Hero from the Neverworld

Chapter 3: A secret revealed

My next chapter in Hero frome the Neverworld

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“Dad, why do people have to die?” a younger version of Sertain asks.

“People die of many things like sickness or disease. Others of natural causes or of war. But most of all, death chooses when to kill people so it is usually random. All people have to die at some time but they don’t usually choose whether or not.” King Nightlen says

“But you order people into the war to fight for us”

“I do it to protect the kingdom because no one will be here without doing that.”

“Do I have to go into war? Will I have to die?”

“Everyone is different and you can choose what you want to do. But if you do, we will remember you even after that.”

“I want to protect people.”

“Then make sure you do that when you can. Now I have to go make a speech.

“Ok. Can I stand with you?”

“You can. Now get ready for the speech then.”

“I’ll be back.” Sertain says as he runs to the end of the corridor leading to his room.

“Such an active kid.” King Nightlen says with pride

‘I can’t believe I can finally see one of his speeches’ he thinks as he opens the door to his room. He looks through his closet and puts on one of his royal suits that was meant for special occasions. A ruffle covers the part of his neck that isn’t by the golden collar of the white suit. His suit is adorned with a red ruby with gold engravings on the center of the suit. He fixes his white cuffs and puts on his purple cape. He walks to the podium where his father was about to speak. He stands with his mother, Lylia, as they see what the King’s speech is about.

“People of the kingdom I rule over, I have grave news. There have been rumors that someone has been murdering innocent people that you may or may not know. I need you all to be cautioned for anything that happens.” King Nightlen says.

“I also need to warn you of the grave times........” he says as he falls backward into the ground with an arrow pierced through his body.

“DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Sertain screams in agony as he rushes toward his father nearly dead on the floor “Don’t die on me. I still want you to live.”

Panic goes through the crowd as mass pandemonium follows. They run toward their residential areas because there is a murderer near. Sertain kneels next to his father grasping his hand for any sign of life. A cough and multiple gasps show that the King is almost dead. “You..... WHY????” he says “Why do you have to die right now? Who killed you? Where are they?” he asks as the questions come out as blurred words. He whispers into his son’s ear “Someone is trying to kill you. Stay alive and protect those you love. you will one day face a choice that will change the world we live in today. Keep these words in your heart until that time comes. Goodbye ….... son” the king speaks with his last dying breath as his eyes turn into glazed versions of what they were. Those grey eyes stare into the sky as if it is not there. ‘I will be back dad. I will keep that promise until it happens.’ Sertain thinks to himself as he stands up and wipes the tears of sorrow he has and walks into the palace.

“wake up.... Wake up..... WAKE UP!!!!” a person says as Sertain bangs his head on the wood above him.

“Owwww. Where am I? How did I get here?” Sertain asks.

“You’re not dead. That enough for you.” the stranger says

“Thanks for nothing. Who are you?” Sertain replies as he look at the room.