The Fated Swords (Mystics of V'nairia #1) (3 page)

“What? He can use demon magicks?” Vallerus said.

Vallus whistled and the beasts disappeared. “They will tear the city apart, every last man, woman and child.” He said. They saw the monster before them; this wasn’t Vallus at all it was something else. Vallus drew his blade, “Im going to enjoy hearing your screams as I rip you to pieces.” He said laughing
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Chapter IV

Break Out

          The hellhounds had made their way into the city, they were fast and terrifying. They had begun to attack the innocents of the city; the militia had set up squads to strike them down, but they were stronger than average beasts.

“Well father are you prepared to step down permanently?” Vallus asked.
 

“Vallus please stop this!” Kerra shouted, Vallus had ignored her and kept his gaze on his father.

His focus was destroying his father and retrieving Ivory from Zander that was all that mattered at this point. “Zander, Kerra go down and help the guard, I’ll handle my son.” The judge said.

They both ran past Vallus and out of the room. Vallus didn’t follow them for he knew he could finish his father and find them later. “I don’t know what demon has
possessed you, but I will drive it out” his father said as he drew his sword.

“You can try father.” Vallus said.

They ran towards each other and exchanged multiple blows. Sparks flew from their steel as they collided with one another. “You’re in way over your head Vallus.” Vallerus explained.

Vallus chuckled, “Its time someone passed judgment on you old man.” He said.
  The judge hurled a wave of flame at Vallus who easily blocked it. “Demonic Art: Shadow Claw.” Vallus said as his shadow extended and from it came a claw that grabbed Vallerus. It lifted him up off the ground and threw him out the office window. “Flame Art: Fire Stream.” Vallus said as he engulfed his father in flames. The office was five stories up it would kill any normal person, but he knew his father was an exception to this and wouldn’t be killed so easily.

While the battle ensued, Zander and Kerra had already made their way to Kerra’s house and retrieved ivory.

“We need to track one of those things down.” Zander said.

“What are we going to do? That can’t be Vallus he would never attack the city.” Kerra asked. They could feel something was off, they knew Vallus better than anyone and that wasn’t him. “Look Zander its coming!” Kerra shouted pointing to a hellhound running towards them.

Zander drew Ivory from its scabbard and waited for the beast to come closer. “Lightning Art: Thunder Crash!” a voice shouted summoning a bolt of lightning that struck the beast paralyzing it.

“Mother, you’re here.” Kerra said.

Kiarra came running out towards them. Growing up Kerra was always frightened when her mother became angry; she always said her mother shouting sounded like thunder crashing down. “Are you two alright?” she asked them. Zander walked over to the hellhound and thrusted his sword into its skull and they watched as it turned to ash and was swept away by the wind.

“Yes were fine.” Zander said.

“Where is Vallus? Where did these demons come from?” Kerra’s mother asked. It was hard for them to even think about let alone even say it out loud.

“The beasts were summoned by Vallus; he’s in the square fighting his father. We don’t know what’s going on either.” Kerra explained.

“It must have started with the coma, something just isn’t right.” Zander said.

Kiarra thought for a moment on what they should do, “We will go to the square, leave the hounds to the guard.” She said. They ran off toward the square to find Vallus and his father. Hopefully they weren’t too late.

Vallus had jumped out of the office window and met his father on the ground below, Vallerus’ clothes were burned but he had received no damage from the flames or the fall. He was a master of flame magicks and was impervious to them, Vallus had forgotten.

“Well I knew that wouldn’t have finished you, being my old man I know you have quite the few tricks up your sleeve.” Vallus laughed.

“For the good of my kingdom Vallus I swear upon my life I will kill you if I must.” His father stated.

Vallus rubbed the handle of his sword against his head, “Well if you want to go ahead and offer up your life so easily I won’t turn you away.” Vallus said.

Vallerus needed to think of a solution quickly, he didn’t want to kill his own flesh and blood but also didn’t want to see his people dying. This was his kingdom; his responsibility was to protect it no matter what the cost. “Then there is no stopping you, I will just have to put an end to you here.” He told his son.

“Then I shall give you a going away gift, Demonic Art: Greater Demon!” Vallus shouted. It was the same summoning style as before, except for this time Vallus had summoned a giant demon with fangs, giant horns, and a razor-sharp tail. “Kill him” Vallus commanded the beast.

It charged at the judge, extending its long claws trying to strike him. Luckily for Vallerus the beast was slower than he was; all except for the tail which came at him so fast he didn’t have time to block it. The barbs on the tail had dug into his skin and ripped across his side. He regained his composure, leapt into the air and with once swift motion severed the demons arm.

“You won’t defeat my friend here with such normal tactics.” Vallus said smiling. Vallerus looked back to the beast whose arm had grown back.

“It can regenerate parts of its body; it looks like I’m going to have to use that technique.” He thought to himself. He placed to fingers in front of his face, and suddenly his sword vanished. “Enough games I will finish this now!” he shouted. Vallus’ expression had not changed, he was hell bent on destroying his father.

 
Zander and the others had made their way to the square, and saw the beast that the Supreme Judge was battling.

“What the hell is that thing?” Zander asked.

“It’s a greater demon, far more powerful than the hellhounds.” Kerra said. She had learned all about different types of demons and other creatures from the many books in the Capitals library. Her mother had taught her everything she knew and even trained her in the same arts.

Kiarra had looked over and saw the sign that Vallerus was making and instantly she knew what was coming next. “It’s over, in just a few short moments.” She said.
  Zander looked over at her,

“What do you mean?” he asked.

“His lordship is preparing his signature move that he once defeated an entire army with, seeing him perform this move never happens unless you’re the one caught in it.” She explained. They watched patiently, the square was quiet neither Vallus nor his father made a move.

“Sacred Art: Dance of a Thousand Deaths!” Vallerus shouted snapping his fingers together. Instantly the beast began to fall apart into small pieces and turned to dust. After the demon was destroyed they looked around to find Vallus but were unsuccessful, he was gone.

They had rushed over and met the Supreme Judge in the square.

“Sir
are you alright?” Zander asked.

“I’m fine Zander it’s just a scratch. What of the hellhounds?” he asked.

“The guard had destroyed the rest of them sir.” Zander reported.

Vallerus was indeed relieved the people were safe, “Kiarra I need you to give word to Lieutenant Omak to rally the soldiers and journey to find Vallus in two days’ time.” He had explained to Kerra’s mother.

Kiarra saluted him, “And what should they do once they track him down sir?” she asked. Vallerus turned to walk away and fell silent for a moment,

“He is a traitor to not only his kingdom, but to his home and family; they are to eliminate him on sight.” He said walking away.

This news hit Zander and Kerra hard, this was their best friend and now he was a traitor with a price on his head, and they didn’t know what to do

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The next day they had a plan and requested a meeting with the high council. They walked into the large round room, where the judges presided. There were six judges total including the supreme judge and each had mastered a specific element of magicks.

“Zander, Kerra you come before this council today on the matter of my son Vallus?” Judge Vallerus asked.

Zander stepped forward, “Yes your honor we have a plan to bring Vallus back to the city.” He said.

Judge Terrian cleared his throat, “Impossible Vallus was branded a traitor and must be eliminated.” He explained. The rest of the council agreed even Kerra’s mother who had really wanted to help them but would have to betray the entire council and city to do so.

“Then I will accept the responsibility of eliminating Vallus myself, he is like a brother to me please allow me this honor to serve the people of the kingdom?” Zander asked bravely. 

Things were quiet for a moment before judge Vallerus spoke up, “Zander I do hereby grant you the task of elimination of the traitor.” He said.

“Your honor there is another favor we wish to ask.” Kerra said stepping forward.

Vallerus raised an eyebrow, “Go on.” He said.

“Well we need more manpower to carry out this task and we wanted to see if there was any way we could speak with the mystic prisoner Heiro, to see if he will lend us his blade on the journey?” She asked.

The court began to laugh, “Are you out of your minds? That man is a criminal who deserves to rot behind bars.” Judge Durga said.

“Request denied you may depart at daybreak tomorrow; you are dismissed.” Judge Vallerus said. That was what Zander had thought they were going to say, it was up to the two of them to bring Vallus back and without any help they didn’t know how they were going to do it. They gathered what was left of themselves up and left the chamber.

 
“Want me to walk you home?” Zander asked.

“Well now, quite the gentlemen aren’t we?” Kerra asked smiling.

Zander began to laugh, “We will get through this, Vallus won’t die we will save him from whatever is going on with him.” He reassured her.

She grabbed his hand and held it, “I know we will, I believe in you Mr. Gentleman but now we can’t get Heiro to help us.” Kerra said.

Zander looked over at her and smiled, “Who said we couldn’t break him out ourselves?” he asked.

Kerra was shocked he had just proposed they break the law. “Are you crazy? They will kill us.” She asked.

“No he isn’t crazy, he’s determined” Kiarra said sneaking up behind them. Zander and Kerra both jumped out of their skin,

“Mom how long have you been there?” Kerra asked.

Kiarra laughed, “Long enough, and Zanders plan isn’t crazy you’ll just have to have a way into the underground holding cell.” Kiarra explained.

“But we don’t have a cardkey to access entry into the door.” Zander sighed.

Kiarra placed a cardkey into Zander’s hand, “Now you do.” She said. The two of them were confused as to why Kerra’s mother was helping them.

“If they find out they will kill you, why are you helping us?” Zander asked.

“Because I know what Vallus means to you and that’s a friendship you should fight for, now get Heiro out and flee the city. Don’t stay a moment longer.” Kiarra said. She had pulled out a scroll and handed it to Kerra. “This is our family’s most powerful technique if you are ever in a tight spot use this, but it may only be used once and then it’s gone.” She explained further.

The both of them nodded, “I will protect her Kiarra, with my life.” Zander said. Kiarra kissed Zander on the forehead and hugged her daughter tightly, turned and walked on home. It was time they were going to get Vallus back but first they needed Heiro’s help so they made their way to the holding cells entrance.

 
         Lieutenant Omak walked into Judge Vallerus’ office, “You wanted to see me sir?” he asked.

“Yes Lieutenant, I have a feeling that Zander and Kerra are going to try to break the prisoner out of the holding cell.” Vallerus said.

Omak laughed, “There only sixteen sir, I’m sure they wouldn’t be stupid enough to come up with a plan like that.” He said.

Vallerus turned and gazed out his large window that had been replaced earlier that morning. “I believe they will receive a helping hand in their plot, I want you to meet down there and bring them to me as for their help I will deal with them later.” Vallerus said.

“Alright sir I will bring them to you alive.” Omak said walking out of the office.

No one knew it yet but Vallerus had quite a few secrets locked away that he didn’t want anyone to find out.
For the kingdom he was prepared to eliminate anyone that got in his way.

“Finally were here.” Zander said swiping the card key in the door of the holding cell. They slipped inside undetected, but they had noticed there were no guards at the entrance or anywhere inside.

“This is kind of strange; I haven’t seen a single guard.” Kerra asked.

“Maybe they keep minimal security down here, after all it is pretty hard to get in here.” Zander said. He was right only a judge or high ranking officer had clearance to enter. They made their way down the elevator to the lowest floor where Heiro was being kept. It was a large circular room in which they kept the deadliest criminals. “Look, there it is.” Zander said. Heiro was in the cell on the far end from them,