Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ Trial and Judgment ❯ Invite ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

A/N: I use to be known as DarkNEvil, but I have long forgot that account password and it's email address has been deleted. So I am now continuing the story under this accout. So yeah hope you enjoy it, and maybe this time I will finish it.

There was a knock on the door. "Maxwell, are you there?" a light blonde-haired male said. "Maxwell! Open up!" Within the library of the house, a long red haired man sat in a black leather chair in front of a fireplace, reading a book. The crackling of wood and the warmth of the fire was a peaceful feeling indeed. "Serpent's Blade--the blade of legend. Once thought to be destroyed in the Vampire and Elven War–it's supposed to be hidden within the Cave of Lost Souls. The cave supposedly is protected by some kind of barrier that repels those with cruel intentions," the long red haired man read softly to himself. Hearing the knock at the door, he stood up, closed the book, and placed it back upon the shelf. He looked down the hallway toward the door. "It's open, " the long red-haired man said. The door burst open, and the light blonde-haired male began running down the hallway looking for Maxwell. "Maxwell? Maxwell! Where are you? I have urgent news from King Nirattaeh Silverbuck!" he shouted running down the hallway and peeking in the other rooms.


Maxwell walked out of the library, watching the fool as he went. "Why must you yell? Didn't I tell you once before, Lazuli, to not yell while in my home?" he said. Lazuli stopped peeking through the other rooms as he notices Maxwell standing at the entrance of the library. Lazuli began to walk toward him. "Sorry Mr.Maxwell, my apologies," he replied, bowing in respect. Maxwell shook his head and lightly chuckled. "No need to apologize. Now, tell me what's so urgent that the wonderful King Nirattaech has sent you to tell me, " he said. Maxwell couldn't stand the King for many reasons, but mainly it's because of something that happened during their childhood. Lazuli perked his right eyebrow, wondering what Maxwell was laughing about, but decided not to ask. Lazuli soon snapped back into reality as he remembered why he was there. "King Nirattaech Silverbuck invites you to a gathering that is going to be held in the Forest of Revenge. He needs your assistance in a matter that I myself don't even know about. He wants you to come alone. The party is going to be held tonight around nine o'clock. Dress formal and please don't be late. You know how King Silverbuck is about people being late. He hopes you accept the invite," Lazuli said, bowing respectfully.


Maxwell listened to what Lazuli had to say, the whole time thoughts were running through his head. Why is King Nirattaech having a party in the Forest of Revenge? There were rumors whirling around that the forest is home to spirits that can't enter the spirit world until they find peace upon the real world. What exactly was he planning? Maxwell looked at Lazuli as he stroked his chin with his right hand, thinking about what he should do. "Tell that wonderful king of ours that I will be there on time," he said.


"Very well then, Nirattaech will be very pleased to hear this news."


"Indeed he will."


"Well, Mr.Maxwell, I must be going. Farewell until next time."

With that being said, Lazuli walked out of Maxwell's house heading toward the Mist Palace. Meanwhile, Maxwell had entered his weapon’s chamber. He walked toward a collection of swords and began looking at them, running his fingers across them as he looked. "These blades have saved me many times through the years. Why do I believe that I'm going to need to draw upon these once again? The King Nirattaech has invited me to a little gathering, but that little gathering could be a trap. The king asked me to dress formal, apparently thinking that I won’t bring any weapons with me. He is wrong," Maxwell said in a calm voice.


Back at the Mist Palace, Lazuli quickly went straight to the throne room where King Nirattaech and Queen Alexandria were most likely sitting. "King Nirattaech! King Nirattaech!" he shouted. However, King Nirattaech and Queen Alexandria weren't in the throne room but, rather, in their private chambers. They were talking about changes they could do within the Kingdom when they heard Lazuli's voice coming toward their chambers. "Here comes Lazuli," they both said in unison, as the door to their room burst open. Lazuli ran up to King Nirattaech and Queen Alexandria, kneeling down at their feet. "Milord, I have some wonderful news from the one you asked me to seek, " he said. King Nirattaech looked at Queen Alexandria. "Can you excuse me and Lazuli for a moment?" he said to Alexandria.


"Yes, Milord, I will be in the kitchen making sure the servants are doing what they are suppose to do."


"Thank your Malady."


With that being said, Queen Alexandria bowed toward Lazuli to give him respect and then exited their chambers.


"I take it that Maxwell has accepted my invite as planned?"


"Yes, Milord, he has accepted it. But I don't think he will bring any weapons with him though."


"Very well then. I highly doubt that he won't come unarmed. Knowing him he will come well prepared for anything."


"I hope so."


King Nirattaech looked at Lazuli. "Leave my chambers. I need to think about the little party tonight," he said. Lazuli looked up at Nirattaech as he rose from the floor, and he went to exit the King's and Queen's chambers."We will see if you are still as good as you were those many years back," the king thought to himself. King Nirattaech stood up and exited his chambers and began to prepare himself for tonight's gathering.

Later, at Maxwell's house, Maxwell was getting prepared for the so-called party. He walked into his room and slipped into a red suit that matched the color of his eyes and hair. "It's time to get this party started. King Nirattaech, you may be able to fool others, but you can't fool me," Maxwell said. He headed over to his weapons room and grabbed a sword that was bonded with many straps. He strapped the sword across his back and walked out of the room. He grabbed the reddish trench coat that was laying across a chair in the living room and slipped it on. The trench coat fell past his knees. "Let the fun begin," Maxwell said walking out of the house, heading toward the Forest of Revenge.


End of chapter.