Friends

Chapter XIX

1 Day before the Attack. Leron was sitting with the other knights. "I don't believe it tomorrow is the Day," said Henny. "It's the Day we finally show strength and protect our people and our kingdom from those fucking orcs," said Dane. The other knights murmured in agreement, their expressions a mix of determination and fear. Leron stood up, "We will not let our people down. We will not let our kingdom fall. We will fight with all we have, and we will emerge victorious."

The knights stood up, raising their swords in unison, "For our kingdom! For our people!" they shouted. Keerla was in her room Watching them. Suddenly someone opens the door. "Keerla?" said a voice. She turns to see Meyra. She smiles widely at Meyra and rushed to hug her. "I missed you"

"I missed you too"

"where were you?"

"I was helping the Villagers to rebuild our Village"

Meyra and Keerla sat down on the bed, holding hands. "I heard about the attack tomorrow," Meyra said, concern etched on her face. Keerla nods, understanding the weight of Meyra's words. "We will defeat the orcs, but it won't be easy. We'll need to work together, every person playing their part. That's why I'm glad you were helping the villagers, Meyra. Every person needs to be ready to defend our kingdom and our people."

Meyra nods, determination in her eyes. "I'll do whatever it takes. I may not be a knight, but I'll fight alongside you all in any way I can."

Keerla smiled, relieved that she had found a friend in Meyra. "Thank you Meyra. You are truly a great person."

Later that night, Leron was walking through the castle corridors, the sounds of people talking, laughing, and singing echoing around him. He walks into the dining hall, and sees the rest of the knights eating. He sits down next to Dane. "So how did your training go?" asked Leron. Dane smiles, "It went well. We now know each other's weaknesses and strengths. The only problem is that we're still weak compared to the orcs."

Leron laughed "Well you may be right, but we'll have to make do with what we have. Tomorrow will be the last day of our training. As soon as we finish, we will be going out to battle. We should all get some sleep now though."

Dane nodded, "Okay, goodnight Leron."

Leron walked back to his room, thinking about the upcoming battle. The thought made him shiver with fear. He knew he would have to keep calm and focus on the task ahead. It wouldn't do much good if he panicked when the time came. With that, he lay down on his bed and fell asleep quickly.

1 Day before the Attack, Barlon, and the elves were on a ship. Barlon was sitting next to Hermit. "Are you nervous Human?"

"No, I'm not"

"Well you seem like it"

"I'm not scared of those orcs"

"You are"

"what do you know elf"

"Trust me human I know more than you could ever imagine"

"Fuck you"

"why are You being so rude, human?"

Barlon sighs. "you started shit head"

Hermit laughs, "I apologize, Barlon. I was only teasing. I understand that you are under a lot of stress right now. We all are. But we must remember that we are stronger together than we are alone. We will defeat the orcs and protect our people and our kingdom."

Barlon nods, "You're right. I'm sorry for my behavior. Let's focus on the task ahead and work together."

"Exactly human"

an elf approaches them. "we are almost there human if you do anything or try to escape I'm going to kill you myself"

"What makes you think I'm going to escape"

"It's just that I do not trust you"

"Alright Elf I won't Escape you caught me"

"not funny human"

"Sure mate Just fuck off"

The elf scoffs and Leaves them.

After 4 hours they reached the land. "We are here!" one elf yelled. The elves disembarked from the ship and began to set up camp. Barlon and Hermit helped with the preparations, working alongside the other Elves. As the sun began to set, Barlon and Hermit sat together, watching as the last of the camp was set up. Fulmar Joins them. "So what brought you here human?" Fulmar asked. "I don't know to be honest with you I just found myself amongst Elves"

"I understand But what's your Goal?"

"My main goal is to kill all orcs and bring peace to the realm"

"And do you think you will bring peace by killing All the orcs"

"Yes aren't they the reason we are even at this point"

Fulmar sighs before talking. "about 150 years ago King Alwin of the Elves launched an attack on the orcs Destroying most of their territories. After that King Randal Launched 2 Attacks on Elves Making the Elves The Lose 5 Villages and Destroying the Kings Castle and Executing Alwin. The orcs took the chance and attacked the human, Unfortunately, the orcs failed and Got easily destroyed by the Humans. Since then the Humans had all the power over all the kingdoms But Fortunately, King Randal got assassinated after 3 months of the attacks"

"I see," Barlon said, understanding the complexity of the situation. "I guess I just want to do my part in protecting my people and our kingdom. I didn't realize the history behind the conflict"

"No one really cares these days Everyone wants to protect their homes and people. they would do anything to achieve that"

Barlon nods. "I'm Fulmar"

"I'm Barlon"

"Nice to meet you"

"And you"

"I hope you stay with us"

"I will"

They sit there for a while, enjoying the silence. "We Better go to sleep tomorrow will be a Tough Day," Said Fulmar.

Fulmar stood up and went to his tent. "Finally You are making some friends," said Hermit. Barlon looks at Him. "I've Never Had friends I mean back in my Village"

"I wonder why," said Hermit holding his laugh. "Perhaps your right about my Anger issues"

Hermit Pats Barlon's Back. "You will Get through it"

Barlon Nods. Suddenly Hermit disappears. "not this again."

Barlon stood up and goes to His tent. He enters His tent and sees a young elf Woman Sleeping. "who the fuck is this" He thought. The Woman turns to the other side and opens her eyes to see Barlon. She quickly Grabs her sword and aims it at Barlon. "who are you?"

"Get away from me!"

"I asked You a question who are you?"

"You are a human!"

Barlon sighs. "Lower your sword and I will explain"

The Woman Lowers her sword with Fear and Hesitation. "Yes I'm a human But Im suffering the same things that You are suffering right now and I'm not up to anything Evil"

"How should I Trust you"

"I don't need your trust me just let me sleep"

"Are you the one whos going to lead the attack in the morning?"

"Yes, I am why were you surprised That I am a Human?"

"I don't know It's just my first time seeing a Human-"

Barlon Ignores her and walks to His bed. He Lies on his Bed. "would you mind keeping your voice down"

She Lies On the bed next to him. "How is it living in the human Kingdom?"

Barlon instantly Remembers his brother Leron. "It was fucking horrible"

"Oh Im sorry"

"I just hate living among humans. They are full of shit and Lies"

"Regardless of how bad the place that You came from its still your home"

"Well I don't care"

"why did you leave?"

"It's a long story"

"Come on tell me"

Barlon Sighs. "I got Banished"

"Why"

"I Killed somebody"

"was that bad?"

Barlon Looks up. "We should Get some sleep"

She nods. They both Lie on Their beds. "Goodnight"

"goodnight"

They both sleep.

The Night Before the Battle, Leron was standing outside the castle. He was looking at the sky, seeing the bright stars. A breeze brushed past him. He felt a strange presence. He turns, seeing a figure approaching him. He recognized the figure. "Henny?"

"Yeah"

"What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to check on you," said Henny. "I've been worried about you since yesterday"

"I know"

"you don't seem yourself"

"That happens sometimes"

"Really? You seem distracted"

"I am"

"Do you have something on your mind?"

"Most likely yes," said Leron. "but I can't talk about it"

"You should know that you can always talk to Me about everything," said Henny. Leron sighs before He responds. "I'm scared"

"why?"

"Tomorrow is my first real battle and we might not win it"

"What do you mean we will not win it I'm sure we will destroy those fucking Orcs"

"I hope you're right," said Leron. "But I can't help but feel like things are not going to go according to plan"

"I know," says Henny. "but we will win no matter what you say"

"I'll see you tomorrow"

"Yeah"

Henny Leaves. Leron sighed, He didn't know if he was going to be able to face the fight tomorrow. He went inside the castle and sat down in front of the fireplace, staring at the flames.

End of the Chapter.