Cold Strike 2

Chapter 11 - 43: Fuse

Location: Jasper City (The Embrian Kingdom)

The situation in Jasper City is growing worse than before and the military meant to deal with the uprising still haven't shown up. Because of this, The Police Knights have decided stop trying to contact those people and contact the main army.

When Scorch heard about this, He couldn't understand why they didn't call them in the first place. Storm explain to him that the reason why they didn't contact the main army is because the main army is only used to invade other Kingdoms or defend their kingdom from an invasion. The army from the island are only in charged of dealing with civil unrest or any potential peasant uprising.

Commander Storm: "But since they can't get a hold of them, They have no choice but to contact the main army."

Amber: "I hope they don't hurt these people..."

Commander Storm: "Knowing the main army...They show little to no sympathy toward peasants. No matter the age."

Amber started to worry when hearing that the main army will hurt or kill the peasants to complete their objective. She hopes that her and the team can get them to leave the area before the main army arrives.

That's when the group notice a gigantic, thundering shockwave from the horizon. It looked like it was coming from the location away from Jasper City. Amber knew where it came from and who caused it.

Amber: "Bolt...getting himself into stupid situations instead of getting the Fuse, Like always..."

Alden: "Or maybe he's fighting Winter's Associate."

Amber: "How would you know?"

Alden: "You remember when I said that Winter must've sent someone to go and steal the fuse?"

Amber: "Yeah? And I remember Bolt leaving to try and get it, Even though our mission is to try and convince the people to return home."

She stares at the thundering shockwave, slowly fading away from the horizon.

Amber: "Looking at it now, It doesn't seem like he's doing a good job at that."

Alden: "That's because he's fighting her associate, like I said. My guess is that he got the Fuse, But he's unable to bring it to us."

Scorch: "Then that means I have to go and help him."

Sapphira: "But Audra said--"

Scorch: "I'm gonna go help him. End of Story. Besides, he won't know so long as I'm quick about it. And I'm positive that Jasper's little sister wouldn't mind if I go, right?"

Amber: "Ugh, Whatever. Do what you want. Just bring him and the Fuse back in one piece."

Scorch: "Cool! Mass, you coming to help?"

He called out to the big, muscular bulldog by his name. Mass shook his head and told him, "No, I'm gonna stay here with the team. Unlike you and Bolt, I prefer to follow orders."

Amber: "Why thank you. At least someone knows to listen..."

Scorch: "Well, Suit yourself. More fun for me!"

Location: Bronte Hill (The Embrian Kingdom)

Meanwhile at the noble neighborhood, Derek kept a close eye on the guy in a Blue Shirt. To that guy's point of view, Derek didn't seem all that threatening. And it made him want to question the white arctic wolf.

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "Why are you doing this?"

When he asked that, Derek got a little confused.

Derek the Advisor: "What'd you mean?"

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "I mean why are you helping this guy take the fuse, You don't look like the type to steal something that don't belong to you."

Derek the Advisor: "Not unless it has to do with preventing an invasion from her kingdom."

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "Well maybe if she hadn't been so reckless and actually behave like a real princess, Furia wouldn't have to make such plans for an invasion."

Derek the Advisor: "But Furia is partly to blame for this. The attack on Snowy Paradise and Snow Valley left her no choice but to retaliate."

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "Furia was justified for what they did. Scorch wouldn't have to attack Snowy Paradise if she didn't cause the flaming palace incident. And he wouldn't have to attack Snow Valley if she didn't break the Age of Peace Treaty and cause the Furian Insurrection."

Derek the Advisor: "She had to do these things to protect us! Because she cares about us! All of us! She doesn't want anyone to suffer!"

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "You are trying to defend a girl whose responsible for her actions. She's not protecting anyone, She's putting them in danger whether she realizes it or not. Look around you! It's Chaos! The Peasants have turned against us...She caused all of this. How many things she will destroy for you to realize that she's unfit to be Ruler--"

Derek the Advisor: "SHUT UP! Yes she's extremely reckless and she does things an actual princess wouldn't do. But who cares?! She's a sweet, kind, and caring girl! She's done so much for Cryteria that it makes past rulers look like they did nothing! I don't care what you say about her, She's an amazing person and I'll do anything to make her smile!"

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "...You're delusional, I can see that right now."

Derek the Advisor: "Say what you want, I'll still--"

He paused and notices something in his pocket.

Guy in a Blue Shirt: "Still what? Make her smile? You really think she cares about you?"

Derek doesn't seem to be paying any attention to what the guy in a blue shirt is saying. Even as he was criticizing him about willing to do anything to see Winter smile.

The monologuing continued and Derek was gazing into his pocket. Derek interrupted the guy when he asked what he had in his pocket.