The Red Pike

Nerva’s Story Part Nine

By Red Dragon

After about half an hour of flying, they spotted Tyrana’s castle. It looked like it was a repaired old castle, which would explain why it was so advanced already. It’s five towers spiraling up into the sky, a heavy turret sat upon each. This was not going to be easy. Once they approached the castle, each wyvern let out a roar at the same time, then suddenly stopped. Then another roar, then stopped. A sort of war cry. “Tyrana, this is your last chance. Surrender, or these wyverns will topple this castle on top of you.”, Nerva said. No answer. “So be it.” The wyverns charged the castle, each one letting out a breath weapon. The castle returned fire, killing multiple wyverns. The wyverns blasted a hole in the side of the castle. They dropped off Christopher, Nerva, and their pets. Tyrana’s approached them, flanked by Helgraf, and two guards. “NERVA!”, Tyrana’s voice boomed. She drew her blade, as well as the guards, Helgraf, Nerva, and Christopher. “Your reign is over, Tyrana. You’re finished.” “I don’t think so. Do you see this around you? Your wyverns are dropping like flies.” “They’re not the only army.” “What do you mean?” “MY Army has taken very few casualties. Helgraf, you know I am rightfully still lord of this army.” “Sir, please lower your blade.”, Helgraf said. “You know I’m right.” “Sir, please.” “Helgraf.” Helgraf thought for a moment. Then he drew his pistol and aimed it at Tyrana. “I expected more, Helgraf.”, Tyrana said. She whipped around and stabbed Helgraf. “No!l”, Nerva yelled. A roar came from outside. He could tell it was the King Wyvern. The war chant began again, and then the unmistakable roar of Goliath sounded.