by J Silverado
The coach started the exercise and the opponents were as hard as they could. Inara managed to pull Silcone to the previous stage, thereby entered Nirmiriel and Arudel. Although Nirmiriel initially ables to stay in the second stage, Inara, unfortunately, slides and, with it, the opposing team can pull the group through two stages, with only Postiok and Galaniel out.
Postiok’s group can pull opponents to the fifth and final stage, leaving only the front mud puddle. Galaniel enters his group to try to avoid almost certain defeat, holding, with both hands, cable and firming down to earth, with the bent left leg straight and right; and the mud just a meter away. – Let everyone! Force! Pelokir is along Murmide, pull in the same cadence. Nirmiriel and Silcone, do the same thing! – Galaniel controls, changing his position to hold the cable laterally passing it on his back and winding the cord in his arms, passing it under the arms and holding it with his hands, at the top, trying to walk to the contrary. Each pull of two doubles, he could take a small step and keep it.
Slowly, the opponent group was pulled forward, not believing what was happening. – Now, come on! We're getting guys! We will not give up now! Force! – Galaniel continued encouragement while they reach the fourth stage. – Now, one more! – Pass to the third. Postiok also encourages his group, but without a lot of success. Without paying much attention to this fact, Galaniel continues: – that, folks. Let us now draw this business. Force! – Getting the group reaches the fifth stage. The cable tension is huge, the groups are already exhausted by the effort, the sun is directly overhead and the ground reflects heat. – Let's take rest for the other group. See how are tired, we will present them that cold mud – Galaniel speaks in mockery tone. His motivated group can gradually pull opponents, inch by inch, making them reach half a meter of mud. – Now, folks! Three... Two... One... Pull! – They synchronize the last pull and engage all the forces left to them.
The opposing group, already exhausted, unable to contain the fountain and all fall in the mud, releasing the cable. Galaniel and his group vibrate with the deserved victory. In the north tower, a figure, protected by the shadows, watches the training of young people and follows the victory of that group.
That night, there was dinner completion of probation. All young people, who participated in last week, were now celebrating the completion of that so important step. They knew that with the completion of the tests, the Molodok come when each would be awarded their caste and with a special weapon. These weapons are unique because they are imbued with special powers. Each young person wanted a caste: Inara, Nirmiriel and Arudel the Mentalese, Murmide, Postiok, and silcone the biota, Pelokir, Meneol, Trokat and Galaniel own, the forwards.
Although he had learned the way of the guardians with her mother, also learned about the forwards and grew up listening to the stories of the deeds of those counted by her stepfather.
His father and grandfather, long ago, had made the passage and had no contact with the variety of their ancestors, because, currently, there were only those of mixed heritage, considered outcasts of society.
For a young man like him, there was no reason to want to be a guardian. Many years had passed, and with them, the glory of the Guardians disappeared with the warriors that the devil took.
Judgment
Galaniel plunges his sword into the ground in front and removes the shield arm, supporting it on his sword. After the initial impact, his low weapons group, following its leader.
The Citadel Warriors collect weapons and hold the group, leading it to jail the court. Already in their cells, Pelokir does what he can to heal the group, but also out injured he has not the strength to a complete cure.
Codaino and Hrothgar seek to cure the bionte, but their spells take time. – Colonel, why we do surrender? Why not a glorious death in battle? – Hrothgar asks Galaniel. – In time you will see that no death is glorious, my friend. Death is only death and if you can, you should choose the time, because every life is valuable and we should not give it in to lightly. We fulfill our mission, the chosen were saved, we do not kill our brothers, why fight to the death? Keep your will for the real enemy: Balkatar. – The mentale nods in agreement with Galaniel. – And now, what happens? – Relfer questions, afflicted – now go to trial – Codaino responds. – Maybe we us replace those poor bastards, – Pelokir does hear something that everyone had thought. – Courage, men, I doubt it happens, but if it occurs, at least save five innocents – looks Rion to calm the warriors.
The doors of the jail open and they enter the guards to lead the prisoners to court. One by one, each member of the group is taken, hands and ankles shackled, and Rion and Galaniel are the last. Upon reaching the courtroom, they saw it was full. The rescue of the news spreads like wildfire throughout the city and everyone wanted to know what had happened and who was responsible. In the ranks, the keeper managed to identify the board members, many warriors with whom he shared the battlefield, Eushaniel and her sisters and even Meneol.
When the traitor saw him, the first instinct was to look down, but then he looked slyly at Galaniel and smiled. Feeling your blood boil, the guardian turns his face to the podium, where the four judges are already in place.
The buzz and not to the bailiff must strive to make everyone shut up, beating several times his spear on the ground and for silence. When finally the outcry ends, Kobat, the judge onwards, starts the trial. – The present defendants are accused of breaking the law by preventing the leads chosen by the minions of Balkatar and, thus, breaking the armistice that allowed cities were not attacked. During the raid, they damaged public property and injured many of our Citadel warriors. How to proclaim the defendants? – The group looks to Galaniel, who gets up and answers: – Honourable judges. I, Colonel Galaniel of Kolpor, guardian and leader of the group, here hereby declare for all legal purposes that I am solely responsible for the actions taken today and I take full blame on the event and its consequences. My soldiers were just following orders. I ask that they be acquitted of the charges and released. – The Raelgi judge responds to the keeper: – although it is very noble of you to take all the blame, Galaniel. You did not act alone, and you are the leader of the group, but all participants chose to participate on the event. In this way, we can not exempt them from responsibility. Therefore, I ask the other participants, which are proclaimed?
The group gets up and one of them says, – guilty. – Well, before determining the sentence, someone in the group would like to inform the whereabouts of the chosen? We may reduce his sentence. – Quilvak question, bionte judge, the group that nothing responds.
Tribune calls the lieutenant Meneol, responsible for the Citadel magazine, – continues the judge. The traitor appears: – Here I am, judge. How can I be helpful? – Do you know the whereabouts of the chosen? – Unfortunately, excellence, this information was not shared by the group leader. – Too bad. For his valuable information about the treacherous incursion of our Citadel, I impart to you the rank of captain, and ten pieces of gold as a reward. The Citadel is in debted to you. – I just did what every warrior would, sir. I humbly thank you. I live to serve, – responds Meneol by making an exaggerated reverence to the judges. Rion no holds up and loudly: – Traitor Damn! – Immediately he is bypassed by Quilvak, slamming his gavel on the table: – Order! Silence in court! The defendants should only manifest when requested.
Judge Lenara, which until then was quiet, gets up and says: – defendants stand. – The group follows the judge. – Colonel Galaniel, captain Rion, lieutenants Codaino, Pelokir and Hrothgar and aspiring Relfer: we consider the many deeds of their group during the war and decided that, as a penalty for their crimes, the court condemns the removal of all their titles and patents and their banishment from all five cities of the kingdom of Kor. – This is absurd! The acts of this clique are worthy of death!
– This sentence is a joke! – rages Oltigar, the leader of the High Council. – Silence! Here, in this court, the High Council just watches. Is it not enough terms to enforce un
fair laws that you determine, still assume the right to intervene in our judgment? – Lenara deedles – But how dare you? – Oltigar challenges.
– Silence! Bailiff, if the leader of the High Council repeat again, lock them in contempt, so he will visit our jail – determines the judge and stares at Oltigar, who, with his face red with anger, nothing speaks. – All right, continuing ... The defendants have until dawn to gather their belongings and leave. If they do not meet or step into again one of the five cities, they will be sentenced to death and executed on the spot immediately. Guards, remove the chains and lead defendants to Kolpor. Once there, follow them until they leave the city. That concludes the trial – Judge closes the procedures, hitting the gavel on the table.
Immediately thereafter, six guards enter the court, remove the chains and accompany the group out of the courtroom. – Lord, what do we do now? – Rion questions to Galaniel – We have none more patents, Rion, you can just call me by my name – he cracks a smile. – We will comply with the ruling. Each will go gather his belongings and we will meet ourselves at the north gate. – It is not because a judge said I'll disregard years of battle, Lord! – responds Rion, also smiling. Galaniel extends his right arm forward, with his fist and turned to the side, with the thumbs up.
The gesture is repeated by the other warriors, forming a circle with a six-pointed star in and each forearm, the symbol of eight highlighted. – Helping the helpless, save the innocent, protect our people, fight the darkness. Courage and Honor! – the group speaks together. Then they separate and each goes toward his home.
Upon arriving home, where he not stepped several months ago, Galaniel notes that everything remains the same as the day it came out, as if it were Nirmiriel leave at any time through the door to greet him, as he had done countless times. The door then opens and in that little moment, even if his mind says no, his heart beats in the vain hope of seeing his wife. Jhoil, the homemade, comes out with the face startled to see his master again after so long. – Mr? It's okay? What a joy to see you back – the homemade looks to welcome him as best as he can. – No, Jhoil, I did not come to stay, in fact I'm off and do not know when I'll be back. – He looked at the guard and said: – wait out here, do not tarry.
The guard nods in acknowledgment, positioning him self on the outside of the house entrance. Inside was well maintained, everything in its proper place and there were hardly any dust. Jhoil had covered most of the furniture and ornaments covered with cloth to prevent dust from incrustasse.
He climbed the flight of stairs, going to his room, removed the picture that was in front of the safe and took almost half of the values contained in it. – That should be enough for the expenses and for the trip – he thought as he changed clothes, gathered some seedlings and put in his purse. – Lord, warmed water for your bath is already in the tub – warned Jhoil without opening the door. When descending, he found the homemade in the kitchen preparing a small meal.
Here, you must be hungry. I made this mint and lemon tea, and these cookies, I did them in the morning, are still well freshly baked. – Thank you, Jhoil, you know that I really like this tea – he thanks smiling, while picking up a cookie and taking it to the mouth, followed by a sip of tea. - You will take the back again? – I do not even know the time if I'll be back, my friend.
The homemade is surprised by the answer. – I'll make a trip to far... and I take many months. Here is enough to maintain the house and your payment – He delivers few pieces of silver and one gold. – If the money runs out and I have not come back, you have my permission to sell the house and the land. Stay with two gold coins and the rest give to my mother. – But, sir, what happened, why you will make this trip? Can you not get? – No, we all have to follow our own destiny, my friend, but rest in peace, I think now that I met my way, – he concludes by placing the left hand on homemade’s shoulder.
Galaniel walks to the bathroom and enjoy his bath, looking relieve the pain of the recent battle. After seedlings he wears clean clothing, returns home and goes to the office, opening the cabinet war. When not tell the couple who planned rescue Melina, Galaniel had asked Corinta to take things for his home.
Inside the closet there were his helmet, shoulder pads, gauntlets, breastplate, leggings, and the rest of the mail, all spotlessly clean. Jhoil was a good helper. Removing the belt with sword, his cloak and placing them with the shield on the table, Galaniel starts to equip his entire armor, piece by piece.
When everything was in place, the view was magnificent, because his armor was one of the most showies of the Citadel. Old gold tones are mixed with copper and silver, while amethysts and sapphires stones sparkle every small beam of light. – See you soon, Jhoil, – the guardian waves for the home. – So, sir, God enlighten you and save.
When leaving, the guard is surprised by the Galaniel armor, but says nothing. – We will have one more place to go before you leave – the guardian says taking the lead. Upon arriving in front of Eushaniel’s house, she and her sisters are already waiting.
When he approachs his mother, Galaniel says: – bless me, my mother, because I will be away too long and I not know if I can go back. – He removes the helmet, flexing the left knee and leans it on the floor. – May God protect our father, son, and guide you on your way. Your choices are always correct and that your life will be covered in glory – Eushaniel blesses, placing both hands on the head of Galaniel. When standing Galaniel kisses his mother on the forehead and embraces her during a long time.
Then he hugs and kisses his sisters, who were already crying. – Be well, do not worry about me. – The guardian replaces his helmet, waves to his family and, turning, walking toward the road, follows by escort.
When they are in the center of Kolpor, they meet with Rion, who was also in full armor and with a bag full of good campaign. – Are you in change, lighter lamp? – Galaniel quips. – Yeah, I tried to bring the paintings too, but that bunch of fives was holding, – Rion responds, smiling and holding Galaniel’s forearm.
As they passed the square of the devices, they meet Hrothgar and Relfer in a heated discussion. – What's happening? –Rion questions. – This idiot forgot to pick up my dates which I bought in the market and now does not want to come back for. – Hrothgar speechs slamming the palm on Relfer hump. – After you buy more, you beast, and see to hit me or I will fight back. – Let be pampered, then you solve this, – Rion determines, ending the confusion.
To continue the journey, coming near the stable, is already Codaino waiting, with his purse strip lap. – I thought no more came, the sun is almost setting. – The important thing is that we arrived – Rion bypasses. The group keeps walking until they reach the north gate, where Pelokir awaited them, sitting on a wooden stump, and chewing a small bush sheet. – I went on the market and bought some groceries. I see that hit because none of you are nothing bringing. – I was going to bring dates, but Relfer... – Hrothgar calls, but he is immediately interrupted by Rion: – I have spoken! – Glad you are always cautious, Pelokir, thank you - Galaniel waves, affirmatively, head to the bionte. – My pleasure, – Pelokir responds. – Some of the warriors need to do anything else in the city? – the leader questions the guard who accompanied them. – No, sentinel. From now on, we will meet the rest of the sentence – Galaniel responds. – So that they are again informed that if step into any of the five cities will be under the death penalty and will be executed on the spot, – the guard concludes. – We are aware – the guardian ends.
– Well, now, we go where? – Rion questions Galaniel. – We need to find a place to camp, and there we will see what we will do. – The group walks toward a small stream crossing Kolpor and flows near the north gate. The site is used by travelers who have no place to stay in the city and almost always someone camped, as was the case at that time.
Once there, they found two warriors, already making fire and a boar roasting in the flames. – Courage and Honor! – Rion welcomes the travelers, who respond the greeting. – W
e wonder if we can join you? We have cheese, salted fish and thrashed bread. – The travelers, a little apprehensive, respond, holding in their swords, still sheathed: – where the concern of yours? – Only the night, do not want quarrels – Galaniel answers. – In this case, you can approach – the oldest of two invites, after studying them.
Quickly the group integrates and all are filled with wild boar, cheese and bread. The fish did not attract anyone. Later, when sleep begins to beat, Galaniel rises saying: – the first watch is mine. Two hours from now I'll agree Rion. – Yes, sir. Come on, gang, straight up soon, the night is short and tomorrow we have a lot to do. – Torches are displayed at the four corners Camp, forming a square, with a distance of ten meters between them. Codaino casts a spell of protection that warns if someone exceeds the torches. The guardian sits on a rock near the center, where he can see all sides and there begins to scrutinize the night. Two hours pass with no problem, and Galaniel wakes Rion, who was already fast asleep.
The forward gets up awkwardly, cleans the face of sleep and assumes the post to turn. Galaniel, removes his helmet, put it between the body and the shield, wraps his cloak and uses it as a pillow and, with fatigue, in a few moments, he is sleeping. His sleep is troubled, seeing flashes of Nirmiriel spectrum, and Melina being carried by her.
When he wakes up, startled, it is morning and Pelokir is making coffee. Rion is already getting ready and the brothers are still asleep. The guardian knows that the two travelers had already followed journey towards Gitar and left a little boar to the group. Pelokir shared some cheese with them. While the guardian took his coffee, Rion woke the two brothers and Codaino shaved with his dagger.
When everyone had fed and was tidy, Galaniel called them to talk. – Companions, as we had talked, the result of our mission probably would bring the situation similar to this.
With the results until it's not the worst we could have been sentenced to death. – If that happened, we would fight for our way out of court – Relfer complements. – All they smile with the warrior’s bravado and Galaniel continues, delivering a small bag to each group member: – here is the payment I promised and a little more so that they can touch their lives.