Chapter 7 Part2 (1/2)

CHAPTER 7 (Part two)

With the continuous ache all around her body, Mahnu tried not to fall unconscious again. Her fingers, arms, toes, feet and legs were all broken and being pulled away from her body so that she couldn't heal herself.

They had tortured her so much that even her clothes had been shredded and fallen, leaving her naked. Dried blood nearly covered her entire body and new blood was falling to the floor.

Being able to read their thoughts, answers were found and Mahnu couldn't help but be resigned to this state.

Thelmos and Eliza had been here all this time...How could I have not known that?

Both had stayed behind when all the others had gone to war, Mahnu could figure out why...Thelmos would have been too lazy and Eliza found...Better things to do.

Another thing Mahnu had found out was that the tablet wasn't with them so they still didn't know where The Chest of the G.o.d's was hidden.

It was made quite obvious that they weren't going to stop the slavery and work with the human's. Mahnu also doubted that if she couldn't talk them into peace then no one could.

She wondered if that was too much of a selfish thought as she let out a small laugh.

As a small amount of blood trickled down from her lips, she wondered if she was truly abanded from all the G.o.d's now?

Mahnu put her head down in defeat, thinking. Did I want forgiveness from them after all? Did I not know over a thousand years ago that I had gone against them not expecting forgiveness. Had I been in denial all this time? Mahnu sighed.

The candle had breathed it's last and darkness surrounded her. Mahnu tried to calm her thoughts and zoned in on the King's sufferings, only then was she able to withstand that little bit more.

…I must get out of here. Talking didn’t work, so I must put them away…Put all G.o.d’s away. It will be my last service to the humans.

...Then, I will eternally sleep.

She thinks of Richard and knows that he doesn't like her disappearance.

Mahnu closed her eyes, he also found out that I’m a G.o.d...So now it's over...

Yes, it's time for all G.o.d’s  to disappear.

3 weeks later

Being outside of the town Brackan, King Richard had to control his urge to march straight into the city all by himself. Looking in the direction of Cental, to the west, he waited for the Loyal Royal Army to show themselves as The King had been impatient for days as he had waited.

”Finally.” King Richard says as the Army could be seen in the distance.

Marcus had never seen him like this. Something as drastic as including an army had never happened in King Richard's reign. Yet, as though he was going to war, here he was finally satisfied the army was nearly here.

“Your Majesty, are you sure this will work? It is very risky, please…”

The King interrupted Marcus, “You know of my plan, I will not go over it in such details again.”

“Your Majesty!...”

“Enough, are they ready?”

Marcus couldn’t settle down, he hesitated to answer knowing that if he answered yes and complied with the King’s plan it could be his and the entire Kralaide’s defeat.

The King as bait to save Mahnu, was putting everything on the line.

Marcus remembered the King’s words, 'That is why it’ll work.' And his proud nod.

“It’ll work Marcus, she’ll be free.”

Marcus watched as the King walked towards the city, all by himself.

He prepared the rest of the knights to sneak around so that the G.o.d's wouldn't get distracted by them.

''I don't see this as a good plan, Your Majesty.'

The King had looked at him, determination in his eyes, 'Numbers, Marcus. Spread them out in commoners clothes. Make the town yours in five minutes. Find Mahnu. A call for whoever finds her and all rush to that direction.'

Marcus sighed, how had he accepted that as a plan? Seeing the King, like he had finally woken up since a month ago, must have startled me into thinking that this plan would work. There was no turning back now.

The Army was already split up everywhere on the outskirts of the city, ready to go in search or Mahnu.

Mahnu felt Marcus's suffering over the King becoming bait and felt a rush go through her. She needed to keep him safe. What is he thinking? How can my capture be worth him risking his life like this?

The urge to hit him was so strong that she felt herself become lose from the ropes holding one of her arms.

She pulled at one of her arms and felt pain go through her again as the arm and fingers started to heal.

It had never happened before. Anger giving her more strength. She felt she could get out of such a contrapment.

Pulling at her other arm, it fell limp to her side and Mahnu closed her eyes and clenched her teeth. The pain was almost unbearable. The screams she had let go before, when they pulled and pulled the rope, Eliza had seemed satisfied with her response.

Now, she was angry and trying very hard to not let anyone know that she had started to get free but it was almost impossible!

The throbbing agony in her arms and fingers started to disappear as both attached properly and became normal again.

Letting out the first normal breath in so long, Mahnu cringed as she knew her legs were next. Her legs weren’t fully attached to her, but it was enough for her to feel the pain of it every second pa.s.sing.

Mahnu tried to reach for what was pulling at them but it was out of reach. Her toes were being pulled, her feet snapped at the ankle and her knees were being pulled along with them.

Mahnu grabbed her higher leg and pulled, trying to forget the pain. Letting out a piercing cry and tears, Mahnu wanted to let go but knew that if she could only get her foot free it would be alright. Thinking she had to hurry to save the King, she pulled harder and could feel her leg escape the bound.

Mahnu kept her eyes shut and clenched her teeth as the agony started to subside.

“Ahhh!” Her cry made her hit herself and she tried to change the pain to her hands but it was still there. Opening her eyes and wiping away her tears, she saw that the foot from her ankle had fallen off, making blood go everywhere.

Breathing in sharply, through her clenched teeth she reached her leg down to the abandoned foot and waited for it to reattach itself to her. She could feel herself start to faint as her mind was in so much pain.

She waited the tormenting seconds go by as the ache in her leg subsided.