The Chronicles of Drakken

Chapter 6: The Loss of Two Warriors

The ride to the shore took King Zallerferd almost half an hour and knew if he could fly, it would've been less. However, he told General Whirlwind and Lt. Rockwall to scout ahead.

Zallerferd hoped that this day wouldn't come and longed to be back in his bed with a nice cup of tea. However, that was not the case, and now he abdicated the crown to Razial Drakken. He wished that there could've been a ceremony but knew that it would have to wait.

Right now, Zallerferd could see the Great Ocean ahead of him as he galloped down to the tree line and waited. General Whirlwind and Lt. Rockwall landed right beside him.

"Report!" Zallerferd said as both General Whirlwind and Lt. Rockwall put their hands over their hearts.

"Sire, Braxus is at the mouth of the cave, and we saw two dead soldiers down there. One had a dagger in his chest, and the other's head was decapitated." General Whirlwind said as Lt. Rockwall nodded.

"We remained hidden as you asked." Lt. Rockwall said as Zallerferd looked towards the cave.

"Good. Now, any thoughts as to show this minotaur our welcome?" Zallerferd said with a smirk.

"Oh, yes," Rockwall said as his eyes glowed green and reached out his hand towards the cave, causing the whole area to shake. The side of the mountain cracked as boulders came crashing down in front of the cave and blocked the entrance.

Braxus dove out of the way, nearly being hit by several large rocks.

"Looks like someone with more power has come to play," Braxus said evilly.

Lt. Rockwall dived into the ground and tunneled towards Braxus as General Whirlwind, along with Zallerferd, followed. Rockwall came bursting out of the ground, wielding two black diamond short-swords, and launched his attacks at Braxus; moving at top speed.

Braxus, who had drawn his greatsword, parried the attacks just as fast while Zallerferd came charging in with a double-ended ice sword. Braxus ducked under this and kicked Rockwall away as he engaged Zallerferd.

Rockwall landed on his back and slid ten feet away as General Whirlwind joined in the fight with his Wind Sword. Rockwall flipped up and plunged back into the fray as Braxus smiled, dark energy swirling around him.

Braxus let out a roar, sending out a shockwave of energy that blasted all three back in separate directions. General Whirlwind collided with the ruble that now blocked the cave as pain exploded throughout his back and wings, crying out. He looked up to see Braxus jumping down upon him as he scrambled to get out of the way. The rocks behind him exploded from the impact of Braxus' Great Sword.

Zallerferd landed up near the tree line while Rockwall landed in the water. Both were able to rise in time to see Braxus' attack on Whirlwind.

"Viento!" They both yelled as Whirlwind's helmet came flying out of the ruble and landed several feet away.

The dust cloud from the collision was so dense that neither of them could see anything. Then Braxus was blasted back as the dust started to swirl around Whirlwind as he limped towards him. Braxus landed in a crouch and looked up to see him coming.

Rockwall and Zallerferd ran to rejoin the fight but found the wind was kicking up too much sand for them to see correctly. Viento raised his sword high above his head as Braxus smiled.

"So, it's a test of might, is it?" Braxus said as he stood, and his sword began to glow the same sickly green again. His eyes glowed red as the energy of the same color swirled around him.

"Viento! Be careful!" Zallerferd shouted as he tried desperately to see. He wanted to Element Work the water but didn't want to risk hitting Viento or Rockwall.