Syrus was a shy young man who lived in the town of Safiya. He was the only sibling to the great warrior Zane Truesdale. Syrus never knew anything about the places outside the tiny remote town in which he had friends, Jaden and Jesse. The three would spend their days working people's gardens or running errands for the important people of the town. The Princess Alexis lived in a castle outside the town with her brother, Atticus and all her guards and servants. She would often watch as her army tortured prisoners, and took most of the money from the people. Her brother was a timid man, with a passion for music and kindness. Nothing like his sister, who was the one in charge.
Syrus and his friends were just doing some deliveries for the local postman, who had taken ill, when they saw some men from an army they didn't recognize. The leader was a prince. He was tall, with glasses and dark burgundy hair. He looked like an elegant man, and they guessed he was going to ask for the princess's hand in marriage. Judging by the look on his face, the answer had been no. they three boys hid in a large bush as the convoy went past, and were almost seen. They all rushed the deliveries and went home.
Zane had food all ready for Syrus when he got in.
"How was your day?" He asked, his deep voice slighter quieter than normal.
"It was ok. Did some deliveries. How about yours?" He replied.
"Not much. I'm leaving early tomorrow morning as I have an important mission. Will you be all right by yourself?" He turned to face the smaller man.
"Should be. Nothing ever happens here anyway. Wish I could go on a mission like you" He muttered. Zane just glared. How many times did he have to tell Syrus that he couldn't? it was bad enough he was out there risking his life, he didn't need to worry about his little brother doing the same.
It was late evening as Tyranno flew through the sky on his faithful dragon. She was injured, and had little energy left to fly. This occurred sooner than he thought as the two of them were falling through the sky towards the hard earth.
Syrus was sat in a field, thinking about life in general. Hs brother had girls at his feet, h however, had no one. Sighing heavily, he was about to leave until he spotted a huge monster crash into the ground. He rushed over to see if it was ok, only to find a man there as well.
"Ouch. That's gonna hurt in the morning. Oh, hey you!" the man yelled to Syrus.
"Yes? Are you ok?" He replied shyly.
"Can you give me and my companion here a place to stay for the night? She's tired, and needs rest." The man announced.
"Sure. I can hide you in my house, and your friend can hide in my barn" He suggested.
"Sounds great. By the way, the name's Tyranno Hassleberry. Yours?"
"Syrus Truesdale, younger brother to the great Zane Truesdale"
Meanwhile….
A boy and girl both hide in a building. Royal guards were looking and kicking every door in looking for them. The boy turned to the girl and whispered to her.
"Get out of here. Go on, I'll be right behind ya"
The girl ran out only to go head first into the head guard.
"Look here boys, the little brat came out of hiding." He smirked as she attempted to free herself from his grasp. The boy jumped out, sword at the ready.
"Leave her alone you big ugly brutes. It's me you want." He yelled. Two guards grabbed him, and his sword clattered to the ground. The head guards laughed menacingly. He dragged the girl off with the boy, as they were taken to the palace of the Cloud king.
The girl looked terrified, while the boy looked calm. The King glared at the pair.
"I'm so glad you two have finally been caught. I was worrying that you would terrorize my kingdom forever. Now I don't have to worry. To the dungeons with them." He motioned for them to be taken away. The boy punched the guard who went for his female friend and he dropped her.
"Run for it! Go!" He called to her. She stood motionless, watching as he was beaten mercilessly. She then saw the look in his eye and ran out the building, into the not crowded city.