The Last Light, Chapter One

Chapter One 

 

 One day, fifty years after the destruction of Athenbar, two sisters walked through the gates of Andar. They did not know why they were there, but they knew that their lives were about to be changed.

Areena, a tall brunette had been adopted by an old ranger, and could not remember her parents, as they had been killed in the after-terrors of Roland's attack. Melody, a redhead, was also adopted by that same man, after her family was destroyed by the first attack on Athenbar.

When they had reached the center of the town, they stopped, not knowing what to do next. They had been given instructions to go to the center of the town, and wait for someone to approach them, to give them further instructions. Suddenly a scream ran out from behind them. Five soldiers, clothed in black were attacking three young men, who were obviously unprepared. Neither Areena or Melody said a word, but raced towards them, pulling out their weapons. Melody favored two small blades, while Areena preferred a bow, but used a rapier when necessary. The three guys beside them all used broadswords, easily defeating their opponents, now that they had backup. As soon as the enemy was gone, the three turned to thank the girls.

"My name is Marcillious," said one, whose dark brown hair was sticking to his face, “and these are my friends, Killion, and Landan.” He gestured first to a tall, light brown haired man, and then one who was blonde, and blue eyed.

“I'm Melody, and this is my sister Areena. You wouldn't have any idea of where we are supposed to go would you? We were instructed to come here and wait for someone to tell us what to do. Our father said something about five keys?”

The guys glanced at each other, and then Landan said,

“The keys of light?”

Areena nodded. “That's all he said, apart from the fact that he wanted us to meet someone here.”

“Keys of light?” said an old man running up. “You two girls are the last Bearers? Come with me, all of you.”

He pulled them into a house, and turned to face them. “You all were sent for?” They all nodded. “Good. Now, some things will need to be explained. You all know the story of the keys?” Areena spoke up. “During the after-terrors, Roland tried to unlock the magical vault that held the light of Athenbar. When he failed, he cast the keys from him, declaring that if he could not destroy the light, he would hide it for all eternity.” The man nodded. “In the old days, Key Bearers would keep the vault safe, as the keys would only respond to their masters. Every time evil sprang up, the key bearers would arise, and destroy it. But Roland killed those key bearers, to make sure that no one could let out the light again. But here you are, five new Key Bearers, to go find the keys, and destroy Roland forever!”