Alexandra the Gladiator

Chapter 8 - Brave

Felix

So here we all are once again. Sitting at the same table we were sitting at together last night when we had such a lovely dinner! WRONG! The last place I want is to be is in a room with these three. After interacting with all of them, I found out that Alexandra is charismatic and outgoing but very emotional, Helena is very logical and has great leadership qualities but is extremely cautious, and Maximus is fierce and bold but is quite impulsive.

And me? I don't know what I am to them. Judging on my first impression, they probably think of me as short-tempered and a annoying idiot who can't control their mouth. To be honest I could care less about what they think of me. No one seems to care anyway, so why should I?

"I have asked you all to gather here for an important issue about my brother," Helena stated boldly folding her arms on the table.

"So what? You have family issues. Figure it out yourself like the rest of us." I carelessly said crossing my legs on the table.

"At least some of us don't run away from our problems. Literally." Maximus murmured sitting lowly in his chair with his arms crossed tightly across his chest. I snarled at him a bit aggravated and shifted my eyes to the floor.

"As I was saying... Potria, Nacoleon, and Tomocian stopped keeping in check with the Unarius clan for a reason. My brother Vagar, overthrew my parents, King and Queen of Unarius by killing them with dark magic." Queen Liana blinked a few times trying to fully process what Helena said while Alexandra and Maximus stared at her dumbfounded. I didn't want to believe what she said, but I knew she wouldn't make this up for no reason.

"He was going to kill me along with the other villagers and my parents, but luckily I escaped his wrath. But it was a mistake leaving him alone, I should've known he was going to grow stronger by the day. He's been gaining my attention by capturing and killing my fellow civilians from the Potria clan like it's all some sick game. But he's up
to more than just that, I can tell. I still have a chance to stop him, but not without help. All of your help. After seeing the way you all fight, I've decided to bring you all along to journey to Unarius to stop my brother once and for all." Helena avowed hopefully now standing up from her chair. We all had our eyes focused on her, some confused and some afraid. Her smile soon turned to a frown as she closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"I know we all don't cooperate that well, but we must work together to ensure the safety of all of our clans," Helena added softly folding her arms behind her back.

"Of course we'll help Helena," Maximus said happily without hesitation.

"I'm in. But only to protect Nacoleon." Alexandra announced standing up as well. Her and Maximus made eye contact for a quick second before quickly turning away from each other. I raised my eyebrow at both of them and sighed.

"Felix," Helena called out calmly fidgeting with her hands. I looked at Helena from the corner of my eye in response.

"We haven't been on good terms with each other, so I hope over time that will change." She addressed holding out her hand for me to shake. I looked down at her hand coldly and scoffed whipping my head away causing her to sigh disappointedly.

One thing people should know about me is that I don't let people in that easily. It takes time for me to fully trust someone. I've been hurt before and I won't let it happen again.

"Before we head off to Unarius, we need to pack supplies. Food, water, anything that will help keep us alive on our journey." Maximus reminded us starting to gather supplies.

"We also need to get new weapons just in case the ones we have worn out. We'll need to make a stop at Tomocian." Alexandra added standing up as well.