LINESII- Into the Darkness- Part II

Methuse had all men forcing their body on the gate holding back the mass that heaved against them from outside. MEthuse could hear the explosion in the distance. It was not a good sign.

Methuse suddenly heard a crack as the next thunk came. "Get more wood!"

"Sir there is none left and their is no point in waisting arrows and spears."

"Well then every man arm themselves with a javelin or arrow and prepare to fire once they brake through this gate. Rubeon, a young refugee picked up a javelin aiming at the door.

Methuse backed from the door as the cracking became louder. "Do not give up one step men. Give them no satisfaction, make them bleed for every step!"

Suddenly the crunching of wood splintered the door. A figure appeared from the brake, hurling his javelin Rubeon pinned the man through the heart. The man dangled.

Suddenly another boom came and the door was knocked completely down. "It is a good night to die men!" Methuse hurled his javelin into the enemy and the wall of men fired into the tsunami. The enemy ran over their own dead as their advance was relentless despite all the death and wounds each man took.

Methuse hurled his last javelin into the gut of his enemy. Drawing his broadsword he cut into the enemy. Rubeon held his round shield and spear and leaped into the crowd pinning down one soul. Ripping through the Swade's ribs into his intestines the man's inside began to bleed onto the ground. Rubeon slashed.

His spear had a four axe like blades and one foot spear tip. Keeping the horde at distance Rubeon bellowed to his men, "To me brothers, Rally to me" Men began to fight through the horde.

Methuse could see his men held the hallway but unless the horde was held they would connect up with the wall and overwelm the defenses. Methuse making his way to the stair way he found the stew he needed. The flammable Swade fire.

Tossing the material down onto the enemy on the gate remains. The wood would burn long to prevent the enemy. Grabbing the torch he hurled it onto the men below. Suddenly the hall was lit. Screams came from below as men burned in their firey hell.

Methuse smiled as the men in front panicked seeing their comrades meet their burning death. Rubeon surrounded the remaining men and began to slaughter them. MEthuse smiled to himself, he had saved the hall from being taken for now. He had given them another hour atleast.

As Rubeon gave the call that they had driven back the enemy the unthinkable happened. As he heard screams of pain, dark figure began stumbling through the flames. Covered in burns and scars the men stumbled out of the flames like demons.

Their eyes blank fried up by the flames. Parts of their body were still on fire. This was truly a gate to Hell. Rubeon panicked unable to comprehend the beast before him. The mutant rose his blade to strike down the horrified Rubeon.

MEthuse jumped down slicing his sword through the enemy's head. Slashing at the forms he killed the men with ease. The Swade were helpless in this attack most slicing out in pain unable to coordinate or see what they did, blinded by fire.

As the men saw MEthuse struggle with the daemons they picked up their blades and charged the men. Firing hrough the flames the enemy fired back. MEthuse screamed as an arrow went into his hip.

The flames began to die. The mob came through once more. MEthuse turned to Rubeon, the young oneist, "Run boy! They are to much for you! Flee to the keep. Gather the men, I will give you as much time as I can." Rubeon hesitated at first but as MEthuse screamed at him he turned with his men and fled.

Only two others stood by Methuse. "This is our destiny men, now earn your legacy"

Cutting his blade into the enemy organs spilled upon the ground. As a giant of a man came through the crowd MEthuse drove his blade deep into the giant's chest Methuse's blade got stuck.

Drawing his two axes he fought bleeding into the enemy. Suddenly an arrow struck Methuse into his chest, and a second. As the fire flames turned into a chilled winter MEthuse began to collapse. Struggling to stay up he slashed into his enemy killing his enemy one by one.

As light turned to darkness MEthuse fell to his knees fighting still. Throwing one axe and then the other two more enemies collapsed. The two other were still fighting. One fell to the ground as he was impaled into the ground on a spear.

Attempting to hold up a massive figure stood before him. Bringing up his dagger MEthuse thrust it into the man's leg. Hearing a scream a thud hit his head. MEthuse felt no more pain, no more sound. All was dark and silent. Hell was gone.

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to be continued...
 
@Cleric- Apparently they were deleted. Not that it would have made much of a major difference, with the forces set against it.

@Ken- Okay.
 
You mean proto-molotovs and kickass martial arts dont make a difference!? *shakes fist at penguin in a zoo and yells DAAAAAAAMN YOU!!!*
 
OOC: I must say I find the prospect of Valins doing martial arts very amusing :lol:
 
Valins led by Cleric?

Indeed, I see them much like Greeks wearing togas. Stuck up, snobby, and well dressed Valins doing martial arts led by an ah... interesting leader is quite interesting ;)
 
I'm sure they look stunning in their dresses. Whether or not they have the Stunning Fist ability is something else...
 
Sunez struggled through the fighting in the open plaza. The fighting on the walls was over. Swade had abandoned the pointless ladder climbing. Still Myocacans held the wall and managed to fire down on the invading Swade.

Sunez held his sword fighting his hardest.. Caster was dead. Bradicus still fought with vigor like an angel of death. Sunez could no longer command a tactical position. The plaza was a frenzy. Young Simeon fought beside him. The boy fighting bravely. All of them were bathed in blood. The rain did little to purify their faces.

Suddenly he saw a mob come down from the direction of the gate. They were Myocacan, but what were they doing. They were suppost to be holding the gate. Whistiling for his bigjaur it came roaring down from feasting on a Swade soldier to its master.

Leaping on its back he grabbed Simeon on to the cat and rode off. Tearing through the crowd he reached through to the men. Stepping into the crowd a man stepped forward holding a round shield and exquisite spear.

"Sir the gate has fallen, we must pull back to the keep. If we do not everyone will die here. The keep will buy us more time. I am Rubeon."

"Rubeon where is Methuse?"

"I do not know his fate, but he and two others chose to stay back and hold the gate for us to flee into the keep and gather the troops."

"Damn...gather your men, make for the keep. I will meet you there."

Rubeon turned up the stairs with his men behind him. The tower of Herim stood still tall and mighty. "I hope they don't get around to reloading that ballistae before sunrise" Sunez thought to himself.

Course the tower could take atleast three hits before collapsing, one could cause a damage and unneeded casualties. "Simeon go with these men, I will meet you there. You must get out of here."

Simeon dismounted saluting the general and running full sprint up. Sunez went at full sprint on his steed, "Men pull back to the keep as fast as possible. Soon the methodical retreat was in action. Men fired arrows to cover their friends as they made dashing runs for the stairs.

Sunez toar through the crowd searching for Bradicus. He had lost Caster and little hope was left for MEthuse, he was not about to lose his last commander. Pushing through five enemy soldiers Sunez finally saw Bradicus dueling with a hooded Swadist. The man carried a long sword and constantly swung at Bradicus.

Playing it like a game the man chuckled, "You pansy, hit me. You are the slowest bladeist I have ever fought.

"Die heretic. You have betrayed Bladism for these scum..."

"Now you shouldn't have said that..." Diving forward Bradicus reeled around a swing. Striking one blade through the man's gut and continueing his spiral through the man's neck. Turning around he saw Sunez.

"Make for the keep man, or else we will be over run."

"Aye sir!" whistling a bigjaur soon came charging through the crowd. Saddling the beast Bradicus made a full sprint for the tower. Sunez knew there was a small group on the other side he would have to reach.

Bradicus in the meantime ran forward gathering all men he could. Suddenly a massive wall of men came from the entrance hall. Bradicus watched helplessly as the men slaughtered helpless soldiers as they made their way up the stairs. Looking around he ran up the steps.

Getting on the wall he positioned men to fire down on the enemy then sweeping around the rear he assaulted the enemy's flank. Panicking the enemy line fell into chaos. Bradicus celebrated at his move.

"Get those men out of there. We need as many alive as we can." Suddenly a roar came from the sky. A massive flaming bould barreled into the crowd. MEn were flung or crushed. Both Swade and Myocaca. Screaming Bradicus got his Bigjaur to one of the men. Get your archers into that wall post there. Seal up the entrance and don't draw danger until it finds you."

"What about the others"

"The keep is where the smart go, but hundreds are dead now, a few more in the keep won't make a difference, any man not on animal won't stand a chance through that mob. Charging up the stairs Bradicus herded the last men into the keep. The rest had to find their own last stand.
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Riding forward Sunez thought he caught something out of the corner of his eye.

Suddenly whizzing across the field an arrow struck his bigjaur through the throat. The poor beast dropped dieing as it bled to death. Unble to watch the beautiful creature suffer Bradicus severed its head ending its suffering.

Getting up another arrow came deflecting it with his sword he heard a chuckle. "General Sunez, remember me. I have been awaiting your arrival. Ready for our epic you promised me at the talk."

"General Gurat, I will make you suffer."

"Oh well this fight hardly matters. Your walls and gate are breached. Soon the keep will fall and you will all perish. Resistance is futile. I knew you would do something like this. You were famous for such schemes as a young corporal. Always disobeying orders, going out to get at the Veritasans first. You especially are famous for your campaigns in the mountains. Shame you had to be born a oneist. No conversion can save you. You were born with that voice that calls for evil and I am here to silence it."

"You filth, we fight now..."

Sunez ran forward. The blade steel on steel resonated around the deathly plaza. Cutting with expertise Gurat seemed unfazed by the constant attack. Casting each blow aside. The General was just playing with him. Sunez soon realized he could have been killed atleast three times already.

"You swine, you are out of your league."

"Hah, I am just getting started. Bring your best, Gurat!"
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In the tower Bradicus slammed the door as the horde came up the steps. Sunez was no where to be seen but it was their only option. There was almost no wood. Only a table was left and a few stools. Bradicus began having the men set up the barrications. Staring out the window. Sunrise was in the distance.

Rogalius would be here soon. With a fully trained army, Swade would have to hault, lest they wanted to start a full war with Myocaca.

But their was no sign yet. All he needed was a little more time. Grabbing spears Bradicus put up everything he could. Only about 250 of them remained alive of the soldiers in the keep. Maybe a hundred more outside. Most were civilians turned warriors. Old veterans were amonst some of them others were young boys looking to prove themselves. To much life had been lost.

Drawing his Sword Bradicus turned to his men, "We fight this day men, We have lived through hell, now let us drive them back through their own gate." AS the door broke open the last great oneist resistance group charged. They had stayed to fight for a country they loved and a king they loved. They did not fight for anyother nation, they fought for Myocaca.

Suddenly in the distance a horn was sounded. The clattering of hooves could be heard.
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Sunez fought making his best to avoid death. Bradicus was more fit for this warfare. Leaning away from Gurats strike his enemy sliced his arm. Screaming in pain Sunez fell back, "Had enough scum, would yhou like me to end your curse." Spatting at Gurat's words he attacked again. Backing up one step after the other. Sunez was up against the wall, just as he planned. The General swung, Sunez rolled out of the way with a sudden burst of energy.

The General found his sword stuck in the stone itself. So deteriorated it was that the blade sunk in just to deep. Sunez reared around and sliced the old general's jugular. As the general dropped slowly bleeding to death. Horns could be heard over the horizon. Sunez stared out. In the distance he could see a large army charging towards him. It was over. Life had been regifted.
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to be continued...
 
OOC: With all due respect, the last part of your story could also imply a massive Swade force to reinforce them and continue their attack on the fortress :p
 
My troops first flash the enemy thus stunning them because they cant believe how well endowed they are. Distracted by my troops dongs they get burned alive or have their insides cut out by vastly superior martial swordmanship, though the swords used are pirate cutlass.
 
well my story is not finished, and in this story, war has not been declared yet, it sets the stage
 
When are orders due?

I'm actually intrested in this nes again...possibly due to me playing in a lot of industrial age NES's which frankly do not intrest me as much. (although they train the mind).

Stories to be heralded....(might copy Thy's style...because I like it, although less pomp)
 
Well, according to the 'orders due' thread post, they were due two days ago.

But, given that was last updated in December, it's entirely possible Iggy's mentioned a change to the deadline somewhere in the thread and I've just forgotten. :rolleyes:
 
Hrm... considering I'd like a good stable NES for once, I think I want to join this. Understandably however, I am totally overwhelmed by the unfamiliar world; are there any decent NPC's? Who would you reccomend?
 
Kalmar, if Insane Panda doesn't move in to take it. Or Gamorrea, if MjM doesn't move in to take it.
 
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