Chapter 8 Ariella’s Plans The citadel of Aarona that settled in the craters of Morden Mountain was bathed in darkness, except for the deep orange and purple flames that gave the palace an eerie glow. Ariella sat on her throne….surveying her fast-growing armies train for the next invasion: Pharae. She would tear up Roy’s kingdom faster than lightning. But…..there was only one way to figure out where Roy was…… “MARCUS!!!!” Ariella called. Clamboring down the halls in uniform was a blond-headed servant boy, 14 years of age. His red eyes pierced through the darkness, and he had black and red armor similar to Roy’s. The countess of Pharae grinned. “There you are. Tell me, have you heard of the new head of lordship…..Roy?” Marcus, his face being covered in mud from the work he had been doing, nodded. “Yes, he is my cousin.” “You don’t say! Well, this makes things more perfect…..” Ariella chuckled, “I have a job for you. Roy, accompanying the Jarusian princess Sierra, along with the Altean prince Marth, is currently headed for this mountain. Lead them to the clearing, then lead Roy to the caves. Defeat him, and Pharae will have a chance!” Marcus smiled back. “Being the former duke of Pharae, I used to play with Roy. Now….that’s about to change…..there will be only one ruler of Pharae……” And both Ariella and Marcus laughed evilly, so that the sound echoed throughout the mountain.