Chapter 1
All that glitters is not gold
In a land in a distant time a royal funeral is taking place. For the king has died and all the citizens of this proud land are morning his loss.Inside the mausoleum where he lays the queen stands in morning with her daughter and son. As they stand and watch a change happens for the royal court is not what they seem for the with king's death the illusion has fallen and the royal court becomes more fey than human.
“Well now we must chose a successor.” the prince says arrogantly“Yes as in the past a right of succession must be decided.” the queen replies as she lays a hand lovingly on the coffin where her husband lay. “However we will not do it this day it can wait.” The queen says .”Ay this is a day of morning.”The princess says agreeing with queen and laying a hand on her to console her. “Very well then another day.”The princes says and walks off with his guards.
“Who does she thinks she is? I know that she wants the crown just as much as s I do.” The prince sneers as he strides down the hallway. “Yes, your majesty ,” his royal servant says agreeing with him as they enter his room. “King Draco how does that sound.”Prince Draco says as he looks in mirror.
“My dear brother cannot be allowed to be king.” The princess says removing her gown. “Of course not can you imagine,” a royal courtesan says with exaggeration.“But how can you defend yourself if he does?” “I haven't any clue . But I'll come up with something trust me.” The princess says and heads to bed.
Morning comes and in the throne room the queen sits in deliberation as Prince Draco and Princess Demetria enter . “So with much deliberation I have decided .It has always been tradition that it is always has been handed down to the son and I see no reason why that should change,” she says and Prince Draco smiles smugly at the news as the princess draws her dagger ready to defend herself. “Thank you mother.” Prince Draco says says with a grin as he ascends the throne with a grin. “Now sister let's not play games.”he says holding his hand out. “What?” Demetria asks “Oh come now sister we know each other too well.” Prince Draco sneers and she relents handing over her dagger. “A dagger and let me guess poisoned,” he says handing it over to his captain. “Now dear sister how am I to trust you ,” he says. “Oh I know . You my dear sister are exiled on the grounds of treason and you are never to return again,” he orders her. “I understand but know this dear brother this is not over I will return.” Princess Demetria says and leaves.
“Well, old girl we got a long way a head of us I hope your up to it.” Demetria says laying her pack on the horse and getting up to ride off.Inside the palace Draco sits smugly on his newly acquired throne.“Well what are you waiting for.” Draco demands as he sits down holding ow this hand and the servants and the palace courtier line up as is tradition to swear fealty to the there new king.“This isn't the end.” Demetria swears as she rides off. “But for now we need a place to stay for the night,” she says patting her horse as night comes. “We should be nearing the rural part of the kingdom. I 'm sure one of our good farmers would not mind me sleeping in one of their barns.” Demetria says as takes her horse to the closet barns to rest up for the night. “Well, it's not a royal suite but it'll have to do.” Demetria says and beds down for the night.
Morning comes early as the city rises on what was once the peaceful kingdom of the Valentino kingdom. As Demetria packs up and get's ready to head out the door opposite opens “Hello anybody there? “ the farmer says as Demetria draws her lightning gun from her satchel . “Father wait it's the princess ,” a young man says intervening as the farmer comes in pitch fork drawn. “My...my lady what are you doing in these parts . We all heard the news and he will be greatly missed.” he says entering to the barn and laying down his pitch fork.“Thank you as to what I am doing here I can not say much but to say that I am know longer your princess at least not for now.” she says to him holstering her lightning gun.“Well why don't you come inside then a lady of your stature should not be sleeping in a barn.” He says . “Thank you again,” she says and follows him out. “Nothing to it you and your father have always been good to us farmers .” The farmer says as they head inside. “My father and I understood that without you we would not be able to survive so we always did our best to accommodate you.” Demetria says as they step inside.“That's mighty kind of you to say. It's nice to know that our efforts did not go unappreciated.William take care of the horse will you while I get something for the lady,” the farmer says as William nods and heads. As he does Demetria gets a good luck at him and blushes for this is first time she has been out and it has always been frowned upon for royalty to consort with the common folk.
“Thank you for this.” Demetria says as she sits down and eats . “But I should advice you that you find a place to go after this for if my brother finds out I shudder to think what he will do to you.” “Thank you my lady I will take that advice , but you should know that we farmers have always stood behind you and your father,” the farmer tells her as he picks up the bowl and puts in the sink. “Thank you again.” Demetria says as she heads out to the barn to get her horse.
Inside William is brushing and feeding the horse. “I must admit never did I think that I would meet you.” William says to her as she walks up. “Yes, it has been a rule since my great grand father's age,” she says to him picking up the saddle and putting it on.“Well for what ever reason I'm glad I did.” William says smiling and Demetria blushes at that.“It was nice to meet you too.” Demetria says and puts on the saddle bag. “I meant it you know,” as he helps her up. “That's nice but I am afraid that romance right now is not in the cards. I still have a long way to go.” Demetria says as she clucks at the horse and rides off.
In the palace Prince Draco sits on his throne now the newly crowned king .“My lord ?” a servant says entering the throne room and kneeling before him. “I think its time I let the populace know that there is a new king.” Draco sneers “Oh I think they already do my lord,” his adviser says to himself quietly so as to not let Draco hear. “What was that?”Draco asks him ? “Nothing sire,” the adviser says. “Good I wouldn't want anything to happen to you.” Draco sneers and turns to his royal chancellor. “So hears what I want.”he says and goes on to explain his plan. “A toll sire are you sure that wise ,” the chancellor says to him. “Fairness has nothing to do with this I am their king and they will pay or they will die.” Draco orders and grabs a sword from one of his guards and slays the adviser to make his point. “What.. what did I do?” the adviser says as he falls to the ground. “I am your king and you will give me the respect I deserve,” he sneers . “Get rid of him” Draco orders and leaves the throne room.
In the days following days signs of the new king's cruelty begin to show in the outer areas of the kingdom. As the tax and the toll takes its effect as farmers cannot sell there crops to the kingdom and have no money to plant new crops. As she rides Demetria looks on in horror at Draco's doing. “So it looks like my brother is showing his true colours. He always did care more about himself then the good citizens of the kingdom,” she comments as she rides through the barren wasteland that once was a thriving farm land.“This is outrageous how can he do this.” Someone shouts at the town meeting that is taken place after the tax has been installed. “I agree with you it is but we must not draw attention to ourselves at least not yet.” William says standing up . “Who the princess ?” A farmer says standing up. “Please we all know how much you like her.”“He's right what good is she she's been exiled we can't count on her,” another of the town folks say and he says this the door s smash open as guards rush in with their lightning rifles drawn and pointed followed by Draco. “So it looks like I need to set an example as you do not seem to understand .” Draco says and orders his men to take them hostage. “ I think a public execution might put thing in a better perspective for you. What do you think?” he says to them as they are marched out of the town hall?
As they are escorted out William since there is nothing he can really do sneaks out as they are distracted and grabs a horse to worn his father and to try to get help.As William flees the town to get help Demetria rides ahead not aware of has happened and heads into the barony up ahead and sees the desolation . “What ?Why?”Demetrai says as riding to a what looks like the town hall and dismounts 'Looks like my brothers has been busy.” Demetria says “He was ever the impatient one” she says to her self as she heads to a house at the centre of the town.
“I tell you she's not here.” The baron says as one of the prince's men roughs him up. “And why would I ? I know the law.” “Good because consorting with her could be hazardous to your health.” Another soldier says pointing his rifle at the baron and as he leaves with the others.“Well that was interesting.” Demetria says as she enters when the soldiers leave. “Princess you should not be here.” The Baron stammers as he gets up straightening his jacket.“Has my brother's influence gotten here too. I thought yo better than that.” Demetria says to him as she helps him up. “It's not that you have not seen what his men are capable of.”he says to her. “My brother is nothing but a bully who only cares about himself Baron you cannot let him push you around.” Demetria tells him “That's easy for you to say my lady but he is the king,” the baron says to her . “Only ,for now.” Demetria says “But that's why I am here to find allies and supplies.” I.... I don't know my lady I fear that helping you maybe dangerous for my health.” The Baron tells her. “I was hoping you would do the honourable thing my old friend.” Demetria says to him. “I'm sorry I just cannot risk it especially from what I hear about your brothers wrath but let me help you another way.”the Baron offers. “Thank you. I appreciate all you can do,” she says to him “It's the least I can do but for my safety can you exit through the back door?” the Baron says to her. “Thank you anyway .” Demetria says as she exits the back door.
Outside the Baron's house Demetria looks around to make sure that none of her brothers men are around before she rides . “It looks safe.” Demetria says to herself as she mounts up and heads out but as she does her brother's men come around the corner. “I had a feeling you were here the baron will suffer for this,” the soldier sneers . “Leave him be it's me you want.” Demetrai says drawing her lightning gun and her sword. “You know I always found you extremely attractive I 'm going to enjoy this.”he sneers as he licks his licks his lips and comes at him. “Touch her and you’ll have to answer to me.”William says riding in with his father's gun drawn on the soldier. “Well, well it looks like the princess has an admirer,” the soldiers and barks orders at the others to take him down.
“William what are you doing here?” Demetria ask taking care of the one soldiers“I'm afraid things have gotten worse after you left .” William says “What why?” Demetria asks as fends off another soldier. “Let's just say a few of us objected to the new levies.”William says. “Oh Lord I bet my bother did not take that kindly.” Demetria says“ Yes I was lucky to escape when I did,” he says as one of the soldiers attacks him.“This is not the way to run a kingdom striking fear into your followers.” Demetria says firing at a soldier. “He always was little cruel but it was okay he couldn't do anything but now.”“Now he has the power to back it up .” William says . “Yes, he has gotten much worse, with father dead nothing can stop him.” Demetria says as she mounts up “We cannot afford any more delays.”Demetria says as knocking down the men as she rides away followed by William.
“Night is coming soon. I'm pretty sure that we've left them behind.” Demetria says referring to the soldiers as they head off the path to rest for the night.“So it was pretty bad? Demetria asks as they sit in front of a fire. “Oh yes I'm a bit worried I must admit . I left my father all alone.” William says to her. “I'm sure he'll be okay.If you had stayed you would have died like the rest.” Demetria says taking his hand.“I know and my father warned me not to go to the meeting saying it was not a good idea.”William admits worried. “Don't worry. We should get some rest. We have a ways to go before we hit the next town.” Demetria says dowsing the fire “And don't worry I'm sure he's fine.” Demetria says reassuring him as she and William rest up for the night.
Morning doesn't come to soon for the citizens of Valenitino as Prince Draco strides out with Williams father in tow. The guards lead him to a make shift scaffold where the Draco's newly appointed executioner waits “So I guess I didn't make point clear to all of you. I am the king and what I say goes, and this is what happens to those who disobey.” Draco sneers ordering his executioner to proceed as Williams father falls to his death. “For now on if I even if there is even a whisper this will your fate too.” Draco orders and leaves them with that thought.
In a field just outside of the town Demetria and William are packing up their supplies and heading to the next town. “Do you think we will get more help then we got at the last town?”William asks. “I don't know. I hope so though the mayor was a good friend of my fathers.”Demetria says brushing a stray strand of hair away. “Your fae.?” William says noticing that Demetrias are slightly pointed. “Yes, in a way you can say we are. It's why we have the rule of not fraternizing.” Demetria admits. “I guess that makes sense.” William says packing away his belongings on the saddle. “In the beginning it did , but we are a dying species with your kind becoming the dominant species,” she says to him. “Is that why you took a risk with me?” ask taking her hand. “Yes.” Demetria admits blushing as she get's up on her horse as William get's on as they ride toward the next towards.
“ Donnar.” Demetia says as they ride in to town. “This town has seen better days.” Demetria says as they head toward the town hall. As they ride by they see people looking out of their homes that have the look that they have seen better days. “My brother...'Demetria says as they near the town hall. “This use to be a thriving market before ...'William says through grated teeth seeing the change that Draco's greed has brought.“Aye but don't worry I will change all this.” Demetia says as they dismount and head to an Inn .
“Can I help you? “ the innkeeper ask as Demetria and William take a seat.“Yes we could use something warm to eat and if you have any a room for the night.”Demetria says to him. “Visitors eh we haven't had any for a while,” the innkeeper says to them as he walks back to the bar to grab a key and something to drink for them.”“So I've noticed.” Demetria replies commenting on the patronage. “Yes thanks to the prince we have had nearly a visitor.” the innkeeper tells her as he hands them there drinks
and a key to a room. “So I hear but take heart you are not the only ones in this plight and the princess is still out there.” Demetria says to him. “Oh don't worry missy I know,” the innkeeper says to her. “I've heard from others as they come that they have been hit pretty hard too.”“Yes it seems that my dear brothers action have been felt all over.” Demetria says to herself.“Thank you for you kindness though,” she says to him as she leaves a tip and William and her head to room for the night.
“It is becoming more apparent that my dear brother must be removed at all cost.”Demetria says as she takes off her dress and unpacks her things. “Well, we're off to go a good start . The mayor looks like he was willing and the farmers are behind you as well .”William says . “Don't count your hens before they hatch. The mayor is a good man but he will not lift a finger I'm afraid . We still have to see how things go here ,” she says as they pack up for the night and rest up.
At the palace Draco sits on the throne as his treasurer reports to him “Excellent it is as should be,” he says with a grin at how much the treasury has filled. “My lord is this right though?” the treasurer asks. “Is it right you ask. Look at the coffers the kingdom is finally prospering.” Draco says to him dismissing him as the commander enters. “As per requested my lord we have increased the patrols here and through the towns if she tries to make a move we'll catch her,” the commander says to him. “Excellent we cannot have her out there stirring trouble now can we.” Draco says to him smiling and walks out.
At the Inn as the sun rises on the town Demetria is talking to the innkeeper.“Can you point out the way to the mayors resident?” Demetria queries . “The mayor now why would you be asking about him.” The innkeeper asks. “It's a private matter,” she tells him. “You can't miss it. You must have seen it when you entered it's the most run down building in the town,” the innkeeper tells her. “Thank you ,” she says handing the innkeeper some coins as they head out. “William please stay here. I need to do this on my own.” she says as she heads to the house
Outside as Demetria heads to the mayor's house. She notices that there are nearly no stalls on the street and the few people on the road seem to be less trusting than before as mothers gather their children and rush inside and as she walks by the others quickly head in. “Shunned at the palace and shunned here too. When I finally have my army dear brother I am going to make you pay and you'll be the one whois shunned.” Demetria swears as she nears the house.
As she turns the corner the mayors house comes in to view.As she looks at it she sees that it has changed since she was last here. The house has seen better days as she walks up the stairs and knocks on the door.“Go away I have nothing to give,” the mayor says hiding behind the door.“I'm not a soldier...” Demetria says to him . “Demetria . Little Demetria is that you? The last time I saw you , you were only a little one hiding behind your father,” he says as opens the door and lowers his lightning gun. Inside they walk together to the library . “I'm afraid I can't offer you much thanks to your father,” the mayor says to her. “It's not my father who did this it's my brother.” Demetria says to him “The king my father is dead and my dear brother has taken the throne but I intend to change that.” “Oh I am sorry he was a good man.”he says to her. “Thank you yes he was but that's actually why I am here . I cannot let my brother hold the throne.” Demetria says “I don't know but I'll do what I can to help.”The mayor offers. “That's all I can ask I already have the farmers behind me I hope I can have your I can rely on your help too.” She tells him. “I don't know you've seen the condition of the town. Our people are even more leery of the royalty as the were before. I know its no fault of yours it's your brothers , but your brother greed has taken its toll on us,” the mayor explains to her. “Yes, I got that feeling when we arrived but I am not royal anymore my dear brother exiled me but I don't plan to stay exiled ,” she tells him. 'That does not change the fact that you were once were, but I'll tell you what come back tomorrow and we”ll. see,” the mayor tells her. “Thank you again my father always had good memories of you,” she says getting to him as she gets up and shakes his hand. “I'll let you know how thing do when you return.”he says as she leaves.
In the morning Demetria and William head to the mayors house to see what he has as decided when they see that something is happening outside the door. “We can't give anymore.” He pleads with soldier he is talking too.”Well the king thinks that you can.”the soldier sneers ordering his men to ransack the town.“What are you doing?” William ask as Demetria draws her lightning gun “We can't just stand by and let them do this. They have suffered enough.”She says grabbing her cloak and heading out. “Yes but the prince will know . Do we really want that?” William asks as he follows her out. “I don't care I can not stand by any longer. My brother's tyranny has to end let him know that I am coming.” she says as she walks out.“Please we don't have anything else you've taken it all.” the mayor
pleads as the soldiers ransack the town. “Leave these people alone.” Demetria demands.
“Well look what we have hear if it isn't the princess. I think the prince will be interestedin this .” the soldier sneers. “Good tell him let him know that I am coming and that myexile will be short lived.” she says to him arming her gun. “Not if I get to you first.” he says drawing his own gun and ordering his men to attack. As the commander attacks Demetria fires dealing the first blow as William deals with the others. “Help .” William says as he tries to fend them off , but Demetria has her own problems as the commander retaliates with his own shot . “William.” Demetria shouts as she deals with one of the commander's men as one of the other 's rush William and the commander smiles as he and his men fleas with the others.
“William they took William” Demetria says later on in the town hall.“I know they must have known you were here and waited for the opportunity.”The mayor tells her. “I don't need your pity mayor . I need able bodies.” She says to him as she shakes off his hand. “Yes and I know I told you that I'd give you the answer and considering with what I just saw I agree.” He says and signals to some men . “When your father was still alive he left these men here just in case of something like this. I think he would want you to have them .”He says as they step forward.The men are decked out in the latest gear .Their helms are adorned with cyber goggles and carry both the lightning gun and its counterpart. “Thank you. I don't know what to say it's not what I had in mind but it's a step forward,” she says hugging him as she and the men mount up and ride away.
“William they took William” Demetria says later on in the town hall.“I know they must have known you were here and waited for the opportunity.”The mayor tells her. “I don't need your pity mayor . I need able bodies.” She says to him as she shakes off his hand. “Yes and I know I told you that I'd give you the answer and considering with what I just saw I agree.” He says and signals to some men . “When your father was still alive he left these men here just in case of something like this. I think he would want you to have them .”He says as they step forward.The men are decked out in the latest gear .Their helms are adorned with cyber goggles and carry both the lightning gun and its counterpart. “Thank you. I don't know what to say it's not what I had in mind but it's a step forward,” she says hugging him as she and the men mount up and ride away.
Later Demetria rides on without as her men follow with a look of worry.“My lady are you alight?” the commander of her fathers royal guard asks as he rides up to her. Demetira just looks at him with a look of that says it all. “My lady don't worry we'll get him back,” the commander says to her as he tries to reassure her.”Thank you commander but I am fine and I know we will if my dear brother thinks that a little thing like this is going to stop me than he has never really known me .” Demetria tells him and rides on ahead leaving the commander and his men to follow.
Chapter 2
The farmers and Villages that count on the kingdom are dying because of the tax you put on them.” William says to him “ Sacrifices must be made it's all for the good of the kingdom.” Draco sneers . “Your father understood that he serves the people not the other way around.” William says to him and Draco snarls and tosses him against the wall of his well and shackles him up.
“My lady we need to rest,” the commander says as Demetria leads them on.“Very well, you may be right,” she sighs relenting since night is coming. “I just shudder to think what my brother will do to him.” “I understand my lady and I share your fear for from what I saw of your brother I fear for your friend.” The commander says to her.“That is why I am pushing you so hard. I know my brother and what he is capable of .”she says to him 'I understand my lady we'll rest here for the night and we'll head onto Valana in the morning.” The commander says as he takes down his bed roll to rest up for the night.
Morning comes and William sits in his cell looking out the window as Draco arrives. “Well what have decided? Do you see that I am right about this .” Draco says as he walks. “You just don't see it do you? “ William asks. “It's not just about you. It never was it's about the whole the people and the town. Yes the kingdom is finally prospering but at a cost the farmers and towns are suffering because of you.” William tries to reason.“Do you think I have not heard , but as I said to you sometimes sacrifices must be made.”Draco says to him and slams the door walking away.
“Ah Valana” Demetria says as they ride in. “I have good memories of this place.”The commander jest with his men as they laugh. “Yes I've heard the tales .” Demetria comments as they enter. “But it looks like nothing like I remember.” Demetria remarks “Yes it looks like your brothers tyranny has even reached here but at least not as bad.” the commander says as they ride in “If I remember correctly the house we are looking for is next to the main stables.” the commander says taking the lead as they head towards the centre of the town.
“Are we ready to talk.” Draco says as he enters Williams cell. “I hope so because from this point on we do things my way.” Draco sneers as orders his men to release him and follow him. “Torture really. I didn't think that even you were that low.” William says as they enter the chamber where a crude looking device sits made up of gears and has electrical current flowing through it. “I wouldn't have to if you would just cooperated. But alas .” Draco say grinning as he orders his men to strap him to the machine.“I should warn you the Lord is a bit eccentric” the commander says as they stable there horses and head to the manor. “My father has told me tales of him and his parties.” Demetria says to him. “These days there are less no thanks to your brother.” The commander says as they near and he knocks on the door.
“Coming where is that damn butler,” a voice says behind the door. “Commander what brings you here to my little part of the world. “ the Count ask as he opens the door.“A visitor that wishes to meet you.” the commander says “Princess! “ the count says straightening his rather unkempt suit as they walk in. “If I would have been known I would tidied up some.” the Count says to them as they enter his library to talk. “This is what happened it was just too much for him .” the commander whispers to her. “My brother he has a a lot to pay for her.” she says as they sit down and they observe the condition of his home.
“Can I get you anything. Tea anything?” the Count asks. “I don't where my butler went to but it's the least I can do.” “No thankyou I'm fine I'm here for a reason actually .I just would like to talk to the towns people can you call a meeting it's of vital importance.” Demetria asks him. “Oh of course.” the Count says putting the bottle back. “ We still have an army to raise.” she tells the commander. “Of course my lady but I don't see what help he can offer.”the commander comments. “He can't but I want to ask the citizens of this town for aid,” she says to the commander. “Oh of course.” the commander says “What leaving?”The Count ask as they leave. “Yes I am sorry but it's late .” Demetria replies . “I will do what I can.” the count says as they leave. “Thank you Count I greatly appreciate this.”She says as they leave and head for the local Inn.
“”Where is she?” Draco demands as William is tortured on Draco's device.“I don't know.” William says as volts of electricity wrack through his body. “Oh come now you can do better than that. It will go a lot easier and faster if you just tell me where she is.” Draco says to him as he turns a gear on the machine. “I...I told you I don't know.”William says as Draco cranks another gear and the chains connected to William pull stretch him . “Arrrrg!” Willaim screams. “I came up with this machine when I was at the local tanners did you know that this is basically what they do to the skins of the animals.” Draco tells him.“I don't know... .” William says again as the chains pull at him again and another gear is activated shooting another volt of electricity through his body. “Oh please do you expect me to believe that. You ride with her and bed with her. What did you not think I wouldn't know andyet she didn't tell you where she went.” Draco sneers as the chains tug at him again and William looks at him and spits in his face. “Fine.” Draco says and sighs wiping off his face and increases the intensity of the device.
The next day in the town hall Demetria is trying to talk to the towns people.“People please let's hear her out.” the Count says as he tries to calm them down. “Why?How do we know she 's not hear for her brother? I say we send her on way,” one of the towns people say. Demetria steps up and looks out at them . “I understand your concerns and your mistrust of us because of what you've been through. I assure you though I want only the best.” She says . “So you say but how do we know that? How do we know your not just saying that to get us on your side.” another town person shouts . “You don't but you have to believe in me. I only have the best intentions.” Demetria says as she touches her chest. “Okay so it seems we have a lot to go over so why don't just take a break and we'll decide tomorrow.” the Count says
Later a lone figure a meets up with a soldier. “So did you do you as I asked ?” the soldier asks. “She's here and I did what you asked . Made sure that they voted against the idea.the lone figure says to the soldier. “Good your King is grateful for your your aid in this matter.” the soldier says. “Ya well gratefulness doesn’t feed the family.” the lone figure says “Oh of course.” the soldier says handing him a black purse full of gold with a smile. “But your majesty doesn't hire cut purses and killers,” the soldier sneers taking it back and stabbing him. “What … no.” he says and falls down .
Outside as Demetria heads back to the inn she spots the soldier as he leaves the alley“Halt,” the commander says as they go after him . “I said halt in the name of your princes.”The commander demands as they catch up with him . “What were you doing in the alley?”He asks. “Nothing to you I serve the King not the traitor princess.” he sneers as the commander accost’s him. “We'll see about that.” The commander says and takes him to the Inn where they are staying.
“I recognize you. You were one of the guards standing outside the town hall.”Demetria says “And what if I was.” the soldier sneers. “What's this.?” the commander saystaking the black purse. “Rather large a some for a lowly guard.” Demetria says as the commander takes the purse. “I have a family to feed princess.” He sneers . “That maybe so and I feel for your flight but this not the way to help them. Take him to the Count so that he can get his just punishment.” The commander says . “No tie him up I want the towns people to see what kind of loyalty my dear brother inspires people.” Demetria tells the
Commander and leaves him with that.
“Well how are we today?” Draco sneers as he enters Williams cell.“It looks like the wounds have healed.” Draco says to him as he examines him. William still too week to talk just looks at Draco staring right through him“So I guess that answers the question if you are going to be more cooperative.” Draco says wiping the spit off with his hand. “I... I told you I don't know where she is?” William stammers. “Oh I know and I believe you. I think there is more to it though. So tell me what is she up to?” Draco asks “Ah I thought so.” Draco says to him as his guards take him down and take him down to Draco's room.
“This still brings up the question. How do we know your not the same as your brother?” one of the townsfolk asks as the meeting commences again? “The princess is nothing like her brother .She only wants the best for all of you.” The commander says. “I would expect to hear that from you.” One of the town people shout as the commander stands up for her. “Enough as we talk the man I love maybe dying and as we speak more towns suffer the same fate,” she says to them fed-up with it.“My lady you cannot do this,” the Baron says to her . “Oh but I can . I am not going to stand around while you fools bicker over what to do. You don't seem to understand the situation. Yours is not the only town that suffers . You have not the farms how barren they are or the other places that have been ran sacked my brothers greed,” she urges. “So now you have to decide side with me and I am promise I will try to rectify all that my brother has done. But if you decide not to then fine I will leave you to your squallier.” Demetria tells them. “This is what I met it's about you royals it's all about you,” a towns person comments . “I'm sorry you think that but as you squabble my brother is moving on to the next town and doing the same he did hear.” Demetria tells him.“Then maybe you should move on, it's you he wants,” one of the towns folk says. “And how much do you want to wager that there will be someone who will do the same there too. The only way to end the corruption is to stand up to him.” Demetria says to them a little annoyed . “Easy for you to say you won't have to live with the consequences ,” someone says . “That maybe true but can you live with yourself knowing that.” Demetria states.“So chose now help me take my brother down or do nothing and live with the consequences.”Demetria says giving them an ultimatum . “I'm sorry my lady but this cannot be done in a day we need to discuss this you still are a royal.” the Baron says to her “Fine but decide quickly for as we speak another town falls.” Demetria says to him as the Commander and her leave.
“Do not despair my lady I had a feeling it would go this way.” the commander says to her.“Yes none the less.” she says as they leave and head to the next town.“
So how are we doing today Your girl friend is making quite a name for herself out there trying to stir the good people against me.” Draco sneers as he enters grabbing his chin and looking him in the eyes. “I knew she would not keep her word. She is a royal after all and I have a feeling that she has a right to the throne just as much as I do.”Draco says to him. “So you can see the dilemma I'm in you can help me you know tell me where she is and I'll make it all go away.” Draco asks as William lies moaning chained against the wall.”So what's it going to be?” Draco ask and William just looks at him.“Oh good what's the use of having a torture device if you are not going to use it.” he says as the men take William down and carry him off.
So how are we doing today Your girl friend is making quite a name for herself out there trying to stir the good people against me.” Draco sneers as he enters grabbing his chin and looking him in the eyes. “I knew she would not keep her word. She is a royal after all and I have a feeling that she has a right to the throne just as much as I do.”Draco says to him. “So you can see the dilemma I'm in you can help me you know tell me where she is and I'll make it all go away.” Draco asks as William lies moaning chained against the wall.”So what's it going to be?” Draco ask and William just looks at him.“Oh good what's the use of having a torture device if you are not going to use it.” he says as the men take William down and carry him off.
“I am sorry about that my lady,” the commander apologizes as the sit by the fire. “Yes, well I have a feeling that we may see more of the same with the way things are going,” she replies.”Yes I will I thought they would want to……” the Commander mumbles. “Please don't think all of them are like this Commander . The suffering they have gone through will make people do things they never thought of doing before.” she says to him as she gets up and puts out the fire “Yes well I guess we should figure out our next move.”the Commander says as he gets up. “I was thinking about that and I think we should head to this little fishing hamlet south of here.” she says to him as they head to there sleep rolls to go to sleep.
Chapter 3
Dawn comes and Demetria and the Commander and his men head out to the small hamlet by the sea. “So what do you think our chances are here?” the Commander asks.“I don't know I've only heard about it through my father, but what I've read and heard it sounds promising.” she says as they head into town.As they enter people turn to stare and words as spreads about her.The hamlet has fared better than other towns that they have gone too as they as they proceed to head to the center of the town to look for where the head of town is. “It fairs better than we were at.” the Commander comments “Yes I think it's because it's mostly out of the way and also because the thieves guild are situation here.” Demetria says to him. “My lady are sure this wise then let me and my men go ,” the Commander asks.“Fear not Commander I assure you have nothing to fear we have had dealings with them before and besides the head of the guild is a good friend you could say.” She says with a grin.“You mean , but I thought only royals were like you,” the commander says. “We are but you could say that he decide otherwise.” She says to him as they approach a building.
As they approach the guild the building doesn't look any different then any other . Except for the fact that on the door there is strange symbol that looks like a stylized upside down Y with a B overlapping it.”Open up.” Demetria demands knocking on the door. “Who goes there?” a figure says as he peeks through a slit. “It's me you fool. I need to speak with my cousin.” Demetria says staring him the eyes. “Princess forgive me I didn't recognize you.” he stammers opening the door as she and the Commander enter.“Cousin what brings you here.” Prince Amilo says as he enters and hugs her.“Father's dead.” Demetria says.”Oh I 'm sorry so who's running the kingdom . Oh don't tell me. Well know you why I didn't want anything to do with it.” Amilo says “Yes I know,that's why I'm her to challenge him for the throne.” she says to him. “Hmm well I see what I can do.” he says “Oh come now, father always knew that you were the one running the town.” she says with a grin. “Oh I see.” Amilo says. “I need recruits if I am going to-challenge my dear brother.” Demetria says . “Well, I never did like him. He was always a sick bastard, so I will see what I can do,” he relents “Thank you cousin, I will see tomorrow then.” Demetria says as she leaves. “So that went well,” the Commander says outside the the building. “Yes, I think it went well,” she says and they head to the local Inn.
“So are you going to tell me where she is ?” Draco says “How could I when I don't know?” William says “Oh come now we've already been through this. Where is she?” Draco says as he turns a gear on his device which extends the platform and extends William.“Arrrrg!” screams as his spine is extended beyond what it's capable of. “I...don't know okay.”“This is getting us no where. Take him back to his cell and then have the men search every town till she is found let the people know the consequences for harbouring a fugitive.” Draco sneers as his men unstrap William from the device and take him back to his room. “This is on you.” Draco tells him as they leave.
“So you think he'll help,” the commander asks at the inn. “I think so. Amilo has no love for Draco. Draco is why Amilo left the court, because father always refused to see the darkness in him,” she says taking a sip of her wine. “Yes, I know the king never saw the bad seed he was,” the commander comments. “Yes, it's the reason why Amilo left and formed the guild because he knew nothing was going to change and it's why I have high hope because he does not want him on throne either,” she says getting up. “My lady?”the commander ask as she walks up to the man at the bar who was looking their way“Um hi I have message for the prince.” she says taking her dagger and impaling it in his hand. “Owww are you crazy !” he says .”Oh please” she says taking it out. “I don't know the prince lady your just nuts.” He says as she takes the dagger out. “Really I could tell you were watching me from the table. So you are going to tell my dear brother that I'm coming for him and the next spy he sends will be sent back dead.” She says and walk back to the table.
“Was that wise?” the commander asks as they sit back down.“I want my dear brother to know that I don't fear him.” She tells the Commander “But now they know where we are.” the commander says. “You would think , but haven't you wondered why there aren’t that many soldiers here. The thieves guild have eyes all over town.” She says and as she speaks one of the patrons approaches the spy that Demetria was just talking to. “Hey what?” the spy says as Amilo's man aims his lightning gun at his back. “This town is watched so I suggest you leave.” Amilo's man says to him leading him out the door. “And tell Draco that Amilo says hi and that I have decided to side with the princess.” he tells him as he leaves.
“How dare he?” Draco snarls as the spy sits trembling before him.“I am his king. So___ he doesn't think I'll come their well we'll see shan’t we.” He snarls and signals to his commander . “Send a contingent to the hamlet we'll just see how much I fear him and show him that I am a lot different from my father.” He says as he leans back with a grin dismissing them.
In the headquarters of the thieves guild Demetria and Amilo are looking are discussing plans just in case Draco shows. “I wouldn't put it past him.” Demetria says.“Yes I agree but he is in for a surprise if he does,” he tells her as his men leave to carry out the plan they discussed earlier. Outside Dracos men arrive just as Demetria predicted but as they do arrows fly from the roof tops. The soldiers flee ducking for cover as Amilo's men pepper them with arrows from their rapid fire crossbows as they out their lightning guns to defend themselves.
Just as they raise their guns Amilo and Demetria walk out as Dracos men prepare to attack. “Stop” Demetria says to her men ordering her men to lower their weapons. “Princess you ordered to surrender and come with us.” A solider says. “This is just a taste of what's in store for you if you stay. Tell my brother that instead of invading towns he should focus on his own borders.” Demetria says to the soldier. “And tell my dear cousin. That this town falls under my protection and if he tries something like this again I won't be so forgiving.” Amilo tells them as his men escort Draco's men out of the town. “That went well.” Amilo says“Yes but I have a feeling he'll return,” she says to him and she and the commander head back-to the inn.
“Am I filled with incompetence.” Draco snarls as the commander and his men shamble in. “Years of serving under my father has made you all soft, but fortunately for youI was prepared for this.” Draco says as a mechanical looking creature walks into the throne room. “The last of its kind , I was fortunate enough to find the blue prints for it, my kind stop building them when they realized that they could not totally control them.” Draco tells his men. “Now go and take care of our little problem.” he orders it and
The creature nods and heads out as unbeknown to Draco a man watches this go on and follows swiftly behind.
“An enforcer I didn't even think he would go this far.” Demetria says on hear the news. “Yes, it seems my cousin has lost his mind. Enforcer's are not to be trusted because once you activate them they are hard to control” Amilo says . “YesI know they are one of our greatest follies. They nearly decimated our entire race.”Demetria replies . “We need to be prepared they are nearly unstoppable thanks to their armour plating and their perpetual motion engines.” Amilo says agreeing with her as they look over a map to plan their defence.
As Demetria and Amilo discuss on a defence to protect the village the enforcer heads out and walk strait towards the path that leads to the town. The legends and myths of the golem originate from this creature. Originally made to wipe out village and towns of the human inhabitants so that Demetria's kind could habitat it but they stopped building them after they learned that the creatures could not be controlled like a rabid dog off a leash the creature would continue on and on.
In the town that Demetria and William fought off the soldiers the men of the village stand guard as the enforcer arrives. “Halt this town is off limits,” a man says holding up his pitch fork as the enforcer approaches. “I…I said halt,” the man says again but the enforcer just looks through him and walks on. As he continues on the other men and the meagre soldiers try to stop it with their rifles and pitch forks but it just plods through them without a thought.
In the hamlet Demetria and Amilo are discussing their plans when a soldier stumbles in.“My lady,” says as he stumbles in. “What happened?” Demetria asks as the Commander hands a flask of water. “He just plower through our defences like they were nothing,” he says as they listen. “Start from the beginning.”The commander says to him as he gives him another sip of water 'Yes sir.”The soldier says as he takes another sip. “After you left us and William was abducted We overthrew the mayor as we were all sick of his cowardice and formed a militia.” The soldier explains. “That's good the more people that join the better chance of overthrowing my brother.” Demetria replies. “Yes, but unfortunately we didn't have a chance against that thing. 'the soldier tells her. “I would think not , since they were originally built to decimate towns and stop revolts.” Amilo says. “So how do we stop this thing?” the commander asks. “Don't really know, but they must have had a way to stop them.” Demetria replies. “Hmm true.” Amilo muses. “Well, we better hurray,” the Commander says “True but if it's what I think it's doing.” Amilo says. “Yes, and what's that?” the soldier asks.“Following a trail like a dog following a scent.” Amilo says. “They can do that?” the soldier asks. “ That's why they were so efficient they could follow find you any where.”Demetria explains. “Yes, and they would not stop even after they finished their objective ,”Amilo tells them. “So how are we to fight it?” the Commander asks. “We need information”Demetria says mulling it over. “Yes, but unfortunately all the information is in the palace library, and I don't think they will just let us walk in there .” Demetria says. “I might have a solution to that.” Amilo says as man suddenly appears next to him. “Meet my master thief he is one the reasons why the thieves guild has prospered so well.” Amilo boasts“So can he do it though this isn't your run of your mill theft.” Demetrai asks. “My ladyI have stolen from some of the richest nobles without them even knowing it,” the master thief boasts. “Then this will probably be your greatest challenge then . You have to get into the palace and get the information which won't be easy since it is probably locked away in my brother's room and then get out .” Demetria says to him.“So Racus my friend do you think you can do it?” Amilo asks.“Wait your that Racus . Racus of House Racus?” Demetria asks. “You know him my lady?” the Commander asks. “Yes,,” she says . “It's an honour to finally to meet you my Lady.” Racus says as he removes his goggles and his mask deactivating it.”And yes I thinkI can” Racus says. “Good then get to it” Amilo says as he lowers his mask and gogglesFlicking a switch . “Incredible eh.” Amilo says as Racus leaves fading out .
“The house of Racus , I thought they all but vanished.” Demetria muses.“They nearly did. I found him living on the streets and took him in and raised him as my own.” Amilo says “Well wonders never cease . We may have a chance after all.” Demetria says “Let us hope I think he was last of his line.” Amilo says.“I see but we can still use it to our advantage.” Demetria says with a smile. “Oh I see,that's good" Amilo says getting the idea. “We still need men and we only have the support of two towns one of whom is ill equipped. Not to mention we have the problem of the enforcer too.” Demetria says. “Yes ,but if things go as planned hopefully we won't have to worry about the enforcer for much longer.” Amilo replies. “Let us hope.” Demetria says to him hoping for the best.
“The house of Racus , I thought they all but vanished.” Demetria muses.“They nearly did. I found him living on the streets and took him in and raised him as my own.” Amilo says “Well wonders never cease . We may have a chance after all.” Demetria says “Let us hope I think he was last of his line.” Amilo says.“I see but we can still use it to our advantage.” Demetria says with a smile. “Oh I see,that's good" Amilo says getting the idea. “We still need men and we only have the support of two towns one of whom is ill equipped. Not to mention we have the problem of the enforcer too.” Demetria says. “Yes ,but if things go as planned hopefully we won't have to worry about the enforcer for much longer.” Amilo replies. “Let us hope.” Demetria says to him hoping for the best.
“So how are we doing?” Draco asks as he checks on William , who has seen better days .Hanging from the wall William is a mess parched of water his lip are dry and on the ground are blood and fetes . “You know all you have to do is tell me what I need to know and I'll make sure the rest of your stay is pleasant.” Draco says. “I already told you I don't know and from what I hear you already know.” William says. “That's true the enforcer will find them .” Draco sneers. “So it is true, you rebuilt one. What on earth made you do something like that?” William asks. “For a simple farmer you know a lot about my kind.” Draco sneers. “Stories have been passed down about you and your kind for centuries . The stories called them the hand of god.” William says weakly. “ Maybe but I highly doubt it and our understanding of them has changed over the years.” Draco says and lets him think on it as he leaves.
In the town that gave them the most opposition the enforcer has arrived at the gates.As he enters the citizens scatter as the news has reached them. At the town hall where the citizens foolishly stood against Demetria . The men stand outside arms raised up in surrender as the enforcer follows the trail not evening noticing them. “We mean no harm we want no trouble,” a man says as he steps forward. The enforcer just looks right through him and grabs him tossing him aside like he was a rag doll. “Why....I told him we mean the prince no harm,” the man says as he gets up. “Because he doesn't care and doesn't see you we should have agreed to help,” one of the other men says as the enforcer tears through the town tearing through their meagre forces as if they are not even there.
“Straiten up those shoulders.” The Commander says trying to get the towns folk ready for the battle ahead. While inside the thieves guild Demetria and Amilo are discussing strategy .As this happens Racus has successfully penetrated the palace and heads towards Draco's room as planned when he comes across the library and decides to search there first. Inside it look's the room has been ransacked as Draco's love for the literally is well known. “This looks like it's going to take while.” Racus says to himself as he closes the door and activates a mechanism on his goggles that magnifies things.
“If we have any chance of stopping it we need something take it down first.” Demetria says. “I think I may have the answer” Amilo says smiling as his men bring in some barrels. “Black powder how on earth did you acquire this ?” Demetria asks grinning . “I have my ways and at the time it seemed like a good idea at the time.” Amilo says “ Yes I see.” Demetria says. “So if we position at the entrance to the town at certain points it should do the job.” Amilo says. “Good idea but how do we trigger it.” Demetria says“I may have an idea for that too.” Amilo says as one of his men bring out a clock work looking device.
In the palace as Racus searches for information on the creature. William suffers as Dracos interrogation takes a crueler turn . “So how are we today.” Draco asks as his men take him down . “Ah still not answering eh. Well, that's okay .” Draco tells him and orders his men to take him to his room and chain him to the device.Inside the guards lay William down on the device. “What…what do you want ? I can tell you nothing else.” William says to him struggling to breath. “Oh I know but I think you're not telling me everything are you.” Draco says turning a gear on the device and placing tubes on William . “Did you know that the body is mostly made of water.” Draco says with an evil grin as William screams as the device slowly drains him of moisture.
In the hamlet Demetria and her men finish setting up the black powder with the help of Amilo and his men. “Are you sure this work?” Demetria asks “We want to slow him down right at least until Racus get's backs this will do it trust me.”Amilo says with a grin as they place the clock work devices on the barrels. Demetria looks at him and sighs knowing that there is nothing she can say. “Commander put some of your men on the roof tops just in case.” Demetria tells him .”Yes my lady,” the commander says and leaves to carry out the orders. Outside the enforcer has arrived as screams are heard as the towns people flee. “He's here.” Demetria says to Amilo inside as he does the finishing touches.”So soon.”Amilo comments “Yes remember that our ancestors built them and they are far deadlier than any blood hound and once they find the trail there is no stopping them.” Demetria reminds them. “I hoped that we had a little more time but let's hope it works.” Amilo says as they leave “Let's hope then that Racus gets back soon.” Demetria replies as they head out to see if Amilo's plan worked.
“Well, now aren’t we in a pickle.” Racus says as he quietly heads up the stairs and spots the soldiers. “Hmm” Racus ponders and puts down his pack pulling out a device that looks like a cross like and insect and clockwork toy. “Oh how I love working for Amilo.” Racus says grinning as he activates the device and watches it as it starts to crawl up the wall.
“Tell me what you know.” Draco demands as he tortures William. “Like how was it in bed with her. Hmm” Draco sneers. “You're..your sick.” William says “Hmm maybe or maybe I'm just curious.” Draco says “ Don't tell me you didn't know it was common practice where we came to marry into the family to keep the blood line pure.” Draco says
“Tell me what you know.” Draco demands as he tortures William. “Like how was it in bed with her. Hmm” Draco sneers. “You're..your sick.” William says “Hmm maybe or maybe I'm just curious.” Draco says “ Don't tell me you didn't know it was common practice where we came to marry into the family to keep the blood line pure.” Draco says
At the town Demetria and William prepare for the enforcer as he enters the town. “Are you sure this will work?” Demetria asks as Amilo sets the devices on the barrels filled with the black powder. “It should the logistic of it is sound.” He says as they go around the corner and hide as the enforcer arrives. As the enforcer enters the main part of the devices are activated triggered by the vibration of the enforcers steps and igniting the barrels.“He' still coming ,” a soldier says as the smoke clears and the enforcers still stands.“Yes we know.” Demetria says watching from afar . “We need to slow him down.”Demetria says . “Yes, but the barrels were our only shot.” Amilo says as they watch the enforcer as it comes unbidden.
In the hallway Racus nears Draco's room as two guards approach as they walk by Racus grabs a pebble he found and tosses it drawing their attention and enters the room.In the room it looks like Draco has even less care for his own room as he did for the libraryas the bed is unmade and books and documents are scattered all over the floor. Among them is the blue print that he is looking for . As not to alert the guards that patrol outside Racus quietly puts the blue prints in his pack and heads out the door.
“We have to slow it down some more .” Amilo says as the enforcer approaches near where they hide. “Yes, I know any ideas.” Demetria replies “Nothing really .” Amilo says “Well we have to slow him down somehow .” Demetria says as she draws her lighting gun and starts firing “Oh hell.” Amilo says as he draws his own version and fires at him.
As Demetria and Amilo deal with the enforcer Racus sneaks out on the castle grounds and borrows one the horses at the stable just as one of the castle guards approach. “Halt.” the soldier says going after him as he get's on his horse and rides away. As he rides away Draco is torturing William when he hears the noise.
“Interruptions , interruptions stay here .” Draco says patting him and head outside to deal with it. “What's going on?” Draco asks as the guards give chase and sees Racus riding off with his sachel. “Stop him I want to know what he was doing here?” Draco orders “We are but he has a head start.”one of the soldiers say . “Well, then do better. He has stolen has one of my prize horses .” Draco orders them as he storms back to the castle.“I know you were part of this so you are going to tell me all” Draco says to William back in the castle as he turns a gear increasing the heat on the rack and activating the current.”Arrg I don't know what you talking about.” William screams as Draco turns another a gear. “He was here for a reason and you're going to tell.” Draco sneers as he tortures him.
“Stop “ Demetria says as she leaps of the roof and points her gun at the enforcer as he continues to come her way. “Could you have warned me that you were going to do this.”Amilo says as he approaches. “We need to slow him down right.” Demetria says holding her lightning up at the enforcer. “Yes, but I didn't think you were going to do this.” Amilo says as he raises his gun at the enforcer. “This isn't working.” Amilo says as they fire at the enforcer as it approaches. “At least we know who it wants.” As she fires at it as comes at her. “He hates that much eh.” Amilo says as the enforcer continues . “It's not that he hatesme. It's more that he thinks that I am threat to his throne.” Demetria explains to him “Well then let's give him something.” Amilo says charging up his gun and firing at the enforcer. “Then let's hope Racus arrives soon then.” Demetria says as she fires at him.
“Interruptions , interruptions stay here .” Draco says patting him and head outside to deal with it. “What's going on?” Draco asks as the guards give chase and sees Racus riding off with his sachel. “Stop him I want to know what he was doing here?” Draco orders “We are but he has a head start.”one of the soldiers say . “Well, then do better. He has stolen has one of my prize horses .” Draco orders them as he storms back to the castle.“I know you were part of this so you are going to tell me all” Draco says to William back in the castle as he turns a gear increasing the heat on the rack and activating the current.”Arrg I don't know what you talking about.” William screams as Draco turns another a gear. “He was here for a reason and you're going to tell.” Draco sneers as he tortures him.
“Stop “ Demetria says as she leaps of the roof and points her gun at the enforcer as he continues to come her way. “Could you have warned me that you were going to do this.”Amilo says as he approaches. “We need to slow him down right.” Demetria says holding her lightning up at the enforcer. “Yes, but I didn't think you were going to do this.” Amilo says as he raises his gun at the enforcer. “This isn't working.” Amilo says as they fire at the enforcer as it approaches. “At least we know who it wants.” As she fires at it as comes at her. “He hates that much eh.” Amilo says as the enforcer continues . “It's not that he hatesme. It's more that he thinks that I am threat to his throne.” Demetria explains to him “Well then let's give him something.” Amilo says charging up his gun and firing at the enforcer. “Then let's hope Racus arrives soon then.” Demetria says as she fires at him.
In the forest just outside the palace, Racus sits having his dinner in front of a fire. “Cousin what have you got your self into.” Racus says he looks over the blueprints. “The stories and myths about these creatures should have warned you not to do this, but then you were never that bright.” Racus says to himself shaking his head and dowses thefire as he heads to his tent .
“Where is it?” Draco rants as he searches his room. “Where is what your majesty.” a servant shielding his face as Draco searches the room. “The blue prints on how to create the enforcers .” Draco sneers as he looks around again and then heads back to William and the device. “So you don't know eh?” Draco says as he enters.“I don't know what?” William says as Draco approaches. “Oh don't you dare . I'm through playing games “ Draco says as he cranks a gear and turns the device up to maximum and
William screams as Draco watches.“We can't keep this up for ever.” Amilo says as he shoots another volley at the enforcer. “Hopefully we won't have to.” Demetria says as the enforcer shucks of Amilo shots with nearly a glance as he come at her. “We need to find a way to penetrate his shielding . I don't think Draco would have foolish enough to rebuild one of these creatures without looking for away to disable them.” Amilo says firing another shot at him.“If I knew him he probably did or didn't think it would come to that.” Demetria says as the creature continues to advance in her direction.
In the forest Racus kicks his horse into full gallop heading sidelong through the forest with Dracos men not far behind not suspecting that he has stolen the blueprints. As they chase Draco continues his interrogation on William with no concern for what he is doing only the glee of seeing his sisters face after he is done with him. "Arrg.” William screams as Draco cranks on a gear attached to the chains “What surely you didn't think I was finished with you there is so much more I want to show you that my little device can do.” Draco says evilly. “What..what do you want I've told you everything.”William struggles to say. “Oh I know you have but you see my sister in another matter.”Draco sneers. “ This...this is to get back at your sister, I ..I don't even know if we'll even see each other again.” William says. “Oh I have no doubt you will. I know my sister and she will attempt a rescue and I know she covets the throne.” Draco says as he flicks a switch as gears turn and the bed that William lay begins to contour.
As Demetria and Amilo try to deal with the enforcer Racus rides like the devil himself is after him. As the soldiers are not far behind .”Ya” Racus shouts as he goads the horse faster out distancing the soldiers behind him. “Hurray he's just up ahead.” A soldier shouts as Draco's men catch up. As they near Racus draws his lightning gun and fires at them .
In the town Demetria and Amilo watch as the enforcer smacks against the electrical barrier. “Not very bright are they?” Amilo says as the enforcer smashes against the barrier. “No not from what I hear. They were never built for that.” She says “But I don't know how much longer the barrier will hold up with him doing that. He better hurry.”Demetria says referring to Racus . “He will don't worry. He hasn't failed me once yet.”Amilo says with a grin. “Wait what else have taken? I am still your princess.” Demetria asks suspiciously . “Nothing of importance princess." Amilo replies evading the question.
In the forest Racus has eluded the soldiers moving through the trees and bushes in a hurray to get back to the town. As Draco continues his interrogation of William with a sick look of glee in his face. “Oh does that hurt . I'm sorry lets try something else.”Draco says and flicks a switch on the device. “Arrrg!” William screams as Draco pulls a lever on the device and a blade shoots out cutting into him. “You are a sick bastard.”William says to him under his breath as the blade cuts in to him. “Oh you think so. I'll take-that as a compliment.” Draco sneers as turns as he pulls another switch. “Arrrg!” William screams as Draco continues the torture.
“We can't keep this up ,he has to come soon.” Demetria says as the enforcer continues it's assault on the barrier. “I trust my man.” Amilo tells her as Racus races out of the forest with Draco's soldier’s trailing behind. “Soldiers” Demetria shouts as Racus comes riding through with the soldiers right behind. Seeing them the Commander orders his men on the roof top to fire at the soldiers at the soldiers as arrives. “Quickly back to theThieves Guild.” Demetria shouts as Racus dismounts and hands her the blueprints justas the barrier fails and the enforcer comes charging at them. “Hurray” Demetria shouts as the enforcer comes at them and the soldiers charge firing at them .
“Hurray!” Amilo says urging them on as he opens a hidden passage to the guild.“What else are you not telling?” Demetria ask the head in . “Let's just say that the rumors about the thieves guild running the town are not all rumours. Let's just say that I might have bribed some people to look the other way.” Amilo says running his hand through his hair as they hurray through the passage way back to the guild.
“So how long have these passages been here?” Demetrtia ask back at the guild. “I think they've been here even before we came. I just updated them for our advantage.” Amilo says as the door closes by itself and Demetira sees a device attached to it with gears and cogs. “You never cease to surprise me.” Demetria says
Outside the enforcer sensing them raises it's fist and attacks the door . Inside Amilo flicks a switch beside the door and outside an explosion is heard. “Well we won't be using that door anymore.” Racus says . “We never really used it anyway it was more for show .” Amilo says “But it won't hold him for long.” Demetria says as she takes out the blueprints to take a look. “Look at this “ Amilo says pointing at the diagram. “Yes, this is something I haven't seen in a while.” Demetria comments as they look at the blueprints. “Back in the days when I was welcome at the palace. I spent most of it in the libraries I came across this a lot .” Amilo says studying the blueprints. “I have never seen the like it seems very old and yet familiar.” Demetria comments. “It is but what I don't understand is how my idiot cousin could get hold of this.” Amilo says a bit perplexed. “Don't underestimate him. He may be a bit of a creep and selfish as all hell but he's no idiot.” Demetria advises him. “Oh please I have more intelligence in my little pinky than he has in his entire body.The only reason he is the king is because of that rule if it were any other way you would be in charge not him.” Amilo says . “Sigh I know and if things had been different I know father would have favored me and not my dear brother.” Demetria says as they turn their attention to the blue prints again
Back at the palace, “Where did they go?” Draco asks as he cranks up the intensity on the device.“The blue prints the thief stole are worth then any of you combined .” Draco snarls.“I..I have no idea what you are talking about.” William says struggling to breath.“I'm through playing game with you . So tell me now because I don't really care anymore if you live or die.” Draco says as increases the voltage on the device. “Arrrg!” William screams nearly fainting “Your majesty maybe you should not use such high setting?” An advisor tells him as Draco turn another knob increasing the suction of the tubes attached to William. “We'll see shall we. Let's how much damage he can take before he confeseeses.” Draco says with a sick grin on his face as he takes out a wrench and makes some adjustments to the device
.“Don't worry once we take care of this little problem we'll set thing right and put the right person on the throne.” Amilo reassures her . “Careful cousin that's treasonous talk.” Demetria says jesting with him. “Well it's a little to late for that” Amilo jests.“Umm you two I think I may have found what were looking for.” the commander says pointing to something in the blue prints. “Yes this it.” Demetria says looking at what the Commander pointed out. “Yes, that's it's indeed.” Amilo says taking a look. “A primer. I saw a lot of these in some of the books I found in the library.” Amilo says “Yes look if I read this right it seems the power cell for the enforcer is powered by the creator.” Amilo says. “Well that's all in good for the earthlings but for us it creates a problem.” Demetria says. “Hmm good point let's take a look some more .” Amilo says as he turns to study the blue prints with a better understanding.
.“Don't worry once we take care of this little problem we'll set thing right and put the right person on the throne.” Amilo reassures her . “Careful cousin that's treasonous talk.” Demetria says jesting with him. “Well it's a little to late for that” Amilo jests.“Umm you two I think I may have found what were looking for.” the commander says pointing to something in the blue prints. “Yes this it.” Demetria says looking at what the Commander pointed out. “Yes, that's it's indeed.” Amilo says taking a look. “A primer. I saw a lot of these in some of the books I found in the library.” Amilo says “Yes look if I read this right it seems the power cell for the enforcer is powered by the creator.” Amilo says. “Well that's all in good for the earthlings but for us it creates a problem.” Demetria says. “Hmm good point let's take a look some more .” Amilo says as he turns to study the blue prints with a better understanding.
“Look at this.”Demetria says pointing to some symbols on the corners of the blue prints. “Aren’t those the elements?” she asks. “That would make sense our ancestors did study the ancient art of alchemy.” Amilo says taking a look. “Yes look earth and air.”Demetria says pointing to the top left corners of the blue print. “And here fire and water.”“Makes sense a lot of what know today came from those studies.” Amilo comments .“Yes it does . This could be the answer.” Demetria says. “Yes that might just be it.”Amilo says reaching for a book from his shelf on ancient alchemy and look through it for what he suspects might be the answer.
Outside as they look at the blueprints the enforcer smashes against the walls of the building scanning around trying pick up the trail when it spots one of the commanders soldiers. Walking over the enforcer picks up the soldiers and scans him and for a instance it looks there might a be glimpse of intelligence as it scans him again but then it tosses the soldier aside and turns towards where Demetria and Amilo are .
“He's coming this way.” a soldiers says as he heads in. “What how?” Demetria asks “Don't know it looked like it just picked him and looked at him and then tossed him aside.” the soldier says . “Then we have to hurray it looks like he has our scent again.”Amilo suggest
“We need to hurray he'll be hurray soon.” Demetria says as they study the blue prints and the symbols as the enforcer smashes against the walls of the thieves guild . As it does the soldiers on the roof tops fire on it with their rapid fire cross bows a variation of the gatling gun as they valiantly trying to stop it.“So it looks like it not much different from what we know today.”“They used the elements to create him tempering the metal and using it to create his agility.” Amilo says musing over the blue prints “Yes like water and fire to make him invulnerable and earth and air for it’s agility.” Amilo says. “Yes but I don't see anyway to get near him he doesn't seem to tire much” Demetria says. “Yes, the earth element.”Amilo muses . “But you did notice the marking on his chest and head.” Demetria asks“Yes.” Amilo says . “I have a theory I remember reading about some of these peoples legends one particularly is of interest about a creature that could not die as long it touched the ground.” Demetria says. “I think I know the one and I have and idea how to stop it.” Amilo says and they discuss on how to do it.
As the enforcer approaches the guild and Amilo and Demetria go over on they are going to do it. Draco set's up his own plan to stop them. In his library Dracoopens a portal and activates his chronostatic insulator .”Well it has been a while since oneof your kind has summoned me.” the creature says smugly . “Yes, but I have need for your services.” Draco says kneeling . “Ah yes your sister, I can help but there is a price.” the creatures intones. “Yes I am prepared for that.” Draco says and turns off the insulator that was protecting him form the creature. “We shall see.” the creature says as he reaches out from the aether and touches Draco. At his touch Draco screams as he feels the creatures will upon him . In his cell William wakes as he hears the scream echoes through out the castle. “What have you done you stupid fool.” William wonders at what just happened.
In his library Draco stirs and notices the changes that have come over . His skin is now jet black like the night time sky .”What...what have you done.” He asks . “I've given what you asked. The ability to defeat your sister. You are now a creature that hasn't been seen for centuries.” the creature sneers as Draco struggles to breath. “Ah yes you'll have to have some protection now” the creature says as Draco putson the altitude mask that has appeared before him. “What.. what I am?” Draco says as he gets up. “A race that once existed in the aether whence your people originally came.” the creature says. “You tainted me.” Draco says as he looks in the mirror . “You are the first of your kind to rise again. You and your kin will rule forever now.” the creature says to him as it falls back into the aether whence it came with an evil laugh.
In his cell William has just fallen asleep again when Draco storms in. “Look at what my dear sister has forced me to do.” Draco sneers grabbing him by the neck and tossing against the door like he was a rag doll.. “Well, “ Draco sneers realizing what he just did. “This might not be so bad after all.” Draco says and laughs leaving William laying on the floor as he heads to the throne room.
“So the question is how do we get near him to stop him and get him off the ground and ground the perpetual motion engine.” Demetria says. “Good question considering that all our efforts at least to slow him down have been useless so far.” Amilo says. “True but all we have to do is get him off the ground. According to the legends that's all you have to do.” Demetria says. “Yes but I don't think any ordinary nets will work considering how heavy these things look.” Amilo says. “Let me have a look around.” Amilo muses as Demetria goes over the plans again. “These look like markings I've seen on the creature.” Demetria says musing over the blueprints. “They could be the answer on how to permanently stop him.”she says as Amilo returns with something in his arm. “Really then we might have a chance.”Amilo says. “Yes, they didn't just use the elements to create him they it used them to infuse and bond him.” Demetria says. “So if we remove the symbols he'll far apart. That is if we can get near him.” Amilo comments. “But look at this is new it 's my brothers crest.Maybea fail safe. I bet if we remove all the other will fall.” Demetria says “I bet that's it.” Amilosays. “Yes leave it to my brother to do something like that.” Demetria says to him as the Commander rushes in. “Princess forgive me but we have no more time he's here.” The Commander tells them . “Then we have no more time and hope for the best.” Demetria say as she picks up her lightning gun and heads out followed by Amilo carrying an exotic looking rope.
In the streets the enforcer is creating havoc as the citizens flee from him as he nears the guild. Draco takes another look at himself. “Hmm not bad maybe now they will learn to respect my wishes .” Draco says to himself and laughs as he heads into the throne room. “Your majesty?” One of the advisers says in shock as Draco enters and sits on the throne room. “I…I'm not sure of this change your majesty the citizens all ready fear you.” the other adviser stammers . “What do I care what they think . I am their king and they serve my whim not the other way around. I'm tired of cow towing to these pitiful sheep.” Draco sneers and the Advisers gasp at his comment and the noble gasp in horror. “Yes that right I'm through pretending to care. My race has always been superior to your kind it was my father who thought we should hide and if you don't like it I have a cell waiting for you below.” Draco sneers and dismisses them all.
In his cell William tries to shake the effects off from the machine when Draco enters from the cell door. “ So I am to take it that your new look did not go over well.” William says stretching. “Yes, but what do I care . I am above them now.” Draco sneers lifting him up with the point of his fingers as he stairs through the lens of the mask and signals his men to take him back to his room for more of the same.
In the town the enforcer continues it assault on the door as Demetira and Amilo escape the back and prepare to face it. Outside Amilo hands the rope to the men on the roof as Demetria goes over the blue prints again. As they prepare the enforcer picking up their sent turns and heads to where they are hidden “It's coming .” Demetria says as Amilo and the men prepare the trap . “Wait it stopped.” Demetria says as the enforcer stops in the middle of the street. “Hello sister. I had a feeling it was you who stole the blue prints from my room. Hello dear cousin how is life as a thief?” Draco says through the enforcer.“Cousin.” Amilo says . “Hello brother long time no see . I heard about your little deal you made.” Demetria says to him. “Good then why don't you make it easy on yourself and give up.” Draco sneers . “Not on your life dear brother!” Demetria says.“I should have figured you'd be here. I should have sent my men here first.” Draco sneers through the enforcer and orders the enforcer attack.
At the castle Draco watches from the castle viewing the happenstance through his electrostatic converse monitor. Laying beside him is William strapped to the device as Draco watches on . “So you had control of him this entire time ?” William asks weakly.“Of course did you think I didn't know about the myths. I told you I had prepared for that eventually” Draco sneers. “But the deal you made?” William says . “Ah yes that, well it came to reason that they would eventually find a way to defeat him so I made the deal.”Draco sneers and turns to watch the enforcer as it approaches Demetria and Amilo
.“So shall we get on with .” Demetria says facing the enforcer.“All you had to do was surrender and I would have let you live a happy life.” Draco sneers through the enforcer as it charges at her. As it charges Demetria steps backand shouts “Now Amilo!: and Amilo and his men pull on the rope raising the creature putting it to a stop. “Arrg!” Draco sneers trying to urge the enforcer on. “Arrrg!” Draco screams again in frustration as he steps away from the electrostatic converse monitor. “Damn my sister.”Draco sneers “Do you see what have I have to put up with.” Draco says taking his frustration on William as he screams in agony. “Oh very well if I can't have the pleasure of destroying my sister.” Draco says with an evil grin as he turns his attention toWilliam who shudders in fear as he sees the look in Draco's eyes. “We are going to have so much fun you and I.” Draco says to him and flicks a switch that turns the device into a more deadly torture machine.
.“So shall we get on with .” Demetria says facing the enforcer.“All you had to do was surrender and I would have let you live a happy life.” Draco sneers through the enforcer as it charges at her. As it charges Demetria steps backand shouts “Now Amilo!: and Amilo and his men pull on the rope raising the creature putting it to a stop. “Arrg!” Draco sneers trying to urge the enforcer on. “Arrrg!” Draco screams again in frustration as he steps away from the electrostatic converse monitor. “Damn my sister.”Draco sneers “Do you see what have I have to put up with.” Draco says taking his frustration on William as he screams in agony. “Oh very well if I can't have the pleasure of destroying my sister.” Draco says with an evil grin as he turns his attention toWilliam who shudders in fear as he sees the look in Draco's eyes. “We are going to have so much fun you and I.” Draco says to him and flicks a switch that turns the device into a more deadly torture machine.
“We have to do it quickly no telling how long the ropes will hold him.” Demetriasays . “Aye I agree.” Amilo says taking a look at the blue prints and pinpointing the spots they need to focus on. “Hurray.” Demetria says as she sees some movement from the creature.“We need to reserve what he did. “ Amilo says taking a torch and lighting a fire underneath the creature. “We need to heat him up. Like you heat up metal when you make a sword.” Amilo says as he throws timber into the fire to make it even hotter. “Ah I get where you're going .” Demetria says and orders some of the men to get water as Amilo and other throw more kindle in the fire. “Now!” Amilo says and Demetria and others spray the creature with icy cold water from the ocean. “Now!” Amilo says again ordering his men to attack again-hoping it was enough to weaken the metal. As Demetria and other strike the ropes began to to weaken . “Hurray. The ropes are weakening we need to act fast before it awakens.” Demetria says and with one final assault the metal shell cracks. “Now destroy the engine.” Amilo says and Demetria takes aim with her lightning gun and fires on the perpetual motion engine destroying it in a flash of lightning and fire. “We did it we destroyed a creature that was supposedly unstoppable.” The Commander says with a grin. “Yes, but now we have a bigger problem.” Demetria says running her hand through her locks. “I'm coming with you. I've realizedthat he is my problem as much as he is yours.” Amilo says grabbing his pack and his rapid fire cross bow from the table. “I can't ask you of this with they way he is now we have no idea what we may be up against.” Demetria tells him . “Doesn't matter I'm going.” Amilo says and they head out.
“That damn sister of mine do you see what you have gotten yourself into.” Draco sneers as he unleashes new torments on William via the device. “It..it doesn't matte for what you have done to the kingdom and the people your time is coming.” William says as Draco lays on more of the same increasing the intensity of device again as William screams as Draco smiles at his pain.
Outside the city limits Demetria and Amilo prepare to leave.“I leave the guild in your hands.” Amilo says clasping Racus's arm. “You can trust me my friend.” Racus says with a grin. “I know I can I always have.” Amilo says. “Princess.” Racus says to her as she steps forward. “Its good to know that I have support with in my own kind and with in the guild.” Demetira says shaking his hand. “My lady if you ever need anything all you have to do is ask.” Racus says to her as he shakes her hand. “Thank you that's good to know.” Demetria says as she puts her pack on the horse and they head out to take back the land from him.
In the castle Draco sits in the throne room brooding over the recent events.“Your..your majesty you need to eat.” One of his advisers says to him seeing the food uneaten in front of him. “You know with my new form I don't seem to need that.” Draco says. “But then may I advice you to get some rest.” the adviser says. “Maybe later now I need to find a way to thwart my dear sister.”Draco says and shoos them away.
“So where to next?” Amilo asks riding up to her. “Well still need help now there is no question about that.” Demetria replies . “With the way he is now oh yes we wouldn't stand a chance.” Amilo says agreeing wit her. “You know I seem to recall stories about an ancient library hidden on island that was supposed to located around these parts.” Demetria says to him. “Yes I know the one you mean . TheLibrary of the Ancestors,it 's supposed to hold some of our most ancient books an texts known to our kind.” Amilo says musing over it. “Beg your pardon my lady but that's a story told to children.” The Commander says to her. “A lot of the fairy tales and myths comes from our kind.” she says to him. “Do you know where about it was located?” Demetria asks Amilo. “No not really there are tales that the island sunk and some say that it's near where our kind originally settled.” Amilo says. “I seem to recall some human stories about a city called Atlantis and then there's Avalon it can't be coincidence.” Demetria muses and Amilo smiles. “What” Demetria asks seeing him smile. “They are one and the same from what I learned the island what humans called Atlantis or Avalon is where our ancestors lived for the first hundred years.” Amilo says. “Then that's where we head if the library is any where it's there.” Demetria says. “We'll need a ship then.” The Commander says . “I think I can arrange that.”Amilo says and they ride ahead to the next town.
In the castle Draco has come up with a plan. “I think it's time I deal with them myself.” Draco says as get 's up followed by his adviser. “Call for my men and have them ready to leave.”Draco orders his adviser as he heads back to his room. Inside his room Draco walks up to hidden part of the wall and presses down on what looks like to be a loose nail activating a door that opens and reveals his personal arsenal. Draco smiles and removes his weapons and one other. “I couldn't let those fools buried this with father.” Draco says taking out an ornate looking Lamp gun admiring it. “My lord they are waiting.” a page says entering the room as Draco closes the hidden chamber. “Then let's not keep them waiting.” Draco says as he leaves
“So this ship?” the commander asks suspiciously . “Do not worry my friend it is not that way it's just a lot of our business came from out sourcing so once in a while we would need to get to other places.” Amilo says to him as they ride along. “Then let's head to nearest port and wait for the ship and they ride ahead. At the port Amilo rides to the nearest Inn to contact his friend while Demetria and the Commander waits for his return.
“While we're here we might as well check out the situation .” Demetria say as they sit at a table at an Inn. “I suppose I know of some people here. The town isn't as reputable as the others but we kind find out.” the Commander says looking around and signals to a barmaid .From the looks of the Inn the Commander's assessment is right on. As Demetira stand to address the crowd followed by the Commander with his hand on his gun. “I don't think you need to do that.” Demetria says “No my lady you will not.” The innkeeper says with a grin as he approaches with a couple of patrons. “I suggest you rethink this .” Amilo says with a stout fellow as he enters the Inn. “It's okay if they have something to say I would like to hear it.” Demetria says. “My lady is it. Now this is interesting.” the Innkeeper says with a grin. “So let me guess you think you can get the reward that is of me.” Demetria says drawing her lightning gun as they approach. “We don't want any trouble we only wanted to know how things are here. But if you're only interested in the reward then here.” Demetira says tossing them a bag of coins. “Now if you don't mind? We just wanted to know how things are.”Demetria asks as the Innkeeper and his friends leave . “It's not good my lady as you can see it has made people desperate. “ The man that accompanied Amilo replies. “Well, it's not my intention .” Demetria says sheathing her lightning gun. “I am beginning to see that. So you should know that he is coming.” The man says. “If he is then may I give you a piece of advice tell him nothing and don't resist he is not the same man we all knew.” Demetria tells him as they exit inn.
At the docks they head to a ship docked at port. “A galleon. You got us galleon.” Demetria says not believing her eyes. “ Not just a Galleon a flying Galleon.”the man that accompanied Amilo says as he approaches. “Really and how did you do that?”Demetria asks raising an eye brow. “I told you that a few of our clients are selective.” Amilo explains. “Yes forgive me my lady but it's my fault I am one those clients especially now . We ` don’t wanted no to get noticed.” the man says . “And as such I can only take you to the ruinsof what some believe were the ruins of a castle.” he says. “That's fine my friend I know of the place.” Amilo says “Camelot is where we first arrived but it was not as we expected.”“I'll say they were barbaric.” Amilo says. “I wonder though.” Demetria says.“You don't think it's still there.” Amilo says with a grin. “It would put a thorn in his ass wouldn't it seeing you with the electrostatic charge sword .” “I can imagine the look on his face seeing with the sword we all thought was lost.” Demetria admits. “Then let's notwaist any time .” Amilo says and they head to the ship.
“So my dear sister is headed to the library .” Draco says after interrogating the patrons and the innkeeper. “Well, we will just to have to beat her to it won't we, burn thisplace down.” Draco orders his men as the innkeeper looks on with fear as he and the patrons flee. “Good riddance places like this were fine for my father but places like this only breed filth and greed.” Draco says as he mounts his stallion and heads down to the docks.
On the Galleon Demetria and Amilo look over a map discussing a strategy.“We know he's going to follow.” Demetria says pointing to the palace and the docks.“Yes so have little time. Captain take off.” Amilo says and the captain nods and actives the rotaries lifting the ship from the sea. “I've seen the royal fleet and there nothing to gawk at if we want and even if this ship can sail in the sky I doubt it can out run awhole fleet.” Demetria says. “Yes so if I remember right we need to sail to the outer most part of the isle for that's where it lay.” Amilo says “Yes and if we're luck what we are looking for is still there .” Demetria replies hoping that the sword is still where it lay as the head to the southern most part of the isle.
At the dock Draco and his men have just arrived as the ship that Demetria is on takes sail and takes to the air. “It's about time.” Draco says as from the skies above the the royal fleet arrive. Draco smiles to himself as he gets on . “Sorry but we have a bit of a delay.”The Captain says referring to William who is at the moment tied to a rail in the blimp that Draco and his men have bordered on. “Doesn't matter let her think she has the upper hand for now.” Draco sneers and walks up to William. “So isn't it nice to be out of that musty old castle?” Draco asks him. “And soon you will be reunited with your true love even it's briefly.” Draco says and laughs as he looks out the window as William struggles with his bonds.
“You know sometimes I wonder if my dear cousin had something to do with the king's death.” Amilo says. “Yes, I have had the same idea my self, but then I think about how could that be my father's guards never left his side and my mother was always by his side.” Demetria admits. “Still most people know how much your father loved the wine and wouldn't be hard to poison it.” Amilo says pondering over it. “Yes my father did love his spirits. “ Demetria says. “I 'm just saying that I wouldn't put it past him and not to miss judge him.” Amilo says “Oh believe me these days I don't.” Demetria says as a steward enters. “My lady we near and the captain wanted me to tell you that we are being followed.” the steward says. “Already?" Demetria asks “Yes my lady.” the steward says as Amilo and Demetria head to the aft. “I did not sign up for this.” The captain says as they enter. “I called in the favor.” Amilo says to the captain. “Yes well I didn’t think you would call it in so soon, but you are not the only one.” The captain says. “Really I didn't think it was that yet that the good people of this land are abandoning their villages and towns.” Demetria says.“Yes well...” the captain says to her. “This is why we must do everything we can to dispose of him and put things right.” Demetira says. “Yes with the way the he is now I think we better and do it soon. “ Amilo says as they near the isle where the castle lay.
Chapter5
Chapter5
“Sire they are steer away from the isle.” Draco's captain reports. “What let me see.”Draco says grabbing the telescope from him, “What are you up to ?” Draco asks as he spots them. “Of course I should've known, father's electro-sword.” Draco says. “How clever of my dear sister I had nearly forgot about that little trinket.” Draco says with a grin on his face as he gives the telescope back to the captain “Change of plans I'm not going to let her have that.” Draco snarls and orders them to follow.
“It looks like it has seen better days.” Amilo says as the head toward where the castle used to lay. “Aye but I take it as a good sign that hopefully it has not been disturbed.” Demetria says as they traverse through the bushes to the castle remains. “My lady!”The commander alerts as they approach the castle. “A body!” Amilo exclaims on seeing the corpse.“How many years ago was this because it still looks fresh.” The Commander says. “Time is different for us time moves slower for us .” Demetria says as she come upon the body.“You wouldn't have noticed because just like the illusion that made us look human we also used one to make it look like aged the same as you as well.” Demetria explains. “You never noticed that we look different now.” Amilo asks “ It was not my place to comment I'm just a soldier and your royalty.” The Commander says standing erect. “That's sweet but I've always seen you as more than just one of my fathers men. More like a long time friend. How long have we known each other Rupert” Demetria says “I feel the same my lady it seems like years since you were a child,” the Commander says. “So how old are you?” Amilo asks.
“Now it's not for a lady to tell. I have to have some secrets.” Demetria jests as move on ahead.In the blimp Draco spots the isle and Demetria's ship. 'To think this once Was the heart of a glorious empire? My father had the strange idea that we needed to fit in , but I thought differently.” Draco sneers looking out the window. “Come William I know your dying to see her.” Draco says pulling on the chain as the ladder is lowered. On the isle Draco tugs on the chain and strides through the bushes towards the remains of the castle with William following behind .
“We should have returned years ago but father would have none of it.” Demetria says as near the castle. “Yes, he wanted to put this part of our life behind us.” Amilo says. “I can see that I guess I don't remember much I was just a little girl, but I can remember mother crying and wondering why she was sad.” Demetria says. “I should warn you the tales that are told of this place are not true Commander.” Amilo says. “But the sword?” The Commander asks . “Yes, but only that.”Demetria says. “So the lady?” the Commander asks. “The only lady I know was your mother.” Amilo says remembering her fondly “Yes that's where the tales come from.”Demetria says smiling as the near the castle .
“We should have returned years ago but father would have none of it.” Demetria says as near the castle. “Yes, he wanted to put this part of our life behind us.” Amilo says. “I can see that I guess I don't remember much I was just a little girl, but I can remember mother crying and wondering why she was sad.” Demetria says. “I should warn you the tales that are told of this place are not true Commander.” Amilo says. “But the sword?” The Commander asks . “Yes, but only that.”Demetria says. “So the lady?” the Commander asks. “The only lady I know was your mother.” Amilo says remembering her fondly “Yes that's where the tales come from.”Demetria says smiling as the near the castle .
“This used to be a glorious site.” Amilo says as they enter the castle“Damn barbarians.” Amilo swears. “Yes, they brought the worst out of us, something that I thought we put behind us.” Demetria says as they enter. “How?” the commanders says as he looks around. “You wouldn't believe us if we told.” Demetria says to him as they move on to search for the sword.
“Oh yes, my dear William,” Draco sneers as William looks in awe as he tugs him along with his lightning gun swung over his shoulder. “This once was a glorious place, but my father was to weak to see that, it took the death of my mother and the battle against the damn barbarians to see what we lost.” Draco sneers as they arrive at the ruins of the castle and William looks at them with awe. “My dear sister would say that our savagery and cruelty were our down fall William.” Draco sneers as he tugs at the chain and heads into the castle. “But I beg to differ I think we had shown them our true might and cruelty to those damn barbarians and they would have never over run us.” Draco says as the head in.“And speak of the devil .” Draco says as ahead of them is Demetria and Amilo heading into the castle. “Oh no you don't!” Draco sneers and tugs on William chain now not caring just wanting to get to the sword first before she does as he races inside following behind Demetria.“We have to hurray , we can't let him have the sword.” Amilo says as they rush inside . “I know but William , did you see the markings?” Demetira asks. “He's using him as a distraction knowing that you're feeling will come in play.” Amilo says andshe follows knowing what he said to be true.
Inside the castle has seen better days as it looks like the castle has not been inhabited for many a years. As they enter Demetria and Amilo pray that the sword still lay where he left it when they evacuated the castle. Outside Draco follows pulling on Williams chain with out a concern following Demetria not caring that he may be hurting him as his own concern right now is the sword and not letting her have it.“Which way princess?” the Commander asks.”I'm not sure I was only a little girl. This way I think.” Demetria says as they follow her down the corridor.
Not far behind them Draco gives chase .”I'm coming for you dear sister.” Draco taunts as he pulls on Williams chain trailing behind her with a wicked smile.“We have to hurray.” Demetria says taking a breath . “We can't let my brother have the sword.” Demetria says as she picks up the pace. “Oh you
would like that.” Draco sneers as he catches up to her.“I told you not to expect much. We we're lucky to escape here with what we had.”Demetria tells the Commander as he looks on with bewilderment. As she and Amilo pick up the pace trying to out distance Draco. “Hurray I think we're near. “ Amilo says as they round the corner. “I remember this I've seen it after we left.” Amilo says as they move on ahead. “Who would do such a thing?” Draco sneers as he finally catches up. “Well dear brother I can hazard a guess.” Demetria says. “Barbarians. You think the barbarians did this.” Amilo says looking at the paintings on the wall. “Barbarians you see dear sister if you and father had done things my way .” Draco sneers as he grabs the commander and pulls out his lightning gun. “Now you are going to let me pass.” Draco sneers holding the gun to the commanders head. “Brother do you really think the sword will let you hold it.” Demetria says to him. “Oh I don't care about that anymore . I just don't want you to have it call it sibling rivalry.” Draco says and tosses the Commander at her with a grin as he rushes ahead. “Damn!” Demetria swears. “Infuriating isn't he and to think that my dear uncle the king left him charge of the kingdom.” Amilo says as helps the Commander up. “Yes but he was the first born and the male heir” Demetria saysas she runs a hand through her hair. “True and he had such hopes for him, but if theyonly knew what the people call him.” Amilo says.
“Really what do they call him?” Demetria asks as they chase after him. “They call him such things as the Undead thing or Draco the fallen.” Amilo comments . “Well I didn't want to consider the alternative I thought we could find something in the library maybe and then put him someplace away but I see no alternative we might have to consider fratricide.” Demetria says sighing. “My lady if the council finds out they will never allow you to rule.” the Commander says. “I know but I see no altenative.” Demetria says as they enter the room. Inside Draco is tearing up the room looking for the sword. “Where is it,where is the sword.” Draco snarls as Demetria and Amilo and enter. “Where is it dear sister?”Draco asks . “How would I know dear brother we left in a hurray remember.” Demetria
says to him with her hands on her hips. “Oh did you think I was asking you how cute I was actually asking William here, oh but didn't you know.” Draco snarls tugging on William chains as he grins evilly behind the mask. “Didn't know what?” the Commander ask curious.“ Don't believe him my love he lives to lie.” William says . “Really so you deny that youare descend from the same people that chased us away.” Draco sneers. “Is this true?” Demetria asks. “Yes.” William says. “Oh but you know William you know where the sword is don't you William.” Draco asks yanking on the chain. “Yes...yes we took it.”William admits. “Ha,ha well I leave you to it.” Draco says dropping the chain.“Enjoy the freedom because soon you will be the last of your race and then I'm coming after you.” Draco says “Wait!” Demetria says as she chases after him . “ Is he going to do what I think he is, I didn't think he was that insane.” the Commander says.“I wouldn't put anything past him these days. William you have to tell us whereyour people hid the sword.” Amilo says. “I don't know my father told me stories
but just that it I thought they were just stories.” William says as he get's up and removes the collar. “ You know the ruins aren't far from here.” Demetria says as sheenters. “You think we might find something ?” Amilo asks. “You never know.”Demetria says “But first let's head back to the ship . You need to heal.” Demetria says helping William. “Yes, we all do.” The Commander says as they head out.
“My lord?” a soldier says as Draco storms out Draco turns and lookswith hatred at the soldier through his mask and stabs him. “My...my lord?” the soldier says falling down. “ I just realized that your one of them aren’t you?” Draco sneers. “How..howdid you know ?” the soldier stammers. “You have that pallor.” Draco sneers and turns to the other soldier who starts to run realizing his fate as Draco takes his lightning gun and fires at him. “Now off to to where the rest reside.” Draco says sheathing his gun and heads off .“ You shouldn’t' worry about me.” William says taking Demetria's hand. “I'm not I'm worried about my brother.” Demetria says looking in his eyes and smiling. “So you think my dear brother might have finally gone off the deep end.” Amilo ask as he tends to Wiliams wounds. “We can not let him do this.” William says clenching his fist. “Don't worry we won't , but first we have to learn a little more about what he was turned into.” Demetria says . “I agree, he's not like us anymore he's something that I thought were only myths and legends.” Amilo says. “So then it's agreed first we get the sword and then we head to the library and deal with my dear brother.” sheathing her gun as they head out.
Outside as Demetria and the others prepare to leave she spots the soldier and the burn marks on his chest. “One of yours” Amilo asks. “Aye my dad told me that a fewof us turned coat and joined the guard.” William says closing the soldier's eyes.Now we really do need to hurray if he already suspects the truth.” Demetria says.“Aye it's this way.” William says as they head towards what was once the Barbarian encampment.
As they head off from one of the trees a black bird with mechanical parts watchesand then flies off . “So they are still after it.” Dracus sneers as the bird lands on his shoulder and down loads the information to him. “Then I'll guess I'll have to make this quick.” Draco says and continues towards where most of William's people are now. “It's just ahead.” William says as they approach the abandoned encampment.“To think that this was once a village.” the commander says as they approach. “Aye my ancestors were a proud race.” William says as the look around. “Proud William I love you but they nearly killed my people all off. We were lucky to get out of there alive.”Demetria says. “I could same the same of you , you nearly did the same.” William says.“We were just defending our home” Demetria says . “We were doing the same , you and your kind just came and took over.” William says looking at her like he doesn't even know her anymore. “To our credit we didn't see anyone and the land look right for us to habitat.”
“I swear . If you and your people had bother to look a little more and not just take it you would have seen that it was cohabited.” William says to her as they enter. “We don't have time for this you two by now my cousin and your dear brother is on his way to commit genocide on an entire innocent race of people.” Amilo says to them.“Aye I think the chief's hut is just up ahead .” William say stopping forward with Demetri and Amilo trailing behind.
As they enter the chieftain’s hut on the ground lay remains of what looks to be the chieftain and his wife. “My father told the stories but I never imagined.” William says looking at the bodies with a nearly a glance to Demetria. “William I'm sorry but you have to see our point of view. We had no idea your people lived here and they came upon us like a pack of wild savages.” Demetria tries to explain. “This is where he would lay .” William says pointing at the furs on the ground. “But I don't see the sword.” Demetria says. “Aye but I don't think he would have let it just laded about.” William says.“Aye I see what your getting at. To them it would have been rare metal was scarce tothem and it would have seemed like magic.” Amilo muses. “If he had it he would have had it with him or hidden it.” William agrees. “If that's so it could be anywhere.” Demetria says. “Aye I think your right. I think our best bet is the library and too learn more about what exactly your brother is .” Amilo says consoling her “Aye I think so to time is of the essence.” William says and they leave the chiefs tent and head back to the ship.
“We need to sail quickly for I fear what my brother may up to.” Demetria says as they board the ship. “Aye you mean the mass extinction of an entire race.” Amilo jests .“My lady I hesitate to ask but...” the Commander ask. “ I know your concern but you haveto trust me on this commander.” Demetria says. “Yes and I have vague idea where it is. “Amilo says pointing to point on the map. “But there's nothing there.” the commander says.“Trust me.” Amilo says. “Well …. this is all confounding to me . That you are the creatures that were told about it is still unbelievable.” the Commander says. “Oh please those are justtales there is no such thing as magic . What they thought as magic is just science . If the original dwellers saw us they would think the same.” Amilo says. “Aye they would have never done what your people did.” William says as Demetria gives the orderand they sails off .
“You know you should take it easy on her she risked a lot to save you.”the Commander says to William later on. “Aye I am but I cannot forgive her know that she was one of them that visited the sins on my people.” William says and heads to the bow to look out and watch the ship take off. “Give him time.” Amilo says in the cabin “I know but I risked a lot to save him and now all he sees when he looks at me is the person that I was not the person that I am.” Demetria says pacing “Well we can't all be perfect.” Amilo says and leaves her as she turns and looks out the window. “May I come in .” William says later as Amilo leaves. “I don't know aren't you afraid you I'll hurt you.” Demetria quips. “Aye I deserve that. I know you are nothing like your brother.” William admits walking up to her and looking out the window
“You know if he keeps on killing our comrades they're won't be anyone to run the blimp for him.” One of Draco's says “That’s not true your still here.” Draco sneersas he enters tossing the soldier against the window . “So what was that?” Draco asks asthe soldier mutters something. “Noth.....nothing.” the soldier says swallowing.“It better be. You have no idea what the barbarians were like they nearly destroyed us.” Draco sneers. “It could be said the same of you.” the soldier replies.“If you had seen what they did.” Draco says to him glaring through his mask.“And now your going to finish the job are you.” the soldier asks. “Yes and now I am.” Draco sneers letting him go as he turns to leave as the man sighs with relief.“Oh yes and one more thing.” Draco says and pushes him out the window watching him fall .
“So do we have an direction?” the Commander asks approaching Demetira as she gazesout at the sea. “Yes but we may have another problem.” Demetria says pointing out Draco'sblimp in the distance. “I thought he was headed toward the barbarian settlement.” the Commander comments. “Apparently he thought that seeing my failure is just important.” Demetria says. “So it is to be a race then.” the Commander says “It would seem so.”Demetria says continuing to watch the blimp as it nears.“Well look what we have here.” Draco sneers as peers through his telescope.“Looks like I have a bonus looks like fate is on my side. Man the guns.” Draco saysgrinning behind the mask. “The fates have smiled on us blast her out of the sky.”Draco orders as the near the ship.
“What the...?” Amilo as the ship is shaken. “What's happening?” Demetria ask asif she didn't know as she heads on deck. “It looks like my dear cousin has finally lost his mind.” Amilo says as Demetria approaches to see what the commotion is. “He's actuallytrying to blast us out of the sky.”Demetria swears as another volley of cannon fire rock the ship. “How far are we to library?” the commander ask. “Not far enough.” Demetrria says to him as she hands him the telescope “Do you see that speck I think that's it.”she says pointing to the island .
“Fire.” Draco sneers ordering his men to fire on the Galleon again as the captain look on as Draco watches with glee. “I fear for us all ,because I think that our king has doomed us.” The captain says as they near the ship. “Aye and I am not willing to commit fratricide as well as genocide.” his second says. “Well if that's how you feel, you should've spoken up sooner.” Draco sneers overhearing the conversation and picks him up and strangles him with his bare hand. “Now captain stay on course and keep on firing . I want my sister to have know chance of reaching the library.” Draco orders and turns to look out the window .
“Evasive action!” Demetria shouts as another volley hits the ship.“Damn I think he really is trying to shoot us out of the sky.” the Commander says. “Oh I wouldn't past him Commander.” Amilo says grabbing on to rail. “He really would do this commit fratricide as well as genocide.” the Commander asks “ He doesn't see it that way . He thinks that the law of man and god don't pertain to him anymore.” Demetria says. “But no one is above God's law not us or your kind.” the Commander says “That maybe truebut my brother has never seen it that way.” Demetria explains as they try to avoid the cannon fire.“Help!” some one shouts as Demetira and her crew sail ahead to the library's location.
“Case in point.” Demetria says as she goes to see what the commotion is about. On the deck Amilo and the captain are helping the man they rescued. “That's not one of our crew.”the Commander says spotting the insignia as he follow behind. “No it's not “ Demetria says as she goes to help the man they rescued.On the deck the man shivers trying to regain his wits. “Thank you. I thought I was done for .” “You are one of my brothers are you not .” Demetria states. “I was but I wantedno part in what he had planned.” the man says still trying to recover from the fall.“And what does my dear cousin have planned?” Amilo asks. “To destroy what ever remains of the library.” the man says. “He would do that, destroy what's left of our history.” Demetria says in disbelief. “In the way he is now he would stop at nothing tohurt you.” the man says as another volley rocks the ship.
“Ahoy sister I see you found my missing man?” Draco shouts as he nears the Galleon. “I'll tell you what give up and end this farce and all is forgiven.” Draco says. “Not going to happen.” Demetria says to him and grabs the wheel to get away . “Ah well, can't say I tried.” Draco says and orders his to fire on the ship again.“Forward left.” Demetria orders as they try to avoid the cannon fire . “I will not let my brother defeat me.” Demetria says and orders the men to unfurl the main sail to full to gain speed and beat Draco to the library. On his ship Draco grins and turns to his captain ordering him to match her speed. “Damn he counted on that.” Demetria swears as Draco matches her and then over shadows her by flying ahead. “Are you sure you want this remember the last war we had and I'm not talking about the barbarians.” Amilo says to her . “I remember cousin don't worry I won't let what happened before happen again.”Demetria says to him as they close in on the Draco's blimp and the library.“Hey brother I believe you left this.” Demetria shouts as they near his blimp and orders her men to open fire.
Chapter 7
The library it is said it that it's rivals that of the library in Alexandria but unlike the library in Alexandria it is only to the Demetria and her kind hidden from the eyes of mankind.As Demetria and her men arrive at the library she looks at in awe for the last time she was here she was a little girl accompanied by her father the king . As they dock William and the Commander look on not believing what they are seeing. For even thoughit has seen better days it still is a sight to behold. The building itself resembles some of themore modern buildings of our time . The inside itself is a sight to behold as Demetria and
the others enter. “He wants to destroy this.” the Commander says as they head inside. “How can this be?” the commander ask. “We have been here a lot longer than you think Commander.” Amilo says to him. “ It's there was a time when there was more of us. You've heard us talk about it.” Demetria says to him. “What happened?” the Commander asks curious. “You happened , you and your kind.” Amilo says.“But this would have taken centuries to build. “ William says looking at all the books and scrolls as they enter. “The construction is nothing like I've seen before.” the Commander says and Demetria smiles as she lays a hand lovingly on the building. “We had time Commander. We have been a long time and knowing what was ahead of us we planned ahead.” she explains to him .
William looks on with wonder as the door closes and a whooshing sound is heardas a device senses there presence and fills the building with fresh air. As they walk in they see that the library is filled with wall to wall texts and scrolls. “Oh wow .” the Commander saysas he picks up one of the scrolls with the title History of Amerath . “Amerath?”the Commander asks. “A place of across the sea from us populated by privateers .” she tellshim. “The Bradbury Empire. How can you have this there was no books on the subject.”“To us past and present are the same my family and I aren’t the only ones that escaped manyof us escaped to different parts of the world.” Demetria says . “Your saying that some of you lived in the Bradbury empire.” Willaim says not believing it. “And yet I do see a bit of the
same feel as the buildings in that time.” the Commander says and notices a book on ship building written in strange language. “I couldn't tell you, when we were here I was still young a and hadn't traveled much as some of us had.” she explains as they walk the isles.
Outside Draco's party has arrived and looks on at the library. “I've forgotten I used to love going with my father and looking through the books while my father did his research. Oh well.” Draco says and orders his men toss the devices he came up with into the building.“What?” the Commander asks startled as one of the devices flies through a window.“Looks like he's arrived.” Amilo says. “Aye looks like he is going to burn down the building with us in it.” Demetria says as one of Draco's men tosses another one of the devices through the window. “Sis I know your in there . I suggest you get out while you still can. My offer still stands.” Draco says from outside. “And letting you destroy all the history and knowledge that our race collected all these years. Not likely brothers.” Demetria says to him from a
window. “I do not wish to hurt you sister, but if I must.” Draco says and from outside a largebang is heard as Draco orders his Cannons to open fire on the builidng.
“He's not going to stop until he's destroyed us and the library.” William says as another boom is heard . “I'll be damned if I let him win and destroy our legacy.” Demetria swears and starts tearing some boards from shelves that don't have anything and start boarding up the windows. Seeing Demetria William and Amilo follow suite as they take the empty shelves and board the windows. “He's insane he would actually destroy our history just to get back at you.” Amilo says. “In his state of mind I think so , because he's sees it as a threat.” Demetria replies as she boards up a window. “Then it's even more important that we stop him.”Amilo says as he and the commander push some of the furniture against the door. “But you know this won't hold for long.” Amilo says to her. “I know but it will give us some timeI hope.” Demetria replies as she takes a board and boards up another window.
“Sis you know it doesn't have to be this way. I don't want to destroy the library. Just surrender and I won't have to do this.” Draco tells her from outsidethe library. “Ya right.” Amilo says with a smile. “Really brother you really I would fall forthat . I know you better.” Demetria says “So it's to be that way then.” Draco says and orders his men to continue to fire on the library. “He's not going to give up. We have to have find the book. Someone must have written about them. So let's get to work it has to be here.” Demetira says and they all head out to look for the book .
“Is he really that mad?” William asks as he and Demetria head downstairs to search the lower levels for the book. “He was always like this mother and father just chose to look away or swept it under the rug. But now that father's gone he has to answer to no one so he has gotten worse.” Demetria says to him as they look for the book they need.“I cannot believe that Draco would intentionally hurt his own sister.” the Commander says “Oh believe it.” Amilo replies as he searches the second floor. “ Sibling rivalry isa staple in our society. It goes back centuries. It 's the reason I left but with Draco I don't know what to say it's like there is something wrong with him because he always took it to the extremes.” Amilo says as he looks at a book and glances around as he stashes it in his pack. “Yes but even an insane person has some understanding of boundaries.” the Commander says. “Ah yes but you have to remember that he thought he was going to go unchallenged.” Amilo says. “True no one thought the princess would do what she did they all thought she would just slink away.” the Commander says. “Exactly , imagine the shock he must have felt when he heard that .” Amilo says. “It must have unbalanced him-even further when he heard that she was going to challenge him.” the Commander muses.“Yes as we have already witnessed.” Amilo replies.
“Sis I'm giving you one last chance .” Draco sneers as if on cue. “Don't worry he's just trying to shake us.” Demetria tells William as they explore the lower level"I'm not sure my love you didn't go through what I went through.” William says. “One last chance sis. No answer fine then.” Draco sneers and the sound of cannon fire begins a new. “Cos. I think you should reconsider , here read this.”Amilo says from the upper floor and drops something out the windows as Draco picks it up.
“The Blood lines kindle for the fire dear cousin, since once I'm through with you and my dear sister I plan to start my own bloodline.” Draco says and tosses the book in the fire that his men have started in front of the library door. “You have truly lost it haven't you.” Amilo says with disgust . “What has my dear brother done now?” Demetria says coming up with a stack books. “Found this in the section about astrology.” she explains as William comes up with more.
“Um Cos before we start looking I suggest you take a look out the window and see whatyour dear brother is doing.” Amilo says as Demetria comes over to take a look. “A fire what's he burning.” “He's burning books. He says he doesn't care about us or our history anymore because he's going to create his own blood line.” Amilo says. “Really that's interesting I just read something about his kind.” Demetria says picking up one of the book and rifling through it . “Ah here it is . It seemed or the legends say that the only way that they could procreate was to infect others it was the reason they died out.” Demetria says reading the passage to Draco as the other listen on. “You lie!” Draco snarls and grabs one of his men and tosses him against the building. “Oh no dear brother it even goes on to say that it was the fault of the creature they worshiped it was his way of keeping them in line. “ Demetria says grinning as she walks away . “That was cruelmy love even for your standards.” William says. “Maybe but it felt good to dash his hopes like that.” Demetria admits. “ I bet , but he's still out there so let's not worry about
that now and focus on the task at hand.” Amilo says and they head to the table to study the books.“Sire” A soldier says approaching Draco as he glares at the library and Draco turns . “My lord ..” the soldier says struggling for breath. Draco grins and release his grip on him. “I keep on forgetting how strong I am.” Draco sneers as he drops him and the soldier falls to the ground and his men turn quickly not wanting to draw his attention and continue to break into the library.
In the library Demetria and the others continue to look through the books fora clue. “So he can't procreate then that good to know at least.” the Commander comments.“Yes no little Draco's running around.” Amilo jests. “Alright let's back to work ”Demetira says laughing as they continue to study the books that Demetria and William found in the lower floor.
Outisde Draco is still fuming over Demetria's quip when he grins thinking of something. “You know I'll think I'll spare you sis.” Draco says “What's that?” the Commander ask hearing him as he sits at a table near the window. “Just ignore him.” Demetira tells him“What's he blathering about now?” Amilo asks looking up. “What are you talking about cousin . It seems to me that we have the advantage here not you.” Amilo says from the window. “Really is that anyway to talk to your betters, but then you were always the crude one.” Draco sneers. “Ya well I couldn't stand all the platitudes and kiss ups.”
Amilo says and walks back to the table. “Really I just thought you were a coward.” Draco sneers as Amilo turns back to retort “No don't let him get to you.” Demetria says to him . “What do you want brother.” Demetria asks. “Oh just thought I'dlet you know that I've decided to spare you...because I've decide to make you like.” Draco says and laughs as he turns and orders his men to continue their assult on the library.
“Can he really do that?” William ask. “I think so. I 'm sure the creature that he made the deal with would love to have another one like him in his pocket.” Demetria answers. “And that is a fate worse than death no offence cos.” Amilo says. “None taken.”Demetria replies. “From what I've read so far it seems that that might be where your people originated.” the Commander says looking up from the book he was reading“And we are learning that a lot of the tales we learned as children and from books
are true. We need to strip him of his power before that can happen..” Demetria tells them picking up another book. “You have to understand that when Demetria was young she was taught to follow orders and listen to him because he was goingto be her new king. “ Amilo says to William explaining it to him. “Ah I see when I guess I can see her point then .” William says and gets back to reading.
“Hurray up.” Draco sneers as he paces waiting to enter the library.“What's taking you so long.” a voice says in his head. “M..master.” Draco saysas the creature whispers inside his head. “You promised me you deliver her to me and you haven't .” the creature snarls . “It..it's taking a little longer than expected” Draco stammers as his men look on. “She's a female damn it. How hard can it be.” the creature bellows in his head. “ She's was always difficult my master never one to know her place.” Draco says. “Well do something about I will not wait forever and you do not want that…” the creature says and leaves him alone.
the window as they go back to studying the books.
Outside Draco sneers and grins and turns to his men raising the whip again on his men. “Now get that door open or you will not just feel the whip your lives will be forfeit as well.” Draco sneers. “Oh yes dear sister my patients with you has worn out. I will brook no more of this.”Draco says to himself as he watches his men work on the door.
Inside Demetria and Amilo work quickly on finding a way to strip Draco of his abilities full aware that anytime Draco and his men are going to be entering the building. “Do not pay attention to anything my dear brother has to say,for at this moment we have no chance of winning.” Demetria says taking one of the book and beginning to read it. “Do not worry my love I would never let him do that to you.” William says putting a hand on hers. “That's nice to know thank you, but from what I've read the contract between one of us and one of them is binding .” Demetria says. “Don't think that. There
must be a loop hole or way out in my experience there always is.” Amilo says .“I am losing patients with her.” Draco vents as he paces outside.“All she had to do was stay exiled and she could lived a happy life with her beloved but she chose to rebel and now here we are.” Draco rants as he watches his men.
“My..my lord we are almost in.” a soldier says approaching him. “Ah good well do it then.” Draco says as he watches his men and the door breaks open.“Finally.” Draco says as he enters the library grinning evilly behind his mask, followed by his soldiers and archers. “Archers.” Draco orders and a his archers come forward and fire their rapid fire crossbows at the shelves setting fire to the books. “History is written by the winners. And for now on it is written by me.” Draco says .
Upstairs Demetria and Amilo are looking for answers when she smells the smoke.
“Hello sis do you like what I've done to the place.” Draco says as she comes to investigate.On seeing Demetria quickly runs back and puts away the book she was reading. “My lady what's wrong?” the commander ask upon seeing her rush and worry. “He's here isn't he?” Amilo guesses. Demetria turns too look at him and just nods and heads back to face Draco . “You can not do this we are not ready. You said it yourself he is too powerful they way he is now.” William says . “I'm afraid we have no choice he has already begun . All that knowledge now lost.” Demetria says shaking her not believing it and heads down stairs to face off with her brother.I knew that destroying your precious library it would draw you out.” Draco sneers as two his men flank her and put on the magnetic cuffs. “So you're not going to destroy the library?” Demetria asks. “Oh I'm still going to destroy it don't get me wrong what do I care about some musty old books.” Draco sneers and orders his men to continue firing.“No we cannot do anything for her now.” Amilo says as they crouch upstairs from the barrister watching the scene down below. “But we must do something I cannot juststand by after all she did for me.” William says. “And we will but now is not the time, damn
her and her rashness.” Amilo says as they watch her being escorted out of the library“So sis all your plans.” Draco mocks as they escort her on to the blimp. “You can mock me all you want brother or have you forgotten that I did not come here alone.” Demetriasays. “Damn find them and make sure they don't come out alive.” Draco snarls as he leads her onto the blimp.
Demetira looks on from the blimp at the island and the library as it burns in thedistance. “Beautiful isn't it.” Draco says walking up to her “Oh come now we are a little old for that, it may have worked when we were younger but now now. Now come there is someone I like you to meet.” Draco says as he takes her arm and takes her to the hold
Inside the hold Demetira shivers as the presence of the void is felt all around.Grabbing her arm he takes her to a spot on the floor. “Time to meet your new master.”Draco says and activates the chronostatic isolator. “Ah my faithful servant you have done well. So my dear are you ready to become more than you are.” The creature says stepping forward. “And be in debt to you for all eternity I don't think so.” she says and spits at him. “Ah well because you really have no choice.” the creature says with a grin, but as he does a bang is heard. “What was that? ?” the creature asks as the blimp shakes.
“Go check it out.” the creature orders. “Yes....yes my lord.” Draco says and leaves to see what the commotion is.
Upstairs the captain swerves to avoid the fire from the Galleon as Amilo and William give chase. “Who dare.” Draco snarls and heads to window to see who is firing on them. “Ah of course.” Draco sneers as he sees the Galleon right behind. “Ready cannons. Let's show these fools what a true warship can do.” Draco commands as he heads back to the see how things are going below deck.
On board the Galleon Amilo gives to fire again when a blast is fired across the port bow. “Veer left.” Amilo orders “Ready guns. Fire!” the commander shouts as the veer left and fire on the blimp . “Reload.” Amilo orders as they prepare to shoot again all the while as the blimp turns and prepares to retaliate.“What was that ?” Demetria asks . “That is none of your concern. All that you should care about is serving your lord and master. As your soul is now mine.” the creature says. “I will never serve you or Draco.” says defiantly “Oh we will see .” the creature says reaching out from the void to take what he think is owed but just as he does the shipshakes from a shot
“Ahoy keep on them it looks like we have them.” Amilo says as they close in.“Ready the magnetic grappling hooks and atmospheric masks.” the commander says ashe and his men prepare to board the blimp. “I wish to join, she did the same and I have a score to settle with him.” William says. “Very well, but I cannot watch out for you.”the commander says. “Do not worry about me commander.” William says grabbing a grappling hook and an atmospheric mask as the men prepare to boardInside the hold Demetria struggles with the chains worried that the demon might return any minute. “Demetria !” William shouts as he boards and heads to rescue her.
“William stay back.” Demetria says as he comes in and sees the change that has come over her. “Nooo.” William says falling down to the ground as he sees the change.“What..what's wrong?” Amilo asks on hearing William and rushes to see what's happened as he fends off Draco's attack. “It would seem that William has found out about my dear sister.” Draco says.“No don't listen to him .The creature hasn't fully changed me it's only superficial.” “Really is that true?” William asks . “From what I've read yes until the deal is done the can't fully influence you.” Amilo says. “Oh don't worry about that it's only a matter of time.”Draco taunts and slashes at him. William upon hearing this quickly goes to her aid to untie the chains. “Quickly my love no telling when the creature will return.” Demetria urges.
“At least no one can say your not siblings now.” Amilo jest as William undoes the chains.
Always with the remarks eh cousin.”Draco retorts. “Hey what can I say.”Amilo says blocking another one of his attacks. “Oh cousin I forgot to mention that your precious thieves guild is no more you see I could have what happened in the castle happen again.” Draco taunts knowing that would get to him. “I could never understood why father let you get away that anyways.” Draco sneers.“I can't seem to release these chains.” William says as he struggles to get them free.“Hurray William” Demetria says getting nervous. “Aye I feel it too.” William says shiveringas a dread cold enters the room. “He's near isn't he?” William says. “I think so.” Demetria says pulling on the chains.
As Demetria struggles to get fee Draco senses his masters return and puts more effort in his attack wanting to finish the fight with Amilo. “What seems to be the rush?”Amilo asks as he parries Draco's attack. Draco just grins and redoubles his efforts.“Amilo we need you.” William shouts from below. “Um kinda busy.” Amilo says fending off another attack. “Amilo he's returning.” Demetria shouts as she strugglesto get free. “Well dear cousin it was fun but it looks like I must go.” Amilo saysand pulls out his lightning gun and shoots Draco point blank in the chest. “Arrg!Come back here you coward.” Draco snarls as he struggles to get grabbing as he grabs his chest.
“What's the problem?” Amilo asks as he comes down. “They won't give.”Williamsays as he struggles with the chains binding her. “Here let me take a look.” Amilo says moving William aside to take a look a them. “Ah I see the problem.” Amilo says examining the chains and takes out a strange looking pick. “Let me guess they aren’t from here they are from our world.” Demetria guesses. “It looks that way but don't worry I've dealt with them before freeing my brethren and such.” Amilo says as he uses the tool he took out to pick at the lock binding the chains. “Viola.” Amilo says just as the creature appears. “And where do you think you're going my pet.” The creature says as he appears out of the darkness.“The window quickly. “ the commander says as he rushes to window to open it up.
“Now we can't have that the party is just starting.” the creature says and the room shifts
around them. “It's gone.” Amilo says as they reorient themselves. “Now where were we my pet ah yes your bondage and fealty to me.” the creature says and flicks reaching out to her as William and Amilo struggle to get up.“Now my pet shall we continue .” the creature says as he approaches her to finish the job.Demetria swallows and struggles to get up as he approaches but to no avail and as he reaches out to her she spits at him defaintly. “Now that wasn't very nice” the creature says as he wipes it off. “Go to hell.” Demetria sneers. “Been there didn't like it much I'm afraid.” the creature replies. As he approaches Demetria spots the commanders sword lying askew and knowing it might not do much damage grabs it and rushes to check on the others.“You okay William ?"Amilo.” she asks as she holds the sword up to the creature. “Fine just go.” Amilo answers urging to go and check on the others. “Ha,ha please do you really think that , that puny thing can stop me.” the creature sneers laughing. “Maybe not but do you really want to find out.”
as she tries to keep her cool while checking up on the Commander. “Now you are going to let us go.” Demetria says looking towards Amilo and William. “Commander ?” Demetria asks as she checks up on him. “I'm fine .” he says as she helps him up. “Good then go see if the coast is clear.” she tells him backing up to the stairs. “You know the moment you turn your back your soul is mine..” the creature sneers. “Maybe but by then we'll be long gone.” Demetria says and hands the sword to the Commander as the head upstairs followed by Amilo and William.
On the deck the Commander's men are fighting a losing fight against Dracoand his men when Draco spots them coming from the hold and heads to stop her. “Get out of my way brother.” Demetria says drawing her lightning gun she recovered.“You wouldn't hurt me I'm your brother.” Draco says raising his hands. “Try me.” Demetria says charging her gun and pointing it at him. “If you kill me you'll be the only one of our kind left.” Draco says taunting her. “I only look like one he never
finished it off. Now get out of the way brother!” Demetria snarls having lost all patientswith him and Draco seeing her intent steps out of the way.“It can't be this easy.” William says as they leave. “Don't question a gifted horse in the mouth.” Amilo says. “Amilo's right we need to go. We'll meet again brother.”Demetria says as they take off. “Oh I have no doubt about that.” Draco replies to her witha suttle undertone to her as he watches them leave.
“There gone. Good I wanted her to think she won.” the creature says appearing. “Now the fun begins.” the creature says grinning and opening his revealing a piece of her soul. “This will lead us to her and her infernal companions and then we will finish this once and for all.” the creature says and laughs maliciously.
In her cabin on the Galleon Demetria appraises herself in the mirror.“I can't get over this. How am I going to gain the trust of people if I look like this.”Demetria asks as she looks in the mirror. “Don't worry , we'll find a way to reverse it after all we still have the books.” Amilo says reassuring her. “That's good to know butwe can't put our hope in it so until then you are the face of the rebellion.” Demetria tells him.”But with the guild destroyed we need a new place .” Demetria says. “I might have
some ideas.” Amilo says to her with a grin.
“My lady are sure this is wise. We have no idea how far the tunnels go.” the Commander
says objecting to Amilo's suggestion. “I understand your concern my friend but under the circumstances. …” Demetria says “I know my lady but I just want you to rethink this through.” the Commander says. “I know and believe me I wish we could , but with Draco and the creature out for my soul, it's best we stay hidden.” Demetria says. “But don't worry we're not going in head first this time.” “Aye that would be best , but I think I know where to find the tunnels.” William says to her.
Chpater 9
“I use to be a member of a proud race.” a stout looking fellow says drinking down a beer. “Aye so you said many a time.” the bartender says whipping down the counter. “Go home sir I think you have had enough.” the bartender says. “Look there he is.” William says as he and Demetria and Amilo enter the inn dressed in robes. “William is that you?”the stout looking fellow says. “Aye it is .” William says sitting down. “And who might these be?” the stout fellow asks. “My name is Amilo and I am leader of the resistance.” Amilo says extending his hand. “Amilo eh, I seem to recall an Amilo that ran the thieves guild.”the stout fellow says. “I am the same , but after my dear cousin took it down. I had enough and formed the resistance.” Amilo says “And who might you be?” the stout fellow asks.
“This is one of my thieves who ran away with me after Draco ransacked the place.”Amilo says. “A pleasure sir.” Demetira says extending her hand. “ I see.” the stout fellow says with a look. . “And what can I do for you? You didn't come all this way to ask me to join did you.” “We need information my friend.” William says. “Yes more to the point about the tunnels.” Amilo says. “Tunnels what tunnels?” the stout fellow asks looking around alarmed. “You know the ones that run the town.”Amilo hints “I know not what you are talking about .” the stout fellow says looking around. “So you know of them?” William queries. “All right yes I do know but we cannot talk about it here.” the stout fellow says.”Meet me by my home and I'll tell you all I know.” he says as he waddles out. “Thank you there is lager of your favorite ale for this.” William says as he heads out the door.
Later on at his home “So are you daft lad you could have gotten us all killed.”the stout fellow says as they sit in his home. “I'm sorry I didn't know that it was bad.”William says apologizing. “Aye it is ever since the princess escaped he has has men at every town .” the stout fellow says. “Then maybe we should have not come.” Amilo muses.“No the information could give us the advantage.” Demetria says stepping forward .“M..my lady what have you done William.” the stout fellow asks. “I am sorry if we put you in the spot sir but things have gotten much worse.” she say. “Aye I see it , it looks like your
brother has left his mark on you.” the stout fellow says as Demetria steps out from the shadows.
“Aye but thankfully he did not get the chance and may I ask how did you get you get this
anyways.” Demetria says a little curious. “Your folk were not the first to visit this land mylady the people use to once call us dwarfs.” the stout fellow tells her. “And so what can this humble dwarf do for you?” the dwarf asks. “Well my friend here claims to say that you know about the tunnels below.” William says. “Aye it was my people that built them.” the dwarf says as he gets to get a chest. “So you know how far they reach then?” Demetria asks.“Aye I have walked them many a time. Why do you ask?” the dwarf asks.“We need a need place to law low. My brother has taken care of the one we had before.”Demetria says. “Why ask me though the thieves guild has used it as much a me.” the dwarfsays looking Amilo's way. “Not as much as you have sir dwarf. We only used the ones in thecity but that's over with thanks to my cousin.” Amilo says to him. “Hmm well then I see come with me.” the dwarf says and leads them to a table .
“A long time ago my people landed in the mountain area from the same moon that your
people came from but we did not have the technology to survive and as such we were slowlydying. So we did what did best we dug undergound building tunnels and passage ways from
the mountains to the city and beyond.” the dwarf tells them pointing at the map. “So it
goes all the way to the mountains?” Demetria asks. “Aye it is where it starts my lady where
my people began it.” the dwarf says. “How can I thank you. This infromation will greatly help
the cause.” Demetria says. “Over through your brother and take the throne so that things may
right themselves.” the dwarf says to her. “Oh don't worry about that my brother reign of tyranny is coming to an end.” she reassures him as she clasps his arm. “That's all I wanted to hear my lady thank you.” the dwarf says. “Aye we will but first we need to return you to your former self.” Amilo says. “Yes I know as long as I look like this my people will not follow me I look to much like my brother.” Demetria admits. “But with the books we rescued from the library we may have a chance to reverse it.” William says. “Aye cousin you did the right thing stowing away the books before my dear brother could get his hands on them.” Demetria say to him slapping him on the back as they leave and head to the tunnels that the dwarf pointed out.
On the blimp Draco looks at the map. “So dear sister you've going toground. What do you expect to find there hmm.” he says looking at the spot that is glowingon the map. “ Head full we're going to ground too. What ever your expecting to find dear sister your fate was sealed with my master's fist touch.” Draco says to himself grinning behind his mask. “So this is it?” the Commander asks as they near an abandoned building.“Yes according to the map this is it.” Demetria replies as she looks at the map in her hand and they unpack there torches and enter . Inside the alleyway looks like any other alley way until they spot a loose laying brick that looks like it's out of place. “What do you think?” Demetria asks . “Let's find out .” Amilo says as he walks up to it and pushes it in. “This is definitely like the construction I've seen from dwarfen buildings. I wonder if the house has ever been in use.” Amilo comments as they enter.
“Well now it will be William and Amilo you'll live here. If soldiers come and investigate tell them that I perished on the trip here my new condition couldn't take it.” Demetira says. “Good idea my lady let them think that you are gone.” the commander says.“Exactly I want him to lower his guard and not to worry.” Demetria says. “Are yousure he'll believe it my love what about the creature?” William asks. “Let's worry about that when it happens, I want Amilo and you as a front while the commander
and I explore the tunnels and recruit more people to our cause.” Demetria says.“And what we'll we be doing you are down there ?” Amilo asks. “Asking around gettinga feel for the place and looking through the books for a cure.” Demetria tells them as she opens the hatch and she and the commander head into the tunnels.
“I don't like this one bit.” Amilo says “Yes but she's right if we let them think she's gone
they'll let guard.” William says. “Aye that's true and when the time is right my dear cousin won't be prepared.” Amilo says. “That he will so let's be the good neighbor and greet our new neighbors.” William says as they step outside and greet the towns folk.
At the harbour Draco and his his men depart from the blimp . “Search the town leave no stone unturned. Draco orders as his men head into to town to search for Demetria and the other rebels. As they enter the towns people flee at the sight of them as the men ransack the homes and shops searching for her and the others. As they search Amilo and William watch from the door way of the hide out.
“Everything clear are they down below?” William asks and Amilo nods looking in just to be sure and nods again giving the clear sign. “Let us in.” A soldier says as William and Amilo get ready. “Of course officer we have nothing to hide.” William says opening the door. “Well look what he have hear.” the soldier says smiling as they drag Amilo out of the house. “Alert Lord Draco that we found one of them.” the soldier sneers and the other grins and rushes to report.
“Where is she?” Draco sneers tossing a plate off the table.“She...she didn't make it.” William stammers feigning tears. “After the ordeal you put her through and the voyage here her health deteriorated.” Amilo says. “Yes no thanks to that creature you serve.” William says. “No you lie this is just a trick I would have knownhe would have told me.” Draco sneers. “I'm afraid not , I lead the resistance now.” Amilosays to Draco. “Arrg!” Draco shouts in frustration as he tosses a chair against the wall.“Fine but I;m keeping an eye on you two I'm keeping a guard posted at the gate.” Draco
sneers as he storms out.
“Well that went.” William says closing the door. “Aye at least he boughtit for the time being. Which gives her time to do what she must do.” Amilo says . “I still don't like this , I should down be down there with her.” William says. “Aye lad I know but she can take care of herself, she has proven that time and time again.” Amilo tells him asthey settle down and get to work.“So my lady which way?” the Commander ask holding up the lamp as Demetria takes a look at the map. “This is truly amazing it seems that they built the tunnels all through out the continent.” Demetria comments looking at the map. “So I think east is the best if I rememeber right the town of Civile is headed that way.” Demetria says .“A good a place to start as any my lady hopefully the mayor is reasonable.” the Commander says.
“Mmmmaster.” Draco says kneeling as the creature appears before in his room onthe blimp. “Where is she? Did you find you find her?” the creature demands of Draco.“No...no, my lord they say that she perished.” Draco stammers afraid for his life.“Really do you actually think that. They lie fool if she had perished I would have known.”the creature snarls. “As I thought .” Draco says . “But where I had my men search the whole town.” Draco asks. “She lives and she is there I can feel her have your men watch thehouse and when she appears snatch her.” the creature orders him. “Yes my lord.” Draco
says getting up and straitening his pants as the creature vanishes. “You get some men to watch there house I think they are not telling us all and if anyone approaches apprehend them.”Draco orders. “Yes..yes sire .” the soldiers stammers and leaves to give the order glad to be out of that place.
Over the days Draco has his men watch over Amilo and Williams place in hopesthat she will show. “They still there?” Amilo asks as he steps out. “Yup.” William says to Amilo as he grabs a another piece of wood to chop. “ It looks like he didn't buy it.”“Nope but that's okay I have an idea on how to deal with it.” Amilo says smiling. “Ya and how do we do that?” William asks. “We convince them that we have no intention of continuing the rebellion.” Amilo says as some men walk up to the door. “Amilo !”William says seeing them from the corner of his eyes. “Relax they're former allies. I figurethis is a farm so we should hire farm hands.” Amilo say winking as he greets his former allies. “Long time.” one of the men says to William. “I know you I saw you at the palace.” William says. “Yes sorry I couldn't help you too. But time was of the essence and it was to risky at the time. I'm Racus by the way.” Racus says extending his hand. “And what was so important ?” William asks. “My lady the princess had a suspicion that answer on how to defeat the enforcer was stowed away in the castle and she needed me to get it.” Racus says with a smile. “Ah I see.” William says. “And where the fair princess I wish to pay to my respect.” Racus says . “She is away for now . I would tell you more my friend but the town has eyes. So for all intense purposes you are justa farm hand .But in the down low this is now the base of operation for the resistance.”Amilo says to him . “So let's all go inside and discuss the work detail you all will be doing.” William says opening the door and heading inside followed by Racus and the others.“Ah now I see.” Racus says as he sees the entrance to the passage way. “Soshe is gathering allies .” Racus says . “Yes but this must be kept between us understand .”
Amilo says to him. “Don't worry I understand secrecy is part of my life.” Racus says .
“So I've been thinking we are going to need a cover . I was think of sugar cane it is something
everybody uses from teas to bread.” Amilo says. “Not a bad idea do you think you could find somebody that would be willing to deal with us.” William asks. “I think I can.” Racussays smiling. “Good but remember not a word of what really is going on here.” Amiilo reminds him .
Later that night at the well in the town two of Draco soldiers are talking.“Did that seem suspicious too you.” one of them asks. “No not really .” the other replies as they watch the house. “Do you think we should say something?” the other asks,“And if were wrong and incur our lord's wrath go ahead you report it.” the other says Good point .” the first one says and turns to watch the house again.
“This is truly amazing and too think the people are completely oblivious of them.”the commander says as they head towards the town . “Yes but that might not last.” Demetria says“You think they will find us” the commander replies . “In time yes I have no doubt the creature will find us, but by then hopefully we'll have enough people to over through my brother.” she tells him as they navigate the passage ways.
On the blimp Draco looks out at the town. “I know you are out there dear sister.”
Draco says smiling underneath his mask “And I will find you.” he says and laughs.At the house Amilo and William set up the front of a sugar cane farm as Racus starts the other end the resistance by spreading the word that the thieves guild still thrives and that Demetria is still alive and the resistance is still kicking. As Racus spreads the word he also buys stock in sugarcane to fool Draco and his men into thinking that they are simple farmers and he is just a simple farm hand.Racus says . “Hmm so it seems that Draco has given orders to question any one suspicious. Demtria
should here of this” Amilo says . “Aye but she may be to far for now.” William says. “Actually I was
aware of that little problem and she and I came up with a solution.” Amilo says and signals for one
one of his men to bring in the device which seems to resemble a walkie talkie but smaller. “What is
it?” William asks as he examines it. “Think of it as a smaller one of the the other . I call it the long
range communication device.” Amilo says to them. “Look at this we could get lost if we didn't have the map.” the commander comments.“Then it's a good thing we do.” Demetria says looking at the map and heading towards where thetown is located.
“Do you hear something ?” the commander asks as the long range communicator inDemetria's sack beeps. “Hello.” Demetria says answering it. “Really. Thanks well be carefulI wouldn't want to lose you cousin.” Demetria says and pockets the device. “So it seems my dear brother knows were here.” Demetria tells the commander. “It is even more important that we put an end to his reign .” the Commander says. “Aye it is a I feared. The creature knows I'm here.We need to move on.” Demetria says to the Commnander as she picks up her pack and moves on.“Aye my lady.” the commnander says .”It should be just around the corner.
“With Draco keeping a close watch on the town we need to be careful.” Willaim says.“Aye I think your right so far now lets keep things to a minimum.” Amilo says . “The important thing is to prepare for the battle ahead.” William says agreeing. “I say we set some surpasses for them incase they decide to come uninvited.” Racus suggest . “Good idea we should put some one on watch.” Amilo says who nods to Racus who goes out to tell “the workers” to keep an eye out . “Won't that be a little suspicious though?” William ask. “My friend the thieves guild been around a long time. I think I've picked up a few tricks a long the way.” Amilo says witha wink.
Outside the guards keep an on the house for fear of Draco's wrath reporting anything
suspicious as Racus comes out “Evening officers what can I do for you.” Racus asks as oneof the soldiers approaches . “I don't seem to recall you here before.” the soldier says.
“Oh yes I just arrived a few days ago. I answered the add you know have to feed the family.”
Racus says. “Well keep your nose clean these people are under investigation .” the soldier tells
him and goes back to his to talk with the other guard.
In the small town of Civile Demetria and the Commander exit the passages via a hidden
door. “We do not want to arouse suspicion Commander so for now we are a couple looking for a place to live . So which way ?” Demetria asks as they walk down the street hand in hand. “Let me think its been a while.” the Commander says looking around and scratching his head . 'Thisway I think.” the Commander says leading them to the center of the town.. “Ah yes.” the commander says as they come upon a building but as they approach the door one of Draco's men approaches as he doesDemetria takes the Commander and kisses him and the soldier looks and smiles and walks away.
“He's really going all out to find you.” the Commander comments “Yes I know but the disguise
Amilo and I came up with is working some what, but I think I'll change the look of my hair while
I'm here.” Demetria tells him as they enter .
Inside the Commander heads to an office . “This is different than the other towns we've
visited in the past.” Demetria says to the Commander . “Yes he always had forward thinkingideas.” the Commander replies. “He once told me that a city hall should be where the citizens
could come and offer suggestions or lodge complaints if they had them.” tells her as they
enter the office.
Inside is a plump looking fellow sitting at a desk going through papers. “Yes may I help you?”he asks as Demetria and the Commander enter. “Horace it's me.” the Commander says.“Commander it's been a while.” Horace says getting and greeting him. “Yes it has my friend.” The Commander agrees. “Oh may I introduce Lady Demetria .” the Commander says as she steps forward. “I was going to ask who this ravishing young women is , so why do I have the honor of this visit?” “ Horace asks. “My lord mayor the kingdom is in need and needs your help.” Demetria says. “Yes I guessed it would be something like that if you came all the way here.” Horace. “I would not ask of you and your people this if the situation were not so dire.” Demetria tells him. “And what can we this humble town do for the kingdom?” Horace asks. “ I only ask for what you and your people can offer. Men and supplies for the resistance.” Demetria tells him.“I see well you know we are a small town.” Horace says walking to the window and looking out. “I understand but you could lend a hand in another way weapons supplies.” the Commandersuggests . “Well yes we can certainly do that . And I know a lot of people who object to our new king's rules .” Horace says. “Yes I know about that.” she says to him. “That's why I am here.”she says. “But if I may suggest a change my wife has some die in her chamber.” Horace says.
“Thank you I was thinking the same thing.” Demetria says and heads to Horaces wife chambers.“How is the old crow?” the Commander jests. “Oh fine the same.” Horace replies as his wife comes in. “Ah dear there you are.” Horace says greeting her. “I was going to ask why you are late for dinner but now I see , forgive me my lady but you put us in great danger.”Horace's wife says as Demetria comes in. “I said that my lady and that's why I suggested a change .” Horace says agreeing. “Capital idea my love but a dye isn't going to do it everybody knows your looks the royal locks and all. If you would allow me I have somedeas.” she says. “Oh of course my lady mayor.” Demetria says and follows her to her chamber.
“So my friend can you help ?” the Commander asks . “Mmm I think so, but it will have to be put to vote to see how many people are willing to fight.” Horace tells him.“Hmm well okay but we don't have much time my friend.” the Commander says to him.“I will call for a vote tomorrow until then you and the princess will stay here.” Horace says to him. “Oh thank you but we couldn't.” the Commander says . “You will I insist it will give us a chance to catch up.” Horace tells him. “Very well I will inform the princess of your offer and thank you.” the Commander says and heads to wear Demetria and the Lady Mayor are .
At the house Amilo and William keep an eye on the soldiers as they keep the front of the sugar plantation. “We need to get those two away.” Willaim says as he takes some sugar cane from a cart. “Aye I know but with Draco watching over us thinking that she is still here is nothing we can do.” Amilo says as he looks their way. “Don't be to sure of that . I've noticed something about those two.” William says as he takes a sip of water and heads over to the soldiers. “Thought you two would like a drink.” William says offering them his thermos. “ That's might kind of you but were on duty.” one of the soldiers says. “Oh come now it's only water.” William says and holds it out . “We____ll .” the soldier says and takes asip. “Your William right the one that's in love with her?” the other soldier says taking the thermos from his friend . “Aye that be me.” Willaim says with a sigh. 'Lucky I can see
see why you fell for her.” the other jests. “Aye she is a lovely one, but have you not heard .”William admits and asks. “No what?” the other soldier asks his curiosity peeked.”That these days she looks more like her brother than herself.” William says . “Damn , but still.” the othersoldier swears. “Aye .” William says taking his thermos and heads back. “I was right .” William says as he walks by Amilo to grab another bundle of sugar cane.“Aye we can use that. I still have a few connections we can call on.” Amilo says to him witha smile as he finishes the last of his batch of his planting and heads inside.“DROCO REPORT!” the creature demands of Draco back on the blimp.“My.....my lord, there is nothing to report. My soldiers have said that it seems what we have heard is true that William and Amilo are doing what they say they are doing.” Draco stammers kneeling in front of him. “She is alive Draco I can still sense her presence.” the creature sneers to Draco. “I will double my efforts masters.” Draco says groveling before him. “Oh yes you will and to ensure your success .” the creature says and
she asks as she dries her hair. The blonde locks are gone and are now are black . “ I like it suits you.” the Commander says. “Thank you my friend hopefully it deter the soldiers, but I'm afraid it won't stop the creature from finding me.” Demetria says. “Aye but it's a start.”the Commander says. “That's true so let's have a look at this list the mayor gave us.” Demetria replies taking the list from the Commander that the mayor gave him.
At the house William and Racus finish with the sugar cane as Amilo comes out. “Whew I haven't worked this hard since I was on my father's farm.” William says taking sip from his thermos.”Aye the same.” Racus says agreeing as he takes a sip from his own thermos. “So I let certain individuals know of our needs.” Amilo says to them hinting at what they talked about earlier. “That's good let's hope that the princess is doing as well.”William says and gets back to work.
“Let's here from the princess.” a man says at the meeting as they put it to a vote .Demetria sighs as she gets up and steps forward. “My lady you do not have to do this.” The Commander says as she steps forward. “ I can not hide in the shadows for ever my friend.” she says as she steps forward and takes down her hood to reveal her black hair and white skin.As they see her new look the people gasp and start to shout. “I know I don't look like the princess that you remember, but I swear to you I swear to you I am the same princess you know and love.” Demetria says to them as they start shouting again. “LISTEN! I promise you I am the same person and if you side with me I promise you I will do what ever I can to right the wrongs mybrother has done to you.” Demetria shouts.“We know you are the same person my lady, its just this change is startling and a bit frightening.” A lady says from the rear of the town hall. “So then let's put it to a vote.”Horace says standing up. “Wait how do we know this isn't some ploy that she isn't working with him.” a man says. “That's is an out right lie how dare you say that.”the Commander says standing up with his hand on his lightning gun. “Commander it's okay.”
Demetria says standing up and laying a hand on his shoulder . “I understand your fear.I know how it may look the sibling of the man who's tyranny you toil under has comeasking for your help looking like him. But I assure that is far from the truth and if you support me I promise I will end his rule.” Demetria says.
“And how do we know this ?” a man asks. “ My lady does not lie. She is risking her life
coming here . Why right this minute the prince's men are searching your neighbor townslooking for her.” The Commander replies “Then maybe we would be safer if she left.”the man says. “You think so do you , well then vote that way and see what happens.The Commander says crossing his arm glaring at him. “Now now we never given in his demands before and we aren’t going to now.” Horace wife says. “My wife is right we have never given in to his demands and we are not going to now!” Horace says addressing them putting down any ideas of turning the princess over out of their mind.
On the blimp Draco orders the helms man to follow the path that the enforcer leaves
in his wake as he follows the scent that leads straight for the bay and the town where she is.Draco smiles evilly behind his mask as he sees the path. “She's alive.” he says .“Of course did you doubt me.” the creature sneers. “No never my master. And it looks like they are at the town that those two fools just gave a report from.” Draco says and heads to the door as the men lower the ladder as they prepare to head down .
In the town William and Amilo are taking stock when the bell at the city hall rings.
“Flea something is coming.” a man says as he runs to hide. William looking to Amilo whonods to him as they run inside the house as the enforcer comes around the bend and into town. As it comes in town and William and Amilo come out with their lightning guns “What it's doing?” William ask as they prepare to fight. “It's scanning for her. It sees she's not here.” Amilo says as the enforcer looks around and heads straight through town. “We should warn her any ways and try to delay it.” William says as Amilo takes out his far range device to contact her as they prepare to face the enforcer. “I suggest you two head for some safe location if you know what's good for you.”William says to the two soldiers as the enforcer heads their way. As it comes the two seeing it raise their guns and fire. “What are you doing go run.” Amilo says dashingout and takes cover and aims at the enforcer.
“So it's decided then” Horace says “Aye we will help….” they begin to say when one of the watch runs in. “Something is coming!” he shouts as he comes in. “Can you describe it.” The Commander asks. “Metalic with strange markings on.” the soldier says. “Aye it seems we have to deal with another one.” Demetria says nodding as if reading his thoughts. “Stop !” Amilo says pointig his lightning gun at it as the enforcer charges through town.
The enforcer just ignores him and just heads to the gate “Oh right that never worked.” Amilo
says and begins to shoot as William rushes to his position and takes aim. “We need to thinkof something. “Aye if we could mislead it.” Amilo says recharging his gun. “Aye that would work.”
William says “ I know some ladies who owe me one. I'll send for one.” Amilo says signalling to one
of his hands to go .
On his blimp Draco watches with his far seeing glass as he spies on William and Amilo
valiantly try to slow down the enforcer . “I bet you wish you listened and been a good little princess eh.” Draco says to no one in particular as he hands the glass back to his second.“You need to barricade the entrance to the town.” Demetria says to Horace at the town hall. “Yes the sturdier the better this creature is almost unstoppable .” The Commander tells him. “Yes I am sorry about this my friend my brother if anything he is persistent.”Demetria says apologizing . “Don't fret about my dear we are used to dealing with the princes's rants.” Horace says patting her on the back as he orders some men to grab some sand bags.
“Does this one seem a bit different then the one we dealt with before though my lady?”
The Commander asks. “Aye he does doesn't he.” Demetria comments as she sees it too.“I fear that this one is not of my brothers design.” Demetria says. “You think what do we
know of them.” The Commander asks. “Not much I'm afraid just what I've read.” Demetria
admits and goes to help the townsfolk to barricade and prepare for the enforcer's arrival.
As Demetria and the Commander prepare for the enforcer's arrival Amilo and William
have retreated inside and gone to the original plan as the dress up the lady in waiting thatanswered Amilo's summons. “ I'm going to charge you extra for this. When I came I thought
you missed me.” she tells Amilo. “That's fine my dear you'll get that , but first you have to
survive.” William says to her as he finsishes the hair and they send her out. “So how long?”
William asks. “I fear not long the last one wasn't too bright, but this one.” Amilo says as they watch her leave. Out side the lady in waiting they hired walks out as the enforcer stands outside sees her. “Run” William shouts as it turns and comes at her, as the enforcer comes at her and tries to grab her . Seeing it the girl panics and runs and then falls down as it comes at her and then heads on the direction that they told to run.
“You should have men on the roof too.” Demetria tells the Commander . “Good idea.”The Commander says as he remembers the last battle with a enforcer . “We need to do what we can to aid these good people it's our fault that its coming here.” Demetria tells the Commander“Aye we will do all we can.” the Commander reassures her as they organize the men.
On his blimp Draco watches as the enforcer chases the decoy that William and Amilo came up with. “ It's done.” Draco says grinning behind his mask. “Really then why do I still sense her prescience.” the creature says appearing in front of him. “M…master then who?” Draco asks .”Fool.” the creature snarls and with thought tosses Draco clear across the ship. “Mmmmaster.” Draco stammers . “Have you thought that may not be her.” the creature snarls. “My lord?” Draco asks as he get's up and retreats before him. “ A decoy you fool. I swear I should have gone straight to your sister you are useless.”The creature snarls. “Master?” Draco says. “GO! FOOL” the creature orders. “Yes my lord.”
Draco says and goes to his masters bidding.“If that's not her then where is she?” Draco mummers to himself as he heads to port and grabs a far seeing glass from one of his men. “”Hmm. Get the men I want to check this personally.” Draco says shoving the glass back to the sailor as he heads to the hatch .
“So it looks like it went for it.” William says as they watch from the house.“Aye but for how long.” Amilo says . “Something comes.” one of the farm hands says coming from upstairs from the look out point. “What let me see.” Amilo says grabbing his far seeing glass.“Oh crap.” Amilo swears. “We may have a problem.” Amilo say as he hands it to his men.“What ?” William asks “Draco it's Draco he's coming here.” Amilo. “What?Why?” Willaim asks.“My guess is the creature it didn't fool it.” Amilo says. “So what are we to do?” William asks.“We need to try to convince them that we are not who they think we are.” Amilo says.“Aye and how are we to do that?” Willaim asks. “For now by now continuing doing what we are doing .” Amilo says. “But he know you.” William says. “Aye that's why Racuswill be up here while I hide in the passage.” Amilo tells him as he heads below.
“This is it . I wouldn't grace these people with my presence even if theyasked.” Draco sneers as they arrive. “Light em up. After were done I want this vermin invested place burned to the ground.” Draco commands as they enter the town and begin the search.
“We may have a problem.” Racus says as Draco and his men enter the town. “Alert Amilo” Racus tells William alerting him to the situation as he runs to the cellar that leads to the passages. “We have a problem it's look like they have no intention of leaving the town after they have looked.” William says to him inside the cellar. “Damn this is not good.”Amilo swears after hearing the news. “What are we to do?” William asks. “Let me think.” Amilo says pacing as he ponders the situation. “ I never thought he would take it to this.” Amilo says as he thinks it through. “Aye his hatred and arrogance is a lot deeper then we expected.” Willaim says.“I wouldn't call it hatred it's more like he fears what will happen if she succeeds.” Amilo says. “So how do we stop him from destroying the town?” William asks. “We continue with whatwe planned convincing him that she's not here. If it comes to it and he approaches you tell himthat you broke it off that you could not keep on risking risking your life for her.” Amilo says.“Yes but ?” William begins. “Yes I know but we have to convince him other wise.” Amilo tells
him .
As William and Amilo prepare for Draco . Demetria and the Commander prepare for the arrival of the new enforcer . On the roof tops of the town men are armed with rapid fire cross bows and stand ready to the engage the enforcer . “My lady it comes.” One of the soldiers says as it nears the town. “ Then we must be prepared I wish we could take out this this enforcer like we did the other one.” Demetria says to the Commander. “Aye that would be nice but if the reports are true then it might not work.” the Commander replies as they watch from the roof.“True the one we dealt with was built by our ancestors and we basically know how it works this one is an unknown.” Demetria says. “So what's the plan then we are just trying to delay it?”The Commander asks. “Yes and hope it's enough to slow it down to allow the towns people toflee to some where safe.” Demetria says to him hoping that it's enough but knowing it won't beenough remembering the other.
In the town Draco arrives and wrinkles his nose under his mask. “What's that smell I can smell it even through my mask.” Draco sneers “I think it's that my lord.” a soldier says pointing out the pig sty. “ Let's get this over with.” Draco sneers and orders his begin to searching the homes and buildings.
As the men start the search and set fire to the buildings William and Racus prepare asthey near. “Can't we do anything for them ?” William asks as he watches the town burn. “Not if
we want to blow our cover.” Racus says to him as they watch on. “All right let me do all the talking.” Racus suggests as Draco and his men near. “And remember what Amilo said.” Racusadds “Aye but I don't have to like it.” William says “Open up.” A soldier says as Draco and his men approach the house. “Can I help you?”Racus says opening the door. “Step aside and let us in we are here in official business.”The soldier says shoving Racus aside . “Where is she, I know she's here.” Draco says
entering the house. “I assure you my lord I would never harbour a fugitive and incur your wrath.” Racus says. “And what of you hmm?” Draco asks. “ My lord isn't that him?”One of the soldier asks. “ Yesss it is. So you are harboring a fugative.” Draco sneers and signals for his men to get him and orders his other men to set fire to the house. “Wwwait, please I am not allied with her anymore. I couldn't live like that anymore always afraid for my life so I left.” William says as Draco's men drag him forward. “Well maybe but still I can't let this go.” Draco says and orders his men to set it on fire. “My lord please reconsider this. Myplantation is my livelihood but not just that my sugar is sold through out the kingdom.” Racusplease. “That may be but I still have to set an example .” Draco says evilly and takes out the cat and nine tails as his men drag William out to the court yard.
to a post. “ Ah it's been while.” Draco sneers as he raises the whip. “Don't give him the satisfaction
William.” Racus says as Draco whips him with the people of the town watching on. “What no retort.” Draco says. “Before you were so defiant or is it you know that my dear sister is probably dead by now lying at the enforcer's feet.” Draco sneers gleefully as he whips him.
Chapter 11
“He”s coming.” a runner says as the enforcer makes it's way into town.”Archer's” Demetria shouts watching the enforcer approach through her far seeing glass as the enforcer encroaches “Now!” she orders and the archers on the roof tops fire their rapid fire cross bows at the enforcer and falling harmlessly away as the enforcer continues it's way into town.
On the rooftop Demetria watches on as the enforcer approaches and looks up and heads her way. “Oh crap.” Demetria says as she sees the eyes and realizes their mistake. “What?” the Commander asks seeing her fear. “The eyes look at the eyes.” she says as the enforcer approaches their position. “That that can't be that's intelligence.” The Commander says astonished seeing the look in the enforcer's eyes. “Aye this changes thing.” Demetriasays sheathing her lightning gun and leaping off the roof to confront the enforcer. “My ladyare you sure this is wise?” the Commander asks “I want to see just how bright this one is.”Demetria says as she lands and heads to where the enforcer is. “And also have a heart to heart with my bother and his master.” Demetria says to herself as she heads off to confront the enforcer.
As she heads towards the enforcer it turns sensing her and smiles. “Wise move princess.” The enforcer says as she approaches. “ So you do speak. Then maybe I can reason with you .” she says. “Reason is an over rated commodity. I do what I am told.” the enforcer says as it tries to take her down as she dodges. “Ah I see they only gave you enough to speak and follow orders .” Demetria says drawing her lightning gun.
“Easy.” Racus says as he treats Williams wounds. “You did the right thing lass.”“Aye and he will get his soon enough.” William says as he gingerly puts on his shirt.“That he will but for now I think we convinced him we are not as we we seem Which isgood because it gives Demetria time to do what she must.” Amilo says. “Aye.”Racus says.
“Easy.” Racus says as he treats Williams wounds. “You did the right thing lass.”“Aye and he will get his soon enough.” William says as he gingerly puts on his shirt.“That he will but for now I think we convinced him we are not as we we seem Which isgood because it gives Demetria time to do what she must.” Amilo says. “Aye.”Racus says.
“What no words.” Demetria says as the enforcer tries again to get her as she dodges and fires at it. As she does the enforcer smirks seeing her ploy and instead of givingchase heads towards the building where the Commander and the others are.”Wait stop.” Demetria says as she sees it ploy as the enforcer raises it's fists and starts smashing the building. “You would risk the lives of the innocent just to get at me.” Demetria says as the enforcer continues demolishing the building. “Oh of course you would your masterwould do the same.” Demetria says and sheaths her gun seeing no alternative. “Hey.”she says trying to get it's attention as she heads it's way. As the enforcer turns and heads
her way Demetria notices that this one is much faster then the last. “So you're not madethe same way as predecessor .” Demetria notes. “No I am not . I'm made of sterner stuff.”the enforcer says as it comes at her. “So you are , but let's test that shall we.” Demetria saysto herself as it comes for her.
“My lord she's not here.” a soldier says to Draco as he puts away his whip. “Yes I know , but I think we'll keep an eye on my dear cousin .” Draco sneers. “My lord?” the soldier asks.“The enforcer led us here originally there must be a reason. So we'll just keep an eye out.” Draco says and heads back to the blimp.As the enforcer approaches Demetria keeps one eye on her lightning gun that is lyingon the ground. “Now let's see how agile you are eh.” Demetria says as the enforcer charges at her and Demetria dodges just in time picking up her gun and firing point blank. “Arrg! That wasn't wise.” The enforcer snarls. “If you would have come peacefully my master would have granted everything you ever wanted.” the enforcer snarls. “Right all I have to do is be indentured to him for all eternity .” Demetria says . “He would give you your hearts desire you would have the throne and the boy and everything else. My master is extremely disappointed with the current regime .”The enforcer tells her. “I don't think so, sorry no deal.” Demetria says. “Ah no matter you will be his soon enough. And then you and your brother will bring about the return of a race long forgotten.”The enforcer says as it lunges at her as she ducks just in time.
On the roof top the Commander watches the fight knowing that he must help and orders his
men to fire again to distract the enforcer and it turns and roars smashing the building knockingseveral of the men to the ground .On the street below Demetria takes a much needed rest and notes that even though-there are similarities this enforcer is different in many ways. As she rests she thinks that the alien physiology might come in handy right now as this enforcer is giving her a run for her money.
As she thinks this she sees that the Commander needs her help as the enforcer tears down the
building like the creatures in the game Rampage . Grabbing her lightning gun she gets up and
and fires at it.
In town Amilo looks out from the window in their house seeing that what they feared
has come to true as Draco's has employed more men to patrol the town and keep an eye on thethem and the house. “This is not good .” Amilo says watching from the window. “Aye with
Draco's men now here more than ever we are endangered of being captured , not just that we
are also putting the good people of this town at risk.” William says. “This is on him not us. We all
know the depths that Draco can sink too, this is just another example.” Racus says to them.“Aye another reason why we must succeed, and that the princess be put on the throne.” William agrees as they watch the soldiers out side patrolling the town.
“Can I ask you something ?” Demetria asks as the enforcer turns to deal with her.
“Why do you serve this alien creature ?” Demetria asks hoping to buy some time. “I do nothave to explain my reasons” the enforcer snarls “ Yes but you have consciousness unlike the
the other you can chose.” she says to it. “What's she doing?” one of the soldiers asks as they
watch from the roof. “She's playing on it's ego. If she's right then the reason it has intelligence
is because the creature imbued it with a piece of itself which mean it will have a huge ego.”
the Commander explains as he looks on.
“ Its the way I was made so that I can be summoned.” the enforcer snarls as he charges
at her as she ducks his blow and smiles and looks the Commander's way. “Good one what canbe summoned can be banished.” the Commander says to himself smiling. “ NOOO!” the enforcer screams realizing his error and turns to her his eyes glowing an eerie red and comes at her.
“We need to do something.” Willaim says at the house as William and the others consider their option. “William I understand your concern but doing that might draw attention our selves especially with extra guards now patrolling the town.” Amilo says to him.“Yes but we can't just sit here and do nothing.” William says as he watches the soldiers patrol the town and interrogate the citizens.
“I wish we could too.” Racus says as he look on.”But we are not the only ones doing nothing.” Racus says pointing out that many of the people in town are in the same boat as them wanting to help but not wanting to draw attention to themselves. “That is onemore reason. Why we should help out .” William says. “Aye but it also a reason not to act for it would draw attention to us.” Amilo says as the guards approach their house. “Now remember not a word Racus warns as the guards approach the door. “Yes officers I thought we talked to you already.” Racus says to the soldiers as he opens the door. “Just a reminder to keep your noise clean what's going on here is none of your business.” one of them tell Raucsas William watches on gritting his teeth. “ I know we told the prince that we are just simple
farmers now and have no intention of helping.” Racus says to them. “Just remember that.”The other tells Racus as they exit. “That was close.” William says. “Aye it is clear that wehave to be more cautious for now on.” Amilo says coming from the cellar as William watches the soldiers leave.
With the new information Demetria dodges the enforcer's blow and heads to wherethe Commander is just as the enforcer tries another attack. “Arrrg.” the enforcer roars as she reaches the building as the Commander lowers a rope and climbs up. “Ha, ha you think you can defeat me that way good luck.” the enforcer taunts from the street as Demetria confers withthe Commander.
“Commander we need to get back to the town .” Demetria says. “Are you sure that's wise my lady?” the Commander asks. “Aye I know they will be looking for me and the enforcer will be sure to follow but I count on that , that way we do not endanger any more people.” Demetria explains to the Commander as she dons her cape and heads to the house with the cellar thatconnects to the passages.
“Princess I know your here.” the enforcer says from the street as Demetria exits the roof.As Demetria sneaks back to the house and the passage way. The Commander and his mendistract the enforcer to cover her escape.
Chpapter 12
As the soldiers leave out side one of the men Racus hired rushes in. “The creature is returning.” he says. “What that's impossible.” Amilo says taking a spy glass to see for himself. “It is but why?” Amilo says handing the spy glass back to him. “Because I'm here.”Demetria says as she comes out of the cellar. “ Cousin as it is nice to see but showing up here unannounced puts us in risk.” Amilo says to her. “I know and I'm sorry aboutthis but I wouldn't have come if the need were not great.” Demetria says. “ Be that asit may my love as you can see we have our own problems.” William says. “Yes so I
see , it appears my dear brother must still believe that I was still here or that I would return.”Demetria says . “But you have putting us at risk so I ask you why have you come?” Racus asks of her. “ I needed to lead that thing away from the town and the Commander and put an end once for all to my brother tyranny and that thing.” Demetria says. “So you think knowa way stop it then eh cousin.” Amilo says. “Yes it gave me the answer in our last battle . It told that it was summoned.” Demetria tells them. “So wasn't the other one?” Willaim asks. “No not quite my bother built the other one.” Demetria explains to him. “Oh okay.” William says and Demetria explains her plan.
On his blimp Draco watches the town from the window when one of his men approaches . “Sire the creature has returned.” The soldier stammers. “Really interesting.”Draco says grinning behind his mask and snatches the far seeing glass from him to look.
In the pocket dimension the creature stirs and summons Draco . “DRACO why my creation returned.” The creature demands as Draco quickly runs down to in to hold the call. “Because my lord I believe that my dear sister has returned.” Draco says kneeling in frontit. “So she has come to her senses excellent.” The creature sneers as Draco kneels before it.“More like she here for another reason .” Draco mumbles. “What was that?” the creature sneers.“Nothing my lord.” Draco says . “Good then let's not keep her waiting.” the creature says dismissing him. “Oh yes definitely but not the way you think, because once I'm done with her I'll deal with you.” Draco says to himself as he leaves and barks orders to his men.
“The answer is in these texts.” Demetria says laying down the books. “Are you sure you remember the last time we dealt with one of these things.” William says. “Yes ,I remember but this time we have the advantage.” Demetria says. “All right but don't forget that Draco is waiting and we have to deal with him sometime too.” Amilo reminds her.“ I remember but one thing at a time.” Demetria says as they open the books to look fora clue on how to send the enforcer back to where it came from.
In the town the soldiers are watching the house and putting the townspeople to the the question when the enforcer enters the town. Inside as Demetria and the others rifle throughthe books outside a commotion is heard as the soldiers try to stop the enforcer. “Looks likewe have less time than we thought.” Amilo says as he looks out the window and seeing the soldiers attempts to stop the enforcer.
On the blimp Draco looks on and grins behind his mask. “Oh this is too good.The enforcer will take care of all my problems my sister and those stupid rebels.”he sneers and laughs.
In the town the enforcer is making it's way to where Demetria and the others are brushing aside the attacks of soldiers like they are ants when from the outskirts of the town a stone is throne distracting the enforcer. “What's what's happening?” William asks as Amilo looks out. “It seems our allies have arrived.” Amilo says smiling as a the Commander and his men arrive. “What no they can't be here , they don't stand a chance against him or Draco.” Demetria says worried. “Yes but isn't that why you left to find more recruits?” William asks. “Yes but circumstances have changed. What were facing now is going to take more than an army behind my back. Its going to take know how and patience to
defeat my brother and that creature that's behind him.” she tells him. “And I cannot risk more people getting hurt.” “ I understand but we are not leaving we have our reasons to stay and fight.”Amilo reminds her. “So let's get to work.” William says picking up a book to look for a way to stop the enforcer's approach . “Leave the rest to us will lead the people away while you and the others look for the answer.” Racus says taking up his lightning gun and leaving with the farm hands.
Outside the enforcer roars fending off the attack of the Commander and his menwhen Racus appears to lead them away as the enforcer sees them and attacks. “The princess realizes that she can't risk anybody else in this fight.” Racus tells them as he leads them to the passage way and the cellar and to safety.Inside with the answer in hand Demetria holsters her lightning gun . “This is between him
and me.” She says. “Are you sure this will work?” Amilo ask as he takes one last look at what they found. “It should if I am right the enforcer is in away possessed, and this is the spell our ancestors used to expel a possessed person.” Demetria says and heads out .
On his blimp Draco watches grinning evilly behind his mask as Demetria faces the enforcer. “Dear sister I always knew you were not the bright one, but foolish on top of it.” Dracoas he watches the show down from the bridge of his blimp.“So you decided to do the right the thing and surrender yourself .” The enforcer says“In your dreams I will give up my free will and become like my brother. A slave to an alien who only thinks of himself.” Demetria says to him . “ Oh come now it's not so bad.” theenforcer says approaching her . “Far enough creature.” Amilo says pointing his lightning gun at him
from his vantage point. The enforcer smiles at this knowing that Amilo's threat is hollow and continues his approach. As he approaches her Demetria draws the scroll with the spell they wrote and down. “I've been thinking if the creature made you and instilled a bit of himself in you then all I have to do exercise it and you'll be like the other.” Demetria says and begins to read. “Ha ,ha a bit full of yourself aren’t you only my master has that kind of power.” the enforcer snarls.“Maybe , but then maybe not . I will never let that alien thing enslave me.” Demetria says and continues to read from the scroll. As she does the enforcer senses the power and realizes that he might be in trouble. “Where where did you get that spell?” the enforcer asks as the spell starts to form. “Oh this in a book we took from the library.” she says to him and continues.“But I destroyed the library you were there.” Draco says now speaking for the enforcer.
“Ah brother I was wondering when you were going to show still sending others to do your dirty work while cower on that blimp of yours.” Demetria says to him. “Oh and just so know yes I know it was destroyed but before we left we took some books that we deemed were too valuable to be destroyed.” Demetria says to him. “Arrrg destroy her.”Draco snarls and the enforcer smiles and comes at her.As the enforcer comes at her Demetria steps back revealing the pentagram she was standing on . “A pentagram do you really think that it will hold me.” the enforcer taunts“ Long enough to complete the spell.” she replies and finishes the spell.
On the blimp Draco watches and heads down to speak to his so called master “Master it looks like you may not be able to recruit her it looks like she was lost in battle.” Draco lies to him. “NOOO she is not lost. She is destined to be one of the first of the new race.” the creature snarls. “I thought you might say that .” Draco snarls taking out a device.” Draco snarls. “What what is that?” the creature says.“This is the end of serving you and your ego. You truly didn't think I was under your will did you.”Draco snarls. “I only wanted your help to make me stronger .” Draco says and activates the device. “Quite ingenuous of me really I just used the device I used to protect me from the void and reversed the field.” Draco says and the creature cries out in pain as the field engulfs him creating a vacuum . “I was certainly not going to be your servant for all eternity and I am certainly not going to give my sister any advantage. “ Draco says as the creature is forced back into the endless space where once he came. “Now dear sister to deal with you if the enforcer hasn't done with you.” Draco says leaving the room.
“Arrg let me go.” the enforcer snarls struggling against the pentagram as Demetria continues to read from the scroll. As she does the enforcer's efforts start to slow as the essence of the creature is forced out of him and he becomes a mindless autotomititon like the one they dealt with before .“Well done sister.” Draco says as Demetria walks up to the now mindless enforcer and rips out its perpetual motion engine. “Draco.” Demetria says as he and his men enter the town. “Heads up Cous.” Amilo says spotting him. “Ah cousin so you didn't die when the thieves was destroyed what a pity..” Draco says looking up . “I should have guessed that you were behind the rebellion.” Draco snarls. “And yet you didn't .” Amilo says.“Yes well know that I know we'll just have to change that .” Draco says and draws thelightning sword.
“So it comes to this the two of us.” Demetria says. “Yes well you know what they say if you want something done right you have to do it your self.” Draco says and comes at her slashing at her throat. As Draco attacks his men search the town and find no one. “My lord there is no one here.” a soldier says . “What how?” he asks as he blocks an attack from Demetria's rapier . “With the approach of the enforcer we thought it prudent to evacuate the townspeople to safety.” Demetria says to him with a smile counterattacking his move. “ You always cared a little to much for the common filth. I should have had executed instead of having you exiled.” Draco snarls. “Really then what would your master have done.”Demetria taunts . “He's in the past I was never going to share my power with you . A foolish dream of a dying alien .” Draco snarls and slashes her with his sword as Demetria evades it and counters with one of her own. “How long do you think you can keep this up I am superior to you in every way.” Draco taunts. “Let me ask you the same with the alien gone how long do you think it will be before you become your old self.” Demetria retorts .
“Arrg!” Draco screams now realizing his error. “What did you not think of that.” Demetria
says grinning as Draco snarls and lunges for her throat as she dodges his attack. “Oops a little clumsy are we looks like it's already happening.” Demetria taunts. Draco just snarls and tossees his sword aside and removing his mask realizing he doesn't need it any more and comes at her .
As Draco and Demetria battle it out William and the others watches . “I think she's right it looks like we're dealing with the old Draco.” William comments “Yes it looks like he did us a favor for us when he sent his master packing.” Amilo says grinning. On hearing this Draco snarls and comes at her more fiercely wanting to finish this. As he does Demetria blocks his attack and counters it.”Arrg!” Draco cries as Demetria rapiers pierces his arm. “It looks like your letting your anger getting the better of you brother remember our lesson.”Demetria taunts. Draco grins and picks up his sword again holding it in his other hand and comes at her. Demetria smiles and dodges the attack and in swift moves finishes him piercing the chest. Draco looks at her in astonishment as the blood pores from chest and falls to theground. As Demetra picks up her father's sword Amilo and Willaim deal with the soldiers
Epilogue
Later at the palace a funeral as the men and women watch on as Draco is set to rest.Demetria and Amilo watch on with her mother who has come to see her only son interred.Later after the funeral Demetria sits upon the throne glad that it's all over buta little saddened that it had to end this way, but outside the people cheer for a newera of peace has been ushered in.
Princess of the North : The New Reign
The End
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