red top, paving for the deep black tight pants. The pants sucked halfway into the gleaming hunting boot. A wooly cotton cape overall, hanging around his neck and down his back...He followed her through the dark cave till they came to a stop. "Here we are."She turned to him. Her eyes glowing. He didn't freak out this time. He was already used to it."I've got this."Kie encouraged himself and stepped forward, into a spot he felt was rather convenient. But twasnt really about the convenience, 'twas about a strange spiritual facto
Agranah Palace. "You can't barge i--"A guard tried to stop another guard who was bent on meeting the God-king at once. The desperate guard broke his way through and hurried through the throne hall towards where Xerxes was. The throne hall was filled with the activities like the previous day. You wouldn't had guessed that something fiery was about to scorch Agranah. The guard didn't stop as he hurried through but was stopped by the elites. Xerxes noticed then raised one of his hands. Silence knew its place as usual. But before he could ask, the guard's throat flexed its needs,"The army arrived. The army of the furious dead. They are marching towards the field by the Arena.""Be at peace, dear mortal. How large is this army?"Xerxes' thick voice filled the room. The guard took a few loops of breath before he came on,"Around a thousand army. But they are not humans! They are wierd looking really creepy. I wat
In the Woods of Agranah. "What was that darkness??"Caramel asked, holding both Hannibal and Malisa in her curious gaze. Malisa added to the confusion,"Not once. Not twice. But three times now. Who knows whether or not to expect another?"Hannibal figured out that he was the only one with the answer and didn't keep them hanging,"It's sorcery. It could be Samantha. We both know what she's up to now. She wouldn't stop until she'd helped Kie become the King of Agranah.""There's only one way to find out."That was Malisa. Caramel walked to Hannibal,"Do you think that it's the best option? What if we meet with cruelty. I'm just getting to know you, and don't want to lose you."He held her small face in his palms and assured,"You are not going to lose me. Okay? We'll live beyond these trying times. We've seen worst."She hugged him. He held unto her passionately for a short while.
The batch of 300k men. "Who the fuck fights in the dark for fuck's sake!"Jaith groaned, running from the echo of voices. He could hear the clanging and clashing of swords behind him. He had been running since the battle had become so tough that he could hardly breathe. He had a torch in his hand which lit his way, and he was headed through the single hallway of a royal building. This building was for general meetings which was built in the heart of Agranah. That was the place noblemen met whenever Wealene, the former king, refused to be disturbed by royal advances. "Just a little more."Jaith urged himself, hurrying though the hallway. He could see the door to the room he was heading to. He was very close now. Suddenly, he heard a thud behind him. He flinched, waving the touch towards the direction. He was panting heavily."Who's that?"He called, looking expectantly as well as devastated. The light of