4 comments/ 1697 views/ 1 favorites Demon Angel Pack Ch. 01 By: loveless22 I am apologizing for the errors and/or typos because this is my very first submission ever. This story is a total work of my imagination and deepest fantasies. For the greatest writer I know Sherrilyn Kenyon-this is for you. Comments of any kind are welcome and hints on which way I can go are also welcomed. No sex in the first chapter, you gotta know the people first and if the story not a hit I'll just stop it here. Hopefully ya'll enjoy. lol sorry I like cheesy beginnings. +++++ (Voice of the concave) Long time ago, before the birth of the Gods or man there was a battle to see who will rule over all. This battle was fought between the Centuries of Light and The Guardians of Dark. The Centuries wanted light and creation to prevail over all. While the Guardians wanted nothing more than total darkness and death like the very beginning. Before the Mystic Wars could destroy all life, two great leaders came from the shadows. The true names of these two leaders have been lost through time but their titles still remain, The Mother Creator and The Keeper (Bringer of Death). They spoke of balance and not supreme light nor dark. So from this idea they spoke a spell with their followers to trap those who opposed equality between light and dark. In a prison between our world and the one of the greater beyond... +++++ Chapter 1: The fall of the Highlands *James* " Ha-ha!! Run you Morgonian cowards." Gods almighty, I love this part of war seeing a so called mighty nation flee like the worthless cowards they are. As my flag colors, red and black, take Ganders Field. The mighty Morgonian nation shall fall and the last of the highlands kingdoms in the West will finally be under my father's command. Now it's time to finish this once and for all, "Forward!! Let none survive, take no prisoners. Show them the might of the dragon clan!!". Just as I finished, my forces broke through the last of the Western defenses. The beautiful Rose Palace has fallen and so have the western supply and naval route to the Capital. As my warriors took over the last of their defenses I started my way down to the front line to officially clam the palace under my temporary rule; until my father comes to take the capital's throne and become king of the entire central continent. As I near the Great Thorn gate of the Palace I start to think about the final stages of my plan. With the fall of the deadly Rose Palace I need to focus on turning my army around and join the main forces that are currently trying to overthrow the Royal Capital itself. As my generals and I entered the main gates of the city I saw upon entering the lower court yard a circle of my warriors surrounding prisoners of war and a few civilians; judgment time. A clearing of a throat next to me got my attention. "James, I know your father said to show them what happens to nations that test our power and disgrace him, but can we not show them mercy. They fought like true warriors and..." Markus my friend for the last 18 years and second in command started to protest my orders. Markus always was my better half, keeping me from becoming a total monster. But he doesn't understand the political world like I do. It not just lives it shows the resolve of the empire that says 'miss with us and we will destroy you'. Looking at the circle of prisoners I interrupted him and gave my thoughts on the issue "No, they dared to attack our lands on Emoris Day they deserve what's coming to them." Emoris Day was the day our elders believed that the gods fell from the heavens and created the five great plans. The Goddess of Nature created The plains of Light to the south, that's ruled by Alexander The Iron King. His nation in known for their Master Artworks of armor and forgers of the deadliest weapons in the entire world. To the west, The Twin Islands created by the God of the Twelve Seas. Ruled by the Mighty sea Queen Ava. Her people are world known sailors and navigators. With one of the world's largest fleets ever seen in history. The Goddess of Chaos with a heart so cold made the Winter Mountains to the far north. Her lands are currently in a civil war. With the current leader William The Ice King and the leader of the upraising his older sister Princess Emily. Their warriors are called Wraths and justly named because they attack through the shadows of night and by morning light the remains of the enemies bodies are ice cold like their souls were taken by ghosts. Emily or the Ice Queen, always believed that she should have ruled the vast supply of stone the mountain ranges provided. But the last Ice King, Ethan the Great, saw differently and gave the rule of his kingdom to William. Once their father died a few years ago Emily tried to overthrow her brother and failed. Now they are ripping the lands apart between her and her brothers armies. In the heart of the world, created by The King of The Gods, The Highlands which are currently under and not for long by High King Adien. His High-ship is ruler over an advance race of humans with technology not match by any nation in hundreds of years. Well... until now. Then there is my homeland, created by the Shadow God The Great Scarred Wastelands, south of the Mountain of Ages that divide our great nations. We are a warrior race and currently in a time of great advancement in our history. "...see they only attacked the city state under Adiens order. They are loyal warriors and fighting for their families and love ones that may be in that circle with them." As I came out of my thoughts I realized Markus was speaking. Blood and bones of the Demon King...I must have spaced out again...I want to do the right thing but we cannot let up the attack if I do my people lives would be in danger and those who did die would have died for nothing I cannot let that happen. I tried to remain focused in ruling according to our laws but when the words left my mouth it sounded more like a question than a order. "In our homeland we would have burned these criminals to death. Putting them down by the sword is mercy." but as my rant continued I remembered all that happened under my command through these past 6 years and my voice became even colder and sounded more like the voice of my father; emotionless in the eyes of the people (justice is unseeing). "A mercy they did not show our people when they attacked the holy city." Yeah that's right not only did they attack us on our most holiest of days but Aidens forces also attacked our holy city itself. They killed everyone, women and children alike. Then they hung all the priest and priestess body's over the outer wall and painted our lord statue in their blood. It was such a horrible and disgraceful sight that set the entire kingdom in a blood rage for those, who lives were lost. This was during my grandfathers rule but still a dark day for my family kingdom. Soon the Morgonian Capital will fall and we will finally take the last step to ending this war and finally have peace. The sound of an explosion and cries in the distance brought me back from my thoughts. Black smoke began rising from around the city with the sound of blades clashing together; guess its their final push to force us out. Might as well release my new warrior class before they surrender. Looking at Markus I spoke "Markus, release the destroyers." The destroyers are creatures made from pure darkness. Most don't know that each royal family has the ability to dabble in the powers of their creators; so I created them in a image I saw our creator as. Towering over 7 feet with a lust for blood so great that the Goddess of Chaos herself would be proud. They're covered in shadow armor that's black as night and stronger than any metal forged by a master. The only thing that really striking about them is the blood red eyes and the aura of death that surrounds them. They carry two heavy swords that an normal warrior would have to use both hands just to left one of the blades. "It's time to show our true power to the other four nations and what will happen to them in the near future if they dare side with our enemy." I could hear the shock tone in Markus voice when he answered. "General...James, please, releasing the destroyers is a little over the top even for the crimes they have committed; our forces will over power them soon and it will end without the use of that class." "Are you disobeying a direct order from your commanding officer and Prince... General?" I know that I am being a prick, but Markus knows that I hate being second guessed in front of my men. "No... My Lord Prince." Dammit..."Fine, you know how I am about pulling rank. If you really feel like giving them mercy... mercy they DO NOT deserve. Then take a patrol and give them one last chance to surrender before the hour is over or I will release the destroyers no matter how much you beg for mercy on their behalf. Do we have am understanding." The face of victory that came over him said it all. Not to mention the smug tone in his voice when he answered. "Yes my most honorable prince." I wonder if I can beat that smirk off his snooty little face but good ol' daddy won't allow it, especially from his only son and heir to the throne. Plus that pain in the ass is one of my closest friends. Who did I piss off in a past life to deserve this? --- 3 days later -- After the whole Destroyer issue Jin the Lord of Roses surrendered to me before the hour was up; I was so looking forward to using my new class. However i'll admit, Markus had a way of talking people out of stupid situations. Once that issue was solved I turned my forces around and began my march with about 130,000 warriors towards the final battle at the Royal Capital itself. However, yesterday we received word that the Crystal Palace was getting unstable so I sent 30,000 men to calm the uprising before another battle started. Lucky for me, I did leave General Jess behind with her forces to keep the Rose city under control and continued the slow process of reconstructing their government to a model of our own. My army arrived at break of Dawn on the hills overlooking the last strong hold of the Highlands. The Palace was grand even by our standers with walls that are probably 300-350 feet high and from what I can see about 75-100 feet wide. Now I can clearly see why my fathers forces had a hard time breaking through that monster. On the walls it had four grand towers that had about 20 cannons and a butt load of archer points along the outside that gave the reach and out going power a deadly force to be reckon with. The Main Palace is the highest point in the middle of the city that has about four inner walls that look just as big or bigger than the outer walls. The silver and gold colors mixed with the sun dying rays give it a sense that the city itself was on fire. One word that can describe the city...stunning. Well it would be without the fire balls and black smoke rising from the outer walls and the holes in the Great White Walls of the Highland. I can see that most of the forces are focusing their power at the four gates of the Palace. There was about 50,000 men I sent ahead to start the seize but from what I see their is about 5-10,000 men left. Upon decending the hill the five Generals from my father forces came to welcome me and ask what my orders were. I asked for the details of what happened so far with the seize of the Palace. Jose High General of my father forces spoke first. "So far their navy is still fighting our forces but we have them blocked in the harbor so escape is impossible. The outer strong holds are giving us some problems with getting supplies but we are holding strong with the resources we have now. One of the three Princes of the Highlands is giving us some problems with the people in the surrounding cities we took months ago." When he was silent for a few moments i began thinking of a plan and thinking about this new foe. Interesting I already faced two of the brothers but each of them fell. One at the Crystal Palace to the East, and the other 3 days ago at the Rose Palace. So that leaves the youngest of the brothers and if i am not mistaken he is called the High Heart of the People. In this land the common people rally and get strength from just hearing his name. Which can be a big problem if he calls for the country itself to rally against us; image that every person an enemy in land we hardly know. Understandable of having problems with the heart of the land, but all will fall like I have planned. "I want all my forces centered at the main gate and have my father forces surround the rest of the Palace to cut off all escape routes. I want all the seize machines we brought ready and operational by first light and for a messenger to be sent to the gates on last time to demand their surrender by high noon tomorrow or we will attack with the full force of the Dragon Clan." I began walking toward my tent to prepare for the war plan incase my enemies are stupid enough to challenge my armies. (11 Hours later, early dawn, War Tent) I sat over hearing all mine and my father advisors on the problem at hand. All having opposing feelings on the extension of the time for the prince of the Morgonian Capital. "...the only way to finish this once and for all is to release the destroyers." Said one of my fathers advisors. "We know that the king was moved to a secret base near the Palace before we seized the Palace. With battles still runs across the land it will take them a time before they find a safe route here, without having a fight on their hands. Not all of our troops know of the gold flag yet." Gold flag is our cease fire for the royal family. As high lord Rick finish his say the court turn silent and looked to me for my judgment. "As Head General and Crown Price my decision is.." I hate being the prince and making decisions that may cost the lives of my men. "...they will have an extension until of one more hour before the destroyers will be released." "Hump... I think our Prince doesn't know what he is talking about. Doing this will make our armies think that we are weak trying to back away from their forces." An older advisor by the name of Logan and royal pain in my ass over the last 14 months and my father most favorite. "If this council appoints me as the new Head General I will make..." Blood and bones of the Demon King... Seeing red at the disrespect shown to me after everything I have done for this army in the 6 years of my command. I jumped up and crossed the room before any of them could even process what just happened. Pulling out my sword and placing it at the throat of the old advisor "How dare you stand here and try and take my position I EARNED THROUGHOUT THIS WAR WHILE YOU SAT ON YOU LAZY OLD...!" "Sir" Markus came running in shouting not knowing what just happened. As he looked around the room and saw where we were standing and the white faces of the advisors he said "Is this a bad time? I can tell the prince of the Morgonian Capital to wait, until your done...um... talking?" "No Markus thank you, Lord Logan was just resigning himself from this Chamber and returning to the mainland." I knew the acid in my voice dared him to speak up. Sadly the old bastard didn't speak up, I was wishing for his head but the old bat was smarter than he looked. "This court will continue after my welcoming of the morgonian prince. From there we will make plans... Guards!!" Four of my personal royal guards covered in black and green armor that had a red Dragon in the middle with two swords in each hand came in and spoke at the same time. "Yes Highness" "Take Lord Logan to the first ship returning to the mainland. Make sure he knows the real life of a warrior." Both smiled as they said in together "Yes Sir. Anything else my lord" "Yes that is all, just take him out of my sight before I do something my father will kill me for." +++ (dark rumbling voice) Those fools think they defeated us and have nothing to fear. But in do time my brothers and sisters we will take our revenge on those traitors. The prince will follow in the path we have set for him and at the end of the Sending he will claim his destiny. And we will rise again! And when the Centuries come back they will fall like they should have at the beginning of time. (roaring of millions) +++ *Henry* Speaking to my father's right hand advisor, a royal man age of 24 and the picture of warrior, Thomas. Standing a 6'4 and muscles that screamed royal guard. Short blonde hair standard military cut. With piercing blue eyes that seem to take in every little thing. With saha on his right hand his sword that has been passed from head of royal guard to royal guard from the very beginning. "I cannot believe my father made me come down here to this invader. With the task of accepting his orders and letting him and his father rule our people." Late last night a rider was allowed out to give us the order to surrender or the Palace would be destroyed. By the look of the force and size of the army I knew it was possible for them to carry through with it. I remember so clearly the look of defeat and sadness my father had when he saw the Dragon Prince's army arrive and helped surround the city. "The time of the Great God kingdom is over my son. The Dragon Prince defeated Tez and Louis two of the three pillars of hope of our kingdom." Father then looked to me and rested his hands on my shoulder when he spoke these next words. "The people have lost hope for the two great strong holds of our kingdom for they have fallen to the Dragons and if we continue this battle till the end the Royal Palace itself will be destroyed by Dragon fire." Father then turned away from me and looked at our Great Walls be surrounded by a force we could not turn away in our current state of power. "We must ask them for terms and pray to the Great God of Light they accept to hear us out. If they don't our people will never be able to rise again. The great Eagle has been defeated my son; I started this war 35 years ago to show our power." At that time the remaining Generals of our army entered but my father continued as if they hadn't even appeared "It was my actions to prove myself as king that all this happen. Us being forced from the Royal Palace and hiding in the mountains like rats. It is time for me to resolve what I have done so many years ago." Sighing Thomas spoke. "Stop your whining Henry. Your father hand was forced and this was the only way he and his council saw a chance where our people can live through this." "I still say we use the Morgonian guards and force them back to the mountains. Let the iced air kill them off and send their souls straight to the Keeper where they belong." Cruel, yes, but my father is giving our homeland to some stuck up savage prince that has no respect for lives. Thomas spoke again, with a hint of remorse? "Always thinking about blood and death. You never think about saving people lives only about taking them... Someday you will learn as King or a Royal servant that death is never the answer." Thomas looked me straight in the eyes and said "True power is not knowing how to take a life, Henry, but how to save a life." Still mad I said "The creator would be pissed if she was here. Seeing her land being taken over by enemies without a fight to the very end." Swinging his leg over his saddle thomas spoke to me "Hush child, the Dragon Prince is coming. Get off your horse now, we cannot afford this war any longer." Swinging off Thunder I did as I was told even though what I really wanted to do was run my blade through his heart. Well that was my thought until everything went blank when I saw this amazing specimen of man in front of me. Demon Angel Pack Ch. 01 He stood taller than almost any man I have ever seen standing a little more than 6'5 was my guess. With such broad shoulders... Creator almighty all I can think about is feeling those strong muscular arms and that solid chest wrapped around me. Damn it, stay focused Henry, remember who he is. Do not focus on the long dark brown hair that seems black or those wonderful silver eyes. Or even that sexy golden bronzed skin... He's the invader!! screamed a little voice in my head. That got me to focus even though all i wanted was to see what was hidden behind the breast plate. "Welcome to our little encampment." Gawd such a sexy deep voice. "Price Henry, saver and champion of the tribes of the north. Seeker of knowledge and defender for the weak but more commonly know as the High Heart of the land." How did he know all of my names here in the main lands? Bowing his head slightly and holding out a sealed parchment. "My name is James, Prince and High General of the Red Dragon clan. I extend the hand of peace to you and your advisor." Thomas spoke up for me "We accept your offer I am Thomas High Royal advisor of the King" He pointed to himself then moved his hand to where it was pointing directly at me "and this is Prince Henry, and under the power and authority of our King Aiden we extend our hands of peace to you and your men." Once again giving a slight bow but looking at me with those piecing sliver eyes when he said "Its an pleasure to have you all here." Turning to everyone else and spoke with determination. "We will finally have a chance at peace and putting this 35 year war behind us once and for all." The reason why the Warrior Prince himself is here is because my father stupid Ex-High General Rick. He was so crazy that he thought an attack on their Holy City would throw them off and hopefully give us the upper-hand. Since I am standing here talking terms for our kingdom that plan kinda back fired. The result of that stupid plan was much worse for us. It didn't throw them off to give us the upper-hand. What it really did was piss them off that they destroy and I mean literally destroy our Northern Island outpost. There was nothing not even am sign showing the island fortress was even there. That attack freaked us out and gave them the apearance of ultimate destruction. That gave them the upper hand and striked fear into our country for years. Through my flashback the last words from his beautiful lips are what caught my attention... wait did I seriously just call a guys lips beautiful? and for the first time I thought, ever. 'The 35 years of war between Morgonians and the Dragon clan will actually end. We're going to be the princes that ended it all, the blood and death will finally end.' Thomas lend forward and took the sealed parchment and pulled out one that looks the same but with my fathers seal on it. "We look forward to the age of peace and reconstruction between our lands, and hopefully heal the bond between our people torn by this war." The Dragon prince bowed his head and motioned us to follow him to a black tent that had a red and white dragon across the archway. I have to admit that I always did like their family seal. But I never really understood why a Red and White Dragon? I was brought to the present when James spoke. "This is the High War Council of the Red Dragons my personal army." He waved his hand to left of the grand room where men and...women stood in black and red, he appoints women to serve as his council, interesting. "The men who stand over there" he waved his hand to the right where men dressed in white and a hint of black stood, no women over there... weird. "are the Council of White Dragons my fathers and nation Generals and Lords." AHhhh, I see his personal symbol and the nations symbol represents the red and white dragons. Thomas spoke up "Its an honor to meet you all and to stand here to talk about peace that no one thought would happen..." (7 long heated hours of terms later) Thomas spoke "It is settled then. King Aiden will step down from the throne and your father will take power." "Agreed" He looked to his advisor and when they nodded their head he continued. "I and my father, will leave your parliament together to keep the voice of the people." When James spoke his voice sounded strained and he looked tried I don't blame him, 7 long hours in a heated room talking about the future of two great nations. That could be a little draining for anyone. Even when most of them left for a break he stayed and continued the terms. An truly honorable and focused Prince I will admit. Prince...I just got a question that haven't been ask and fear what the answer will be. "One last thing before I will agree to anything" "Henry what are you doing" Thomas looked mad right now but I needed to know this. "Yes Prince Henry" James spoke, damn that voice its hard to focus with him in the room. Forcing out my question when I really wanted to say was 'take me'. "What will happen to the Royal line of the Morgonian family?" That got everyones attention. The look on every ones faces said that was something they have not thought of or did not want to bring up. Which is why I am freaking out right now...well freaking out in the inside. "Well since we are taking power, we can not afford you or your family a direct line to the throne by right stay. We must remove you all from your land so we can take over peacefully." An old man spoke to the right. The same old man that was a real thorn in my side over the last 7 hours. Then James spoke and had a hint of authority. Something we have not heard much from him this whole time. "No we need to keep them in the capital, it will show that we are taking over but are still thinking about their people future. With them in the capital it will calm the people and keep them from revolting." When all he got were 'are you fucking crazy' looks he continued. "What is a better way saying that we are working with the old powers to help better both of our nations than keeping them here. They know this country better than us." I have to admit that is smart but also very risky like the old man said earlier. It leaves a opening to a up rising and possible over throw of our power. The old man stood up and spoke calmly "We cannot risk the safety of our King and heir to the throne on a chance." He looked directly at me when he said this next statement. "How do we know these Morgonians will keep their word." Then the look in his eyes said every word was from personal pain "After what they did to a Holy City that was defenseless. I wonder what they will do if we gave them a chance to our King and prince?" Once again the old man words are true, and that hint of emotions helped his case. Sadly, for as long as I remember on both sides we would cut the other throat when given the chance. The old man continued "...and like you said my lord they know this land better than us. The people will follow them even if they are not on the throne. We can not risk our royal line on a hunch that they may follow through." Before I could think about my actions I spoke "I will bond myself to the Dragon Prince and give all my rights to the throne to the Dragon Prince. According to both our laws if the head of the bonded pair dies unnaturally the living person will join the other in the after life. Because of this I know my father or people will do nothing to harm your Prince." This got all the advisors attention from the looks on their faces I think what i said had some effect in my favor. With the nods of the lady to the right and then the others that followed. This caused Prince James's appearance to relax some what and his features softened making his sexy face glow. He stood up and had a look of new life, new energy in his stance. "In two days the moon will be high and the rules of both of our land says this is the time for a new king to be named." James then pulled out his sword and spoke with such power in his voice, befitting a king "I am the new High King, James Alexzander Fain, ruler of the High Lands. Who among you will support my claim to the throne!" Every advisor stood and bowed as they gave allegiance and title of king to him. Thomas got to one knee and proclaimed "long live the High King" He looked at me then at his council then slammed his sword into the ground and placed his hands upon the top of it. "I order as ruler of these lands until my father comes, that the Morgonian Capital is now under the rule and protection of the Red Dragon clan. The war Is OVER!!" All of the sudden every one in the room cheered. Yelling stuff like "we won" or "good finally prevailed". +++ (a deep silky voice) They follow no path set by us nor the centuries. If they are not claimed by the time of the trans-sending all will be lost my lord. We can not afford another million years in this prison. Most of the elders are already degraded into their mortal forms. And now most of the younger soldiers are following. (a light chuckle followed by high powerful voice) They will be claim for the light no matter what. Love is such a powerful thing in those creatures and with that the light within them will grow. Their hearts are already began to pave a path in light. Soon it will purify and in itself will allow the gateway of light to open and we will be free again. Once we seal in the Guardians forever in their prison we will turn and destroy those five traitors. The World beyond WILL be claimed for the light! (the ground shook from the force of the cheering and stomping of crystal boots) ++++ *James* I cannot believe that I was the person to see it first hand, the first to see the end of the war and better yet the person who ruled it over. Everyone one is still cheering when I spoke again. "I, my advisors, and destroyers will accompany the Prince back to their strong hold to collect Lord Adien and bring them to the city finally claiming the Capital as ours." Usually customs would send them back with my advisors and the elites of the time with them. But I can not get those golden eyes out of my head. Weird colors are sign of divine blood... not that he is weird, don't get me wrong it goes with him perfectly. The right to rule are given in the eyes of the Rulers. Dark blue, Red, Gold, Silver, and Green the five colors of the Great Gods. "Zac" I called "Yes my lord." "Take Prince Henry out and make sure no one and i mean no one gets near him until I am done here with the council." "Yes my lord... I mean yeas my king anything else" laughing he continued "you king that's going to take a long time to get used to." laughing as well "No protect him as if he was me and I know it is strange being called King" Smiling with joy and happiness for me in his eyes Zac left through the doors followed by Henry and his advisor Thomas; once they left the tent and hearing view i turned to face the concil. "My lord you just walked into a snake pit and closed the door behind you." Spoke Cynthia an old wise women she rosed from her seat and walked towards me placing a hand on my shoulder. "You have grown up wise and strong young one but you put your life in danger. To a extent were no matter the number of guards placed around you; you will always be in danger by leaving the direct line to the throne in tacted." "Madem Cynthia, and advisors of the council I know you are all worried for the line of the throne. But we can not expand our borders and keep the royal line safe at the same time." Walking to the center of the room and standing as striaght and tall as i could while summoning up the strongest voice i had and spoke to my wavering council. "When Dragon blood is spilt great change will come and it did today when the Highlands fell. We are the power and the force of the world itself. We are one nation, one people, one King we are the Dragon Clan. We will survive and grow stronger with each drop of blood that is drawn. Follow me to the future stop wasting time on what may or may not happen; follow me to the future that your Kings of the Wastelands and Highlands share in common. For we are the Mighty Dragons of the land and all whoever stands in our way shall reek the might of our dragon fire. Follow me to the Future!!" With the fire back in their eyes we all heard a loud noise from outside. Why do I have a feeling i'm really going to enjoy what I see and be displeased as well? Walking out of the war tent the first thing i see is what do you know I was right and couldn't stop the simile that spread across my face. Prince Henry had three of my best men on the ground knocked out or to shocked to move. I like the prince even more he got a real fire in his personality. When I finish that thought he flipped a guy probably twice his size and had him in a choke hold but when I looked to the left I saw Zac setting there... laughing!! "Zac!! what the hell did I tell you?" "Come on boss-man do u really think the prince needs my help to defend himself?" With that he pointed to the scene playing out; with all my soldiers cheering the prince on. "What the hell? For all they know the prince could still be their enemy and they are letting him beat the crap out of their fellow men." I need to go break this up before he takes them out. All I did was walk towards the fight and everyone stopped cheering; for some reason when I show up everyone is stiff and moves out of my way I wonder why they do that? We spent time after time in battle and side by side but they are always distant. When I came upon the prince and my blue faced warrior Henry looked up at me then looked down at my soldier then released him. Getting up with the grace of a cat it showed his skills in that simple move that would have been lost to most but wasn't lost to my eyes. Henry looked down and was covered in dirt while the solider on the ground coughed and got up with a grunt. +++ *Henry* Once we exited the tent I was both happy and sad that yes the war was over but sad that the Morgonian Kingdom had fallen. Once we were outside i didn't see enemies but now fellow warriors and people of a common Empire. That is going to get some getting used to but in time i believe we can really live together peacefully. I was so caught up in thought that i didn't hear the man James called Zac yelling at me to watch out. When I finally realized where i was the thought 'this isn't going to end while'. I was in the middle of a group of big, strong, and smelly men and when i looked down i saw a circle that we were standing in. "HAHA, so the almighty Morgonian Prince graced us commoners with his presence." He was about 6 foot, covered in a bunch of scars and new wounds. He was more on the muscle side like all the warriors around me. But what really caught my attention was the iron covered arm that he had. Zac came up running and called out to them to stop this and i was not to be harmed, under the orders of their king James. "they are now under our protection and care we can not disobey his orders Deliora." This Deliora then spoke "our guest stepped into the Ring of Fire and since he's now apart of our customs he must obey our ancient rules." "He may be apart of our order now but..." I had to interrupt "I know the rules of the Ring and i agree with Deliora i stepped into it and it's my own fault for not seeing where i was going. The rules are knock out or until the other admits defeat?" When he nodded his head my body automatically went into its sparring position getting ready for his attack. From the first step, i saw that he had a much larger margin of power than i had. But big guys like him are slow and my thoughts were proven right when he swung at me. Ducking under his fist the moment once his arm passed where it should have hit my body after years of training and the few more years of war experience it had automatically began targeted his nerve point. This will slow his reaction time by half hopefully. The moment shock that caused his mind to stop for a minutes was the opening that I needed to bring this mountain down to my level. Using my left foot milliseconds after my last attack I hit the muscle right behind his legs bring him down to one knee. being still on the grown I used my elbow to strike at the back of his neck but holding off on enough power so that I wouldn't kill him; this is a fight but not one where we have to kill each other though. While he was falling I hooked my other arm under his throat and brought my other arm around to help reinforce my hold that I had on him. After a few seconds i noticed that the background cheering stop and I was in a shadow. When i looked up I saw a giant with stunning silver eyes filled with joy and proundness? I finally realized that the guy i had in a head lock was a different color than he should be; seeing that I released him and got up. "I was only...um" I know i was turning red i could feel it rising and flashing through my body while feeling his eyes rake over me. "you have done well in the Ring Henry. But if your done beating up my men shall we make our way to you father hide out in the northern most mountain behind the 8th ridge?" 'how the hell did he know the pinpoint location of where father was hiding' "How did..." "I know where he was? I knew before arriving here with my army. I had my scouts weave through every cave and valley around the palace. Upon arriving i recovered the information on where you were hiding. I gave the time limit to get my real forces in place to wipe out you, your family, and all who followed you in one massive attack. I was just going to destroy the entire mountain at the bottom bringing the mountain on top of them." "So if we didn't come to the meeting with the surrendering order with us." "Seven hours ago would have been the last moments of your father and everyone in that mountain lives. No one knew of this operation except for me and Zac so if you didn't come I would have told the War Generals about what i found and the operation already in place." looking at me he brought out a signal flare and black one with 'final operation' written on it. "Then over the time limit I would have sent this off and the operation would have taken place. Winning us the war once and for all." He then took the flare and crushed it in half then threw one half into the river and gave the other to a riders who took off with the other half. "However, since you did come and the meeting was a success we will no longer need that." Walking past us with Zac and his Generals following him. "Prince Henry, shall we make our way to Lord Adien and make our way to the Grand Palace before it gets dark." ---Palace of the Ice King-- "Sire or scouts just reported in from the Highlands." "What did they have to report so urgently that it couldn't wait until the month is over?" "The Dragon Prince took over the highlands. He is now King James of the Higlands." "I see so dragon fire is now the central power in the world now." ---Hideout in mountains Ice Queen--- "So there is a new power in this game of ours. King James of the Red Dragons. He can play a important role in winning our war." --Great Seas Queen of the Seas--- "We are to late to help Adien. King James enjoy your rule while you still can because the Seas are a dangerous foe." ---Grand hall of the Master Forger--- "I guess it is time for me to meet this new king. This generation is so much fun. HAHAH war is GREAT!!" --Great plains--- "We need to act quick or the balance of light and dark will be lost forever." ++++ With the fall of the Higlands to Dragon fire and the knowledge passed throughout the Great Kingdoms how will the future play out for our lovers? death and destruction? Happiness and joy? No one will know but the ones who make fates design. Demon Angel Pack Ch. 01 ======Chapter 2: The Take over====== Coming soon