Long ago, there was a land called Albion. In that land, heroes were not just people who saved others, but people who possessed great skill in swordsmanship, archery, and magic. One hero created a guild where all heroes could come and train and where citizens could ask for help. One such hero trained there and was able to defeat one of the most evil beings Albion had ever known: Jack of Blades. With Jack dead, Albion lived in peace once more. The hero settled down and had a family. But as time went on, and with no villains to fight, the guild began to grow arrogant, and corrupted, stealing from the people they once protected. Until one day, the citizens had had enough…
"I just don't understand why you guys use real swords," Dominic said with a look of disappointment on his face.
"One, because not all of us are gifted with will. Two, because we are brave enough to enter the heat of battle. And three, never could a summoned sword beat the real thing." Mark muttered the last sentence, and Dominic detected a hint of an insult.
"Is that why I just beat you?" Mark lay on the ground, his sword ten feet away, with the glowing blade of Dominic's summoned sword near his throat. The small crowd cheered Dominic on, but he dispelled the blade and helped Mark back up. The two walked over to Mark's sword, and when Mark picked it up, he turned and his blade met Dom's.
"Both of you stop. Please?" Abigail, who had been watching from a distance, entered the scene.
"All right, fine." Dominic disposed of his summoned sword, embraced Abigail, and the two kissed.
"Dom, that wasn't a fair fight. You used three swords while he only had one," Abigail said with a smirk on her face, right before they kissed again.
"Mark wanted to test his strength against my will."
"To the bloody void I did! I asked for a one-on-one fight and the bugger springs up three more blades during the fight! Just as I'm about to win too," Mark complained, sheathing his sword.
"Oh, you nit-wit! Those swords were up long before that so-called winning blow! You're just too blind to have seen them!"
"Oh the both of you, shut up! Best friends are not supposed to fight this much! Anyway, can I have him for the day Mark?" Abigail asked with a flutter of her eyes.
"Go on then. Take him. I have some real challengers to face. See you around, Dom." Dominic and Mark performed their handshake that best friends have and Dominic and Abigail walked away. Mark thenstarted to challenge those who had supported Dom during the fight.