Chapter 16

Say My Name (Part 3): The Hellhound who was left untouched quickly stood up from his seat and ran out of the room at high speed. He soon returned with King Hound, trailing after him. "Look at what he did to them my King," he said, pointing at the statues in the room. "I could have fought back at him but I...i...i....." He stammers. "But you don't want to end up like the others, basically, just say you are useless." King Hound finished his statement for him and returned his gaze back to the sand statues. "I can still feel their aura, he only made them half dead," he added as he place one of his hands on one. "So what are we going to do now my king?" "Go and quickly summon my Elite Warriors, we are paying Galore a visit." ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Wolf Kingdom: Galore entered his kingdom and hurried to his palace, reaching his palace, he transformed back to his human form. He heads for his room, entering his room, he met his wife, Queen Lati, inside. She was seated on his bed, arms across her chest and her face was crestfallen. "With the look on your face my darling wife I know something went wrong, so tell me what went wrong?" "King Hounds sent some of his thugs to this palace after you left for him." "Why would he send them to my Palace when he knows fully well that I have honored his invitation?" King Galore was confused. "They told me to warn you to step down from the throne or else you will see the other side of them." "Probably King Hound didn't know about this, probably they went behind his back -" he got interrupted by his wife abruptly. "They said he was the one who had sent them. King Hound wants to rule, will you stay quiet and watch this slide away Galore or you will do something? His thugs throw away the food that was prepared for you and our son. Ruthless met the mess and instead of him to do something, he ordered the cook to prepare him food." "The time is late, I will pay a visit to King Hound tomorrow," king Galore said and went to sit down beside her. "Is that all you got to say? Can't you order some warriors to beat the hell out of those thugs and warn King Hound." "You know that is not how things are done, I have to know the reason why he has sent thugs here and if he truly desires to rule, he knows the laws, he has got to fight me. My quietness these past few years made everyone think I am weak? I will use King Hound as an example should he confirmed what you just told me." "...." Whatever Queen Lati wanted to say got interrupted when they both heard someone knocking on the door. "Yes, who is it?" king Galore asked. "My king, King Hound is here with his Elite Warriors. He asked me to call you." "With his Elite Warriors? What for?" "He didn't say sire," the guard replied. "He's in the compound." "Okay, tell him I will join him soon," king Galore said and he and Queen Lati heard the retreating feet of the guard. %%%%%%%% Seeing the guard returning without Galore fuels the anger in King Hound. "Where is he?" He bellowed in anger. "He is coming my King," the guard said, no sooner had he finished his sentence, King Galore made his appearance known. "You sent your thugs to attack my wife in my absence," king Galore said as soon he was closer to the King Hound. His wife Queen Lati, was behind him with some of their wolf guards. "And you sent your son, Ruthless, to turn some of my Hounds to stone statues. If you know what is good for you, tell your stupid son to come and undo what he did," king Hound told Galore, screaming. For the first time Galore felt proud of what Ruthless has done. No one messes with his family and goes scot free. "When you see him yourself, tell him that," king Galore said with proudness. "Or just like Rex, why are you now running to me to lay your complaint when you should have run to him to tell him that." Galore mocked. "You are not worthy to wear that crown in your head Galore. You can't even rule this supernatural not to talk about your own kingdom. I challenge you right here and now for the throne," king Hound said with a smirk. This has been an opportunity he has been looking for. He's going to disgrace this weak king and become the King of the supernatural. He would no longer be seen as a king who ruled a small kingdom, tonight he will be seen as one who had defeated the great Galore. "Is it really what you want all along, to sit in my throne?" he asked King Hound in surprise, he wasn't expecting that, wasn't he the same King who was pressuring him to kill his own son, Ruthless. He could have told him he wanted the throne instead of beating around the bush, pushing him to kill his second son. "Yes, there are many who would like to sit on that throne, just count me as the wise one who was quick before the others," king Hound told him. "Or are you truly that weak as the rumors are going around?" It was his turn to mock him. "You came prepared," Galore said pointing at King Hound armor and sword, "Let me go in and prepare myself then we shall know who is the weakly here." He added and left, entering the palace building. %%%%%%%% King Galore entered the room where his swords and armor are kept. He decided to take only his sword and when he turned to leave the room, he became startled when he saw Ruthless standing in front of him, blocking his door with his body. "Going somewhere?" Galore was surprised he didn't ask that question in anger. "Yes, I am going out there to teach that four legged animal a lesson of his life," king Galore replied to him and close the space between them. He placed a shaking hand on one of Ruthless's shoulders. "I am glad of what you did to those Hounds my son for messing with my family even though you pretend as if you don't care one bit about us." He added. Removing his hand on his shoulder. "Allow me to ease that burden for you father," Ruthless said. %%%%%%%% King Galore came out of the palace building and walked up to meet King Hound who was waiting for him. The wolf guards have lightened up the palace compound with their many torch fires. Galore was holding a sword and swung it in the air before he placed it on his shoulder. "Well shall we?" King Hound strikes first, before his sword would hit Galore, Galore disappeared and reappeared behind him pointing the sharp mouth of his sword at Hound back, frozen the Hellhound King. "I will kill you now but I will not, I am giving you a second chance, so give me all your best," Galore said and dogged King Hound sword when he swung back to hit him on a surprise attack. Galore shifted back and smirked. "Is that all you've got?" He threw the sword at one of his guards who caught it expertly. King Hounds came at him again and used all his strength to hit Galore but to his utmost surprise, King Galore grabbed the sword. He tried to remove his sword from Galore's hand but failed, then Galore broke his sword with his hand and used the other hand to hold King Hound's neck, lifting up the King. The transformation began and Ruthless stood at the place where Galore once stood attracting a loud gasp at everyone that gathered. When King Hound saw it was Ruthless holding him by his neck, he ceased struggling and instead started shaking in fear. At that moment the real Galore who was watching the fight came out to meet them. "That's my son Ruthless, now you can tell him yourself." "Ru-rut-ruthless,' king Hound stutters. "Say my name." "Ruthless." "Louder." "The mighty Ruthless." "No one is permitted to threaten my father, no one except me," Ruthless said as he tightened his hold on King Hound, nearly choking him to death. "You are just lucky that I always keep to my own bargain. If not, I would have killed you right here and now." He added and released King Hound who fell to the ground with a loud thud. Kneeling down and touching one of Ruthless legs. "Thank you for sparing me, Ruthless." "I didn't say I would spare you though. If I could not spare the King of Fairies, what made you think I would spare you?" He asks and clutches down to King Hound eye level. "I am taking one of your eyes and your Elite Warriors."