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CHAPTER 8************
ARIC P.O.V
The moonlight shone brightly illuminating the dark forest. Gazing up at the sky, the moon was full and some kingdoms will be out worshipping the mother moon tonight. The sounds of footsteps intensified and judging by the sounds,we are been approached by almost
thirty men.
"Are you ready for this Aric" My foster dad asked.
"Of course I am"i replied reassuringly.
The man must be having doubts in his mind but what he doesn't know is that I can hold my own
in this battle and he should watch over himself more. Am not just called "ARIC SHANE" for
nothing,am called that for something and the something is today.
In no time we were surrounded and a man with his helmet on came out. Sizing him up,he should be the leader of the team.
"Hello,this is Commander Viguel of the Caruban armies.Just follow us kindly and if you don't, we will be forced to make this bloody" The man said.
"You know,ever since the bastard king that sent you chased his real wife out of his own house,bloody things has been what I like most"
Sebastian replied pointing his sword at the man. I can feel the hate in his voice especially with the way he pronounced the "king".
I looked up in time to see an arrow flying at my direction in which I quickly sliced in half.
"They've got archers dad"i said.
Dad could not reply as he was already battling out four men.
Three men came my way and the fight started.One had a spear in his hand and the other
two held their sword readily.
The men flanked me, one in front of me and the other two each my my sides. They were circling me and am sure they are looking for the first person to attack. Deftly,they all attacked thrusting their sword
forward in the same manner. Fools I thought as I rolled out of danger. The man with the spear was first to recover and he came giving me a downward swipe with his spear which I dodged by doing a backflip.
I landed and weaved a sword slashed at me by one of the men. The fight continued with me just parrying the attacks of the men.I took a glance at my foster dad and I was surprised to see that he has killed much warriors and his now left alone with the commander and one other man. The commander
is telling the other man to go bring reinforcements, seems that one is a magician. I grabbed my left shoulder as an excruciating pain jolted me from my thought. I went down into one knee,grabbing my shoulder and checking out the minor wound. The spear-man had managed to get a hit on my
shoulder due to my lack of concentration. The man advanced forward with a wicked grin across his face. He twirled his spear and swung his sword at my head. I ducked and in one swift motion I struck with my
sword and cut off his legs.
That's for my shoulder. I stabbed the man and that's how his life ended,feeling sorry for him though,innocent warriors.
The two remaining swordsmen faced me and I was ready for them this time no playing
around,going for the kill and this two can't stand in my way.
A much younger man was first to move, he came and slash his sword directly at my head.
oops too easy. I block the attack with my sword and in a deft
manner I stabbed his neck creating a huge gash and leaving him reeling in pain.
I did a forward roll to meet the other man and struck him with my first sword which he
countered with his own sword.
The fight continued and it was only a matter of seconds before he also breathed his last through my blade.
I looked up to see dad still battling it out with the
commander. The man seems tougher than he looks,but it's obvious that dad is on the wining side.
"wheeeeeeeeew"
I ducked an arrow aimed with good precision at my forehead.
One of the warriors came out of the bush and attacked me, seems this one is an archer,not so good with sword.
He ran at me whilst giving a battle cry and he began attacking with his claw hammer.
I ducked,weaved,parried and blocked all of his attack.
My turn.
I began my own attacks of slashing and mswinging.
He managed to block some of the attacks but I got most of the hits in. He attacked me and I side steps causing him to lose balance. Levitating,i sent a round-house kick to his skull.
He stumbled and dropped his sword and I ran my sword through his lungs leaving him dead.
"We have to go son, reinforcement is on the way"
I turned to see my foster dad already wiping the commander's blood from his sword.
"Oh yeah,anywhere in mind?" I asked dad.
"not at all boy but let's just get out of this
Forest" my foster dad replied.
We prepared to start moving but we stopped as soon as we noticed something. The forest started blowing and leaves just flying around everywhere. We stood by back to back with our weapons ready. Anything that is coming will be fought out just like the first. Blue lines emerged and it dawn on us that it was
a portal. seems the reinforcement has arrived. I twirled my sword in readiness for any attack coming but was surprised to see that it was Sage Vagan that emerged from the portal.
"Common boys,let's be on our way" The sire said in his hoarse voice. We bit back the element of surprise and entered into the portal with the sage.
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We arrived at the back of a house in another forest.
"Welcome to Nefrin town warriors"The sage said.
Peace and mum came out to welcome us. Peace gave me a hug and mum went to do their usual thing with dad.
We were ushered in and I must say the house is cool with chairs and different stuffs in the house. I asked for the way to the bathroom and Peace shown me the way to the bathroom and my own room and she went back.
I climbed the stairs to go get a good wash of my body.
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15 minutes later.
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I came out of the bathroom and went to the closet to see suitable clothes to wear. I settled in for a white T-shirt and a short with a black boot.
I went downstairs and the dining table was already full with foods. I need no one to invite me
as I've already invited myself.
I made myself comfortable with waffles and cheeseburger,same choice as Peace. Everyone ate in silence though I can see dad is missing,probably freshing up I guess. I finished my food and decided to go get some fresh air. In no time,i was outta the house and was looking for a good spot to enjoy the fresh air that is blowing on my skin. I finally found a desired spot
between a vine tree and sat down.
Two minutes had passed before a hand touched my shoulder.
I looked up and it was the sage.
"When are you learning your powers boys?.You know magic would have proved more useful out there" the sage said as he sat down beside me.
To be continued.....
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