Embers of Eternity (Book 8 of the Keyblade Legends Rainimator Fanfic Series)

Chapter 5: Our Nation

Ember's POV

As my troops and I were walking back, I heard somebody call for my name.

"Ember!" Andrew called, loud enough for me to hear, but quiet enough that the Terrayite Kingdom couldn't hear. "Wait!"

I drew out Flamix and tackled the older boy.

"I can slit your throat right now," I threatened. "Especially after what you guys did!"

"W-wait!" Andrew pleaded. "Just let me talk first!"

I thought about it for a moment.

"Alright," I said. "Because I'm a nice guy, I'll let you talk."

I got off Andrew, but Damian pulled his sword out just in case Andrew tried to pull a fast one.

"I thought they would honor the peace treaty," Andrew explained. "I really did. But I guess, they were planning something all along. Something they never told me about."

"Go on," I told him.

"When I think about what they did," he continued. "I didn't like it, and neither would our fallen friends and family. As a former prince, I know that violating a peace treaty is a death sentence. And... I can't be on the side that violated the peace treaty. Especially when they were the ones who made the treaty in the first place. I know how much the tree meant for you, and I'm really sorry about what happened."

"The Terrayite Kingdom started this," I said. "They'll have to pay."

Andrew nodded. "I understand," he replied.

"We'll go to forbidden grounds to fight if we have to," I said under my breath.

"I won't let the Terrayite Kingdom take over my nation." I said in a bold voice.

"Our nation," Andrew amended.

We all turned to look at him with surprise.

It took a moment for the words he just said to sink in.

Then we smiled.

"You in?" I asked, offering my hand.

"You bet!" He replied, accepting my hand.

We shook hands, sealing the deal.

"Welcome to the Revolution," I told him.