The city of llirea stretched out among the plains, tall spire-like buildings made of glass and stone reached into the sky like fingers of a giant skeleton. It would seem that they would knock over from strong winds, but are resiliant to them. Elven buildings incorporated into human re-design formed the structure of the entire city. The most admirable part of the city was most likely six emerald towers, of which two were destroyed long ago.
However, it was not as it was before. The city was shrouded in smoke that made it almost impossible to see. The night sky only made it tougher to detect what was beyond, the moon was bigger and brighter as if it came closer to watch the horror being wrought below. Large fires burned bright and hot among the many buildings, spreading like a hungry beast chasing it's prey, casting an eery, orange light on the tendrils of smoke that rose miles into the sky. The outer defensive walls were crushed and crumbling, bodies of those who tried to defend their beloved home lie in mangled heaps among piles of stone from the walls that were made to protect them. Screaming could be heard echoing throughout the city as any survivors were slaughtered in the streets by a ruthless enemy. I fled and escaped the horrific onslaught when it appeared we wouldn't win. If others are alive, I wish you all the luck in the world.
A short creature stumbbled across the wrecked cobblestone road, kicking aside bodies as it went. It's back was hunched over, with it's spiny back glistening in the light of roaring fires. Long skinny arms reached to the road, topped with large, serrated, bone-like claws that protruded from each of it's finger tips, dragging them across the ground as if they were a heavy burden.
It screeched at other creatures of it's stature, the others replying in the same way as was their way of communicating. The monster passed by humans as they tried to run, but being to slow, were caught and killed that instant by larger brutes, their screams were the last thing they did. The creatures only laughed, deep, rough laughs each time they killed, as if it amussed them, in which it did.
The small monstrosity entered the ruins of the castle, it's abnormaly shaped arms scratching the smooth marble as it crawled towards the throne. Beams of moonlight entered the citadel from gapping holes in the ceiling, casting smooth, almost liqiud, scintillating sparkles across the alabaster flooring. The creature passed through the beams of light, then entered darkness as if it were passing in and out of a curtain.
A mysterious, sharp voice the sound of grating stones, echoed out from the throne. "Is it done?" It asked.
The small creature stopped at the base of the throne and bowed it's head. "Yes, my lord. The city is ours." It hissed, in an almost scratchy serpentine fashion.
A couple seconds went by until that deep voice replied. "Good." It huffed. Red, glowing eyes suddenly appeared above the throne, illuminating the creatures facial features, a high jawbone, sharp gray teeth, and horns. It slowly stood, shifting it's large, muscular mass until it stood straight. A low growl escaped it's lips.
The smaller monster stumbbled back, shivering as fear gripped it's heart. "Is there... anything you want me to do?" It asked carefully, fear clearly populating it's voice.
The tall, urgal-like creature made a gruntual laugh then said. "Prepare the army. Next we destroy the Elves."
A\N: New story! I came up with this idea today at school and couldn't wait to get started writing. Chapters will not be this short, that i promise. This one was just a small little attention grabber, giving the basic idea of what is going on. And that is this: a new threat brings war to Alageasia once agian. Simple? Well more will be explained as time goes on. If you find this interesting and want more chapters, leave a review, that'll encourage me to write faster. And for those who have read my other story, Battle of the Timeline, dont worry i will continue that till the end, i know its been a while but it'll happen. So i hope you've enjoyed and will continue to as more chapters are posted. Have a good day.
- Skoilr