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Chapter 8: Confrontation

The two scouts, Sneak and Davyn, were running across the

castle halls towards the throne room. They were obviously in a hurry to see Scar and Miiah, and by the look on their faces it was something bad. They barged into the throne room and bowed in front of the king and queen and then, almost fainting with exhaustion, Sneak spoke for both of them:- Hello my king, my queen! I am afraid I bring terrible news! Dova and his army are on the move already. They are on their way to attack Donn. And they have the dragon, too. By the way they move I would say it will take them about 4 or 5 days to get here.- So, Davyn went on, we have about 4 days to prepare ourselves and give them a warm welcome, if I may say…. One full of fireballs and firestorm to rain down on them with the help of our best

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mage, Mean.

- Thank you both! Said Scar clearly worried not as much about the army of mercenaries but about the dragon. But there was still hope, his best warriors hadn’t returned yet, they might be able to get the Fire Necklace and set things right…- Ok, Scar went on, you are both excused. Noah, please see that they are both well paid for their trouble! Said Scar addressing Noah, the kingdom’s treasurer, a well built man who had been his treasurer for as long as he remembered, a man who had proven more than once that he was trustworthy. He had been tried many times before he was given the job and the honor of handling the kingdom's wealth and he passed every trial.- Of course, answered Noah, come with me ladies. Then he bowed and he exited the throne room accompanied by Sneak and Davyn.- Scar, said Miiah who had been silent until then, do you think we can face Dova's army? He has a dragon…

- Don’t worry my pretty! I am sure we will crush him like a worm. Even if our friends won’t be able to bring the Fire Necklace, with Bratty and Mean by our side and with your healing powers, I'm sure we have nothing to worry about! We will send him back to the hole he crawled out of!

- I will do my best to heal everyone who will need my help my dear!- Olekson, go and bring Bratty and Mean!

- I’m on my way! Said Olekson and left.

Five minutes later Bratty and Mean were in the throne room, bowing to their king and queen. Bratty was the first to speak:- So, Dova's worthless army is coming to attack us? Phew! I will freeze their asses because their brains are already frozen! And Bratty had a disdainful look on her face.

- Don’t be so rash, they have a fire dragon on their side Bratty! Said Mean trying to temper the red-headed beauty. But I honestly believe we stand a chance against them! We have a strong army too and of course, we have Bratty and yours truly….Sorry for the

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lack of modesty but Bratty and I are worth as much as a battalion of soldiers!

- To say the least! Added Bratty full of herself, especially as Mean had just praised her and she was in the seventh heaven although a war was coming.

- I know you two are very strong mages and I am counting on you! Said Scar simply. I am glad you two are on our side! Ok, go learn some new spells or whatever you mages do and get ready for what's coming!

- Nah, we are good with the ones we know… We will fry them! Said Mean and both he and Bratty left.

Meanwhile Dova’s army was approaching slowly but

decisively. Dova was riding a noble black stallion, a strong and stubborn animal, a horse that had seen his share of battle and had the scars to prove it. Jerno was riding a white stallion and was holding Aggy's improvised bridle in his right hand. Aggy was following Jerno like an obedient puppy as it had been practically raised by him, even if in a cage. Og and Bris were riding behind Jerno, leading the mercenaries.

Dova's army was advancing slowly through the snow. They were as numerous as a swarm of bees. Some had halberds, others had swords and shields, others bows and arrows, others were carrying maces, axes and even huge hammers. They were all armed to the teeth. And with one goal: defeating Donn, taking over that beautiful and peaceful land, Scar and Miiah's home. They marched silently, saving their strength as they needed all of it for the 4 or 5 days, the time needed to reach Donn. During the third day Dova’s army was already exhausted because of the harsh weather. They were cold but ready to fight if they wanted to be paid by Dova. On the fourth day they arrived at their destination but Scar had also prepared his own army for the confrontation.

Dova gave his army a last speech before charging Scar's

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kingdom. Then all hell broke loose. They all attacked at Dova's signal. A heavy cloud of dust covered the whole battlefield. The clatter of metal against metal was deafening. People were falling from their horses, stabbed or pierced by arrows; blood was everywhere.

Dova was at the head of his army, ruthless and fearless, some would say even a bit too brave for his own good. He was followed by Jerno who released Aggy to bring destruction all around. Aggy was confused, he had renounced his grudge against Jerno for being his jailor; Aggy had been brainwashed. He was burning everything around him to Dova's pleasure and to Jerno's relief. Aggy was like a huge killing machine. Nothing could resist him. In a day Dova's army had breached through the front lines of defense advancing towards Scar's castle. But here he would also have to fight against Scar's mages, Bratty and Mean. And those two were a real force as Dova was to find out soon.