A Prince from the Other Side
Chapter 2: Ashes of War
"At the Umbraxis Fortress – scorched stone walls, distant roars of training beasts."
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
(slicing through a flame dummy) Again.
Soldier
(whispers) That’s the third target he’s burned through…
Zernyx Ashborne (Ml Older Brother)
(arms crossed, watching from shadows) Still furious?
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
I’m focused
Zernyx Ashborne (Ml Older Brother)
Same thing with you.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
Father’s peace order is a mistake.
Zernyx Ashborne (Ml Older Brother)
We don’t question the king. We follow. Or we fall.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
The Aurelthanes— They tried to erase our bloodline once.
Zernyx Ashborne (Ml Older Brother)
They’ll try again if we show weakness.
"War Room – Valestor, the King of Umbraxis, sits upon a blackened throne"
Valestor Ashborne (Ml Father)
Devon.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
Father.
Valestor Ashborne (Ml Father)
You will attend the peace talks. The second prince of Solara will be present.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
Jayden Aurelthane. A scholar. Not a soldier.
Valestor Ashborne (Ml Father)
Underestimate no one. Especially a prince.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
Why me? Why not Karzeth?
Karzeth Ashborne (Ml Middle Brother)
(waltzing in dramatically) Because I’d start a war with a smile, brother. And that’s not what Father wants… this week.😉
Valestor Ashborne (Ml Father)
Enough.
Yvelrion Ashborne (Ml Mother)
(calmly from her place near the brazier) Devon, keep your flame steady. Ashborne burns—but it must not be consumed.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
Understood, Mother.
"Devon alone in the courtyard at dusk, sparring with his spirit-beast—an wolf."
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
Jayden Aurelthane… Let’s see what the light looks like up close.
The wolf growls in response, glowing red.
Devon Ashborne (Ml)
💭 If this peace is a trap… I’ll be ready to burn it down.
Author
Hey guys! Did you enjoy the story? 😊 I’m not sure if you guys liked it, but I really hope you did! 🥺
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"Imagine this Wolf is glowing red"
2025-07-04
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