Atticus

Home of Darticus

Darticus goes to the large grounds , were the soldiers are undergoing training . The uncle is watching over the session . Darticus walks and stands alongside the uncle . 

Have you heard from Rylo ? He asks Darticus

No Uncle , I have not heard from him 

Hope the situation is favorable to us . We need as many people as we can to join our forces 

And ..

And their oak would make great shields . Hinted the uncle

Their oak is theirs , Darticus hesitated . The people we train , he further added

So be it , agreed the Uncle . A lot has to be learnt 

There was a moments silence 

The soldiers , they need a lot of training . Before combat . He continued . A lot of them seem a bit rusty and tame 

Yes Uncle , there needs to be a lot of training done . I would not mind to spar myself . Keep myself in combat shape 

Anytime Darticus , the field is yours 

The incoming sound of the cavalry alerted the men 

They must be here , said Darticus optimistically 

Darticus and the uncle turn away from the grounds and walk to the incoming cavalry 

Rylo races in , much more tempered than he left 

The horses race in led by Rylo . They head towards the stable and mount the horses 

Rylo takes his time to mount his horse 

Welcome Rylo , his uncle greets him 

Hello uncle , replies Rylo

The good news ? enquired Darticus 

Yes chief , they have signed the treaty . We have their army at our disposal 

But .,

But what ? asked Darticus 

The north , those barbarians . Their actions are intolerable . remarked Rylo . They barged into Algreid last night . They ransacked their oak and left . And they have been onto this for a very long time . 

Those Barbarians are always trouble . Agreed Darticus . I ride to north as soon as i can he futher added

And I intend to accompany you , if I may . Requested Rylo

Let me think it over . But if it is personal , Rylo . I suggest you stay home . We need them . Wilmir slips away from our hands everyday . We need the men of the north 

Its nothing personal . Rylo lied . 

The uncle smirked at his nephew . Its always personal with you Rylo . 

No uncle , not this time. Rylo argued 

Their army , the barbarians . They look strong ? Darticus asked Rylo

Very strong , but they could be defeated by the stronger armies . They need some training as well . Pointed out Rylo

And Chief Wilmo ,  He seems content with our proposal . 

Not particularly . Replied Rylo . We strong handed him . And the threat of the north has compromised him . 

Lets plan the next steps . later said the king

Ok sir, said Rylo and left the scene

Rylo walks over to his home and enters his house 

As he enters his house , his young son comes and hugs him barely reaching his fathers hip . 

Rylo holds his son and carries him 

They both laugh , 

Where is your mother he asks his son .

Outside , he replies 

Ok son , he states and puts him down . 

Carry on , Rylo implies