Ascension Of The Blood Throne by Mikel Wilson (red scrolls of magic .TXT) 📗

“My name is Morgan, Morgan le Fay.”

Chapter Eight

“I have what you are looking for,” Morgan stated, approaching Lillith and handing her an old map. "The map gives detailed directions to the sword, and the sword will show the true heir to the throne. Be safe, my lieges, and be mindful of the giants.”

Christian and Lillith bowed to Morgan as they took their leave, but Captain Robert looked upon her with disdain as did the other giant slayers as they followed behind the prince and princess.

The map took them down a lighted pathway that led to a dark corner of the forest where the smell of rotting flesh grew with each step. They all covered their faces, moving cautiously but quickly, hoping to get past the awful smell. Finally, where the smell was strongest, Robert pointed out that they were in the graveyard of the giants. Ayden and Emily were thrilled as they ran ahead, JH right on their heels.

“What on earth are they looking for?” Mackinzie asked.

“A dying giant,” Alisha answered. “Those two enjoy seeing a giant take its last breath.”

“You think you know the giant slayers?” Robert demanded. “Maybe everything isn’t always what it seems.”

They caught up and found Ayden and Emily kneeling beside an old giant, his breathing labored. The giant didn't have the strength to do much more than hiss at the sight of the vampires.

He looked them over and whispered, “You’ve come to finish me? Do it quickly then, as I see my time is here.” As it’s gaze settled on Ayden and Emily, they grasped each other’s hands. Their eyes glowed a bright blue as the same color aura surrounded them and then the giant, engulfing him in blue flames.

"What are they doing!?" Christian asked.

The aura was strong, kicking up dust and whistling around them as the giant’s breathing became less labored. It got to its feet slowly as it regained its strength. “Thank you, young ones, you have saved my life.”

Ayden and Emily smiled at each other as Lillith blurted, “Giant slayers? So, it's a front?”

Robert bowed to the giant before patting his hand. “Tell King Timaeus that we have come, and we need to meet.”

Lillith and Christian seemed confused, but Alisha burst into laughter.

“Don’t you see?” their mother said when she caught her breath. “This is what has really been going on. You have been gaining the favor of the giants so you can take the throne as king.” Alisha accused as she looked at Robert.

His mouth slowly curved into a smirk. “Human, you are too wise for your own good.”

The giant slayers slowly surrounded Christian, Mackinzie, Lillith, and Alisha.

“So, you accompanied us to kill us out here?” Christian asked, incredulous.

“No, my Prince, I could never shed royal blood, but my friends, the giants, may not have the same qualms. The fact that you have entered their territory without so much as asking may be seen as disrespectful.”

“You planned this all along, didn’t you?” Lillith shouted.

“Of course! I love it when a plan comes together.” Robert laughed as the giant slayers drew their swords, pointing at the four of them.

Alisha drew her sword as did Christian. “I hope you know I will not go down without a fight,” Christian declared.

Ayden and Emily jumped into the air and moved their hands in a circular motion as JH screamed for them to run. Whatever the siblings were doing caused the wind to pick up and dust to cover the area where they stood. As Christian, Alisha, and the others fled, the sound of giants’ wings could be heard in the distance. Robert and the other knights were forced to cover their eyes as the others escaped.

Finally, far enough away to catch their breath, Ayden and Emily took a knee in front of Prince Christian and Lillith. “We swear our allegiance to the throne,” they vowed.

JH smiled. “You didn't think I would let you guys die like that, did ya? I think I’ve proven myself by now.”

Mackinzie laughed and punched her tall and goofy friend directly in the gut, causing him to wince in pain before joining her in relieved laughter. “I nearly had a panic attack back there!” she admitted.

“Okay, so we have angry giants, Robert, and the other giant slayers after us? This isn't good, this is not good at all!” Christian worried.

“You’re right about that,” Emily agreed. “There’s more to this than just Captain Robert wanting the throne. This was the wish of the Federation. They planned that you and your sister be killed. Your mother and the color of her skin was offensive to them. They said to make sure you were dead. That's when Ayden and I realized we weren’t treated as equals because our parents are mixed as well. Why does our skin matter? It shouldn't matter who you love, am I right?”

“That’s not how the Federation sees it, but we will change their minds. Do you agree, Lillith?” Christian asked, a determined edge in his voice. “We must go before they find us. We still have the map; all we need is a chance to find the sword. According to Morgan, we aren’t that far from it.”

They moved out, trying their best to move silently so as not to alert the giants or Robert. They finally arrived at a lake of lava, and right beyond it, a sword in a stone could be seen.

On the other side of the island, an evening breeze blew from the east as two guards were quickly felled by arrows. Rachael led the hunters toward the castle as Fire and Ice ran ahead and rushed inside. Rachael and the others followed on their hills and began slaughtering every vampire they saw. As the rest of the castle became aware of intruders, more vampires came running and surrounded the slayers, but instead of striking fear or dread in the slayers, Rachael began laughing hysterically.

“So, this is where you bloodsuckers originate?” She slid a grenade out of her belt and