Chapter 166: Defied: The King Has Returned.
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CHAPTER 165
Era had waited for Damian at the eye of the forest in the palace and when Damian's men came, she was there to receive them.
They had itched to join the battle but knowing fully well that their main mission was to protect Era they had to behave and do quite the job.
All through they stayed, waiting for news or something about how the war was going but got nothing.
Even Era, her frustration was riding up so much and it really was getting out if hand for her.
For all she knew, they could be late and her king would have been dead.
She paced, ignoring the pleas from thw soldiers with her for her to trust in Lord Damian and Vidor.
Nothing they said mattered not until she heard the news. Until she saw with her eyes that they were alright. It was also another reason why she wanted to go but to what end, she was kept here with Caspian.
At this time, she got wind of news that Caspian had began to dispatch the King's Alpha Army the way he wanted and they began to cover up and guard the palace.
To the people that was what it looked like, he was safe guarding the palace but to Era, he looked like a sly fox waiting fir the right opoortand she wasn't wanting to take chances that was why she wanted to take as many force as she could to go help Vidor.
When it was fully morning though, Era could not contain the anxiety again. She hated feeling like a trapped mouse by the big bad CAT and came outside, ignoring anything Caspain would say.
She needed to find out what was going on and finally just when she had gotten to where Caspian was, in front of the army, he turnednhis horse towards her and yelled.
"Halt!"
She took a pause forst, wanting to know if ot was her he was commandinv or someone else.
To ensure she understood, he poinyed hos sword at her. "Halt, yiur majesty."
'Well only dor now i would addrews you as such. After now, no more.' He thought within himself, laughing at his supoosed victory.
That was it, he had irked tje no nonsense part of her and she wasn't going to stand for ot.
Just because he Andes the Alpha Armies ga e him no right to disrespect jer like that.
She was royalty, born, bred and married. He would show her the respect she deserved.
Bracing up, Era marched on in his direction, silently daring him to make another bold word.
"Your majesty you wojld stop."
"And I chose not to." Era continued until she got to where he was then she stopped out of her own violation. "So what are you going to do seeing as I defied your order?" Era challenged.
"Hmm. I would let it slide because you are still his majesty's wife," he let out. 'Once he is dead, you are dead to me and would be nothing more than Meribia's ghost.'
"You are only acting commander to safeguard the palace, not my husband and king. So I bow to no one and respect no man except the man over me, Vidor."
"Fine. Then be a nice little queen and march back to your quarters until the war is over."
"Sorry, I am staying, until I know or hear news about him."
"Your majesty... "
"Don't you have any conscience?" Era interrupted. "He has been out for hours, shouldn't he be done by now? So what does that mean, they may be in need of reinforcement. You should March his armies there to assist him."
"I am commander of his armies and I wojld do no such thing. Should in case the palace is attacked, who and what would protect Etheria's throne?"
'You make me wonder, are we protecting it from Slyerians or from you, Caspian? Just who are you and what arw your true colors?' Era thought to herself.
While they yet stared at each other in anger, the thundering sound of horse hooves could be heard from afar off, causing the ground to shake, announcing to all those within range, their arrival.
With it came the roaring of the dust that spread far, paving the way for them.
The more thundering she felt, the more she felt her heart was going to jump out any moment and fly out of her chest into her mouth.
"His majesty has returned!" A voiced yelled out, announcing Vidor's arrival.
Her eyes shot wide with joy as she waited for him to get to where she was.
Most people would have paved way, others ran or sonwthing but no Era stood still waiting for him to come to her.
Neigh!!!
The horses stopped behind him, except for Vidor's who came out more to meet Era and finally stopped.
Her chest rose with effort, falling ever so quickly as she ataraed at him.
Her eyes watered a bit but it could not compare to the relief that washed over her.
He too stopped moving, steadying his breath as he gazed down with longing eyes at her.
It took some time but finally, he lifted his hand and the soldiers all around her yelled in victory.
The shouting and yelling continue ued for another three minutes, each echoing one name... His, Vidor.
The second he came down from his horse, his soldiers did with him and so did Damian. No one moved anymore but stayed still watching the king and his queen.
Not bwing able to contain it longer, Era threw reasoning to the wind and rushed up to him, throwing herself on him and hugging him like her life depended on it as her arms wrapped willingly around his waist.
0_0
For a moment there, he was shocked. Not just him, all those around them. They had never seen the queen behave in such a manner or the two of them act so close before.
Finally he relaxed into the hug and embrased her small frame too.
*Flashback*
"I do hope they do not capture her. I was told she left the palace on a stroll," Vidor let out showing his frustration.
Though Damian wanted it as a surprise but the maddening frustration running through hos blood at the uncertainty of her condition was killing him and knew a king should be in such state.
At least that was the kind of state he was in she. Vidor kidnapped his daughters. He should have paid revenge but he chose jot to.
"Your majesty, the queen is safe."
"What?"
"She arrived at the palace a few hours after we were told you left."
He kept quiet for a minute and when he reopened his mouth, he yelled out.
"Move out we ride to the palace at once."
*Flashback Ends*
"You're safe," her small voice rode out minutes later. "You are safe," she added again pulling him out of his thoughts.
On his way back, Damian filled him with everything that happened and how she found the letter of conspiracy and had them race to help him.
He truly was lucky to have her as his queen.
After sometime of being like that, she pulled back a bit, still in his embrace as she looked up to see him, before he could do or say anything, Era stood on her toes and pressed her lips firmly on his.
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CHAPTER 165
Era had waited for Damian at the eye of the forest in the palace and when Damian's men came, she was there to receive them.
They had itched to join the battle but knowing fully well that their main mission was to protect Era they had to behave and do quite the job.
All through they stayed, waiting for news or something about how the war was going but got nothing.
Even Era, her frustration was riding up so much and it really was getting out if hand for her.
For all she knew, they could be late and her king would have been dead.
She paced, ignoring the pleas from thw soldiers with her for her to trust in Lord Damian and Vidor.
Nothing they said mattered not until she heard the news. Until she saw with her eyes that they were alright. It was also another reason why she wanted to go but to what end, she was kept here with Caspian.
At this time, she got wind of news that Caspian had began to dispatch the King's Alpha Army the way he wanted and they began to cover up and guard the palace.
To the people that was what it looked like, he was safe guarding the palace but to Era, he looked like a sly fox waiting fir the right opoortand she wasn't wanting to take chances that was why she wanted to take as many force as she could to go help Vidor.
When it was fully morning though, Era could not contain the anxiety again. She hated feeling like a trapped mouse by the big bad CAT and came outside, ignoring anything Caspain would say.
She needed to find out what was going on and finally just when she had gotten to where Caspian was, in front of the army, he turnednhis horse towards her and yelled.
"Halt!"
She took a pause forst, wanting to know if ot was her he was commandinv or someone else.
To ensure she understood, he poinyed hos sword at her. "Halt, yiur majesty."
'Well only dor now i would addrews you as such. After now, no more.' He thought within himself, laughing at his supoosed victory.
That was it, he had irked tje no nonsense part of her and she wasn't going to stand for ot.
Just because he Andes the Alpha Armies ga e him no right to disrespect jer like that.
She was royalty, born, bred and married. He would show her the respect she deserved.
Bracing up, Era marched on in his direction, silently daring him to make another bold word.
"Your majesty you wojld stop."
"And I chose not to." Era continued until she got to where he was then she stopped out of her own violation. "So what are you going to do seeing as I defied your order?" Era challenged.
"Hmm. I would let it slide because you are still his majesty's wife," he let out. 'Once he is dead, you are dead to me and would be nothing more than Meribia's ghost.'
"You are only acting commander to safeguard the palace, not my husband and king. So I bow to no one and respect no man except the man over me, Vidor."
"Fine. Then be a nice little queen and march back to your quarters until the war is over."
"Sorry, I am staying, until I know or hear news about him."
"Your majesty... "
"Don't you have any conscience?" Era interrupted. "He has been out for hours, shouldn't he be done by now? So what does that mean, they may be in need of reinforcement. You should March his armies there to assist him."
"I am commander of his armies and I wojld do no such thing. Should in case the palace is attacked, who and what would protect Etheria's throne?"
'You make me wonder, are we protecting it from Slyerians or from you, Caspian? Just who are you and what arw your true colors?' Era thought to herself.
While they yet stared at each other in anger, the thundering sound of horse hooves could be heard from afar off, causing the ground to shake, announcing to all those within range, their arrival.
With it came the roaring of the dust that spread far, paving the way for them.
The more thundering she felt, the more she felt her heart was going to jump out any moment and fly out of her chest into her mouth.
"His majesty has returned!" A voiced yelled out, announcing Vidor's arrival.
Her eyes shot wide with joy as she waited for him to get to where she was.
Most people would have paved way, others ran or sonwthing but no Era stood still waiting for him to come to her.
Neigh!!!
The horses stopped behind him, except for Vidor's who came out more to meet Era and finally stopped.
Her chest rose with effort, falling ever so quickly as she ataraed at him.
Her eyes watered a bit but it could not compare to the relief that washed over her.
He too stopped moving, steadying his breath as he gazed down with longing eyes at her.
It took some time but finally, he lifted his hand and the soldiers all around her yelled in victory.
The shouting and yelling continue ued for another three minutes, each echoing one name... His, Vidor.
The second he came down from his horse, his soldiers did with him and so did Damian. No one moved anymore but stayed still watching the king and his queen.
Not bwing able to contain it longer, Era threw reasoning to the wind and rushed up to him, throwing herself on him and hugging him like her life depended on it as her arms wrapped willingly around his waist.
0_0
For a moment there, he was shocked. Not just him, all those around them. They had never seen the queen behave in such a manner or the two of them act so close before.
Finally he relaxed into the hug and embrased her small frame too.
*Flashback*
"I do hope they do not capture her. I was told she left the palace on a stroll," Vidor let out showing his frustration.
Though Damian wanted it as a surprise but the maddening frustration running through hos blood at the uncertainty of her condition was killing him and knew a king should be in such state.
At least that was the kind of state he was in she. Vidor kidnapped his daughters. He should have paid revenge but he chose jot to.
"Your majesty, the queen is safe."
"What?"
"She arrived at the palace a few hours after we were told you left."
He kept quiet for a minute and when he reopened his mouth, he yelled out.
"Move out we ride to the palace at once."
*Flashback Ends*
"You're safe," her small voice rode out minutes later. "You are safe," she added again pulling him out of his thoughts.
On his way back, Damian filled him with everything that happened and how she found the letter of conspiracy and had them race to help him.
He truly was lucky to have her as his queen.
After sometime of being like that, she pulled back a bit, still in his embrace as she looked up to see him, before he could do or say anything, Era stood on her toes and pressed her lips firmly on his.
***************CHAPTER 165Era had waited for Damian at the eye of the forest in the palace and when Damian's men came, she was there to receive them.They had itched to join the battle but knowing fully well that their main mission was to protect Era they had to behave and do quite the job.All through they stayed, waiting for news or something about how the war was going but got nothing.Even Era, her frustration was riding up so much and it really was getting out if hand for her.For all she knew, they could be late and her king would have been dead.She paced, ignoring the pleas from thw soldiers with her for her to trust in Lord Damian and Vidor.Nothing they said mattered not until she heard the news. Until she saw with her eyes that they were alright. It was also another reason why she wanted to go but to what end, she was kept here with Caspian.At this time, she got wind of news that Caspian had began to dispatch the King's Alpha Army the way he wanted and they began to cover up and guard the palace.To the people that was what it looked like, he was safe guarding the palace but to Era, he looked like a sly fox waiting fir the right opoortand she wasn't wanting to take chances that was why she wanted to take as many force as she could to go help Vidor.When it was fully morning though, Era could not contain the anxiety again. She hated feeling like a trapped mouse by the big bad CAT and came outside, ignoring anything Caspain would say.She needed to find out what was going on and finally just when she had gotten to where Caspian was, in front of the army, he turnednhis horse towards her and yelled."Halt!"She took a pause forst, wanting to know if ot was her he was commandinv or someone else.To ensure she understood, he poinyed hos sword at her. "Halt, yiur majesty."'Well only dor now i would addrews you as such. After now, no more.' He thought within himself, laughing at his supoosed victory.That was it, he had irked tje no nonsense part of her and she wasn't going to stand for ot.Just because he Andes the Alpha Armies ga e him no right to disrespect jer like that.She was royalty, born, bred and married. He would show her the respect she deserved.Bracing up, Era marched on in his direction, silently daring him to make another bold word."Your majesty you wojld stop.""And I chose not to." Era continued until she got to where he was then she stopped out of her own violation. "So what are you going to do seeing as I defied your order?" Era challenged."Hmm. I would let it slide because you are still his majesty's wife," he let out. 'Once he is dead, you are dead to me and would be nothing more than Meribia's ghost.'"You are only acting commander to safeguard the palace, not my husband and king. So I bow to no one and respect no man except the man over me, Vidor.""Fine. Then be a nice little queen and march back to your quarters until the war is over.""Sorry, I am staying, until I know or hear news about him.""Your majesty... ""Don't you have any conscience?" Era interrupted. "He has been out for hours, shouldn't he be done by now? So what does that mean, they may be in need of reinforcement. You should March his armies there to assist him.""I am commander of his armies and I wojld do no such thing. Should in case the palace is attacked, who and what wouldprotect Etheria's throne?"'You make me wonder, are we protecting it from Slyerians or from you, Caspian? Just who are you and what arw your true colors?' Era thought to herself.While they yet stared at each other in anger, the thundering sound of horse hooves could be heard from afar off, causing the ground to shake, announcing to all those within range, their arrival.With it came the roaring of the dust that spread far, paving the way for them.The more thundering she felt, the more she felt her heart was going to jump out any moment and fly out of her chest into her mouth."His majesty has returned!" A voiced yelled out, announcing Vidor's arrival.Her eyes shot wide with joy as she waited for him to get to where she was.Most people would have paved way, others ran or sonwthing but no Era stood still waiting for him to come to her.Neigh!!!The horses stopped behind him, except for Vidor's who came out more to meet Era and finally stopped.Her chest rose with effort, falling ever so quickly as she ataraed at him.Her eyes watered a bit but it could not compare to the relief that washed over her.He too stopped moving, steadying his breath as he gazed down with longing eyes at her.It took some time but finally, he lifted his hand and the soldiers all around her yelled in victory.The shouting and yelling continue ued for another three minutes, each echoing one name... His, Vidor.The second he came down from his horse, his soldiers did with him and so did Damian. No one moved anymore but stayed still watching the king and his queen.Not bwing able to contain it longer, Era threw reasoning to the wind and rushed up to him, throwing herself on him and hugging him like her life depended on it as her arms wrapped willingly around his waist.0_0For a moment there, he was shocked. Not just him, all those around them. They had never seen the queen behave in such a manner or the two of them act so close before.Finally he relaxed into the hug and embrased her small frame too.*Flashback*"I do hope they do not capture her. I was told she left the palace on a stroll," Vidor let out showing his frustration.Though Damian wanted it as a surprise but the maddening frustration running through hos blood at the uncertainty of her condition was killing him and knew a king should be in such state. At least that was the kind of state he was in she. Vidor kidnapped his daughters.He should have paid revenge but he chose jot to. "Your majesty, the queen is safe.""What?""She arrived at the palace a few hours after we were told you left."He kept quiet for a minute and when he reopened his mouth, he yelled out."Move out we ride to the palace at once."*Flashback Ends*"You're safe," her small voice rode out minutes later. "You are safe," she added again pulling him out of his thoughts.On his way back, Damian filled him with everything that happened and how she found the letter of conspiracy and had them race to help him.He truly was lucky to have her as his queen.After sometime of being like that, she pulled back a bit, still in his embrace as she looked up to see him, before he could do or say anything, Era stood on her toes and pressed her lips firmly on his.
