silence is all we have (Rewrite in progress)

Chapter 7

The world was so dizzy when I opened my eyes, I felt like I had been torn apart molecule by molecule. Then I was put back together in a hurry. I could see people milling about and when one got close to my cot he yelled something that I couldn't understand and I was then surrounded by people. Everything sounded far away and muffled, I made out some words like awake and savior, but I had no clue what they were actually saying. I felt the world falling away from me again and then there was only darkness.

When I awoke again I knew that I had over extended myself in the battle, my body lacks proper nutrients and it would explain why I had a IV drip attached to me. I knew that I couldn't spend forever resting, I had to continue my mission that's all that mattered now. Trying to stand up was incredibly difficult and when I managed it felt like the floor beneath me was moving. Some concerned people came running over trying to steady me and firing away questions such as:

"Are you okay?"

"You need to lay back down, sir."

"How are you feeling?"

"Do you need anything?"

I tried to speak but my mouth refused to open and then my vision began to leave me again and I was back with my friend darkness. I awoke once again, it felt like I was being pulled out of the ocean but at least not everything hurt anymore. I lay there for awhile longer, gathering my strength. I slowly this time sit up and bring myself to stand. I needed to talk with Dirk I think myself after standing up for a few minutes without going back into the darkness. Slowly I started walking towards his quarters, using the walls as supports. When the guards saw me they came running over allowing me to lean on their shoulders. "Glad to see you up and about, We have been worried we would lose you." The one on the right said. "Yeah we have all been worried sick. I can't believe that we successfully defended Millderton and it's all thanks to you!! Your a hero, sir." The one on the left said.

They carried me into the Elders room and sat me on the bed, Dirk was looking at me open mouthed. "how is rebuilding coming along." I say weakly. I could see there was concern in his eyes and awe.

"We are not going to rebuild, The city is a mess and we don't have the resources to rebuild." He said quietly. "We are only waiting on everyone to have the strength to make the journey to the next city HollowHill" He continued.

I look at him for a long while before breaking down into tears, all that work for nothing. "Your giving up? After everything that me and your men did?" I say quietly.

Dirk was silent for the longest minute that I've ever endured. "It isn't that we can't rebuild, but we don't have the men to hold the city from another attack like that." He said solemnly. "We are heading to HollowHill tomorrow, you can join us if you choose but I know that you may need to go elsewhere." He continued on.

I look at him with frustration in my eyes but also understanding. " I will come with you I have no other leads on where to go and you will need me if you get attacked, unless you feel your men can protect you good enough without me." I say a little frostily.

"I would be more than glad to have you in my escort, my guards will bring you to a actual room to rest in so you are at your best for tomorrow. Rockie is awaiting you there." Dirk finished before calling in his guards and I once again used them as supports while they lead me to the room.

Opening the door to my room I was nearly bowled over by Rockie, The guards sat me on the bed and wished me swell dreams and thanking me for everything I did in the battle. I lay in the bed running my hands through Rockies fur. I'm glad I still have you Rockie, I think you actually have kept me sane. I fell asleep easily my head in Rockies fur.

I was shaken awake by one of the guards. "I'm sorry for waking you sir, but we are heading out now if you plan to join us. We leave in 5 minutes." He said curtly. When he was gone I quickly got changed into some combat clothes I had found in my wardrobe, they were made out of a material that is very flexible and light while very strong against blunt and sharp weapons.
"Come on Rockie, time to hit the road again." I say brightly. Rockie didn't need to be told twice and hopped off the bed and out the door. I follow him out.

Walking out of the front gates of Millderton I knew I wouldn't be coming back, Once we left this place would be destroyed for good. "Look who decided to join us our lord and savior" Dirk said playfully.

"No I'm not your guys savior your men are the true saviors, They are the ones that gave up their lives and fought endlessly even when there seem to be no chance. I was going to run from the battle if we lost that final station. I'm no savior but your men are." I respond back.

Dirk looked around at his men all of them sat there in shock or with a smile on their face. "If you say so Axel." responded dirk nonchalantly. "Let's get moving everyone it's a tough walk to HollowHill, We will not stop to rest till we are there." Dirk announced. The journey began.

We followed the main path for the first half of the journey, nothing really happened besides Dirk tripping over a rock. We arrived at a hill that had stair leading up to the top. At this point we all had been walking for 2 hours and the not so fit ones were starting to fall behind. "Dirk I'm going to bring up the rear, some of your men are falling behind and in case they get attacked they could use me. It's just up the stairs correct?" I ask politely.

Dirk just nodded, he was to focus on keeping up with the front to talk with me. I head back down the stairs to where 3 men were struggling to climb the stairs. "Room for another one?" I ask.

"Sure, though you may get to HollowHill after all the other ones get there." One said.
"I don't mind, what's your guys names?" I reply.
"I'm Shane" The black skinned man with messy brown hair responded.
"I'm Bill" The short one with black hair responded.
"I'm Greg" The pale skinned man with slicked back brown hair responded.
"Nice to meet you guys, I'm Axel."
"Yeah we have heard a ton about you, I'm glad you decided to stay with us ragtag group." Bill responded.
"What you did before the battle for Millderton had even started was insane, standing out there in front of that massive hoard of men all by yourself just to buy us time." Greg exclaimed.
"It was nothing I wish I could've done more but alas the past is in the past." I respond modestly.

Before any of the soldiers could respond to what I said an arrow went whizzing past us. "Go, keep running up the mountain I'll slow them down. I'll meet you there." The soldiers debated staying to fight but they soon realized they were in no condition to fight. Once again it was just me, Rockie had ran ahead of everyone and probably was already there. I run back down the few steps and see the 3 soldiers one with a bow and the other 2 with the common sword and shield. The archer had a arrow knocked and I could tell he was about to release it, pulling my shield out just as the arrow was about to hit me. I almost stumble from the impact from it. The archer had thrown away his bow in disgust and all 3 were charging at me with their swords drawn. I smile and draw my own blade. They came at me at once but they were disorganized they attack at different times. The first one came at me slowly as if he was unsure of how I would fight, He eventually finalized his thoughts and went for a thrust straight for my heart. I instantly raised my shield and the blade bounced harmlessly off and followed up by slamming my shield straight into his head sending him to the ground. The second one was more sure of his tactic and was trying to trick me by appearing to slash at me from the right but had that almost unnoticeable lean to the left and when he slashed to the left my blade was already there parrying his blow following up with a quick slash at his head which removed it as if it was just a block of cheese. The final one saw how quickly his brotheren went down and hesitated backing away. I instantly move up and aim to cut him straight down the middle which he barely blocked with his shield but he couldn't see my shield being pushed straight into the side of his chest making him lose all breath and drop his guard and I slice him into two. Wiping off my blade on the grass I march up the stairs to HollowHill.