"His Brother" | Guiscard, Baldwin

Written by Yankee Samarai

Guiscard lays against the jail wall. His chains bruise his wrists.
So thirsty...
He reminisces over his dream. There are still some things that don't make sense, however literal they appeared to be Elyon…I'm not afraid to, but, I'm not ready to die yet. Bring me back to them please, let me fight longer. Grace Donindor with assistance. Give those who still doubt you proof of your faithfulness. And if...if Jade has passed into your realm, I thank you. She was young, just didn't understand. Keep your hand over Kashi, she is not a full believer yet. But she-
The cell squeaks open.
He does not look up. He knows too well the presence. In his mind he is back in his childhood, entering the gates of Ortoi Garder, the Order's Keep in Vachelous. He sees his sickly mother, wrapped in cloths, saying good-bye. He strode forward with his little brother under his arm, swearing protection.
He looks up. His brother now looks down upon him