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"The Selfish Prince" Location: Minaina, The Land of Harmonia When General Seed smelt the air of the Harmonia capital, he knew he had reached his former home. However, he was also plagued by visions of his family life, he grew up in a fine household, with more money that both Seed and his family needed. But for some reason it just wasn’t enough for Father or Mother. They had to seek those bloody Sindar, and it was that search which lead to their death. After this, A young boy, Seed accompanied by his best friend Krugan, left for Highland. Krugan turned his head to Seed, “are you okay?” He asked. “Wha? Oh, I’m f.fine Krugan. It’s just memories of my family.” Krugan nodded his head. ”It must be hard, but we should find an inn as soon as we can.” “Yes, I agree, our men look tired.” Seed said as he looked behind at the soldiers who had fainted from the long journey. Seed signalled to the lead soldier. “Soldier, take these men to the inn and get some rest. General Krugan and I must meet with the High Priest.” “Yes my lord,” the soldier replied signalling the other soldiers to follow him to the inn. “Krugan, is it just me or are all the townspeople hiding?” Seed asked. “I really didn’t notice, it, must just be you.” Krugan replied After walking down the streets of Minaina, Seed and Krugan found the main palace. The two were just about to walk in wen Seed felt something tugging on his belt. The next thing he knew was his sword was missing. He looked in every direction but couldn’t find it, then in the distance he saw a small boy dragging the sword behind him as he ran down the walkway. Seed put his hand to his forehead and sighed. “Krugan, go on ahead, I just need to catch that boy.” “Are you sure Seed?” Krugan asked, “because if you are not hear, Sasalai could get very annoyed and perhaps forget about Highland. And you know what Prince Ruca will do if that happens.” Krugan laughed By this time Seed was already down the street, “Oh hush-up Krugan,” he called back and smiled. This boy couldn’t make it too far with his sword; it had to weigh more than him. It took awhile, but Seed managed to find the boy playing with the sword behind the town inn. “Ha!” The small boy yelled. “I’m Pwince Wukka Bright. Die you filthy peon!” Seed smiled and walked up to the boy. “Hand over the sword boy, it’ll only be trouble.” “Okay Mister Seed” The boy tried to lift the sword and give it back. “Wha. What? How did you know my name boy?” “My daddy told me about you, you used to live here, then you moved away to Highland and became a great general.” “That’s a nice story son, but it’s not true, I’m just here as a messenger.” Seed lied. “Okay, whateva you say Mister Seed.” Seed stood up and ran back to the palace while putting his sheath back on his belt. “No problems with the boy I trust?” Krugan asked with a smirk on his face. “Whose side are you on anyway? Ha!” Seed replied with a sharp laugh. The two smiled and walked up the palace steps. The bloody place was huge, almost the size of L’Renouille castle. The soldier standing guard at the door halted them. “What business do you have with his eminence Sasalai?” he sneered. Seed look at his friend Krugan and sighed. “We are here by the hand of his majesty King Agares of Highland, we are to escort the prince from Harmonia to Highland.” The guard started shaking, “G..General Seed, and K..Krugan I presume?” his managed to say. “I was unaware you were arriving today, please follow me.” The two Highland generals followed the guard beyond the large doors into the immaculately decorated palace. A second series of doors were opened and then a third. After that the two walked into the throne room, the guard walked towards the prince and bowed. “Eminence, may I present General Seed and General Krugan of Highland.” The guard quickly got up and walked over to the side. Seed approached the Prince. “Prince Sasalai, please come with us immediately, the king awaits.” Seed then raised his arm towards the doorway. Prince Sasalai got up off his throne; he couldn’t have been more than 5’4. He signalled to 4 rather large looking guards whom walked into a back room and returned with a glass box on a pillow. “This is the Beast Rune, the treasure of Harmonia, you can understand how I can not trust your men with such an object?” ‘The Beast Rune?’ Seed remembered his parents telling him about it when he was young. But he had never actually seen it in person or even knew that it really existed. “I can assure you eminence, my men are some of the best Highland can offer.” “I’m sure that is their reputation, but we shall see soon enough if they live up to it. And also if you are worth the effort General Seed.” Seed walked over to Sasalai and looked down at him. “I will follow the will off King Agares as long as there is air in my lungs, and he commands for your safe arrival in L’Renouille, and I shall follow up on that.” The prince looked up at Seed with an odd look on his face. “I see you are what Ruca promised me, I commend your loyalty General.” Seed stood down and walked back over to Krugan. “Well done Seed, you almost caused a diplomatic incident.” He said with a smile. Seed turned around and looked towards the high priest, while pushing the hair away from his face. The priest and his guards walked towards the gate with Krugan and Seed following short behind. The lead soldier greeted them at the front of the palace. “General, the men are gathered and ready to move onwards.” “Good, continue across the mountain towards the capitol.” He then turned towards Krugan, “I’ll just be glad to get out of this country and back to home where the rain is pleasant.” <<Meanwhile, back at the Capitol City L’Renouille>> King Agares Blight began pacing in the main throne room. He walked over to a table and poured a small glass of Spring Wine. Suddenly a soldier entered the throne room. “My king, a messenger has been sent forward and reports that General Seed, Krugan, and the priest of Harmonia have made it safely through Matilda and are approaching the city as we speak.” King Agares took a sip from the glass and placed it on the side table. “I am thankful they made it, that will be all soldier.” “Yes M’Lord” the soldier bowed and left the throne room. A few hours passed, it had started to rain, and was getting quite dark. And Agares had finished his third glass of wine. The doors to the throne room opened as Seed and Krugan entered. “My king” Seed called, “This is High Priest Sasalai of Harmonia”…
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