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The day of Eternia

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Keldor really looked tired as he returned to his room in the early hours of dusk, he was taken aback to see Evelyn seat awake on his bed. He look into Evelyn's eyes; seeing her torn with emotion and said. "Come leave with me now Evelyn;' he saw that she was about to speak, but silenced her. 'Please no questions no lies. You Evelyn will stand close by my side, as your place is no longer here and you know that. I Serkan command you to be my queen of the night."

"Serkan?" She question as she needed to turn away, looking back on what she would loss and then back at what she would gain from her decision.

"Yes Serkan was the name of my forgotten father; now I want to make that name my own. So please Evelyn if you love me then you will come, this victory wouldn't mean anything without you by my side!"

He leans in for a kiss, at first she leaned back before she leaned back. The pair sharing a kiss, their kiss broke and Evelyn leaned away; she knew the choice was hers to make. "Keldor I am sorry I can't... I can't bring myself to leave with you... I am a healer, I can use my will to arm others!"

Serkan looked into Evelyn's eye; he felt equal and said. "If you change your mind my love then I will be waiting for you at the hand of Lettam, I can only hope that you in the end know that your rightful place is firmly by my side in all this! Now I must go!" Their hands broke as they parted.

His eyes saw Duncan heading towards him; Keldor ran right at him and took him off his feet and quickly back to the wall behind him hard. Look down at the captain he spat. "I will not be punished for Adam's weakness!" His anger had brought other cadet's out into the corridor as they didn't know what was going on; just seeing the figure of Keldor running by them.

Duncan scrambled to his feet and rushed after him; he followed him down to the dungeons in hopes of trying to stop Keldor; the captain saw that Keldor with keys in hand unlocking the cell door of the hunter to free Raqquill.

Keldor turned to Duncan once again standing in his way. The captain looked sternly at the young lad. "It truly does hurt me to say this, but I arrest you for crimes against the crown Keldor."

"No.' Keldor snapped at his former mentor. 'Like I've told you I will not be punished!"

Duncan held out the cuffs ready to shackle Keldor. Evelyn cried out. "Father please no you can't do this!" as she took hold of her father's arm.

Duncan saw Keldor step away from the cell door; Evelyn walking by to join his side. "Evelyn please stay out of this; I know you have feelings for the boy, but his actions need to be dealt with."

Evelyn fought with her emotions, her love for her father and the new longing to be Keldor's lover; she stood firm standing in her father's way. "Father please you mustn't!"

Duncan turned to his daughter who was on Keldor's left, his grip must have slackened slightly as Keldor was able to place the mask over his face and screamed at this power took control again. "I will see you again Evelyn!"

With the luck half turned the beast-hunter broke free from his cell; door freely swinging open. Raqquill looked right into the guards eyes; before leap at the captain of the guard and slammed him hard down to the floor, Duncan shouted for assistance, guards came running to aid their commander. His daughter Teela heard the calls of her father; she and Andra came running to the stair well of the dungeon just as Keldor pushed forward, the beast running up the stair with him. "Our time will come Raqquill, if not tonight!"

Ritter pulled him away to one side, to other's it looked like the guard had taken the hunter into custody once again, but Ritter leaned in and whispered. "Leave now as advised hunter or maybe it'll be your skin that'll get cut!"

This didn't settle well with the hunter and Raqquill pulled his hand away then pushed Ritter back, as he wanted to fight, he wanted to kill and actually growled in his face. Again Keldor shook his head, the beast-hunter now seeing that there was no use in fighting backed away, as it would only led back to a cell. "Go now or your fight with the king will end up the same as before." They turn away from Duncan as he get to his feet.

"Not like this Keldor.' Duncan sounded disappointed. 'Do not turn your back on this... On the life my Sarah gave to you!"

Serkan looked back over his shoulder shacking his head. "It's on and on with you isn't it Duncan; why can't you see that I want more than my forced place in life.' Keldor saw Teela turn to her father, she was wondering why she hadn't come for Keldor yet this time. 'hey guardian perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me!"

"Is that a challenge?" snapped Teela turning back to Keldor and his allies, her weapon in hand.

Teela saw the clear sharp glare in Keldor's eye, as he looked right at Evelyn's sister. "Temper... Temper now there my young one; I wouldn't dream of challenging the king's great captain of the guard!"

"Pity! Why not?" Teela asked.

Serkan looked down at Teela's hands her grip tightening around her weapon, the concealing mask hiding his angry and rage. "Well, as far as cunning goes, I got the ly'hon's share. But, when it comes to brute strength.' he paused casting a look over at Duncan quickly. 'I'm afraid I'm at the shallow end of the gene pool, but Teela do know this I will return... And know that when I do my mind and might will be at it's strongest!" and with that he and the hunter run for their freedom.

"Pursue him!" pointing Teela to Andra; the warrioress ran after them; Teela coming in to her father side.

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In the end through love and hate; those even close to the palace were actually willing to stand with Keldor; in the early hours of dawn Ritter came to Evelyn. "It is time to hear what your lover as to say, Evelyn, plans need to be heard, but if he can't hold my gain, then know this daughter of Duncan I'll gladly walk away... Even if it means being held down by the king!"

"Ritter know that I am more than that to him; when this is all said and done; I will be by his side as his wife... The new king and queen of Eternia; this land in our image." She truly believed wholeheartedly with the words she had spoken. With no need to question her Ritter left with Evelyn down the corridor and soon they were safe out of Eternia walls; as the pair were willingly joining Serkan fight.

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Serkan eyed himself up in the reflective surface on a clear flowing river; his main goal is to conquer the mysterious fortress of Castle Griogair; his belief is that the castle would be a more fitting place for his time of rule. Serkan's allies as he called had gathered at the foot of the ruin hand of Lettam; where Raqquill and Ritter could be heard talking; side by side with Evelyn.

Serkan stood in the shadows listening to their conversation; and as he looked out at the band of fellow outcasts and warriors he had gathered around him for his quest as the Masters of Skoltr; he truly felt capable of leading him now forward to toppling Randor and obtaining what he believes is now rightfully his.

The quartet were waiting for Serkan to appear; they were then joined by Kronis and Rexin. "That damn lousy Duncan; I know that he's your father Evelyn, but I'd like to cut him in two." Evelyn cast him a look; Ritter fell silent and Kronis just started laughing straight away as he heard the hunter's word.

"Will you stop this messing around, this is no laughing matter. Blast you!' snapped Serkan addressing Kronis, as he entered the picture. 'Just look at you all, no wonder you've spent so much time at the bottom of the barrel!" Kronis looked away, a hint of shame could be seen on his face.

"But no longer right Serkan, as I've been dangling like this for far too long; enough is enough and it's time for a change.' grinned Ritter coldly at Serkan, as he nudged him in the side. 'You've already made it clear to me; that if I stick with you I'd be so much better off."

Serkan nodded, he was glad to have one as Ritter by his side. "Oh yes aligned to my vision we will have them already to answer our every damn whim!"

Raqquill looked his taken leader squarely in the eye and asked. "So then Serkan when do we begin our assault on Eternia? As I can already taste their prince's blood on my very lips." The hunter placing a finger to his lips and ran it around his top lip.

"The stars are truly in alignment for us dear hunter!" replied Evelyn looking up at the starlit sky above their heads.

From his stand point Serkan could see their hunger to strike the palace and fast, to hold his power over Raqquill and the others who stand as his master, he full out knew he had to act fast. "Oh yes she is right Raqquill; as at last the time as come! I your master command you my warriors to stand and join me, tell me please if you are allied to my vision and brain!"

"We are here aren't we Serkan.' stated Kronis closing his jaw down sharply, casting a hand at the others. 'Doesn't that show you where our loyalties line!"

"A wise choice, if you don't want to angry me Kronis.' snapped Serkan. 'As we will force those who work against us down on their bended knee."

Evelyn nodded in agreement, then with a flick of her hair stated her agreement. "I will be by your side forever Serkan; Adam can not be allowed to be king!"

"So then Master of the Skoltr just why have you summoned us here?" questioned Torrant raising an eyebrow.

"I've ask you to join as my kin as you are my means of power over this world! My masters we will soon march on the palace; force Randor and his insignificant son down to their knees, knowing my name... None in Eternia will stand in our way!"

"Oh it will be the greatest of days indeed..." grunted Raqquill, a grin of pleasure across his worn face.

"Yes if it wasn't for the likes of Randor and his drive for his own son above all other I would be a better man." stated Ritter; placing his left hand on his sword's hilt.

"It pleases me to hear that Serkan." grinned Rexin, clinching his hand into a fist.

"Yes indeed, we all have our axes to bare against Randor, I too would fair a batter life if it wasn't for his hand leading us to war..." Kronas tightening the straps of his weapon arm.

Raqquill felt the fur of his coverings, as the evening air picked up and blow over the cliff top of the ruins. "Yeah I hate those who answer to the king, his son stopped me from having my kill; that Ly`hon would have feel so damn good on my flesh." he ended by licking his tongue over his cut teeth.

Evelyn rolled her eyes at their drive and alliance to Keldor; as hers was the purest and full of emotion. 'He shall in time see fondly of me, and then I will have his hand within mine!' "There is nothing extra special about Randor; you will reign well Serkan... You will reign well!" stated Evelyn to her love, looking longingly into his shadow ringed eyes.

"Yes forever they will know my name; as it should be.' Serkan laughed coldly, looking to the hunter. 'Now like I've stated; you must be aligned to my vision... Oh yes stand with my and you won't be disappointed!"

Kronis turned to his new placed master. "Out in the Ingvarr lands, I used to shiver when I heard the name Randor!"

"Randor!" chipped in Raqquill.

And Raqquill saw Kronis shiver down to his boots. "Ohh that was chilling, do it again oh hunter!"

"Rrraaaoonnuullll!"

"OOOHHHH!" Kronis laughed with a silt shiver.

"Stop this madness, I want an army not a fool's circus.' Serkan actually forced to talk over their out burst. 'I once thought that an alignment like this wasn't essential, as it seems crude and unreasonable, but now it is needed above all else if we are to gain just a glimmer of potential!" Serkan walked calmly through the reined temple.

Serkan paces slowly around to Kronis, who is clinching his armed-weapon. "I know now that your powers are somewhat essential, and I ask of you all to pay attention as my words as to you all they are of true importance, if you wish to stand once again with your heads held him!"

"Our master is talking kings and successions; you must hear and come to his will!' Evelyn looks over at Raqquill and Kronis, as they didn't yet match his gaze. 'Hear his plan and even you can't be caught unawares!"

Serkan is standing on the ledge his head lifted high, rocks cracked and crumbled falling to the ground below. He then turned away from the ledge placing a hand on Torrant's shoulder, the scaled armoured warrior turning to face him. "So then prepare for the chance of a lifetime. Be prepared for sensational news; as for us all a shining new era is tiptoeing nearer!"

"Ok great Master of the Skoltr, just where do we feature?" no doubt Kronis meant simply just himself than the others around him, as he rubbed a hand up over his weaponised arm.

Serkan grinned and grabbed hold of Kronis's jaw. "Just hear my words and listen.' Kronis nodded; then Serkan let go. The outlaw rubbed his cheeks, which were now a bruised red. 'I know my plans come off sounding sordid, but I will not waste your time as I promised each one of you, will soon be rewarded when at last I am given my dues!" Placing an arm around Evelyn.

She kisses him and ends by stating. "Be prepared!"

"Oh we're prepared all right Serkan."

"Yeah, prepared.' laughed the hunter. 'We'll be prepared for the blood of Randor." cried out Raqquill, slamming his clinched fist in his open hand.

"Oh yes Raqquill we are going to kill Randor and his son too."

Evelyn snapped her head around at Serkan without a words. Her love simply nodded back at her; Evelyn then returned his smile. "Then march with me now;' he stated rallying this group. 'Come with me and let's show them who'll be king. And as our slaves his guards won't be all that bad."

"Then by your side Serkan we'll be... I'll force them down to their knees.' said Raqquill as Kronis takes his cloak. 'It's bloody great that we'll soon be connected, with a ruler who'll be there to aid us!" The hunter now holding his black cloak.

"Of course, you'll be expected to take certain duties on board.' Raqquill heard this and raised his brow. 'Yes the future is littered with prises and as I'm the main addressee, I must emphasize is you won't get a sniff without me!"

Evelyn nodded, as she never broke her gaze; as she was in true ore of the power her love commanded and gained from the other master's. "So prepare for the coup of the century, be prepared for the glory of his might!' Serken smiling delightfully at the words his true queen had for him. 'It is damn simply why he'll be the king undisputed, respected, saluted and seen for the wonder he is." At hearing this Serkan nodded at every word.

"Enough of this talk now Serkan; lets head into battle show them whose ruler; I will not be over looked again!" called out Kronis leading the way.

"Here my followers is what we shall do to topple the king." His masters of the Skoltr gathered closely around their leader to hear of his plan to strike the palace.

With the plan said, Keldor stood tall before his fellow masters and stated his promise to them. "I will rule you all well; that my allies I promise you!"

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As he knew what was about to happen and that he was going to stand by Keldor and aid him in his fight to topple Randor; Ritter approached Kartor in the hopes of having more in the palace to aid him. "Dear friend you were always by my side...' Ritter now sat by his friends side, his arm stretched across his shoulder a pint glass half full and another one empty before them on the table. 'I don't want the hand of the king to cost you."

"I know my duties Ritter, I have nothing to fear."

Ritter at here Kartor's blind faith shook his head. "The king only sees fit to promote those who warship at his feet... Kartor someone can change that... You only have to serve him."

Kartor looked worried, 'What have you gotten you eyes set on now old friend.'

"Come now, there is no need to look at me like that. I am your friend, but we now step into man's boots... Yes we stand in the same uniform and hold our heads high in the king's name. The only thing that's different now is that I want more!' stated the soldier, who's willing to turn on his king. 'I only want to help you... I ask for you to join the Masters of the Skoltr!"

Kartor however turned him down. "This is mad, you can't be serious...' He slammed his glass down on the table and pulled the bench back. He pulled himself up and was ready to walk away; Ritter grabbed hold of Kartor's arm. His friend unable to free himself. Kartor looked down at Ritter and shook his head. 'No doubt you've fallen under the folly of Keldor."

"Ha... folly is it, why then do I find myself trapped down in the dwellings of the dungeons of the palace and not at the king's side?' Ritter found that his hand had fall to his side and was now firm on the hilt of his sword. 'I turned my back on Randor's rule... I stood willingly to question the prince... Come you can gain whatever rule you require with Keldor as king."

Kartor was able to pull his arm away; he backed away to the door and ran out the door.

Ritter couldn't at this early stage let Kartor to be able to rang the alarm. Ritter drew his sword and chased after him. "You wish to waste my time, I trusted you, I actually thought you would see things my way."

Kartor heard the cries of his friend and turned one last time to face Ritter, the guard not noticing the drawn sword. "You were wrong Ritter, you've lost your way... Keldor as to be stopped." Ritter attacked his former friend, backing him down a dark alleyway near the barracks leaving him to dead.

A few hours later Malcom had found the dead body of Kartor, he swiped a hand over his facial hair. "A traitor is in our midst... This can not be allowed to get out of hand... The culprit must be found... The captain of the guard must be told of this unprovoked attack." The sound of the alert ringing out through the kingdom and that night the palace was put on high alert. Things had truly changed for Eternia in such a short time.

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It was the morning of Adam's birthday, in the grey light of dusk slowly lighting up the kingdom of Eternia, but for Serkan that didn't fill him with joy, as he stands on an overhanging rock ledge looking down on the city and with the mask touching his dark flesh he truly felt ready to cast his strike on Eternia.

Serkan pace a bit and kick an old peace of slat off the edge. "This is it, this is our battle...' Kronis grinned as he stood by Serkan's side; the former soldier waiting for his orders. Serkan with his head held high and his hand steady he turned to Kronis.

"You have your orders, it is time to act... Kronis march forward first and cause your damage; let Randor regret casting you aside!"

The slim and slender figure of Evelyn stepped forwards. "Oh Kronis I can feel it, this is the right time to attack the palace of Eternia!"

The tall and muscular warrior nodded in agreement, "Oh yeah I know what to do.' Kronis then rubbed his arm up his weaponised arm stated further. 'It's fully locked and loaded, ready to take aim... We're going to make them pay... This is going to be easy and they are going to hurt!" and with that said Kronis left their make shift camp on the ground of the ruin hand of Lettam heading across Eternia marching on to the main capital under his cloak, keeping his head down and the cloak up covering his features. Kronis was solely driven by the thirst to course damage.

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Kronis cast off his cloak it dropping down to the floor and raises is weaponised arm ready to open fire 'This is going to be easy... They've only got mere seconds to form a residence... I've had all my life to plan this.' The guards turned sharply around studded at what they were seeing.

A soldier looked through his helmet, starring at the once soldier of the guard. "Halt who goes there?" a question that wasn't going to be answered politely by the intruder.

Kronis, the Keldor's weapon master stood firm and bold, and with a very coarse look on his face picked his targets carefully and taking them out fast. The guard by the gates was thrown backwards into the wooden door behind him and falling hard to the floor.

Teela was one of the first to hear the rounds of blaster fire and the explosions; being alert she went ran to the nearest window to see what was happening. She was joined by her father Duncan as she stood looking down to see the intruder fighting his way up the main stair case to the palace doors.

Kronis fired off a further few rounds of ammo; just blasting anything or anyone in his path; causing terror and mayhem as were his orders, Kronis laughing with each direct hit.

Citizens of Eternia running for cover in their homes or any near shelter as fast as they could. Duncan thought that he saw something familiar in the face of the intruder; Teela turned to her father to her side and saw the look on his face. "What is it father?"

"It could be nothing, but I believe I know that face." stated Duncan looking down on the trouble below.

"Who is he father?' asked Teela, her father didn't answer, 'Well whoever he is father, he's attack our city and he's gotta be stopped." and with that she turned and ran to speak with the king.

They came running into the throne room; out of breath and stood before their king. Randor looked rather shocked by this. "Randor quick; we are under attack; no doubt Keldor's gathering is come for your head!"

The king didn't have to think long, and hoping that it wasn't too late gives the order to Duncan and Teela; "Please your lady take a squad of my guards, I ask of you do all that you can to protect my kingdom and it's people. Do whatever it takes to stop him."

Teela turned respectfully to her king. "Your guards will take care of him, sir. He will be no match for your taught men!" replied Teela.

He nodded. "Now go Teela, I can't allow the people of my kingdom to be in danger." Teela headed out after Kronis with Andra and Orius close by her side.

Kronis took down an Eternia guard, as Teela and a hand full of soldiers marched forward Kronis knew that he must protect himself from their frontal attack and bent down and took the soldier's shield. Kronis banging his weaponised arm on the shield before he charged at the kings guards. He looked into the pupils of their eyes, pointing right at the female guard. "Stop me if you can guard, I'll see you down on your hide." Then he stood ready to take aim at the guards who were willing to stand bravely and nobly in his way.

Serkan stands above the carnage, laughing with true pride at his hand in the fall of many. "Soon you will fall Randor and then Eternia will be in my power!" he said to himself, snapping his right hand into a clinch fist.

And before the guards could assemble on mass; Serkan had sent down his further warriors; under their cloaks the masters had been able to force their way up the stairs of the palace joining Kronis as the guards attention was solely directed onto the main intruder.

Kronis was then joined by Evelyn. "This is it Evelyn... You were right it is the perfect time and we've made it. Eternia will fall." he stated relishing his accomplishment.

She smiled darkly at her comrade. "Our next more Kronis is to open a clear path to the king... So that our master can walk on through the palace and came face-to-face with King Randor.' ordered Evelyn. 'So take them down and make them hurt!"

"Let's go check this out!" Kronis runs on ahead taking down a number of the king's guards.

The soldiers of Eternia used all their skills as warriors to hold off Keldor's army; however, as they stood side by side the masters wreaks havoc on the Royal Palace all doing Keldor's bidding.

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The female cloaked figure stood before the captain and Teela; Teela trying to look under the hood to catch a glimpse of who hid under the black cloak. Then Evelyn lifted up the hood the cloak fulling back down to the floor.

Teela and her father's life's were changed forever as Evelyn their relative had revealed her to have turned her back on all they hold true by willing to stand at Keldor's side. "Why choose this path Evelyn?' question her father, hands firmly place on his hips, she could hear the anger come through the lines of worry and concern for her. 'Haven't I been there for you, haven't I at every turn offered you love and guidance!?"

"Father I was never the apple of your eye.' Evelyn looking now solely at Teela. 'I knew I was more Sarah's child and I could live with that, however what I couldn't over look was your blatant disregard for a good soldier who would lay his life down for what's right all because of the whims of the mindless prince."

"Please tell us a line and say it isn't so." blurted out Teela unable to believe or comprehend this mislead mind set of her sister.

"Look around you Teela this is what's happening, no lies and stories... I am prepared to stand by the one I love, the one a know inside!"

Duncan shook his head, he truly wished that he had time to talk with Evelyn, however time wasn't on his side as there was yet another explosion in the grounds of the palace.

Adam is seen running down the slope of the bottom of the palace; he's running to aid in battle coming to the side of his father's guards to protect his kingdom. Kronis's teeth are clenched; the outlaw is truly ready to fight and take down as many Eternia's as he can. Their thoughts were rather similar in tone. 'This is it, what I've been trained for... It's my time to strike, my time to fight. Today history will be made because of me and my actions!'

Seeing the prince enter the fray brought Serkan down from the cliff face, he slowly made his way to the palace, people in the town people he once knew and trusted turning their backs on him in fear as the skulled figure stood now ready to fight. Adam now stood before his enemy, each one weapon in hand Adam pointed the tip of his spear at the master. "Keldor!" Serkan turned around and raised a brow, at hearing his old name bring called out by Adam.

"Mmmm-mmm?"

"So what do you hope to achieve by all this?' Serkan did not reply to Adam's question. 'Come on now you've to do better than that friend!"

"Oh friends is it now;' chipped in Serkan, mocking Adam's call for friendship. 'is that what you still think we are?"

Adam saw the differences in his once allies appearance and stature, but didn't feel like this wasn't salvageable. Through the eyes of the mask, Serkan looked directly into Adam's eyes. He wanted him to feel his words, his mind. "Know that you're no friend nor will you be an alley of mine... Adam you definitely mean nothing to me now... Our friendship is done, through!" His tone was cold and dark, swiping his hands out before him.

Adam stepped back, he truly couldn't believe his words, it really upset him."Please done I can't believe this, come stop this madness right now and we can still stand side by side!" replied Adam to Keldor's harsh comments.

Serkan stood his ground in front of Adam, and gave a mocking laugh. "No not any more Adam, this it it my time to shine... Know hat your time is at an end!"

"You started this path; you can be the one to end it. My father is a great ruler, so then Keldor why do this, why challenge me here and now?' Again Serkan choice not to answer. 'Well just look around you the arm you bring will fall to Eternia's guards and then you'll be asking for forgiveness."

"Oh Adam... I truly quiver with fear." and ended with a telling wink and shiver.

"Don't do that!' snapped Adam knowing about the wink; referencing back to the time Adam had played his cards to Ritter. 'Don't be this way... back down and join our hand!"

"Back down, ah, you really don't realise what's gone on... What as happened around you. How can you be so blind Adam!?"

"This is enough... Lower your weapon no Keldor and you can still keep your life." called out Duncan, the captain weapon in hand to make his stand against a person he felt as his son.

"Why if it isn't Duncan descending from on high to mingle with the commoners.' said Keldor sarcastically overjoyed. 'Such impeccable timing as always captain of the guard." snapped Serkan, as he felt his staff being held at bay by Duncan's club.

Serkan turned on the spot to face Duncan; he held his own against the might of Duncan's club, before he was pushed aside by the captain. Raqquill in his master's aid came running in. Duncan was caught off guard, as the next thing he knew was that the hunter had brought him down to the ground after charging straight into his side.

Raqquill stood tall above the captain, a grin on his face; he came in to stamp down on Duncan's chest. A strike hit his armour across the chest plate; the hunter let out a growl as he was stopped. "What is the meaning of this!"

"Ha, well look whose here!" commented Adam, as he took his stands, holding tightly his shield and spear to protect the captain.

"Adam! You cost me a kill, now let's see if I can't make that face of yours pay.' The beast-hunter comes for the young prince, the young male take a defensive stand. 'Your stand before me with courage young blonde prince, know that, that will be your undoing." laughed the hunter, as Adam stands before him ready to fight.

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The beast-hunter had to give the plucky prince some credit as Adam did put up a good fight, however no matter how any blow Adam got in on the hunter Raqquill was far too strong and able to hold out against the prince. He realising the gap in battle the hunter took advantage take Adam down to the ground with a throw down. Adam in the fall dropped his shield, Raqquill kneed on the prince's chest. Adam had to hold up his arms over his face to try and protect himself from the hunter's rapid blows. Raqquill got to his feet and stood tall towering over the prince and snapped with ease Adam's spear; then with the spear bit in hand stabbed Adam in the side. "Ha no doubt it's goina sting being taken out by your own weapons."

Blood could be seen from the wound, the prince clutched the left side of his chest and reeling in pain. "Oh dear Teela'Na." stated the captain in true shock, as he saw that Adam was hurt.

Duncan aided the prince to his feet; Adam tried to speak. "Now don't say a word Adam; you are hurt I must get you to the infirmary." silenced Duncan.

"No I can't leave the battlefield;' stated the young prince, through guts and bravery pushing Duncan off. 'I must fight... Must stand by my father's man!" Adam struggled to speak through the pain, falling to one knee.

Duncan saw the pain he was in, but the prince's eyes were focused. 'You have truly come along way.' he thought. It was truly heart-lifting to see that heart, that desire, that grit, that determination. "Please now don't argue; you have fought well, but I can't see you die for your bravery." Duncan quickly got him to his feet once again, most of Adam's weight leaning heavy onto Duncan's side.

Serkan called out menacingly to the captain of the guard. "Don't you dare... Don't you dare turn your back on me now Duncan, this is far from over blast you... The boy prince most fall, you're only prolonging the agony!" At hearing this Duncan looked back over his shoulder; he at that point in time wanted nothing more than to silence the self proclaimed master, but knew that he must protect Adam first and foremost. He turned back shacking his head and did the right thing making his way with Adam back inside the palace; as knew the prince was in dire need of treatment.

Kronis heard his new master's anger; he received a signal from Evelyn to join Serkan's side; he smiled as he turned away from his battle and came running in snapping his jaw as he now took aim and targeted Duncan and the hurt Adam; Teela and Krass on receiving their captain's mark came running into defend them.

The guardsman had put up a stern fight, which allowed the captain to aid the prince back into the palace, taking Adam down to the infirmary so that he could receive emergency treatment.

As the guards battled with Kronis it looked like they were able to hold him back, but the outlaw was able within a slip second to take aim and fire. The blast from the outlaw's weapon hit Krass hard. The soldier was forced down to one knee, the large soldier looked back at Serkan's follower. "Come do you really thing blind sighting me means that you're got what it take to slow me down, ha think again, snips." joked Krass.

"Say what you will, but now Serkan's got the best in his corner, you're going to feel his power and pain."

"Do you really think that Kronis... Do you think you've got what it takes to topple the king?" snapped Krass turning sharply to face the former guard of Eternia.

"You're damn right I do!' Kronis was moving in for another strike. 'We are the power we are the masters, so you can bloody well say what you want as it wont make any difference!"

Shaken Krass got to his feet, wincing slightly as he fought through the pain to fight on. "Well I think your wrong, boy... We've been trained by the best... Meaning we are the best!" stated Krass, the two warrior stood in stand off, waiting up each one's muster.

Krass and Kronis came to blows once again, around them other guardsman provided a shield of protection around the prince; protecting him from the master's attack. All the time Ritter keeping himself far away from the actions; he was on Serkan's side after all and was now merely playing his part and in Serkan's eyes carrying it off very well indeed.