Bond Between Brothers

Solantis watched the battle below as he climbed up the mountain. He couldn't see much through the trees but he could see enough to know what the outcome would be. Solantis looked around at his posse; one Titinian and a dozen Solinians would be all that was left against Devin after the battle was done below. Solantis's eyes almost popped out of his head; he couldn't believe what he was seeing. He was overjoyed that the Devonians were retreating but then he saw something that made him want to burst into tears or better, flames. He wanted it all to end he wanted so bad to just go away and leave everything behind. Was it worth it to rebel against Devin? Why didn't he just follow along and live under a tyranical beast for the rest of his life? At least he could live in a house and not be on the run forever. He wouldn't have to strategize. He wouldn't have to fight or see his friends die. He grasped the hilt of his knife. He could end everything right now, forever. It would be so easy; he could just float away. He wanted to die because a Devonian army ten times larger than the first was ruching towards Byrd and Byrd's army.