Chapter 30 Pirates (b)

My left hand grabbed onto the handle of my sword. "Gentlemen!" I shouted without turning around. I heard them all stand up without fear. "Stand ready! Don't be afraid! Show them the warriors of Western Wind!" As I declared preparations for my men, I heard them pull out their swords. I turned to my mother. "Mother?" She looked back at me, now showing a hint of her on her face. "You made a deal with me. Once your purpose has been served, do what we agreed upon," I reminded. She held onto my arm, "I will, my son." "Guards," I called out to the group of guards standing beside Mother and her ladies. They rushed towards me, bowing. "Her Majesty will have a special purpose in this battle. Once she's done her purpose, you must take her and her ladies to their room as soon as possible." I continued, "Once we've clashed with the pirates, put them all in the evacuation shoots with at least three guards with