STEEL AND FLESH

THE MARCH 1

"At last you are going back to the palace."

"Yes." King Lauihnio replied. "There have been rumours of my death, so I need the people to see that I am alive, and strong." He continued.

"I new that would happen."

"And I must tell you that those rumours of my death, has brought consequences uncle."

Lord Mordian began to look concerned. "What consequences?" He asked.

"According to Lord Garthine Polion, the rebellious faction increases in number on a daily basis."

"That is serious." Lord Mordian frowned. "If I could remember correctly, you once talked to me about a planned revolt, from a fraction of your population, however I had no idea that it was a serious issue." He said.

"It is uncle, it is very serious."

"Hmmm, that means you will have enough work to do when you get back."

"Yes." Suddenly he began to hear thudding steps, mixed with the clanging sounds of steel, however with each breath, the thudding sounds, became louder.

King Lauihnio rushed to the window to check out the reason fo