Theo got to the border of their lands, although Edinburgh had lands three times that of lithium, not even adding the new addition to the lands by the deal they made, he got to the corner and crouched, he had to go in secret, it was almost dark, and he saw no one, no single army practicing, he was about to return to his horse, he never believed that the man would be so reckless, then he saw the mercenaries, unmistakably it was them, because they had no flag or banner to indicate who they were and they wore no familiar uniform, and he saw who was leading them, he gasped and quickly hid, he didn't want them to see him, so it was true indeed, he was so angry, and he would have confronted him if not for the promise he made to Francis, he ran back to where he tied his horse and went home, riding as fast as he could go, he hated to think or say this, but they are really plotting an attack..
Francis kept on pacing, it's been hours and he told Theo not to engage, he should be back, as it was already a bit dark, he was worried now, and felt he should go and find him, then Theo rushed in, panting and looking like a mad man
"It is true Francis, they also hired mercenaries, Theo rushed out breathlessly, then he looked straight at his face,,
"Gather the men, let us show this fool who he is messing with!, Francis said and Theo bowed running outside to gather the men, telling them of the foul play..
The squire was in the woods laughing, his work here was done, he now have the attention of Simon, and he was promised lots of lands, his master would be so happy, and a happy master is a happy slave, he ran into the woods, as he headed to tell his lord the good news..
At the crack of dawn, Francis led his soldiers to lithium, and fought with all he had, they were prepared as well and gave as good as they got, all his men fought with anger as they felt betrayed by Frederick, they cut down everyone in their way, the sounds of cries, and blades clashing, the sky was getting bright, and the sun was rising, they still fought harder than usual, till Francis was winning, he and Theo together, they pushed on, Frederick saw that he was losing, Francis men were dying, but his men was almost fully gone, including the mercenaries...
His head was heavy, and her was breathing hard, that cursed animal had deceived him, and now was about to kill him, he looked around, and his man Whitley held him,
"Protect the count!,he shouted, and men suddenly was around him
"You need to leave now, my lord, I will hold them down, Whitley said, and Fredrick shook his head, I am not leaving you all to die alone, he said, then remembered the sorceress on the hill not too far from where they battled, Là Roxa, she was on his side, as he learnt to like the people with gifts because of his daughter, not that he told her that his daughter had a gift, but he was sure she was aware, he looked around at his men's face, and they nodded..
"I have to do something, he said as he ran, "I will be back!, he yelled, then mounted his horse quickly running quickly for the hill, Theo saw him first when he was a good distance away from the hill
"My lord!, Theo shouted and struck a man who was coming at him, and held another on the neck throwing him away, then he jumped and split the head of another..
"I am a little busy Theo, Francis said as he pressed his sword to another man's throat, and swung around taking the head if another...
"Busy indeed, you are fighting them one at a time, Theo said rolling his eyes,
"Really Theo?, you must have alot of time, can't you see them swarming me?, he said as he kicked another man down and sliced another man's hand away, then he grunted..
"Discussion for another time, he is escaping, he said as he pointed at Frederick on a horse going up a hill, then Francis saw him and stopped Theo as he wanted to go after him..
"I will go, Theo, he said, and when he wanted to argue, he held out his hands, and Theo kept quiet
"You have an hour to he out of there, or I am coming in, Theo said, and Francis frowned
"Oh, is that time too small, he asked him with a mock voice, then Francis shook his head
"Of course it is too much it will take way less, but I will take it, Francis said and whistled, and his favourite horse ran to him, he mounted mounted it and looked at Theo and he nodded,
" Be safe!, Theo said to him, and he nodded, "And you!, was his reply, "And I am a better fighter anyways, Theo muttered to himself..
"I heard that Theo!, Francis shouted as he directed his horse towards the hill, Theo smiled and shrugged then he continued fighting..
Là Roxa was in her Hut, she was sure that what she saw was correct, the day had come, she was going to be..., well she knew what was coming for her,
"Là Roxa!, Frederick shouted at him,
"My lord, she said and bowed, what can I do for you?, she asked him,
"You can see that we are losing the battle out there, is there anything you can do to help?, he asked her
"You know I can't do anything, she said, then paused, that is not what you want to ask me though, is it?, she asked him, and he stopped in his tracks,
"If you can help us win, I won't be asking you for any other thing, he pleaded in fear
"This is your fate!, and his, so do what you came for, she said with a sad voice,
"I want to protect my daughter, he said with a defeated voice, what can you do to help me, he asked quickly
"You can protect her in alot of ways.., but I think it's better to send her off as wife to a powerful man, she said
"I can't exactly be making wedding plans now, and that's the only thing binding, he said, and thought hard, unless..., she was bound to a strong man!, and that would protect his child..
"I want her bound to him, he shouted, I want to be bound to his life, if he hurts her, he is hurt himself, he shouted to her and she stared at him
"You know that if he dies, she dies as well right?, she asked him and he was quiet...
"That is all I can think of, do it!, he shouted, and now, I don't have much time, then he fell to the floor, he didn't want this for his baby girl, she would be used, and shunned if they knew she had a gift, and having to money meant her death, no way, he wasn't going to let that happen, he knew that she would be safe, Francis was a strong man...
"Even if you think he dishonored your deal?, you will bind him to your child, she asked and he stared at her, she was right, he was a deceiver, so he had to let him protect his daughter in return..
"Frederick!, Francis yelled as his horse still ran in a flash, he was like a possessed man, because he was angry!, how dare he make a fool of him!.
"Do it now!, there is no time, no single time for all this, Frederick said, and she nodded going to work,
Frederick paced the room, he was so anxious, in his final moments he felt everything before him..
"As soon as I see him and chant the curse, you know what to do, she said, and he nodded..