Sup my guys. Haven't forgotten bout these two crazy hero's and I respect the support y'all have for them. Enjoy

Passion is something that plays a key part in a conflict.

His steps boomed with ferocity as he leaped towards his opponent with his twin axes raised above his head.

This key part can be found on both sides of the battle.

She quickly raised her twin scythes to bounce his attack back to him as she backflipped away to a safe distance.

The difference in their passion is their goals however.

"This is where you'll die demon!" Den said with his crazed deameanor

Ito simply winked at him as she stuck out her tongue in her playful manner.

Which in a way is a conflict in itself...

He made the first strike which was aimed towards her neck which she swiftly dodged. He followed up with a downward slash from his opposite hand but that missed as well.

He continued his flurry of slashes which was countered by her graceful dodges. This conflict was becoming routine for them as they fought in the midst of a war.

Until an unlikely incident occurred.

Den gathered his strength as he brought both of his axes down towards Ito. As expected, she moved out of the way which dug his axes into the ground. He quickly tried to pull them out but to no avail. He was stuck in a vulnerable position.

"Perish you Heathen!"

A warden was aiming to end Dens life as he raised his long sword to strike him down. Den closed his eyes to await his fate... that never came.

*clink*

The warden felt his strike halt from an unknown force. He turned to see that his sword was caught by one Ito's sickles that she thrown. Ito kept a firm hold on chain which kept the sword in it's upright position.

Den took advantage as he kicked the unsuspecting knight in his holy bearings which caused him to kneel. He finished the job as he finally freed one of his weapons and split the helmet of the poor knight. As the aggressor fell to the floor, Den quickly threw his axe towards Ito.

Thunk!

Ito thought that it was meant for her but that wasn't the case as she saw his axe split the head of a gladiator who was running up behind her.

He freed the other axe and ran over next to her as he recovered the axe from the fallen opponent.

"There, we're even." He said as his eyes trained on the next group of knights that were rushing his fellow vikings. He ran after them only to have his legs tangled up by a chain she threw.

"And where are you going?"

"If you think I need your help, you're mad! I can take care of myself!" He said as he started to untangle the chains on his ankles

"I'm still going to help you anyway darling."

"Why do you haunt me!?"

She winked at him and giggled as she ran back into the fray, leaving him behind.

"Hey! Unbind me you demon!"

"I'll meet you there. Besides... I love a man who can take care of himself~"

Back in the fray

The knights begin to clash with the Vikings with the knights gaining the upper hand. The Vikings were many but the tech and weapons of the knights were far superior compared to theirs.

A Conqueror was ruthless with his assault on Eitri until he found an opening. He quickly charged forward and bashed the Viking to the ground.

"This is your end! Any last words?" He said as he charged his flail for a final strike.

"Watch out!" The Viking cried.

"Ha! Nice try mong-" His words were cut short as fell to the ground, credit to a slide from the graceful Ito.

The fallen knight looked up for a final time as his head was chopped clean off from Eitri long sword. With the knight finished, he turned his attention towards the samurai as he dropped his sword to his side in a threatening manner.

"You helped me. Why?" Eitri asked his savior.

"Let's just say your friend is tangled up at the moment."

"RAAAAAAAAH!"

Den certainly made an entrance as he ran towards Alsuag who was piggybacking a Lawbringer. The shaman laughed with joy as she rode atop the irritated knight without a care in the world.

"Begone foul beast!"

The Lawbringer gained the advantage as he finally got a hold of her and threw her to the ground with a slam. She quickly got back up and pounced on him but was blocked by his pole axe. He followed up with a quick blow to her head which caused her to stumble and fall.

"All you animals are the same." The knight said as he readied his pole axe for the final strike.

"Now!" She cried.

Before the Lawbringer could react, both of his arms were restricted by Den who was right behind him. Aslaug pounced again and began to devour his neck. Den squeamed a bit at the site of blood and meat dripping from Aslaug's mouth when she was finished.

"And where were you pig!? Forgot that we're in a war!?" She said to her savior as she spat out a few bits of metal and bone

"I was tied up with something, you're welcome for the food."

Den felt his cloth get tugged from the side and saw Ito who pointed towards a small gathering of Samurai.

It seems that they had their fury set on the three opposing warriors.

"You Vikings have saw your final day."

"What? You want some to? I'll bring the wrath of the gods on all of you!" Den said as he prepared to fight. A mighty Kensai took the challenge as he pointed his great sword towards the Viking.

"This will be your final showdown fool."

As he quickly dashed towards the Viking, his attack was blocked... but not by the Viking.

Ito quickly dashed in the way to block his strike. He backed up with a look of confusion which Den also had.

"Ito! What possesses your actions to halt me! He is the enemy!"

"He's far from my enemy Matsubo!" She replied.

"What madness do you speak of!?" He shot back.

"Ito, what are you planning?" Den whispered to her. She responded as she took his hand and raised it high for all to see.

"We're engaged!"

This reveal drew a gasp from their audience, including Den. He worried the reaction her people will have as for his own.

"It brings no honor to attack the family of our family! We shall raise our arms against the true enemy!" The Kensei shouted. His views were also backed by the group of Vikings.

"We fight alongside our brother! Death to all the metal heads!" Aslaug rallied with the support of Eitri.

It was then that the two factions began to turn on the knights who were quickly losing the high ground. Even with their tech, they were severely outnumbered by the Samurai and Vikings.

Their was only one option out of this.

"Retreat!!!"

The command of the warden rang through the field as the Knights pulled their forces and left the forest. The two factions began to chasse them with chants of victory.

"And stay out you metal wearing cowards!" Den called out to the retreating group of knights. When they finally got out of view, he turned to see his Viking family along with the Samurai staring back at him.

"So when's the wedding?" Eitri asked.

Back at the castle

The warden known as Matthew slammed his fist on the table in frustration after today's battle.

"Blast it all! It seems that unholy has risen together. Even with our weapons and the blessing of God, we stand no match to their number." He said.

"So what are the plans moving forward if I must ask?" Roxanne said as she sharpened her dagger.

"I say we just attack them again." John pointed out as he fixed his flail.

The warden rubbed his helmet in even more frustration due to their comments.

"It seems I have no choice... Send a letter out to the Vortigers to join us." He said which brought a bit of fear to his fellow allies.

"Those beings!? Surely you jest!" John stated with anger.

"They lack the qualities a knight should have! Why them?" Roxanne asked.

"Which is precisely why we need their aid. If the mongrels refuse to fight with holy virtue... then so will we."

Matthew looked out to the night sky as he awaited the response from the darkness realm. He knew that the priors would be perfect for their next assault.

"I'll be sure those two heathens enjoy their upcoming union."

Yo so it's been a while I know but I still want to work on this story. I appreciate all the kind words and the fact y'all still like this. Also that centaurian rework thooooo. Also stay safe out there.