Beginning a War


The young Onyx Rider was led by his mother, the gilded haired woman, into a large palace. The young Onyx Rider stopped to look at one of the guests, the armored knight. The gilded haired woman called her son's name. She signaled for him to follow. The gilded haired woman led the young Onyx Rider to a chair, which he quickly sat in.

"Can't I go with you, mother?" The young Onyx Rider asked.

"Courage, my boy." The gilded haired woman said as she kneed down in front of her son, "You wait just here. I will return soon."

"That's forever." The young Onyx Rider complained.

"Not as long as all that." The gilded haired woman corrected, "And when I get back, we'll see the fireworks."

The gilded haired woman got up and walked down the hall. She stops and turns around.

"No exploring." The gilded haired woman warned.

"Yes, mother." The young Onyx Rider said.


The armored knight walked past many guests, making his way towards the gilded haired woman. He hid in the crowd as she turned and began making her way in his direction.

"Gentlemen, I will protect this item with my very life." The gilded woman stated as she was followed by the king and another individual. Once clear, the armored knight exited the crowd and discreetly followed the gilded haired woman. The gilded haired woman separates from the crowd. Now alone, the armored knight attacks.

The armored knight draws a construct of a blade and stabs the gilded haired woman in the chest.

"You!" The gilded haired woman exclaimed, "You're the traitor."

"I'm just finishing old business." The armored knight declared.

"The Clan Wars are over." The gilded haired woman stated, "Your business is over."

"Then perhaps I shall start a war of my own." The armored knight said.

The armored knight walked away. The gilded haired woman tried to follow, but stumbled and fell.


The young Onyx Rider pushed through the gathered crowd to see the gilded haired woman lying dead on the floor. Everyone backs away, they knew the young Onyx Rider was the son of the gilded haired woman, leader of the Rider Clan.

"Come, boy." One of the guests called.

The young Onyx Rider backed away, cautiously. He turned back to his mother's body. The young Onyx Rider could not hear his name being called.

"Look at me." The king said.

The young Onyx Rider turned to the king.