-Chapter 1-
The Story Unfolds
"No!" He stood there, stunned at the sight before him; his mother and father. No, his entire town wiped out. No longer on the face of the planet. The young lad collapsed over his father's body, crying. A dark shadow descended over the boy, and when he looked up, he awoke.
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He gasped as he shot up from his bed.
"That's the second one this week, and it's only Monday night. Might as well get up and start my rounds." He stood up and headed for the washroom when he was greeted by the maid.
"Greetings, Knight."
"Morning, Maid."
"The King has summoned your presence in the throne room Sir."
"Very well, I shall be there soon enough." He hastily put on his full armor, which only took five minutes. He lifted his visor from his face, grabbed his weaponry and headed to the throne room.
"You requested for me sir?" He kneeled in front of the King and looked down.
"Look at your King, Kyo, when you speak." As said, Kyo lifted his head and looked at him.
"As you know, there are some of my people that defy my rules."
"Yes sir, the rebels."
"They seem to have gotten outside help from all over the lands. They are confident that they can overthrow my kingdom. They will begin the attack soon."
"But Sir, they would be mad. They would have to cross the river and go over the mountains. If they were to go around, they would surely perish in the desert." He now stood up, but he did not mean his King any harm.
"I know, but, I have a request."
"Yes sir. What is it?" Kyo stood upright now.
"Go spy on them. Go tell them what ranks they have upon them. You may make yourself known to them, even engage them into battle. For I know that you will prevail. You were trained by me." Kyo bowed.
"As you wish. I shall return in time then."
"You do not wish a horse?"
"No, my King. They only slow me down." The maliceful King nodded.
"Go forth my strongest knight. Show them what they are up against." With that, Kyo put down his visor and left the Castle.