Reborn: War's Nightmare (12 page)

“I’m fine,” Ash said giving her a weak smile. “I just need a bit of a rest,” He added, closing his eyes.

Epilogue

Hours after the battle had finished, Ash walked through the center of the town where the bodies of the dead from both sides lined the ground. It was almost as if someone had laid out a massive, morbid maze. His wives, knowing his heart, had advised him to stay inside until the bodies could be disposed of but Ash felt the need to see just what had been lost on both sides. No matter how close to the demons he became, deep down he still thought of himself belonging to the human world. Ash knew that it was hypocritical of him to morn death that he had a hand in causing, but it didn’t stop him as he walked among the dead looking at each face no matter if they belonged to the human or demon race.

It was not just soldiers that lay on the cold ground but there was also a number of civilians. It was not hard to tell the difference between the trained soldiers and the civilians. Even after their gear had been stripped off, there was just something different about them. Ash couldn’t consciously put his finger on what it was but something inside, he could tell the difference.

It wasn’t until he was half way through the third row of dead that Ash’s steps were brought to a stunned halt. There lying on the ground was a young girl no more than fifteen with apple red hair who looked like a smaller version of Emelia. Seeing the soft gentle pale face reminded Ash of the dream he had only a few days beforehand. With tears in his eyes, Ash bowed his head so that no one could see the look on his face nor the tears streaming from his eyes. He began walking back in the direction of the large house they had taken over. The only thought in his mind at the moment was to end the war as fast as possible so that he could return to his own family. As soon as he returned, he let out the orders to be ready to march within three days….It was time to end the war.