A knight's Journey
Story by FableMaster on SoFurry
My first story I've ever created and the first time I'm ever putting it on this site hope you enjoy it also a big shout-out to my editor Rocko
Chapter one
The year is 2250. Humanity had finally colonized the solar system, but this didn't bring satisfaction or joy to Humans. All the colonies were ruled by the Tyranny of Earth.
They started a conflict that would never end, the conflict lasted years, decades, and centuries! But in the end of the fiery skirmish, an empire rose. A true Empire, dedicated to humanity, called Bestiyton. After its rise, true peace came to humanity, but alas, even with a utopian empire, conflict still bruised in the hearts of men.
[August 12th, 2750. 500 Years after the rise of Bestiyton]
I woke up in my quarters, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes as I turn over and check the time. It read 3:45 AM.
"Damn... It's too early to get up..." I moan. "Well, I could always go in the simulator a few more times before I have to get to work. Today is a special day; It marks the Five Hundredth Year of the rise of The Empire." Alex says to himself as looks at in the mirror.
He see's 6ft long black hair and light blue eyes, along with his muscular body. He then goes over to his dresser and gets dressed in his uniform.
After, he steps out of his quarters, and walks into the hallway. He walks over to the window in the hallway, and takes a brief look at what he's dedicated himself to. A large, ring like structure, that's been the hope and dream of the empire.
"If all goes well, resources won't be as scarce as they are now. The possibilities of finding fertile worlds would be an even greater benefit to all the other colonies!" Alex says to himself. He failed to notice that someone was listening.
"That's right! If this 'Hyperspace Gate Technology' works, people can live better lives, and the poor will become rich, including us knights!" Alex's fellow knight said, as the man walked over to Alex, and wraps his arm around his neck in brotherly fashion.
Alex was somewhat uncomfortable because of the physical contact with his friend and fellow knight, but Alex pushes those thoughts aside, knowing this is just his personality, and it can't be helped.
"Well Tristan, there are more things in life than just getting money. Serving the empire is just too much of a reward than anything, and I owe it to the emperor for giving me the chance to becoming a knight, even though I'm a commoner at birth, unlike you." Alex's answers honestly.
"With that mindset, you'll be the knight of honor and no time!" Tristan chuckles, as he breaks away from Alex, and puts his hands on the back part of his head.
"It was great catching up for the moment, but I have other matters to attend to. I hope you understand. Tomorrow we'll hang out, I promise you that." Alex says. He couldn't relax, no matter the occasion.
Tristan looked at Alex with a small smile. "You made a promise in the knight's code! All promises must be fulfilled, so you will relax when we hang out. And please don't bail on me like last time." He says, and leaves the hall.
Alex nods his head. "I will relax, but as for now I need to remain vigilant, since today is special. Not just marking the five-hundredth year of the empire, as today is the official activation!" He reminds Tristan, who just waves in return. Alex starts walking away, towards the holographic simulation room. He steps inside in the mobile combat unit cockpit, and activates the simulation on the ultimate difficulty mode. He trains for 30 minutes, before finally stopping, only because he hasn't eaten breakfast, and his stomach has notified him that he has to eat.
He leaves the simulation room, and heads straight to the mess hall, still having some time left before his real duties take over. At times, Alex enjoys the long walks through the narrow corridors.
It's the most peaceful point in his career, as as he hasn't been on active duty in a while. He goes Complacent, with a Stillness, and Silence, as soon as he enters the mess hall. He can see already half of the security units and different knights, all packed up together and eating breakfast. Alex Goes Up to the cafeteria, and retrieves his breakfast: a simple protein meal with a vitamin capsule, and a tall glass of water. He slowly swallows the vitamin capsule, taking only a small sip from the water, then resuming on to the rest of his breakfast. For him, the cafeteria was rather loud, and a little crowded. He enjoyed the feeling of being part of something much more. as this was much better than where he was born, and lived in the slums of one of the orbital colonies.
"This is an announcement to all available knights. Even though it's early but late enough to do for all you to do duties, and at this moment, you shall report to your positions."
Alex hears the message twice, before the intercom turns off. He quickly gets up, and puts away his tray, quickly moving towards his station, on his personal mobile unit formally called the Leviathan.
End of Chapter 1
(Written by Xing, Heavily Edited by Rocko)