In the dark of night, a young Wutai soldier marched around his post.
"Ah!" the soldier cried in surprise as a hawk that had been circling in the sky let out a call. Arrows and shuriken began flying from all directions. The soldier ran back to his post.
"Light the signal! We're under attack!" he screamed, his voice full of fear and urgency. He lit the signal, starting a large fire that could be visible for miles. The Turks approached the soldier, and in the distance, more flares began going up.
"Now all of Wutai knows you're here," the soldier commented. Heidegger smiled menacingly and chuckled.
"Perfect."
The Wutai General and two soldiers walked into the Emperor's chamber room and bowed.
"Your Majesty, the Turks have crossed our Northern Border," the General explained, standing straight, his face stern and set. "Heidegger is leading them. We'll set up defenses around your palace immediately," he finished firmly.
"No!" The Emperor stood up. "Send your troops to protect my people! Hart!" the man standing next to the Emperor bowed his head.
"Yes, your Highness?"
"Deliver conscription notices throughout all the provinces. Call up reserves, and as many new recruits as possible," the Emperor ordered. Hart recorded his commands.
"Forgive me, your Majesty, but I believe my troops can stop him," the General persisted. The Emperor shook his head.
"I won't take any chances, General. A single grain of rice can tip the scale; one man may be the difference between victory and defeat."
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Yay! New story.
I was thinking about making Cid as the Emperor. But that would be too much.
BTW, Hart is the mayor's assistant in Final Fantasy VII. So I thought it worked.
No more comments for now.