Minotaur

Chapter X

"What the hell is happening here?" Leron shouted as he pushed his way through the crowd of knights.

As he broke through the ring of armored men, he saw his brother, a look of wild fury on his face, punching a knight mercilessly. The knight was on the ground, his armor dented and bloodied, and his brother showed no sign of stopping. Leron couldn't believe what he was seeing. His brother had always been a hothead, but this was something else entirely. He knew he had to intervene, but he was also afraid of what his brother might do to him if he tried. He took a deep breath, then stepped forward and grabbed his brother by the arm. "Stop! You're going to kill him!"

But Barlon, caught up in his rage, was not listening. He swung his arm around and punched Leron in the stomach, sending him falling to the ground in pain. The crowd of knights looked on in shock, but no one moved to intervene.

Leron lay on the ground, gasping for breath, and watched as his brother continued to beat the knight. He knew he had to do something, but he didn't know what. He pulled himself to his feet and tried to intervene again, but Barlon pushed him away.

"Stop it, you're killing him!" He shouted, but it was too late, the knight was already dead. Barlon looked at his brother and the dead knight, He realize what he had done, he killed an unarmed man, He felt guilty and ashamed But He didn't show His feelings. He stand up and went back to the castle. Leron looked at his brother, tears in his eyes, "You need help Barlon, This isn't you, You can't keep living like this."

Keerla noticed Barlon's Rage. Keerla noticed the distress on Leron's face and quickly ran to his side. "What happened? Is everything alright?" she asked, looking at the crowd of knights and the fallen knight. Leron shook his head, tears streaming down his face. "Barlon, my brother, he killed that knight. He just snapped, and he wouldn't stop hitting him."

Keerla's eyes widened in shock. "That's terrible, we have to do something."

Leron looked up at her, his expression was grim. "I don't know what to do. He's my brother, but I can't just stand by and watch him hurt people."

Keerla put a comforting arm around Leron's shoulder. "We'll figure something out, I promise. But right now, let's get you some help."

Together, Keerla and Leron made their way back to the castle. Barlon had already returned, and Leron could see the weight of guilt and shame on his face. He knew he needed to talk to his brother, but for now, he needed to take care of himself. Keerla took Leron to see the castle's healer, who tended to his injuries and gave him a sleeping draught to help him rest. As Leron lay in bed, he couldn't help but wonder what the future held for him and his brother. He knew that they needed to address the issue and find a way to control Barlon's rage. He couldn't keep living like this, and neither could Barlon.

After some time, Barlon was Sitting in his room alone Thinking about what He did. "I Killed that Man in the act of rage. Did He deserve it?"

*Flashback*

The knight he had killed, he remembered seeing him before, taunting him and his family, mocking them for their poverty. The knight had been a member of the King's army, and he had used his position of power to bully and torment Barlon and his family. The memories of the knight's cruel actions came flooding back to him, and Barlon could feel the anger rising in him again. He clenched his fists, trying to push the feelings of rage down. He knew that what he had done was wrong, but he couldn't deny that he had felt a sense of satisfaction in that moment of Violence. Barlon smirks. "Fuck yeah He deserved it"

Suddenly someone knocks on the door. Barlon Stood up and opened the door. And there were two knights at the door. "you need to come with us. It's the orders of the King"

Barlon nods. He followed the knights as they led him to the king's throne room. As he entered, he saw the king sitting on his throne, a stern look on his face. Barlon walked forward. "You are accused of killing one of my knights, in a fit of anger and without provocation," The king said in a deep voice. Barlon smirks. "You Know what King fuck You."

The King was shocked as well as everyone in the Throne Room. Leron was more shocked than anyone else. Aero felt angry. "You don't talk to your King like that!"

Barlon looks at The kid and smirks. "well your Father here is fucking Dick"

Ellyn looks at Barlon with disappointment. "Barlon Longborn You shall be Punished for your actions and disrespect right now"

Barlon Laughs uncontrollably. Everyone in the room got shocked. "I want you to give me the worst punishment you have"

The King got Angry at Barlon's Behaviour. The King was more shocked because no one has ever dared to Talk to him in such a way. "Your punishment is Exile out of the kingdom and your rank stripped from you"

Before the king could talk again Barlon Leaves for His room. He opens the door and began Packing His things. As Barlon began packing his things, Leron entered the room. "Brother?" he said, his voice full of concern and confusion. Barlon didn't look up from his packing, a sense of determination in his movements. "I'm leaving," he said simply. "you brought this to yourself, brother"

Barlon Stands up and picks up his things. He pushes Leron to the Side and Leaves the room. He walked into the corridor and Saw everyone looking at him and whispering. He didn't care and kept walking. He finally was out of the castle. He walked into the unknown. He heads north of the kingdom. As he was walking He thinks about what He did in the castle.

After 2 days He reached a Forest. He enters the forest and Walks for 4 hours. Suddenly He heard something Weird. He hears laughs. He Draws his sword. "whos this?"

The laughs got Louder and Louder. Suddenly a small elf Jumps on Barlon's face. Barlon tries to Remove the elf from His face. He grabs the Elf and throws him to a tree But the elf clings to a tree. "why are humans so Evil? All You humans want is to Kill things"

Barlon swung His sword at the elf But the elf was too quick and dodges it. Barlon got angry and Began Swinging His sword at wherever the elf got. "You humans are strong yet so slow"

"And what do you Know"

"Trust me dear human I know a lot of things"

The elf jumps down from the tree and approaches Barlon. "I know that you are different from other humans. I can see the guilt and shame in your eyes. You are not like the others who seek to harm and kill without thought. You have a conscience, a sense of morality."

Barlon looked at the elf in surprise. He had never been spoken to like this before. He lowered his sword. "How do you know this? How can you see into my mind?"

The elf gave a small smile. "I am an elf, and we are attuned to the natural world. We can sense the emotions and thoughts of those around us. And in you, I sense a great turmoil. You have done something terrible, and it weighs heavily on your conscience."

"Well I Killed a man and I've been exiled from the kingdom"

The elf looked at Barlon with a confused expression. "Killed a man and exiled from the kingdom? That's a serious matter." Barlon replied with a nod. The elf suddenly started to giggle and in a matter of seconds, it turned into a full belly laughter. Barlon looks at the elf in confusion. "Why are you laughing?"

The elf couldn't Stop laughing. "Oh dear You looked so serious and it is so funny"

"Why is it funny You elf thing"

The elf stops laughing. The elf looked at Barlon with a mischievous grin. "You see, my dear human, it's not every day I come across someone who has been exiled from their kingdom for killing a knight. I can't help but find the irony amusing."

Barlon rolled his eyes. "I'm glad I could provide entertainment for you, elf."

The elf suddenly jumped up on Barlon's shoulder. "Come now, don't be like that. I was only joking. Besides, you look like you could use a good laugh."

Barlon tries not to laugh and pushes the elf off His shoulder. Barlon turns to walk away, but the elf jumps back onto his shoulder. "Wait, wait, I've got one more joke for you. Why did the knight cross the road? To get away from Barlon!"

Barlon holds himself from laughing and controls himself. "Oh come on human that was a funny one"

"Perhaps not"

The elf crosses His Shoulders and Sighs. "You humans are Not so fun"

Barlon looks at the elf. "I must admit you are funny But I would Never laugh at your jokes"

The elf grinned triumphantly. The elf Jumps in Joy and did a little dance. "Let's not waste any time human, Lets go"

"What do You mean?"

The elf points in a Direction. "My village is over there let's go"

"why would I go with You?"

The elf rolls His eyes. "you are exiled human. Where else would you go"

"I mean you are right on this one-"

"Let's go human!"

The elf ran. Barlon Follows him. "wait for me"

Elf runs more faster and laughs. He catches up with the elf. "Hey, elf what about your people would they accept me?"

"We accept everybody But no one accepts us"

Barlon nods in understanding.

After An hour they reached the elves village. Barlon was amazed at the architecture. He sees all the Elves and they were not as small as the little elf. They were human-sized the only difference is their skin color and Their Long ears. The Elves looked at Barlon and got Shocked and scared at the same time. They quickly screamed "Human!!!."

They all ran to their houses. "why are they so scared?"

"Well they haven't seen a human before"

Barlon stood there confused and surprised. The little elf came back and saw the reaction of the other elves. "Don't worry, they'll come around."

He then led Barlon to the center of the village where an older elf was standing. The older elf approached Barlon with a neutral expression. "What brings you to our village human? We have never had one of your kind in these parts before."

Barlon spoke up, "I am Barlon, I have been exiled from my kingdom for killing a man. I did not mean to, it was an accident. I've been wandering for days and the little elf here found me and guided me here."

The older elf looked at Barlon with a thoughtful expression. "I see. Our people have had our own share of troubles with humans in the past, but we do not believe in judging all based on the actions of a few. You are welcome here, Barlon, as long as you do not bring harm to our village."

The elves slowly came out of their houses and approached Barlon, still a bit wary but curious. The little elf introduced Barlon to the village, and they welcomed him with open arms. Barlon Looked shocked. He Never Saw such respect in the human Kingdom. He was somewhat happy. He finally found His place in the Elven village. The little elf stepped on Barlon's Foot. Barlon looks at him. "come with me I will show You the place that you are going to live in"

Barlon Follows the little elf to a small house. "How am I going to fit in there?"

The elf began Laughing Uncontrollably. "I got you again"

Barlon sighs. "You never learn do you"

The elf Smirks. And Leaves Barlon next to the house. Barlon sits on the ground and watches the beautiful Elven Village.

End of the chapter.