Avory

CHAPTER 1

The king, queen, and Bella on the queen’s arm were on top of Avory’s castle tower. It was midnight and the wind was blowing. The king started to chant some words then cast bright magical gleam around the tower. The light was so bright; it can be seen from all around the metropolis.

“Oh merciful god of Light, god of love, got that shines the world with hope and happiness. I, the king of Avory, beg for your help” The king said loudly while looking to the night sky.

It was silent for a moment then suddenly the magical gleam disappeared and the wind stopped. It was darkness for a while then a single bright white light appeared above, so bright that the King covered his eyes with his hand. The queen turned her head back while still carrying Bella and covering her from the light. The light dimmed then a regular size woman was seen hovering in mid-air. Her hair was glowing with golden light, white glowing cloth covering her breasts and another made into a long skirt that splits on the left side, revealing a long beautiful leg.

“Why have you summon me, king of Avory?” she smiled at the king

The King looked at the God. He turned to look at the queen and called her to his side. The queen quickly walked to the king with Bella in her arms.

“Our only child is ill” he told the God “We have tried magic and medicine but nothing seems to break her fever. She is getting weaker and weaker by the day and we fear we would lose her” he explained to the God with a sad tone.

The God hovered down, gently placing her feet on the floor of the tower, and turned her head to look at Bella. Beads of sweat filled the child’s forehead and she was breathing heavily.

“Let me hold her” she said to the queen

The queen gave Bella to the God gently and slow

“Please help her” the queen said with a sad tone

The God held Bella in her arm and looked at her. She walked around the tower slowly touching Bella’s face. Her smile turned into a worried face.
“This child… she has been affected by the god of darkness’s energy”

The king and queen were shocked by what the God.

“bu… but how?” stuttered the queen “can she be cured?”

The God walked around the king and queen while carrying and looking at Bella. The god was silent and seemed to be thinking.

“The dark effect has seeped inside her; the price to cure her is high” she turned to the king and queen.

“We would pay any price” the king said, confidently

“The price is mine to pay” The god of Light explains “I will have to lend her part of my powers to cure her”

The God walked around the king and queen for a moment in silent, still looking at the baby. Then She stopped moving and looked at the king and queen.

“It fills me with joy how much you have been helping the people of Daughtris for a long time without expecting any reward. I shall cure your child but I expect you to continue helping the people of Daughtris”

The God walked up to the queen and gave Bella back to her.

“You will grow up to be an important person, Bella” she whispered while looking at Bella.

The king and queen never took their eyes of the God, worrying. The God turned her head to look at both at them.

“Do not worry. I shall cure her and in the same time, give her special powers. Part of me will be with her always” the god smiled

The god touched Bella’s forehead with her finger then the God’s body started to glow softly.

The God then dispersed into tiny lights. Some of the lights disappeared while some hovered to Bella seeped inside her. Bella started to glow a little but the light soon fades.

The queen touched Bella’s forehead with her hand and felt the fever is going away.

“Thank you” the king thanked the God

“Thank you, merciful god” the queen said while crying tears of joy, looking at Bella, hugging her.


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12 years later

Venash, the king of Pruwas, was sitting on his throne. For a king that had not much emotions, he felt bored.

"summon my children" he said to his higher servants

A few minutes later, all the children huddled in the throneroom to see Venash. Venash was resting his head on his hand and started to speak with a souless tone

"I shall keep this simple" he paused and continued "I shall supply you with a small great army using my own powers... and with that army, you shall try and conquer all of Daughtris... You can use any kind of method you wish... I do not care... When all of Daughtris is conquered and controlled by all of you , I shall give the throne of Pruwas to the person that had conquered the most of Daughtris"

So the war started. The children went on a raid, claiming cities, towns, and villages, one by one, as their own, using force or/and diplomacy.

The king of Avory was planning a strategy with his lieutenants in Avory castle war room to counter the childrens attack when suddenly a single bright light appeared out of nowhere. The light then transformed into a graceful woman, Hikari, the God of Light, in the flesh. Everyone fell silent and froze, stunned. Hikari wasted no time and spoke.

"King Judan" she called the king and paused for a moment before continuing "you cannot win this battle on your own" she walked slowly to the king "find the other Gods" she stopped a few feet in front of the king and continued "Send Bella... Bella will be able to sense the other Gods"

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some time had passed after the Gods appearance before the king and his men

Bella was in her room, her face looks sad, some dress were on her bed waiting to be packed. She was looking at the morning sun from the large rectangle window where the fresh sun ray shined through, lighting up her face. She stood there for a moment then a knocking sound came from a door a few feet behind Bella.

“Are you ready, princess?” said a voice from outside the door.

Bella turned around and walked to her bed

“Just a little longer, Gabe” she walked to her bed, sat there, and started to pack her stuff slowly, placing them in a small magical satchel.

“The king and queen is waiting for you downstairs, princess” Gabe said from outside the door

Bella hung her satchel on her shoulder and walked to the door and opened it. Gabe was in front of the door, looking at Bella, smiling.

“I’m ready, Gabe” she looked down on her feet.

Gabe slowly reached for Bella’s hand while bending down so that his head is levelled with Bella’s head. As Gabe held her hand, Bella raised her head and looked into Gabe’s eyes

“Do not worry, princess” he said to the princess “everything will be back to how it used to be”

Bella nodded and smiled at Gabe.

Gabe accompanied Bella as she walked to the throne room. The king and king was sitting on the throne, talking a general. The king turned his head and saw Bella walking down the stairs with Gabe behind her.

“You may leave now, general. We will continue this discussion later in the war room”

The king and queen stood up as Bella walked up to them. Bella was looking down on the ground rather than looking the king and queen in the eyes. The queen walked to Bella’s side and placed her hand on her shoulder.

“Are you alright dear?” The queen asked

“I’m worried, mother” she continued “worried for the safety of Avory and worried that I would not be able to convince the other god elements”

The queen hugged Bella, her eyes started to tear up “you will do just fine, dear”

The king walked to the queen and Bella and places his hands on the queen’s and Bella’s shoulder. Bella looked up to see her father looking at her.

“Come” the king said with a clear voice “we shall go to the take-off area and meet the others that will join you on your quest”

Gerard sent his men to each barrier point with back up power supplies as well as entering the city following some unseen route to see the King of Avory.

"I am Gerard and the batteries are being replenished or replaced as we speak." Gerard looked at guard who was barring his way. Gerard looked throughout the city and up at the barrier. It wasn't looking good. Gerard smile as he touched his ear piece. "alright you pack rats" he said over the com link. Find the parts you need at the designated locations and build some back up barrier generators." he said he then pulled a pipe out and took a deep puff and then exhaled it at the guard. They met eyes and just as the guards anger was rising his eye lids started to fall. The guard fell with a thud and Gerard entered the castle to locate the king.

Gerard had spent many years slipping items and parts into many cities including Avory. But the guard was quite observant which made the transportation very slow. Gerard stopped and waited.

Outside

As per Gerard's instructions cannons were being set up and golems were being rapidly constructed. After the hit to the barrier Gerard's men were waiting for the order to fire. But Gerard was waiting for word from the King of the situation and what his plan would be.

Within the Barrier

Gerards 'rats' scurried around the city collecting parts while a select few spell casters cast spells strengthening the buildings against the dragon's flame. It would be important just incase the creature did get through.

At this same time under the city Gerards moles were creating a tunnel leading underneath the sewers as a contingency plan for the people of Avory. Gerard looked around as he pulled out several staves and watched as they took some preordained position and began to spin and glow. Gerard looked as the power continued to grow. Gerard was going to have to start the ritual soon just in case all his plans came apart

Gerard watched the aerial battle and watched as the flying defenders were taking heavy hits. "Looked at the pillar of light that was being created by the Staves. Send the banshees to help against the dragon.


The banshees were one of Gerards latest experiments with an air machines. He had read a book about a creature whose scream would kill its victims. One after another the large life like machines appeared and Gerard simply pointed towards the exit as the single manned banshees flapped and charged with yellow fire and red sparks it they flew towards the dragon to add support.

Gerard watched as 15 banshees left the castle and he tapped his ear piece.

"How many cannons are operational?"

"Three cannons are ready, Sir." there was a reply.

"Fire them now." he said coldly as he wondered what the next delivery should be.

Gerard had been told to meet the king at another destination. He looked at the pillar of light he had created.

"Teleportation is a risky magic" he told himself as he left to gather up power for another delievery. Gerard followed the man before him keeping track of items of worth and making sure he didn't get lost within this labyrinthian castle. He knew he would probably have to find his way back later.

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Cannons continued to roar as the men adjusted their aim as best they could. The artillery did not worry about the banshees since the cannons fired for the wings and the banshees' target was the dragons head, eyes and ears specifically. They were to disrupt and distract using their speed rather than strength. The banshees continued on the path for Bahamut's face trying to take the target off of the barrier and let the skyship do some damage.

The cannons aimed for the wings and legs hoping to limit the dragon's movement if only slightly.

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Gerard came to the location of the King and he gave a respective bow as the law so says to do.
"Your Majesty," he said as he approached the King. How may I be of service. I have called on a few huge favors and a have two sky ships coming with reinforcements. How long do you think the barriers will last?"