Legends: The Knight of Helm (#1)

Chapter 38

Almorah looked back, at Revar, "You say there is a way we can cross the mountains?"

Revar smiled his fake smile, "Yeah, we made a tunnel there a while ago, but with these demonic portals opening, it may not be safe anymore."

"Sounds like a shot we need to take, Almorah." Agular replied, "It would be nice to see are trusted adviser, General Nerus once more."

"Agreed, he was a great friend of dads, and visited us often, he always made me feel safe as a little girl. Though I must say my thought was turned more towards war, he has the most experience, and if we can find a pathway through the mountains, we can buy Helm more time." Almorah turned back towards Revar, "You say the trip will take how long again?"

"Oh, a week's travel without interruptions," Revar stated.

"That's considerably not too bad, if they can hold on for just a month longer, we can escort them through the mountains to this temple. If Inger will not aid us, we can at least buy more time."

"Again, I agree." Agular looked towards Revar, "Is it possible we could bunker down here at this temple?"

"No, sorry, we have women and children, it wouldn't be safe for us, but perhaps the mountains north west of us, there is an abandoned ruin."

"We need a secure positioned, the ruins could be a risk, with no funds and little left from our city, it could be a total disaster." Almorah replied.

"I rather risk it than die." Agular replied.

"I think that would be your best choice." Revar smiled.

"Very well, I suppose we have little left but to take it." Almorah replied.

Nerus looked off as he spotted figures off in the distance. He yelled up to the towers, "Who approaches?"

"Two men, and a woman, she appears to have bright blue hair!" the man yelled down.

"Open the gates, Open the gates now!" Nerus replied, rushing out into the field.

The men tried to hold him back, but they were too late he had already charged out into the field. Almorah rushed forward as well, meeting the general in an embrace. Revar smiled awkwardly as Agular gave the man a nod and a hand shake.

Nerus's eyes scanned the group multiple times as his smile slowly faded, "What of Cladius?"

Almorah's eyes fell to the ground, as Agular replied, "He was taken by bandits, but we have high reason to believe he lives. Circumstances permitted his inability to return to us."

"Ah, I see." Nerus replied, masking his worried and remorseful face with a smile, "It's lovely to see you kids again!"

Revar turned his head to the side, "Kids? The woman slayed three demons by herself! She's quite impressive, these are no children!"

Nerus nodded, "It's an expression, and you are?"

"Sorry," Revar replied, "I'm Revar, a Templar."

"Have you come to aid us in our efforts?"

"No I was simply escorting these kids to you." He said with a fake smile.

"Well, you wouldn't mind so much as to, spend the night here with us at the fort?" Nerus questioned.

"It would be my pleasure sir."

"Lovely." Nerus smiled.

Horses quickly came to their sides, as idle talk was made. They each mounted their beast, as they road safely back to the fort. Almorah was glad to finally be re-united with the remnant of Helm. The week long journey through the tunnel had been worth it, even with the dark light, and musky air. She was most annoyed by the constant dripping of water, and its sound.