The Heruspex(Age Of Sorcery)

Chapter one

I nervously stood before the royal knights, carefully inspecting some village boys. Only two had been selected, and i knew i have a chance to be among them. The only problem was my elder brothers: drake and kellen.

They have been a thorn to me and have sworn to make sure i will not be selected.
My dad had kicked against them but they still insisted that they will make sure i wont be selected or i will lose in the great fight which will make me to be returned back to the village in shame.
I looked at them, and they looked at me with evil eyes which sent fear into my spine.
I looked back, at my dad and he gave me a calm look.

He stood up and walked to me
'Do you think i will be selected?. I asked

'Of course, you will be selected. He replied.
'Do not worry' he said and patted my shoulder which consoled me a little.
I saw kellen whispering something to drake, fixing his gaze on me. They began to laugh and mock me while i took my eyes away and faced the approaching knights.
They began to inspect my brothers and within a short time, they were selected and taken to a cart to stay.

Then they came to me.
A knight, clearly the captain looked at me from the crown of my head to the sole of my feet which made me scared and before i knew it, i was shaking terribly.
I stood my ground as the knight kept on looking at me.
'How old are you kid?. He asked
'Fifteen sire'. I replied.

He shook his head in a sad way which i immediately knew what it meant.
'Sorry boy but you need to be sixteen before you can be selected'. He said.
I could see my brothers laughing at me and mocking me. It pained me and i wanted to cry but i felt something else within me, bravery.
Just as the knight wanted to go, i called him back.
'Please wait sire. I want to ask a question'. I said.
He turned back at me and said
'Ask, kid'.

'After this selection ,then comes the great fight. Right sire?'. I asked

'Of course'. He said

'If i am selected now sire,i will fight to the death for this kingdom. I don't want to join just to show people who i am and then when battle comes, i fear of death. But i want to join to die for people. To support this empire to the end. Please sire, i beg of you, honour the request of your servant''. I begged.
He was touched at my saying, he turned and looked at his fellow knights and they nodded their heads in approval.
He then turned and faced me
'Alright kid, you're in'. He said.
I jumped in happiness, i ran and hugged my dad very well and bid him goodbye. He promised to be visiting me daily cause he knew i would miss him dearly.
I quickly ran into cart, happy that i fought my way through. I saw the dissaproving face of my brothers but i was not bothered about it. I was so happy that i did'nt feel the cart moving. I had made it, i could'nt believe it.
The cart drove fast,moving past hills and mountains towards the kings court.
The cart stopped before a big gate made up of gold. We were told to come down and the gate was opened for us to enter.
I couldn't believe what i saw before me. I saw a magnificient building, very big, wide and tall made up of onyx, golds, silvers and brass which i immediately knew was the kings court. Flooding in and out of the court were royal, close relatives to the royals, noble men and women dressed in fine linen and beautiful clothes.
Another big building stood beside the court, made of only oynx and gold. With the symbol of the knights on it, i could easily tell it was built for the knights. We were led by a knight towards the kings court. All knights, thousands of them all assembled before the kings court to welcome us. More recuits like us joined and i knew we.were more than a thousand. The champion of all knights, commander to army, having the symbol of an eagle with swords on his breastplate. His armour was different from others. His armour was made up of gold, his horse was the biggest he had ever seen, very tall and muscular.
I could see his eyes staring at me, i immediately bowed my head, not wanting to look at him as he began to address us.

'Welcome to the royal court. I am glad to be standing between the future warriors of this land. Today, our king wants to throw a welcome party for you so you need to get to your camp which is behind the king court, take a bath, get dressed and come here at noon'. We will be waiting.
'You may go get prepared'. He added.
We began to walk to our camp, and i could'nt stop marvelling at the sights of the kings court. Flowers were everywhere and the whole place smelt like perfume.
I was still looking around when a boy of my age walked to me and said.
'Hi, i am Richard'. He said extending his hand for an hand shake. I shook his hand and replied.
'I am Authur. The son of                       '. I replied.
We became friends immediately, and we walked together into our camp. My brothers stayed together like flocks, gossiping and mocking some people. I just wondered why i was born with nasty people like my brothers. They behave like morons and are meant to be dealt with.
I ignored them since i'm already having a great time with Richard.
'So, do you have any siblings?. He asked.
'Yes, i have two brothers who never acknowledge me, they are siting over the other end'. I said pointing them to him. He looked at them and they gave him a mean look like a skunk brought out of ice.

He took his face away, not wanting to look at them again.
'Wow, they are terrifying. How do you get along with them?. He asked.

'I just ignore them. Simple'. I replied.

'Well, im lucky to be the only child of my parents. No siblings to disturb my peace'. He said and laughed.
I'm catching fun with richard and i feel peace around me. I just feel like my world is changing and things will never be the same again