CH 27
Kane was finishing getting dressed in his tuxedo when he caught a glimpse of Sabrina in the mirror coming out of the bathroom. He was stunned silent by how beautiful she looked in the light blue off the shoulder flowing gown with her hair hanging loosely in curls down her back. He whistled at her making her blush.
"You look very handsome," she said checking him out loving the way he looked in black tuxedo.
"I feel foolish dressing so fancy for dinner," Kane said making her laugh.
"Hon, I'm not happy either about this but Stephanie insisted we all dress up for the banquet," Sabrina kissed his cheek.
"Well my lady shall we," he put his hand out to her making her smile. They headed downstairs joining the others already in the great hall. The band that Stephanie had hired was all setup playing soft music while dinner was being served. Kane pulled out Sabrina chair waiting for her to sit. The dinner went well with no problems. Stephanie and Batista got up to dance during the break between dinner and dessert. Sabrina noticed how happy they looked cuddling close swaying in time with the music. Kane tapped her shoulder leading her to dance floor. He held her close hoping she would forget about all the troubles. They danced a few songs until she felt Kane tense up. She looked up into his loving blue eyes seeing turmoil.
"Its time. Come with me for a minute sweetheart," Kane lead her into the hall to the chapel. "I said I would touch that sword and I meant it."
"I hope you guys don't mind if we come along. Randy and Shane are keeping an eye on things," Undertaker joined them followed by Batista and Stephanie.
"We are all in this together and time is running out," Stephanie hugged her sister as Undertaker took Sir Glen's sword out.
"I'm proud of you Kane," Taker said hugging his little brother. "We are all here for you."
"Thanks," Kane stared at the sword feeling Sabrina hug him. He held her close kissing her softly before picking up the sword. Sabrina felt his arm tighten around her as his body trembled. "Close your eyes sweetheart, time to remember." Kane whispered in her ear as the both closed their eyes letting the past overtake them.
The castle was filled with the sounds of the banquet as Sabrina and Marcus made their way down to the banquet. They stopped just outside the doors waiting for Sir Dave and Sir Glen to join them.
"My Lord, we have done what you asked. Your children are safely miles away from here," Sir Dave spoke adjusting his sword.
"And Sir Nash?" King Marcus asked holding onto his wife's hand.
"He and his men are at the banquet. Our men will be keeping close watch on them. Any sudden movement and we will be notified," Sir Glen said trying to keep his eyes off the dazzling queen looking radiant in the blue gown laced tight showing off her curvy figure.
"Excellent, did you post a guard at Queen Linda's door," Marcus rested his hand on his wife's back.
"Yes my Lord," Sir Dave answered hearing footsteps approaching happy to see Princess Stephanie coming down the hall looking irresistible in her deep red gown. "My Lady you look ravishing this eve."
"Thank you sir," Stephanie smiled at him.
"Where is your husband?" Marcus asked her hoping to talk to Sir Randy.
"He was feeling under the weather. He has decided to rest in our chamber for the eve," Stephanie gave Sir Dave a wink letting him know she was all his for the night. "Sir Dave, will you be my escort for the banquet?"
"It would be my pleasure," Sir Dave extended his arm to her.
"I really don't want to go in there," Sabrina spoke up holding onto Marcus tightly.
"My love, you have nothing to fear I am here," Marcus hugged her as she looked over his shoulder meeting Sir Glen's eyes. He mouthed to her I love you and she could see in his eyes not to worry he would protect her.
"Let's get this over and done with," Marcus kissed her cheek as he held her hand tightly making their entrance into the banquet. They were instantly announced as they entered the room. Sabrina immediately felt Nash's stare making her feel uneasy. Marcus picked up on it instantly giving Nash a cold hard stare. Sir Glen followed Marcus and Sabrina to the table sitting next to Sabrina. When Marcus turned to talk to King Vincent, Glen rested his hand on her knee under the table lightly squeezing it letting her know it was alright.
"Marcus, I'm happy you joined us this eve. Would you mind coming with me for a few moments we have an urgent matter to speak of," Vincent asked making Sabrina immediately get upset.
"Father, not this eve. I wish to have my husband by my side," Sabrina spoke up making her father turn red in the face.
"I will return him shortly. This is a pressing matter that can not wait," Vincent stared at his daughter defiantly.
"Sabrina, I shall return quickly. Sir Glen please look after the queen for me," King Marcus leaned close to Sabrina whispering in her ear. "Do not fear my love I shall be fine."
"While you are gone, I will go check on my mother," Sabrina stood making Sir Glen rise with her.
"I shall accompany her, my Lord," Sir Glen looked at King Marcus as they went their way and King Marcus went with King Vincent. Princess Stephanie saw her sister leaving tapping Sir Dave for them to follow.
"Something is wrong I can feel it," Sabrina said as soon as they were out the door staring into Glen's eyes.
"Sabrina, you must keep your temper under control," Sir Glen touched her cheek lightly. "No harm shall come to my Lord."
"I wish to go see my mother now," Sabrina said feeling like she had to see her mom immediately.
"We are coming with you," Stephanie appeared with Sir Dave by her side.
"Good," Sabrina hugged her sister. "I feel mother needs us."
They hurried to Queen Linda's chamber finding her stirring slightly with Shane sitting by her side. Sabrina went close to her taking her hand.
"She has been upset all eve tossing and turning," Shane informed his sisters.
"Stephanie, Shane and I are here Mother open your eyes," Sabrina spoke softly as the other watched. Linda started to toss more slowly opening her eyes.
"My children I love you all," Linda spoke softly trying to keep her eyes open. "Listen to me you must stop your father. He plans to do away with Sir Randy, King Marcus, Sir Glen, and me."
"What?" Stephanie said loudly.
"I heard them in the wizard's room planning our demise. He promised Sir Nash that he would have Sabrina as a wife for disposing of King Marcus and Sir Glen. He promised Sir Kurt that Stephanie would be his bride for getting rid of Sir Randy. Sir William and the wizard are getting land for their help," Linda was starting to fall asleep again squeezing Sabrina's hand. "This eve all this shall happen unless you stop …." Linda collapsed to the pillows again. The room was filled with a silence after what they all heard.
"I have to find Marcus now," Sabrina rose determined to save her husband.
"Wait, you're not going alone," Sir Glen grabbed her arm. "Sir Dave, go with Stephanie and check on Sir Randy."
"You can not come with me, they will kill you too," Sabrina pleaded with Glen. "I can not bear losing you this eve. Please stay here with my mother."
"No my duty is to protect my king and queen. If I die it will be doing that not being a coward," Glen raised his voice startling her. She refused to argue with him.
"I will stay here with mother. No one will harm her without taking my life first," Shane held his mother's hand protectively. "Go save the others."
They all hurried in different directions. Sabrina felt in her heart Marcus was alright but she wasn't sure for how much longer. Sir Glen was silent watching her emotions seeing she was consumed with fear. She ran through the halls holding her gown tightly to prevent falling. She suddenly stopped hearing the crashing sounds. She went running towards her father's library finding Sir Nash and Sir Marcus in the middle of a heated sword fight while the wizard watched quietly from the shadows.
"Sabrina, stay back," Sir Glen gently pushed her aside going after Sir Nash. Sir Nash knocked Marcus over a table slashing him deeply in the arm drawing blood.
"Enough Nash, stop this," Sabrina yelled getting his attention.
"My fair queen, so nice of you to join us and bring me my next victim," Sir Nash pointed his sword at Sir Glen.
"It shall be you dying by the sword tonight," Sir Glen yelled attacking furiously. Sabrina cautiously made her way to Marcus still lying on the floor.
"Marcus, are you ok?" Sabrina listened to his deep breathing.
"Yes, you should not be here," Marcus sat up looking at her wanting to get her out of the room as quickly as possible. As he rose to his feet picking up his sword, he motioned for her to get behind him as he watched Sir Glen expertly beating Nash swing by swing. Sir Glen moved back avoiding Nash's blade inserting his own blade into Nash's stomach. Nash slowly fell to his knees a few feet from King Marcus and Sabrina.
"You have done well Sir Glen," Marcus congratulated his knight as Sabrina stepped away from him looking at the wizard in the corner about to ask him what he was doing there.
"Forgive me my Lord," Sir Glen said getting tears in his eyes.
"Forgive you for …" King Marcus stopped mid sentence as Sir Glen came at him with his sword drawn the sharp point glimmering in the torchlight.
"No!" Sabrina yelled moving in front of Marcus as the sword tore into her. She stared into Glen's eyes seeing a coldness she never saw before. Time seemed to be standing still as she looked down at the sword feeling herself sinking hearing Marcus's cry not able to take her eyes off Glen.
"Oh Sabrina, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I love you. I will always love you," Sir Glen was babbling not believing what he had done. He had planned to dispose of Marcus blaming it on Nash so Sabrina and he could be together instead he had killed her.
"Christopher, start your magic," Nash's hoarse voice filled with pain echoed through the air as he crawled towards Sabrina. Marcus held his wife close feeling the life leaving her body. He looked at the man he had trusted for years with intense hatred drawing his sword piercing Glen's heart with a loud cry.
"I hope you go to hell for eternity never to feel the love of this woman again," Marcus whispered watching Glen fall to his knees still staring at Sabrina not believing he hurt the woman he loved more than life itself. Glen's last thought was of Sabrina giving her life for Marcus. King Marcus slowly sank to his knees holding his wife tightly against him watching the color leaving her face as she slowly opened her eyes.
"I love you. Please take care of our children," Sabrina's voice was weak as her eyes fluttered. She slowly lifted her hand running her cold fingers over his cheek feeling his warm tears.
"I love you. My love for you is eternal I shall find you again even if it takes lifetimes," Marcus's tears dropped onto her cheeks as he held her tightly. He was so lost in his misery that he didn't notice the wizard chanting a spell as Nash touched Sabrina's blood mixing it with his blood from his wound.
"Let blood bond these souls for eternity. Even in rebirth these souls shall be joined finding one another in any lifetime. As I say is as it shall be by the powers I call to thee," Chris raised his arms finishing his spell as a wicked storm started outside. The heavens opened up letting the rain pour as the tears flowed from Marcus's eyes as he kissed his wife for the last time feeling her last breathe against his lips. Sir Nash took his last breath with her smiling wickedly to himself that at least he would always be able find her in any lifetime eventually making her his.
At the same time, Sabrina was pierced by Glen's sword two other tragedies happened in the castle.
Princess Stephanie ran to her bedchambers with Sir Dave closely behind her. When they got to her room, they found Sir William standing outside.
"My Lady, you can not go in there right now," Sir William tried to stop her as Sir Dave drew his sword distracting William. Stephanie used the opportunity to go into her room finding Sir Randy doing his best to fight Sir Kurt off. Sir Randy was feeling dizzy from the potion the wizard had slipped in his drink earlier. He made a wrong move opening himself up for Kurt's attack. Stephanie saw this dodging in front of Randy taking the blow for him ending her life instantly as the sharp blade pierced her heart. Sir Dave yelled in agony making quick work of Sir William running into the room to hold Stephanie's lifeless body.
At the same time, Prince Shane was guarding his mother when King Vincent came in hysterically ranting.
"Nash is too occupied with Marcus and Glen to do his deed but I surely will do it for him," Vincent looked at Queen Linda with hatred in his eyes ignoring Shane.
"Father, what are you doing?" Shane watched as Vince rushed the bed with his sword drawn giving Shane just enough time to lunge over his mother taking the sword for his mother.
"Damn you!" Vincent yelled into the air as Shane's body slumped over his mothers as King Marcus's knights stormed the room seizing Vincent before he tried to kill Linda again.