*_+_* Peter the Heir *_+_*

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Hello everybody! :D This is my first post and my first story. I don't know if I am an expert author or an author-in-training. I hope we get along with each other and please comment! Enjoy reading! : *Sigh* Here it goes! :ohnoes:

 

 

 

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Prologue: The Evil Scheme

 

 

 

It was night; the wind whistled as usual, the fog was thick. In the garden of Murchial, near the palace of King Henry, was an old hag wearing robes that were exactly fit for a witch. She was waiting for something or for someone important. Suddenly, a silhouette figure appeared in front of her, carrying a lamp. It was the councilor of King Henry, Lord Boras.

 

 

 

What news do you bring Boras? the hag or witch, known as Griselda, asked irritably.

 

 

 

I saw that King Henry ordered three mercenaries, one is a swordsman, the other is a sorceress, and the last one is a crossbowman Lord Boras said with respect.

 

 

 

What did he order? Griselda asked.

 

 

 

To find the lost three magical treasures of Murchial he answered, looking around for security. King Henry has also given the swordsman the last magical treasure, the Shield of Invincibility

 

 

 

You said there was a sorceress she said, her voice seemed worried. How can she be alive when all the witches, except for me, and the entire sorceress community died during the blue sun?

 

 

 

I dont know. By the way what is the blue sun? he asked curiously.

 

 

 

It happened twenty-one years ago. The witches and the sorceresses were battling each other, the sun turned blue and all of them died she explained bitterly. Witches and Sorceresses are different from each other, as you can see; sorceresses were born with magic in their blood, making them superior. While we witches were born without magic, making us slaves

 

 

 

Well I have no time to listen to the history of your race Lord Boras interrupted angrily. Once they have the treasures, one of them might be the king, and I will never be king!

 

 

 

Patience is a virtue the witch smiled maliciously. The treasures were stolen by the centaurs, I am sure they will have a hard time getting it, because centaurs are good in making traps

 

 

 

What if they get it completely? he asked worriedly.

 

 

 

Once they have it, we will steal it Griselda smiled. And the kingdom will be ours!

 

 

 

I hope your plan works as you said it Lord Boras sighed and departed. Griselda threw a pouch of ash in the ground and she disappeared to her home, to her fortress.

 

 

 

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Chapter One: Yesterday

 

 

 

King Henry sat mournfully at his throne, problems flooded his mind. For years, the kingdom of Murchial craved for money, for peace. The kingdom was weak and undeniably poor. The king wore a small crown made of cheap gold and robes made of the cheapest silk.

 

 

 

Bring in the chosen mercenaries! King Henry ordered at his guards, his long silver beard and hair were shining as the fire blazed in the torches. The first mercenary came in, bowing at the king.

 

 

 

The mercenary was a male with muscular body, his skin is color bronze, his hair is brown, his eyes were hazel, he seemed to be at his 20s and he had a very handsome face. Peter at your service, my King the mercenary said respectfully and loudly.

 

 

 

A great leader, King Henry thought happily. Bring the next mercenary now!

 

 

 

The next mercenary was a female about the same age of Peter, or younger. She wore glittering studded, color-silver robes and a pointed hat fit for a sorceress. Anne, sorceress of the West, at your service, Your Highness she said sweetly, bowing.

 

 

 

A great sorcerer good in war, King Henry thought gleefully. Where is the last mercenary?

 

 

 

The last mercenary was a man about 40-44 years of age wearing normal civilian clothes. Walter, my Lord he bowed.

 

 

 

Before we discuss about the quest and reward, I would like to learn your skills King Henry began. What is your skill Peter? Anne? Walter

 

 

 

I am a skilled swordsman Peter said, forgetting the appellation.

 

 

 

I can use magic to aid my teammates, specifically lightning, Your Highness Anne replied, making everybody tremble in fear.

 

 

 

I am an expert crossbowman Walter nervously said, almost forgetting the appellation. Y-Your Highness

 

 

 

Good skills you have there! King Henry exclaimed in joy and he suddenly frowned. I am too old to carry my crown and my heir is kind of secretive

 

 

 

This kingdom is weak and poor please find the three lost treasures of Murchial. Find it and I will reward you King Henry recited sadly. The first treasure is the diadem of wisdom, owned by my father; it gives unending wisdom to the bearer. The second treasure is the mirror of truth; it is used to save the innocent from jail, used to reveal the true criminal. The last treasure is the scepter of the gods, if the king holds it, he will have glory

 

 

 

Who stole and where are the treasures, our King? Anne asked gently.

 

 

 

The centaurs, filthy half-humans and horses, they are good in traps and fighting. I do not know where they hid it but you might find clues by listening in tales and legends. You must decide what reward I will give you King Henry said quietly. You may rest in the castle for your quest will begin tomorrow. Peter, I am giving you the last magical treasure, the Shield of Invincibility. Take care of it; it is made of the best and rarest metal in our realm, titanium. It will protect you from most of mortal perils

 

 

 

Thank you my Lord he said as the royal guards brought them into their own rooms.

 

 

 

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Chapter Two: Exiled

 

 

 

The trio woke up peacefully, unaware of the incoming danger. They were brought to the throne room, where the king sat peacefully. Have you decided what will be your reward?

 

 

 

Yes, our Lord they all said simultaneously.

 

 

 

What are they?

 

 

 

Before Peter could open his mouth, the other two spoke simultaneously, Treasures for the three of us

 

 

 

Great. Now proceed to the main hall and get your weapons and armors, I have surrendered half of the kingdoms money for your needs, do not fail me King Henry commanded.

 

 

 

They walked silently, following the guards .The doors leading to the main hall opened; they were shocked to see what is in front of them. Different kinds of armor, weapons, arrows, and crossbows lay in front of them.

 

 

 

My gosh! Anne said her eyes widened in excitement. Peter excitedly picked the steel armor trimmed with gold linings as his armor; the sword he picked was gold-hilted and the blade was made of the finest steel.

 

 

 

Anne took nothing but shoulder armor made of iron and a long iron dagger. Walter took a studded steel armor and a crossbow that is made of fine yew and steel-tipped bolts. There will be a party this night the councilor of the king, Lord Boras, said.

 

 

 

What for?

 

 

 

For your departure Lord Boras smiled. Too bad you cant go inside the party because you will be leaving right now

 

 

 

Anne glared at Lord Boras. I hope you know what you are saying Anne said with anger at her eyes.

 

 

 

Oh I know what I am saying Lord Boras laughed. No one finds the treasure, I dont know why but I am sure you weaklings will never find the treasures

 

 

 

Silence! Walter ordered. Stop fighting!

 

 

 

He started it! he blamed Boras, wielding the new sword granted to him. He lunged towards Boras and released a powerful blow that was blocked by a royal guard.

 

 

 

I will have your head for this! Lord Boras shouted angrily. The large doors opened, King Henry appeared, angry at the commotion. Everyone fell to their knees.

 

 

 

What is happening?! King Henry thundered.

 

 

 

It was the mercenaries a guard squeaked.

 

 

 

I agree, Your Highness Lord Boras smiled.

 

 

 

No! They started it! Anne cried but was silenced by King Henry.

 

 

 

Get out of my palace now! Get the treasures and return once to get your rewards and you will not be punished for hurting my heir! King Henry commanded angrily.

 

 

 

But-But your H-Highness he muttered but was dragged by the guards, throwing them outside the kingdoms walls.

 

 

 

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[Hawks]

It's nothing great, although much better than some other first pieces we've had. I'll leave it to someone else to critque the story as I am not be best for that. I did notice there's a few errors with punctuation, you always need a comma or a period before the end of quotations.