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In the War Chamber, an exhausted messenger has just arrived from a scouting party headed by Alanna the Lioness in Scanra. King Jonathan and his private council, consisting of Queen Thayet, Raoul, Buri, George, Numair, Daine and Gary gather to read this message...
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"We have been betrayed. My king, I apologise as I have failed you. One of the men in my scouting party was working for the enemy. We have been captured and in the fight, I fear that most of my men were killed. Listen to me Jon, do not let Scanra win. They have no moral values at all. They would willingly sacrifice all their people, just to win this war. I have managed to discover most of their plans. Trust the messenger that sends this message as he knows the all the plans. That is because he is one of George's reliable and trustable spies. I hope that this message reaches you. Tell George that I love him. I promise that we will try our utmost best to escape our captors. Do not expect a ransom. They want the information that I know. Rest assure that it will not fall into their hands. The traitor has been dealt with. Love, Alanna."
King Jonathan finished reading the letter. He turned and regarded everyone with a grave face. Raoul was unable to restrain himself and swore loudly.
"George, can we trust your messenger? If what he told us is true then we have a lot of things to do and very little time to do them." Jonathan questioned the silent Baron.
"Aye, he is very reliable. He was the one who first informed us about the whereabouts of Blayce's important aides. However, may I make a formal request that I be excused to enter Scanra to search for Alanna? For Mithros sake Jon! She is my wife!"
Jonathan took a deep breath and Thayet moved to stand behind him. He had known that this was inevitable. Such was the dangers of being the King's Champion. "I am sure that I am speaking for all of us in this room when I say that ALL of us care about her, either as a dear and trusted friend or loved one." Everyone nodded their heads.
Gary spoke out, "We must have a little faith in her George! Let us trust her as we always do when she manages to coerce us into trouble."
George grinned at that, despite the worry that was gnawing at his heart. "She manages to do that very often doesn't she? Very well, I shall stand by you. You will not be deprived of your spies, Jon.
Numair, who had remained silent through out the conversation added, "We must have courage. Even though there are no more of those killing devices, there are still hordes of Scanrans out there who want to butcher our kingdom."
Daine sighed. "Even though we know that this matter is out of our hands, I just wish that we could help her."
Thayet nodded her head and said bitterly, "But, all we can do is hope and trust in our love for her."
Buri frowned at Thayet. "A battle is finally lost when all hope has fled. Do not despair."
TBC
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Author's note:
Muahaha, I have finally managed to finish the first chapter!!!!! I feel so demoralized already. This is only my first fic.
