100 words project 49: A Losing Battle

“May peace be upon you.”

A standard blessing from the Queen Mother.

Why not bless me with victory?

Seconds to war. Denial breaks. Realization struck.

I am the evil. Which means...

She might as well say that may I rest in peace.

Even that will be too generous.

Nothing can be done.

Everything is prepared, everyone is enraged.

They will be as dangerous contained as when released, as I have fed them too well.

I and I alone will be responsible for the deaths to come.

As a warrior is as good as his words.
Death is better than shame.

Word: Peace