Legends of Ardonia 3: Color Balance

Chapter 4: The Proposition

Snow hurled through the air as the snowy winds of Northwind blew by. A house slowly came into view, lit up by lanterns and a few sea lanterns. The view went through one of the windows of the house, where a small girl with brown hair and blue eyes sat in a study room, surrounded by bookshelves, comfy chairs, and underneath a chandelier of glowstone. She appeared to be about seven years old. She spoke to a person sitting in the chair in front of her. They seemed to be missing their right leg.

Charlotte: "Pleeeeease?"

As the figure responded, they are revealed to be Haden with a full beard and in warm leather clothing.

Haden: "But you've heard this story a thousand times. You've practically memorized it by now."

Charlotte: "But it's always better when you tell it, Dad."

Haden looked down at his daughter for a moment, an expectant look on her face. He sighed with a smile and gave in.

Haden: "Alright, I'll tell you."

Charlotte: Excited "Yay!"

She scooched a bit closer and looked up at her father. He cleared his throat and started.

Haden: "There was a time when Drougs ruled the land and their ships soared the skies. Their leader was a menacing threat to be feared and not even the Ardoni could defeat them with their Songs of power. But that all changed in one day. The final Battle of Biggerton was by far the bloodiest and most costly battle ever waged in the Droug War. And the largest too. After Darkmount's destruction, it all seemed lost for us. The Droug leader summoned his powerful army from his warship, flooding their half of the battlefield. But the Ardonians had one more trick up their sleeve. In a twist move, Malin Sendaris managed to generate portals for every army in Ardonia and beyond. The six kingdom's armies showed up to the fight, including Crown Peak's military. Your mother was the captain of the Northwind army, and she was the bravest soldier in the field. The five Ardoni clans followed their Masters into battle. The expanse of the Nether Army arrived too. Why, they had deadly Withers, crying Ghasts, burning Blazes, tough Wither Skeletons, and strong Netherans. The largest army in all of Ardonia came to fight with us."

Charlotte: "And the Enderknights?"

Haden chuckled.

Haden: "Yes, the Enderknights too. They flew in from the skies on the backs of their loyal and threatening Enderdragons, wearing illuminated armor of obsidian, with the Enderking in the lead. I was there with Sharptooth, fighting against the Drougs."

Haden looked to the side and saw Ava standing in the doorway with a smile. Her blonde hair seemed to have grown longer and she was wearing a warm blue dress with a black apron as opposed to her Northwind military uniform. She turned around and went down the stairs to the living room. Haden's voice became muffled as she moved away. She adjusted a pile of logs in the fireplace before lighting it with a flint and steel, the spark igniting into a beautiful, warm flame. She got up and dusted the ash and soot from her hands. Hanging above the fireplace was her iron axe and Haden's iron sword resting in a cross-like manner. The scene transitioned back to Haden, who was making dramatic gestures with his hands as he painted a picture of the final battle to Charlotte, who was listening with fascination. She leaned in close as he got to her favorite part.

Haden: "Emmilia Prime lay on the ground, tired and injured. Galvatron leapt up, with his battle blade aimed directly at her, seconds away from defeating her and achieving victory for the Drougs."