The invaders
A peaceful land is invaded by foreigners. With their men dead, the women of Moon village are left unprotected. Refusing to be enslaved by foreign forces, the women rally together and form an army themselves. When the king's men find their location, all hell breaks loose.
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Prologue:
Cresland was on its way to becoming another conquering victory for the Diamond King.
Seeking utter and total dominance, men under King Diamond's banner terrorized the villages, killing the men and taking the women. In a time where the people needed a hero, the King of Cresland hid behind his stone walls, leaving his people to fend for themselves. Shutting his ears to the cries for help, the people of Cresland lost all faith in their sovereign, taking the war into their own hands. For days, the village men fought bravely but they were no match for the skills and tactics of the enemy.
Beating down wave after wave of resistance from the commoners, King Diamond was one step closer to reigning supreme. What he had not counted on was the village of courageous women planning his demise.
"Kill him, kill him!"
Surrounded by angry shouts, Serena did nothing to ward off the spit and rocks hurled at the man kneeling before her, his craggy face defiant and unperturbed. One of the dreaded invaders, he deserved what was coming to him. Disgusting swine.
"Where is your king?" She demanded.
Throwing back his head and laughing uproariously, the man's laughter rang loud and clear, much to the irritation of the mob around him. Sobering, he looked her straight in the eyes. "He's coming for you bitch," he snarled. "And I suggest you give him all you got."
Bristling at the threat, Serena looked to the women standing on either side of him. Giving them a brisk nod, they grabbed him, pulling his head right back. Stronger than most women, they held him down as he thrashed, his bindings chafing at his wrists. Sliding the sword from the scabbard at her side, she swung it back and forth, the steel slicing through thin air. Resting the tip of the blade against the taut skin of his throat, she made a little cut, the women cheering at the sight of blood.
"Not so tough are you, now?" she taunted. "Hmm...I wonder what your King would say if he saw you at the mercy of a woman. Oh yes, I almost forgot. You would never know, would you?"
Drawing back her sword for the final blow, his shout stayed her hand.
"Devil's whore! What makes you think you can defeat him? Your men tried and every one of them perished. When my King comes, he will set his men on all of you. Your sisters, your mothers, your friends will weep. The children will scream. And when your legs are forced apart, you will know the meaning of defeat."
"As will you."
Moving swift as a snake, she slit his throat, the sound of the man choking on his own blood filling the air. Wiping the blood from her face as she lifted weary eyes to the women surrounding her, she dropped the heavy sword and made her way out of the crowd. Looking back over her shoulder at the fallen man whose blood stained the ground, she smirked. There would be no grave for him. Only the dogs would bury him.
In need of her friend's counsel, she went in search of the village sorceress. After her cunning with the capture of the king's man, Serena had every faith the witch was the key to their victory. Wise beyond her years, the witch had powers that were legendary. With her help, they would avenge the loss of their men. Or die trying.
"My King, I must inform you that Chad has not returned."
Looking up at his head of cavalry, King Diamond straightened up from his map of Cresland.
"Yes. It has been three days," he frowned, reaching for his goblet. "Have you sent the scouts to look for him?"
"I have. And they bring me no news, my King."
Taking a sip of the rich wine, Diamond paused in thought."Chad is one of our most talented swordsman and most loyal of men. Do you know in what direction he may have went?"
"Jaedite tells me he was sent to look for survivors in the villages at your command, my King."
"That is true. Perhaps he lost his way? This is after all,new territory."
"No, I doubt that. If anything, Chad is an excellent navigator."
"And thus, his disappearance has made you suspicious," the King finished.
"Exactly."
"And what would you have me do, Lord Shields?" Diamond asked, draining his cup
"Your Majesty, I would have you send me and a few of my men to search for him, if you would permit it."
"Permission is granted. I can afford to give you two days. Return with or without him. That is all."
"Yes, your majesty."
A/N: Thank you for reading! Next chapter I will do some unfolding. And please review. Feedback would be great!
