Bray Hyrian by Kivi B. (good books for high schoolers txt) 📖

other tents were to be seen and all of the Ysoldian soldiers have already moved themselves into formations. I stared ahead and saw Nex Buothor standing at the high tier rank, facing his battallions. Jeik, Xodin, Zhoe and Bhes were standing next to him.

The mouth of the Head Captain moved, followed by some gestures with his hand, before he saluted the entire battallion. All squads and sections swiftly followed the salute, before standing back at ease. The army was ready to move out.

 

Chapter Seven

 

My capsule rocked to all sides as the wagon was set into motion. A large, muscular mammal with two long, spiral horns was respnsible for my transportation on wheels.. I believe they were called Senros. A last glance back made me realize, that Camp Dubach was an enormous establishment.

As the Ysoldian battalion relocated, I felt a jolt through my mind and I suddenly received fragments of my memories back. A part of the map layout of our continent. We were first moving north-east, away from Camp Dubach, and then we'd naturally head east, towards Ysoldia.

 

The plains between the borders were tranquil and the sun made the landscapes appear more beautiful than I recalled. Why would those memories return back now? Were they triggered by the scenery? My back leaned against the energy field of my containment cell and I pondered upon my future judgment by their higher-ups. My hands were still bound by their Anima constriction cuffs.

It took us an entire day to cross Ysoldian borders. A lot of time is considered to move masses of people in lined up formations. Their scout teams had to clear out any threat that may have posed to the main forces, and the officers had several short meetings, which slowed us all down.

Nightfall came and the Ysoldian battalion set up another provisional encampment. An entire section was guarding my cell, which made me even more nervous. No clouds were seen in the sky.

An uneventful evening passed by. Only the stars and the crescent moon were accompanying me without contempt. Every now and then, soldiers would pass in some bread and water to keep me from starving. I started thinking about my fate, which awaited me in the next few days. Closing my eyes, I let my fatigue take over me.

"Bray."

My eyes opened and my gaze shot to Zhoeskar who was now standing alone in front of my cell. How was I able to hear her? Her hands were glowing with Anima briefly, so she must've manipulated the cell in order for us to have a conversation. She wasn't smiling, as she usually did.

"...Zhoe", I said quietly, just staring in her direction.

"Look, whoever you are, or whatever will happen ... I want you to know that I'm grateful, for still being alive due to your actions."
"That wasn't me back then."
"What do you mean?"

I sighed after the entire memory slipped by my eyes once again.
"I wasn't myself. I was ~ some kind of monster, who only had one goal in my mind. Defeatin' that witch."

The Second Lieutenant tilted her head and raised a brow. She took a few steps towards the carriage and leaned her arms onto the large wheels, crossing her legs. Her eyes darted into mine.

"That Anima control was something else. I've never seen it before. I really hope you aren't someone on our Black List. I'd hate to see you die in front of me."

'Die'. That word stung in my heart and guts. I let out a soft sigh.

"Yeah. I guess it ain't that easy to just get away with amnesia, huh?", I said and attempted to smirk at her, which only resulted in a brief twitch in my cheeks.

"Jeiky, Bhes and I are all behind ya', Bray. You fought with us against the enemy. We escaped because of you. We will try our best to speak for your innocence."

"Jeik, Bheskar and you, huh."
"Yeah~ Well Xodin never really speaks for himself, so ... We won't count him."

Finally, a smile spreaded on her features and it filled me with warmth, even bringing myself to return it.

"And besides, I still need to go on a date with ya' "

She winked at me and giggled in her usual joyful manner. I blushed heavily and turned my face away, clearing my throat.
Zhoe pushed herself away from the wagon and gave me one last sweet grin. With a wave of her hand, she wished me a good night before wandering off.

Following her with my gaze for quite a while, I felt the warm feeling subside relatively quickly. I fell asleep once more.

 

I was harshly woken up, as the carriage began moving. The sun had already risen in the distance, where grassy hills absorbed its orange-golden glimmer. Sections and squads have already formed up on a flat field, saluting their Head Captain, Nex Buothor. All that remained was a near-day journey directly headed towards Ysoldia.

The pathway followed parallel to the river for a while, until we crossed the plains on a dirt road. Furtile and wide agricultural fields started emerging in the distance, along with mills and other farming buildings. Even small outlines of villages were seen on our journey.

And finally, faintly in the vastness, I peered upon the majestic, massive Ysoldian city walls. My heart skipped a beat, due to its overwhelming size.

My throat let a strong gulp pass downwards as we moved closer and closer to the city gates. My fate was only a few moments away from being sealed.

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