THE IMPENDING DOOM

Centuries ago,

The next day

Most of the residents at General Arnold’s fortress gathered to share interesting stories either about themselves or tales they have heard, when soldiers from the Palace stomped behind the gates.

‘‘The Queen has ordered the arrest of Zelda Elsher. We ask that General Arnold complies and give her to us’’ One of the soldiers said to the guard who came to attend to them.

‘‘Arrest?’’ Elsher Duke barked as he jumped from his seat.

‘‘W- why will they want to arrest my daughter? She has done nothing.

What is this supposed crime they claim?’’

Tema linked her fingers with Zelda. The both of them shared a brief look of confusion before they faced the guard.

"According to the soldiers, more than half of Radyne district that was visited yesterday was found dead, and those dead were those who partook of the food supplies that were distributed,’’ The guard explained.

Everyone present gasped.

Elsher Duke’s heart began to race.