( It has been a couple of years since Luke began his new life in the kingdom of Abidon. Luke was told the name of the kingdom while he, Isha, and Alisha were being refitted for new armor. Luke had continued his training under Heather. With Ayla soon joining them, so that she could retain her sword skills. Luke, Alisha, and Isha have gotten older and become far more experienced with a sword)

( Alya/former queen now royal knight)

( Isha, new armor/shield)

( Alisha's new armor/shield)

( Luke's new armor and shield)

" ( Walks through the castle halls with Luke and Alesha on both sides of her). So, what do you guys think the king and queen want to talk to us about?" Asked Isha. " Who knows, all I know is that there was going to be a mission for us today so maybe that's it." Said  Alesha. " Whatever the reason, let's just wait and see. I heard that Lady Ayla had formed a team with Heather and  Jen. Those three have become a major force in the army. However, they haven't come by to visit us. So I wonder what's going on." Said Luke as they made their way to the throne room.

" ( Looks to her left to see Luke, Alesha and Isha enter the throne room). Glad you guys can make it. We've got a mission for you guys. A group of bandits have been rading a village just south of here. The queen wants you three to handle it. There should only be a total of seventeen bandits there." Said Ayla. " But you will be joined by Palina, Liana, three other squires, two knights, and a soon-to-be knight. The squires are Oliver, Mark, and Hason. The young knight is Mavin, while the senior knights are Kateline and Derick. As is rank, Palina and  Liana will lead the team. do whatever you can to stop these bandits before they hurt anyone in the nearby villages." Said Olina.

" We'll get it done Mother, you can count on us." Said Liana as she and Palina led their large group out of the throne room. " ( Watches the large group leave. Then looks at Olina). You're testing your daughters, aren't you? Seventeen bandits. There are twenty bandits out there, some of them failed squires. So why exactly did you lie to them?" Asked Ayla. " Liana has grown overconfident in her skills. She lacks the requirements needed to become queen. Palina on the other hand, has what it takes to be a queen. But she lacks the experience needed to lead. I was hoping that this would be a rude wake-up call to them both." Said Olina. "That's why we sent Mavin, and her fellow young knights with them. Those three are at the top of their class. They will be knighted once they return from this quest." Said Brandon.

" What about the squires,  the three you sent with my students? Why were they picked?" Asked  Heather. " Oliver and Hason need a good kick in the face. The two of them have been troubling students ever since we first started. We've tried to get them to understand the importance of teamwork. But they just will not listen. This quest will give them a dangerous wake-up call. Those two are even orphans. That and  Hason tried to make a sword with unstable magic We've tried to tell them that swords and magic aren't ready to meld yet. Thoe to never listend. As for Mark, he's a good kid. He just needs some encouragement. Thats why I've ordered Mavin to form a team with him in her group." I that they can handle it." Said Jen.

( Kateline)

( Mavin)

( Derick)

( Oliver)

(Mark)

( Hason)

( Thirty hours later, with Luke)

" ( Crouch walks behind a bush and then spots twenty bandits harassing the citizens of a medium-sized village). Looks like there were more than what Our scouts were able to identify." Said  Kateline. " So what, that just leaves more lives for us to save and more criminals to slay." Said  Oliver. " I'll be able to test out the full version of my sword." Said Hason. " No, we will not endanger the civilians that live in this village. We'll draw some of the bandits out of the village then deal with them outside." Said Derick. " Sweet, Me and Hason can do that. We'll draw them away while  you guys handle the rest." Said Oliver. "  No, I and Derick will go with you. Someone will need to keep an eye on you two." Said Liana. 

" Isha, Alesha, and Princess Palina will go with me. We'll go around and save anyone still trapped in their homes." Said  Katelin. "I guess that just leaves Luke and Mark with me. That suits me just fine. ( Looks at Derick). On your go Derick and try not to die ok." Said Mavin. " Don't worry, I'll be fine." Said Derick as he and his group quickly left to get into positions. " ( Notices a green-skinned arm being shoved into a house). Um,  lady Palina. Do most humans have green skin?" Asked Luke. " No, the only thing that has green skin is an. ( Thinks for a few seconds and then gasps). Where did you see it, Quickly now?" Said Palina. " The house to the far left. I saw a green-skinned arm get shoved into the house by two bandits. Why, what's wrong?" said Luke. " Luke, that was on orc. Some of their kind live in villages like these with us and other races. Thats not good if these bandits are harassing them. We'll need to change up the plan." Said Mavin as they heard an explosion and then saw four bandits run in that direction.

" What is  Liana doing, we're supposed to be saving lives not endangering them. ( Sighs and then looks at her group). Come on team, let's go save who we can." Said Palina as she and her team quickly ran in to fight off the bandits and save who they could. " Ok then gang, let's get in there." Said Mavin as her group began to battle the bandits.

( As the battle in the village continued. It lasted for a couple of hours. That was until Hason and  Oliver had the bright idea to unleash the magic within Hason's sword. Luke went to rescue the orc that was being harassed by the bandits)

" You ready Hason, these bandits won't know what hit them." Said Oliver as Hason smiled. "Just about done, I can't wait to show off my finished work." Said Hason. " ( Looks over toward  Hason and Oliver. Then notices Hason's sword begin to glow).  WHAT ARE YOU MORANS DOING? THERE ARES TILL PEOPLE INSIDE THE VILLAGE!" Yelled Derick. " Have you even tested it yet Hason, I thought we made it clear that you were to stop your production of those swords. Magic and steel aren't ready to mix yet ." Said Liana. " Relax, we've tested this on the goblins that surround the castle. This will work just fine." Said Hason as he held his sword tightly. 

" ( Slashes a bandit across the cheast and then kicks another one down as Mark stabs the bandit in the left side of their cheast). Come on, the house is this way. ( Runs toward the house with Mark and Mavin right behind him. Then bashes the front door to the house and punches the bandit closest to him in the face. While  Mark and  Mavin dealt with the others). There that should take care of them. ( Looks around the room and then spots four orcs). Are you guys ok, are you hurt?" Asked Luke.

( Lashara)

( Orcala)

( Dura)

( Draka)

" ( Looks up at the three humans while hearing the sound of battle outside). I take it you three didn't come alone. Given how a battle is going on outside. My name is Dura, by the way. This is  Draka, Lishara, and Orcala. We originally came here looking for the wielder of the ancient and holy key." Said Dura. " But then those bandits attacked this town in the middle of the knight. We were fast asleep so we didn't even hear them come in. The next thing we know." Said  Draka. " They drug us to keep us asleep and then moved us in here." Said Lashara. " We tried to break free multiple times. But they laced their weapons with the same drug which kept us weakened." Said Orcala as she and her group followed  Lukes outside the house.

" Well, glad we can be of some help. We and the other two teams form our large group. Were sent here to clean out the bandits." Said Mark. " ( Notices  Palina, Isha, and  Kataline fighting four bandits that look well trained). Be our guest, I need to go help our friends. "Said Mavin as she ran to help Kateline. " I guess that just leaves us and our new friends eh  Luke? ( Noitces bright blue light suddenly shines brightly from Hason and Oliver's location). NO, ARE THEY CRAZEY, WE STILL HAVE PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGE! ( Tries to yell for Oliver and  Hason). HASIN, OLIVER, STOP CHANNELING THE SOWRDS ENERGY! SWORDS AND MAGIC ARE NOT READY TOMIX JUST YET! ( Doesn't receive a response after waiting seven minutes). They're not even listening to me. They're gonna get all these people killed." Said  Mark as the bright blue light quickly changed into a beam of pure blue magi and launched toward  Dura and Orcala's direction.

( Time seems to slow down as the beam continues on its course toward Dura and Orcala. The two orcs quickly held up their weapons by their flat sides. In order to form some makeshift form of protection. As for Luke, he quickly ran towards the beam with his shield raised in front of him. As he did this, the Key to Vector Sigma began to glow and shine in the form of an aqua-blue color. It then flew from under  Luke's armor and hovered in front of him. When the orcs saw the key, they all gasped in shock. As for Luke, the key sent some of its power to his shield. This allowed Luke to block the full brunt force of the beam and prevent it from pushing him back. Once the blast of magic hit his shield)

" ( Looks on as the key to Vector Sigma floated next to Luke). It's him, he's the one that we were looking for." Said Dura. " To think that he would be among the group that came to help these people. What luck." Said Draka. " Who cares, that the other boy's sword must be destroyed." Said  Orcala. as she and the rest of her group kept the bandits away from Mark and Luke. " ( Watches as  Luke's shield blocks the beam). He won't be able to hold it for too long. We need to stop this now." Said Derick. " We can't, the energy built up was more than we had anticipated. Maybe due to the orcs being here." Said  Hason as he and  Oliver struggled to keep the sword in place. "  WHATEVER THE CASE, THIS HAS TO STOP! Said Palina as she quickly dashed toward them and used her sword to cut Hason's sword in two. Destroying the sword in the process.

" ( Puts his hands down once the blast dissipates and then falls onto the ground and lands on his but). That was seriously no joke. What the heck were they thinking? " Asked  Luke as Isha, Alisha, and the rest of their team ran over to him. All of them but the orcs. Missed how the Key had shifted into a necklace that hung around Luke's neck. " Nice work there Luke, you saved a lot of lives with that stunt. Now that we're finished up here. Let's head back to the kingdom." Said Palina. " We would like to join you. We have a proposition for your rulers." Said  Dura. " That is fine with us." Said Mavin. 

" Alright everyone, let's get ready to move out.  ( Gets on her horse, which everyone else doing the same). Now move out." Said Palina as she and everyone rode their horses back to the kingdom of Abidon.

( Twelve hours later, The group had made it back to Abidon with their new orc friends in tow. Once there, they quickly made their way to the throne room. Palina and  Liana gave their report. Along with Mavin, Katline, and Derick giving their  views on what had happened)

" ( Glares at Oliver and Hason and then points his left pointer finger at them). YOU WERE WOARND TO NEVER TY TO MIX STEEL WITH MAGIC EVER AGAIN! YET YOU DISOBEY US TIME AND TIME AGAIN! FROM THIS DAY FORWARD! YOU AND ALL THE SQUIRES THAT FOLLOW YOU! WILL BE SENT TO THE ABANDONED VILLAGE ON THE FAR WEST SIDE! THERE YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT FOLLOW YOU OR SUPPORT YOU WILL REMAIN. BANISHED TO NEVER SET FOOT IN THIS KINGDOM EVER AGAIN! WE GAVE A CHANCE IN THIS QUEST, BUT IT SEEMS THAT WE WERE WRONG TO DO SO! YOU WILL SERVE UNDER COMMANDER WOLGA AND THEN DARK ELF OVARA! THEY WILL BE YOUR COMMANDING OFFICERS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES!" Yelled Brandon.

"  HOW COULD YOU TWO HAVE BEEN SO FOOLISH AS TO USE YOUR SWORD IN A POPULATED AREA?  DID EITHER OF YOU THINK ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS! YOUR LUCKY THAT THIS IS ALL YOUR GETTING! HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR LUKE, YOUR PUNISHMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN DEATH BY THE GILLATEN! NOW BEGONE FORM THIS KINGDOM THE TWO OF YOU! YOU HAVE NEARLY BROUGHT SHAME TO THIS KINGDOM WITH YOUR ACTIONS!" Said  Olina as everyone watched Hason and Olvier be escorted out.

" ( Watches the large doors close behind Oliver and Hason. Then looks at the Orcs). So, what was the heir to the nearby orc clans doing in a village? Your tribe has been keeping to themselves as far as I'm aware." Said Heather. " We were searching for the wielder of the ancient key. Our shamans and seers had for seen their arrival. It wasn't until a couple of months ago. That they had envisioned the ancient castle rising again. So, my parents sent me and the rest of my group off to search for the  chosen future king." Said Dura as she held up a drawn image of the key to Vector Sigma. This shocked Heather and Luke who then gave each other a quick look at each other. Before quickly looking back at Dura. However, they were spotted by  Olina and  Ayala who looked at them with a questionable gaze. Before they turned their attention back to Dura.

" We would like to send a messenger bird to our tribe and inform them that we will be staying in your kingdom for the time being." Said Draka. " I see no harm in that, we are allies after all." Said  Brandon. " We would be glad to have you with us for the remainder of this war against the dark king. ( Looks at Alesha, Isha, Mark, and Luke). Squires, please kneel. Mavin, Derick, and Katline ."Said Olina as she watched all of the remaining squires knelt before her and  Brandon as she stood up. Then drew her sword before walking toward the squires.

( Play this song for this part of this chapter. Start it at the 5:36 marker)

https://youtu.be/DnFAHHrS_no

"  AFTER HEARING OF YOUR EXPLOITS OF YOUR FIRST QUEST AS FUTURE KNIGHTS! YOU HAVE CONTINUED TO PROVE THAT THIS KINGDOM CAN REALLY ON YOU FOR FUTURE QUEST AND MISSIONS! HOWEVER, AS YOU ARE NOW! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO  GROW IN THE RANKS THAT YOU ARE NOW! ( Turns her word to where the flat side is facing the squires. Before smiling at them all). THEREFORE,  AS OF THIS MOMENT!  ( Taps Mark, Alesha, and Isha's shoulders. But as she gets to Luke. There is a loud rattling sound as she looks to her left in that direction). Why would that room be rattling? Whatever the case, let us continue with the ceremony. ( Looks back at the squires as she taps both Luke's shoulders like she did the rest of the squires).  BY MY RIGHT AS QUEEN, I NAME YOU YOUR BRAVE WAARRIORS! NO LONGER KNIGHTS IN TRAINING BUT FOREVER KNOWN AS KNIGHTS OF ABIDON! Yelled  Olisa as every other knight cheered for them. While Dura and her group roared in applause. 

( End song)

(The next day, during the ceremonial festivities)

" ( Runs into the room and then kneels before King Brandon and Queen Olina). My Lord and Lady, I bring word from my patrol to the far eastern side." Said the knight. " ( Looks at the knight after pausing to speak to Ayla and Olina). Speak young man, what is it that you wish to tell us?" Asked Brandon. " My lord, the ancient kingdom. It has reappeared on the far Eastern side. ( Looks over toward Dura and then notices the clan mark on her outfit, before pointing to her). Orcs with the same clan symbol as her group were seen heading in that direction as well." aid the knight. " ( Looks at Dura). Your clan sure is adamant about the wielder of the ancient key. For them to already be on their way to the kingdom. One that only rises when its chosen king arrives. Then goes back down once the lineage of that king has gone.  But why are you so adamant about it?" asked Olina.

" Because our clan is called the Autovicks. ( Catches Luke raising an eyebrow in the corner of her eye). We are the clan of orcs that serve the rulers of that kingdom. Our job was to keep the peace with humans as much as possible. While also helping to protect the piece. If my clan is heading toward the ancient kingdom. That means that they are on their way to prepare for the future ruler's arrival." Said Dura. " But we don't even know where to find the chosen king. I could have some of our best and senior knights out there looking and we'd no sooner find him before we finish our war with Kiron. ( Thinks for a second). Hold on, if the Ancient kingdom is here. Then that means the royal angels that serve the future king are not far behind." Said Heather. " We'll need to send out three teams to search for the future king. But we must do it fast. With the Kindom now here. Kiron will stop at nothing to destroy the other kingdoms and destroy any village in his way." Said Liana as Dura held up the painted image of the Key to Vector Sigma.

" Then we will send out four squads of senior knights to find and search for the chosen king. ( Looks at Dura). Can we have our best artist paint copies of that picture? We will give one to each team." Said  Palina. "That is fine, Lashara can help them with that, she's the one that drew this one at the description of our seers." Said Dura as Lashara and Jen quickly left the main hall. " For now, let us continue the festivities." Said  Brandon as he motioned for  Mavin, Derick, and Katline to form the needed teams.

" ( Looks around the room and then spots Luke outside on the balcony). Draka, Orcala, stay here ok. I'm going to go talk to our savor. You two know the reason why." Said Dura as she headed outside and toward Luke.