Chapter 8: The Elf Kingdom & The Last Bridge
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ANUBIS**
We had been arrested after the fight between Margaret and Nania, of which the latter reigned supreme.
Figures, Margaret had a parcel for the elves from her father, that would've allowed us entrance without stress but no, she made us go through the hard way.
"You had this parcel and you still chose to embarrass yourself?
Pffft! You must be really stubborn...but then again, you're a dwarf, I guess that's normal. (Nania scoffed in mockery)
Anyways my father wants you all released and lodged in our guest house.
Except for him!(she said pointing at me)
He wants to see you...he says you're special.(she said in a blank tone)
Xavier escort them to the guest house" she instructed the elf commander
"Yes m'lady" he answered unlocking our cell
"Follow me" Nania said leading the way.
She interviewed me as she took me to the king's chambers.
She knocked on the door as we approached the entrance.
"Who's there?" A guard asked
"Your princess, Nania"
"Ler her in " the king instructed, and the guard opened the door.
"This is him father " she said motioning me to approach the king as she left.
"Your majesty " I bowed and he signaled me to stand.
"No need for that (he said graciously)
What's your name boy?" He asked
"Anubis...sir" I replied
"Hmmm..named after a god? Well Anubis? I hear you have something to show me"
"Yes your highness (I said bringing out the map)
May I? (I asked seeking permission to show him and he nodded in reply)
REVELARE" I placed a spell on the map and a hologram of Moallim appeared. The king didn't look quite surprised.
"I presume the situation must be very important " the king said directly to Moallim and he nodded in affirmation.
"Can I have a word with you in private? " moallim asked looking at the guard.
"You may leave us" the king instructed his guard and he left immediately
"You too Anubis" moallim said to me and I left.
MOALLIM ABUBAKAR**
THE KING'S CHAMBERS
"So what's the emergency? "
"My dear friend I'm afraid history is about to repeat itself again" I said shaking my head
"How? What do you mean " the king asked terrified
"He had a son" I said bowing my head in shame
"The boy? Anubis?! " he asked, his eyes widening and I nodded in reply
"He has used the time spell multiple times " I added
"What do you want me to do?" He asked understanding why I came
"I need you to delegate him your best soldiers to escort him to Horeb for the cleansing ritual "
"You know their's a much better solution (he said staring at me)
Why don't we kill him now he isn't invincible and end the problem? "
"That's a very drastic measure my friend" I said shaking my head in disagreement
"Abubakar! I've sensed his aura. He's naive and gullible...and that makes him a perfect weapon" he said, almost pleading
"My friend...I just need you to trust me...one last time " I pleaded and he agreed unwillingly.
ANUBIS**
THE GUEST HOUSE
We had retired to the guest house after a good meal and was now having a bonding session, Hansel and his sister had initiated the idea.
"So what's your story Reem?" Gretel asked
I noticed the mood on her (Reem's) face, it had changed from excitement to sad
"I don't really know ?" She said bowing her head
"C'mon give us something, maybe talk about your parents, I still want to understand how you're a werewolf and a witch" Gretel pressured
"I don't really know too (she said in a sad tone)
I never met them.
The wizards found me when I was an infant and took me in.
At first I showed skills of a witch till when I grew a little older, and my werewolf potentials began to manifest.
I don't even know what I am, but some say I'm an abomination." She said struggling to hold back the tears in her eyes
"I'm so sorry " Gretel said hugging her.
"What about you?" Hansel asked me
"I don't know too.
I never met my parents.
I was told, my dad abandoned my mom and she died giving birth to me (I said bowing my head)
I still want to meet him tho, and ask him why he left us" I added.
"I see we all have one thing in common (Hansel said)
We've all lost someone.
Our parents were killed by witches. (He said holding Gretel close)
No offense but that's the real reason we've been hunting them.
They all deserve to die" Hansel said without remorse.
"So what's your story " I asked Margaret.
Everywhere was silent. Everyone was surprised as how bold I was to ask her a question. Even I too was surprised were my courage came from.
"I joined the military to impress my father (she finally spoke)
All my live, I've tried to be the son my father never had.
My mother couldn't give him a son before she died and he refused to get another wife.
My father loves me very much, but I know deep down, he wishes I was a boy...tho he never says it" She said
We continued the bonding session till we eventually slept off.
**
It was morning and we were preparing to continue our journey.
The elf king had restocked our arsenal and appointed Xavier, Nania and a few other elf soldiers to assist us.
"This is where the journey really starts. We'll be riding to the last bridge and once we get there, there's no going back !" Margaret said, stating the risks
"What's the last bridge?" I whispered to Hansel
"You really don't know? (He whispered back in surprise, his eyes widening and I shaked my head. He sighed in reply)
The last bridge is the river that separates us from the Dark woods.
The dark woods is home to the Goblins, orcs, minotaurs and the other creatures. " he explained
"And who said you get to be the leader? " Nania said interrupting Margaret.
"I'm a natural leader and also heir to my father's throne, but you'd have to go through your 12 brothers before having a shot at your throne " Margaret replied with a bit of sarcasm in her tone
"I don't think this two will ever get along " I whispered to Hansel.
"Me neither" he replied mounting his horse
"Let's move out!!!" Margaret ordered as she mounted her horse too and we all followed suit.
**
The journey to the last bridge took us four days
"We'll setup a camp here (Margaret said as we got to the banks of the river)
We need to have proper rest before crossing over to the other side.
Nania my men and I will build us a boat while you and your men set up the tents" she instructed and Nania obeyed unwillingly.
It took the dwarves almost nightfall before they finally set up the boat and we all retired into our tents after a good meal.
Reem and I shared a tent.
I laid on my back as I cuddled Reem, staring into the empty space
"What are you thinking about? " she asked softly caressing my bare chest.
"Nothing...I'm just scared" I replied slowly.
"Ssh.. (she said placing her index finger on my lips)
Don't be " she said as she planted a passionate kiss on my lips and slowly she crawled down to my genital areas.
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