Knights Of Odyssia

Chapter one: Burn It Down

Nyx and Thaleia were called  to the throne room by Isidoros, who had a very special task for the both to complete. "Nyx, do you know why Isidoros called us?" Thaleia asked as they made their way to the throne room. "I am not sure myself," answered Nyx as he pushed open the doors of the throne room, he suspected that  this would probably going to be their first task as a Kight of Odyssia.
Once they had entered the throne room, Isidoros was seated on his throne with a face of stone and a unknown flame dancing in his eyes  which was unusual for the kind and pacifistic king. "Both of you are heading North towards Odyma, tomorrow," Isidoros said without wasting any time, his voice hoarse. "Isn't that the place where the young prince had gone to suppress  the revolt?" Nyx questioned Isidoros. Isidoros nodded and replied "you two are going rescue him,  if he is still alive. If not bring his body back."
Thaleia was shocked while Nyx's expression was hidden by the helmet he wore most of the time. "It can't be, wasn't the prince trained by Aristius? He couldn't have been defeat by some farmers of Odyma," Asked Thaleia, her voice made her shock even more apparent. "As I said he is not comformed to be dead and do as you are told, without any questions or hesitation," Isidoros said annoyed as he signaled that they were dismissed with the flick of his atwo fingers.

At around midnight Nyx and Thaleia had called the rest of the Knights, except Tresh as he was busy with something else, to their usual meeting place, Heartwood Tarvern. "Thaleia and I are heading to Odyma, tomorrow. The king told us that we needed to retrieve the young prince's body," Nyx announced then he took a sip of his cider. "Unless he is still alive. Then we just have to rescue him," Thaleia corrected him in her usual bubbly voice, as she polished her bow. "Do you two want us to go with you to  Odyma?" Odius offered, he too had been sipping his drink. "Isidoros probably wants only the two of us to go, or why else would he just tell me and her instead of all of us, right?" Nyx said then he gulped down the rest of the cider. Odius nodded "Yeah, this is probably going to be yours and Thaleia's task." "What is your plan if they aren't willing to hand the body over" Anais asked looking up from the book she was reading. " Don't assume that the prince is dead. There is a chance he is being held captive," Thaleia said as she gave Anais a look as if she was annoyed with her. "I didn't ask you, little child," Anais said in a mocking voice. " I might be the the youngest but I am not a child!" Thaleia quickly puts in, feeling offended. "You are immature and oh so naive, why did Isidoros even though you deserved to be with us?" Anais said coldly as she put her book away. The words caused Thaleia to tear up a little but she managed to hold them back, "I am the best archer here!". "I am probably b...." before Anais could finish her sentence, Odius had interrupted. "Can both of you stop fighting. We are a team, don't forget that," Odius said, he was disappointed at them for fighting like children. "Can we get back to business?," Nyx said after he had sighed, he too was annoyed at Thaleia's and Anais's fighting. Aloeus and Gryllus were just enjoying their drinks. "Hey, that waitress looks kinda cute..." Gryllus whispered into Aloeus's ear after he nudged him with his elbow. Nyx heard that and growled at them, "That's my sister! Don't you even think about laying your hands on her!" "You have a sister? Aloeus asked surprised. Nyx nodded as he signaled a waiter for another drink. "What's her name?" Aloeus said hoping that Nyx won't get too angry. Nyx immediately glares at Aloeus for a minute or two, then he said, "You even look at her with bad intentions, I  will break every single bone in your pathetic body". "Calm down, I am just joking," Aloeus replied while he leaned back in his chair. Anais rolls her eyes at the guys bickering and gets up to leave. As she stood she on purposely spilt her drink on Thaleia. "Oh my, I am so sorry," Anais apologized which was obviously half hearted. "Anais! Why in the name of hell did you do that!?" Odius said, now he stood up with a hint of anger in his voice. "It was a accident," Anais said, as she turned and left. Nyx sighed and stood up, "I am going to rest. Thaleia, you should get some rest as well. We have a long trip tomorrow". Thaleia left, while Nyx went to his room which was located on the second floor of the Tarvern. Aloeus and Gryllus also slowly leave, Odius was left alone now. "Come on, I have to make this work," he said to himself as he sat and rested his head on the table.