Yukiko: Hehehe, sorry guys about me not updating for like forever. Writer's Block was being a bitch and keeps coming back every time I try to write it down. Please forgive me. But don't worry, I have the whole thing in my head so I'll be able to get this story up and running again. Chibiussa is not currently here at the moment so please forgive her for her absence and she sends her deepest apology.
Legends!
"Talking"
Thoughts
Deity
David watched and followed his wife as they made their way down the corridors of the bedchamber hallways. They walked in silence enjoying each others presence however they deeply missed the little shouts of "Hurry up Daddy! Mommy! We're going to beat you to the kitchen!". David missed his children very much and he knew Rush did as well. He had to find a way to get to them somehow without placing Rush in any danger that may harm her mental well-being. Rush kept her eyes straight forward listening to their feet drag along the carpet halls and David's breath; she knew he was planning something for his breaths came in short, quick, and labored. She knew he was planning on getting their children back in their arms with starting a fight, which was hard because she knew that Serina would not give up without a fight.
What are we going to do now, Dave…
As they reached the kitchen, there was nobody there for all the chefs and maids have gone for their break, so the couple just let themselves in. Rush walked to one of the table and sat there while David fished something for her to eat; a hot pot of stew that was prepared to tonight's supper. Taking the spoon, Rush gratefully ate as the hot soup of the stew ran down her tired throat, warming up her body in an instant. David watched as Rush ate silently commenting how cute she was when she's eating. Once when he actually told her that, she blushed and threw her dinner at him telling him to shut up, but that was when she was in her 9 months of pregnancy. David chuckled at the memory and Rush heard his little fun and raised an eyebrow at him, who just waved it off like it was nothing and surely enough, Rush went back to eating. After a while, Torgal came through the doors asking David to meet in the meeting room alone; which was kinda suspicious to Rush that she wasn't invited, but David gave her a reassuring glance,
"It's alright, Love. I'll be back probably some important bill I have to see, continue eating and I'll meet you back in our room."
He gave a quick kiss upon Rush's forehead and walked off behind Torgal who gave her a sadden look before leaving. Rush was all alone in the kitchen and one of the maids walked in on her, returning from her break.
"Oh! Lady Rush, I didn't notice you there."
Rush looked up from her food, "Hey, Hope. Back from your break?"
Hope nodded, "Yes ma'am."
Hope was a young teenage girl at the age of 16, who needed a job to help her siblings that are living in the homes in Athlum. Rush, Leon and Reina were taking a walk one day through the city enjoying the sun. They came across Hope when she was struggling with her 3 siblings, who were thirteen, eleven, and five. Hope was trying to calm the little one that was crying very loudly and the eleven year old was up to his mischievous ways again to the citizens out on the street. The thirteen year old was in a shop buying the groceries and couldn't help his sister out. Rush felt sorry for her and went over with her children to help them out and they were shocked and honored to meet the Queen of Athlum and have her help them with their problems. Hope wanted to decline the offer, but was silenced at Rush's trademark smile and told Leon and Reina to help Hope's brother with the groceries while Rush stopped the little trouble maker. That day Hope became friends with Rush and the Queen would visit them everyday soon earning a very good friendship. One day, Rush just popped the question if Hope wanted to work in Athlum Castle and that she didn't have to live in the workers corridor, at night Hope could go home to her siblings and return in the next morning and every since then, Hope has been calling Rush, "Lady Rush".
Rush sighed, "We've been through this, Hope. Just call me Rush, everyone here does."
"Alright Rush."
The Queen of Athlum smiled, "That's better."
Hope looked around the kitchen, "You're by yourself here? Where is Lord David?"
Rush slowly played with her food by stirring the stew with her spoon, "Off to a meeting with the Generals and I wasn't invited."
Hope sat next to Rush, "Maybe it's something small that you don't need to worry about, he'll be back soon."
"I hope your right."
"And we received a note from your Grandmother saying that you must come to Elysion without Rush."
David sat on this throne listening to Emmy's report contemplating on what to do next.
"Lord David, you're not actually going to do as she demands?"
Pagus looked at Torgal, "He must, otherwise the children shall pay for Lord David's misjudgment in listening to what she wants. We are trying to find a solution that does not bring violence and bloodshed in order to save them both."
Blotcher looked at David, "What will we do now?"
David closed his eyes and thought about it for a moment. If he went to Elysion with Rush, then they might hurt Leon and Reina, but if he went without her, Rush will found out and just follow after them either way.
David rubbed his temples vigorously, "We shall abide to her wishes, however," he turned to look at Pagus and Irina, "I need you both to stay her and make sure Rush gets her rest, remember what Deity has told us; her mind is not stable just yet."
Pagus nodded and Irina said, "Of course David, we'll do everything that we can!"
David nodded and stood up, "Alright then, Torgal, Emmy, Blotcher prepare a handful of troops and begin our march to Elysion."
The three Generals saluted, "Yes my Lord."
David turned to his cousin, "Alexis, I need you to stay here and protect them, you are the only available swordsman in this castle besides Rush. Please go to the weapons corridor and select a weapon and protect them."
Alexis gave a playful that almost resembles Rush, "You got it!"
Little did they know, they were all heading into a devastating trap.
It's been nearly a couple of hours after David left and Rush was growing bored sitting and waiting in their bedroom. With a cry of frustration, Rush stomped out of the room towards the throne room only to be met by Irina, Pagus and Alexis who were huddled up in a triangle. Irina was the first to notice Rush,
"Rush!" She ran to hug her around the waist, Alexis and Pagus smiled at the scene which never got old for them.
"Hey, Irina, Lex, Pagus." Rush looked around seeing the room empty, "Where are the others?"
Pagus and the other girls stiffened, they haven't come up with an excuse to use against Rush. Shit, shit, shit!
Alexis spoke up, "They went to take care of something in Yamain Plains."
Pagus and Irina stared at her with wide eyes thinking that it's not going to work,
"Then why didn't he bring me along? He knows I could be some help."
That's when Deity decided to materialize beside Rush,
He did not want you to worry. It is just an investigation on the happenings in that area; nothing to worry about. Now shall we go for a walk?
Something's not right thought Rush, David would always tell her about his leaving from Athlum and when he will return. Rush eyed Deity and the rest of the little group suspiciously before walking away with Deity at her side. As soon as the two left, Pagus, Irina and Alexis let out a deep sigh of relief that Rush actually bought that lie.
"How long can we keep this up?" asked Alexis. Pagus didn't know the answer himself.
Irina thought about it, "Rush is going to find out very soon, sooner than we think."
Rush and Deity walked along the cobbled stone path towards the gardens in silence; Rush was kinda of giddy about David keeping her in the dark. Deity kept stealing glances at the woman wondering when was she going to pop the question, which was now.
"Where is Dave exactly?"
Deity stiffened slightly but did not answer that question. Rush stopped in front of Deity and placed her hands on her hips,
"Where is Dave, Deity. I know you know exactly where he is, I can feel it. You've been inside my mind for many years. I can tell you're lying."
Deity turned to look at one of the pillars, I can't lie to you at all, can I?
"Nope."
David and the other Generals gathered troops to march to Elysion.
Rush's eyes widen, "Why?"
Deity looked at Rush directly in the eyes, They are going to rescue your children from David's grandmother, Serina. David received a letter not too long ago to not allow you to accompany them. If you were to come, Serina would have your children…
Deity wasn't able to finish the sentence for Rush has already taken off to the armory to head straight for Elysion. Deity teleported to the throne room informing Irina, Pagus and Alexis what had happened and be ready to join Rush.
Irina sighed, "I told you so."
David made their way through the Ivory Peaks with much haste for his children are waiting for him to be rescued. A coil in his mind literally screamed at him as if warning him of danger, but David was blinded by the determination to save the twins that he completely ignored it. Torgal and the other two Generals looked at David with concern because the blond hadn't said one word to them or the soldiers since they left Athlum, so they left them to his thoughts knowing that he was stressed out about the whole thing anyways. As they neared the gates of Elysion which was still a couple miles away, but it was in viewing distance, David noticed Leon and Reina standing on the road watching them.
"LEON! REINA!" David sprinted towards the twins with the troops behind him closely. As soon as David was no more than meters away, he can tell something was wrong, the twins' eyes were unfocused and foggy, their mouths ajar, and they were not holding hands as they usually did.
"Leon? Rei? Are you alri…" he saw a person dressed in a black cloak walk behind the twins and places their hands on their shoulders. When the person spoke, David recognize it was male and strangely familiar.
"Time to play with Daddy now."
The man handed Leon a sizable sword and the boy immediately charged at his father.
"Leon!"
David was able to dodge the blade just a slight, but he wasn't able to dodge the second blow.
"Lord David!"
The blond heard Emmy's cry and he just noticed the deep wound on his shoulder that was gushing out blood quickly. He was getting light-headed fast and he couldn't defend himself or fight back because that was his son.
"What have you done with them?" demanded David at the cloaked man.
"Nothing really, just talked them into seeing the light of things."
David growled and sprinted at the man, Maybe they are on some kind of spell. David didn't notice Reina lift up her arms and spoke in a monotone voice,
"Spark."
Sparks shot out of her fingertips and slammed straight onto David unguarded chest, sending him flying back to where he started. Faintly, David could hear Torgal and the troops yell out his name. Emmy rushed forward to the cloaked man but Reina blocked her path.
"Blackout."
Dark shadows flowed out of Reina's body, spreading quickly throughout the skies and engulfing everything in its path; including David and his troops.
Rush!
Rush quickly fumbled with her sword buckle and slightly cursed as the sword dropped out of her reach. She order Pagus and Alexis to ready a good handful of soldiers and leaders that were willing to march and fight to Elysion. When Rush asked Nora to come along, Nora immediately grabbed her stuff and yelled, "HELL YES!"
Quickly picking up the sword and latching onto the belt, Rush sprinted her way towards the castle gates and be greeted by Pagus, Irina, Alexis, a grinning Nora and a good handful of soldiers. Rush walked towards them and gave each of them a nod. Rush was wearing her black armor dress suit and had a pearl white fabric on her right shoulder and cascaded down to her ankles, this was used as a sign for notifying others that she was in royalty, Queen of Athlum. David's would be on his right shoulder as well, and his fabric was colored red, as the sign of being the King or Lord.
Rush looked at every face of the soldiers and noted that some of them she recognize as they all fought together against the Conqueror many years ago. Rush took hold of her sword and raised it up in the air,
"WE MARCH TO ELYSION!"
She was answered back by a loud roar that the soldiers are with her throughout the way. Rush warmly smiled and led the way out of Athlum, Deity reappeared once more only being seen by Rush, Pagus, Irina and Alexis. Rush suddenly felt a cold shiver down her spine and heard a weak voice in the back of her head, Rush…
She recognized at once that it was Dave; he sounded so weak, almost like he was injured of some sort.
Hold on Dave, Leon, Rei, Mom's coming.
Yukiko: Alas! I have updated this story! Well I hope no one will throw pitchfork and throwing knives at me because my cousins beat you to it.
1. I will be addressing David and Rush as King Queen of Athlum, because it seems suitable for this story.
So if you think it weird… TOO BAD! I like it. Review it please, then I'll update the next chapter sooner.
Till Next Time,
Yukiko Shiroryuu