Continuing from last timeRea: She was still weak from her wound , she fell asleep
Esca: Rea! He panicked for a bit she just lost consciousness
Titania: that was good story she appeared out of the roots
Esca: I forgot you can do that. He looked at Rea
Titania: To think he still had hope even in front with death.
Esca: Michael… tears started pouring down from his eyes
Titania: She stretched her arm here
A new room opened , it was a forge
Esca: what…..
Titania: The fairies prepared this for you , but it still needs 3 things until it is complete.
Esca: he looked at Titania what?
Titania: Metal, fire and something to create.
Esca: he clenched his fist, he was clearly struggling to decide .
Titania: Its always ready she disappeared in the roots
Esca: Michael…..Rea…..his tears kept falling and he clenched his fist so hard it started to bleed AHHHH! He punched the rock wall, cracking it Selena…..
Esca rushed to his cave , it was snowing .
Esca: Michael believed in me… he grabbed a rock in the back and started moving it Rea had the courage to rise…..the rock was slowly moving I've been running and hiding for too long! The rock moved, behind it were blue crystals , the walls of the cave were also full of iron ore No more running . No more hiding!
The next night
Titania: she looked around for Esca looks like he left
The tree suddenly opened again
Titania: hm , so you ar- gasp her eyes widened as she saw Esca
Esca: is the forge ready? He had 2 bags , one full with the crystals and the other full of iron.
Titania: Those crystals…..amazing…she was completely impressed those are mana crystals, the purest form of magic….
Esca: Titania…the forge! He had a determined look
Titania: Here! She opened the forgeEsca put the materials down and prepared, he poured the crystals and the iron in stone buckets and threw them in the fire
Esca: This'll be my final weapon. THE PRODUCT OF MY SOUL!
The flames of the forge grew stronger and became blue as the sky
Titania: -Amazing…the flames are burning almost like they're fueled with magic, but this is not magic- she was sweating as she was watching Esca – those flames are burning with his soul-
For weeks his been working at it, day and night with no rest .The sound of the hammer hitting the iron and the steam when he cools it of
Titania: Escanor! She went to him with a piece of wood in her hands
Escanor: What is it?
Titania: Use this. She handed him the wood This is wood from the branches of Yggdrasyl .
Escanor: I can use it to make the handle. Thank you.
Titania: No. I thank you, you finally found your will to fight.
Escanor returned to his work , spring has arrived
Escanor: Finally he pulled the sword out of the water , the blade had a strong blue glow and runes written on it and the handle and guard were made from the wood.
He went our of the forge
Esca: Rea! He saw Rea , she recovered
Rea: Esca…..what's that she pointed at the sword
Esca: This he pulled it out of the scabbard This is the answer to my people's call, in my exile I kept thinking that I'm not a king, but I was just running away. This is my will to fight, The Sword of Exile.
Rea: Wow…..
Titania: I take it you went all out.
Esca: I put the last of my magic in it.
Titania: You do remember your curse, Iron king?
Esca: Yes. I live for eternity, but when I'll set foot back in the kingdom my body will slowly turn to dust.
Rea: What she seemed surprised by his curse I didn't knew…
Esca: Its ok , nothing will change my past, but I can help create a future for everyone.
Titania: This is goodbye Iron king.
She disappeared
Esca and Rea went to the kingdom
At the edge of it
Rea: Ready?
Escanor: he took a step forward Ugh his skin started drying Let's go!
At the castle
Selena: This presence she smiled My brother is back.
As they were walking, Escanor saw everyone, sick and hurt , hungry and left for dead.They arrived in the market where Michael was killed
Rea: This is where she looked sad
Escanor: Michael…I'll make sure my flame reaches your grave. He turned to the castle SELENA! COME OUT !
The guards surrounded him
Guard: HOW DARE YOU CALLING OUT OUR QUEEN?!
Escanor: MY NAME IS ESCANOR . THE KING OF THIS LAND!
The people started gathering , whispers and what not were coming from the crowd
Guard: Escanor? The king that abandoned his people?!
Escanor: I'm here to free them! He pointed the sword at the gate of the castle Even if I have to pull her out myself! He cut the air with his sword and a bright light slashed the gate, completely destroying it.
Guard: KILL HIM!
Selena: Wait! The guards stopped , she was smiling Escanor! My brother. What a pleasant surprise to see you! She noticed the sword I see you got a new toy…
Escanor: I do he pointed the sword at her But this for killing you ,not for fun.
Selena: Can it? A huge pressure came from her I already drained the weapons you made! You were a fool to put your magic in them and look at you now! You're nothing more than a dying creature.
Escanor: You're wrong . I didn't put my magic in those weapons…..I put my soul! He put his sword up and a bright blueish light shinedThe pressure dissapeared
Selena: What? She didn't knew what happened
Escanor: Better a strong blue fire aura was around him Now we're even.
Selena: you recalled your magic? Laugh Fine then, I'll just take them again!
(Battle text)
Selena created 2 fire balls and threw them at Escanor
Escanor slashed right through them and began changing at Selena
Selena: nup.
Selena started flying
Escanor: 2 can play like that!
Escanor jumped at her and swinged his sword trying to cut her
He flew right by her
Selena: you missed she noticed something on her cheek , she got cut Bastard!
Escanor began falling back down , he put his blade in front of his face to strike Selena down
Selena created a barrier and stopped Escanor's attack
Selena: DIE!
Escanor: YOU FIRST!
he cut the barrier and cut Selena on the side , he landed
Selena landed on the ground, her wound was weird though
Selena: What? It was not blood , it was dust you……she looked scared YOU CREATED A WEAPON THAT CAN KILL IMMORTALS!
Escanor: This is the Sword of Exile! And it still has more surprises for you!
He charged at Selena
Selena: Stop!
A guard grabbed a child , his eyes were glowing
Escanor: he stopped you…..
Guard: he had a knife at the child's neck
Selena: You like my puppets?
Escanor: You bitch…..he looked furios
Selena: Hey now! That's not a nice thing to say to your sister. Besides, how else was I supposed to rule without rebellion? She licked her lips I put a spell on all guards , they're my dolls and can't disobey me!
Escanor: his body was turning more and more into dust
Selena: Now, put that sword down and die like a good boy. She smiled
Escanor: How about this he put his sword up , it started shinning
Selena: she covered her eyes That light again!
Guard: gasp what …..he let the child go
The light stopped
Selena: You imbecile!
Guard: What I've been doing….he ran away
Guards all around started acting weird
Guard: That kid…..
Guard: the women was pregnant and I …..God forgive me.
All the guards looked ashamed and some were crying
Selena: you…..broke my spell!
Escanor: ugh he fell on one knee Indeed
Selena: You……AHHHHH!
Selena charged at him , but Escanor put his blade up for defense
Selena used her magic to try and burn him , but his sword was shielding him
Selena: Die!
Selena launched a sharp shockwave and got Escanor's arm
Escanor: GAHHHHHH he wasn't bleeding , the arm turned into dust
Selena: One arm down, if I have to destroy you piece by piece I'll do it!
She continued her assault , but Escanor kept cutting through everything she threw at him , a smoke screen formed
Rea: Escanor!
Inside the smoke screen
Selena was still going at it , she began getting more and more impulsive and her attacks more furios
Escanor's figure could be seen in the smoke
Selena: I got you!
Escanor: Selena! He shouted as he charged at her with his sword in his hand
The smoke screen started to fade
Rea: What happened gasp
Escanor was on his knees with his sword barely stabbing Selena
Selena: Such a wound is nothing she smiled you lost
Escanor: heavy breathing no…..It's just enough . He took a deep breath EXILE!
Runes appeared on the blade and they started to move on Selena
Selena: What?! She tried to back away I can't move she looked down gasp
Selena was turning into stone
Selena: What have you done?! She tried to grab him but the tip of her fingers turned to stone
Escanor: This is your …..punishment for all the pain you've caused he was weakened , his body was already looking like dried earth
Selena: You…..no…..NO!!!! She shouted as she completely turned to stone
Escanor: Goodbye sis. He collapsed on the ground , his sword slipped out of Selena as her 'statue' cracked .
A crowd formed, Rea rushed at Escanor's side
Rea: Escanor! She had tears in her eyes you did it….we're free…
Escanor: Yes….his other arm turned to dust
Rea: Escanor!
Man: He's the lost king….
Women: I heard stories, he was supposed to rule not Selena
Guard: He was supposed to be king….
Man 2: And king he shall be! He went to him
Rea: What?
Escanor: what …..
Man 2: Please your majesty he was tearing up a bit let us carry you to your place he pointed at the throne which could be seen through the broken gate
Escanor: the …..throne…… more of his body turned to dust
Man: He's right! Pick him up!
Women: Our king!
Guard: Let's go!
The people lifted him up and carried him to the throne .
Escanor was at death's door , he raised his head and saw his people looking at him
Child: Mister? The child had his sword
Escanor: he smiled , his body was very dry, but he could've cried right there
Child: here he put Escanor's sword next to the throne and went back in the crowd
Rea went next to him and bowed
Escanor: Rea….raise …your….head….he was getting weaker and weaker
Rea: she had tears in her eyes Please Esca…..don't die…..
Escanor: come…here
Rea: she bend over and Escanor put his forehead on hers Escanor…..
Escanor: Rule……well….
Rea: Escanor……..her eyes filled with tears
Escanor: he looked at his people and smiled Remember…..there's always…..hope….he closed his eyes
His body began falling apart and nothing was left of him
Rea: ESCANOR!
the whole kingdom was crying its king
The wind carried his dust all the way to the depth of the forest where it flew past Titania
Titania : You finally found your peace …rest in peace Escanor , may we meet again in a better live she disappeared into the trees and the fairies did the same
The enchanted weapons lost their powers , including the Sword of Exile and this news spread quickly , but not attempt of conquer appeared, kings from distant lands who heard the 100 years old story came to pay their respects to the king who died for his people .
Magic was no more as Selena and Escanor were the last ones who could use it.
Many years have passed since and the Kingdom was now a ruled by the Great Council.
In the forest
Guard: Miss Rea , we have to go ! The others are waiting.
Rea: Make them wait! I'm visiting an old friend she lighted a candle
Guard: This is where King Escanor lived for 137 years.
Rea: yes. A king who lived for a century but only ruled when he died. She went to the wagon let's go.
Guard: Right away Miss.
The wagon started moving
Rea: sign she was looking through the window , she saw a figure in the forest What ? She rubbed her eyes , the figure dissapeared
Guard: Everything alright Miss?
Rea: Yes, I just thought I saw an old friend.
Back at the cave, the candle had a note
On the note it said: hope is finally burning and shining.
THE END