"All right, I've got it," Page said, as everyone gathered around the map on the table. They had all gathered onto the ship off shore, with plenty more of Kalin's ships awaiting their orders. "I take a small group of soldiers down this route and blow up the west barracks. It will draw their attention and open up the main route."
"How's that better than my idea?" Ben complained.
"We will live longer than a few second?" Alice suggested.
"Oh, well, now you're just picking holes."
"Give it up boy," Sabine sighed. "What I want to know is what my men and I do."
"That's for the future Queen to decide," Walter voiced.
"Page knows the city best. We'll follow her plan," Jade said.
"Fine. I only put mine forward to annoy her anyway," Ben admitted, though everyone knew he was only covering up his hurt ego.
"I see you've really matured over your travels," Page said sarcastically. "If you'll look at the map, we can go through the details."
"My ship will take you to the beach here," Kalin said, pointing at the nearby shore on the map.
"We can expect heavy mortar fire, but more of Logan's soldiers will be busy dealing with Page and her men," Walter said.
"I want to be in the thick of the smoke and fire and the glory. If Page takes the west route, it's only fair I take the east," Sabine spoke.
"Which leaves the centre to us. Less chance of getting lost," Ben said.
"Then we're agreed," Walter finalized.
"Are you sure you're up to this, Walter?" Alice asked, her voice laced with concern.
"Oh don't worry about me. I may feel old and tired, but the day hasn't come yet when I can't charge into and old-fashion fight."
Everyone clenched their fists and put them into the center of the circle, Jade's hand going over top.
"Then let the battle for Albion begin!" Walter exclaimed.
Ben, Walter, Alice, Jade and Sadie were dropped off on the beach of Bowerstone Old Quarter. They all saw the sight of smoke and flame, the sound of gunfire in the distance.
"Our people are getting torn to shreds out there! They need our help!" Ben exclaimed as they ran over to soldiers that Swift managed to gather.
"We need to take care of that mortar!" Walter called over the gunfire. There was a sudden explosion in the distance. Alice's eyes widened at the sight of one of Kalin's ships in flames.
"We've lost one ship! We need to hurry!" Alice exclaimed, shooting at as many soldiers as she could as they made their way up the winding road. It was hard enough being outnumbered by Logan's men, what made things worse was the mortar fire that they had to try dodging. Once they'd made it to the end of the road where the mortal was, they killed the last few guards.
"The Auroran ships should be able to move in close now. Come on Kalin. Do your stuff," Ben spoke.
Soon enough, the cannons of Kalin's ships all fired, one cannon taking down the barricade in front of Jade and her companions.
"Let's take the fight into the city!" Walter called. They made their was through the barricade in into the city, shooting at the guards.
After regrouping with Page, they all made their way to the gates separating Bowerstone Castle from Bowerstone.
"Always with the damn gates!" Ben exclaimed, after trying to open the gates, only to find it was barricaded.
"What we need are explosives. But I used mine up on the way here," Page said.
"If only we knew some sort of tiny, crazy old man who enjoyed blowing things up," Ben mused jokingly. The gates suddenly blew up conveniently, revealing Sabine and Boulder.
"Haha! Did you see that Boulder? Let the whole city bow to out thunder!" Sabine exclaimed happily.
"Hang on, how did you get to the other side in the first place?" Ben asked.
"Dwellers have their ways, my boy. Is there anyone else left to kill?"
"There will be soon. More troops are on their way. Kalin's fleet got a fair few, but not all," Page answered.
"We'll hold them off," Alice said.
"Come on Boulder, there's more fighting to be done," Sabine said.
"Good luck in there," Ben said to Walter and Jade. "Hope the crown fits."
"Let's finish this for good. While I can still stand up on my own," Walter said, before he and Jade left for the Castle.
"Ready?" Ben asked Alice, drawing her attention away from Walter and Jade.
"Ready."
Alice stood between Ben and Walter. Waiting for the new Queen of Albion. The crowd was silent, but eager to welcome the new Queen. The big, double doors of the castle opened, and Jade walked out, wearing her Queen outfit. The crowd awaiting erupted in loud cheers, bits of confetti littering the place grounds. Jade took her stand in front of the balcony's railing, smiling at the crowd in front of her. Walter then lifted up a golden crown, before placing it on Jade's dark brown hair.
"All hail the Queen of Albion!"
"All stand to attention for the Queen of Albion," Walter said, as Jade entered the throne room. Page, Sabine, Boulder, Kalin, Ben and Alice around the throne, which Jade took a seat on, with Logan stood opposite of, in front of the hundreds of people, all wanting nothing more than Logan dead.
"Logan, former king of Albion, you stand accused today of crimes against the Kingdom and it's people. Those who brought you to justice here will now speak," Walter said.
"There's not a soul alive in the kingdom who hasn't suffered for his glory. And plenty who've died for it. I says, let him have some death of his own," Sabine spoke angrily.
"Look, I'm not one for lopping peoples heads off. But we saw Major Swift executed, like it was a bloody circus act! He deserves nothing less as far as I'm concerned!" Ben said gruffly.
"But aren't we better than that? Isn't that why we fought to be here now? I've seen what Logan has done to this city. People starving to death, children forced to work…but killing him now won't solve anything," Page spoke reason.
"It is not my place to decide his fate. But his betrayal condemned many of my people to death. He promised us salvation and then left us to face the darkness alone," Kalin said.
"I had good reason to break that promise. And I had good reason for all the crimes you claim I committed," Logan spoke up. "The day I returned to Albion, I received a visit from a blind seer. Theresa. Our mother's guide. She showed me the future of this kingdom, the darkness in Aurora is coming here, bringing death, destruction, the end of our way of life. The sacrifices I had to make. I did them to protect Albion. If a few had to suffer, it was to build an army. If a few had to die, it was to save a country. I have spent years preparing for this attack. Let me stand by your side now and all my soldiers will be yours to command. Let us face the coming darkness together."
"If this is true…if it really is coming here…we're all in grave danger," Walter said grimly.
"It is," Alice spoke up, all eyes trained on her. "It is coming. I've been told of this."
"Then he speaks truth."
"You have the power over life and death, sister. Now choose," Logan said.
A/N: Oooh cliff hanger 0_0 What do you think guys, will Jade let him live or kill him?