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"Yes, my Lord, of course," Aletayr said and launched into his account. He covered the day, starting with a hard, emotionless voice until he reached the point of Keran's death. Then tears filled his eyes. Before he spoke more than a few words of the tragedy, he lost his composure and lowered his head to his hands. His body heaved with sobs.
"He was trying to say that I killed him," Xaran said, speaking for the first time. Self-loathing clouded his voice. "Two years ago, he was one of my best friends. Today… Today I went and bloody killed him! I killed him…"
He finished in a whisper, and his tear-filled eyes stared into nothing. Seconds later, he position mimicked Aletayr's and he too began to weep. The king waited a few moments, but his patience wore thin and he said, "You will finish, Aletayr, unless you want me to assume this is all you have to say. I can send for the executioner with little remorse. This man deserves death and worse!"
Aletayr wiped his face across his sleeve, and took only a few seconds to conquer his grief, though tear stains ran down his cheeks. "I'm sorry, my Lord. I didn't realize how hard the telling would hit me."
He took a deep breath before continuing. "After he killed--" he swallowed. "After he killed Keran, Keryz fought with him, but Xaran was too powerful, and I tackled him just before he killed Keryz. I managed to beat him by pure desperation and luck, and when I was about to kill him, I recognized Xaran for who he had been: a friend from the Academy, one who had been killed by the Headmaster.

24-Jul-2010 01:48:11 - Last edited on 25-Jul-2010 07:43:44 by Chuk

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"I hesitated, and Xaran stabbed me. Apparently (my memory goes dim here), I called his name, and that broke him free from Zamorak and he came back as if from a trance or something. He healed me completely and then helped us defeat the enemy. He used his knowledge of the demons and magic to turn the demons on each other. Without him, sire, with city would've fallen, and if he hadn't led the attack you know someone else would've. It's not his fault he was put in the terrible position, and as you can see, he regrets it more than you or I could ever imagine. In light of his repentance, I hold him blameless in the attack."
"Well you've given me quite the mess to deal with, Captain. General Strind shares your conviction?"
"He does, Sire. However, he believed that it should be up to Xaran to show his remorse, and that's why he's not here."
"Well I suppose I understand that. But we can't tell Falador this, you know. They will blame Xaran, as I am still tempted to do. He would be a very convenient figure to execute publicly. However, I will trust General Strind's word. But this begs a question." He turned to Xaran. "What are we to do with you now?"
"If I may, my Lord, I would prefer to simply be forgotten. Though I've repented, I feel I need time to readjust. I don't know if I could join society again, even if you'd allow it, not with this guilt on my mind. Leave Aletayr his glory, and if I ever feel recovered enough to be an asset against Zamorak, you'd have my word that I'll return."
Before the king even opened his mouth, Aletayr blurted, "But Xaran! We need your magic, your knowledge. You could change the tide of any battle you were sent to!"
"No, Aletayr, I couldn't. I don't yet trust myself to handle magic again. Am I strong enough, now, to resist what I couldn't two years ago? If I am captured, could I stand against the brainwashing? Until I am sure of that, I won't risk a return to Zamorak. If I come to terms with myself, I will return, if my Lord permits."

24-Jul-2010 01:48:43

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After a short pause, the king spoke. "You know, I think that may be best, Xaran. However, to ensure your loyalty, I will send some guards with you. They will not bother you, unless you are lying through your teeth and try to make a return to Zamorak, in which case they will kill you."
"Of course, my Lord. When may I leave?"
"I can have the guards ready within a few hours. You wish to be gone before the celebratory feast that will be starting this evening?"
"Yes, Sire. And as I said before, treat Aletayr as the hero you thought he was. Without his belief and forgiveness, I would not have been able to do what I did. He deserves as much honor as you would give him."
"That I can do. The people need their heroes. Go take some rest, and then come to the South Gate an hour before the feast starts. Your escort will meet you there."
~ ~ End ~ ~
~ Chapter 22 ~

24-Jul-2010 01:49:02

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I have returned to read the conclusion to Chapter 22. :)
I'm very happy that you are pursuing this once more, and as always avidly await more from the tales of Aletyr. (Did I spell that right?)
Typo: Somewhere a sentence starts with 'I' instead of 'It.' Sorry I can't be more specific. I'd happily typo-spot if you'd like. :)

26-Jul-2010 18:58:42

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ichuk, since i started reading i have wondered about the pronunciation of aletayr, is it like on the video game assassins creed (all-tai-ear) or something like that,or is it more like (ali-tai-ear)? or something completely different all together?

28-Jul-2010 09:28:20 - Last edited on 28-Jul-2010 09:30:19 by Graydon

Chuk

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I'm awful with pronunciation guides, but I'll do my best.
It's not the same pronunciation as Altair.
The 'al' has the same sound as it does in Altair. The 'e' has the sound of the initial 'e' in etcetera. The ending 'tayr' is like 'tare' or 'tear' (a rip, not a drop of water).
So an the alternate spelling Alatare would be very similar in pronunciation. Does that help?

29-Jul-2010 20:51:53

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