I give Talib and Kayleb a sad smile.
Maybe this is how it was always supposed to end. This started with death and ended with death. It is the only possible outcome when Tamarack is involved.
My swords fall to the ground.
"Kill me and let them go." I say defeated.
I untie the knives and daggers from my waist and they join the blades already on the floor. Unbuckling my armour with one hand I let it drop with a clatter.
Tamarack grins evilly and pulls a dagger while taking the last four steps towards me.
I gasp as the cold blade enters my stomach. Pain blossoms and spreads from the wound. Spots dance before my vision as my legs cease to support my body and I collapse to the floor.
My blood soaks the soil. Ironic that I die in the same place my parents died and dying to protect people I love.
Faint scuffling reaches my ears. I hear a roar of rage and then silence. Everything seems to take on a slow quality like when you are underwater.
I turn my head and see two blades exiting Tamarack's body. Talib and Kayleb's faces twisted in anger and pain.
I feel myself slipping away but I must hold on a little bit longer.
A warm hand takes mine.
"Please stay with me. You're going to make it okay!" Talib cries desperately, tears streaming down his face.
The walls around my heart completely collapse and are swept away from the wind never to return.
I see my parents. They are waiting a few steps away. My mother holds out her hand in readiness for me to take it.
Not yet. I need to hold on a little longer.
"I love you Talib with all my heart. Don't ever doubt that." I say unable to speak above a weak whisper.
"No," he cries harder, shaking his head, "Don't go. Stay with me."
My parents take a step towards me. They are only a couple steps away.
I turn to face Kayleb.
"I love you brother. Thank you" I give him a weak smile.
Pain fills Kayleb's eyes along with unshed tears.
"Please." he begs.
I feel at peace. At least he has Cassidy.
"I need you," Kayleb's tears spill over.
"No you don't. Don't let Cassidy go okay," I tell him.
Gently I turn to Talib and lift my free hand to take his chin. I kiss him with the last of my strength while trying to convey all my love for him.
"Are you ready?" Mama asks.
I release Talib.
"Remember I love you both with everything within me." I whisper weakly.
"Yes Mama I'm ready" I say.
I reach out and take her hand.
YOU ARE READING
Discovering Freedom
Fantasy12 year Tamarack has conquered and ruled the country with an iron fist. For 12 years Kyra has hidden. Now she's had enough of his terrible reign. She leaves the stone hallways within the mountains and embarks on her fight for freedom for her country...
