SCARLET’S POV
I was in my Chambers with Rich as we discussed the state’s affairs. There are a lot of things that I still need to look into especially in the area of illegal occupants that invaded the land of the Pixies.
The Titans are the highest intruders in this regard. They came in as soon as the last queen died and have been expanding their quarters since then, laying claims to more lands by the day.
We have sent them a couple of letters asking them to release our lands back to us or be prepared to go to war with us.
It would be foolish of them to accept war, but then we would still have to wait for their response. If after a reasonable length of time nothing is heard from them, then I would take it that they want to be forcefully driven.
“We would place more men here,” Rich said pointing to an area at the extreme right of the map on the table. “From what I gathered, this area has always gotten weak protection. the enemies might utilize that and attack from there”
“I think is it because the surrounding lands around are merely uninhabited. this part leads to the ocean” I said.
He checked through the map and traced his fingers from the border to the ocean. “You are right, luna. But the enemy can find its ways around and then to this part of the borders. We need to secure all the parts”
“Okay, we would do that” I murmured.
“A greater part of this border is controlled by the Titans. Sending in more troops to guard it would send a strong message across. They should be made to understand that we are back and it would not be business as usual” he said.
“That is correct, Rich. We have to establish control especially in these parts of the border” I replied with a nod of my head.
There was a light knock on the door and Landon entered holding a scroll.
“We have a report from the Titans, Chamlar” he announced as he bowed on one knee in front of me.
“Are they surrendering?” I turned to face him.
“Here is their response, Chamlar” he replied.
“Give it to me” I ordered.
He stood up and walked up to me. He hands the scroll to me and waited for my next words.
“They better not make this harder for them” Rich growled.
“The harder the better. I don’t pursue peace, Rich, I only accept it” I grinned.
I passed the scroll to Rich and as he made to open it, Chamlee entered.
Rich and Landon immediately bowed on one knee to him. He nodded and they stood up.
“Greetings, my lady” Chamlee said.
“My Chamlee, we just received a response from the Titans” I revealed.
“What does it say?” he inquired.
I looked towards Rich, and he immediately handed the scroll to Chamlee.
Chamlee opened the Scroll and went through it. “They are offering war” He fumed gnashed his teeth in anger. “They invaded our lands, took it forcefully and now they want war” he roared.
“That would be easier, war they shall get” I growled.
“We have run a check on the Titan, Chamlar, they are not the usual fighters, they fight to die” Landon revealed.
“Thanks, Landon, that is a good one” I commended.
“Rich” I called.
“Yes, Chamlar” he replied.
“You and Landon, get more information about the Titans as you can. You need to bring back their strength and weakness and every other thing we should know. We will be going to war in two days” I announced.
“Yes, Chamlar” Rich responded with a slight bow.
“Two days?” Chamlee asked.
“It should be today if I wasn’t in a better mode. No one takes our land and be able to drink comfortably on it” I replied.
“We should be able to come up with everything about them before noon tomorrow, Chamlar” Rich said.
“Do all you can” I replied.
With a wave of my hand, Rich and Landon bowed and walked out.
“I think going against them in two days is crazy,” Chamlee said.
I took my seat, and he sat down on the seat in front of me.
“We would be fighting against them, not alone” I replied.
“Yes, I am aware of that fact,” He said.
“So what is the problem?” I inquired.
“We need to prepare, but we cannot say the same about them. They sent the letter, and so they should to a very much extent be prepared” he explained.
“And what if they should attack now, are you saying that we would be wiped out in no distant time?” I asked.
“Such situation is different. Sorry, but being caught unaware should not be misconstrued with going into a battle unprepared. Our armies need time” He replied.
“The armies that I have built are prepared every minute of the day. I would not want to appear like some coward to them” I said.
“You might as well be doing that if you decide to face them in two days” he replied.
I grinned. I hate to be questioned, but he is the only one that has the right to talk to me freely. If it were to be some other person, I will have his head rolling on the floor by now.
“See, Chamlee” I challenged. “I will not chicken out when been invited for a war. I live for war, I rule for war, and the Titans must feel my wrath” I stopped with a deep sigh.
“Okay, my Chamlar. I will have to go and start making preparations for the war” he said.
I tried to be relaxed. “You will not be going for this fight” I revealed and his eyes grew wide in shock.
CHAMLEE’S POV
“Why?” I almost exclaimed.
Has she gone insane, why would she even think of assigning such a great fight to the care of Rich? I agree Rich is a great warrior, but not in fights such as this, this is not a fight of werewolves.
“The Titans are no match. I will get our armies ready and Rich should be the commander. I don’t want you bothering yourself with such trivialities?” she explained.
“See, the Titans should never be underestimated. They are a breed of Vampires and Lycans. One of us has to lead this war” I said.
“I know. And that is why I intend to get them fortified. Their blood cannot be consumed by the titans and their speed will be next to none” she explained.
“I hope you are right, my Chamlee. The Titan has been on our land for too long. They invade immediately the queen, my mother died. They have forcefully taken our lands, and made our people homeless and when the plague came, it never affected them” I explained.
“I see and understand where you are coming from, my Chamlee, and that is why I don’t want to give the Titans such privilege of having either of us to fight with, I want them to fight with those that are their level. I need to prove a point to them and make them understand that they are not worth my presence” she replied.
“I have to align with you, my Chamlee, and I have to go to the camp. I need to be there while they train” I said.
“I will join you. I need to start getting them prepared ahead of them” she said.
She spoke so convincingly, but sadly I was in the least convinced. But then, her words cannot and should never be questioned.
“And Chamlee,” she called.
I looked at her and she went on. “I will formally make you my Chamlee after we win the war against the Titans.
I smiled at her and walked away.