The Prophecy of Loyalty
Chapter 1 Returning
The stadium was thrumming with energy, people packed the stands. Across the arena from a 12 year old boy stood a scarred rat sitting on it haunches.
Gregor looked over to Ripred sword in hand, aware that they were the show and that he was about to be torn apart in front of thousands of people.
A horn sounded and Ripred lumbered to his feet.
"Sorry Kid" He said
With those words he sprung into action, at first Gregor could block the rat's attacks but it wasn't long before Ripred had him beat. He lay on the moss, his sword several feet away. Ripred hesitated not wanting to do what he knew he must to survive.
Luxa and Aurora flew down to the arena, Gregor started to call out for help but she ignored him.
"Kill him." Luxa said bluntly. Ripred looked down to Gregor in disgust and then raised his paw, lightening fast Gregor was mortally wounded he saw a white flash of fur as the Bane jumped in and killed Luxa and Aurora.
Gregor woke up in cold sweat the floor of his tiny room, it had been a little over a month and he still had nightmares. He couldn't take it anymore he didn't belong up here he belonged in the subterranean world miles beneath his feet. Gregor had friends there and he didn't have to hide his scars, he unconsciously checked his pocket to make sure he still had the photo, he would never forget Luxa.
Although Gregor had been trying his best to adjust to life in the overland he couldn't help but to collect things for his return in a broken washer.
Next he checked the clock, 4AM perfect. Then he started to write his note.
Dear Mom, Dad, Lizzie, and Boots
I'm going to Regelia don't chase after me, I don't belong up here and I never will. Don't worry about me I'll be fine.
Love,
Gregor
After writing his note that he knew wouldn't score him many points with his parents he checked the currents, they were up. As he lowered himself down he let his mind wander, he would be with his friends! He couldn't wait to see Howard, Mareth, Nike and everyone.
By the time he reached the ground it had to be around 4:30 but the time was the last thing on his mind. He clicked his tongue and saw in perfect vision the cavern around him, he could "see" in the dark with echolocation that Ripred had forcefully knocked into his head. Gregor ran quickly knowing that there were still rats that didn't like him very much. When he reached the outskirts of the city a scout picked him up and whisked him away to high hall.
High hall was abuzz with activity it had only been like this twice in just over a year, War had come to the underland.