Captured
Prologue
The snow on the mountains grew heavier and heavier, the atmosphere so thick that no man would ever attempt to travel. It was by far one of their coldest winters yet, but just as they had done for many years before they survived these months and only came back stronger. Two men pushed on through the weather, snow up to their knees and their heads bent low. The strong, heavy force winds threatened to cause them resistance but each knew this country, knew these lands and bad weather would not stop them from reaching their destination.
There was a knock at the door, the sound of a fist and the huge heavy wooden structure opened. "Calen and Micah komAzgeda." The guard stepped aside without a word, allowing the two men to enter what used to be the Queen's dwellings. They headed down a long passage way that eventually led into a large throne room with a dark square table placed directly in the middle.
The two men were ordered to sit down, however there were many gathered around the table. One seat remained to be filled and the people who had gathered glanced around at one another, all wondering what this meeting was about.
The huge doors began to open with an ominous, and Echo made her entrance, guards on either side. She took her seat and looked around the room, her cold stare landing on each face. "I am sure you are all wondering why you have been summoned here on such short notice but while you have all been playing Commander's pet we have been planning." No one dared to scoff or remark at the insult, instead they all listened intently as to what their leader had to say next.
"It has taken six years, but we are ready. While you have all been obedient servants under the Commander's Coalition we have been setting up a war. Once this storm has passed we are to ride out and make our first move. A move none of our enemies will expect. None except for Lexa." The name dripped from her tone in disdain as if it were venom, a poison that could be used against them and disband their ways.
Disgruntled voices filled the large room, each agreeing with Echo's words. "What about King Roan?" A brave member of the table dared to ask, and Echo immediately jumped to her feet. "Roan komAzgeda is no longer a King! Not after his betrayal of signing his name and our clan to the Coalition!" The Azgedian bellowed, spit landing on the ground beside her as she detested his name's presence in her meeting.
Echo's eyes closed as she composed herself once more, that steely cold gaze again reflecting in her eyes. Her loyalty and devotion to Roan had completely depleted after learning of his betrayal to his own people, and as far as she was concerned he was no longer a King of any sorts. Her sudden outburst seemed to curb of any doubt and no one else dared speak unless spoken to. "Now, our first stage of overthrowing the Commander will be to take what she loves most. Or at least, take away one thing that matters to her most. I've heard she now has a child but not from her own womb." Echo scoffed, a clear detest of the new age of Commander's. It was unheard of for a Commander to have a lover, let alone a family of her own. "No, we will not go after her child. I'm sure she is guarded well. I'm talking of her mate. Her lover, Clarke komSkaikru. Or Wanheda as you may recall. I'm sure you all know of her. I have sent a false emergency request for a healer for an Ouskejon Kru. I have received intel entailing of their shortages for healers in which Clarke will be sent out instead. That is where you all come in."
Echo paused her words, her hands clasped behind her back as she looked down upon the group before her. "That is when you will attack and bring her to me."
AN: It's short, I know. But its only meant to set up what's to come.
I've just finished playing Red Dead Redemption II so if guys have played it too you'll notice I used Micah's name and used the beginning of the game as a setting for this prologue.
First Chapter will be posted very soon.
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