The Land: Autumn

Sun Sets, We'll Rise

Its only a mere seconds before the sun set. All guardians are in position, ready for any possible attack. Rim was standing in the front line defense, he was wearing a black suit made from dragons scales, the one that dad used to wear. Even though we quarrels in some time, I never hate him. He is my brother after all, and for a younger sister I do worry for his safety.

I pull myself up and walk towards the chambers. Its my duty to make sure that no one can get there, if the first line loses. I position myself in the front line Selene is beside me. Soldiers and guardians are in circular position. In the middle of our circles is the three chamber. As dark kills the light, a loud sounds of drums fills the palace. A signal that rebels are now attacking.

We stand firm waiting for anything. Ready for anyone. Screams, explotions, roars of dragons, and sounds of metals, the melody of chaos filled the atmosphere of the night. It was warm yet we felt cold. Hours had passed, but what we heard never stops it became more blare every minute.

"So, we will just stand here and do nothing" I hears Selene murmured and then she let out a long shigh.

"Were the last line of defense selene, our duty is important we have to protect the chambers" I told her

"Great, no magic can broke the spells on it, yet were protecting it like its so vulnerable." She stated,and I notice the sarcasm, she then gave me a quick glance.

"Winter magic can break the chambers spell, so it is still vulnerable" I whisper, 'Now I tell her a secret'

"Really?"She asked in shock. I nod as a confirmation.

" Oh, sorry" She then gave me a sweet smile.

Selene is really funny, for some time she's mad and seconds later she's happy. 'What a bipolar'

After our little conversation, we stays in silence. Torturing ourselves to sound of melancholy that we vividly hears. Minutes had passed, when I hears a sound of footsteps toward the hall. I raise my hand and gesture for the guardians to be ready. When the huge door sprang open, soldier was about to attack. But then I saw a soldeir, a palace soldier covered with blood.

"HALT" I Commanded immediately, the soldiers comply instantly, lowering their spears and bows.

I run toward the soldier, with Selene. As I reach him, he was half conscious, and so weak that he cant walk anymore. I shouted for healers luckily Chera a palace healer come over without any delay.

"Lady chief.... Y-your needed.... In the thrones..." He said between his coughs.

"T-the.. K-king...... Chief Rim" He cant make a proper sentence but I understand what the message is. So I quickly stands and make my way to the throne.

"Selene is in command" I shouted before emerging to the dark.

"But thala..." I never got the chance to hears what selene says. But I know she'll be fine, I trust her that much.

I arrive at the throne in no time. Smoke and scream fills the room as i enter.

I immediately scan the place to find Rim. And there I saw two blooded man fighting side to side. Rim was busy casting spells and with his looks he is exhausted. Beside him is no other than King Hersimion, with his red suit built by magic. He was holding his sword in right arm, he keeps on swaying it, as he slay rebels. Rebels blood drips from his sword, the crystal color of his sword is now stained with blood.

I run into them, killing rebels on my way with my sword in one strike. We fight side to side, Rim the king and I. I chants the ilikia spell an aging spell that can make any living creature get older or younger in a snap, as legions tried to approach us.

The legion in front of us instantly turns into an egg. Where it started before becoming a beast.

"Aging spell, that was nice but not that pro" I heard Rim says as he kick an enemy in front of him. I keep on chanting the spell while launching arrows from my bow.

"Im kind'a old for this" The king state and let out a soft laugh. He was grunting and sure his tired but he keep on fighting with us. He reminded me of my father.

I was just ten back then.

"Father, get up.. Please" I keep on saying as I watch my father loses balance inside the gladiators' ring. I watch the fight intently in the podium. Its a long battle, where weapons are scattered to the ground and wounded soldiers are eating dust and wet by their own blood.

My father quickly gathers his strength and hit his enemy with one strong blast of spell. Then crowd gone crazy with its cheers and claps.

My father wins and Im the most happy person among the crowd.

"Thala" I was taken away from reverie , as Rim shouts my name. A rebel was about to stabbed him from the back. But I was quick to release an arrow straight to the enemy's heart. The night is still young, and rebels became more aggressive and more thirsty for blood. Enemy's keep on coming, and I'm amazed on how much their allies, it feels like Im fighting half of the kingdom.

The whole things come in a blur, it feels like an unending battle. Im out of spells, exhausted and bleeding. But I needed to fight, it's for the kingdom of Alvia and for my beloved parents.

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The red blazing sun is now up to the sky. It was a meracleous night indeed. I let out a long shigh as I watch the sun rising from behind the high walls of the palace.

"Thala" I turn around to face the bearer of the voice. Its selene wearing a blue suit, her arms is covered with blood down to her lower torso, she got this sweaty face like she run for miles. "Dont stare at me like that, I know what I look like" She rolled her eyes.

I chuckled shortly and walk closer to her."Are you okay?" I asked

"Im good, you should be worried on your self not in me" She tap me in the shoulder and give me a sweet smile.

'im not fine' thats what I wanted to say. But "yeah" Is the word that came out.

"Well, I know its hard for you. Remember got the telephaty thing back" She smiled and I smile back. 'I know' I state in my mind. She just nod.

We walk together side by side. Along the way we saw blood scattered all over the floor up to the high walls. Smoke is still all over the place. Screams and grunts of wounded soldier fills the new day. It happens every year, nothing has change it was always like this. Rebels aims for power they dont care if they ruin lives. They only care for themselves. I clench my fist and gritted my teeth as I witness their pain. Being second in command of the royal guardians, Iam useless. I cant even do a thing to change their fate. Or is it really their fate?

"Lady chief your presence is needed in the chambers hall" A tall soldier approach me. He was in the salutation position, as i face him. His blood is dripping from his elbow, but his face shows no pain. He has this feirce face and brave eyes.

I utter the word 'later' to Selene before joining the soldier. We arrive at hall in no minute. There I saw, blood shed, the floor is cover with, the golden color of the ceiling turns red as splashes of blood became its new paint.

I focus my eyes to the glowing spheres made by the sorcerers it holds unique purple color inside that cleans blood from the floor as it bounce into it. 'New spell I guess'

"Lady chief" Araya face me into a low bow

"What is it Araya?" I hurriedly asked

"We had a problem" She glance to me before returning her focus to the last chamber the third one. The wonderful colors that glows inside it last night is no longer to be seen. It appeared into an ordinary bubble of water floating.

"The third chamber, is the prince chamber, it already open but seems like no one is inside"

"Maybe the prince is out already?"I utter without thinking.

She gave me a worried look, lips into a line before she speaks "Well... thats the problem, the prince never showed up and it means-"

"Another problem, great what a wonderful breakfast to have"I know its rude but I just cut her off. 'Can't anything make it worst' please note my sarcasm.

"My apologies" She bows at me with helpless look. I was about to say 'sorry for being rude' When Rim popped out from the right, a meter away from us.

"Another apology from you Araya, what mess did you brought again." Great, im about to fight Another war.

"Easy talk, chamber, no prince in short a problem again" Stella, she is one of the healers, and I never likes her. She's Rims' new lover or a special friend, that Im not sure of.

"Commander chief rim, I personally help the royal family step into each chamber and also wait for them to come out, and im very sure the prince is inside during the night." Araya explaned using all the courage she has. Poor Araya.

"So you mean, he vanished inside, is that it? Well, who made this damn chamber?" Rim Unchantedly said.

"Oh its you, so why the hell your saying he vanished" Blood drips from Rim as he shoot daggers to araya. Fortunately its not a strong throw for it doesn't reach Araya and I. Stellar went to him and instantly uses her magic to stop the bleeding.

"Chief, if you keep on shouting out there, then we can't move a step." I said as I step closer to the chamber.

"Araya, is there a possible way to know what happen?"

"Thinking of it, we can use the anamnisies Spell, but first we need to tell the Queen"

"No one is telling the Queen, not a word in this room can came out. Do you understand?" Princess Aquarias' voice echoed to the hall, we bow in low as she join us in.

"I can do the spell no need to ask for my mother. The Queen has a lot of things to deal with. Specially that my father your King is gone" Silence then covered the room.