Tale Of An Emperor
The Intruder
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*In the King's meeting place, a messenger suddenly appears in front of the King and his second best man. The messenger whispered information into the King's second best man's ear*
Thatus
My King!! There are news from the Huega clan about an infiltration on the east side!
King
And where were the guards we had set up there?
Thatus
According to our intel, they've been killed or injured.
King
Get my horses and men ready we need to head there right now!
King
We need to protect the Huega clan!! They owe me a Princess.
Thatus bows down in compliance.
King
Thatus I also need you to hold down my position until I return! You're the only person I trust, my good friend.
Thatus
You have my trust my King! And I am truly honored.
Fifty years ago the Huega clan fell apart. It wasn't until the late King himself took them under his wings, that they were able to become a stable country once again. Since then they've promised a Princess for the Roman Empire's future Prince.
*The Huega Clan's residence.*
In the forest close by.
Naleah
Now, where did those infiltrators go??
Naleah
Do they think we are that weak of a nation, just because we don't have a King!
Naleah
I'll look around some more, maybe I'll find them.
While you were busy looking around by the isolated trees near by, you hear rustling close by.
Naleah
(What was that noise?)
Suddenly a man dress in unfamiliar clothes appears from behind the shadows of the trees. Slowly approaching you.
Thief 1
[Chukles] What's a beautiful women like you doing out here all alone.
Naleah
And who may you be?
Naleah
Judging from your clothes, you're not from here.
Thief 1
[Grins] Smart and beautiful! How can anyone resist?
Thief 1
Today must be your lucky day in meeting me.
Naleah
Hmph, I'm not too sure about that.
Naleah
However, you do not belong here..In..fil..traters..
Thief 1
A beautiful women with an ugly tongue!
Out from behind the trees another man appears and kneels down in front of the first thief.
Thief 2
Boss, let's not get sidetracked. We need to quickly find her before they send in reinforcements.
Naleah
(Did he just say"Her"?)
The first thief glances your way, eyeing you in a lustful and thirsty way.
Thief 1
Don't worry, we have enough time to have some fun with this wench.
Naleah
I'm sorry but this is as far as you go, you filth!
Thief 1
Your dignity and your clothes, I will strip them both!!
In an instant the first theif takes out his sword and lunges toward you. Within a blank of an eye you were up in the air dodging his sword so casually.
Naleah
Ha! Is that all you got?
Naleah
I have to say this is going to be easy!
Thief 1
Shut up you wench!! I'll slice your throat!
The second theif secretly runs up behind you, however you were already aware of his move and you were able to quickly elbow him sending him to the floor.
Thief 1
How dare you!! You women of no morals!!
Naleah
[smiling] It seems I hit a soft spot there!
Without another word from the thief he charges towards you once again. This time you quickly reach behind you, taking out two long, thin and sharp needles and throwing them towards the thief. Slicing him in the arm.
Thief 1
You!!! You!!! You freakin FREAK!!!
Thief 1
You'll pay for this!!!
The second theif stood up from the ground and ran away.
Naleah
[Smiling] Ha, looks like someone coward!
Thief 1
Oh I wouldn't be too sure about that!
This time you run towards the thief, quickly and swiftly trying to rid him of his sword. You didn't realize he was quick enough to grab you by your arms after you've disarmed him. He immediately lift you up by your arms and threw you onto the hard ground. You quickly got up trying to catch your breath from the fall.
You heard the second thief calling to his boss and with him was three other men.
You couldn't help but laugh.
Naleah
How many men does it take to take a woman down huh?
Thief 1
We shall see, won't we!
Thief 1
Dragonights!! Catch this impulsive wench and bring her to me!!
Two of the new coming thief started shooting arrows your way. You try your best to dodge the arrows, but one arrow shot right through your loose outfit pinning you down.
Immediately the men threw a rope around you, securing you tight. One of the men pulled your hair back and punched you in the stomach, forcing a tiny gush of blood and spit from the corners of your mouth. You forcefully gasp for air and with the little breath that you had you taunted the infiltrators.
The boss walks up to you.
Thief 1
[Smirkingly] You are in no position to speak.
Thief 1
Instead you should be begging for your life! But before that I'll take that beautiful dignity of yours.
Thief 1
Then after that we'll see how confident you are!
The theif took out his sword and started slicing open your shirt.
[Chapter 2: The Encounter]
The Encounter
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The thief were in the middle of slicing your shirt, when they hear someone shouting in a distant.
Gavin
Naleah!! Naleah!! Princess Naleah!!
Naleah
Gavin!! I'm over here!!
Startled and afraid, the second thief slapped you in the face and covered your mouth with his hand.
Before Gavin could get to you, the thief took you to an isolated cabin deeper into the woods. The thief had you tied to a chair with your shirt wide opened, exposing your inner garments and parts of your chest.
Thief 1
Didn't I say I'll strip you of your dignity!
He then eyes your open shirt.
Thief 1
What beautiful br**st, you have there.
The thief touches your exposed chest with his sword. Slowly sliding it from one side to another. Anger suddenly rising within you.
Naleah
You think you can get away with this!!
Naleah
I'll have your head by the end of the night!
Thief 1
Oh but "Princess" there's no one here to rescue you, let alone hear you.
Thief 1
We were looking all over for you and you pretty much gave yourself to us.
Thief 1
Now if we take you, the Roman King will become wife less and powerless.
Thief 1
His Empire will surely fall!! Wouldn't you agree my dear Princess??
Naleah
We'll see about that!!
You quickly stood up and with the chair on your back, started lunging and spinning backwards towards the two thieves by the door. Hitting them and shoving them to the ground.
You then with all your strength, used the chair on your back to break open the wooden door. Running away as fast as you could from the cabin.
Thief 1
Come back here you piece of shit!!
You run and run towards the open meadow.
Naleah
Somebody!! Anybody help!!
The thieves quickly caught up to you. Grabbed you by the arm and threw you to the ground, injuring your side because of the chair that was still tied to you. Two thieves stand on each side of you, making sure you wouldn't try to run again.
Thief 1
For a Princess you have quite the martial skills, I'll give you that!!
Thief 1
But this is as far, as you will go!!
You see the boss reaching down to his pants and undoing his belt in front of you. Your heart immediately sinks a bit.
Suddenly the sound of horses galloping and armors clinging became apparent to you and the thieves, indulging fear and confusion to the thieves as two of them ran away.
Naleah
[Smirking] I would run if I were you.
You look up to see a handsome man leading a small group of soldier heading your way.
The handsome man stops in front of the infiltrators and eyes the boss and points his sword towards the boss.
Keyan
Lay down your weapon and release the girl!!
The thief did not flinch one bit.
Thief 1
Someone as precious as her, we will never give her to you!!
Thief 1
She will be the cause of the Roman Empire's downfall!!
Thief 1
Not only that she's worth so much money!! How can I give her to you so easily, you filthy Romans!!
The handsome man was calm and confident in his interrogation.
Keyan
And what is so important about this woman that you've infiltrated our land?
Thief 1
Oh... Wouldn't you like to know!
Thief 1
She is the key to the downfall of your King!!!
For some reason you felt the handsome man eyeing you because of what the thief had said.
Keyan
Is that a threat, I should be afraid of?
Thief 1
Tell me where is your King!?
Thief 1
You've never seen the face of your emperor and yet you dare challenge me!!! You lowly Romans!!
Thief 1
How stupid can you be!!
Keyan
The face of my King has nothing to do with the likes of you.
Keyan
Tell me who is paying you to do this?
Keyan
Because all you ever will be is a pawn in someone else's game.
Thief 1
That is none of your concern!! However I will send the King a gift using your dead body!!!
Though the thieves were outnumbered, yet they tried to fight the strong Roman soldiers. Within minutes there laid two dead bodies.
You continue to lay on the ground unable to move. The handsome soldier walks towards you, kneels down in front of you and unties you from the chair, he then clothed you with his cloak to cover your exposed chest and inner garments. With one finger on your chin, he lifted your head up.
Keyan
Who are you, and why were they after you?
His voice was so gentle and angelic.
Naleah
Thank you, for saving me.
Naleah
My name is Naleah, and that is all I am allowed to tell you.
Keyan
What do they mean, you are the key to the Roman Empire's downfall?
Naleah
That I cannot say as well. I can only tell the King himself.
Keyan
You dare hide secrets from us!
Keyan
In case you didn't know, we Romans have been protecting this land.
Naleah
I'm sorry but it is for my protection and the protection of someone else.
Naleah
I cannot say anymore than that.
Keyan
And who may this someone be?
Keyan
Very well then, you leave me no choice!
Keyan
Soldiers we are taking her with us to Rome!
Two of his soldiers came to your aid, though you tried to fight it they held you tightly.
Naleah
You can't do this to me! People will know I'm gone!!
Keyan
Then they will know where to find you.
His voice was low and affirmative. It held some sort of power you couldn't quite comprehend.
Naleah
You'll regret this, I swear! I'll tell your King, you'll surely get punish!!
Keyan
[Mockingly laughing] Well I hope it'll be a grand punishment then, my lady.
The handsome man looks at his men's and they immediately understood his request.
Keyan
Soldiers put her with me on my horse! She'll have less of a chance to scheme.
Keyan
Also inform the clan leader that the infiltrators has been dealt with. However do not tell them about this women until further investigation.
Lead Soldier
Yes, General!!
Naleah
Let me go! You are nothing more than a General. I'll tell your King about this!
Keyan
General or not, you are in pain. So stop struggling, it'll hurt less if you stay still.
The tone in his voice was like a command you couldn't fight. You felt a bit of flutter rise within you.
Naleah
(Why would the General be concern?)
The General hopped onto the horse, he then ushered his soldier to help you up. You sat right in front of him, his chest a little too close to your back.
He suddenly reached both his arms around you, holding onto the horses rein, startling you just a bit, and you let out a sigh of relief. You didn't realize how small the General made you feel.
The ride to Rome was going to be pretty lengthy and you had to tolerate the pain banging at your side. You pressed your hands agaisnt your ribs trying to ease the pain from radiating.
You couldn't help but fall asleep in the strong arms of the General after such an exhausting encounter.
[Chapter 3: The Mighty General]
The Mighty General
You couldn't believe that you were leaving the Huega province with the Roman General. Unable to explain yourself because of certain rules and regulations. You had no choice but to tag along.
Naleah
(At least, I will be safe in Rome.)
The horses and soldiers seemed to have halted in front of the entrance to Rome, finally. It seems, the cloak that the General gave you, was still intact, surprisingly.
Naleah
Couldn't have been faster.
The General jumps off the horse and you immediately follow after, showing him you are capable of taking care of yourself.
As soon as you hit the ground, you lost your balance and fell. Your cloak instantly falls off, exposing your under garment in front of the General and you felt a rush of heat rising to your cheeks. You could see from the corner of your eyes a hint of pink on the General's cheeks as well.
Keyan
(How can she be so careless.)
Pain suddenly surging from all over your body, especially the side where the chair injured you. You immediately press onto your side and slightly wince in pain, trying not to show your vulnerability.
The General reaches his hand out, you take it and he easily pulls you to your feet. You look away slightly embarrassed. He then picked up the cloak and hands it to you.
Keyan
Soldiers, take her to the infirmary.
Lead Soldier
Yes, General!
Naleah
No! I demand to see the King immediately!
Keyan
I can guarentee you that, the King does not want to see you at the moment.
Keyan
Especially not with the condition that you're in.
Naleah
I'm sorry, but do you speak for the King?
The General shoots you a cold stare.
Keyan
Soldiers infirmary now. I will assist her after she's been taken care of.
Lead Soldier
Yes, General!
Naleah
Fine, you're lucky I'm in pain.
The soldier politely ushered you to the right way. You didn't want to cause anymore scene, so you decided to just follow him.
The soldier brought you to the infirmary and left. The Physician who examined you said, you were lucky the chair didn't break a bone. He gave you some kind of liquid pain reliever and topical ointments for your bruises.
Royal Physician
Any later and you would had severe blood clots. Which could have led to more serious issue. The swelling should go down after your first liquid dosage and the ointment should clear up the bruises after a few days.
Naleah
Wow, I just knew I was in pain.
Naleah
Didn't know the severity of it though.
Naleah
Thank you so much, kind Physician.
Royal Physician
Well it's been my job to look after the people of this country for many years.
You gave the kind Physician a smile.
Royal Physician
You'll need a hot bath to loosen the blood flow on your side.
Royal Physician
I'll have one of our maid take you to our bath house.
Naleah
A bath sounds nice!
Royal Physician
If any new symptoms occurs, do not hesitate to come see me again.
Naleah
[Smiling] Will do royal Physician and thank you for your help.
A young maid walks in and stands by the door waiting for you. She smiles and slightly bows in respect.
You follow behind and within minutes you were in front of the bath house. The maid was saying some things but you were a little too deep in thought to listen.
Ma
Okay do you have any question, Miss?
Naleah
Oh what is your name?
Ma looks at you a little confuse.
Ma
[Smiling] My name is Ma.
Naleah
Ma, thank you for your help today.
Ma
It has been my pleasure, Miss.
Ma hands you a set of clothes and watch you enter the bath house. You see two different entrance and totally forgot which door Ma told you to go through.
You walk out of the bath house to find Ma already gone.
Naleah
Did she say left or right??
Naleah
Hmmm, okay, left it is!
You walk through the door and was surprise to see a beautiful hand made bath house. Everything was already prep ahead of time, towels in its place, water already warmed up. As if they knew you were coming.
Naleah
Wow!! This is beautiful!
Naleah
Seems like I'm the only one!!
Steam filled the area making it slightly hard to see. You begin to undress yourself, wrapping yourself in the towel provided. You walk towards the water and unveil yourself, leaving you bare.
You enter the water, soaking yourself in, leaving only your head and shoulders visible.
Naleah
[Smiling] Aghh... this is nice.
You sat in the water alone for about 15 minutes contemplating about everything, that just happened. It didn't take long before you hear people start to rummage outside the bath house door.
Naleah
Well, no more alone time for me.
You listen to the conversation outside the bath house and thought the sound of the women's voice in Rome was slightly different.
You listen a little closer and hear a man talking.
Unknown
Sir your bath is ready. You may go in first.
Your eyes lite up in surprise and confusion.
Naleah
(Whaaat!! That, that that's a man's voice, not a women!!)
Naleah
(Are they coming in here?)
Unknown 1
Very, well then. Thank you.
You look over towards the door and see a silhouette of a man approaching the open bath. The steam made it hard for you to see who it actually was, so you slowly back away to the farthest part of the water.
With eyes wide open, you immediately duck deeper down into the water, leaving only your nose and eyes above the water. Seeing that it was the General. You quickly turned around to avoid seeing his bare body and to save yourself from embarrassment. Your heart pounding nervously and drastically from inside your chest.
Naleah
(Why do I feel like a criminal right now!)
Naleah
(Why is this happening to me!?? I swear the gods are against meeegh!!)
Naleah
(And of all the people why the General!!?)
You listen carefully to the sound of the Generals footsteps as he enters the water.
Naleah
(I don't think he'll notice me with all this steam.)
You continue to listen carefully, to every movement of the water, making sure he wasn't coming your way. Suddenly waves of water started forming from his movements. As you were breathing you accidentally inhale the water which flowed straight into your nostrils, catching you off guard.
You immediately got up coughing, hysterically
Naleah
Cough, cough, cough!!
Suddenly a hand grabs you by the wrist and pulls you out of the water.
Naleah
Ahhh put me down!! You're hurting me!!! And close your eyes!!
Keyan
What in the world are you doing in here!!!?
The General releases you and he quickly turns around, you duck back into the water, covering your chest with your arms. You noticed the General's checks redden at the sight of your bare body and you can't help but blush at the sight of the General's gorgeous body as well.
Naleah
I was told to come take a bath! What are YOU doing in here!?
Keyan
Ladies bath is on the other side!
Naleah
(Maybe if I paid attention to what Ma was saying earlier, this wouldn't have happened.)
Naleah
How am I going to face the King now!!
Keyan
I don't think this has anything to do with the King.
Naleah
Well, maybe not for you!
Naleah
(This is such an embarrassment.)
Naleah
Clo...close your eyes. I'm gonna grab a towel and head to the other side.
Keyan
Very well, please go.
As fast as you can, you try for the door. However, before you could even reach for a towel, you hear more men entering on the other side of the door.
You instinctively and quietly sprint back into the water, making a huge splash.
Keyan
What?? Why are you back in here!!??
Naleah
Your, your men...they're coming in.
As fast as you could, before the General could see you. You hid behind him. His huge frame was the only perfect hiding spot.
Naleah
Please help me! I don't want to be seen by anymore men!!
Naleah
Please, please please!!
Regardless of his answer, you continue to hide anyways.
Keyan
You owe me big time, you hear!!
Naleah
Shhhh, be quiet you look like you're talking to yourself.
The Generals men begin to enter, one by one. Closing in, into the water. You try to read the General steps, as he slowly and awkwardly backs away farther into the bathhouse.
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