"I'd rather love you, then serve you" (Katemau)

chapter 5 "beginning of an untold future"

Author note at the end!!
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Aphmau POV

War is upon phoenix drop.
The wind goes quiet as the stars slowly bloom in the sky. No matter what I do now, war will fall upon Phoenix drop.

Laurance stands beside me waiting for my orders as I look down onto the wall, meeting the eyes of the Lord of Scaleswind; nothing but a fiery rage in his face. Standing beside him is Zane, and with a smirk he slowly backs away; knowing his job is done.

“I want my daughter. NOW” he screamed.

“We can’t find her! Please, we can keep this peaceful.” I yelled back, still trying to compromise.

“ I want my daughter. And if you won't find her.. then I will!” He lifts his arms, about to signal his army.

My heart shunk, feeling nothing but fear and nerves in my body. I began regretting sending Katelyn off to the side of the walls, In this very situation.. I could use her advice.

His arm fell and his army ran towards the gate, banging and trying to get through. I quickly climbed down, but the moment that I reached the ground, I found one of my own men switching the level; opening the gate.

“NO!” I yelled, a scream I never thought I could make.

The enemy quickly ran in, then signaled my own army to retaliate and at that moment , I knew war had begun. I began to fight back, trying my best to only injure the soldiers rather than kill them.  I never want any blood on my hands, but as I attacked, I would occasionally find Laurence and Dante fighting but not Garroth. As of right now, I want to know where Garroth was more than ever. And after a few minutes of the constant fighting, I find Katelyn slowly making her way towards me, blood on her armor.

“Katelyn! Are you hurt?” I asked, making my way towards her.

“Oh yeah I'm fine! But what about you? I know you're inexperienced in fighting.” She responded, seeming also worried. 

My mind went blank for a second. I didn't know if I should take that as an insult or a joke or what to take it. I then shook my head and looked at her eyes, looking for any reassurance.

“I'm fine.. but have you seen Garroth??” I asked her.

She disappointedly shook her head. “No. Where is Laurence and Dante?” she asked me in return.

“They're out there fighting.. I don't know what to do.. what can I do?” I look down, the feeling of hopelessness slowly consuming me.

“Hey, it's okay. You can do this.” Katelyn reassured me, a slight smile as I looked up.

“Irene help me..” I look at Katelyn, feeling slightly comforted but then I look behind her. 

To my surprise I  see the Lord of scaleswind, slowly approaching me.  I slowly back up, catching Katelyn's attention.

“What's wrong?” She asked me, while she turned around.

I heard a slight gasp, and she lifted her sword. I watched her take a stance as she stared at the Lord.

“A guard falling for her Lord. What an honor for you.” He said, walking towards them.

“ Please.. we don't need to do this.” I said, tears slowly forming. All I always wanted was peace, yet no matter what I do, I can't achieve it.

“Not until I find my daughter!-” his sentence was caught short as a woman with red hair slapped his face. His cheek slowly turned red, but when he looked at the women; his eyes got full of tears while he smiled.