Gundalian Victory
Chapter 2: Falling into Darkness
A/N: I would just like to say, as a forewarning, that if I get any of the character's names or personalities wrong in this next chapter, feel free to point out the obvious so I can rectify it. Enjoy the Chapter!
Neithia, Queens Throne Room
General POV
"Mother, I have failed you, the Brawlers will not help us." Said Fabia, feeling full of despair and sadness.
"Even when you told them the truth this still happened?" asked the Queen, shock clear as day. "What or who could have made them act like this?"
However, Princess Fabia paused before saying anything, as she would have hoped to not tell her mother about the Brawlers joining the Gundalians, as it would completely destroy the morale of the Queen and Neithia altogether, destroying the war effort.
However, Fabia could not lie to the Queen of Neithia, so she delivered her grave news.
"It seems, mother, that the Gundalians have played a part in this horrible act." Said Fabia, pausing with despair, "As they have corrupted the Brawlers onto their side."
The Throne Room and its inhabitants seemed to freeze in time, as silence reigned supreme.
Then, finally, the Queen of Neithia said, "Then all is lost."
Gundalia, Emperors Castle, Living Quarters
Dan's POV
I truly felt I belonged here; everything about this place to me just seemed to be so dark, yet inviting. Everyone here seemed to treat me as a superior, sometimes calling me sir even. Which I don't mind as, strangely, I quite literally recently have started to loathe being in command.
As long as I get revenge and rule over the Neithians for the crimes they have committed against the Gundalian Empire, nothing else matters. I thought to myself darkly. Wait, What? What's happening to me, am I really changing into a monster?
However, all those thoughts were rushed aside and replaced with dark ones as Shun entered the room.
"Hi Dan, Emperor Barodius requests our presence in the Throne Room immediately."
Shun, like most of the other Battle Brawlers, was also falling deeper and deeper into the darkness, which I found myself easily doing so myself. What's more, in fact is that I enjoyed it when it happened.
"At least I hope this time he will finally allow us to conduct our revenge on the Neithians." Shun adds, a smile full of malice etched onto his face.
"Well then, if that's the case, why are we still here?" I asked, copying Shun's look and heading for the door, with the dark brawler himself, following close behind.
Gundalia, Emperors Throne Room
Jake's POV
I don't what it is about this place but it just feels dark and evil and what's more, I noticed that the other Brawlers have changed into evil and dark monsters just by being here and around Gundalians. I fear what they are becoming and what I could become if I stay here for too long.
My thoughts were interrupted, however, as the Brawlers and I reached the throne room and kneeled before Emperor Barodius.
General POV
"Ah, the famed Battle Brawlers, Ren has been telling me that you want revenge on the Neithians as soon as possible, is this true? Said Barodius with an evil smile on his face, seeing the Brawlers kneeling before him.
However, the Brawlers didn't seem to see this as Dan, speaking for them all, replied in a dark voice, "Yes, my lord, we having been waiting for this opportunity for many days."
Ren, who had been standing there next to Barodius the whole time, only copied Barodius' evil smile after hearing this.
"Well then, who am I to stop you? I will see to it that you shall do just that tomorrow, when we begin our major offensive on Neithia. Do not fail me! You are dismissed!"
With that, all the Brawlers walked out with dark expressions on their faces.
Well, all the Brawlers except Jake.
Jake's POV
That's it! I've got to get out of here before I turn into a dark monster! He thought with fear.
I just pray there is an opportunity tomorrow to flee.
A/N: Well, let's just say that there are now only ¾ Brawlers who serve Gundalia.