The Lord of Shadows Rises (20 page)

Shaitan started to feel something he has not felt in his whole life -pure fear.

“I’m sorry. I will not let you sacrifice yourself for my mistake,” said a voice as the spectral image of Alder appeared behind Alexander and merges with his body. “My soul will be the price that will be paid.”

The white blast vanished as the Lord of Shadows armor crumbles to dust. Alexander lay face down on the ground.

Lenora rushed to Alexander’s side. “Alexander, wake up!” she shouted. Holding his body, she started to cry.

A hand gripped her hand and Alexander eyes opened. “Did we win?” he asks weakly.

“Yes,” cried Lenora as she leaned down and kissed him.

The battle was over with the death of the Lord of Shadows his army vanished in black smoke leaving the Order cheering.

The battle may have been a victory, but the guardians must always stay vigilant to prevent another evil from surfacing.

End?