The Hero Chronicles Volume 2:The Blessed Theives
Robert was led underground. In the City of Theives. The City of Theives is an ancient fortress. It belongs to a band of robbers called the Blessed Theives. The Blessed Theives were just like Robert. Every member in the group had the power to shapeshift. The Blessed Theives only accepted people with shapeshifting powers, and once in, you cannot get out. Even if you tried, they would kill you.That was why Robert was here. As he was being led through the city his mind wandered back a long time ago, back when he was a member of this evil band of robbers. He was lead to the palace,where the king of the Blessed Theives resided.
A leopard and a rhino stood in front of the entrance to the palace, guarding it. With a nod from Molly the animals stepped out of the way and they entered the building. Robert was led down a dark hall and into a huge conference room, where dozens of animals gazed down on him from stands high above. They growled,hissed,cawed, and bellowed other animal noises as he entered the room. One animal, sitting on a golden throne with a dragon and a man in a circle, with the all too familar half man half dragon in the center.It was the symbol of the Blessed Theives.Sitting on the throne was a mighty lion, the lion said nothing,only stared at Robert.Finally, he roared and all the animals fell silent.
The lion finally said,”Well, well, well, I can’t beleive you have returned home my dear Robert.”
“I really didn’t have a choice.”Robert replied and glared at Molly.
“I should kill you for your betrayal Robert but that would be a waste of my time and your powers.”the lion said,”I give you choice. You can rejoin the Blessed Theives, or suffer. But beleive me, you will wished I killed you when I’m done with you.”
“Thanks but no thanks Leo.”Robert answered.
“How dare you talk to me like that!I’m the king and you will address me as such!”The lion growled.
“You!?A king!?Don’t flatter yourself.You’re a leader of a band of pickpockets.”Robert said.
At that the lion bellowed.His roar filled the room and shook it.”Maybe some weeks in the cellar will change your mind!Guards!”
At once a polar bear and an andaconda stepped forward and led Robert out of the room. He was pushed down even deeper underground.Into the damp,cold lonely cellar. He changed back into his human form and shrunk into the far corner of the wall. He heaved of sigh at the mess he was in now. He had tried so hard to get away from this group.Now he was back and at the mercy of the king,Dunican.
All of the sudden the door to the cellar opened and three people came in, not animals.Two were the guards and the other was Molly. Molly had beautiful long black hair and a body to match. She walked over to him and laid down a tray of food, and by food it was a peice of bread and water.
“I’m sorry, but King Dunican won’t let you have much.Part of your punishment.”Molly said.Robert said nothing, only looked at her with hatred in his eyes,”Listen, Robert.Stop this nonsense and come back to us. You’re only making this worse by denying coming back.”
“I’m not joining the acursed band again. When I left I left for good.”Robert replied, and turned away from her.
“But what else is there for you? The king will keep you here till you die or accept the invite to join back.You cannot escape and you know it. The cellar walls are made of titanium and you know you can’t break through it.”Molly asked.
“I don’t care. After what I’ve seen being in this group. I’m not gonna come back to it.”Robert said, and pushed the food away.Molly rose up and walked out of the cellar, wiping a tear away as she went.Robert soon fell asleep and dreamed of his time in the Blessed Theives.
