Lincoln opened his eyes as the sun shined directly at his face. As Lincoln regained his scenes, his scenes of touch told him something on his left shoulder. Lincoln looked over and saw it was none other then Haiku. The hood and mask protected her face,as patches of sun found it's way through the leaves of the trees. Lincoln soon realised that her hand was resting on his, causing him to smile.
Lincoln looked past her to his sister, to discover she was asleep as well. But was leaning backwards with her head down instead of to her right. She looked comfortable enough so Lincoln didn't give it much thought.
Next there was Lisa. She was lied on her side, thanks to her small size she fit on the seat comfortably. Even in their short time knowing each other, Lincoln found it easy to forget how old she really was. He hopped she will get off easy. She might be smart, but at the end of the day, she was still only 4 years old.
Lincoln finally looked out to the field and thought about Lynn. He doubted Lynn would take his offer, but he thought he should make it anyway. She would either have turned it down because she was confident she could take care of herself, because she was almost killed near by, or even because she was actually following them. She was unpredictable at times and this was one of those times.
Lincoln slowly and gently rests his head on Haiku's. Perhaps he could get a little longer. "We are here!" King Lynn bellowed, waking the girls.
"So much for that idea." Lincoln thought to himself, with a bit of displeasure.
They was at the base of a single mountain. The mud path lead to nowhere. Or so it appeared. King Lynn dismounted his horse and approached the mountain. He took a amulet out. It was engraved gold, with a emerald at the centre. He pressed the amulet against the mountain a section dropped into the ground. Inside the mountain their was a smooth corridor with dips in the walls for the torches.
The group looked around in curiosity. "Is this the royal mountain?" Lincoln asked.
"I believe so." Lisa answers.
They was taken to some cells and thrown in. They was still wearing their shackles and chains. "Your trial will be at twilight (midnight)." One of the knights informed them.
"So what should we do now?" Lucy asked.
"The most important thing we can do is work on our defence." Lisa answered.
"You think they will listen?" Lincoln questioned.
"What else can we do?" Lisa responded.
"We can prove ourselves." Haiku answered with determination.
Later.
A group of 2 knights, 3 wizards, 2 vampires and a werewolf approached the cell door. "It is time for your trial." One of the knights spoke.
"We are going to unchain you but don't try anything." The werewolf spoke in a commanding tone. He was by far the tallest. None of them reached past his chest. It was obvious that his werewolf form increased his size. This meant that this werewolf was fully matured, and not to be taken lightly.
The group complied as they was freed from the restricting metal, that clanged on the floor without being supported. The group was taken to the centre of what could only be described as a colosseum. And they were today's entertainment. It was separated into 3 sections; Humans, Vampires, Werewolves. The was a almost over whelming sound of talking.
King Lynn entered the centre and spoke. I have brought these four here today to be charged for the war crime of taking The Dead Slayer!" He announced loud enough for everyone to here.
"What is the names of the accused?" A female werewolf asked.
"Lincoln Sunscorn!" Lincoln announced. This caused a few gasps and mutters.
"Lucy Sunscorn!" Lucy added on this caused a few more mutters.
"Haiku Twilight!" Haiku proclaimed. All the vampires gasped and began to talk amoung themselves.
"Lisa Couldren!" Lisa informed the crowd. This also caused a lot of shock as well.
"These are no common names you are accusing King Loud!" Another king spoke.
"Do you have any proof!?" Haiku's farther questioned, clearly angered at the accusation.
"I do." King Lynn proclaimed. With that 2 knights pushed in a large cart with all the items of the accused. Including The Dead Slayer. He picked up The Dead Slayer and handed it to Lincoln. "Show them." He ordered. Lincoln nodded and lifted it into the air. King Lynn Loud stood back as a blue flame shot out of The Dead Slayer and formed into a sword.
"Lincoln the survivor." Was proudly etched into the sides of the sword. The spectators burst into conversations among themselves.
With Lynn.
"Where are they?" Lynn questioned aloud. She had been trying to find them all day but has had no luck. She could not find their scent and the snow was not helping. Winter was finally here. Atlas the sun had set so she could swap to her werewolf forum to keep warm. She soon noticed a green light piercing the darkness of the night.
Lynn gasped. "No." She mutter. Lynn scrambled up a tree and began to go from tree to tree. She managed to get fairly close without being caught. She noticed a dark cloaked figure standing on top of the dragon's head. The snow melted and trees burned to ash as the army of the dead marched towards their target.
Lynn hopped from tree to tree as she followed them.
Soon with Lincoln, Haiku, Lucy and Lisa.
Everyone had finished talking about Lincoln igniting The Dead Slayer. The Dead Slayer had been taken off Lincoln and was with the rest of the group's items.
"Might I ask why you retrieved The Dead Slayer?" One of the Queens asked.
"It is the most effective way to kill the necromancer." Lisa calmly answered.
"And why did the vampire members agree to this!?" A vampire emperors questioned with outrage.
"Lincoln is my brother. I trust him with The Dead Slayer." Lucy answered. Both Lincoln and Lucy looked at eachother with a small smile.
"And what about you, Twilight!?" The vampire empress questions.
Haiku reached for Lincoln's hand and Lincoln complied. This caused a large amount of talk amoung the spectators. It wasn't illegal. It was just rare and some did look down upon it including some of the spectators there now. "I trust Lincoln with my hart." Haiku confessed.
"And you do not think he is using you?" The vampire emperess questioned.
The accusation shocked all 4 of the accused. Lincoln's shock was soon replaced by anger. A deep, seething, unsational anger. "THAT IS A LIE!" Lincoln roared with as much volume and agresstion he could manage. The empathises hurt Lincoln's throat and caused the empress recoil in shock.
"Lincoln." Haiku called soothingly to the white haired boy, as she placed her hand on his shoulder. "I know you would never do such a thing."
Lincoln turned to her, with a expretion that perfectly showed that he was worried about what Haiku thought of him. "Haiku...I-"
"Sshhhhh." Haiku interupted Lincoln. "I know." Haiku then pulled Lincoln into a hug. Lincoln began to calm down as hugged Haiku back.
Sorry this took so long. The next one will be the final chapter.