Atticus

The next morning , camp to Algreid

Sir , sir , a soldier hurriedly woke Rylo .
What's the matter ? Asked Rylo
Sir , your father is burning sick , informed the soldier
Rylo at once got up from his mattress and sat up firm .
Ok , il be there in a moment replied Rylo
Rylo tidied up and at once went over to the tent of his father
A couple of soliders waited outside the tent and moved aside to let Rylo inside
Rylo then goes on to take a peak and he sees his father sleeping there . It's better I don't wake him up he thought to himself
He then went and stood outside the tent in front of the two soldiers
I want you to get the closest doctor available and tend to him . And if there is no doctor available I suggest the smartest one here to make the herbs and give it to my father
Yes Sir , replied the soldiers in unison
And once he feels comfortable to leave , then take him back to our homes .
Yes sir , said again the soldiers
And I want five of you to stay behind with my father , the rest carries on with me . Said Rylo
The soldiers agreed to their command

Later that day ,
Barring the five men and his father , the rest of the Cantonment prepare to leave to Algreid
The tent still being guarded by two soldiers
Has my father woken up ? Inquired Rylo
No Sir , he has not . Replied one of the soldiers
Rylo does not say anything , he then makes a move

This time Rylo marches ahead in front of the troops .
The horses walk at a cantering pace , need to make up ground for the time lost

Two hours until Algried , one hour until dusk . Rylo looks behind at his troops and then suddenly starts to gallop . The Horses stride causing the fallen leaves to make loud noises . Rylo continues to increase the pace . A person close would have thought an army of a hundred atleast were on the move , such was the noise they made . It was as if the trees that were bending stood firm to let him Ahead .
We shall reach before the dusk sets , Rylo thought to himself . As the sun begins to set , the tiredness of the horses were being felt by the riders . But Rylo does not stop , he continues to gallop at a very fast pace . Some of the riders at the back start to slow down , but the front few keep pace . The sun finally sets and the troops are still thirty minutes away from Algreid .
Rylo finally slows down and the horses catch a breather . A soldier matches up to their commander
What do we do Sir , asked the soldier
We move ahead , replied Rylo
These parts are not particularly safe sir , suggested the soldier
Yes of course they are not safe , that is why we move ahead to Algreid , replied Rylo
Do we set camp sir , some of the soldiers are very tired . And so are their horses . The soldier suggested again
No , we move ahead soldier replied Rylo
Yes sir , agreed the soldier and went back to his formation
The thick trees still covered the area and let no light enter
Rylo lit up his cantern and then rode at a very slow pace . The rest of them followed suit
The soldiers behind very alert and carefully surveying the area . The brave Rylo unperturbed looks ahead
To their fortune , there were no attack on them by beasts nor men
Ah Finally , claimed Rylo
The famous gates of Algreid
Hurrah ! Said the soldiers relieved by the mere sight of the gates .
The troops reach close to the gates and their commander is stopped by the guard at front

No visitors allowed at this time of the hour , the guard said .
We come here for your king , replied Rylo
We come here in the name of Darticus . The king of the forests , iterated Rylo
And you are asked the guard to Rylo
There must be 20 of you lot the guard muttered .
I'm Rylo , the commander in general for King Darticus
The guard looked up at Rylo .
Aren't you a little young to be a general , asked the guard
Yes , I maybe young old man he said to the guard looking into his eyes but I fight like an old man
The guard was surprised by his answer but acknowledged his majesty
After a moments hesitation, the guard quickly opens the famous gates . The famous gates made from Algreid Oak . The famous oak of Algreid stronger than baron steel itself .
The gates opened , the troop goes in
The people were few , those who roamed were busy negotiating or buying something . The roads suddenly became bigger and cleaner . Building of the oak shone in strength and royalty . Buildings big and small
Wealth , muttered Rylo .
Happy faces , muttered Rylo again
The troop makes further ways inroad . They finally reach the royal gates . This must be the building of Cheif Wilmo , thought Rylo
The horses stride come to a halt and as they wait for further indication .
A few seconds later
The gates opened
Welcome , welcome a cheerful man greeted them stepping out the gates . A man in his late sixties , full of hair and white beard .
A happy face , Rylo muttered again
The camp of Rylo , if I' m not wrong said the man
I'm kring , the counsel of the cheif Wilmo
Hello , greeted Rylo back
I see , you have gotten late . Said the man cheerfully
Yes , there was a small hiccup
Oh , not to worry . You have traced the safe gates .
Oh Rlyo , the man said . We were to be expecting your father as well ? If my information is not mistaken
Yes sir , replied Rlyo . That would be the hiccup
He has surprisingly gotten sick today morning and had to return back to our home
Oh! Exclaimed Kring . That is indeed unfortunate
And there , he pointed to a building Made of good Algreid oak . You all to be accommodated there the man said . Dinner will be served in an hours time . Please make yourself at home , Cheif Wilmo will meet you first thing in the morning
Rylo nodded and proceeded ahead to their lodging , then followed him the soldiers
The camp enters the building ..
Rylo makes his way to the stairs , to his chamber on the top
Soldier , he calls out .
A soldier comes over to him quickly
I need you to make way to my fathers camp first thing at dawn said Rylo . And I then need you to come over by night and report to me what has happened , Rylo added
The soldier nodded , yes sir . He said
The soldier climbs down the stairs and Rylo continues to make his way up again
Rylo went to his room , went over by the window .
Algried Oak , he laughed . As the moons light hits their surface for the first time in their travels