It was pitch black outside the palace windows. The warm radiance from a super cool sword hanging on the wall was the only source of light. We were in that throne room again except this time it was just us and the king. I saw the other pompous pricks filing out of the room. Once again, my stomach gave way, and I regurgitated the apple sauce and crackers I had just been fed at the hospital. I will never let this happen again!
The king was on the shorter side, but his muscles were still well defined. He could probably end up playing slot receiver or something. He looked to be in his fifties, and he sat with a frustrated expression on the throne.
“But what exactly would you have me do with the boy, Milliard? The other council members want him imprisoned and studied until further notice. We don’t know what dangers are related to his presence here. It is more than enough that the strange spirit seems to be targeting him…”
“Father, at all costs that cannot happen! I should not have to explain to you why this is cruel and inhumane! The boy did not come here of his own volition, and he has no way of returning home! Why should he be treated as a lab experiment in a foreign land?”
I was intimidated by the sheer presence of the two individuals in this heated debate. The wind whipped and I could feel some kind of energy pooling around the throne room. I want to advocate for myself but if I open my mouth I might die!
“His feelings and well-being are not my concern. If this mysterious terrorist group is targeting him then his very presence brings danger to us all. We should find out why, utilize this advantage for ourselves and dispose of the remains so our enemies cannot use him for whatever sinister plot they have in mind.”
“No! That’s just wrong and you know it, father! Has this kingdom lost its way? Are we in such fear of these terrorists, whose lives I could snuff out in a single breath, that we would give up our morals and murder an innocent bystander?”
Milliard’s energy became a tempest swirling around the room and I had to hold onto a pillar to remain in one place. Suddenly, the king’s energy rose to overtake Milliard’s and the pressure emanating from their auras was overwhelming. I couldn’t see a thing due to the radiance they exuded as the yellow and crimson currents illuminated the palace. My pores felt like they were being set ablaze as the cyclone of energy swept me off my feet.
The king's voice rose in intensity. “I will not be intimidated by your aura boy! Your power may be great, but you are MY seed! You may very well be able to snuff out our enemies, but we have no knowledge of what kinds of powers they wield, or what kinds of maniacal schemes that they may be laying. If you keep filling your head with such delusions, they may very well be able to catch one such as yourself off guard, boy! We cannot take care of every stray dog you bring to us!''
Out of fear for my life I spoke out. “Umm, excuse me can I say something…”
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Somehow, they both heard me and the fear I had before was immediately washed away. A primal, animalistic terror arose in me as their glowing eyes shifted. I could feel the malevolence of their gaze's land on me and the sensation was so intense I felt as if I could have withered and perished from their attention alone. I shrunk my presence as much as possible, hoping, praying for their terrible sight to fall away from me.
They returned to their discussion. “That will never happen father! James is only here because of my inability to get the job done! I swear on my honor I will not fail again! I will take full responsibility and custody for the boy. He should be enrolled in Prism Academy immediately and given a chance to live as normal of a life here as possible until we can send him home! I won’t accept anything less!”
“This is not a negotiation, and you will make no demands of me boy! What exactly would you do if he is sent home, and he makes his world aware of our presence here? Your might cannot solve that issue! Your skill cannot remedy that catastrophe! The immeasurable risk posed by setting him free is not outweighed by your childish desire to give this boy that you don’t even know a good life. Who knows how many lives will be lost if he unleashes his strange abilities?” He shook his head. “I know you miss Kalios, but I refuse to put the billions of lives under my authority at risk so you can have another friend to make a playdate with! I love you too much to allow you to make such an errant and foolhardy mistake my son.”
Milliard’s energy magnified and radiated like the sun. It took the form of a raging lion as it completely enveloped and overwhelmed his father’s energy. “IF YOU LOVE ME THEN LISTEN TO WHAT I AM TELLING YOU! HEAR ME AND HEAR ME WELL, BECAUSE I WON’T ASK AGAIN! THIS IS WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS! WHATEVER HAPPENS TO THIS KINGDOM BECAUSE OF THIS BOY’S PRESENCE IS A CONSEQUENCE OF MY ACTIONS! PUT IT ON MY HEAD, BECAUSE I CAN TAKE IT! IT’S MY FAULT AND MY FAULT ALONE THAT HE IS HERE! AND IT IS MY FAULT ALONE THAT HE’S NOT AT HOME!” His voice broke as tears streamed down his face. “It’s my fault that he’s not with his family… It’s my fault he can no longer seek the dreams he has worked for and craves with his entire soul.” He balled his fists. “Anyone who steps to lay a hand on this boy will be dealt with by me and I promise to bring retribution on their heads a thousand-fold!” His eyes blazed with crimson fire. “He deserves justice, and I will be their judge, jury, and executioner. This is the final time I will petition you father. Please…let this boy have a chance to live a decent life”.
Silence filled the room.
The king smiled. “Very well, my son. I shall grant your request. But let it be known that you will take responsibility for all his actions. Along with their consequences.”
Milliard bowed as his energy slowly dissipated. “Thank you father. This is the right decision for our kingdom.”
“Let us hope you are correct.”
The king stepped down from his throne and they shared an embrace. “I love you, my son.”
“I love you too, father.”
“You are to maintain full custody of the boy. He will be enrolled in the Prism Academy upon the morrow.” He glanced at me. “Now take him to his new lodgings and complete your debrief with the other Five Star Generals.” He glared at my nakedness. “And remove his detestable presence from my sight before I end his meager life myself.”
I’ll let that one slide.
Milliard smiled. “Yes father. Perhaps when I return, we can discuss an anger management course for you to enroll in.”
The king chuckled. “Kings do not partake in courses, young one. A king without a great wrath to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies, is a king unfit to rule.”
Milliard gave him a thumbs up. “We certainly have different philosophies in that regard, father. It will be a shame when your furious tirades come to a close after I become king.” Milliard said as he approached my awestruck body on the floor.
The king gave a beaming smile. “Words cannot express how much I look forward to that day my son.”
Milliard extended a hand. “Come on. We will take the stairs this time.”
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