When the seat halted movement, Raven hopped off. As the seat creaked back up towards the throne room, electric lights flickered into existence.
There were books everywhere. They were stacked on shelves, and on the floor.
All the books were on the art of fighting. Sword fighting, Combat, Military grade Weaponry, All down there.
Raven looked rather impressed.
On the far side of the room was a steel door. Cautiously, she walked over and began pulling it open.
Running water could be heard as she tugged the door open.
She found herself on a rock path. On both sides of the path were pools of crystal clear water. This must be where the castle's fresh water came from.
A light from the ceiling shone down on a pedestal hewn out of rock.
She made her way over to the pedestal. Under a glass cover was a magnificent looking sword.
Immediately she took the top part of the case off and picked up the sword, rather snug looking in its sheath.
''If Dad didn't have this when he went to fight them…'' No. She couldn't believe he was dead. She needed to stay positive.
Seeing another door at the other end of the rock path, she began to make her way over. She prayed that Ludwig was still in her room.
She needed to warn Peach before Daisy got to her.
When she pulled the door open, she was surprised to find an elevator.
The castle only had one elevator to her knowledge, and it was for the elderly members of the council.
Hesitantly, she entered the elevator and pressed the one button. The elevator creaked noisily as it ascended upwards.
After what felt like forever, the door slid open again.
Raven choked on her air. It was her Father's bedroom. It had been tidily kept since her father left. It almost looked like he was still there.
Raven's face softened a little.
"Oh dad…I could use you here right now.''She muttered as her hand brushed against one of the royal paintings of the family.
It was before their mother had died and before Daisy had left permanently for Sarasaland.
Even then, the brown haired princess seemed to have a permanent scowl on her face.
She opened the door and was immediately surrounded by guards.
Peach was at the head of the group.
''Peach?" Raven asked, shock in her voice. "What is going on here?"
Peach's eyes had a demented look to them.
"Seize her. Put her with the others."
Raven sprang into action, ducking and weaving through the guards.
A sharp pain shot through her shoulder. Raven winced as she cleared through the last few guards and ran for her room.
Ludwig looked up from his book as Raven entered the room. He got to his feet immediately.
"Who attacked you?"
Only then did she look down.
Blood blossomed from her shoulder. A greenish looking liquid was oozing from it now.
As Ludwig got the First Aid kit, Raven managed to choke out.
"Peach's guards.T-That is NOT Peach out there. W-We need to get out of here."