The Way of the Future: Age of Machines(Completed)

Eve

Eve was travelling on foot through the burnt undergrowth, the black cloud of smoke still covered the sky preventing the light of the sun from dawning the land. She was on her way to Goviao, the city nearest to the Forest and the crusade's base of operations. She was to meet with Councilwoman Aurora for her mission.

She received her summons a few days before the declaration of the crusade, she watched from the makeshift clinic she was in as men and women armed themselves to participate in the crusade, it was an unusual sight, the people were united under one goal but she could not tell if it was genuine or they were forced.

Their smiles seemed forced. She also watched as children were forcefully separated from their parents in what would soon be called the 'The Child's Despair' she also heard rumours of minor uprisings that were immediately quelled, it seems like the crusade was something not everyone supported.

She arrived at Goviao just in time to witness the Airships fly off towards the area of battle. The outskirts of the city were packed with tents and thousands of soldiers and mages, none of them recognized her even though she bore the crest of the late Archbishop Fitzgerald on her right chest. The only instance they gave a damn was when she presented herself to the guards in the gates.

"Eve of the Red Scripture, the bodyguard of the late Fitzgerald, state your business in Goviao" The man in armour questioned.

She then grabbed the letter from councilwoman Aurora and presented it to the guard.

"I-I see, you're now allowed entry, Councilwoman Aurora is with the local lord in his abode,"

Eve nodded at the guard before walking through the gate. The city streets were packed, commoners and soldiers filled the streets, she walked pass empty stalls and sleeping knights, it felt anarchic, she also came across a street fight between a disgruntled shop owner and a few drunkards, she watched as the nearby patrol quelled the dissent, by quell, they slew the drunkards when they tried to fight back.

The scene was similar the entire way, there were order and chaos. A strange atmosphere held the city, somehow, she felt an ethereal presence swaying any form of widespread dissent. She arrived at the Lord's Castle, it was a medium-sized mansion. After asking the guards at the front of the gate, she was escorted to the Lord's room where the local lord and councilman Aurora were conducting their private meeting.

Since it was a private meeting, not even visitors could interrupt but since in the letter, Aurora states that she be brought immediately regardless of any rules, she was allowed passage. The knights led her to the room, upon opening the door, the local lord was nowhere to be found and only Aurora was present; sitting on a velvet couch and sipping tea.

"Madame, Eve of the Red Scripture has arrived.." The guard announced.

"Bring her in, and leave" Aurora answered back, she continued sipping her tea without looking at the people under the doorway.

Eve stepped into the room and the guards closed the door behind her, the room was cold, the fireplace was out and Eve's Ice magic wasn't helping.

"Come sit, Eve" Aurora commanded.

"Yes, madame,"

Eve proceeded to sit on the couch adjacent to Aurora's and she waited for her to speak once more. She sipped on her tea for another minute before finally lowering it and placing the cup onto the table in front of them.