Memories of Theseus: Volume 2

**154 AGW**

”Finally my first mission!” Said Theseus.

”Yes son but this is a delicate operation, I need you to take it more seriously.” Said a taller, older looking Ardoni, Theseus’ father, Drakius.

”I’ve been train for this for four years dad I can do this.” Rebutted Theseus.

”Then you should remember what you the plan is.” Said Drakius.

”Find out what the Voltaris are planning and report back, I know. Can I please go now?” Inquired an exasperated Theseus.

”Yes son, but remember, do not engage the Voltaris, just find out what they are doing.” Replied Drakius.

Theseus rushed away from the outpost at the base of Mt. Velgrin, his new iron sword strapped to his back. The air felt cool, like that day four years ago when he defeated his brother in combat. It was getting dark. By the time he got to Mt. Velgrin it would be to dark to see for most Ardoni. Theseus however had excellent night vision. He had also slathered his whole body in thick mud so that the Voltaris wouldn’t see his glow. *I finally get to prove that I am ready to fight the Voltaris. I’d better not screw this up.*

A few hours later, Theseus arrived at the peak of Mt. Velgrin. *That took longer than expected. I’d best be on the lookout for any signs of life.* Theseus saw nothing but the moonlight shining off of the snow, but he thought he heard faint voices. *That must be them*. He followed the voices until he came to the opening of a large cave. *They must be in here*.

“I’m telling you Tygren we should attack Kaltaria while we have the chance.” Said a raspy voice.

”All in good time Graduk.” Replied a deep harsh voice that was full of malice.

”What of Felden? Shall we not aid our brother there?” Inquired Graduk

”Xan is a traitor. We will give him no aid. If that zombie hugging lunatic can’t look after himself than let him die.” Said Tygren with obvious disgust in his voice.

*So this is what they’re planning. Well, no one attacks Kaltaria without going through me.* Graduk left Tygren in the cave and returned to his own dwelling a small igloo. Unbeknownst to him, Graduk was not alone. Theseus had followed him with murder in his heart. *If this Ardoni is planning an attack on my home…well he sure won’t be getting out of bed in the morning.* Theseus waited for Graduk to fall asleep and, when the time was right, stabbed him through the heart. *Kaltaria is safe now. If only I could have dealt with that Tygren as well, but I’ve heard of him from Thalleous. He will always be vigilant. Time for me to go.*

Theseus ran back down the mountain but at it’s base he found three Voltaris around a campfire. *There’s no way around these guys. The only thing I can do is fight.* Theseus snuck up on the one that looked the toughest and stabbed him. Unfortunately, the rest had taken notice.

”Who’s that!”

”Some kid!”

”Kill him!”

The bigger one attacked Theseus with a spear, but Theseus was to quick. He parried the spear away and kicked the Voltaris in the groin. The Voltaris doubled over in pain, but before Theseus could finish him the other Voltaris stepped in. Theseus swung overhead with his sword but was blocked and subsequently attacked from the side. Theseus blocked and then attack the shorter Voltaris’ side only to be blocked again. The bigger Voltaris, having recovered from his blow, threw his spear at Theseus. Theseus dodged however and the spear sailed into the shorter Voltaris. Theseus easily finished of the bigger Voltaris, who was now weaponless.

Later that night he arrived back at the outpost he had departed from.

“Father the Voltaris are planning an attack on Kaltaria!”

”Slow down son, tell me what happened.” Said Drakius in a calming voice.

Theseus then recounted the night’s events to his listening father.

”I told you not to engage!” Said Drakius, with anger in his voice. “You could have been killed.”

”I’m fine father, the important thing is that the Voltaris are planning an attack.”

”Fine. I will inform the masters of this. You go back home.” Said Drakius the anger leaving his voice.

”Yes father.”