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THE ROOT OF DARKNESS THIRTY NINE
The following morning, I wake up with a rough push against my shoulder. I open my eyes to see that it was Sir Barrett. “Ye sleep like a log lad because of the pretty princess?”. He teased with a grin.Before I could respond one of the knights interrupted us. “We have to get moving”. We all stood up, clearing up our belongings as we began our journey before the sun came up. Even though I rode with sleepy eyes, I could see clearly the beauty of the area we’d approached via the hillside.I see that the farmers were already up and toiling their soils, the traders already brought out their goods for sale. I was marvelled because I thought this island wouldn't have any of this as they seemed to be rich in gold. "Don't be silly". Christina says. "Father makes everyone on the island work. Have you heard that adage: 'No man is an idle island'?". I nod my head. "Pretty much". "Well here, 'no man on this island is idle' ". As we ride on, I see a waterfall that was simply magnificent to the e
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FORTY
“Bloody hell, we’re all gonna die!”. Sir victor cries aloud unable to keep his mutters low as his anxiety seemed to have reached it’s peak.Never have I ever seen him so unsettled and unbalanced before as though he was being attacked spiritually. But what to do and what to say? I myself was thinking the exact same thing. That death awaited us all as the female giant neither stopped her yelling nor did she seem to be mellowing down. He throws his hands to his head, all hope lost as he ruffled his hair. “I’m never going to see my newborn baby boy again. I never even got to name him”. Sir Barret grabs Sir Victor’s collar slapping some sense into him. “This isn’t the end so don’t say things like that just yet, mate. Think positively. You are still going to name that little waggort of yours”. “Are you certain?”“I swear by god”. Those words seemed to calm Sir Victor down a notch. “We need to get out of here”. Aunt says concluding that it was best we start running if we were going to d
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FOURTY ONE
Back in the sky kingdom, The king paced around in his throne room as his heart was filled with unrest. He needed to hear a news, anything at all that the princess was back within the castle walls.But he heard nothing of the sort. Except maybe the sound of ants crawling on the wall. Without so much of a warning, the king had quickly unsheathed the sword hanging loosely by his guard’s waist as he charged towards the ants with range. With a loud shout that startled the guards as well as the maidservants of the castle, he slaughtered the ants. He was very upset, way beyond words that his daughter had left the castle alone without her guards and could be hurt right this minute. Or rather, was he upset that the only thing that could bring him wealth could be in danger?. A million thought rammaged through his brain as he thought of what would become of him if per chance, outcasts, as this was what they called people that like me, who were still hiding in the palace found of what the pri
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FOURTY TWO
The dinning table seemed like a feast for a king. Never in my life had I seen such different varieties of food where I was allowed to eat as much as I wanted to my satisfaction. “My king, this is too much”. My Aunt says, overwhelmed. “This is our last feast”. The king said. “It’s both an apology and a token of my gratitude to you and the rest of your family so please, this doesmt even come close to showing my emotions”. Air Victor chuckled nervously. “We thank you, my King”. “Please, dig in”. I look at the dishes one after the other. There was too many to choose from that I didn’t even know what to start with first. But luckily, Christina had come to my aid as she placed a green leaf on my plate. “Try this first, Jack”. I smile at her as I pick up the green leaf. Before I could put it in my mouth, I halt as I remember the last time Sir Victor, Sir Barrett and I had once eaten their meal. This was giant’s flesh. It had to be. “What’s wrong, Jack?”. Inquired the king. “Is the fo
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FOURTY THREE
After we came back to the palace from the market place, I am being shown to a room that I had all to myself. But all the way, my mind was on the words of that young man I’d met earlier in the festival, his last words to be precise. After I’d rejoined Christina from the restroom, she’d inquired why I’d taken so long and I’d just told her that I’d lost my way . I tried to act as calm as possible not giving away any suspicious behavior. But I couldn’t help but think about it. The man had said that he’d flirted with Christina and that was what made the rich merchant not want to have her again and furious, the king had banned him from the island but he’d always stocked around Incase one day the princess might need his help. And I was grateful, I mean, I should be grateful that he’d saved the princess from getting married to that rich merchant who clearly wanted to take advantage of her but why was I burning with jealousy instead over the fact that he'd flirted with the princess!.“Snap
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FOURTY FOUR
The following morning I wake up with Christina already awake nestled in my arms, holding onto me ever so tightly. “Goodmorning”. I greet with a smile but she doesn’t reply me which bothers me as we’d just spent an intimate night together. A million thoughts ran through my mind. Was last night not good? Was I bad at it?. It was my first time afterall so I wasn’t expecting to be perfect either but above average wouldn’t hurt. “Are you alright, my princes—”“I want to go with you, Jack “. She says in whispers. Audible whispers. More words didn’t need to be said to understand what she meant for I clearly knew. “I could just stay here with you if you would agree”. I say not wanting a dispute between her and the king but that didn’t sit well with Christina. Upset, Christina rolls out of my arms. “There’s so much more to this kingdom that you suspect, Jack. It’s not all rainbow and sunshine everyday”. She argues. “The giants you see all around aren’t enemies of this kingdom but rather
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FOURTY FIVE
I’d pretended as if I’d left the kingdom and returned home but stopped in the woods, where I knew the knights and my Aunt would be waiting for me to tell them about my plan to escape with the princess. “What was so important that it couldn’t wait till we returned home?”. Sir Victor questioned strongly. It was written all over his face that he couldn’t wait to go back to his son and wife. “I apologize for taking out of your time”. I say from one knight to the other.”But this is a matter of urgency”.“Then speak with a matter of urgency, lad. We don’t have all day”. Barrett spoke calmly. The calmness in his tone was only made possible because of my Aunt’s presence and to that, I was grateful for. “It’s about the princess. She wants to follow us back to our land”. “No. No, not at all. Perish that thought”. Sir Barett say the minute my words come out.“Barett, let’s atleast hear him out”. Sir Hansman cajoled. “No. There’s no thinking this. The king would be very furious when he finds
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS FOURTY SIX
Feeling uneasy and almost sick of the smell that oozed out from the giant’s clearing, I nearly forget the reason I’d decided to come here and had almost turned back the way I came but after chiding myself harder and one last time, I make my way into the clearing where the giants would notice me quickly and as expected, they did.They start to charge towards me upon sight, seeing me as a meal to be eaten but I hold up my hands. “Wait”. Surprisingly, they halt and to that, I was grateful for or else I would have taken off quicker than my next breath. “I have an offer for you all”One of the bigger giants amongst the troops before me seemed fascinated by this idea as it opened it’s mouth and spoke as a strong sewage breathe accompained his words. “Wh-at is t-hi-s of-fe-r?”I repressed the urge to cover my nose at the stinch of his breathe as I table out my offer. “I want to offer you a chance at revenge”. The giant quirked it’s brow, confused by clearly intrigued. “Re-ve-n-ge?”“Yes” I
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