Chp 25:
Chp: 25
The shy had turned pitch black Zoran realised. He felt the darkness surround him, empower him fuelling him. His powers had formed black armour around him. It consisted of his gauntlet, black metallic looking boots, a lightweight spiked black chest piece and a helmet that covered his face that had two spikes jutting from the top. (That's my best description of the daedric armour from skyrim. Just look up a picture.)
Digging his gauntlet's claws into the side of the building he slid down the side of the building. His claws caused a loud scraping nose to echo throughout the square. All eyes turned to him. Elsa had just collapsed onto the ground though considering her injuries Zoran wasn't surprised. He glared at Hans. His red reptilian eyes shone through his helmet.
Hans seemed unnerved by Zoran. The king of the Southern isles was the first to recover. "Archers!" He ordered. A Single arrow shot at Zoran. Zoran glanced at the arrow. It began to glow black then it stopped mid-air. Zoran eyes narrowed slightly. Then the arrow spun around at the archer. Zoran clenched his fist and the arrow shot back at the archer burring itself in the wall beside him.
Zoran's gaze returned to the stage. The duke was the next to respond. Frantically he fled behind his two guards. "Get him." The guards hesitated. The duke growled.
"He won't kill you he's too noble." The guards uncertainly moved forward. Zoran didn't move. His eyes remained fixed on the duke. When they got within two meters of Zoran, one of them lunged at him. Zoran with near blinding speed whipped out his sword slashing the man's face and chest as he drew it then without even blinking stabbed the sword straight at the other guard's heart.
Zoran kept his eyes on the duke the whole time. He twisted his sword then jerked it out. Both men collapsed onto the floor as two pools of blood began to stain the ground.
"You're too used to fighting the good guys. People that have a large political idea or vision." Zoran said walking forward. "Let me tell you something. I'm not a good guy. I don't have a big plan I don't have a vision. I have a creed that I live by. It goes like this." Zoran walked forward a step.
"You hurt the ones I love…" Then he took another step and pointed his sword at the Duke. Then moved it to Orenstein and finally pointed it at Hans.
"And I kill you."
That seemed to snap them out of their daze. "Guards!" Orenstein yelled. The duke leapt from the stage and started running away. Hans lunged at Elsa and roughly dragged her to her feet. Then he pressed a knife against her throat.
Zoran's glare intensified then something happened that shocked him. Julian who had been standing slightly behind Hans, grabbed his hand ripped the knife from it and pulled Hans away from Elsa. Then he threw him of the floor and onto the ground in front of the stage.
"I am a Silver Fang. I protect the innocent." He roared. The guards that Orenstein had called rushed into the courtyard. The leader who was dressed in silver looked at Julian then at Hans.
"Julian what are you doing?" He demanded. Julian pulled out his spear and spun it with threatening speed and strength.
"What's necessary Gough." Gough growled. "Silver Fangs destroy the traitor and the monsters." Zoran recognised all of the Silver fangs but one stood out. The large one with a red feather in his helmet. "Payback time." Zoran muttered under his breath. Then he felt someone come up beside him. Zoran was surprised to see Gary.
"Good to see you." Zoran said. Gary nodded.
"I wouldn't miss this for anything." Zoran nodded. "Protect Elsa and Anna." Gary obeyed the order and moved over to the stage. Zoran took his sword in two hands and smirked under his helmet.
"The silver fangs die now!" He shouted as he charged. The silver fangs roared a battle cry as they met his charge. Zoran called on his powers and leap into the air. The darkness of the sky gripped him and pulled him skyward allowing him to leap over the initial line of silver fangs and leap directly at two that were slagging behind. One was wielding a bow while the other was using a gun.
Zoran gripped his sword tightly as he came down on top of the archer plunging his sword deep into the man's chest. The gunner pointed the gun at Zoran's head but before he could fire Zoran clasped the front of the gun covering the nossil with his hand and sent black fire through the gun.
The man pulled the trigger but instead of going forwards the bullet shot backwards and it as well as Zoran's fire burst out the back of the man's gun and struck him square in the face. As the man fell Zoran grabbed a pistol that was strapped to the man's belt pointed and fired at a silver fang that had turned to attack him. All three men died instantly.
Zoran swung around and met his next assailant head on. A man wielding two katanas. He whirled like a tornado of steel and death. Zoran pulled his sword back and held it at a slight angle beside his face. The silver fang stabbed at Zoran. Zoran swung his sword in a large ark and swatted the knife skywards. Another silver fang wielding a sword stabbed at Zoran.
Zoran twitched his head slightly to avoide the blade then twisted his sword slightly hoping to decapitate the man. The silver fang dropped to his knees to avoide the blade then another wielding a spear stabbed at Zoran. Zoran using his left hand swatted the spear away then send a blast of black energy at the assailant. In the brief pause Zoran looked to see what his allies were doing.
Gary had just slit a silver fangs throat and was now fighting one that was wielding two small axes. Anna was behind him trying to tend to Elsa. Kristoff had tackled a silver fang and was wrestling with him on the ground. Julian was battling near the stage with three warriors. He was skilfully forcing them in each other's way in order to keep them from doing any real damage. Zoran sprinted at the stage.
Leaping up he met a guard. Zoran sidestepped his thrust and buried his sword deep in the man's gut. Pulling it out he rubbed his hand off it to set the blade on fire with his powers. Then he raised the blade above his head and slashed the chains that were holding Marshmallow. The beast roared and stood up.
"NOBODY… HURTS… MAMA!" He roared as he slamed his fist down an four guards and a silver fang. Zoran spun around and saw seven assailents running at him. Zoran leapt from the stage and rushed at a guard. Several men in the crowd had joined the fight.
Zoran spotted something that man him stop dead. A small girl was cowering and crying covered in blood. Zoran saw guard rush past her. She was only three or four. Zoran rushed fowrad and grabbed her trying to get her away from the fighting. He grabbed her and held her.
"You'll be alright little one." He said. As he blocked an axe aimed at his side. Backing up slowly he continued to block the guard. Suddenly Zoran saw an arrow shoot through the air. Instingtivly he threw himself infront of the girl. The arrow glazed his side. Zoran's fist clenched in pain. In his moment of distraction the silver fang with the knifes threw one. It plunged into the right side of Zoran's chest and caused him to roar in pain. He let go of the girl and ripped out the knife.
"Mister!" He heard the girl squeak. Zoran looked up and blocked an axe. "Thanks" he said quickly. Then he kicked out at his assailent and continued to back up. As the reached the edge of the courtyard Zoran said.
"Run little one go home and stay there." The child did as she was told. Zoran heard vaguely behind him. "Thank you mister." Zoran blocked a mace aimed at his face. "Nobody else dies because of me." He growled. Blood was leaking out of his armour but he didn't care.
All he was focused on was not letting anyone die because of his mistakes. He was going to make this right even if it killed him. He was never going to run away again. The large silver fang with the great sword swung low at Zoran. Zoran grabbed the wall behind him and pulled himself up to avoid the blade still suspended Zoran lifted his legs up more to avoid another swing.
This time the sword became stuck in the wall. Zoran slid down the blade and just as he reached the hilt he kicked out with his legs as well as adding some power with his darkness. The man flew backwards into a wall. Zoran leapt down and began running at him. As he did the man grabbed a brick and smashed it against Zoran's head when he got close enough.
Zoran was sent flying as his helmet flew off his head and smashed against the ground. Zoran growled and stood up again.
"Enough!" Someone shouted. Zoran couldn't believe his ears he turned and saw Elsa standing tall and proud on the stage. He wasn't the only one that had stopped. All the fighting ceased as they watched her walk forward.
Zoran noticed she was limping and blood was still flowing from her wounds though they had been bandaged somewhat better. She was looking on the crowd with a cold expression. "You have been beaten Hans. Give up now and you and your army can leave." A man turned to hit Julian but Elsa raised her hand and the ground underneath him froze. He slipped and landed flat on his face. Elsa turned to Hans who was looking up at her with a mix of hate and amazement.
"We will never…" "We surrender!" Hans was interrupted by Orenstein. He moved forward pushing his brother slightly to the side. He reached the stage and bowed before Elsa.
"I apologise Queen Elsa. You are a far greater ruler than I could ever hope to be. You offer us mercy after the atrocities we have committed. I now see how you command the loyalty of such great men." He said gesturing at the crowd.
"It is not the fear of your power or your beauty. It's your kind heart and merciful nature." He slowly got to his feet.
"I invaded your kingdom believing I could ride the world of a monster. I was wrong. Now I see that and I thank you for showing me that." Elsa nodded.
"You are forgiven. Now please, I want you and your army to leave." Orenstein nodded. "That is to be expected. I will also pay compensation."
Elsa again nodded. "I wish to abolish the trading between our two kingdoms. I'm sorry but that is my last wish."
Orenstein bowed. "As you wish. You will never see a southern isles ship in Arendelle again." Elsa smiled. "We might be able to mend relations later but for now I want nothing to do with you or your kingdom." "Thank you merciful Queen." Orenstein said then he turned to his soldiers.
"We leave in ten minutes." Without another word he walked off the stage and moved to the harbour. Hans hastily followed his brother. Elsa smiled slightly and nodded. Then she turned to Gary. "I want you to go up to the castle and free my guards. Then you are to find the duke of Weaslton and throw him out of Arendelle."
Gary bowed. "Yes you majesty." He walked off. "Julian." She called. Julian walked forward. "I want the silver fangs yourself included out of my kingdom. When Gary returns he shall give you Lucia's location." Julian nodded. "Thank you. Your majesty." Elsa's eyes drooped slightly. Suddenly she dropped to her knees and began coughing blood. Zoran rushed forward.
"Elsa!" He screamed in fear. He got to the stage and gently held her. "You came back." She whispered snuggling into his chest and grabbing him weakly.
"Couse I did Elsa." Blood from her mouth was leaking all over his armor. Zoran realized she had passed out. He gently reached a hand under her legs and lifted her up.
"Anna get Tom. I'm going to need some help."
Author's notes:
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Until next time!
Ninja-Cat Sif.