Chapter 4 - War

A Chapter by johnub4

This is the fourth chapter of the book.

Etsilla and her band of survivors stood shoulder to shoulder facing the remaining four Eayila system governors. “It’s been a long time since we last saw each other Wraithon, Telarion, Amarith, and Esparix.” said Etsilla. Orvak’s only son Wraithon stood at a height very similar to his. He also wore a suit of armor, only bright yellow. His skin color, hair and eyes were yellow as well. Telarion, Amarith and Esparix were Orvak’s oldest daughters. They were all the same height. Telarion was the oldest of the three. Telarion’s skin color was light blue, and she wore a blue dress. Her hair and eyes were also blue. Amarith, the second oldest, wore a dark brown dress. Her hair, eyes and skin color were brown as well. Esparix, being the youngest, wore a bright green dress. Her hair, eyes, and skin color were green as well. “Spare me the pleasantries of seeing your face again after all these years.” said Wraithon. “Exactly. You should already know why we’re here.” said Telarion. “How did you find us?” said Etsilla. “Why don’t you ask your valued subjects.” said Wraithon. Etsilla looked at the other Nartakaturians and said, “Which one of you been having transmissions with them?” Orion gulped loudly and said, “My lady, it was me.” “Orion? I thought that you were my friend. Why did you do it?” said Etsilla. “Because you always rejected me whenever I shared my feelings. I want to pay you back for that.” said Orion. “How many times do I have to tell you that I am not into males that way?!! You traitor!!!” said Etsilla as she slapped Orion across the face as hard as she could. “No mean to interrupt but we’re still here to settle business.” said Wraithon. “You want me. Is that it?” said Etsilla. “Right. You’re coming with us.” said Amarith. “I don’t think so. I am staying right here. How about you leave and never come back?” said Etsilla. “You and your pitiful band are in no position to be making demands. Now come with us or we will destroy this planet with you on it.” said Esparix. “I will say this again. I don’t think so.” said Etsilla. “You really want to declare war with us. Your own family? You must feel very good about that. You must feel very good about being a disgrace to our father Orvak.” said Wraithon. “Father? I don’t have a father. The only family I ever had was my mother and she is dead. Orvak is the one who is a disgrace. He killed my beloved mother all because she chose not to follow his disgusting orders.” said Etsilla. “Listen to yourself Etsilla. You fail to see the good rewards of being a conqueror. You can have what you want and do whatever you want.” said Amarith. “I have what I want already. What I want is a life away from that disgrace of a father.” said Etsilla. Wraithon’s eyes glowed and said, “How dare you say that about him.” “I will say it again. He…is…a…disgrace.” said Etsilla. “You piece of trash!!” said Amarith as she conjured up a large boulder from the ground and threw it at Etsilla. Etsilla, however, pulled out the mura stone from her pocket and conjured up a breeze of wind so strong it sent Amarith flying back onto a tree. “Who’s the trash now?” said Etsilla as she stood with a furious expression facing her siblings unafraid. “So, you’ve made your choice. You’ve chosen to die along with your precious earthling you have in your ship.” said Wraithon. “How did you know?” said Etsilla. “We’ve been listening to your thoughts the moment we arrived on this wretched rock. We’re leaving and we’re coming back with full forces.” said Wraithon. “Okay if you’re leaving then take the traitor with you.” said Etsilla as she grabbed Orion and threw him at her siblings. “Etsilla…,” said Orion. “Don’t you ever say my name again. I never want to see or hear from you ever again. Go!!” said Etsilla as she kicked dirt at Orion. “I’m sorry…,” said Orion as he walked towards Wraithon, Telarion and Esparix. “Well. Well. What do we do with you?” said Wraithon. “What are you going to do?” said Orion. “We’re going to make you an example. Telarion, if you will.” said Wraithon. “Please. I beg of you. Please don’t do this.” said Orion as he stepped back. “No time for begging.” said Telarion as she placed Orion into a sphere of water. Etsilla and the other Nartakaturians gasped at the sight of their refusal to show any mercy. Orion spewed bubbles out of his mouth while trying to scream for help. Telarion then began to freeze the water sphere causing Orion to be engulfed in ice. “Whoa.” said Etsilla and the Nartakaturians. “And you will be next. See you when we’ll return.” said Telarion as she lugged the frozen Orion with her while following Wraithon and Esparix. Due to Amarith’s failure to land a blow on Etsilla she was left on Earth. Hearing Wraithon’s ship caused Amarith to wake up and chase it. “Wait! Come back please!!” said Amarith. Etsilla approached Amarith and said, “Well it looks like you’ve been marooned.” Amarith sighed and said, “Yes.” “Right on.” said Etsilla. “Now what I am going to do.” said Amarith. “You can help us stop this planet from becoming a clutter of rocks. That can be your first step for me to forgive you for attacking me in the first place.” said Etsilla. “Okay…” said Amarith. “When do you think they will return?” said Patricia coming from behind a nearby tree. “Patricia?!!! When and how did you get out of the ship?” said Etsilla. “I got out in under a minute by calming down and using my powers to unlock the locks.” said Patricia. “That is incredible to hear. You’ve become a very powerful esper.” said Etsilla as she smiled. “Thank you so much. Anyway, who is this?” said Patricia. “This is Amarith. The governor of the planet Ardtakatur. She is my older sister.” said Etsilla. “Your sister?” said Patricia. “Yes. To answer your question. They will be back here in four years’ time.” said Amarith. “Four years? If that’s the case, then that gives us time to prepare for the war.” said Patricia. “And you’re going to help us stop them.” said Etsilla as she stared at Amarith dead in the face. Amarith gulped, shivered and said, “Yes.” And with that, Patricia and the others head back onto the ship to come up with a plan to prepare for war.

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