NIGHT

King Raynold, the Kings, lord Emmanuel, Zussorender, the generals, the head wizards, and the armies did survive the day but they lost a lot of lives. 3 Kings, 2 head generals, all the head wizards, some generals, and a lot of the armies were severely injured and some lost part of their bodies during the battle before Marcelos and his armies retreated.

What the Axrians expected from Marcelos' armies wasn't what they met. Marcelos' armies became stronger and faster than they once were under the dark sky which was surprising to the Axrians. To the Axrians it was like Marcelo's armies were remade into something new, and even with all that the Axrians protected Axrax from falling and they survived the day.

The screaming of all those injured by Marcelos' armies could be heard throughout Axrax as they were being treated in the treatment hall because of the great pain they were feeling. The screaming of those being treated made the people in Axrax scared and thought doom is upon them all. The princes and the princesses were shocked upon seeing what Marcelos' armies did to the armies, the Kings, and the others that were wounded when they went to check on the fathers of the princes and princesses that were injured, and that made the princes and princesses have the fear of Marcelos' armies under the dark sky.

Hawk who spent the whole day sleeping so he recover the energy he lost while in captivity was woken up by the screaming of those being treated. Hawk came out of his room and saw the sky change then made his way to the treatment hall where he saw the princes, the princesses, and everyone that were injured. Seeing all that happened made Hawk worry and fear for the future of Axrax.

In the council hall were the great King, King Marcus, lord Emmanuel, Zussorender, the princes, the princesses, the generals, the ministers, the head guard, and Hawk standing and worried about what has happened and what might happen next. Lord Emmanuel said ''though we survive today, we were greatly defeated''.

''We suffer a great defeat because we failed to anticipate how powerful Marcelos' armies can be under the dark sky'' said King Raynold.

''Marcelos' armies fought like they were being possessed. It was like they were completely different and made into something I don't know. Even with the shields and magic, we look powerless and weak. I could have also suffered huge injuries if not for King James and the head wizards'' said King Marcus.

''We need to find a way to keep them from breaching the gate or we will all die'' said the prime minister.

''You are only saying this because you aren't in the battle. We have lost a lot of armies and a lot are also injured. Protecting Axrax seems impossible now with the remaining armies, and the guards look very worst fighting Marcelos' armies'' said General Rapheal.

''Even the light army soldiers looked like a weakling. The dark sky is a means of power to Marcelos' armies'' said General Mark.

''The wizards' magic doesn't easily hurt them like before especially the Orgmus and the dark druids. If we continue like this Axrax will be taken. I don't think we have any means of protecting Axrax anymore'' said Zussorender.

''If the supreme wizard could say that then that means we should all be scared'' said General Aiden.

''Then are we just going to run away and abandoned Axrax?'' asked Minister for war but there was no response from anyone.

After some minutes of silence, Hawk said ''we should get everyone and leave Axrax right now while we can''.

''Are you saying we should run away'' said the prime ministers to Hawk.

''Yes, we should. We don't have an army strong enough to protect the gates and the walls from getting breached. If we remain here we will all die including the people you spent days and time protecting and the death of those who die will be for nothing'' said Hawk.

''Hawk is right. We shouldn't think at it like we are abandoning Axrax but as a way to save the people and protect everything our forefather has built. The death of the people will bring an end to everything'' said Noah.

''No, we are not abandoning Axrax and that is final. We have survived till date and we will continue to survive'' said King Raynold.

''But the numbers of .......'' said Zussorender.

Zussorender was cut short of words as King Raynold cut in, ''No one should talk about abandoning Axrax anymore. Anyone who does will be beheaded. Do you all understand?'' asked King Raynold.

''Yes, your royal majesty'' said everyone in the hall in a union.

King Raynold asked the supreme general ''how many are the numbers of armies available to fight?''.

''I don't know for now not until we know who can still fight amongst those who were injured but the light army soldiers injured can't be treated because the physicians don't know how to treat them'' said General Raphael.

''Zussorender, I need you and the remaining wizards to treat the wounded magically so they can able to fight tomorrow and find what is it that you can do to help the light army soldiers'' said King Raynold to Zussorender.

''Yes, your royal majesty'' said Zussorender.

''Any soldiers, wizards, or guards that lost part of their bodies should be excluded from the armies. And by morning I want the numbers of armies calculated'' said King Raynold to the generals.

''Yes, your royal majesty'' said all the generals in a union.

''Everyone should get a rest for the night. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day'' said King Raynold.

''Please let us join the battle, your royal majesty'' said prince Mike to King Raynold.

''No. You are all still under punishment'' said King Raynold to all the princes and the princesses then left the hall with the head guard.

As King Raynold left the hall, everyone began to talk to one another about Axrax.

Lilia was inside Ramsay's tent lying on his bed waiting for him just then Ramsay walked in and sat down on the bed smiling at Lilia who also sat smiling at him back. Lilia sit up next to Ramsay and asked Ramsay ''how is Marcelos?''.

''He is very excited. Zussorader and Philip are also happy about the result of the battle'' said Ramsay.

''I know they will be. What about you? How do you feel watching your people die?'' asked Lilia.

''I don't feel bad or good because I don't even know how am feel anymore ever since they try to bring back the old Ramsay. But am surprised even with how powerful our armies were they were still unable to breach the gates. They are indeed very good at securing the gates and walls'' said Ramsay.

''I told you. Their bravery when it comes to protecting Axrax is one of a kind'' said Lilia.

''But am not sure if they will keep on protecting Axrax for long. They are losing a lot of soldiers and our armies don't die'' said Ramsay.

''Yeah'' said Lilia.

''Well, let's forget about them. The night is still young so let's spend it happily'' said Ramsay, then Lilia kissed Ramsay.

Throughout the night, the supreme wizard and the wizards spent the night treating those that were injured with their magic so they can be prepared for the next day's battle.

King Raynold opened his eyes and was surprised to see himself lying down in the middle of an unknown hall. King Raynold stood up and look around the hall to see he was surrounded by 10 golden thrones but the thrones were empty. As King Raynold looks at all the golden thrones, old men suddenly appeared seated on the throne which startled King Raynold.

King Raynold recognize the old men who were seated on the thrones to be the late great Kings before him or his father because his sword already showed him the vision of them, making him fall to his knees as he said to them "Your royal majesties".

Among those great kings was King Hope and King Hope said to King Raynold "rise my son", then King Raynold stood.

King Raynold said to the Kings "It is a great honor to be before you, great Kings".

"It's okay. We are only here to tell you that you need to listen to Esther" said King Hope to King Raynold.

"I don't understand what your royal majesty means" said King Raynold to King Hope, just then princess Esther entered the hall and walked to King Raynold.

Princess Esther stopped beside King Raynold and King Raynold was surprised to see her then princess Esther said to King Raynold "It is nice to see you again, uncle".

"I wouldn't say that to you since you decided to be in wherever you are and not join the battle" said King Raynold to princess Esther.

"I can't join the battle because the battle is already lost. And that wherever you think I was is where am trying to find a solution to how we can end Marcelos' and his armies" said princess Esther to King Raynold.

"So, what solution have you found?" King Raynold asked princess Esther.

"Am not so sure that is a solution but am sure a past can help us defeat Marcelos which is why I found the great Kings and brought you before their presence knowing you can only listen to them" said princess Esther to King Raynold.

"She showed us the future of Axrax and that made us happy" said 2nd great King to King Raynold.

"Am sure she lies to you all because she believes Axrax will fall" said King Raynold to the great Kings.

"She didn't lie. We know Axrax will fall and Axrax must fall" said the 5th great King to King Raynold.

"How can they be a great future if Axrax falls?" King Reynold (confused) asked the great Kings.

"You are a great King of Axrax and you don't know what Axrax is" said the 10th great King to King Raynold.

"I have been protecting Axrax with all my life and you are telling me that I don't know what Axrax is" said King Raynold to the great Kings.

"Yes, you don't. Axrax is not the palace, building, or homes you think it is. Axrax is the people that live in it and the people in the other kingdoms. As long as those people exist Axrax will never end nor will it be defeated. You should have known this when you wield my sword" said King Hope to King Raynold.

"So you are saying we should abandon Axrax" said King Raynold to the great Kings.

"Yes, you have to if the people are to survive. You need to take them and run far away from here" said 4th great King to King Raynold.

"And how is that a solution to ending Marcelos?" King Raynold asked the great Kings.

"Ending all living things is the only way Marcelos can be victorious but as long as even if one living thing exists Marcelos can not be victorious. So, as long as the people live Marcelos will never..................." said princess Esther to King Raynold.

King Raynold couldn't hear princess Esther finished her words because he suddenly opened his eyes and met himself back in his chamber on his bed. As King Raynold opened his eyes and looked to his right side he saw Zussorender, Lord Emmanuel, and the head guard expecting him to wake up then King Raynold realized it is already morning. King Raynold asked the head guard, Zussorender, and lord Emmanuel "what the hell happened?".

"The head guard try waking you and you refuse to wake up so he came to us and told us what happened. When we got here you still refused to wake up even though we use different methods to wake you up then we have no choice but to use our magic to wake you" said lord Emmanuel to King Raynold.

King Raynold was unhappy to hear that and said to the three of them "You shouldn't have wake me up. I was busy talking to King Hope, the other great Kings, and Esther on how we can find a solution to Marcelos and our people".

Zussorender and lord Emmanuel were surprised to hear that then Zussorender asked King Raynold "did you just say you saw King Hope and the other great Kings?"

"Yes, I do" said King Raynold, as he stood up from bed.

"What did they and Esther say?" lord Emmanel asked King Raynold.

"That we needed to protect the people and I couldn't hear them finished because you decided to wake me up with your magic" said King Raynold with annoyance to lord Emmanuel and Zussorender.

"We had to because everyone is waiting in the hall" said lord Emmanuel to King Raynold.

"Okay. But you should know this, Esther and the great Kings predicted Axrax will fall. Even if Axrax fall, the people must survive" said King Raynold to lord Emmanuel and Zussorender.

Lord Emmanuel, Zussorender, and the head guard were shocked and scared to hear that Axrax will fall.