Hi all, sorry about the long wait, but college and work eat up a lot of time. Here's the next chapter anyway, please read and review.
The Venoc Warlord and his squad of Vipers moved though the hills, their green scales blending in with the undergrowth. They were searching for any followers of one of the other Valkyrie generals who would threaten Ullar's attempt to capture of the wellspring. If they found any, they were to carry out guerilla attacks, ambushing them and inflicting as much damage as they can before beating a hasty retreat. The Warlord and Vipers were well suited for the task though, very few beings in Valhalla could catch them when they ran full speed, and in this foliage they would be hard to find if the enemy did decide to chase them.
Then, the Warlord froze, and growled to the Vipers, ordering them to hide and watch out. Hearing the beat of wings, he looked to the sky, and saw the Kyrie healer, Kelda, landing. Her actions showed that she wished to parley, so he signaled for his troops to stay hidden, waiting to hear what she had to say.
"Greetings, Warlord." Kelda said, speaking carefully, "I assume that you are here because you want the wellspring?"
"Of course, Kelda, do you think we are fools and do not know about it?" the Warlord snarled.
"Of course not, but we are not the only ones who desire it and have the forces to take it. Utgar is here, with greater force than either of our hunting parties. Whatever conflicts we have, Utgar cannot be allowed to succeed, yes? Taelord's force could defeat either of us easily, and then go on to join the main force, making our generals' chances of defeating Utgar's purpose here more remote." Kelda hoped that the Warlord would listen, even though it did not necessarily increase his chances of success.
"Really? What forces does he posses? Where is your proof?" the Warlord snapped, not believing hermerely because she saidthat it was so.
"Here is my proof," she said as she signaled one the Snipers to step forward and ordered, "Unit 307, play the recording of Utgar's forces."
The Warlord scrutinized the hologram that the Omicron then displayed. He could see that the Kyrie spoke the truth, but still did not want to have to work with his rival, even against Utagr. "Do you have a plan? Or do you plan to just my force as bait?"
"Rest assured, that is not the case, Warlord." Kelda said as she began to lay out her plan.
"Very well, Kelda," The Warlord hissed as she finished describing the plan, "We will work together to defeat Taelord's forces, but after that, our alliance is dissolved." Even though he had no other real choice, he was still discontent with his action. His mind began to work to find a way to advance his general's agenda under these circumstances.
"Good, we must move out immediately then, if we are to succeed." Kelda began ordering her Snipers to move out, while keeping an eye on the Warlord, who began doing the same.
To Be Continued...
There ya go, another chapter, even if it is short.