Chapter 9: The Storm

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Artist: mikuneki

Continues Off Of Chapter 8...

As the ship begins to enter the moon's orbit, it randomly powers down engines and begins to orbit the moon. I look at the systems, confused. It's supposed to automatically land, I think to myself quietly. A button to the side begins blinking softly. I press it and a hologram of Princess Koriand'r appears. I begin to speak, but I notice her eyes aren't looking directly at me, suggesting this is pre-recorded. I watch cautiously, confused.

"My Xari, as you've known, I have always felt in my sisters shadow. The attention she gained- The amount of times she stole you from me- It has become too much to bear." She begins, for once her emotions not hidden. The tears made her makeup run a small bit. "But now, I can finally secure my rightful throne and concrete you belonging to me." She says, anger seeping into her voice. I feel myself scoot closer to her, worried by what she means. "I made a deal with the Citadel. I get them to end this war, I get Tamaran." She states. As I feel the horror build up in my mind, a flash of light outside startles me. I turn and see hundreds of thousands of Citadel warships appear, all instantly bombarding the defenders.

"I know you won't forgive me now, but you will soon. An amnestic to help you forgive me will fill the cockpit and autopilot will send you back to Tamaran. See you soon, my Knight." The hologram vanishes. Just as it does, the vents begin whirring and a dark blue mist begins seeping in. I feel my instincts kick in as I begin to mess with the controls, pressing on various keys and entering various codes. I feel my vision get a bit heavy as I finally break the autopilots authorization. I quickly look for any habitable planet and click the first one I can. Earth- Odd name.

As I feel myself get heavier, I collapse in the chair. I think of all the memories with Komand'r and Koriand'r. The kisses. The spicier moments. The constant teasing. The fighting...

I decide that maybe the amnestics are for the best. I want to remember Komand'r for what they were, not what they are now. It's not like Komand'r will ever waste time to hunt me, I think to myself. The worry for Princess Koriand'r grows in my heart and I constantly feel myself wishing to outwardly apologize for my clouded judgement. For my failure to stop this. But instead, I am met with my body slowly going dull and my vision blurs.

One final thought hits my head. 

Did I fail as a Knight?

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