Minecraft Diaries (Aaron x Lorena) Book 1 |The Rise of Phoenix Drop|

Ch. 99 ~Attack on Phoenix Drop~

' - ' ~ Inner thoughts
" - " ~ Dialogue
Letters in Itallic are letters or books.
* - * ~ Sound effects
( - ) ~ Whispering
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Lorena's POV:

I'm sitting at the table in Kiki's sleep area with Azura, Bodolf, Luke and Hayden. As soon as they arrived we made our way here to have a meeting.

"I just want to say that I cannot express enough how thankful I am to have you all here. Absolute relieve washed over me when I saw all of you arriving. Phoenix Drop will never forget your incredible aid in this time of need."

Luke: "I'm pretty sure none of us would be here had you not shown us great acts of kindness prior. It's my honor to fight beside Phoenix Drop."

Bodolf: "The Elder human speaks the truth."

Azura: "For someone to risk all they had for a village they never knew... we're all in your debt."

Hayden: "Indeed. Especially Meteli. Not just that, but I am in your debt as a father as well for taking care of Cadenza."

Luke: "Taking on Scaleswind is going to be quite the challenge... let me ask you all, how many of you are expecting us to come out of this alive?"

Azura: "........"

Hayden: "... Heh, what a question to ask."

Bodolf: "I need not say it, but the feeling of fear just increased tenfold between us."

Luke: "HAHAHA! That's because you kids are just kids! I've been Lord of Pikoro Village long enough to have been through war before. I'm ready to take down Scaleswind or die trying!"

Hayden: "Heh, you old coot - you don't got much time left to lose at your age, huh?"

Luke: "HA! I like your bluntness. You are right, I'd be the first to go down before I let you young ones take the fall. I don't like to see children fall before their elders..."

Azura: "While I understand this is a very sentimental moment we are trying to cover up with humor, I believe our people and Guards are waiting for us to address them. If we are ready."

"I'm ready to do this."

Hayden: "Then let's go. We're all on your side Lord of Phoenix Drop."

We then all make our way down the ladder as we stand in front of our people and Guards who are ready to fight. Each Lord is standing behind me while I deliver this message.

"I am Lord Lorena of Phoenix Drop. With me are the Noble Leaders of the villages present here today. Hayden of Meteli. Azura, Guard and substitute Lord for Bright Port. Bodolf of the Wolf Tribe. And Luke, Lord of Pikoro Village. For years we've stood our own ground. But with the formation of the Phoenix Alliance we stand together as one. This will be the first battle we fight as brothers and sisters. And for that... I-I want to thank you. I want to thank you all! For being here no matter what. Know Phoenix Drop will never forget your bravery this day. The Lords and I have devised a plan of defense. But we also have a plan of attack. We are going to defend the Walls as much as possible. However, if there is a chance that our defense won't last long to Scaleswind in which case we will switch to offense of tactics. Azura and the head Guards of villages will be going through a battle strategy with you tonight. Please, when you can, find the means to sleep. Scaleswind along with the aid of O'Khasis will be more than a challenge to fight. But together we can end this reign of fear! From their armies!"

I then turn to Azura and nod my head as I step down and she takes the stance. I walk to the back of the crowd where I take a few deep breaths.

'Remember... you're not alone in this!'