Laff's point of view:

The world's crumbling.... I'm not sure how much time we've got left. I am currently hiding as I write this; hopefully one finds it someday. I never thought that I'd end up like this... Taking the same steps as my father had.. We don't have an army left anymore. There are only 14 of us left, and at least 1,000 of them. We knew we wouldn't win this, but trying was all that mattered, right?

No... I let down our entire kingdom. They came to Makaes in hope of finding a better life, and I ruined in for them!

It's not over yet. It's like I told our army before they went down; if we go down, we don't go down without a fight. I can't simply hide away and write a note to anyone I've ever known, I've got to fight.

If you don't see anything else written here, I'm dead. If you do, we were successful.

-Laff

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"Up! Everybody up! You all remember what's on the line! If we go down today we go down as true warriors!" Julio's voice rang throughout the camp grounds. Soldiers from every tent came running, all prepared for the tedious trip ahead of us.

I stopped a running soldier who I believe was from tent 14. "Where is Joocie?" I asked.

"I-I'm not sure, your majesty. I believe he's still dressing," she replied with a bow.

"You're free to go, thanks for the help," I said as she ran off.

Just as she'd said, Joocie was still inside the tent. By the time I had reached the front he was already out and ready to leave.

"Joocie, I must speak with you for a moment."

"Uhm- yes?"

"I want you to sit this out."

He looked extremely confused.

"But sir? You need me! We both know that their army is much too large!"

"I pulled you away from your home and I won't let that be the reason you live such a short life. Stay here. That's not a question, it's an order," I walked off leaving a confused soldier behind me.

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"Everyone's prepared? Are you sure Julio? Because I'm not giving up on our kingdom while there's still a chance for freedom," I had almost begun to yell.

"100% sure. Their as prepared as they ever will be. Shall we get going?"

"...."

"Sir?"

"I need you stand behind with Joocie, Julio. "

"But our army is much too small! I can't stand back while others lose their lives!"

"You're like a brother to me, I can't let you die. Stand behind with Joocie and don't even think about the war."

"You've taken quite a liking to Joocie, huh?"

I thought for a moment. I guess I had.

"I suppose I have. Keep him safe for me, will yuh?"

"Of course."

"I'll miss you Julio."

"You won't die! W-we'll talk again, right?" It was the first time I'd ever seen Julio cry.

"I wish we could.... But I don't think I possible for us to get out of this alive. Goodbye, Julio."

"Goodbye, your majesty."