Part 1 "A coward is at least no fool."Eugene said to his companion. It was a cold dark night.Eugene Bolt and Garth Bains were doing the usual round of the city as was their duty.Both of them belonged to the king's 'Night Watch.' Although having served the king together for ten years,the both men couldn't be more different. Eugene was a fat man with short legs and heavily built with a face like that of a child which helped him hide his slyness and cunning from people. Whereas Garth was a thin man,slightly built with a lean face. He always looked as if he was in pain and that made people sympathetic towards him. "Are you trying to say that a brave man is a fool?"Garth asked. "Not all but most of them." "Are you a brave man,Eugene?" "All I can say is that I am no fool."Eugene replied. ***** "Rufus Thorne is loyal to the bone. He will never betray his king."Darcy Searock opined. "Every man has his price. One has to just pay him right."Arryn Love knew it from experience. "I want Lucas Marcell dead."Morello Marcell declared. "I don't care how you do it but do it you must. It's about time.!"
Pooja ! How are you ? The name Darcy got me interested ! Who doesn’t love Mr. Darcy from pride and prejudice !
Hii I am good..and you? Mr.Darcy from Pride and Prejudice never came to my mind when I wrote it. But now that you mentioned him I am thinking whether Darcy Searock can be portrayed differently.
Part 2 "War is the most effective way of preserving peace."King Lucas said to the members of his council. Ser Caleb Stone kept quiet. Ser Floyd Frye had a fit of coughing. Morello Marcell went into a deep thought. Barry Marcell had a smile upon his face. No one dared to object but Rufus Thorne. "Innocent people will die."He said. "Some people will have to die so that you and I can remain alive." "As you say my lord. You are the king." "A mad king!"Morello thought. ***** "My brother Lucas is thinking about waging a war with Azaleria."Barry Marcell said to his friend Eugene Bolt. "So we are going to war.! Nice!" "Do you think It's a wise idea?"Barry asked. "As they say the king knows the best."Eugene smirked. ***** "What are you thinking?" Rufus Thorne brought Morello back from his reverie. Morello looked around him. Everyone had left but Rufus. "Ah! The loyal dog is still here."Morello smiled a sweet smile. Something about that smile made Rufus feel uneasy. "What are you thinking?"He asked again. "Nothing that you should worry about."Morello replied and left. "Why is that that I cannot trust him?"Rufus thought. ***** Morello was passing through the city ahorse. "So Red Heart is going to war against Azaleria. It is my chance to get rid of Lucas."Morello thought. "I must see Darcy and Arryn at once."
Hi Pooja! Intriguing start, interesting narration and impressive language. Looks like a historic fiction. Waiting for the next updates. And, I, too, am reminded of the celebrated Mr.Darcy from Pride and Prejudice!
Part 3 "You are a beautiful girl!"Darcy Searock caressed Heather's cheeks. "My Lord, you are so kind!"Heather said coyly. "I kill with kindness."Darcy smiled and left Heather's chamber. ***** "Where have you been,Darcy?"Arryn Love asked. "Under the skirts..!"Darcy grinned. "This habit of yours is going to land you in a trouble one day." "Maybe! But till then I intend to enjoy myself fully. In fact you should try it yourself Arryn." "I don't need love in my life."Arryn said. "Perhaps not love but what about lust?"Darcy teased. Arryn Love didn't answer. ***** "What brings you here, Amos?"King Norman asked. Amos Appleby was an old man who had been serving Azaleria for thirty years. He was loyal to his king but lacked the ambition which resulted in his being a mere low-level courtier. It was his job to bring the news of Azaleria to the king's ears. "My Lord! Our whisperers have heard that Lucas Marcell has been preparing for a war against Azaleria." "Is there any truth in it, Amos?" "The information has come from a very reliable source My Lord!" "If what you have said is true, you will be rewarded." "Thank you, My Lord."Amos left. ***** Morello Marcell, Arryn Love and Darcy Searock were having wine. "Time is ripe."Morello said. "My Lord, you are right."Arryn agreed. Darcy too nodded his head. "We will plan the slaying tomorrow."Morello said leaving. "You are in a deep thought,Darcy."Arryn said. "Regiside is not something one takes lightly." "Got cold feet?" "Not at all."Darcy replied and left. Once in his chambers, Darcy Searock started thinking. "Yes! The time is ripe."He told himself.