Chapter 17: Trials

"Sigh....Home Sweet Home Huh? How many years has it been? 12 years ago?" I turned to Kol, searching for an answer I could never find in her.

" You are late! " A voice echoed through the village. " Ride on to the site of the slain and the dead. A trial you shall face alone."

I looked over at Kol, worry filled my body. I have to do this to protect my life and to learn who my real mother is. Kol hugged me gently, kissed my cheek :" I'll be fine waiting here. Your sisters will be here soon too." She hugged me one more time and shoved me towards the path. " Go. I believe in you."

I heaved a long and heavy sigh, Kol is right. I've got to do what I've got to do, and finish it. I took one last look back at Kol and said :" I'll be back soon, I promise!" I quickly rode Adam toward the Western Dragon's body.

'Disastrous consequences had happened because I was reckless and not in control of my powers. The two single-edge oriental blades, a specially commissioned Japanese long blade and a small curved dagger my father got from the land of the East are now sealing most of my untamed power. Maybe today I can finally learn to control it.' I thought to myself as I moved closer to the location. 18 figures stood there awaiting my arrival.

"Welcome to the trial of Devin Keeler Brynhild. Today he turns a full 19 years of age. If deemed eligible by passing all the stages of the trials. He will be allowed to live and will have to master the full potential for his power. No external help will be allowed and no advice shall be given for him to complete his tasks."

A tall figure flew towards me. The sunlight reflected off his silver armour lined with gold strips. He had 6 pure snow white wings. Each opened a little higher than the previous. Forming a majestic view as he landed on the ground between me and the Dragon's corpse.

" Your first task is to fight Asteraoth, Eae and Kareal. They specialise in fighting demons. But since the goals had changed. They could only fight the Dark Siders, a group of corrupted individuals, fighting without a master for their own gains. Causing nothing but chaos with the Giants and humans. You may use any weapon to win and force them to submission. No killing is allowed. You may begin!"

Asteraoth introduces himself and draws out 2 daggers. "His armour covers only his shin, forearms, chest, shoulders and head. If I want a shot to win, a weapon with longer range whole aiming for his torso and thighs. " I thought to myself trying to figure the weapon to use.

"A shield and a sword would serve me best, if he is fast. Leeching off only some mobility." I drew a buckle shield and a small single handed Viking sword. Trying to get myself a little more reach as well as to defend against a close ranged user.