My Last Hope (Truth Series 4)

43: War Plans

A/N: Welcome to today's second chapter. Now I shall actually do my homework that I'm totally not procrastinating doing.

Antvenom's POV

A knock on the door to the bedroom I'm borrowing interrupts my thoughts. Thus interrupting the conversation I'm having with my boyfriend via mind link. 'I have to go, Jordan. I love you.'

'I love you too, Taylor.' He replies sweetly.

I sigh and answer the door. Ryan stands on the other side. "Notch has called a meeting in the throne room." I nod. Ryan walks away. I shut the door behind me and follow him. "Have you spoken to Jordan lately?" I nod again. "Everything okay?"

"No."

~***~

I stand in Notch's throne room with several dozen other people. With me is Sky, the Sky Army generals and associates, the Yogscast (a group that Seto seems to be familiar with), the Creatures (the group that Seamus and Sly belong to), as well as Sierra. Star, Ridgedog, Soro, Notch, Gunnar, Clash, Double, Ryan, and Chim.

"Alright," Notch calls the meeting to order. "Now that everyone's back, minus Jordan, we need to plan the next few steps we will take in this war. Antvenom have you heard any news from Jordan?"

"Yes. He has successfully infiltrated Brine's forces. Brine plans on first striking Craft City. Then Spawn City a few days later." I tell the large group.

"Why plan two attacks so close together? Won't the first battle weaken his army?" Chim asks.

"No." Seto replies. "Brine's army is vast. It's not only made up of rogues and other people that have aligned themselves with him but also nearly every mob in the world. The only army that will still be weak during the second attack is ours as we are much smaller."

"Why attack Craft City and Spawn City first? Surely there are other places that would be easier for him to take down." Sky questions.

"Right now Sky Army and the Yognau(gh)ts are the only things getting in his way. Taking out Craft City and the Sky Army is easier for him to do in the long run. However, he also realizes that if Craft City gets taken out those in Spawn City will be the next to rise against him. Furthermore, the Yognau(gh)ts first are so spread out across the Territories and Highlands that taking them out first would be too tedious. He's trying to make it easier by getting them all in one location." Seto explains.

"Unfortunately, Brine's plan is meticulous and well thought out." Notch agrees. "Antvenom, do you know when he plans to attack?"

"Soon. Within the next month or two. Jordan said he's he'll contact me when he gets more specific details." I tell him exactly what Jordan said.

"Very well. Soro, was your mission successful?" The god addresses the white-haired male.

"Yes. I have Wit's End. However, it is a magic enhanced weapon. If I do not train with it, I will not be able to use it against Brine." Soro answers flatly. His voice lacks emotion, and his gaze travels the room almost like he's bored.

"That's fine. You and Star should spend the next month or two training together. After all the prophecy requires the two of you to work together."