The Aftermath

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They wept for the fallen.
For their families, friends and colleagues.
For those fallen at the portals edge. The dead scouts that littered the tree tops. The blood soaked soil and burnt houses. Mindcrack had won, but at a cost.

Nebris was healing, the men at the palace gate, checking for any major injury, many with small cuts and bruises. Guude was shaken, but unharmed. Physically, he was prepared, but internally he was cowering with fear. A black figure had saved his life.

"T-t-to whom am I greatf-ful for?" Stuttered Guude, hesitant to walk into the throne room. Chad could not respond, only heave and wretch at what he had done. The fist thing to stand out to Guude was the hair. The glistening blood-red hair. Then he saw the alert look in his eyes as he turned to greet the king. Guude's eyes widened and jaw dropped at the sight of Chad.

His eyes bloodshot, his arms bruised and battered. His mouth bleeding and his clothing torn to shreds with tears from a battle axe and wounds from a sword. Chad was obviously hurt. But said nothing towards medial help. Guude ran out the large doors towards the gate. "Everyone, come quickly, Jeff, grab your medical supplies, and hurry!!" Guude commanded and all the men ran inside to see a beat-up Chad sitting below a battle-worn throne, with the bloody corpse of Zisteau lying atop the throne. "The. King. Is. Dead" Chad said as he spurted blood from his mouth and on to his clothes. Cella and Waffles came meandering into the room and Chad was suddenly overcome with joy. The only loves in his life were safe, and he was glad.

His friends came running towards him, shocked at his appearance. Jeff emerged from his chambers and assessed Chad's injuries.
"Broken nose, cracked jaw bone, bloody mouth, bruised arm, deep would to right arm, swollen left wrist, major wounds to right side of torso..." The list went on. His friends marvelled at how in such a short space of time, so much hurt could en caused.

Guude had tidied himself up, held his crown by his side and appeared before the men to offer them his condolences on any lost kin of theirs, acknowledge their efforts and congratulated Chad on his deadly rescue. "You have all proven yourself worthy of my place. But clearly by the state of this room, and a certain individual, have these events determined the new heir. Congratulations Chad. May Notch bless you with a long and healthy reign"

Chad had achieved his dreams. He now had to put them into action. Guude was to clean up the town for Chad's coronation. Guude would finally be able to be a father to his daughter. Something he hadn't been for a long time.

But first, the celebrations!!

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