Kingdom of Katolis
After a few days the group that remained made a plan the plan was to save Anthony and Callum. Abby thought that if she got a guards uniform then she could sneak Xara and Rayla into the castle. After evading capture in the city Abby got what she needed, a uniform, a horse, a carriage, and two prisoners. After getting ready they started the way toward the castle, when they got there they couldn't go back.
"Guard, where is your detachment?" The Commanding Guard said.
"They're taking precautions and looking for any weapons the assassins could have hid in the city, sir." Abby said in her new uniform.
"Why didn't they send more troops with you?" The Commander Guard said.
"They want as many people looking for the weapons as possible, sir." Abby said.
"Well, we'll help escort them to where the other assassin is being held." The Commander Guard said. "Lieutenant, send word that the other assassins have been captured."
"Yes sir." A Guard said.
After they were taken off the carriage they were brought into the castle. After a few minutes they sprang the trap, they took of their shackles and attacked the guards. Xara grabbed one of the guards spears and knocked two of them out, Rayla used the shackles and whacked a guard in the face. The remaining guards drew their weapons and attacked the group. Rayla was able to get her weapons back and took down a guard with a sweeping kick. Abby drew her sword and stabbed a guard in the chest and the guard fell. Xara took out the last guard and they assessed the situation.
"Okay, you know the plan, Ralya and I will go and find Callum and Ezran while you go find Anthony, then we high tail it out of here before anyone finds out." Abby said.
"Right, good luck and don't get caught." Xara said.
"You to." Abby said.
Viren's Office
"So what's the game plan?" Soren said.
"If General Amaya finds out that we've been hiding Callum and Ezran then she will not follow us." Viren said.
"What do you want us to do?" Claudia said.
"Kill the kids." Viren said. Both Claudia and Soren were shocked about what their father said. Yes, he told them to kill the kids once before but they were home and safe. Soren didn't feel like killing kids, especially after the incident after when he and Claudia went to the Moon Arcanum. Claudia didn't want to strain the already fragile relationship her and Callum shared.
"B-but their not a threat, and also General Amaya won't go to the tower." Soren said. "So we shouldn't."
"And they're our friends, we can get them on our side." Claudia said.
"I DON'T CARE, j-just do what I ask you to do, please." Viren said. "The larger picture is at hand."
Both Soren and Claudia begrudgingly agreed to their fathers demands. They went off to kill the princes and to follow their fathers plan.
Abby's team
They soon left to see if they can find their targets. Ralya helped Abby sneak past a few guards and into one of the towers. After going up a few flights of stairs they reached a door. "Are you sure this is it?" Abby said.
"Yes, Callum told me that he and Ezran lived in the highest part of the castle." Rayla said. Abby the proceeded to bust down the door with great force. When they saw who was inside they saw Callum holding a chair and Ezran behind him with Bait. Callum then let go of the chair and hugged Rayla.
"I can't believe you came back." Callum said with a tear in his eye. "We've been stuck up here for days."
"Don't worry, were getting everyone out." Rayla said.
"Everyone?" Callum said.
"Anthony got captured helping us escape." Rayla said. "Oh Ezran, I should t-"
"Callum filled me in on everything, even the giant titans." Ezran said. "And you must be Abby?"
"Yep, and I would like not to get caught so let's go." Abby said. They quickly ran down the stairs and went to the courtyard.
Other Side of the Castle
After going through the halls Xara found a door leading down under the castle. She went down the stairs and found two guards. She quickly took them down and opened the door, when she did she saw Anthony with blood all over him. She quickly ran to him cutting him down and leaning him on the wall.
"Anthony...Anthony!" Xara yelled.
"I-i'm here, i'm here." Anthony said with a weak voice.
"Oh thank the Dragon King you're alive, let me see those wounds." Xara said. As she was patching Anthony up she noticed that he was smiling at her. "What?"
"Oh, I didn't think you guys would be able to come back and save me." Anthony said. "You know, the several hundred guards they added."
"Well like I would leave my favorite idiot in a place like this." Xara said. She got him fully bandaged and got him on his feet. "Can you walk?"
"Well, they didn't break me mentally that's for sure." Anthony said.
"Okay, get on my back then." Xara said.
"Okay." Anthony said giving Xara a kiss. He got on her back and they went up the stairs. After getting up the stairs they went to the courtyard. When they got there they were met with a hundred guards and General Amaya waiting for them.
"Oh no." Xara said.
"Surrender and i'll consider if you live." Amaya signed.
"It's the silent reaper, I thought that she was at the border." Xara said.
"Great, her." Anthony said.
"What?" Xara said.
"She's the one that did this to me." Anthony said.
"What!" Xara said. "Then I won't hold back on her." She placed Anthony on the ground leaning on a wall and started walking over to Amaya.
"Go get her honey!" Anthony said. His statement disgusted the guards and Amaya. When Amaya turned her attention to Xara she noticed that she started to glow. Xara was connecting to her fire magic which gave her enhanced strength, speed, stamina, endurance, and a high level of intimidation. Amaya was wondering how she activated her powers even though that she wasn't anywhere close to a Fire Arcanum. Xara then unsheathed the swords from her back and took an offensive posture. Amaya did the same unsheathing her sword and readying her shield.
Both combatants stared at each other and were waiting for the other to strike. After a few minutes a bells tower rang and they charged at one another. Xara started slashing at Amayas shield but wasn't getting through. Amaya then swung her sword at Xara and missed due to Xaras now fast speed. Xara got behind Amaya and landed a solid blow to her back. Amaya fell and covered herself with her shield. She then slammed the shield into Xaras gut and swung at her head. Xara was able to get out of the way, but the sword left a small mark on her cheek.
Xara then jumped back and landed on some barrels. Xara tool advantage of this and threw a barrel at Amaya. Amaya blocked the barrel but was cut off guard by Xara disarming her shield leaving her with one sword. Xara then made a fury of attacks and Amaya was trying to defend but without her shield she couldn't do much. Xara landed several hits on Amaya until she was pushed back by Amaya grabbing a guards shield. Amaya then threw the shield at Xara and making a run for her own. Xara blocked the shield but was then slammed into a wall by Amayas shield. Both the guards and Anthony were surprised by both womens resilience to one another's attacks.
The two then started the battle up again with more furious attacks. Xara was tearing through Amayas shield while Amaya was blocking and striking with her sword. Xara then swept under Amaya and made her fall. Then Xara struck, missing Amayas head by an inch. Amaya recovered and slammed her shield into Xaras head making her stumble back. Amaya soon got up and went on the offensive, she struck Xara in the chest with her sword making her fall back to a wall. Xara then was covering her wound and her powers began to fade. Amaya then swung her sword but was caught by Xaras swords. Xara then kicked Amaya in the leg making her kneel, she then flipped over Amayas back and swung one of her swords and made a deep gash in her cheek.
Amaya got up and both combatants were visibly tired. Xara then rushed at Amaya knocking her shield out of her hands and striking at her leg. She left a giant gash in her leg and Amaya fell to the ground in pain. Xara then swung both swords at Amayas head, but before she could give the killing blow she was stopped by a voice. "STOP!"
Xara then looked behind her and saw Callum with his hand reached out. He was with Abby, Rayla, and a young boy, probably Prince Ezran. She lowered her weapons and stepped back from Amaya. Amaya was shocked that her nephews were here and alive. Both the boys ran to her and gave her a big hug. She hugged them back and started to cry in joy that the boys were safe. Then an explosion came from the castle door revealing Viren with his staff extended.
"It looks like my children can't kill two simple brats!" Viren said. Abby grabbed Anthony and Rayla jumped over to protect her friends.
"You knew that they were alive?!" Amaya signed.
"Yes, and I should have finished the job myself." Viren said casting a dark orb. He then threw it at Amaya but it was blocked by the guards shields.
"It seems that the guards know who the bad guy is now." Abby said.
"General, get out of here with the princes, my men can handle this." The Commander Guard said. All the guards then aimed their weapons at Viren and prepared for attack.
"Thank you commander, I will remember you." Amaya signed.
"No need General." The Commander guard said.
"NO, YOU WILL NOT LEAVE!" Viren shouted creating several more dark orbs and throwing them at the guards.
"Lets go." Abby said. The team then ran out of the castle gates with a few new members. Before they could get far Claudia and Soren blocked their path.
"Not so fast, we're not done yet." Soren said.
"Just give us the princes and you can leave." Claudia said.
"Like we're gonna do that." Anthony said.
Then out of nowhere a shuttle came from the sky and the doors opened to reveal the other jaeger pilots. "Hello comrades, want lift?" Sasha said.
"Sasha, am I glad to see you." Abby said.
"Get on, we didn't get permission to do this." Raleigh said.
The team then got on and flew away as fast as they could from the capital. Soren and Claudia had horrified looks on their faces thinking of the punishments that their father will give them. When they walked into the castle they saw all one hundred guards dead and the Commander guards head roll to their feet. They then saw their father covered in the guards blood and heavily breathing. He then composed himself and walked over to his kids.
"It's okay, we'll get them back." Viren said.
"W-what do we do now?" Claudia said.
"We start creating out 'army'." Viren said walking into the castle.
Capital of Xadia
Onya was pacing thinking of what to say in her report to Pentecost. Before she turned around she felt a finger on her shoulder. She jumped and saw Pentecost right in front of her. "OH, Sir Pentecost, w-what are you doing here?"
"I'm here for the report." Pentecost said.
"Oh, r-right." Onya then gave him the report and he skimmed through it.
"Where are the pilots?" Pentecost said.
"Oh, their on a mission." Onya said.
"Then why are their jaegers still here?" Pentecost said.
Before Onya could speak a shuttle landed in the hangar bay. Pentecost then walked up to the shuttle when the door opened revealing the pilots. The pilots then had shocked faces and a few of them looked liked they had a heart attack.
"Ma de." Cheung Wei said.
"Pilots, you have a lot of explaining to do." Pentecost said.
"Is it too late to run?" Anthony said.
Hey guys, the 21st chapter is out and I hope you like it, please send feedback and have a nice day :)