User blog:The Weary TimeLord/Memoir of a Dimension Hopping Madman: Love in the face of pain. Chapter 13.

Chapter 13: Misplaced Anger, and an Ill Advised Attack.

As we continued to walk Vellantha would point out restaurants, bookstores, and shops along our route. The relative calm of our walk was shattered by three women in full Armor running up to us and in one case slithering. “Your Ladyship… and your Lordship” the lead woman stuttered out after seeing Lilith “What is it?” Vellantha asked quickly “A band of Order Knights are riding towards the main gates we believe they were separated from their garrison as they seem disorganized. Lilith seemed perfectly fine letting Vellantha handle the situation; I suppose it was her realm after all and she was an experienced tactician. “How far away are they, and how many strong?” Vellantha changed immediately from the sweet woman that had been showing off her city to a hardened battle ready warrior; this struck a question in my mind. ''Why had she been scared or needed saving when I met her on the road? ''

While this epiphany certainly left me curious now was not the time to ask about such things. “There are twelve total both male and female your Ladyship.” the leader spoke quickly. “What can I do to help?” I ask stepping up to Vellantha. “I’ve seen you fight you’re incredibly fast and strong; you could give us an edge if you’re willing.” “Certainly Milady” I reply smiling. Vellantha looks back to the three women “This is the Doctor, listen to him and follow his orders understand?” The leader of the trio was obviously irritated by this turn of events and quickly voiced her opinion. “Your Ladyship, he is but a human and inexperienced…” “ENOUGH, I should not have to explain myself to my soldiers.” Vellantha huffed. “However I will indulge your questions, he is not human; in fact he is one of the Ancient Races.” At the mention of the so called ‘Ancient Races’ the three women immediately changed their demeanor and actually took several steps back, or slithers as the case may be. “Secondly he is thousands of years old, and from what I’ve seen personally he has more of a fighting spirit than most of the Demon Army.” Vellantha looked really angry now. Remind me never to piss her off. The three ladies bow to me “We will take your orders Doctor, what would you have us do?”

I smile brightly hoping to calm the three ladies in front of me as they seem quite uneasy. “Right, because there are only twelve we should hit them hard and fast.” I look over to Vellantha “How would you like this done, personally I’d prefer to avoid bloodshed if possible.” “I agree, let us see if you live up to your chosen name Doctor.” With the plan set to incapacitate and not kill our adversaries I waved my hand creating a series of intricate symbols which opens a personal dimensional portal. I unbuckle Galadhrim from my belt and place her in the swirling vortex where I know my sword will be safe. Having stored my main and apparently only weapon as I had been unable to locate the pair of pistols I’d originally come with I turned again towards the three soldiers.

After scrutinizing the warriors in front of me I decide on a plan to play the Order idiots into a trap. “I look human so what if I appear to be running away from here with you, what’s your name?” I point to the leader of the trio “I am Callia Dasnara” she replies with an air of restrained exuberance. “Wonderful to meet you.” I shake her hand while the other two soldiers introduce themselves as “Yumika and Wendalia. “You, Callia will appear to be chasing me as if to recapture me from fleeing, and of course the self-righteous supposed goody Order Knights will come to my ‘aid’ as it were” The three nod, while Vellantha looks on with an approving yet mischievous grin plastered on her face. I move over to Yumika and Wendalia, “You two can sneak behind the band of Knights and flank them; when they surround Callia and I then you can hit them from behind.” “We’ll do our bit once you hit them.” With everything set I gave everyone my normal salute (Left hand in a closed fist positioned at an angle over my second heart on my right side) strangely this elicited another huge and happy smile from Vellantha.