"To peace!" A man cried out raising his glass of Ale into the air.
"To peace!" A mighty roar echoed in response to him.
"The war is finally over!"
"General Grevael get up here and toast with us!" The man that had been leading the cheers from the stage where a peace treaty had just been signed was none other than Braelor, leader of The Black Guard Division. It was the first time he had truly smiled in many years.
"Yea get up there General!"
"HaHa alright, I'm coming, I'm coming!" Andrew Waved his hand smiling Charismatically.
"My he's so handsome!" Some of the girls discussed the brilliant General's good looks as he climbed the stage.
Christopher watched as an all to familiar scene played out in front of him. So many battle hardened warriors had tears rolling down their eyes thinking of all the things to come. So many happy thoughts and wishes desired so badly their echoes could be heard if you truly opened up and listened.
<"Come on how long are you going to pretend to be sleeping." Christopher turned to his other side where a beautiful blonde with ruby red eyes lay in bed naked head turned the other way.'Ok I can't resist. Alayna and the gods forgive me.' Christopher reached his hand high as possible and brought it down with as much momentum as possible.CRRRACK!"AAAAIEEEE!" Alayna Shrieked at the top of her lungs. Her red eyes shooting wide open as a bright red palm print began to spread on her butt."I wasn't eaves dropping!""Sure you weren't, time to get up."Christopher went to the bathroom and cleaned himself up for the day, it may sound greedy, but he had to admit his bed felt empty. 'I miss everyone being here.' He sighed inwardly leaving the bathroom. What met his eyes as he was leaving though he was not prepared for. Elise was standing in the doorway In all her glory.'Absolutely beautiful. You could trace her curves on a piece of canv
"Hello Lord Havoc, allow me to offer my sincerest greetings until I have the honor of meeting you in person. My name is Andrea."Christopher's mouth dropped open behind his mask. 'Impossible!'The moment Andrea stepped into view of the crystal it felt as if Christopher had been kicked by a horse knocking the wind from his lungs.'Does he know? No it's impossible. Records of my existence don't exist anymore. When I was brought to Helenfel I was able to persuade Beth to keep my name from the list. Even if someone had managed to discover Havoc's identity and decide to turn in my name they wouldn't have had time to even notify someone let alone pass it through the proper channels of their command.' Christopher's mind was running one hundred miles per second trying to run through all the different possibilities when his mind landed on his last thought.'How can the gods be so cruel?' The only conclusion he could draw is fate is just so damn
Four days had already passed since speaking to Aldous on the Proxy Crystal. Everyone had been trying their best to get everything in order before leaving Bael Karrine. Christopher decided it would be best to leave John and Taylor in charge while he was gone, both were good people and more so were better fighters then most."Alayna are you sure you're ok with returning to Helenfel with us? I thought you would be going back with your sister and the others?""I have to go pick up my assistant/maid I left back in Helenfel.""Oh ok. Well then everyone welcome to the Hall of Gates." Christopher announced. Everyone had decided to accompany him back to Helenfel. It wasn't just they felt safer with Christopher, but also the undeniable fact they had all become closer, even the ever silent Garrett."I mean I knew you said there was multiple gates..." Vanessa said."Wow." Sarah added.Garrett himself was even in awe, the only kind of magic h
....Christopher signaled for Alayna to step closer as he leaned and whispered into her ear."This has to be both the most disturbing, and most amusing thing I've seen.... Well probably ever.""I know right!?" Alayna's eyes were shining with excitement, as if nothing could have been better,. It was like a child going to show off their most prized toy or game at show and tell in school for the first time ever.Christopher began rubbing his eyes like trying to wipe away a bad memory... 'Nope there's no unseeing this.' He sighed accepting the mental torment that would probably stay fresh inside his mind for the next few days. 'By the gods I pray this wont ruin maid outfits for me.'"I'm afraid to ask, but how exactly did this come to be?""It was great, we were on our way home when I found him begging on the streets. Not only had his family heard what happened during the battle but boy did word spread fast. When his father dis
As Knight after knight piled into the bar, there was no sound to be heard. Not even the wild life outside dared to make a noise. All eyes were rested on the group of soldiers whom were equally quiet. As the last man stepped through the doors the knights parted allowing him to take the lead. Without making a sound his sharp gaze scanned over all the bar patrons. After doing so twice his movements were brought to a halt as he scoffed at the crowd."There is a Lord Present! Is this how you people pay your respects!?" Another quick scan of the room was enough for them to see no one was willing to make eye contact with the group. 'Much better. Beaten dogs should never make eye contact with their master.'"Alright put some tables together." Grumbled the lead man. "You woman Bring us some drinks.""I'll get you you're drinks when it's your turn." She said completely unfazed by the group of armored men"Wha- Excuse me!?" A man turned to her rage rapidly spr
Andrea's eyes narrowed on the man who barged into the Knights under her command. 'How does he know my name!' The man rested his elbows on the table with his fingers interlocked, and he just stared. He didn't say anything, just simply looked upon her with a sly smile on his face. Andrea eyed him suspiciously. "I'm sorry I'm afraid I've no idea who you a-" "Hey Chris what are you doing here?" Thomas wasn't sure which to fear more. Christopher angering the knights, or the knights angering him. Either way would have the same outcome. Helenfel damaged, Cassandra angry, and a lot of dead Imperial Knights. Andrea froze mid sentence upon hearing Thomas's words. A single face flashed through her mind. One that would often ware the same silly smile. It had been years. Although most people wouldn't feel it was a long time... It felt like an eternity since she had lost her family. She no longer remembered their faces. When she heard Thomas call his name M
Thump Thump Thump. A figure walked grudgingly through the doorway making it's way towards the bar counter. With each step everyone's eyes followed each movement. Horrified yet unwilling to look away."What exactly are we looking at?" Asked one horrified Knight."By the gods this country is truly cruel.""I officially miss home.""I think I may have had enough to drink." Grumbled one Knight looking back and forth between his drink and the person of question trudging through the bar."No lad., We're all seeing the same thing. If anything I'd say we need more to drink."Both men raised their mugs drinking like it was some sweet nectar they'd discovered after being trapped in the desert for days trying their best to drown out the sight in front of them. 'Maybe if I drink enough I won't remember.'"Mrrrg. Furgdurglers." It was Heinrich muttering incoherently.'I think his final marble must have dropped out of the b
Both the girls had looks of complete bewilderment. They each had dreamed of seeing their best friend again hundreds of times throughout the years. Both had also in then end surrendered both their expectations and hope.Brianna's expression was ugly. There was so many emotions passing through her. Her best friend was alive! The only other person she wished to see besides Christopher for all these years. ' But what the fuck is she wearing!? An Imperial Knight!?'Andrea was once again on her feet and shooting around the table making a mad dash for Brianna who's eyes went wide as Andrea barreled around the corner. Brianna jumped to her feet trying to run away, unfortunately she was not so lucky. Imagine a giant linebacker tackling a tiny 120lb player."The captain just killed the only good looking maid!""Not that one captain! The other! Go kill the other one!""Damn! Why!? It looked like she was checking me out!""Checking you out? The on