The Fated Swords (Mystics of V'nairia #1) by J.C.Ritchie

said.
    “I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Heiro said.
    Zander sat and thought about it a moment, and as much as he didn’t like Ryder or trust him; they could use his battle experience. “No its fine, Ryder can help us but only until we get to the waterfall.” Zander said.
    “I am in agreement with those cond itions.” Ryder said as he walked out the door to wait outside.
    Thesia grabbed Zander’s hand, “Zander I want to thank you again for helping us.” She said.
    “I would do anything to protect V’nairia you can count on us.” He said.
    “Pretty confident aren ’t you?” Ashe asked.
    Zander gave her a dirty look; he didn’t like her or her attitude. “We shall see you at the hideout.” The Baroness said as the three of them left the room and walked out of the inn.                                         
       “Are we ready to depart?” Ryder asked.
    “Yes and the sooner we get there the better.” Heiro said angrily walking past him. They began to walk down the street out of the city entrance, and after walking a few miles they had finally made their way to the waterfall to the north. They luckily hadn’t seen any sign of militia soldiers.
    “How much fa rther is the waterfall Ryder?” Zander asked.
    “It is just up ahead.” Ryder said. “ Zander do you honestly think we can trust this organization?” Heiro asked quietly.
    “I don’t believe she would deceive us.” Zander said.
    They had finally come to the waterfall. Zander could see the cave underneath the water.
    “We are here.” Ryder said.
    Zander s uddenly felt uneasy, there was something off. He felt a chill down his spine, there was an overwhelming weight on his chest. A figure appeared before them, Zander saw who it was and wasn’t surprised he had felt his presence; it was Vallus.
    “Hello brother.” He said
    . “Vallus.” Zander said under his breath.

 
     
     
     
    Chapter X
    Bonds
     
    Vallus had finally shown his face. Zander hadn’t seen him since he fled the city after the fight with his father.
    “ Well isn’t this a wonderful reunion.” Vallus said.
    “ What do you want Vallus?” Zander asked.
    “ Can I not come and see my friends?” He asked.
    “ That depends are you going to come back with us?” Zander asked him, he knew Vallus was only toying with them but maybe he could convince him to return.
    “ Now why would it be in my best interest to do that? So I can go back and be executed by my father and you can all go about your precious little lives while the government still controls everything?” Vallus asked.
    Z ander could hear the hate in his voice, he was very bitter towards his father. “We can stop the revolution together and bring peace back to V’nairia.” Zander explained.
    Vallus began to laugh hysterically, “I don’t just want to abolish the government, I want to obliterate every living thing in this world and watch as it is reborn under my rule.” He said. He had sounded crazy, to destroy the entire world? Zander had never heard him speak of this before.
    “Vallus please come back.” Kerra spoke up; she was still in a state of shock after seeing him.
    Vallus turned to her and smiled, “Kerra Im afraid I can’t do that but you can come with me if you wish.” He said.
    It was like a knife had pierced Zander’s heart. “Come with you?” She asked. She seemed different, almost as if she had been under mind control or something.
    “Come with me and together we can make this world pure again.” Vallus said.
    She began to walk towards him; she had looked lifeless almost like a puppet. “I’ll come with you.” She said.
    “ Zander do something!” Heiro shouted.
    Zander grabbed her by the shoulders and began to shake her, “Kerra wake up, it’s Zander don’t go with him.” He said.
    She continued to push forward, “I’ll come with you.” She repeated.
    Zander didn’t know what to do, he was going to lose her; he couldn’t