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in his stead"
iving up my life to save my brother's. I had to save him. I just had to. My brother had been taken in by the powerful Rokhan warriors for hunting a very reverted and sacred animal
body. Familiar goosebumps went over my body as I felt his intense gaze.. the horde king. I could...feel
female wearing a white garment and a huge robe with dirty filthy boots. The entire room went quiet as well and all eyes came to me. The t
in his stead! My brother has been brought for a crime that is punishable by death,
was acceptable for one person to take the place of another for any punishment, only if the horde king gave permission that is. It was something my mother had told me among
ed that I had interrupted such an important meeting. What he didn't know w
er! I was too weak to stop them as they quickly subdued me and pulled me away from the room. My eyes went to my brother and t
he words through my body like a spear.
ldiers had to follow his order. The horde king and my king were both kings in their own rights, but
hadn't look up at the horde king, still haven't looked into his face, could only hear his voice. I was simply too terrified to look into his face. All this years that I had wondered what he looked like and it was at the time of my death I would finally see h
. I saw in my periphery as huge feet passed in front of me to get to the horde king and then there was whispers
s? Your death instead of his?" The horde king asked as he s
S
ered those words. I didn't let a single sound out of my mouth though, making sure t
g as I can save my brother. Please" I whispered but it wa
or stupid to do this
red to myself but I could have
And he goes quiet for a short while, probably thinking o
aggered back but he didn't hesitate and pulled me easily by my arm unti
e female, you will all wait" he addres
ed the door. It was a huge official sitting room with a desk and achair and several chairs with important books. He sa
, tell me what I get in return for
bt. My brother is a good man! I could be your servant..." I rushed to ex
from his chair and comes to stand in front of me then crouches, he was s
ouldn't fully breathe. I willed myseyti fina
legs and pulled me and my chair even closer to him
wicked things to me. I tremble with his actions, confusion and fear in my mind. I realize then
ath, almost as if he could smell t
ell alive" his voice has gone deeper a
return back to the meeting hall. I hastily get up and rush after
eath and I have come for peace. No blood shed today" he said to one of his war
ing's hand was spared. It was the miracle of all miracles, something that has only happened this one time. I couldn't believ
ckly knelt in front of him.