"Over here!"

"No he went over here!"

The guards cried out to each other all frantic as they spread out to search for Heath. They had lost sight of him as he hid in a field of wheat and ran towards the Maddox manor. The wheat was able to shield him from the view of the guards as they headed back towards the town, back to the blacksmith to see if he had returned.

The winter sun belted down heavily upon Heaths back as he struggled to see through the wheat. He had to be less than a hundred meters now from the manor. He had no idea why he was heading back to the scene of the crime. Perhaps it was to allow himself one more look upon the beautiful Ellise before he would run for his life or be executed.

The field of wheat ended as he found himself confronted by the manor. He breathed a deep sigh of relief as he ran towards it, using all of the energy that he had left in his body. Upon approaching the door Heath stopped to catch his breath before realising how uncovered he was and exposed.

"We have been looking for you brother"

Heat turned around to the sound of his brother's voice. Reidar stood, weapon in hand glaring at his younger brother. The tip of his sword was pointed towards Heaths chest, not allowing him the chance to escape.

"So this is what it all comes down to. You hate me that much as a brother that you are willing to kill me?"

Reidar smiled. "I heard what you did, the king told me personally. He stationed me here for the day knowing that you would return. It seems you have a uninvited relationship with the daughter of this house. I would have thought you of all people would have chosen a woman more on your level; scum that is".

"Let me pass. Let me see her once more before I leave"

Reidar's smile spread to a grin full of hate. "I cannot allow you to do that brother. If anything you are to be executed". He took a step backwards to admire his brother one last time. He slightly lowered his sword unintentionally. "Such a shame that you shall be gone soon"

Heath too began to grin. "Such a shame that you lowered your sword"

It took a minute for Reidar to fully understand what his brother had said as Heath slipped away and started to run back into the field of wheat, out of sight. Reidar chased after him, only minorly slowed down by the weight of his armour and sword. After some time had passed, Reidar reapproached the manor, his sword clean without blood. The look on his own face showed disappointment at the fact that he had allowed his brother to escape.