Arcturus Chronicles: Memories of Theseus: Volume 3

**153 AGW**

“There it is Charlie.” Said Theseus in a low voice.

”I can’t believe we are trying to steal the EnderCrown.” Said a calmly fascinated Charlie.

”Not steal Charlie, protect. *We* are going to borrow it to keep it from the Unyielding Legion. We will move it to a safer place and leave a fake in the vault.” Explained Theseus.

Theseus and Charlie were on the edge of the roof of the EnderKing’s former throne room. It was sunset and they were waiting for night to come so they could attempt to steal one of the most highly guarded items in all of Ardonia. Theseus looked at Charlie waiting for him to say something. Charlie was a tall man with dirty blonde hair, bright brown eyes and a confident, but yet slightly nervous, air about him. He was Theseus’ best friend, an extremely intelligent redstone engineer, who knew his way around most cities in Ardonia better than anyone else Theseus had ever met. They often got into trouble together but they had never done anything like this. It was essential though that they keep the Unyeilding Legion from getting their hands on the EnderCrown. With it they could levy a ransom that would make them the most powerful faction in Ardonia.

After some time the sun set and it was well into the night.

”Alright let’s go.” Said Theseus

They made there way into the ornately decorated building.

“Guards.” Whispered Charlie. “Do you have a plan?”

”I have an idea.” Replied Theseus. “Just follow my lead.”

They walked up to the lone guard.

”Who are you and what are you doing here?” She asked

”Let us in.” Commanded Theseus, activating Supporomind.

”Of course sir.” Said the guard with an oddly dazed and blank look on her face. She unlocked the door and opened it.

”Smooth.” Said Charlie, mildly impressed.

”I’ve been practicing.” Replied Theseus, thankful for the compliment. “You will stay at your post and forget that we were ever here. Don’t forget to lock the door.” Theseus instructed the guard.

”Yes sir.” Replied the guard. She carried out the task Theseus had indicated and Theseus deactivated Supporomind.

”Honestly mate it’s kind of scary when you do that.” Said Charlie.

”What? You scared I’ll do it to you?” Teased Theseus. They continued to the entrance of the vault.

“Charlie can you get this lock?” Inquired Theseus.

”Can redstone repeaters give out one tick delays?” Said Charlie. Theseus looked puzzled. “Yes Theseus I can.” Said Charlie, slightly annoyed at his friend’s ignorance of redstone. Charlie took a shulker box out of his inventory. “This is my redstone kit.”

”Yeah yeah Charlie please get on with it we don’t have much time!” Interjected Theseus quietly. Charlie apologized and got to work. Five minutes later they were in.

”Once again you amaze me.” Said Theseus.

”You have your field and I have mine.” Replied Charlie.

”Thanks for doing all the hard work boys.” Sneered a cocky voice. “Now if you’ll just step aside no one will get hurt.” The two friends turned around to see a medium height Felina girl with long blonde hair, green eyes, and sharp teeth. Theseus drew an ornate iron sword, and Charlie pulled out a bow and arrow.

“I think we’ll be taking the crown.” Said Theseus. “Charlie.” whispered Theseus under his breath. “Get the crown and I’ll hold her off.”

”Oh I doubt that you silly Ardoni. You’ll find I’m not someone to tangle with. I’ll give you one more chance. Move over!” Said the Felina.

”Y’know Charlie? I don’t think she can handle my skill.” Taunted Theseus. He engaged her with his sword going for an over-head block. She blocked him easily and attacked his right with the edge of her thin sword. Theseus dodged backwards and feinted to her right. She fell for the feint and would have been cut in two if not for the iron chest plate she had been wearing.

“Not bad.” She said. “But you have to do better than that to stop me.” She began a series of attacks so fast that Theseus could barely keep up. First left then right then a stab at his chest. Theseus knew he could not keep this up much longer. He jumped backwards away from the Felina and fired an aggresium song, Aggrobind, at her. She was now restrained and couldn’t move. Theseus disarmed her and activated Supporomind. Instantly the glowing red bonds around her vanished and she stood up with the same blank look the guard had had earlier.

”Come on.” Commanded Theseus. He and the Felina entered the vault.

”Theseus behind you!” Said Charlie.

”It’s all right Charlie. She’s under my control.” Replied Theseus. “Did you get the crown?”

”Right here.” said Charlie. Charlie pulled out the fake crown from his inventory and put on the pedestal where the real crown was moments ago.

”Let’s get out of here.” Said Theseus. “I’m going to bring her along for questioning.” He nodded at the Felina girl. The trio exited the vault, relocked it, and escaped through a window. “Time to go home.” Said Theseus.