Vendrick took in Raime's sister, noting the greatbow slung over her shoulder. She was bowed down, clearly, she'd had a good education in decorum.
When Raime had mentioned his sister was coming to Drangleic he'd expected a small, thin and pale girl, not a well-armoured woman. The resemblance was obvious, both had dark hair and piercing eyes. That was where it ended. Where Raime was built like an ox, his sister was built more delicately, her strength residing in her shoulders and arms.
"Lady Darktower, stand" He ordered to the woman. She straightened up, armour clanking softly. Raime approached her, clasping her shoulder. He had a small grin on his face.
"My liege, may I ask permission for my sister to join the Kingsguard?"
Vendrick thought for a moment "I will allow it, on one condition. That she proves herself in hand to hand combat against yourself. Should she floor you, she can join. Should she fail, she can join the normal foot soldiers" Raime paled, he didn't want to harm his younger sister. Raiven, on the other hand, smiled before nodding "I accept these conditions, King Vendrick"
The sun was setting in the sky as the Darktower siblings circled each other in the training ring. Both had shed their heavy armour only wearing their shirts and pants.
It was Raime who made the first move, jabbing his fist towards his sister. She stepped backwards as he pressed forwards. She rolled aside, coming up close to her brother. Raiven took full advantage of his momentary confusion to slam her fist into his gut. The Fume Knight coughed before swinging a right hook at her.
It caught her in the shoulder, causing her to yelp.
Vendrick watched from the sidelines with curiosity, Velstadt by his side. She'd lasted longer than he'd expected.
The Aegis leant forwards "Raime is holding back, he doesn't want to harm her. To be expected of someone with a soft heart. I would like to request that I fight her, blade to blade." Vendrick pondered it, weighing up the risks. If Velstadt harmed Raiven, the Fume Knight would be furious but allowing Velstadt to spar with her would allow him to see her sword fighting abilities.
"Very well Velstadt, you shall have your spar with her. Tomorrow." Vendrick returned his attention to the fight, the siblings now in a tussle that looked suspiciously like a headlock. Surprisingly, Raime was the one being held in place as he tried to grab at his sister. The Fume knight knocked one of her legs away causing her to let go in shock. Now upright, Raime circled his sister as she tried to regain her balance. She focused on him as he approached, unleashing several kicks, most of them making contact with the Fume Knight.
Suddenly Raime toppled forwards, hands protecting the family jewels. Raiven had scored a direct hit as he'd tried to grab at her. The Fume Knight collapsed with a whine, curling into the fetal position on the ground. Raiven stood in front of him, holding her side from where one of Raime's blows had connected with her.
Velstadt stepped into the ring and lifted the Fume Knight up before helping him hobble to the castle. A soldier approached Raiven, handing her a new cape. This one featured the coat of arms of Drangleic on it. Vendrick approached the young woman, ceremonial sword in hand.
"To be honest, I did not expect the way you took victory from your brother. Now, kneel."
Apprehensive of what was to come, Raiven knelt. Vendrick touched the sword to each of her shoulders, knighting her. Stretching out his hand he helped her to her feet.
"Soldiers and knights of Drangleic, welcome your Sister-in-arms, Storm Knight Raiven Darktower, sister to the left hand of the king. You will treat her with the same respect you do him."
Raiven's face had a beaming grin on it. Vendrick released her hand to put one on her shoulder.
"I shall have a soldier escort you to your room, rest up because you will be sparring with the Royal Aegis tomorrow" She acknowledged him with a nod.
Later in the evening, Raiven was stalking the corridors of the castle, looking for her brother. She hadn't seen him since their fight. Hearing his voice from a nearby room Raiven smiled and opened the door. She promptly screamed and shut it again, walking off down the corridor with a pale face. She'd never unsee that. Her brother, naked and being taken from behind by his brother in arms.
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