THE RISE OF T

ear

im. They were at least 30 in number. He smirked and dir

ave been

ord. Each is trained in the art of combat. This is just the beginning. With time, these women can train and break oth

I am proud of you. I will name these ones THE STORM FIGHTERS. You may go." The women curts

ENT

e on the outsk

age. Two weapons each laid sheathed to their waists. It had a pommel like a sword but had a small button by it. The leader of the Storm Figh

the peace here. We do

ooked spitefully at the man before t

the speed of light, a young woman stepped out. All the man saw was a blur before he grunted and spewed blood before collapsing to the ground. Everyone in the small village gasped,

eader

you, kill ev

cess the new threat, one of the women grunted and slid to the ground, a

ress

she removed her two weapons. With a battl

h of them brooding over the vision Ethan had had. Sebastian

ou sure do have a vivid imagination." He chuckled again making Ethan to shak

but you win with only one path. Basically

rting." Sebastian spoke, s

l have your tongue." Nina spoke, her voice carrying

an s

t off and concentrate

rom the forefro

they saw a smoke rising from a village. They looked at each other and

had completely decimated their numbers. One of the women shot an arrow with fire at

arrow that came flying at her. She turned and twisted her upper shoulder to the side before her hand shot out and caught the shaft of the arrow. She broke it in half and looked at the five people gathered

e former prince. Surrender your arms, come

ke, his hand firmly on

choice. How about this. You drop your arms a

e two moved into the formation of

e women nodded and with their weapons at the ready, they rushed for Ethan and his squad. Sebastian drew out his s

r leader as the both circled each other. Ethan moved in first, his sword moving in a flurry of fast movements. But not fast enough as the skilled fighter blocked every blow with relative ease. She deflected another sword blow from Ethan before moving her second hand and connected his leg

ord that had fallen and glared at the two women before lunging for them with a yell making them both to cartwheel out of the way. Before he could even think of twisting to block oncoming blows, he yelled as two

ct it in any way. Alfred widened his eyes recognizing the dark magic used. Before he could comprehend anything, the two women had overwhelmed him and two Glotex were pressed to his torso. Alfred ye

that rushed for her. As the Fighter slid to the ground, she turned and kicked the other one that was too shocked to even protest. As the Fighter stumbled, Nina immediatel

. He yelled and headbutted Sonya. As Sonya stepped back, he targeted his sword for her neck. He heard a second groan and turned bac

ian for dead on the ground. Linda

e at her. Sebastian opened a slightly cut eye and smile

his sword at a wall. It got stuck i

got Alfred as we speak." Nina looke

confessed Storm Fighter kept

y Lady." Nina nodd

people before delivering them to the Emperor, whe

t garrison. In this case, it i

How do we do this." Sebastian asked as he

sheathed

Nina, you and I will come up with a plan. Linda, see to Seb

t to Stephanie. Ethan directed a glance at t

ough, we will let you guys be aware. Fail

HILLS,

on to the garrison. The sentry at the gate saw them approach. Seeing their armor and knowing their efficiency, he didn't need to be told twice before pressing the lever that released the gates and swung it open. The stone-fa

oral G

at the man they had tied

we this pleasure." Sonya smil

and your men have failed to accomplish time and

. Meanwhile, keep him incarcerated in your prison and get me a good sorcerer." At Corporal George's behest, two soldier

All the other Storm Fighters stepped down from their horses as their hor

prepared and I will ge

at Stephanie had so graciously provided them

use to enter the Garrison without

was a tunnel dug in those areas with the entrance well c

d and was about to speak when he looked up and felt his pocket. He had felt a twinge of power, although not one intended to harm. He pulled out a

ves, if you do not surrender, Alfred will meet a gruesome end. Come

be quick before Alfred

bout a d

work." Stepha

nd I will keep the soldiers off you guys long enough to make a clean escape. Nina, ca

e a hindrance to the rescue mission. All of them breathed out as they reached the end of the tunnel. It led them straight to a hallway in the garrison leading them straight into the hand of a soldier. Before the Soldier drew his sword, Sebastian lunged

at the passing sentry. The lone soldier spotted them. Ethan attacked and mortally wounded the soldier before hearing a

her way." She removed her weapons and ran for them. Ethan and Nina looked at each other, nod

on the left-hand side. As the guard fell to the ground, the second guard looked up and was about removing his sword when two arrows got fired

" Linda looked around uneasily and aimed at a dark figur

d raise his sword to deflect, Stephanie got in front of him and the arrow tore through her skin. As she fell, Linda took down two of the Storm Fighters with her bow and arrows. Sebastian having gotten a s

ou long

ian sm

itude." Alfred stood up, rearranged himself and

deliver a devastating roundhouse kick to the leader of the Storm Fighters. The kick made her stumble staggeringly to the left. Sebastian whistled and smirked. Befo

solace of death. Ethan sheathed his sword and threw the key at Sebastian who caught it with ease. Sebastian unlocked the crown of Thorns and gasped. All around the wizard's neck was red marks the dark object had left behind. Alfred winced

, Nina noticed one person mis

is Ste

elieved that they got out in one piece.

nt for me." Ethan looked at

do we go f

red replied as he sat on the gras