June 18, 2003, It was one stormy night and one destructive war in the world of magic. It was between the kings men and the forces of evil, There are explosions everywhere and swords are clashing like as of the sound of a thunder. One of the commander of the King's army is Marcus Ville, a very respected and loyal man. And on the same day his wife Aleina Ville is about to give birth to his son in the Arkham City. But because of his loyalty and responsibility to his kingdom he chose to fight in the war, and to also protect the future of his family. Marcus was a tall man with blue eyes and dark hair, he is very handsome. While her wife Aleina was a beautiful woman with dark eyes and dark hair.
"We may put our lives in risk, participating to this war. But it will not be in vain, for the future of our children lies with our victory" Marcus encouragingly said to the King's army
"Yoi have one good speech, ya brother" one man said to Marcus. It was his closest friend Zechariah Ryker another commander of the King's army. Zechariah was a man with long hair and brown eyes, he is the kind of man who loves to laugh even in the face of death.
"Better encourage them while fighting, brother" Marcus answered.
While battling Marcus got a small vision of Aleina, there was a man walking near their house. The man wores a gold mask and a black cloak. Marcus became anxious and immediately turned into white smoke and rushed to his house. Zechariah saw Marcus and attempt to follow but was distracted by two giants swinging their clubs toward him
Zechariah:"Damn you, stupid Giants" he said.
Aleina then successfully gave birth to the child, the doctor (Dr. Willow Marley) saw the birthmark of the baby on its left arm that is like as of fire. And she knew the boy was the one in the prophecy of the Elder Elf. After a while Aleina sensed the danger, she heard the clash of swords outside the house. There are group of men trying to break in the house. Then Aleina called the Doctor. Aleina carrying the baby, said to the boy
Aleina:"Be kind, be brave, be wise and treat everyone with respect, Your name shall be Alder the name after your Grandfather" she said while tears falling off of her dark beautiful eyes.
Then the doctor took the baby and hide in the basement. The men in black cloak then entered and tried to kill Aleina, but she fought back. But her strength wasn't enough to defeat them and she got killed. After few minutes Marcus arrived and was able to kill two of the masked man outside, but as he get inside their room he was outpowered by three men and was defeated. Then the masked men vanished as the King's men defeated the dark forces and bring peace to the world. Before dying Marcus wrote a letter for Zechariah. After the room being all silent, the doctor came out with the baby, she saw the letter Marcus wrote and take it.
After the decisive war there are bodies lying everywhere, cold and had no sign of life. The remaining forces of evil are fleeing with the Kings men trying to catch them. After a few moments the storm stopped and all the dark clouds disappeared, the stars and the moon shone so bright as though by the heavens was showing hope.
Zechariah who was slightly injured, remembered his friend Marcus who was no where to be found in the battlefield. He pulled up his sword which was lying in the dusty ground. He turned took his Griffin and rode it, and went to the same direction where Marcus went. He flew off with great speed, while thinking where Marcus could have gone off. And when he saw Arkham City, he remembered Aleina. He rushed towards Marcus and Aleina's house to check them but as soon as he see the house, he saw lifeless bodies outside. He was worried and barge inside the house. He break in, destroying the door. And he saw two bodies lying in the living room, He checked every side of the house. And at last he checked Marcus's bedroom. When he get inside he saw Dr. Willow pointing a knife.
Zechariah: " Calm down, Dr. Willow. It's me , you don't have to worry" he said while distancing himself from the Doctor.
The Doctor pulled down the knife and sat in the corner, sweat was falling off her face.
Dr. Willow:" Sorry Ryker, I taught you were one of them" she said anxiously.
Zechariah:" What happened here? Why are there dead bodies outside? Where is Marcus and Aleina?"
Dr. Willow stand up and pulled the white sheet in the bed and revealed Marcus and Aleina's dead bodies. She cried, while his hands are shaking.
Dr. Willow:" I-I-I am sorry fo what happened. We were attacked by Masked men, Only me and their child was able to hi-hi-hide" she said while shaking.
Zechariah fell on his knee and sobbed. His heart was pricked and he stared at the dead bodies and he shouted so loud.
Dr. Willow: " Sorry Ryker, I can do nothing" she said while tapping Zechariah's back.
Zechariah:" It's not your fault, Willow, You're not to be blamed" he said while kneeling.
Dr. Willow:" Marcus wrote a letter for you before he died" she said while pulling a small envelope from her pouch.
Zechariah stand up to take the letter, and opened it
Zech,
Take care of my boy will you
Zechariah:" I will brother, I will" he said while looking at the letter
" By the way, Where's the boy?" He asked
Dr Willow opened the cabinet and pulled a baby out from the clothes and gave it to Zechariah. The baby was sleeping, and Zechariah looked at the baby and he smiled.
Dr. Willow: " Take care of the boy, Ryker" she speaked
Zechariah:" Don't worry Willow, Let's go we need to tell the King about this tragedy".
He pulled out his sword and pointed it in the sky and white light came out from the tip of it. And as the light went higher and higher it exploded like a firework.
The men in the battlefield saw the light and some of them went there. And as they get there they saw Zechariah holding a baby and behind him was Dr. Willow and two dead bodies. They saw that it was their commander Marcus and they all wept.
Zechariah:" Come on we have no time for this, let's carry their bodies into the castle, It's already Dusk" He said while tears fall off his eyes.
The soldiers nodded and carry the bodies and went into the palace where the bodies where buried properly as the order of the King. After the burial the King called out Zechariah to have a word with him. Zechariah carrying the baby entered the palace and he saw the King sitting on his throne.
King William:" It's nice to see you, Zechariah"
Zechariah:" Nice seeing you too, your Highness. What is it that I can do for you?" He asked.
King William:" What's the name of the boy?"
Zechariah:" Alder, your highness, Aleina named the boy Alder".
King William:" I see, so my niece named the boy after my Father. Sure the boy will make a good king someday" he said with great joy.
Zechariah:" He will, your Highness. I'm sure he will".
King William: " It was dark time isn't it? Marcus and Aleina died to protect their son and the kingdom".
Zechariah:" It truly was, your Highness, never expected Marcus and Aleina dying" he said in low voice.
King William:" Our world is no longer safe for the boy, take him to the world of humans, there he will be safe".
Zechariah: " WORLD OF THE HUMANS?" He shouted "Why there? Yoi know humans are dumb"
King William: "Not all humans, there are some with kind heart. And there you'll all be safe"
Zechariah: "Bu-bu-but... nevermind ".
King William:" Dark Shadows won't be brave enough to follow you there". The King reached out for his wine and drink " No matter what happens, I'll be watching over you".
Zechariah became silent for a moment and said
Zechariah:" You're right, we'll be get going".
King William:" I'll ask some of the light seekers to accompany you on your journey" He said.
Zechariah:" I will pack my things then, your Highness" he answered.
And the King nodded his head to him and smiled. And as Zechariah turned his back, the King speaked.
King William:" The boy, protect him, love him as your own" he said while tears fell off his eyes.
Zechariah:" I will your highness, I will" he answered.
Then Zechariah left the palace and went to Arkham City, to his house where he asked the housekeeper Mrs. Rose to pack his things. Zechariah went to his father's former room where he took a gold handled double edged sword. Suddenly a young man approached him and said.
Young man:" You're leaving, aren't you brother?"
Zechariah:" Forgive me Zephyr, King's order"
Zephyr:" The baby, was it all because of him?"
Zechariah:" I'm afraid yes, the boy needs protection from dark shadows. And the king believes that World of Humans was the best place".
Zephyr:" We can protect him here, and after all the Dark King is already defeated".
Zechariah:" He will return, it was in the Elder Elf's prophecy that he will only be defeated by the one true king, not by me, not by Marcus".
Zephyr:" But I-"
Zechariah:" I'll be back, I will return this is a promise".
Zephyr:" That is the exact word Father told us, did he come back? NO!"
Zechariah:" This is different Zeph, I ensure you I will come back".
The boy frowned and started crying
Zephyr:" I will miss you, I will"
Zechariah:" Now stop crying, would ya. I'll get going"