Gods and Goddesses {Book 1 In The Heavens Series}

Chapter 1: The beginning

The sound of footsteps was heard as a man walks into a dark room with only fire torches around to provide a source of light. Armours of soldiers placed at every corner, the swords held underneath. A large throne decorated with beautiful ornaments stood out amongst the aura given by the room.

The man whose presence had distorted the silence of the room suddenly bowed before the throne. One knee on the ground and his head hung low. His long robe brushing the surface of the floor.

"My king we are ready for the meeting" He says

"Good!! Guards we may leave" A loud deep voice says

Suddenly, a large figure stood up hidden before by the darkness of the room. He was tall and was of a mighty figure, his white hair was cut short trying to hide his age. He wore an attire for a king, his torso hidden by his robe. His fingers beautified by the different jewelries. And finally, his adorned crowned placed on his head.

The guards quickly scurry behind him following him closely. Soon, they walk into a large room but not nearly close to the size of the other. But it was presented in a form which meant it was used for meetings. Chairs neatly arranged around a long table. People were already present in the room, each man taking a place on every seat.

Immediately the king makes his presence known, they all stand up and bowed down. His eyes roam round the room and he gives a slight nod in response. Four men were present with two guards behind each one. They could be distinguished due to their different dress codes. The man who had made the king aware, stood up ready to begin.

"As we all know they have been attacks on each of our kingdoms. At least every week, we are expecting a minimum of three fights within every kingdom. If we should continue at this rate, we will get worn out. We need strategies!!" The man says

"Let's mantle up the gates" One of the men says

"We should get new warriors" Another says

"Train our recent warriors" Another suggested

Suddenly a man slams the table and looks around the room harshly. His breathing uneven as he looks around the room furious. His expression shouted disgust and annoyance at the suggestions of his fellow guests.

"Every single one of you here know all these won't save us. We need them" He spat

"Ray don't start this" One of the man shouts

"Our kingdoms are in grave danger and you don't want to summon them" The man named Ray counters back

"We can't do that" Another man says

"They are too young you will say. Our kingdoms will be destroyed" Ray shouts

"We can handle this, we do not need them" A man says

"It will be too much for the young lads" Another says

"You may try to avoid this all you want but we need them now" Ray roars

"Enough!!" The King shouts

Everyone quiets down immediately at the voice of their king. He looked deep in thought withdrawn from the meeting. He stroked his beard and looked around. There was a look of conflict on his face as he tried to make a decision.

"I have thought about it and I think Ray is right" He finally says

"You can't do this" One of the men says

"Their lives will be in grave danger" Another says

"They won't be able to accept it" A man says