Hello everyone. Here is chapter 3 for Gods against a King. I hope that you will enjoy it. :)
King Blu was on his way to join his men for the war against princess Celestia, when his third son, Tiago, got his attention as King Blu began to walk over to his son in order to find out if Tiago wanted to talk to him about something important, probably about him surviving or not surviving the war.
Prince Tiago was looking concerned about something and it was that concern, which caught the attention of his father as the latter was now kneeled down to his level as Tiago was finding it difficult to talk to his father as he knew that there is a war going on and that the army needs the help of his father, so he finally spoke his mind.
"So, Tiago, what's the matter, son?" asked King Blu as he became curious. "Did you want to tell me, something?".
"Yes, dad, I was wondering if..." said Prince Tiago as he finally spoke his mind. "...Can I come with you?, to fight against Celestia?".
"Unfortunely, son, I can't allow that" said King Blu as he touched Tiago's shoulder. "Because if I did, you might get killed and I would blame myself, for that".
"I know, but, it's better than staying here" said Prince Tiago as he looked down. "You know, doing nothing?, I just want to help in defeating Celestia".
"Well, I can understand that, Tiago, I really do" said King Blu as he smiled. "But I'm going to need you, to look after your mother, adoptive brother and your sisters, for me".
Prince Tiago nodded his head in understanding as his father hugged him before he left to fight against princess Celestia, knowing that the evil princess poses a threat to everything that King Blu held dear and it was his job to make sure that the threat is eliminated or go down fighting.
Apart from King Blu, his friends are also saying their goodbyes to their loved ones, Marcus was given flowers by his wife, Stella, who also gave him a few kisses before he left to join the army, while Sorrel gave her husband, Tomada, a flower before she gave him a kiss, which he returned before hugging their two children as he left to join the army.
Eventually, King Blu found his horse, Sally, before mounting her as he joined his men in the long march to Minas in order to confront princess Celestia before anyone else is killed by her, knowing that many innocent peasants have died today and that no one else should have to die.
Two days later, King Blu and his men have arrived at Dunharrow where they had an emergency meeting as they began to discuss battle plans in order to try to find a weakness in their enemy that they can use to their advantage, knowing that any weakness in their enemy will give them a sign of hope.
"Our scouts reported that, Celestia is not alone" said Bosco as he reported the scout's findings. "Charles is with her and Celestia has, at least, 15,000 men, at her disposal".
"Good work, Bosco, that is really nice work" said King Blu before he turned his attention to Marcus. "How many men, that we have, Marcus?".
"Currently standing at, 2,000 archers, my King" said Marcus as he read a piece of parchment. "2,500 cavalry men, 5,000 infantry and 1,000 dragon slayers".
"Dragon slayers?, what's special about them?" asked Tomada as he became confused. "Are they some kind of special forces, or something?".
"Yes, they are, Tomada, a very special force" said King Blu as he explained a bit about them. "They wear black armour, have square shields and wield long pikes as well as axes".
"With all due respect, your majesty, I get it" said Tomada as he was now confused. "I was actually wondering, why they are so special".
"It's a secret, only I know, Tomada" said Bosco as he smiled at Tomada. "You'll see what I mean, when they enter the battle".
"Minas is, most likely, still standing" said King Blu as he spoke up again. "It might last a couple of days or a week at the most, if we're lucky, which means that we-".
Suddenly, King Blu was interrupted when one of his scouts ran into the tent and he announced that princess Celestia was about to break through Mina's gates before asking his King if they should attack first, which allowed Blu a few seconds to think before he eventually gave his response.
"Assemble, the troops, quickly" said King Blu as he started giving orders. "When we arrive in Minas, the cavalry need to be in front of the infantry and archers".
When the order was carried out and everyone was ready, King Blu continued his army's long march to Minas as they needed to get there as quickly as possible if they are to have any chance of helping the defendants of Minas in fending off princess Celestia and King Charles, along with their army.