Our Reality ( After The Haunted FF~EDITING)

Chapter 19: Choice of Fates

( Grayson's P.O.V )
Me and Luke sat in silence until a mercenary came in. It wasn't Andrew.
"We need to get him to the throne room." He said walking in and snatching the keys out of Luke's hand. Luke stood up aswell as he opened the caged and dragged me out. Luke grabbed my other arm and we made our way to the throne.

The mercenary grabbed the part of my arm where it was cut, so I was cringing and balling my hand into a fist the whole way. A couple of minutes after navigating our way, we reached the doors that led inside and the other mercenary opened the doors widely. Half of the crossbows in the room pointed directly to my head. I heard a quiet gasp. I looked coldly at them and up at the throne expecting to see the dictator there.

Instead I saw a dressed up Mia in silk clothing that was a light pink. Her hair was in a very loose braid tied by green ribbons, different from her usual ponytail. She had a long skirt that reached up to her ankles, and she was barefoot with white ribbons on them.

Her stomach was exposed and her upper clothing was pink, having silk pink straps attached to it, holding it up. She was in silver chains. Her eyes showed sadness and disgust, towards the other mercenaries, that were probably eyeing her. We both made eye contact and our faces turned a bright crimson red. We both looked away. Honestly, if she wasn't in chains and didn't look sad, she would have looked very elegant and beautiful.

"So, where is he?" Luke asked as we entered the room. He must have noticed before I did.
"He left. I don't know where." Mia said softly, looking down and having her eyes closed. Moments later, the door shot open, with the "humble" king in front and behind him were two mercenaries dragging Drake all the way here. He first noticed me and quietly gasped like Mia did. Probably because of my wounds. He then looked around and saw Mia. His eyes widen and he looked away, but his face didn't turn a different color.

( Drake's P.O.V )
The door slammed loudly, and came in the corrupt tyrant. I looked away.
"Get him down to the throne room. The discussion shall begin." He declared, and the mercenaries quickly got an extra pair of Canceler Chains, opened the door, and put the new set on me, as they took off the other. They grabbed my arms forcefully and dragged me out, the tyrant taking the lead. After a few minutes we opened the doors, and I saw an injured Grayson. I gasped lightly. He wasn't looking so good. I looked around the room and saw Mia in new clothing and in chains. My eyes widen and I looked away. I saw magic staffs.

The Emperor clapped his hands together loudly.
"Now, let's begin!" He exclaimed smiling. He made his way over to the throne and sat down lazily. I looked over at where Luke was. He looked at me as well and showed me a face that said, "be careful."
"So then, you're all probably wondering why I brought you here! Oh, and you can stop holding their arms now." The tyrant said, as the mercenaries dropped both Grayson and I. Behind Mia, stood another mercenary.
"So then,...Drake is it? I want to give you a decision. Yours alone." My ears perked up and I instantly looked over at Luke. He was staring at me, wearing the same face.
"So then I take this as a sign to continue." I shrugged. I decided to be a bit annoying towards him.
"I don't particularly care..." I trailed off. He twitched. I smirked slightly.
"Fine then. This is what I want to offer you. I want you to join the Empire." He stated simply.

( Mia's P.O.V )
"So then,...Drake is it? I want to give you a decision. Yours alone." Drake whipped his head around and faced Grayson's direction.
"So I take this as a sign to continue." Drake shrugged lazily.
"I don't particularly care..." He trailed off. I got that he was trying to get on the Emperor's nerves and I smirked lightly.
"Fine then. This is what I want to offer you. I want you to join the Empire." He said simply, this time it was my turn to instantly look at Drake. Drake was narrowing his eyes. The tyrant continued.
"If you are to join the Empire, think of all the possibilities! You can become stronger in magic and combat! Train along other Mages and live in luxury! You could perhaps even start a family!" The tyrant exclaimed. Drake stayed silent and looked down.
'Is he seriously taking this into consideration?' I thought. He sighed and looked up.
"What's the catch?" Drake asked. The Emperor smirked.
"You are indeed very smart. The catch is, that, we cannot spare both of your friends." My eyes widen.