Fate of a Swordsman

Death awaits

 

Scott waoke early that morning before the rise of the sun. He could not sleep for he for sure felt that today his fate would remain inside the walls of the orc fort. It was to be his last sunrise he though. He stood outside and watched the sun peak over the hills calling for a new day. He thought of his guildmates. First he though of Kathrine and the Child which was to be his but not by blood. He thought of Caend, his childhood friend. He fought back the tears because he knew that Caend was not even close to ready. Then he remembered his oath until death. Yes he thought, I shall protect him until death. That bastard will live to see better days he thought.

Next he thought of Seth and Destiny. They had taken him into there house without a second thought. How Seth made him realize what purpose he was to serve. Next he thought of Falcon, he was like a second brother.

Next he thought about Johnny, his long lost and mysterious brother, who knows what powers he has. He certainly does have great powers since he did bring my from darkness and saved my life.

His next thoughts turned to John, much he still grieved the lost of a man who was also like a brother to Scott.

His last thoughts turned towards Wartooth, what a mighty warrior. The man who he had trained with from nearly the beggining. He had known Wartooth for months now and they grew to be extremly close friends, even brothers like he had with John and Falcon.

The sun had now risen and it was early morning. Almost everyone was awake and inside. Scott could already smell breakfast cooking, he walked inside and ate breakfast with the entire guild.

After breakfast everyone broke off all around the villa, they shined there armor and weponds. The mages gathered and counted thhere regs. Scott walked over to Caend and immediately began to start a conversation. You really dont half to do this said Scott. Yes I do said Caend. No you dont yelled Scott, you still have time take my horse and make way to Bromarth.

No yelled Caend, I would rather die fighting then die a coward, my mind is made, now let me get my equipment together. Scott walked over to his chest and grabbed his sword, put on his armor and wished Caend luck.

Seth gathered the guild for one last talk. I dont want to talk much, It has been a pleasure to know you all, may god have mercy on our souls.

Just then the mighty war bells were heard, these were the bells that signaled there death was near. Calos came in and told them to head to the marked spot.

Alright everyone, lets move out, Seth opened the gate and everyone followed him. Throught the gate lied many other people, also there were dragons and there masters. On top of the Orcish gate stood archers, drawing back there bows ready to fire. At the front stood 3 of Lord Britishes generals along with rams and ladders. The gaint gates opened for some strange reason. Orcs started massing out infront of the gate, once all the Orcs were out there came 10 brutish monsters.

What the hell are those? asked Scott.

Orcish Brutes said Johnny, I prayed that they had none, this is not good.

There were at least 500 Orcs right infront of the Orcish Brutes.

Suddenly the 3 Generals yelled attack and arrows flung towards the army of Humans. The dragons were ordered to take out the Orc Archers.

The Human and Orcish armys now clashed along with all the warriors from the guild.

Right away Jacob and Loriel were killed due to the escaping arrows.

Behind the massive clash of warriors were Human mages casting energy bolt spells.

Infront of them the archers were firing arrows about trying to hit any Orcish Archers they could.

The massive clash of Humans and Orcs was a blood bath, Scott and Caend stuck close togthers, Scott was infront and Caend was behind him slashing any escaping Orcs. Falcon and Wartooth were cutting through the crowd of Orcs like butter, the rest of the guild was no where to be seen. Scott and Caend continued to fight the crowd of Orcs, one Orc took a massive swing at Scott and left a huge gash in his arm. Scott screamed in agnony.

Johnny could hear Scotts screams and so could everyone else. Thats it yelled Johnny, I am not letting my brother die out there. Johnny grew red with fury and started yelling out a rare tung from Bromarth

Kal an Tur Shal Man Ore Cal Mas Dun Na Flam.

Seth looked at Johnny with a strange yet amazed look on his face. Johnny began to Polymorph.into a Metal clad gaint, he was now at least 10 feet tall and wielded a mighty broad sword. He ran into the battle field and cut threw the Orcs without effort. Many Orcs tried to kill him but they could not cut through the armor they did not even leave a scratch. He found and looked ahead, there were 100 Orcs heading his way. He yelled out, Kalamirso and struck his sword into the ground, a huge wave of energy flew towards the Orcs knocking them down, the Lord Britishes army quickly took advantage and killed the Orcs on the ground, now all which was left was the Brutes. Johnny ran towards them and sliced threw there limbs like nothing anyone had ever seen. This Bromarth magic sure is wierd said Scott.

Johnny walked towards Scott and began to turn back to his normal self. He look at Scott and healed him then passed out.

Seth yelled Scott, get him the hell out of here. Seth ran towards Scott made a gate and took him threw leaving him in the care of Kathrine

 

The rams pounded against the gate and the archers climbed ladders to get in ontop to offer arrow support. The gate was mighty but it eventually broke and the humans were met at the gate by more Orcs. 100 Humans had died in that last attack possibly even more if Johnny had not done what he did.

Scott and Caend were the first to enter the fortress. Its walls were what Scott had in mind. Inside there was an endless supply of Orcs. The Humans now fought in the Front Court yard of the Fort.

Scott and Caend were now cornered fighting off whatever Orcs they could. One by one Lord Britishes army fell, Scott and Caend continued to fight off the Orcs. An Orc went to stab Scott in the head with a Katana but missed, the katana was stuck in the wall so Scott grabbed it and began to fight harder. He fought gallently cutting threw the Orc crowds now with ease. He and Caend had now been seperated.

Caend was fighting alone and terrified, Orcs all around him. They were closing in on him when Falcon plowed threw the crouds of Orcs with 2 katana's. He walked in front of Caend kill off Orcs. He had suddenly realized though that Caend was about to get ran threw. He stuck out his hand and screamed as the Orcish blade ripped threw the right hand of the Warrior. He now had a hole going right threw and could no longer wield a sword in that hand. He continued to fight. He was fighting back the tears from the pain he was enduring. No one heard his screams since all that could be heard was the sound of Orcish and Human warcries and screams of because someone Lost a limb. There pain would soon be ended when they lost there head. Unfortunetly this fate and similar befell Lisa, Ethan, William and Zackary.

Wartooth and Zeladon fought close together but were not surrounded by as many Orcs.

Seth and all the other mages stayed out of harms way casting.

The entire front courtyard had the stench of death. At least 1000 Orcs and 200 men had fallen. There was no fighting on the Courtyard Steps when all of a Sudden a massive figure walked down the steps. He was glad in no armor at all. His muscles were enormus. He was older tooking and wielded two broad swords. It was the defender of the Xal Nog Tribe and the 3rd son of Maluk, he was Kal-Noth. Behind him followed 2 other massive Xal-Nog orc. They looked Similar to Kal-Noth but younger. One wielded a mighty axe and the Other double bladed staff. They were Kal-Minorth and Kal-Tanalth, the two sons of Kal-Noth.

Kal-Noth yelled some command in Orcish, suddenly all the Orcs stopped fighting and ran behind the 3 mighty Xal-Nog, 20 foolish humans followed and ran into a very swift death.

Scott could now see Caend and Falcon. They ran towards Scott. Also Wartooth and Zeladon ran towards Scott.

Get out of here Caend.

No, I shall stay and fight.

Caend get out of here now.

No yelled Caend.

 

Whats the matter puny mortal, dont want your friend to get hurt? laughed Kal-Noth

Scott walked forward, he was now 20feet away from Kal-Noth and behind him followed the other 4.

What is it you want yelled Scott.

You know what we want said Kal-Noth, the sword, hand it over.

We have no sword yelled Scott, we are simple folk who want to live our lives.

Dont anger me little boy said Kal-Noth, you may have killed Xal Nog before, but we are the selected defenders of the Tribe.

Let me guess said Scott, Defending Mal-uk, oh so he is here, can't we have some ale and get along said Scott with a smirk on his face.

You tease death it's self boy, pre-pare to die.

The 3 Xal Nog drew back there weponds. The 5 warriors tightened there grips and walked towards the Xal Nog.

Kal-Minorth took the first swing with his mighty axe nearly taking off zeladons head. Scott went right towards Kal-Noth and started attacking while Kal-Minorth attempted continually to take off Zeladons head. Caend ran towards Kal-Minorth, with one mighty swing Kal-Minorth destroyed Caends shield. While Caend was being attacked Zeladon took his dagger and threw it at the Xal Nog, the Xal Nog paused and let out a mighty roar. Zeladon picked up a katana and started merly getting out of the way so that his head would not be taken off.

 

Wartooth and Falcon took on the mighty double bladed staff skills of Kal-Tanalth. Both of them had two katana's but Tanalth's skill was great. He swiftly blocked and parried any blade coming towards him.

Kal-Noth shouted something in Orcish again and all the Orcs ran past the battle going on to where Lord Britishes forces stood about 500 feet away. Gunner climbed down the ladder and approached the battle carefully with Seth, Destiny and Ody. They got right behind Kal-Minorth, Destiny ran right into the battle assisting Zeladon and Caend. Gunner went over, krept in the shadows, drew back his bow and fired. Kal-Minorth heard the arrow flying and wacked the arrow out of the air with his axe. Caend took advantage of this chance and his ran Kal-Minorth threw with his sword. The mighty Xal Nog paused as he saw a sword threw him, Caend pulled out and Kal-Minorth turned around to Caend. He screamed. Destiny reacted quickly and took off his legs. The Xal Nog fell on his back, which was a supprise. Zeladon took his two Katana's and cut off his arms. Caend walked over the mighty limbless carcase and said, Look who is the inferior one now. The Orc growled and Caend stuck his sword threw his face.

 

Scott fought Noth with great difficulty, he was a mighty warrior and quick too. He swung his two broad swords with grace as Scott parried them out of the way.

I underestimated you young mortal said Kal-Noth.

Alot of people have, you would not be the first.

Dont get cocky fool, your head shall be mine on a pike along with your mother and father.

Scott screamed with anger and was now the aggressor in the situation. You killem them, didnt you yelled Scott.

Yes I did, I took much pleaser in ripping your mothers head off.

DIE MURDEROUS COWARD yelled Scott fighting back the tears so they would not blind him.

 

Wartooth and Falcon continued to fight Tanalth, although they grew tired. Gunner was approaching far beyond in the shadows. He drew back his bow and fired. Blocking the arrow was no trouble for Tanalth.

The mighty Xal Nog kicked Falcon in the chest and he flew back into the stone wall. It was now Wartooth fighting the double bladed fiend. Gunner saw the trouble drew back another arrow and fired. It hit him right in the back, it slowed the mighty Xal Nog down. With a furious swing he knocked a katana out of Wartooth's hand and ran him threw.

Destiny, Zeladon and Caend were aproaching him when this happend. All three of them ran towards Tanalth with a mighty war cry and started attacking.

Seth and Ody ran over to Wartooths body, he was still alive, they dragged it off the the side and started to attempt to heal.

The overwhelming amount of Swords was too much for Tanalth so he ran back towards his father with too great a speed for the rest to keep up.

Father, there are too many, we must flee.

Agreed said Kal-Noth.

Talanth ran towards Scott and attempted to run him threw, he did gash Scotts arm and Kal-Noth tryed to run him threw but instead he ran threw his hand. The two Xal Nog ran back into the fortress.

Scott asked Falcon, whats wrong, where is Wartooth.

That bastard ran him threw.

He immediatly lost all blood in his face. Dropped his Swords and ran towards Seth.

Wartooth yelled Scott, as he approached Seth.

Scott went right on his knee's when he got to wartooth.

Jesus cried Scott. Can't you save him.

No said Seth, we wont be able too.

Well keep trying cried Scott.

 

Don't fret said Wartooth caughing up blood. I do not feel pain. It's rather cold though.

Don't die on me dammit cried Scott

Scott, before I die you might want to know somthing, you were like the brother I never had. Now get Maluk, don't let my death be in vain.

No cried Scott, you are not going to die.

Yes I am, but I knew this would happened, I have been prepared. It was a pleasure to know you all, and I am proud to die A Seeker of Lost Justice.

With those last few words Wartooth slipped away into Death.

 

The entire guild lay around his body in tears, Scott took the sword he had in hand and would do what any man would do, he placed his two hands over his chest and there lie his sword pointing towards the Orcish walls.

 

Scott got up, Falcon close behind him.

Wait up yelled Falcon, your not going in there alone. Scott picked up his two swords, walked up the court yard steps and into the great fortress.