This Chapter is from the father pov

Chapter 5

Legacy

I was the only one who notice it. Shrouded in darkness, it quickly, yet quietly move through the grass field. It hid itself really well. Even I couldn’t find it, but it couldn’t hide its killing intent. Taking out a crystal orb, I toss it into the darkness. Soon it exploded, lighting up the entire field, revealing the beast location. Realizing it was spotted, it quickly made a rush for the city walls.

Oh boy, it’s a blood wolf. Like the name suggest it’s a wolf, but it’s five times bigger. Not only that, but its fur is tough enough to stop normal attacks from piercing its skin. If it get into the city it will definitely cause some serious damage.

“You go get reinforcement! Archer, fire now!” I shouted orders at everyone. Now I can only hope that the arrows would slow it down till backup come. But the blood wolf dodge every shot. Seeing the archer as a threat, he swiftly ran towards him.

“Steady your shot!”

“I’m trying!” The archer shouted, I could tell that he was afraid. The closer the wolf got, the worse his aim got. As soon it got into jumping distance it leapt into the air, aiming straight at the archer. Terrified the archer froze in place. Forcing me to push him out of the way. Now I was in the way of the blood wolf attack. Instead of dodging or blocking, I fearlessly move into his attack, while putting my whole body weight into my sword swing.

Now it just comes down to who faster. Will you be able to tear my head off before my sword behead you? Just as his teeth were about to sink into my neck, my sword slide through his neck, cleanly decapitated him. His head flies straight over my shoulder.

*Phew* It’s a good thing he was in the air. If he was on the ground he would’ve easily avoided my attack.

I look around trying to find the archer, until I spotted his bright spiky red hair on the ground, it pretty much stood out in the sea of darkness. “You alright?” I run towards him to check his condition.

“Y-Yea.” Looks like he was still in shock. Getting a better look at his face I could see that he was still in his teen. Why the hell are they putting kids on the frontline?

“What happen over here?” Group of amour knights came running from the opposite side of the wall. The young man leading them was a noble name Alexander. Blonde hair and blue eyes is a common trait for nobles. His metal amour was black, with a white cape on the back. “Is everyone alright?”

“Yes sir. We were attack by a blood wolf. Don’t worry there was no casualty.”

*Tch* “This make the twelfth tonight.” Alexander scratch his head in irritation.

“Twelfth?” I ask confuse.

“These damn creatures are getting ahead of themselves.” Ignoring me, he kept talking to himself. I could see that this job was getting to him. He definitely wasn’t meant for this work, but being the only noble in the area, he automatically became commander of the knights in this region.

“You.” He pointed at me. “Your James right?”

“Yes sir.”  Getting closer, he examine me. I guess he was checking my equipment out. I had the same equipment as the other knights. The only thing different is my sword, which was custom made for my fighting style, which involves countering enemies attack.

“I heard you were skilled, but to take out a blood wolf by yourself, Impressive.”

“Actually, I had help. If wasn’t for this young man here, I would have never been able to beat it.” Switching his attention to the archer, he also look him over. A slight frown appear on his face. I guess even he could tell that this kid is an amateur.

“What’s your name? He ask

“My name is Jack.”

“Alright, James and Jack you both are done with night watch. For now own you’ll be working as my body guard.”

“Excuse me sir? Both me and Jack ask in confuse manner.

“I just promoted you both, go get some rest, someone else will take over your watch.” And just like that he walks away leaving both of us in confuse state.

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Heading back into the town, I headed for my sleeping quarter. Being a newly built town, half of the buildings were still undergoing construction. Unfortunately most of the construction was halted because of the constant attacks. Making it impossible for traders to make it here, thus isolating this town from the outside world. These creatures are becoming more aggressive, for them to attack us twelve times and one night, it’s obvious that they don’t want us here. I don’t see the point of wasting lives for this land.

“James!” I turn around to see Jack running towards me.

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“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, I just wanted to say thank you for putting in a good word for me.”

“You deserve it, I wasn’t kidding about you helping me. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have been able to defeat him.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. All I did was nearly get us both killed.” Looking away, he scratch his head. “Listen

I want to pay you back for helping me. So you want to go out get and something to drink? I’m paying.”

“Don’t you think it’s too late to be getting drunk?”

“Hahaha” Jack bust out laughing, while roughly hitting my shoulder. “C’mon, loosen up man! We both got promoted, let’s go celebrate!”

I guess it wouldn’t hurt to relax a little. “Alright, I’m in.”

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Jack started laughing like a madman. He was completely drunk. I had to actually to carry him to my quarter, because I didn’t know where his was.

“Sorry about this, I’ll leave now.” He tries to get up, but falls back down on the bed. Yea he’s drunk, he can’t even move right.

After a few minutes past. He immediately sits back up. And stares at me with a serious expression. This guy is switching personality left and right. “James, thank you, if it wasn’t for you, I would’ve still been a night guard and probably gotten kill sooner or later.

“You know, I been wondering, how did you become a knight? You seem kind of young to have completely finish your training.” The room went silent, Jack look down at the floor, like it was to going answer my question for him.

“Tell me James, why did you become a knight?”

“Don’t change the subject.”

“Just tell me.”

*Sigh* I look up at the ceiling trying to collect my thoughts. Why did I become a knight? For some reason I couldn’t remember. I blankly stare at the ceiling until it finally came back to me. I look back down at Jack, who was patiently waiting for my response.

“When I was a kid, there was this little girl who live on the street. She didn’t have a home or a family, so every day was a struggle for survival. She constantly had to fight others for food. I admire her strength, even and that hopeless situation she continued to fight not knowing what tomorrow might hit her with. I wanted to protect her. So I became a knight. ” Remembering the past, a smile slowly spread across my face.

“What happen to that little girl?”

“I marry her and now we have a family.” A family that I haven’t seen in two years. The smile on my face quickly vanished.

My little girl is six years old now, and my boy is four. I truly miss them.

“You said you became a knight to protect her right?”

“Yes.”

“Then why aren’t you at her side?”

….That question hit me straight in my soul. I was unable to answer. The whole reason why I gotten strong in the first place was for her. Soon the memory of her crying when I left came back. I looked down at the floor, desperately trying to find an excuse for why I left her. Other people need me. That right I came down here to protect others. (I you need you more than them.)  Her words echo in the back of my head. I left her and her weakest moment to take care our kids. I have failed as a husband and as a father.

“You know James, I am envious of you.” I look back up to see him still staring at me. “If I was you, I would have never let go of her.”

I sat there in silence, I was unable to say anything to him.

“I’m just like her, I was born alone, no family nor friends. If I was to die right now, no one would remember me. I wanted to become a knight so people would recognize me. Unfortunately I wasn’t cut out for it. I am weak. But if I couldn’t become a knight how would people recognize me? A sad expression appear on his face

“So you lie your way in, just so could get recognition? You know your life at stake here.”

“Death doesn’t scare me, what scares me is dying knowing I didn’t leave a legacy behind, but James, you already have legacy waiting at home for you, I am truly envious.” Soon the room became quiet again, there was nothing I could say to this man.

“I’m sorry I said too much.” Getting up, he headed for the door. “You’re not a bad man. I don’t want you to go thinking you are. I truly believe you came down here for a good cause, but you should know there’s only so much a single man can protect, so you should try to protect what’s dear to you.”

With those final words, he left me alone with my thoughts.

A/N: Hey guys, do you think I should add the drama tag? I was planning on adding it before but I didn't think that I could nail drama, so I left it out. What do you think? Also thanks for reading.