Chapter 14 - Hero

"That's right, you guys seem to be well informed but im not surprised, anyways ill be taking these youngsters with me, they aren't supposed to die here yet."(Caspian) Water tentacles came out from Caspian and enveloped Aindri, Fodre and Vulcan, healing energy also came fourth and started to close up their wounds and slowly restoring their energy. "Oh come on, we went through so much trouble to get them in one place."(Vigor) "If you want them so badly then move."(Caspian) "Yeah…nah im good."(Vigor) "Ill be off then."(Caspian) Caspian disappears from sight and is no longer visible, can't even sense his massive energy anymore. "Well, im leaving."(Vigor) "What? Aren't you gonna help me get them back? You know what they will do to me if I can't do what they sent me to."(Miria) "Hey I did my job but unexpected things happen sometimes so yeah, also im not fighting that thing. Good luck."(Vigor) A wave of blood engulfs Vigor and he disappears. "Ugh, great."(Miria) A couple hours after, flying through the sky in a vortex of water Caspian reaches his home , a huge mansion, yellow and white colors with the Harold crest in the front. "Finally home. Now let's get started."(Caspian) As Caspian enters his house he is immediately greeted by every maid and manservants. "I'm back, let my father know I brought my winning piece for the upcoming Noble tournament."(Caspian) "Yes sir, Ill inform him right away."(Maid) "Also heal these two and once they wake up send them away, I don't need them."(Caspian) Two manservants come up and carry Fodre and Vulcan to a room for treatment, while Aindri is taken away on a tentacle by Caspian into his room. Caspian leaves him in the bed and goes towards his father's room while leaving Aindri alone. "So he has finally returned."(Cyro) Caspian opens the door to the room and walks toward his father. "Hello father, now that I brought him we can enter the tournament."(Caspian) "Are you really sure you want to enter with that beginner? You know your reputation could be at risk."(Cyro) "Yeah, he's definitely our winning piece just trust me."(Caspian) "Very well, I heard you rescued him so when he wakes up sign him up for the tournament, let me warn you that if you lose, our reputation will decrease and we will be a laughing stock. We are at the bottom after all as much as I hate to admit."(Cyro) "Trust me father."(Caspian) "Hmph, with Aindri and Irsael it makes two but we need one more for the tournament." (Cyro) "I already brought my fighter so good luck with finding another one haha."(Caspian) "This tournament only happens every decade, all the Noble families choose three fighters to represent them. The winner takes home fame and glory and increase their status. So take it serious Caspian, like your brother is doing."(Cyro) "Don't care, bye."(Caspian) Caspian walks out hearing his father give a deep sigh, he continues to walk to his room to check up on Aindri and goes inside. "Oh! You're awake, how are you feeling?"(Caspian) "I'm alright, been better. I know you're the one that helped us but im still having trouble understanding why."(Aindri) "Yeah…you see ever since a friend told me about you and your big achievement I knew it had to be you."(Caspian) "A friend?"(Aindri) "Oh he didn't tell you? It was Desin. He told me all about you, every single detail. I just had to witness your power before my own eyes and created that monster, and to be honest I was impressed, so here you are. Now I know you're even more confused now but ill explain everything."(Caspian) "Desin? I never even noticed much about him or that he ever made contact with any Nobles."(Aindri) "Yeah well he's a lot stronger then he shows. But anyways let me explain everything now. The Noble families like entertainment and so they have this tournament every decade, it increases their status between each other, as well as their money. The rules are simple, each family has three fighters representing them. Once the three fighters are eliminated the family steps back from the tournament, no fighter can be sent back to back so each has a turn. The winner is concluded when one of the fighters die or yield. So, do you understand?"(Caspian) "That was a lot but yeah I understand, also where are Vulcan and Fodre, are they hurt?"(Aindri) "No I brought them with me, the maids are healing them as we speak. I'm sure you won't like this but once their healed up we are gonna send them home, and you'll stay here and fight for us."(Caspian) "What? So I don't have any say in this, and you think you can just boss me around."(Aindri) "That's right, you have no choice but to fight for us. I have your dear friends lives in my hand and even if you would fight back you're not stronger then me. I should tell you that the one closest to death was the fire boy so if I tell my maids to not heal him then he'll die in minutes."(Caspian) "Ha, well you're not giving me much of a choice. Just let me talk to them before they go, that's my only request."(Aindri) "Okay, let's go."(Caspin) Aindri gets up, a couple of scars can be seen on his face and around his bandaged up body, but they soon reach the room that Vulcan and Fodre are in. As they open the door they see Fodre sitting on his bed while Vulcan is still unconscious. Fodre notices the two coming and glances at them. "Aindri? I'm glad you're okay, what's going on?"(Fodre) "Well…long story short this dude wants me to fight for them in a tournament in return for saving your lives and sending you home safely."(Aindri) "Don't tell me you accepted those conditions for real?"(Fodre) "Yeah…sorry but it's the only way to get you guy's outta here."(Aindri) "God damn it Aindri! We could've figured out something together, and now you're telling me I won't be seeing you? For how long exactly? Vulcan isn't gonna like this."(Fodre) "Yeah I know, but it's the only way…sorry guys. Let's go."(Aindri) "Roger that."(Caspian) Aindri turns his back towards Fodre and starts to walk away. "I can't accept this, we could've done something together but yet you do nothing, this isn't the normal you. If you walk out that door ill see you as my enemy."(Fodre) Aindri stops for a brief moment but nevertheless walks away, closing the door behind him. The moment Aindri closes the door Fodre falls into the deep pit of despair, feeling betrayed and hurt, he never expected his one true friend to leave him like this. Anger and grief gives birth to darkness, his immense hatred has awaken something with him…something sinister. None of the maids wanted to get close to him, and the manservant's were very anxious as well. But nonetheless got him treated and let him rest. "Well that was entertaining."(Caspin) "I hope he'll understand, even if he doesn't right now."(Aindri) "Seems like he hates you a lot now, what are you gonna do?"(Caspin) "The only thing I can do…win this stupid tournament and go back to them."(Aindri) "Oh you're so confident, it's true that if you win i'll let you go free but if you lose ill kill you, I don't have room for failures."(Caspin) "Hmph, so losing once means death?"(Aindri) "Haha well I guess I forgot to tell you but there is a way to keep yourself in the tournament even if you lost once."(Caspin) "And that is?"(Aindri) "If you impress all 10 family leaders during your fight they could vote to let you stay. But trust me that's basically impossible. No one has ever been brought back by them."(Caspin) "Great."(Aindri) "Anywho, let's go to where you will be staying, it's the very best so make sure you keep showing progress, you're energy has to level up to at least 300 so you can enter."(Caspin) "Okay."(Aindri) As Caspin shows Aindri to his room they walk around the hallways, large paintings and trophies could be seen everywhere. They finally reach the room and Caspin waves goodbye to Aindri as he walks out. "Bye bye, don't die."(Caspin says with a smile) "Creep."(Aindri)