Datu Asana: Heirs of Aragon Prequel

By Arielle Alia

Datu Asana led nine of the bravest and strongest warriors of the Kabag Tribe into the Forest of Aragon.

 

They were there to battle the tribes of Hantik and Laywan.

 

The winning tribe would become the ruler of the land of Aragon.

 

The losing tribes would swear loyalty and allegiance to the winner until the next generation when the battle for Aragon would begin again.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Arielle Alia
• Release date: May 22, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201023317

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This e-book would not be possible without the help and support of a lot of people.

To my friend, Magdalena Mangulabnan, who helped me proofread this novel.

To my friend, Ronilo Ablazo, who helped review the first draft of this novel.

And to my mother, Josefina Lindo Alia, and the girls and guys of Eternal Equinox who continue to give me support as an independent publisher/writer.

To all of these people, I give my utmost thanks and gratitude.

AUTHOR’S NOTE

This short story serves as the prequel for the Heirs of Aragon series. The story of Datu Asana tells how the traditional battle began between the families of Infantra, Artilla and Caballero. The three families reside in the fictional Province of Aragon located at the northern part of the Philippine and facing the Pacific Ocean.

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PART 1

1215 AD

Land of Aragon

Datu Asana caressed the stomach of his wife, Gamina. Gamina was almost due to give birth to their first child. Datu Asana hoped that his first child would be a son, so he could become his heir. And if he died in the upcoming battle, his son would continue the fight against their enemies and claim their tribe’s right on the land of Aragon.

Do you really need to lead our warriors in this battle, husband? There was fear in Gamina’s voice. You don’t need to be one of the ten warriors who will fight against the Hantik and Laywan Tribes! she pleaded.

Datu Asana gently touched his wife’s worried face.

I am the leader of the Kabag Tribe, Gamina. What kind of leader would I be if I just stayed with my wife while I sent my warriors to war? The honor of our tribe is also at stake in this battle. If I die today, I want you, our child and our tribe to remember me as a brave and honorable warrior who sacrificed his life so we will be able to own this land.

Gamina burst into tears. Datu Asana embraced his wife to allay her fears.

"No matter what happens today, I will always be thankful for your love and the happy days we have shared. As the wife