Runescape: The Black Army
I never truly knew what I wanted, other than I loved questing on my own. I have never had big tasks… things such as grabbing supplies for some of my family members from long distances.
I know the lands well. Bourne into it, I have gained knowledge of every tree, brush, and weed of this land.
We had a rich colony, full of vibrant colors and vast lands to explore. Our crops were juicy and full of life. Flocks of birds fathered in my yard everyday as we fed them healthy pieces of bread and seeds.
There was much peace with families since we all stayed together in love and friendship. The time was peaceful...
...Or so we thought...
It rained one day. Pouring. It was around 5:00, usually the time the sun was about to set. I wanted to explore the outside world as I do everyday, but all I saw was the water trickling down my window with flashes of lighting every minute or so.
I saw something in the distance, what seemed to look like a small light that glowed orange just over a hill. I squinted my eyes to get a better look. The fire was coming closer, and as I looked, more fire began to pop up. My eyes widened and my heart pounded.
"The Black Army." I whispered heavily. I rushed to my mother's room to find her reading her favourite book. She smiled at me, but she instantly wiped it from her face.
"What's wrong?" I bent my head down knowing what the army was coming for.
"The Black Army has arrived..." My mother gasped and dropped her book in her lap. She threw the covers off of her lap and rushed to the window. I saw the fear crawling in her face.
"No... No, no, no not now!" She exclaimed "Just a little longer..."
"I have no choice mom... We both knew this day would come... it's... for the best."
Tears rolled off both of her cheeks as she grasped me in the tightest hug she had given me for years. I too began to cry. Life seemed shorter than anyone else's at this time.
A minute later we heard knocking at the door. "Open up! We don't want to use force!"
My mother warily opened the door to find a soldier in the thickest, blackest suit of armour made from the thickest steel imaginable. He was holding a written document by a king from another land.
"Your son is seventeen years old now... he must enlist with us as a new soldier of the Black Army. He is commanded to train and fight for us in our battles, and win. Don't worry ma'am... we have done this many times and we DO know how hard it is for you" The guard showed sympathy in his expression while talking.
"He will not instantly go into immediate training... He will have time to explore a new land before he helps us. We will take good care of your son, and by our loyalty, you can trust us when we say you will see your son again one day."
Mother continued crying at the loss of seeing me for a very long time. She looked around the community where the other guards were taking hold of their sons at age seventeen or older.
"I understand" She said. "Just give me one last moment with my baby boy..."
She turned around and instantly gave me a tight hug again. I did the same.
"We both knew this would happen... You have been so good to me and I couldn't be more proud of you. Your father would be proud too. And maybe... you'll see him"
"I know. Dad has been gone for too long now. It would be nice if I saw him again. I WILL return home one day mom. I promise. Don't worry about me, I'll make sure I write to you and let you know how everything is... I love you mom..." A tear rolled down my cheek
"I love you too son..." We let go of each other slowly knowing we won't get to see each other for a very long time... or ever again...
"Let's go soldier." The soldier said.
"Bye mom."
"Bye son."
I made my way out the door still looking back in her direction, glancing at everything that I had in the house. I looked back to my mom one last time that was on the ground crying. The soldier shut the door, and that was the last time I have ever seen her.
