Words Written In Blood
Ch. 1: The Mercy & Memories
As my companion's corpses fell to the floor, I saw my life flash before my eyes. As I looked around I saw every single person who had stepped into the arena with me had fallen. I myself had gotten a flesh wound in my leg. But as an act to revenge those brave souls, I picked up my sword and my shield and rose to my feet, to face the enemy. They began to charge towards me. But I stood my ground waiting for them to attack. Suddenly I heard a horn blow. I fell to my knees the emperor had decided to show me mercy.
The shadows I saw backed away to the door that lead the way off the arena. Then I heard Lord Staran call the guards to bring me forward towards the main platform. Two men dressed in armor came towards me and supported me by letting me put my arms around their necks. Then they gently set me down in front of the main platform. I bowed down. I did not dare to look up at the emperor. So instead I looked at the ground. "You have proven yourself for bravery, strength, speed, skill, intelligence, and loyalty in the arena."
I looked up towards Lord Staran, "Further more, his majesty, royal crown prince of Titusia, Emperor of Roptus, Thomas Cyon Bailus is offering you, your freedom and your title back." It was like a fanasty. But what had brought about this wonderful change in mind. "You are now required to leave the arena, there is a carriage waiting to take you home outside." I heard boos from the people sitting in the audience. I was still in complete shock. Then the Emperor waved his hand. And I was helped out of the arena by the two same guards.
As we walked out of the arena and into the city I felt the cool breeze across my face. Then the two guards set me down in the seat of the carriage. Then one of them shut the door. I laid down on the seat. I felt the cold silk. I felt calm and safe. Then I dreamt about the times before I was taken to the arena. Hahaha! I looked down and saw myself with my father. He was pushing me on the swing outside our house. My mother came outside to tell us that lunch was ready.
I remember that my mother was 3 months pregnant and the doctor had said that it would be a healthy baby boy. The doctor ruffled my hair and told me that soon I would be a big sister. We were so happy then. Then it happened; those imperial guards rode down the path to our house. I ran up to greet them but someone grabbed me from behind. It was Wrepius the stable boy. "What are you doing?" I asked angrily. "They aren't here for a visit, my lady." I looked at him in confusion.
Then I saw the imperial guards arresting father. My mother being held back by two of the guards. Wrepius let go of me. I fell to my knees. And I began to cry. Then one of them spotted me. Then I drifted into another dream. In this one I was in front of the royal court. I heard the voice of a young Lord Staran, "Your crime is as follows: your father, Lord Rogus, has committed high treason by plotting to kill the Emperor of Roptus and King of Titusia. Your father's punishment has been decided. Your father's punishment is the gallows." I gasped.
The gallows were only for the peasants. Which meant that they had taken our family's title. "To be sure this never happens again, we are giving you his only living heir to be a slave in a peasant's household for the rest of your childhood. Then when you turn 15 you will become a gladiator for the rest of your life." I looked up in horror. The king did not even look at me. The prince looked at me with piety. The queen was trying not to cry. I heard the court began to whisper in approval or disapproval. Then I heard my father's voice, "Please don't punish my daughter for my doings!" then the dream faded away.
I opened my eyes; I was back in my old room. I felt a sharp pain. I touched my thigh. It was in bandages. I removed my sheet cover. All my wounds had been attended to. And I was in a nightgown. My head was pounding. I laid back down. Suddenly I felt a cool breeze blow over my face. I looked up. It was a maid opening a window. Then she picked up a cup filled with liquid and poured it down my throat. I drifted again into the dream realm.
I hope you guys are enjoying this so far! I'm terrified about how your going to respond but I encourage you to give your full criticism!!! By the way this is my story so DON'T TAKE IT!!!!!! Okay? Good! Bye for now!
Ch. 1: The Mercy & Memories
As my companion's corpses fell to the floor, I saw my life flash before my eyes. As I looked around I saw every single person who had stepped into the arena with me had fallen. I myself had gotten a flesh wound in my leg. But as an act to revenge those brave souls, I picked up my sword and my shield and rose to my feet, to face the enemy. They began to charge towards me. But I stood my ground waiting for them to attack. Suddenly I heard a horn blow. I fell to my knees the emperor had decided to show me mercy.
The shadows I saw backed away to the door that lead the way off the arena. Then I heard Lord Staran call the guards to bring me forward towards the main platform. Two men dressed in armor came towards me and supported me by letting me put my arms around their necks. Then they gently set me down in front of the main platform. I bowed down. I did not dare to look up at the emperor. So instead I looked at the ground. "You have proven yourself for bravery, strength, speed, skill, intelligence, and loyalty in the arena."
I looked up towards Lord Staran, "Further more, his majesty, royal crown prince of Titusia, Emperor of Roptus, Thomas Cyon Bailus is offering you, your freedom and your title back." It was like a fanasty. But what had brought about this wonderful change in mind. "You are now required to leave the arena, there is a carriage waiting to take you home outside." I heard boos from the people sitting in the audience. I was still in complete shock. Then the Emperor waved his hand. And I was helped out of the arena by the two same guards.
As we walked out of the arena and into the city I felt the cool breeze across my face. Then the two guards set me down in the seat of the carriage. Then one of them shut the door. I laid down on the seat. I felt the cold silk. I felt calm and safe. Then I dreamt about the times before I was taken to the arena. Hahaha! I looked down and saw myself with my father. He was pushing me on the swing outside our house. My mother came outside to tell us that lunch was ready.
I remember that my mother was 3 months pregnant and the doctor had said that it would be a healthy baby boy. The doctor ruffled my hair and told me that soon I would be a big sister. We were so happy then. Then it happened; those imperial guards rode down the path to our house. I ran up to greet them but someone grabbed me from behind. It was Wrepius the stable boy. "What are you doing?" I asked angrily. "They aren't here for a visit, my lady." I looked at him in confusion.
Then I saw the imperial guards arresting father. My mother being held back by two of the guards. Wrepius let go of me. I fell to my knees. And I began to cry. Then one of them spotted me. Then I drifted into another dream. In this one I was in front of the royal court. I heard the voice of a young Lord Staran, "Your crime is as follows: your father, Lord Rogus, has committed high treason by plotting to kill the Emperor of Roptus and King of Titusia. Your father's punishment has been decided. Your father's punishment is the gallows." I gasped.
The gallows were only for the peasants. Which meant that they had taken our family's title. "To be sure this never happens again, we are giving you his only living heir to be a slave in a peasant's household for the rest of your childhood. Then when you turn 15 you will become a gladiator for the rest of your life." I looked up in horror. The king did not even look at me. The prince looked at me with piety. The queen was trying not to cry. I heard the court began to whisper in approval or disapproval. Then I heard my father's voice, "Please don't punish my daughter for my doings!" then the dream faded away.
I opened my eyes; I was back in my old room. I felt a sharp pain. I touched my thigh. It was in bandages. I removed my sheet cover. All my wounds had been attended to. And I was in a nightgown. My head was pounding. I laid back down. Suddenly I felt a cool breeze blow over my face. I looked up. It was a maid opening a window. Then she picked up a cup filled with liquid and poured it down my throat. I drifted again into the dream realm.
I hope you guys are enjoying this so far! I'm terrified about how your going to respond but I encourage you to give your full criticism!!! By the way this is my story so DON'T TAKE IT!!!!!! Okay? Good! Bye for now!