Wrote this up in class today, though I might post it here and see what you guys think of it. (If you saw it on Groupme I edited and extended it.)
The night air was cold when Felix woke up, unusually so. He was used to it being cold, living in the tundra your whole life can have that effect, but the tension the Acre siege camp made it feel much colder. It was finally happening, they are at long last taking the next step toward the reconquering of the lands their ancestors so proudly held and lost to the horde of barbarians so long ago.
The first step had been taken only weeks ago, but was completed with swiftness. The three villages, New Slezkh, New Karindi, and Nova Tismir, were taken back, along with New Bhulaban and New Dirigh Aban via alternate means, with low casualties. Felix was only able to participate in the siege of New Karindi, but was informed of the other sieges. The lords of these villages were Marshal Reinhardt,New Slezkh, Lord Axeman,Nova Tismir, Lord Blue, New Karindi, King Harx of the Scottish Rebels, New Bhulaban, Lord myxbow of the Scottish Rebels, New Dirigh Aban. And until we can retake the fortified town of Curaw, the old captiol, Nova Slezkh Castle will be King James's.
Unable to go to sleep, Felix rose out of his cot and put on his armor, helmet, and picked up his heavy round shield and holstered his military cleaver. Then he left his tent to go relieve Hoodeh at the King's tent. As he walked he inspected the tents, each housing two soldiers and their full equipment. As he was passing through the noble's quarter of the camp, someone called his name and he turned around to see who it was.
"Ah, hello Reinhardt. Are you the one volunteering tonight?" Felix said as he bowed his head respectfully.
"Sure am." Reinhardt said, evidently proud.
"Very well."
"Why so formal Felix? You do remember we're friends, right? So no need to be so official with me."He said chuckling, remembering that this isn't the first time he's said this.
Felix laughed,"Yeah I know. Just a habit."
"Anyway, what brings this way?" He asked, still smiling.
"Couldn't sleep. Thought I might as well go and relieve Hoodeh or Hagleigh at James's tent."
"Yeah I thought so, after all, what else is there that you might be doing this way."
They walked in silence until they reaced the King's tent where they found Hoodeh and Hagleigh.
"Finally," Hoodeh said", I thought you guys would never show up!"
"Yeah we were almost getting worried." said Hagleigh.
"Sorry about that." Reinhardt said, "But we're here now and you boys can go get some sleep."
"Right. We'll be off then. Night to you both."
"Good night, and sleep well." Felix said.
After they had left, Felix sat of the stool that was positioned to the left of the entrance and Reinhardt sat on the one to the right. And until they were relieved they talked about the upcoming siege in hushed tones as not to wake the King.
