Chapter 7

“Well I have to say even with my help you have done quite a good job in an even more impressive short time. The real test is how will you do when your choices have a major effect and will be the difference between defeat and success”

With the body less voice coming in from all around Jake he opened his eyes to once again in the white room. With the last time he was here that he died panic started to build then replaced with annoyance.

“This can’t be happening, I died again!. After two whole days that must be a record for you guys but can you at least tell me how this time?”

Kicking his feet into the air after getting up the need to break something was meet by laughter from the voice.

“Jeez I really should have opened with this but You. Are. Not. Dead. Think of this as me coming to check in on you. After all before you came here you were 21 years old and a lifeguard and now you are a Ki- whoops sorry “Lord” in one day, talk about climbing the corporate ladder”

Groaning with being stuck with such a thing Jake wanted to put it in its place for the shock he had just had. Before he was going to speak he decided not to say what he was going to and switched to a statement that geared toward more information gathering.

“With the way you I am treated by you the thought of the others you must look after can only be in a worse state”

“How kind of you to think such a thing but no, you are the only one I am watching. There can only be one of us per one of you. Anyone come sit down tell me your thoughts, feelings, concerns”

A chair popped out of nowhere next to Jake that resembled one from the meeting room. Without saying a comeback Jake sat down and recounted what had happened until now.

“Yes you are in quite a bad spoke no way to soften that up but there is hope. The former King being overthrown, that was going to happen either way with or without you, but because of you many were saved and that comes in handy now. Trapping those serval dozen Royal Guards was hard but you saved many lives”

Wait what

“What did you mean by “On the rails,” were the people going to take over anyway?”

A sudden repeating dinging sound was heard like one from a game show. The noise was loud that Jake had to cover his ears from the overwhelming noise. Finally stopping an excited chuckled could be heard by the voice.

“That is correct, after all you may be a nice guy but we both know you have no experience leading people. Sir Adam would have stepped in and he would become the ruler of the lands only to be defeated by the force that now threatens you”

“Does that mean I have no hope of defeating them also?”

Jake did not think the voice lied to him so knowing the most experienced man he knew failed to stop them was crushing his hope. The fear that this second life could most likely be ending soon in a way he would remember this time caused the energy to drain from him.

“Don’t act like that, you are the difference that will can make a future for the people you now rule. Your idea to cause uprisings was good as was the choice to fight in the woods. Now use your computer with your tv shows to get you the rest of the way”

So there is hope, why make me this worried when I already was!

Once again Jake was in anger of the voice and it respond cheerfully much to his annoyance.

“Well there is your spirit, now is the time for our talk to end. There is someone who is here to meet you also you must settle on the plan to defend your land and your people”

Before Jake could respond a knock on his door told him that he was back in his world and it was morning. This last talk showed the voices “visits” would not be stopping showing there was still a person even in a whole different world he had to report to.

“Is there someone where to meet me?”

“Yes my Lord, how did you know?”

The voice speaking to him from outside the door spoke with a clear surprise and it was not unfounded. There was no way Jake could explain how he knew so he just laughed softly to himself.

“An annoying bird told me”

Without waiting for a response Jake opened the door and made his way downstairs to see what this new person wanted.

“Who are they?”

“The man says he is a messenger for the King just west of us we share borders to. Beyond that he would say nothing more expect to you so he now waits in the throne room”

Waiting for Jake was a man in his thirties, his cloths finer then the average person but in just plan colors brown and white. With long pants and short sleeves that were not dirty proved to Jake he really was someone of importance.

“Hello Lord Jake, my name is Caleb and I come here on behalf of my Lord Noel”

“This sounds important, I want everyone but me and Caleb out of this room”

In short order the room was empty expect for those two, Jake was now sitting on the throne. With such a formal meeting this did not give off an air of danger but what this was about would have to wait.

“It is my belief you will hear what I have to say and be quite happy. My Lord wishes to create an alliance between our two people and in return he will raise a force to help repeal the army that is preparing to attack you”

If they know about it then there is no longer any question as to if we will be invaded I just wish I could accept this but it would only hinder my plans

“Tell your Lord that his words of an alliance are most welcome but I feel we can handle the oncoming invasion into my lands”

The reaction from Caleb was one of total surprise, it was a response that he had not even considered. After all who in their right mind who refuse help that was seemly desperately needed.

“Do you not need support? Our guess is that there will be well over five hundred men. The bandit group that was being paid off by the former ruler of these lands, the one we also have to pay, is also joining his forces”

“This is the choice I have made but any plans for an alliance, which I am interested in, until after this battle is over. Please tell your King that I would light his offer to remain secret for now. That is all I have to say for now and there is work that must be done for the defense of my lands”

Stunned at the turn of events the doors were opened without a word by Caleb knocking on the inner door and leaving just as silently. Brent made his way in as soon as the doors were reopened. Of a similar age to Jake but with longer hair and a brown coat he had his bow in between his right shoulder.

“He seems important my Lord, was there any good news?”

“Sadly no, as for what now they wish to wait and see what happens with the coming battle. Now show me what you have come up with and what I told you to build”