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Chapter 17: Nicole’s POV

I walked out of the meeting room, relieved that the meeting was over. “Time to head home.” I thought walking towards the door that lead out into Scaleswind, out of the meeting hall. As I walked outside I had only walked a few steps when I heard a familiar voice calling a warm greeting, “Nicole!” spinning around I saw Aphmau. “Aphmau!” I said in greeting running over. I felt happiness course through me at the sight of my old friend. “What brings you here?” I asked, hoping she would say that she was just visiting. Before she even spoke I could see the seriousness in her eyes, “Nicole, I’ve found out that the King of the Tu’la region is planning to attack Pheonix Drop.” her words left me startled. I was surprised to hear that after taking over O’Khasis that they would target Pheonix Drop next. I almost questioned her but stopped myself as I saw the seriousness in her eyes again. She wasn’t joking, this was real. It didn’t matter how she knew, she knew. This wasn’t a joke, this threat was real. “You can count on Scaleswind to be there in battle with you. Pheonix Drop won’t fall without a fight. It survived Scaleswind attacking, it won’t fall now.” I promised. “Thank you, Nicole. I can’t say how much it means that Scaleswind will be fighting beside Pheonix Drop.” She said in reply, her eyes flooded with relief and then seemed to flash with memory and fear. The fear and the memory, whatever it was, disappeared quickly. “I’ll be there in the battle.” I promised. “Nicole, you’re a lord. You can’t risk yourself like that.” Aphmau said. “You can’t stop me.” I replied stubbornly. She looked as if she was going to protest again, then seemed to realize I wasn’t changing my mind. “I can’t stop you. If it’s okay, I’ll stay a couple days and we can depart back to Pheonix Drop together.” she said. I nodded my agreement and lead the way towards my house where she could stay.

Chapter 18: Laurance’s POV

I was glad to be walking beside Cadenza on the way back to Pheonix Drop. I had been in New Meteli a couple of days while she had prepared to depart. While I was there I had had dreams of the coming battle and of darkness. As the outer wall of Pheonix Drop came into view I felt joy rush through me, then doubt. Would Bright Port and Scaleswind really come to Pheonix Drop because of one person’s word? I held my breath now as I walked towards the gate. As I walked through I felt overwhelming relief as I spotted Nicole and John talking to Levin. Levin was casting glances to where Aphmau and Garroth were standing off on the side. I walked over to join them while Cadenza joined the other lords and everyone else dispersed “I see that your trips went well.” I said. “And yours.” Aphmau said, “Come the others are waiting in the tree house.” she turned and began walking towards the tree house.

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I prepared for the battle. The Tu’la ships looming closer with every second. I shuddered as I remembered my dreams of this battle and darkness. I glanced to my left, where the other Divine Warriors were, and felt reassured. As the ships reached land I heard someone yell, “ATTACK!” I prepared myself as the soldiers rushed off the boats and started fighting. I swung at every enemy within my reach. Through the crowd Aphmau appeared at my side and we fought, side by side. The battle raged on, seeming to stretch on forever. I had quickly lost track of time. Suddenly Aphmau whirled around, but at the same moment I felt something stab my chest and everything went dark. At the edge of my hearing I heard a quickly fading whisper of anger and grief. Then all was dark and silent. I heard a whisper saying, “It is not time yet, go back.” by this I was confused. After a couple of moments, light exploded around me and I found myself on the ground, lying flat on my back. The battle was gone, there was no sign of the Tu’la region. Aphmau was crouched beside me, tears rolling down her face. “Laurance,” she breathed, just loud enough for me to hear. “Aphmau, it’s okay.” I said. Her eyes lit up, “Laurance!” she said. By now the other Divine Warriors had come closer. They let out words of joy. Deciding not to ruin the moment I didn’t ask what had happened but just stood up.