2024-10-12 16:12:18A soldier entered the chamber, a modest but functional space where decisions were made.
"Mayor Hans, Sir". He said, standing at attention with a salute. "What is it, Jake?". The mayor, a man in his mid-fifties, sat in a large wooden chair by the window, his gaze shifting from a document in front of him. "Noah has a guest". Jake informed him. "A guest?". Hans turned to face him fully, his interest piqued. "Yes. Her face was hidden, but I'm fairly certain it's a woman. He took her to his home". "Noah took a woman home? That's a first". Hans chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "I don’t think she’s a lover or anything like that, sir. Noah was acting... suspiciously". Jake said, his tone more serious. Hans rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Hmm. Interesting. Keep an eye on him". "As you wish". Jake replied before turning to leave. ××××××× Noah began to explain everything to Luna about how he knows her father. "My father was attacked by the Felgroths in the Forests of Eldoria and your father saved his life. But when he was finished fighting with them, my father was already so injured. He had to be taken to the infirmary or else he would've died. It was impossible for my father to survive till they reached the infirmary so Salvador Fireheart used his angelic powers to heal him. He saved his life twice, My Lady. He is our benefactor". Noah smiled. "Till the day my father lived, he remembered him in good words. He used to visit us every summer and brought gifts for me and my younger sister. I eagerly waited for him to arrive because he used to give me a ride over his back. I had seen The Defender each time he came. I recognized the sword beside you and immediately thought of him. That's why, I took you here with me. I wanted to return the favor". He then grew sad. "Then he committed some sin and they exiled him to Abyssia. I never saw him again". Luna listened to him attentively. "I promise, whenever I meet my Father, I'll tell him about you". "You will?". Noah's eyes lit up. "Yes". She smiled. He grinned and looked at her thankfully. "Tell him I miss him". "I will". Luna replied. "By the way, why are you here? All alone? You don't have a Realmwalker, you can get killed by walking through the passages like this". "I'm compelled". She said sadly. Noah seemed to understand that there was something more. "I think you should take some rest, My Lady". He said and stood up. "Would you like to have some tea?". "T-tea?". Luna said confusingly. "Terrania's special drink". Noah replied. "Like Luminara has Milk, Abyssia has Wine and Eldoria has Juices. But Tea is served hot". "Oh". Luna nodded. "Sure". He smiled and turned around. "I'll make you some". ××××××× Noah placed a clay cup in front of Luna. "It's hot, be careful". He told. Luna gave a nod. "It smells good". "Tastes even better". He replied with a smile. "Tell me about yourself, Noah". "I am just a nobody". Noah shrugged. "But this nobody is capable of a few things". Luna arched her eyebrow. "What things?". "Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. I'm the bad man here, My Lady, In the eyes of the rich people of Terrania". Luna gave a nod. "I've heard about all the injustice in Terrania". "Hmm". Noah gave a nod, sipping his tea. "More than half of the people living here are downtrodden. It hurts me to see them like this. I've spent a life of poverty and hunger. I know how it feels to be deprived of everything. Poor people here pay to afford water and the rich enjoy everything for free". "So, you steal from them?". "Yes". Noah gave a nod. "I've been to prison for a couple of times now and the Mayor has been watching my every step again since this month started. I know what I do seems kind of wrong but all I care about is Terrania's poor people". Luna smiled. "I can understand". Noah looked up at her. "Would you like a tour?". "Tour of Terrania?". Luna asked. Her eyes lit up. "Yes, I would love to show you around". "Sure, why not". She replied. Noah grinned ear to ear. "Great! Honestly, It's so good to see you here, My Lady. I see Angel Salvador in you". As they were talking, Noah noticed a silhouette outside the window. Like someone was listening. He got up slowly and shoved the worn out curtain away but whoever was there, had already ran away. Noah waved off the thought and looked back at Luna. "Your father used to share stories of other realms with me. He made me fond of gaining knowledge. The wisdom I have today is a gift from him....". They kept on talking until the sunset. ××××××× Luna and Noah were talking to each other, preparing food for the dinner when someone knocked on the door. "Coming". He said and moved towards the door. Luna watched him open the door. A soldier, dressed in the Terranian Uniform, carrying a sword entered the house. He was panting. "Quick, you have to leave!". He said in a low voice, looking back and making sure there was no one outside. He closed the door. "What happened?". Noah asked. "Mayor Hans knows that you have Salvador's daughter here. He sent his men to take her and arrest you. They'll be here soon". He told. "I'm not afraid of him". Noah chuckled. "He does that every now and then". "You can escape the prison but you have to do something about Luna". The soldier looked at Luna. "Evening, My Lady. Welcome but you're not safe. You have to leave, NOW!". Luna stood up to look at both men. "My Lady, this is John, my friend". Noah introduced. "Pleasure to meet you, John. Is everything ok?". Luna asked innocently. "I don't know. Nothing's ok about Noah ever". John glared at Noah. "Mayor thinks that Noah brought you here for some ulterior motives. He has released arrest warrants for him and he's gonna take you captive too". "Me being here has nothing to do with Noah". She told. "Tell Hans that". John replied. "Look, my Lady, I can take you back to Eldoria". "I'm not going back. I can talk to The Mayor". Luna replied. "And even if I can't, I have to go to Mystoria". "I can take you there". As they were still talking, the door was thrown open and a few soldiers entered. John found enough time to hide in a corner. To the soldiers, there was only Noah and Luna in the house. "You're under arrest, Noah Graves". They said and looked at Luna. "You're coming with us, Greywing". ×××××××
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Elion headed towards the Mayor's office while Luna waited for him at Noah's house. After waiting a few minutes, the guards let him in."Yes, Your Highness? What brings you back?". Hans asked him, standing up."I have a request". He replied."Request? You should order, My Prince". "I know what I said. I choose my words carefully". Elion said.Hans gave a nod trying to understand. "I request that you release Noah Graves". Elion stood at his place, looking at The Mayor's changed expressions."I'm afraid, that can't happen". "As far as I know, he took Luna home so you put him in prison. Now that the matter is resolved, you should release him". Elion said.Mayor shook his head. "He's accused of so many other things, My Prince. He steals from people-". "Not for himself". Elion arched his eyebrow. Hans clenched his jaws. "Terrania has its own rules and regulations. I don't think you should intervene"."I know I can't but-". "So you shouldn't". Hans said rudely. Elion clenched his ja
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Noah gestured for them to stay behind and stepped up to the wooden door, giving it a firm knock. Silence. He knocked again, louder this time.“Mr. Bartholomew? Are you in there?”After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing an old man with deep wrinkles and a permanent frown. As soon as his gaze fell on their soldier uniforms, his scowl deepened.“What do you want from me now?” he grumbled.“Mr. Bartholomew, we need to talk.” Noah said evenly.“I’ve got nothing to do with you soldiers.” the old man snapped, beginning to shut the door.“We’re not soldiers!” Noah interjected quickly. “I’m Noah.”Bartholomew scoffed. “Even if you were God, I wouldn’t care.”Noah clenched his jaw but remained calm. “Look, I’m Jack Graves’ son. I need your help. Please, this is important.”At the mention of his father’s name, Bartholomew’s hands faltered on the doorframe. His eyes narrowed.“What is it?” he asked gruffly.“These are my friends, Luna and Elion.” Noah gestured behind him. “We need your N
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As they crept toward the fortress, the eerie silence was broken by the distant sound of rustling—too rhythmic to be the wind.“They know we’re here.” Noah whispered.Elion drew his sword, gripping it tightly. Luna extended her hands, summoning the shadows around them. The mist thickened, responding to her presence.Then, from the darkness, they emerged.The Mithanguils.They moved like wraiths, their bodies long and sinewy, their skin shimmering like oil in the moonlight. Their eyes, bright as molten silver, pulsed with an unnatural glow. They made no sound, but their movements were sharp, predatory.Noah inhaled sharply. “Stay in the shadows. Do not—”Before he could finish, one lunged at him. He rolled aside just in time, its clawed hand slashing through the air where he had been.Elion charged, his blade slicing through the creature’s arm. It let out a terrible, breathless hiss, its wound sealing almost instantly.“They heal fast!” Elion shouted.Luna flung her hands forward, and t
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Aldric and Noah stood at the edge of the plains, the sky above them painted in shades of deep orange and violet. The land stretched endlessly ahead, a vast, open expanse with scattered patches of tall grass. In the distance, the bulls grazed lazily, their strong bodies outlined against the fading sunlight.“She drove it away.” Aldric said, exhaling as he adjusted the straps of his bag.“Yeah.” Noah murmured, running a hand through his hair. “Let’s just hope we get out fine.”Aldric smirked. “Remember the challenge?”Noah grinned. “I do.”“Good, but we can’t do that right now. I say we take one bull and ride it together.”“No.”“Yes.”They locked eyes.“Let’s draw.”Aldric pulled out two small sticks, one slightly longer than the other. Noah picked first.The short one.Aldric grinned in victory. “Looks like we’re riding together.”Noah groaned. “Great.”They made their way toward the herd. The bulls, large and muscular, eyed them warily as Aldric approached. With experienced ease, he
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