Original X-roads-2003

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Chapter Twelve
 
    Mesiaha watched as the order went out for every male between the ages of fourteen and twenty seven to join the Othesis army. Many young men did not want to serve their country, some tried to flee to other continents. All transport and trade from Haven was put on halt til the draft was over.
    Mesiaha would hear young boys crying in the barracks at night missing their parents, or the life they once had. She knew these boys would not make good soldiers. Only a willing soldier followed orders, why would you command bakers and blacksmiths to fight? The delicate balance of things was being upset.
    She grew tired of what she witnessed day after day, at the direct orders of Sertoff. It did not surprise her, it was after all Sertoff. It made perfect sense, for him. He cared little of balance or other people’s feelings. He cared about winning a war, and only that. She started to journey off the castle grounds toward Jonothan’s castle to visit her sister. The only thing that could make her feel better now was to see her sister’s face and talk to her. Even if Zariaha was no longer there to hear her.
    A flash of bright, white light appeared in front of her as she reached the castle gate. Sertoff stood in front of her, “I can not allow you to be a messenger to Jonothan. He may have used you as one to me, but it stops there. I’m sorry he stole your sister from you, you’re not getting her back. Jonothan is the enemy now.”
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