the second coming of greed / Completed

chapter 21

Chapter 21

They had lost, no matter how hard they had tried they had lost. At least Kenshin had identified the reason and the manner of their cheating. But who would believe them if it wasn't for his sonar skill he wouldn't know. Now the minotaur's would ally with the dark tribe and they would be a lot stronger thanks to it. Kenshin looked at his ally they were destroyed, Kenshin knew how much this victory meant to them. Had he let them down? The war horn rang once more. The chieftain spoke
- clansman, we have a result, it's a tie for the three participants
Fang gasped,
- But we lost every trial, said Tingle
- that's because you assume the challenge, you assumed that what I said what all there was. In the first challenge you honored your race, daughter by giving up to save a stranger, in the trial of strength, your young orc came victorious we saw your strength the victory was yours since the beginning and yet you sacrifice it all to help someone and finally in the third challenge even if it was about accuracy, the devil tribe you show cleverness and you did the infernal proud. There cannot be a winner. The trio looked at each other astonished. Was that all for nothing? No there had to be more. Could there possibly be a fourth challenge?
- we came here for answer not riddle, will you side with us or with them. Said the hobgoblin
The chieftain roars
- you dare to speak to me in that tone, after what you have done? Said the chieftain ,Drekthar come here.
An old minotaur went on stage, he was smaller than the rest of them and had a crooked back.
- this here is the pride of our clan, he is a seer, unfortunate by nature yet touched by the god he sees the thing that no one else see. Including your little friend he said, I should disqualify you. But nobody has ever played so dirty, so the true winner is the representative of the minotaur and the representative of the celestial.
The devil tribe took out their weapon, wanting to attack the trio, but seeing as the minotaur were backing them up, they decided to leave. The cheers were abrupt, the celebration was big, Kenshin felt himself being lift off the ground. They were brought back to the place they had eaten the feast; there they were seated at the table of honor the table of the chieftain. Kenshin saw Tauren light up, she was joyous when surrounded by people she was used to, the chieftain was telling story after story of great battle, he had even admitted that he was happy that Kenshin had won. After a while, he said

- Come back to my tent, it is time we talked about reward. Fang was the first to get up, curious about the reward. They entered the tent, were Drekthar was already present. The chieftain sat on his throne, he signaled a minotaur who brought four treasure chests, one was place in front of each person. The chieftain encouraged the trio and Tauren, to open it. Fang was first she opens for a rough looking helm, it looked like it was worth nothing.
- For you young orc, we offer the helm of Grom, an orc general, whenever you block an attack making a counter attack will be easier. We also have finished your axe you may have it back,
Fang put it on, it was oddly fitting it had a rustic charm. And her axe had completely change there was huge guard at the base of the handle and a large spike at the end
- for you mysterious young Kobold, we offer a legendary armor made of an ancient beast capable of shape-shifting. Whenever you will transform this armor will follow the transformation.
Tingle couldn't wait to put it on it was of a crimson red, he tried a bear transformation the chieftain hadn't lied it was truly a magical armor.
- and for your young hybrid, the leader of the band we offer a gift, that is suited for your task. A gift from the first war, a memento of the first elf, the cape of the night elf you will now be able to copy your surroundings, becomes invisible for the eyes as long as you are not moving. The cape was stunning, it had gold leaf, and the color reminded him of a night sky.
- and finally, for you, my daughter, my only child, this gift is the best I can do for you.
Tauren opened the chest excited, it was soon replaced by confusion
-Father the chest is empty, she said unsure
The chieftain got up and came to place a hand on her shoulder.
- You were always too kind, always asking yourself if you were fitting in, but you're a wonderful minotaur, the pride of this clan I offer you freedom, the freedom to go where you please, to accompany who you want, I know you formed bond of friendship with these three, you may accompany them
Kenshin swore he saw a tear fall from the chieftain face
- we gladly welcome you, Said Tingle
- Alas we aren't done here, Drekthar has much to say
He hugged Tauren one last time.
There was a moment of silence until the old minotaur finally talk
- as you were told I am a seer, but you do not understand what that mean now don't you? The gods give me vision, that's how I knew the devil tribe would cheat, that's how I knew you guys would come, that how I know what we need to do.
- what we need to do? ask Fang
- yes, young orc, as you still have a long road ahead of you, but it will all happen in due time
- and when is that time? ask Tingle
- your group is incomplete, said the seer, even with the addition of Tauren, there will still be a fifth member to the team, a young lizard man
- what is his name? Where is he? ask Fang
-I can't tell you this, it's against the law of nature answer the seer
Kenshin recalled how the wizard had died when he had broken this so-called law and had died for them, that was surely what the seer was referring too, Kenshin thought of a way to move around this law.
- how will we meet? ask Kenshin
- he will be on your road when he is ready, said the seer sadly
- when he is ready? Asked Fang
- Yes, he is not ready yet, a tragedy will befall him and it will change him so that he becomes the warrior you need
The hybrid couldn't even begin to imagine the weight the seer had to carry. It was an incredible burden to carry alone.
- when will we meet him, ask Tingles
- A year from now, answer the cheer, as he will seek revenge
That was a huge hint, thought Kenshin he would need to keep that in mind.
- what will we do meanwhile, asked Fang,
-I saw a reality where all of you died, and although I can't tell you how you will die I can make sure that you are trained to be prepared,
- we will train here? Ask Tingles
- Yes, a year, you are now members of the minotaur clan, young orc you were killed surrounded, we will train your reflex and your skill, your trainer has been chosen now go.
- horn? Ask Fang
Kenshin nodded before whispering I'm always there, she smiled softly and left
- as for you wildling, you died because or your impulsiveness you will be trained in our field, with the farmer, as the farm need constant work and
Once again Tingle gave a hug to Kenshin before leaving, weren't they all training together?
- Tauren, you will train with a different trainer every week, you die because of your race, you became a target,
Tauren smiled confidently at Kenshin, just like the rest of the clan she was fearless
-aren't we all training together? Asked Kenshin
- No said the sheer, the devil tribe will be warned of the fact that we sided with you they will attack this village, it is too risky to have all of you together
Kenshin felt awful, people would fight, they will die because of him, he had put the whole clan, not the whole race at risk, he couldn't let them down.
- fine what is my training? asked Kenshin
- you died because you were unable to act without thinking. we will train your reflex.
He knew he had to work on that, but to die from it was worrisome, last time he had trained apart from the other they had surpassed him, this time will be different he will give his all, before he left, he had a realization, tears were rolling down his eyes, when he ask
- the reality were we all die, is this one isn't it.
- I can't answer,I apologies, said the seer
- Answer me! How does this war end? I need to know, begged Kenshin
There was a huge moment of silence before the seer finally spoke.
- we lose the war, and the world is reign by the devil tribe
They lost the war? wondered Kenshin