*Brainstorming* the "Original" ideal story for Dark Reign: Eden Chronicles (All chapters + Teaser)

Dark Reign: Eden Chronicles -Teaser-

Ethan Oda and his wife, who is pregnant with their first child were sitting in the royal palace as guest of the imperial court. A sudden tap on the door was heard, "Ah it must be him" Ethan said as he brushed up and be presentable. He then opened the door to none other than Vorador. "Ah master Vorador, please come in" said Ethan as he greeted his guest and showed him in. "I believe this is the boys hour, I will walk the gardens" said Serina as she slowly got up and departed the room. "It was nice seeing you again, Milady" said Vorador as he greeted Serina and said goodbye to her.

As soon as she left, the two began discussing things. "So you defeated Imagawa, the land now knows you are capable of something greater than beyond that title" Vorador said to Ethan as they both walked to the balcony. "Your point?" said Ethan as he leaned on the railing. "You are just like your mother" Vorador said as he patted Ethan's shoulder. As the two overlook the entire kingdom of Osea. Or at least the entire capital city. Ethan was puzzled by Vorador's strange behavior, "*chuckles* Listen Vorador, why are you REALLY here?" Ethan asked.

Vorador can see through Ethan's intentions so he responded, "What do you know about your mother?" he said. Ethan laughed and said, "Everything that she's told me" he said as he tries to take the situation seriously. "What if I told YOU everything about your mother?" said Vorador. With curiosity and the court session not held till Friday. Ethan told Vorador, "Alright Vorador. Tell me".

Vorador smiled and said, "Very well...."

"In a land where families rule"

"In a world of Vice and Sin"

"In a country of corruption, opportunity and power"

"A world full of mystery....and war"

 "In life of love..."

"....Vengeance, and justice"

"She will change the world. Forever"

 

Dark Reign: Eden Chronicles -Prologue-

 Vorador,

It has been several weeks now since I have arrived at the port city of Tristam. The people who fed me and gave me shelter informed me of the dangers of the roads to Al-Khali. Those roads were said to be occupied by strangers to these lands in search of....something. If I am correct these are the same people who came after me and my children. And if I am also correct the ruins of the great fortress of Al-Khali is occupied by these same people, or perhaps not?

However, I should be ever so lucky to suspect the latter. Ah Vorador for many years you taught me to honed my skills not as a warrior, not as a leader or a commander, heh not even as a mother. But a woman of volition to be strong for my children and for my country.

Vorador if  I were to die before my time, Leave everything to my son. I am just one of many heroic women who've come and gone and I shall be no different.

Sincerely,

Eden Oda, Imperial Majesty of Osea.


Eden's suspicions were true. Eden had to get out of the fortress of Al-Khali straight away. And retrieve a book that was held in the possession of the man named Barbarossa. After climbing the scaffolding for a short time, and found a way outside of the citadel of the fortress. Eden spotted an entourage of troops approaching carts that are dotted at the main gate. "Dammit, I have to get there before they leave" Eden said to herself as she slowly climbed down from the top of the citadels walls and onto the grassy ground as she made her way towards the main gates.

"HURRY!" said Barbarossa as he commanded his men to pack up with lighting speed, "We need to leave NOW!" he said. As everyone tried to hurry and please  their commanders request, a startled trooper ran screaming to his commander, "Commander! She- She's-" before he could say anything a dagger cut through his throat and injured a nearby Barbarossa, "Argh! KILL HER!" he commanded as he rode off on a cart. "Stop you can't escape!" shouted Eden as she cut her way through droves of enemy troops with such easy, in her old age she was still the best swordsman if not wiser this time around. She lept onto a string of rope that was seen dangling from a secondary cart that was following their leader. "*shrugs* C'mon Eden! Get those arms moving" Eden said to herself as she summons strengthen to get onto the cart, as she got up she can hear the two men screaming to each other, "DO YOU SEE HER?!" said the driver, Eden smiled and tapped the shoulder of the driver and said, "Excuse me boys, but this is mine now" she said to the two unsuspecting soldiers as she shot one point blank and shoved the other one off.

Barbarossa heard the shots and the screams, he turned around to see a frustrated Eden catching up to him at last, "DAMMIT!" he yelled, "YOU WILL DIE HERE ASSASSIN!" he yelled as he loosened up his speed to match hers, it then became a tug of war, or a tug of carts if you would call it. The two fought for space, after a while it seemed Eden got the upper hand, however as they came upon the village, Barbarossa regained speed, passed a security checkpoint and yelled to nearby archers, "NOW! NOW! KILL HER!" he yelled. The archers light up their arrow tips with fire and instantaneously destroyed the cart, with the help of a few place bombs.  "*screams*" yelled Eden as she flew off the side and onto a nearby cliff, "*heavy breathing* Thank you" she said to herself as she got up and inspect her situation, "Dang, *breathing* I'm getting to old for this" she chuckled as she made her way towards the village. And to Barbarossa.

 

Dark Reign: Eden's Chronicles -Chapter 1-

Eden arrived at the village, "ugh run down and abandoned is more like it" she said to herself, as she searches for Barbarossa in the village, hidden from the sentries who were put on high alert. As she moved from cover to cover, haystack and at sometimes going indoors and hiding in the crowds, she finally got a lead. "Hey did you see our proud commander?" murmured a drunken solider at the inn. "Yeah what of him?" the bartender asked. "Ha! *hic* I swear that man look like he was about to crap himself *hic* running from a WOMAN hahahaha *hic*. The bartender shook his head in despair as he told the poor man, "You shouldn't be talking about your commander like that! He must've feld to the outpost for a good reason, and not because of some woman.

Eden finally got her lead. She got up and left for the military outpost. Minutes later she founded the entrance to the outpost, "Good. No guards, but this seems too easy" she said in a puzzling state as she scan the scaffolding to her amazement no guards, not even a daily patrol. She rushed in the main gate but to her dismay it was a trap. "What?!" she yelled looking back as the gate shut sealed, Barbarossa appeared on top of a high building overlooking Eden, "Hahaha! Yes! Yes! I will have my revenge, men kill the assassin! Anything on her, is yours for the taking!" he yelled from above. As troops surround her she told the poor fools, "listen here, let me go and be spared. Otherwise, back off" she told them, they laugh and told her back, "You?! a poor old woman like you? Surely this is a joke" said a cocky solider as he approached her, once he grabbed her wrist, she immediately went to work, and made quick work of the troops, in a blind rage, Barbarossa without anything more to offer started to yell in an almost drunken rage. "You bitch! You Osean Bitch! You think you can come in to my country and do as you please?! You are sadly mistaken, "After i kill you, i will come after everything you hold cherish to your heart and kill them as well! Your children will be my slaves! Your household animals will be food in my belly! Your friends! your female friends will be sold as sex slaves, and your men will have their dicks cut off and fed to the dogs as they hang from a pit full of them!"

As he ranted and rage, Eden made quick work to get to the top of the building, "Killing me, won't stop them! I am one of many! And You! You are few!" he said, Eden got close and personal and stabbed him in the gut whispering in his ear, "You talk too much!" after he gotten stabbed, she started to interrogate him for answers, "Tell me, why are you here? What are you after behind those golden gates in the inner sanctum of the citadel?!" she ordered him, "SPEAK! And i promise your death will be swift" she said, Barbarossa laugh at her threats and told her, "My young Eden, do you think by killing me, will change anything?! *chuckles* my brothers will avenge my death, and you *coughing* you will be d- dead *dies*".

Eden got on one knee and observe the corpse, she notices a journal of sorts, "Hm? What's this?" she said in a interested tone, she opened the book to reveal names, locations, but most importantly how to get into the inner chambers of the great library. "Ah I see, so it looks like your brothers are in Neo-Constantinople".

After she got the information she needed, she departed with haste to the city of Neo-Constantinople. 

 

Dark Reign: Eden Chronicles -Chapter 2-

Eden sat in her room on the boat to Neo-Constantinople, she writes another missive to the Lord Chancellor.

"Vorador, You were right. The fortress of Al-Khali was infested with those bastards, I managed to kill their captain of the expedition but fail to yield any results from the expedition myself. Just more questions, rather than answers. I am on my way to Neo-Constantinople, how are my children? bah, I don't need to worry about that, they are in good hands. Take care of them Vorador; I will return as soon as I can".

A few hours later Eden woke up to noise outside the ships hull. She had arrive at her location, she walked onto the deck, tired, moaning and groaning. "Ugh my head, Last time I ever travel by sea" she said, a young man heard what she said and went over to her. "*laughs* I take it you don't like sea trips, milady?" he said with a smile, Eden leaned over the railing of the ship and said to the young man, "*laughs* Maybe when I was younger" she said. The two chatted for awhile, "So what brings you to my home?" said the young man. Curious, Eden asked him, "Your home?" she said, the man raised his arms towards the city and said to her, "Neo-Constantinople, the crossroad of the world!" he said with glamor and bedazzlement. She smiled and said to the man, "Thank you, I'm just a traveler. However, thank you for the conversation" Eden said as the boat docked, the two parted ways and she began walking away from the boat into new territory, "It has been too long, since I have seen the different cultures of the world" she said to herself as she walked around gazing at the market booths, and strange clothing. "Maybe you should study up on your history then?" a young brash man walked up behind her and greeted her, "You must be Eden, Welcome to my home. I am Malik, your tour guide" he said as he bowed with grace and greeted Eden. "Ah you must be my contact, Walk with me to headquarters" she said, the two began to walk towards her lodging, while exploring the city at the same time.

"I'm not a bit surprised, you would be here. Those damn idiots have been poisoning the minds of the people, here in this once great city" Malik said with anger as he looked around, seeing the poor and the desperate, corrupted officials making collections, guards beating up the innocent.  "Are you here for the names on that list" he pointed out to the piece of paper Eden was staring at. Eden nodded and said, "Yes I am, Do you know these people?" she said, Malik's face became pale and told her the exact truth, "Those men are part of the government of the city. Ah not only that but they are royal blood or have some connections to the royal family of these lands" he said trying not to upset Eden, knowing full well of her reputation with politics or getting involved at least. Eden sighed, and rubbed her forehead in frustration, and asked Malik, "Tell me Malik, Are you EXACTLY sure?". Malik replied back, "Yes".

Eden and Malik arrived at the underground headquarters entrance. "Underground?" Eden said with curiosity, Malik look at Eden with a smile and a sudden laughter, he then responded in a serious tone, "*sigh* Eden, the situation here is grim, there are these two factions fighting for control, the common and poor suffer. I wish we could do more, but everyday the attacks are almost recent or reoccurring. Please, Eden if you want the answers you seek. Help us, and you will get what you want". Malik finished as he entered the den. Eden soon followed inward.

"Gentleman, our guest has arrived" said Malik as he introduce Eden to the inner council. "These men represent the important aspects of the city, If they know anything, they will report it to me and i hand the troops the objectives". Eden look at the inner council, greeted them and sat with them. After the council meeting was adjourned Eden left for her personal quarters and slept.

Dark Reign: Eden Chronicles -Chapter 3-

The flames

Burning Crimson flames

It has always been foretold

It will always be.

Eden woke up early in the morning. Startled at the nightmare she had, "It's just a dream" she said, as she got up and started her day. She went into the den hall and discovered Malik was talking to an architect of sorts, "Malik, please understand. Even if i were to tell you. I- I could lose my head for this! You know how they are now" the old man said in a frighten state, Realizing Malik will not get his answers he let the old man go. "Sorry you have to see that" Malik said, as he walked over to his desk and sat down. Eden walked over and asked Malik, "What was that exactly?" she said, Malik told her, "It was about a fortress that man was ask to construct, I told him to give us an opening of sorts but sadly with the punishment laws in this country now. It's very hard to do business properly".

Malik sipped his cup of tea and smoked a cigarette. "Master!" shouted a messenger, he ran in bloodied up and battered, "What's happening?!" said a frantic Malik, "They are attacking!" the messenger said, "Dammit! Can we get a moments peace!" Malik ordered his men to fight, "You two take this man and see to his wounds. Eden come with me!" the two left for the outside.

When they both got outside the whole quarter was ablaze, troops were everywhere, commoners lie on the ground dead and motionless. "Damn you...." said Malik as he grasp his fists, withholding his anger. Realizing the dire of the situation, Eden rallied the commoners, or at least who was left and still able, "Now with me! With me!" shouted Eden, she charged head first into the fray and soon the rest follow including Malik. The fighting was one-sided at first but then the coin flipped again and this time favored Eden. "Drive them out of here!" she yelled. The commoners used everything that isn't bolted down or wasn't harmless to another human being. By dawn, the quarter was a mess, bodies were buried, wounded were tended to. Malik walked up to Eden and told her, "This. This is why we need you" he said in frustration as he walked away, Eden recuperating knew those words all to well.

"Vorador, the people of this city need hope. The government here is divided and on the verge of civil war. I rendezvous with your contact. Malik, a good man. if not lacking some wisdom. Heh, reminds me of me when i was younger and foolish in battle. Anyways, I will continue my search for the Al-Khali keys and hope this journey comes to a swift end".Eden arrived at the palace entrance or at least the outer sector. "So that is our only way in" she told herself, "Yes it is" said Malik who followed her, "Hm? Ah Malik, Tell me is there any other way we can get in there". Malik started to think about it, "The only way we can get in there is if we are invited those walls are too damn high, plus those archers and musket-men would take us out in a matter of minutes. But then there is the royal guards as well. All hand-pick veterans of the late King". Eden listen on as she scanned the area for any other possible routes. "Malik what if we just walked in?" Malik trying not to laugh aloud squatted down, and told Eden. "Listen Osean, *laughs* I don't know how you do it in your country, but i believe here it's called stupidity and suicidal" Eden starred back at Malik and told him, "If there is a way without bloodshed, because i can guarantee you if we take out one guard, and that one guard doesn't report in, the palace would be on high alert". Malik's face went from laughter to serious, as he knows she's right. "*sigh* the only way in is if we are invited in".

It was then a light-bulb struck, "Wait! You are royal blood? Why not just make a fake but legitimate invitation, and we can be the minstrels of the party?" Malik said to Eden as she also had the same, exact idea. The two laughed and smile and agreed with each other. So the plan was this: Malik and a group of his well-trained spies would kidnap or persuade to the actual minstrels to give up their clothes, meanwhile Eden using her royal authority would have her entering the party event without! having to be checked, since after all. Royalty has it's privileges.

Dark Reign: Eden Chronicles -Chapter 4-

The party was at night. And they were hunting all morning for the minstrels. Around noontime, they have what they were looking for. Eden herself managed to have Vorador pull some strings and have her as the guest of the Sultans' luxury ball. Despite his warnings of getting involved....

"Eden, I am glad you are doing well, and the children have missed you. The government knows very little of your actions as of late. And i tend to keep it that way. Anyways, This is a huge error on your part. There has to be another way! Getting involve with these people can have some serious implications in the near future. Take care of yourself Eden".

Eden read the letter and frown at Vorador's remark, "Hmph. Tell that to my son" she said as she curled up the piece of paper in a ball and threw it in the fireplace. Eden sat there as she finished her getting her things together for the evenings event. "We are ready, we will leave ahead of you. The carriage should be arriving soon" said Malik in his ghetto minstrel outfit, Eden trying not to laugh said to Malik, "Auditioning for the plays I take it?" Eden said to Malik as she patted his shoulders, Malik responded, "Ah go fuck yourself. I look ridiculous" the two parted ways as they reach their objectives.

Eden was wearing a beautiful velvet dress with a golden necklace, and exotic makeup only designed for the gods. She had wrist bands that were beautiful. It was made out of feathers and amethyst while both intertwined with each other. "God, I look ridiculous" she said, but she had to play the part of royalty. "Now welcoming, Eden Oda. Her Imperial Majesty of Osea" said the announcer. Eden facepalm and said to herself, "Good god man" the whole room was bedazzled by her presence including some of the faction leaders who showed up during the event. After getting settle in, the princes of the kingdom arrived, "Now welcoming. Prince Durak, Ferhat, and Akbayar". The three sons arrived outside the palace doors, and were greeted with humble gestures from the crowd. The Sultan arrived lastly, in his wheelchair and announced to his kingdom with everyone looking onward:

"Ladies and gentleman. I thank you for coming tonight! This. This is my last night for these events, I am growing old and the life of a sultan is too great for men. When i die, natural or by the hand of a poor beggar *laughs* my first son Prince Durak, will succeed me! and Ferhat and Akbayar will be heir apparent's when it's his time to retire. But now it's not the time for doubt, worry, or panic. Tonight! Is our night! So enjoy! To your hearts content".

After he gave his speech the Sultan retired to his quarters one final time. As everyone was enjoying themselves Eden was somewhere else. It was then a bright young man came up to her and asked her, "Imperial Majesty. You are full of surprises". It was Prince Suleiman, the bastard child to the Sultan or at least that is what the rumors say anyways. "Ah and you too, my liege" said Eden bowing in front of him, The two sat and had a pleasant conversation, After awhile a full clad armor man walked in with royal guards and went to Suleiman first, "My liege when need to go. Assassins are said to be coming here. Tonight. I bet it's from the religious faction". Prince Suleiman disgusted by his commanders rudeness was very frank to him, "Tarkan. Don't be rude. I am in the middle of a conversation and now you worry her. If these assassins are coming for me, let them come. The guards will handle them" Tarkan stun at his answer, it was then he notice something in him, "Ah. I see. Of course, I will have my troops remain here and be extra cautious to anyone....different".

Eden was shocked, "Bold. I would've done differently" she said as she ate her meal. Suleiman smiled and said to her, "Hence the reason YOUR assassins are here tonight? *laughs* extra bodyguards i take it?". Eden was frozen in time, she couldn't believe she was made. Yet, she was not reported the two finished their conversation and departed. "Incredible" she said to herself.

After awhile the minstrels started to play, and everyone was enjoying it. After a few minutes however, a strange rambling mad man arrived on the scene. "It's the end times! YOU ARE ALL GOING TO DIE! GOD HAS COMMAND IT!" he yelled. The commander, Tarkan. Order his men to arrest him but this was a diversion as people were paying respects to the three princes... *screams* *screams* *screams* "Oh my god! BROTHER! NO!" yelled Durak and Akbayar. Prince Ferhat, age 23 years old was stabbed multiple times in the gut as he fell onto the palace floor bleeding out to death. "Quick! Protect the princes!" said Eden, as she arrived on the scene in her original outfit she first came in with to the city. Malik and his men sprung from their outfits and began killing off the assassins. The royal guard also joined in, including Suleiman who hasn't seen a good fight in a long time. Durak and Akbayar however retreated within the palace and the Sultan was transported to the safe room.

After the last of the assassins has fallen, and Suleiman retreated within the palace as well, he told Eden, "Go! I can buy you enough time!" he said to her, as she left Tarkan managed to catch up to her, "Thank you milady, I need you to come to a meeting tomorrow".  He said to her, but before she could get an answer, he quickly fled back to his men to gather rank and inspect the disaster.