Fair Despite Love And War

Chapter 2- Revelation

"I-I'll do it." Gavin whimpered as he slowly looked up at his father. A huge smile slowly began to grow on his father's face.

"Wonderful." He stated before pushing the dagger towards him. "This dagger is a valuable one. It has barbs sticking from the outside so that if it were stuck in something, it'd be difficult to pull it out. Not only that..." He paused before picking it up and pressing a button on the handle. Electric shock waves slowly moved up the blade, making static noises. "It's also a taser to complement the lightning bolt look of the blade." He placed the dagger into a sleeve and into a bag and slid it towards Gavin.

"So... How will I be able to kill the Prince of Ursa? I can't just go to their castle and act all 'buddy-buddy' with them." Gavin commented.

"That you'll have to figure out on your own. I want you to be self reliant when you become king because I won't be here every single day with you. So you'll have to find out on your own. But I have some connections to help you out this time." He slyly responded. "I will give you time to carry out your mission. But I want him dead before you turn 18."

His father slowly began to walk out of the room and back through the dark hallway. Gavin stood up and began to follow him out also.

~Later that evening ~

Gavin was laying in his king sized bed. Staring up at the stone ceiling, lost in thought. 'Kill the prince of the Ursa Kingdom' the voice of his father repeated, going over and over again in his head. He didn't want to kill. There would be so many consequences if he did.

But if he didn't, his father wouldn't be proud and he'd live on in shame for being a coward.

I'd be a hero to our country. I'll be able to make my parents proud.

He rubbed his face before turning to his side and sighing.

"God, what am I going to do?"

It's either my pride or my morals.
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The next day, he had set out into town to pick up a few things for his mother. She needed some new ribbons and silk for a dress she was making.

He stepped off his horse once he arrived to the town. Gently pulling it along, he strolled through town. People on the sides gently bowed before him. He weakly smiled at the people and slightly waving to them.

He looked side to side, searching for the shop he knew his mother told him. That's when something intrigued him.

"Did you see the flyer that's going around?" A maiden asked.

"The one with the Prince of Ursa?" Another replied. Gavin then paused. He took out a brush he always carried for his horse and began to groom her. Just to stall and hear what they were talking about.

"Yes that one! He's searching for someone strong enough to spar against him. The reward for beating him is the ability to work side him and get specialized training!" The maiden beamed.

"My husband said he wants to try and fight against him. He's going to get his ass kicked." The other maiden responded.

"Ha ha ha. Do you really have no faith in him?" She asked.

"Nope! The Ursa Prince is super strong. I kinda want to fight against him."

"You're going to get the shit beaten out of you."

"I know. But at least it's a win-win for me!" Both women continued to laugh before continuing to talk. Gavin placed the comb back in his bag before continuing to walk.

I have to find a flyer.