Two Commanders

Two Commanders is the fiftieth chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Valon's plan is put into action. Using the archers to funnel soldiers together, Schurr charges the third legion. Asus utilizes the spitecannons to soften up the ranks of the soldier sbefore they complete the charge, and as the soldiers start fighting Maire's cavalry rides in, bursting through the lines. She rides through to insult the other soldiers, drawing the enemy cavalry after her while her soldiers slaughter the enemy archers. As they retreat the passage through the soldeirs closes up and Schurr and the legionnaires catch the pursuing cavalry, tearing them apart, and as the legionnaires pull back Asus releases another barrage at the legion.

Palus and Valon watch, and Valon considers it a victory. Palus asks about the bone blade and whether Valon is truly Abaddon's child, and Valon confirms it. He steps away, preparing himself by pulling together his gear and trophies. Palus disapproves but says nothing. As they wait the third legion retreats and Valon, Palus, Haebin and Imma move to the center to await the commanders. Valon retrieves a blade while he is waiting, and as Ck'lyne and Xavrir arrive they state that they want Valon's head for the abaddon, but will take Palus' too if necessary. Valon, mirroring the voice in his head, states that they should leave, but the vampires do not. When Haebin points out the blood moon they laugh, and when the storm starts and Valon turns to leave they attack.

There is little more than a brief scuffle. Palus goes down to Xavrir, but Ysir puts an arrow in Xavrir before another blow can be struck. Likewise, Ck'lyne manages to get Valon in the side, but Valon seizes the vampire by the neck and pushes his bone blade through, almost decapitating him. Wounded, the group withdraws back behind their lines as the storm starts to worsen. Valon is made aware of the beating of his heartbeat, but as he looks into the sky sees that it's not the case. The heartbeat is coming from the Heart of Magic, and the maelstrom above.

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