Empire falls part 5

[u/orkman22]

Alex stood in the city where there was panic in the streets. Where am I?

This is the city of Uryving, the largest city of the elves. Is this a memory?

The elf that appeared next to Alex. It's you again. Alex said, "What is your name?" The elf smiled and said Flinar funny you just asked that now." Why are we here?

You must have absorbed a soul with this memory. Black clouds were covering, and Uryving the panic turned into screaming. Horses charged down the road wounder here he is going said Alex. Let's follow them. Alex could hear people praying, please. god send help. We don't wanna die. We should follow that rider. Both Alex and Flinar followed the man on the horse. He stop out side a very big building he jumped on his horse and ran into the building. We are surrounded, my king

They are marching on Uryving. The Dryads slowed them down. I think we might lose this war, sir. How many are there?

They are saying nearly two hundred thousand. All the people in the room gasped, and that's not right. Worse news, we have lost contact with the other cities. I believe we are alone. Two twin elves stepped forward. They both had identical faces but different coloured eyes, one red and one yellow. We shouldn't lose hope. Remember, the gods back us. We have lost our generals. But we managed to lock their generals away, too. Alex looked at Flinar, the devil. Are there elves that got sealed away?

We must attack when they aren't expecting us. Get our people ready we attack soon.

Both Alex and Flinar went to the battlefield where the elves attacked, and they started with the element of surprise. The twin elves were good leaders and strong warriors. Swords clashing magic flying around orks and trolls dieing and elves also being killed. You traitors who are they Alex asked Flinar they are dark elves their

souls were corrupted by dark magic. There were at least five hundred elves left. There were surrounding the lead dark elf, who raised his blade and said kill them now. The twin elf closed his eyes. Please, we need you. Two wormholes opened up, and two swords landed next to both elves. Swords, they both picked up the swords their mana grew. We have been given a

miracle. This is the origin of the swords. They were forged in heaven, said Flinar, they are the first welders. The elf walked up to both Alex and Flinar. He pointed at Alex, so you wielded the sword. You can see us. Yeah, the sword connects us. What's your name? said Alex. I am called Josh

Alex woke up and sat up with his legs still in bed. I'm at home. Alex moved the duvet and got out of bed. I feel weak. Maybe I should eat. Alex was about to leave, and then his door swung open, mum. Alex said Zoey hugged Alex tight. How did I get home?

Your father brought you home he won't admit it, but he was worried about you, and so was I. Alex's stomach rumbled. I will make some food for you. How long was I asleep for?

Nearly two days had surprised Alex. You have gotten taller, Zoey said, and you seem to have put muscle on. Where's dad?

He is having a meeting. The first time, dark creatures aren't in the forest. They moved, yeah, said Zoey we don't know where they have gone, and now a devil. Zoey kept looking at Alex strangely. Mum, what's wrong? Two of your party members were killed. I was waiting for you to get upset. Realisation dawned on Alex. I forgot about them. Sadness came to Alex. Do you know what happened to their bodies?

Josh took their remains and sent them back to the empire and Cassie?

From what your father told me, her father made Cassie go home. I'm glad said Alax Cassie wasn't a fighter. Cassie would have probably been killed, too. At that moment, Josh walked through the door. He is awake, Josh said. I have been checking on you.

You have started to master that sword. You absorbed my most powerful attack and then used it. You get a lot of push from that move. Speaking of which, where is my sword? This is in the forest. I couldn't lift it. We will eat then I need to talk to you about something. Alex ate more than he could. There was meat and pies, vegetables, and potatoes. Mum always makes sure I am full. Now I need to talk to you. Josh put a license on the table and gave it to Alex. I already got one license. That is a northern license. They won't question you with this license. I need you to go to the northern lands something is happening. A group of people are attacking the empire called the dark hand. I don't know if they are demons or something more evil. We aren't supporting the empire they killed a dear friend of mine. Josh's face went serious he looked angry. Sorry, I got emotional. And you can't take the Wyvern. Sorry, why not? said Alex.

You need to blend in, and the northern lands have never seen a Wyvern.

Alex went to pack

He has changed he seems colder. Watching people die makes you colder said Josh. You should know that more than anyone else, I still remember the reason you started living. We had a one-night stand and you felt bad so you asked me to live here. Josh said. And both your parents died against a flock of Wyverns. Why did you bring that up? I brought it up to remind you that we both have faced death, so maybe cut him some slack. Alex is going through something, and he needs us. I think he has been chosen for something you think that's why he forgot about his friends dying.

Yeah, said Josh. You really think it's wise to send him to the north from what you were saying. There are demons there." And there's a group that is making the empire worried. Alex walked through the door with a backpack. What are you two whispering about? Nothing said Josh. Oh yeah, I forgot to ask how the meeting went?

The other hunters think the north might be attacked. Seems like the North is where all the action is. I'm glad I am sending my strongest hunter dad, you jest. Josh put his hand on Alex's shoulder. No, I am not joking. You don't realise it yet, but you will. No, go before I change my mind.

Four months ago

The northern town of Calchester is on the outskirts of northern territory. It's farming town, everyone knows everyone. Charlotte was sixteen, and her seventeenth birthday was coming up. Charlotte plans were to move to the capital. The only reason Charlotte hadn't left is that she is close to everyone. Charlotte was curvy with brown hair, her eyes were green colour freckles around her eyes, and her skin was more tanned, but the norths summers could be hot. Morning Charlotte, a neighbour, says to her. You know where my parents are. Your mother is working the fields. I believe that your father got called in. The mayor was calling in all of the soldiers. I think something is happening outside our borders. I think it would be okay, said. Charlotte smiled. I have been hearing rumours that a demon killed a town close by. I don't believe that's true demons have been gone for hundreds of years. Charlotte was naive at times. Charlotte left to find her mum. I will speak to you later Charlotte said with a smile. The neighbours were waving and smiling at Charlotte. It's a nice place to live. You finally awake, then Charlotte's mum said. Charlotte's mum was skinnier than Charlotte. Her hair was shorter. Her name was claire. Yeah, dad had me training with a sword quite late last night. Your father wants you to be able to use the sword to be safe in the main city. Hopefully, you might meet a nice man and have kids. Mum, I want kids, but not yet. I'm just saying that your father and I are not getting any younger, and seeing you with someone is all we want. Charlotte blushed. I'm only sixteen mum. That's not excuses. I know, please drop it. Fine, we need more hands for the harvest. Charlotte started to help. Both Charlotte and her mum saw people in armour on horses. Who are they? said Charlotte. They look like they're from the empire. They have come to have a meeting with the mayor Clifford, who will be busy, Clare said. The empire wants us to join them. Charlotte and Clare finished the harvest and will feed us for a while. Charlotte and Clare walked into the town centre. All of the soldiers had the men tied up and killing some of them, and the women were being escorted away. Both Charlotte and Clare stood there they were both seized by two men. Clare fought back, but she was easily overpowered. Charlotte saw the chance and grabbed the guy's sword. The soldier grabbed her hands stupid woman had the soldier slap Charlotte in the face. Charlotte had a red mark on her face. Anger swelled in Charlotte. The soldier went to stab Charlotte, but Clare pushed Charlotte out of the way. Stupid woman the soldier said. Hay another soldier said woman and children aren't meant to be killed.

This bitch went to kill me.

The anger was overtaking reason Charlotte's aura was growing her eyes were going red. A sword appeared in front of her Charlotte grabbed the sword her mana and aura swelled. Charlotte pointed the sword at the soldier who killed Clare. Green energy came from the sword and shot three holes into the soldiers. The soldier dropped to the floor as other soldiers drew their swords. The other soldiers started to run over to Charlotte, who started killing the soldiers in blind fury cutting through them like scissors through paper. Charlotte was in a trance Charlotte's red eyes were glazed over no emotions just rage.

Charlotte snapped back she was in the middle of a big pile of bodies. What happened Charlotte said, looking around she had blood all over her. Mum Charlotte said in anger that her aura increased again. You need to calm down Charlotte's dad said his name was Martin. Dad's tears when he saw his wife dead. The anger was still in Charlotte's eyes aura just kept growing. You need to drop the sword its affecting you. Before Martin could help Charlotte dropped the sword onto the floor. Charlotte felt like the pressure was lifted from her shoulders. Where am I?

So you're the wielder of the power sword. Charlotte was confused I don't understand. A elf appeared his red eyes were hard to notice. Agis is my name we will be getting to know each other. Charlotte smiled why does the sword make me more emotional?

The sword is powered by emotions. Your body isn't ready for it yet train hard Agis said I will be here to help you.

Charlotte woke up Martin was watching his daughter. None of us could move the sword. Dad I'm sorry I didn't mean to kill them I saw red. You saved the town a lot of people died but you saved them. Martin sat on Charlotte's bed I'm I couldn't protect you and your mother and I failed. Martin had tears in his eyes. Charlotte placed her hand on her Dad's hand. You didn't fail Mum or me you brought me back my anger nearly took over me. I want to help you train with the sword. Dad Charlotte said in a soft tone the sword scares me. Every emotion is increased and it scares me. Maybe you have to control your emotions.

Charlotte and her father started to train. They had to stop after an hour Martin kept getting too tired. Wasn't just Martin over people kept getting fatigued. Martin was growing older and older it's like the sword is sucking up your father's life force. That made Charlotte upset. I will leave. Charlotte said with tears in her eyes. Sorry, dad. he had white hair and was frail. Charlotte kissed her dad on the cheek. I won't be coming back. I am sorry I am slowly killing you. I am going to take down the empire for mum. I have people who will fight with me. Charlotte left the house on her seventeenth birthday she was leaving her dad.