Khalodi practiced how he would start the conversation with Khal Duraho. He had to be indeed witty and smart about it. He had to put it in a way that the king won't see it coming. He let out an exasperated sigh, the Deputy General did it intentionally, he shouldn't be rehearsing his death wish in a cold evening.‘I heard the king is having dinner and has invited all of us to join him in his exquisite dining chamber,’ Kaminski said with a tinge of pity on Khalodi.Great! Very great time for the king to drive a sword through my good heart, right in front of my peers, Khalodi let out flatly.That evening before dinner, Khalodi got into his black velvet three-piece suit an hour earlier. He was nervous, he clasped his hands behind his back. He glanced at the passage out of a corner of his eye and then turned his head away. He went to the window and looked out. He kept moving about, he told himself, trying to steer away thoughts about the possibilities of the outcome that could occur when he
He asked, "What allegations are my whimsical General denying and seeks to refute, Khal Duraho said making an entrance moving straight to his highly decorated outstanding velvet chair of others.Greetings my king! General Gray said bowing his headMay your reign be blissful and continue to see to the progress of the people of the land of the Giants, General Kaminski added bowing his head as well.Taking a seat, he looked at Khalodi expecting his own greetings. He smiled, ‘Greetings your highness, may your reign last forever and be peaceful, he said ironically.‘Thank you General Khalodi. Why you all standing? Or you're not as hungry as the king?’ He laughed out loud.Kaminski felt embarrassed that he refused to answer to his article of reverence but replied immediately to Khalodi's. Gray couldn't ignore the favoritism of the king as well, it made him angry as well.‘Isn't this a lovely night? All my generals with me on the night of the supposed sacrifice, if not that a small portion
"IT CAN'T BE HIDDEN FOR LONG!!! General Gray tapped to get his attention while he dismissed the servant. ‘ What's the matter, ehn, what's the problem?’ Gray asked with concern.‘Marx was seen heading north with some humans,’ Kaminski whispered back to Gray and Grays face immediately showed the reaction mixed with surprise and happinessWhat do you intend to—?‘I won't condone secrecy on my dinning table and you must speak in sincerity the conversation you were having just now,’ Khal Duraho said sternly.Khalodi continued to signal Kaminski to tell him what was happening with sign language so that he knew how to intercept the result of Khal Duraho's anger. Gray knew no matter their differences, Khalodi was hardly a snitch and always knew how to salvage a precarious situation. He immediately swung into action trying to explain the news that brought about all the fuss while Kaminski stammered trying to given an answer that would not endanger anyone.‘Your exce..llen..cy, it's no..thing
‘Yes war,’ Ethan answered.‘Who's fighting? And against who?’ Cassandra asked.‘Bad giants against good giants,’ Ethan answered.What side are you on? She asked‘We are on the good side, the bad guys are in the castle ruling and causing pandemonium,’ Ethan replied irhetorically.‘We? I've not said anything about accepting your offer’ Cassandra said almost with no room for persuasion.‘Where would you rather be than helping out in ways which you're experienced and love?’ Ethan asked tightly.I brought Pat here so that means I have to go back with him, my mom is waiting for me also-Ethan cut in ‘The bad giants killed Williams babies, they're wicked, they need to be stopped and after we conquer them, then’ -The twins are with my mom in Southeros, thy are not dead,’ Cassandra interjected, announcing strongly.Ethan turned to look at Williams and he nodded.’ The giant even confirmed, she's not pulling our legs,’ Williams said convincingly.‘Wow! So you think I could play around with suc
The king of the giants, draped in a camouflaged purple robe and adorned with it's golden buttons stood at the edge of his castle's entrance on his white stallion. It was still the dead of night, the moon casting an ethereal glow upon the polished marble floors. The flickering torches lining the walls bathed the room in a dancing light, creating shadows that seemed to whisper secrets in the king's ears.Beside him stood his most trusted companions, General Khalodi, General Gray, General Silver, the Deputy General , and General Henry. They were dressed in lustrous armor, each detail reflecting their unique strengths and unwavering loyalty. With a final glance around the surroundings, the king raised his hand, signaling the beginning of their mission.As the castle gates opened, the cold night air rushed in, carrying with it a sense of urgency. The sky was still inked with darkness, the stars hidden behind a veil of clouds. The clock chimed, the resonant clang echoing through the courtya
Caitlyn moved to the window, straining to see through the gloom. "I'm not sure, ma'am," she murmured. "It sounded like it was coming from very close by, maybe ten or fifteen cottages away."The grandmother's heart raced. "Pandemonium in the cottages? This is a peaceful city, why wailings in the night? Do you think... do you think they've come for the babies?"Caitlyn's face was etched with concern. "I don't know, ma'am. I think you're just overthinking and squeamish this morning."It got louder and louder,the screams. The louder it became, the closer it was. She was certain the dream was a premonition but she was unhappy she wasn't able to act in time, it pained her so much.The grandmother's gaze darted to the crib, where the twins slept on, oblivious to the growing tension in the cottage. She moved to the window, peering out into the darkness. In the distance, she could see figures moving, shadows darting between the cottages."Caitlyn, what's happening out there?" the grandmother whi
‘Children crying, children crying and someone trying to stop them,’ the deputy general answered.Suddenly, a new voice cut through the questioning, commanding and authoritative. "Enough. We're wasting time. Fan out and search the house. They have to be here somewhere." It was Henry's.She knew it was over, standing where she was she heard it clearly, why wouldn't they also? She couldn't blame it on anyone, the twins betrayed them. They just had to be quiet for about a minute more and it would have been all over.‘Woman, are you deaf? I said do you leave alone?’ Henry thundered.‘I stay with my mother-‘And?’ Henry asked cutting her short‘No one else,’ she swore.Grandmother's breath caught in her throat as she heard the sound of footsteps approaching the closet. She pressed herself and the twins further into the corner, praying that they would not be discovered.The door handle rattled, and Grandmother's heart pounded in her ears. This was it – they were going to be found. She squee
As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the bustling camp, Williams gathered his warriors for one final briefing."My friends," he said, his voice carrying a weight of authority and resolve, "the time has come to march on Khal Duraho's stronghold. We go to reclaim our children, our most precious treasures, and to deliver justice upon those who have wronged us."The warriors listened intently, their eyes burning with a fierce determination."We know the risks that lie ahead," Williams continued, "but we also know the strength of our convictions. We fight not for glory or conquest, but for the love of our families, our freedom, and our way of life."He paused, scanning the faces of his people, his own expression etched with a deep sense of purpose."I will not lie to you – the battle will be fierce, and the odds may seem daunting. But I have faith in each and every one of you. I have seen your courage, your skill, and your unwavering loyalty. Together, we will overcome the cha