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The Lythians....
#1
Dont hate me....

But I was never lying....


I told you i had the Lythians...


I Use to play a game called Crusader Knights... and.... well I was good... and I made posts about actions.... But here...

I'm not sure if any of it is graphic..... So be warned... alot of it is actually going to be confusing....


But Here we go....

Pt.1 THE BEGINNING

Silently he stood there, looking on at the sunset, his mind pondering on the past. How long had it been since the sorcerer had removed him and his fellow warriors from Lythia? Would they ever be able to find a way back? Had Lythis fallen? Or perhaps it had withstood the vile assault that was taking action when he had been betrayed which had landed him into another realm of reality? If he ever returned would they beleive the truth, or would they call him a liar and turn their backs to him?

Enroshia stared on as the horizon turned a rainbow of multiple colors within the spectrum. From Haven, to Valorn, to where he was now, he had found his place amongst the others, him and his comrads. Why they followed him, he was unsure, but they were ever so faithful, and would never allow him to be anything but their leader. Arith, Gromsor, Inirtas, Ashlon, Raze, and the others, they all had been entrapped in the spell cast upon him. But why had he remet Killalen here from Valorn? The lord hardly spoke and seemed to have changed his demeanor quite a bit. Yet, he still remained faithful.

The feiry lord turned around as Arith approached him, along with Inirtas, Killalen, and Kip, Killalen's favored knight.

"Enroshia", began Inirtas, "Word is you and others are planning a tournament of soldiers?"

Enroshia nodded silently.

"But that consists of so much bloodshed! Isn't there something else we could do?"

"Perhaps,Inirtas, but I have not thought of such a thing. I have faith in my men, as they do me and no matter the cost, they are patriots to Fates End. LIke I have fell already, they can fall and be resurrected as well, those that do not acheive victory, that is." Enroshia stood there dressed in his white armor as he spoke.

"So, who are you going to send", questioned the ever so eager to kill, Arith.

"Most likely yourself or Kip, pending the agreements, my freind." Enroshia watched as Arith smiled at the possibility of defeating more enemies. Kip seemed uneasy, as the clumsy one nearly fell down just standing there. No matter his faults though, Kip was a great knight, Enroshia knew.

By te way", added Arith, "Will you make this knuckle dragger to talk? Or did he bite his tongue off on accident? He use to be so much fun!" Arith had pointed at the black clad Killalen, who remained there quiet the whole time, seemingly uninterested in the goings on, yet he made a great lord and general when needed.

It was amusing to watch his 'rag-tag' group associate with each other, and always brought a smile to his face. Vokey appeared out of the blue and approached the rogue King, his informative face showing he had a report.

"Sir, Baby seems to be doing fine now. The animal experts have done a great job of fixing her up."

The lord was talking about the smallest dog that had follwed him ever since the two had met. Even when he went to the dog fights she was there. When Leila had been beside him a few days ago, one of the dogs had got loose, and had suprised her, without a hesitation, Baby had launched in to assist Leila. They had the dog pinned to the ground quickly and the officials had appeared yelling at him to call them off. With a simple command Baby had appeared back at his side while Leila began to pace about the assaultant. Baby seemed to have a 'I can take 'em look on her face'. Enroshia allowed her to fight the exact dog after it was better and Baby had lost. Enroshia had to be removed after he ran into the arena and kicked Baby's opponent square in the jaw.

"Vokey, do not call me sir, but consider me as an equal, and call me Enroshia. I told you before, I dont run things like AF or any other Kingdom my freind. And thank you for the update. I'm going to see her now. You men can follow or go about your business, up to you."






Pt 2 They come to see their FATE




"Sir! Scouts report multiple armies seemingly headed in our direction." The messenger knelt to the ground as he spit out the news.

Enroshia gazed at his follower and slightly cocked his head. "Which kingdom do these fools come from?"

"AngelFire m'lord!"

"Hmm..." Mused the King of Fate as he thought over this new information. "More details if you would?"

"Five to six armies are estimated to be headed this way sire. The closest army is lead by Lord Hellsbane's Champion Knight, Sir Pendragon," reported the messanger.

"Hmm very well, fetch me Arith, and where is Kip", demanded the crimson clad King.

"No need to fetch me I am here. I knew I tasted war in my mouth this morning when I woke!" The yellow masked Knight entered the courtyard from behind te labrynth of bushes. "Kip is out galavanting I suppose. So other then that, what would you have me do?"

With a dark whisper that most likely brought a smile to Ariths fac e, Enroshia spoke, "Gather the troops."

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The blood red clothed feind looked about his army, ready to defend themselves in war. "Hellsbane sends his armies in our direction", his voice was deep and clear. "Most likely declaring himself rightful and just in this act, as he attempts to redeem himself for the lies he has told. Hellsbane thinks he can control us! Hellsbane thinks that because we refused to fall under his command that he can just storm us and call himself righteous. I say, let them come and allow us to show him the realization that we will not be defeated! Let us show them that we are better then them, that we outclass them, that we are superior to them!"

The look in the elvish feinds eyes told his men that he was serious, and he could tell that their spirits were rising. "AngelFire had assisted us by sending the Ambassador, Lord Vokey to our Kingdom. Hellsbane betrayed us as he attempted to control us. He is surely no ally of ours. Neigh, he is our enemy! And if an enemy came knocking at your door, would you allow him to come in and take over? I did not think so. Perhaps this assault was egged on by Vokey, for redeemtion of being banished as we chose our new allies. Or mayhaps Hellsbane simply gave the order, with some lie as he would. No matter what, they come for our heads! Will you let thme have it!?!?"

"NO!!!" Came the shouts of the single army that stood ready to defend their kingdom.

"Then let us prepare!"

Enroshia moved out of the way and allowed Arith to take control. "Hellbound! Let us quench my blades' thirst for blood as we defend our Kingdom! If you see an Angel slaughter it! If you see fire, put it out! Unless it is burning the Angel... if that happens, point and laugh! Little guys on me! "

"FOR PONY!!!!!!!!!!!!"








Pt. 3 Ashlon joins the fight





"Enroshia!"

The crimson feind turned to see Ashlon, his favored Caption coming in his direction , his face so preudent with information. A slight nod allowed the Knight to go on.

"They come."

Enroshia took a moment to think then gave anoter nod to excuse Ashlon, but the warrior didn't move. Enro notised this and questioned, "Do ye wish to go then?"

"Yes. I wish to show them the meaning of Fate." The determination in his face told Enroshiah that he was determined.

"Very well, go, assist Arith, take your men and do your best my freind."

With a nod, Ashlon was gone and Enroshia was alone again as he stared out into the sun set. It would be night time whenAshlon arrived, and he wondered how thaey would fair

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Ashlon strode out into the battlefeild flanking the Army of the Lair to the side of his comrads army. The blade that was sheated upon his back was removed and rested firmly inhis hand. He charged, leading his calvary firmly into the fight, his blade taking the first bite into the flesh of his army's victims.

---

Arith had used his foes weapons to show them their creation was their bane. Now, he reched behind himself with both hands and unshealed the two dagger like swords that were crossed behind his back. He moves were swift and he cut down multiple foes within the matter of seconds. As the frech blood dripped from his steel fangs his looked into the sky and howled for all his men to hear, "FOR GREMLIN!!!!!!!!!!"


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It was their second pass and Ashlon had just found a blade into his left shoulder. Pain errupted into his army and he faltered, only lucky to not receive a second blow. As they turned for another charge, his second asked if he was alright. The knight knew all to well he could not show weakness again or it would dishearten his men and they could fail.

His grip tightend around tthe hilt of his blade and his teeth bared hard against each other. With a declartion the sword shot into the air, "FOR LYTHIA!!!!!!!!!"





Py 4. More Enemies


battle was over before dawn had risen. Sir Arith and Captain Ashlon now stood aside each other as teir men collected the casualties of their side and the casualties of their victims. The deceased were seoerated onto carts that were pulled by wagons. The idea had come from the ywellow warrior , who now stared at his twwin sabers, admiring the blood that they were coated in. "Igot 53 deaths this battle on my own, how about you"

Ashlon only looked on, his blade cleaned and resheathed, "I didnpt count. I was on my horse attacking anyone that I charged, if it was me who killed them, I do not know."

"Aww that s--- wait what is that?" The yellow masked knight looked onward into a distimcwe to see torches come in their direxction. "Foes!"

Ahslon looked on seeing the samething and looked towards his comrad, "What shall we do?"

Arith turned about and began to run, "EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF!!!!!!!!" Ashlon only looked on at the incomging armies that approached. Arith, had haulted and returned to Ashlons side, "One of these day's you'll laugh."

"Perhaps, but not today."

"I say our men dont have enough to win this one quite yet, let us turn towards our kingdom with our spoils and regroup." Arith nodded at his own words.

"Perhaps that would be best", added the Captian.

Arith then looked at the horse that stood beside Aslon and reached into his pocket and pulled out a red and white ball. He tossed it in front of him and cried, "Rapidash, I choose you!"

Nothing happened and Arith looked at the confused Ashlon for an answer, as the colored ball just laid there on the ground. "Ok, How about, Ponyta, I choose you!!!"

Again nothing

"Damned mage lied to me", muttered Arith. "Guess I'm going on foot! See you later' mater."

With that Arith was off on foot.

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Enrosia sat, a sheathed blade in his lap as he satred upon it. Without a word he stood up and placed it in as case and slid it unsder his resting place. He looked ou the window to see fires from afar comming at fires bthat seemed to be coming this way. FE had won the initial battle. A new campfire appeared to ghis south, telling him that he trully had found allies in his company. A smile never crossed his face, He turned to his clerk, send our gratittude and tell them to name their pricce for mthier assistance....."



Pt. 5 The aftermath




"Faster! Let's go faster! We're going to miss the fun!" The yellow warrior pleaded to his men as they transported the menacing trebuchet and the wagons full of lifeless bodies. "Ashlon's going to get to have ll the fun and wont leave any for me!" It was obvious he disired to dig his sabers deep within flesh and soak teir cold steel into warm fresh blood.

"Sir we're going as fast as we can but the seige weapon and wagons are slowing us down." Arith's second in command answered. Arith knew it was true but he wanted to watch the big weapon cause rocks to crush the enemy like the bugs that they were. But he wanted to kill, more then anything. And why he still had the wagons of bodies along for the ride, no one was exactly sure.

"**** it! Burn the damned thing and dump the bodies into the river! The stream is running in their direction and we may as well let them know that Hellbound comes for more blood!

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Ashlon looked about the area as it littered with bodies, of those that represented multiple kindgoms. The remains of his light calvary slowly reformed their ranks behind the horsed knight, their loyalty ever so high in their lord. The black haired warrior, cleaned his blade without a word. His ranks were low and he knew that they wouldn't last much longer if they continued. Kraken Guard seemed to have Angel Fire in their grasps and no longer needed their assistance anyways. Ashlon was sure they wanted to pummel the lords that called themselves good as much as they could. "Very well, let us retreat men. Even if Angel Fire's soldiers do win, Fates End will need some line of defence."

Vengence withdrew then, crossing back over the bridge when he haulted. The crisp blue water was now stained with blood and bodies that were coming from upstream. The site slightly grossed the forest clad knight, but he know these actions all to well. "Heh, Arith seems to be on his way. Lets get going."

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"Enroshia! It's Arith, he has been defeated and is severly wounded! and Inirtas has returned from the forest!"

The King turned and looked at the messenger, Kip, Killalen's champion knight. Enroshia's mind went blank as the color went out of his face. Arith was hurt bad? The lunatic was one of his best men and his closest freind. Now he was on the brink of death? Anger appeared on the warrior's visage as he was becoming irate.

"Calm down my freind", The white clad golden haired elf had entered the room, softening Enroshia's hardened look. "Arith is being healed as we speak and will be fine in no time. Ashlon has left with his few men to collect resources. His wounds are healed as well."

"Are you sure?"

"I am. Just be glad the fight is over and we're all still here." A smile appeared on the face of Inirtas as he offered Enroshia some form of happiness. "Our men did show that we aren't going to just lie down and be walked on"

Enroshia nodded as he collapsed in his seat, Baby laying down at his feet as he did. "This is getting tough."






Pt. 6Tears...decisions.. and tomoatoes




Enroshia looked on at the wall that held his treasured weapons. His crimson eyes were on his newest prize, apowerful Scimitar, that he had found on his last venture into the Everdeep Forest. Well he hadn't actually found it, Ashlon had while he was on a sojourm deep within, and had informed the crimson feind where he had seen it. His cool calm eyes adjusted towards the one of the weapons that had been singled out. It was a blade of similiar design, as were all scimitar's, but this blade was known to be feel weightless, in Enroshia's hands, yet no one else seemed to have the ability to even lift it.

Enroshia knew why.

The blade had been blessed to him and him alone, by the very first tears of the one closest to his heart. Yet after the magnifecient blade had been blessed, the rogue warrior, had never used it in battle again. It's twin however, had been mourned and bathed in the blood of others he had once 'cherished'.

The blade on the wall had been renamed Solo, after it had been blessed. The one that he still carried, had been reknown as VAKER, the first initial of those it was represented to mourn.

A tear fell from his eye as he remembered.

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Ashlon sat quietly, while him and his men , pondering the events that had passed. He had received word that Sir Kip's army had been ambushed by the very Kingdom that they had called allies. What was more, It was Kraken Hazen's, the King of Kraken Guard, own knight that led the vicous assault. Sir Kip's army was serverly out numbered. Ashlon knew all to well that his comrad would have fled, without any bloodshed. All of it over agriculture. Ashlon had sent a few men to verify and gather the body of Kip, in hopes to preserve his life and see him revived, and had them escort him directly back to the kingdom.

He had stayed where he was because his men had been sent here to hold and gather resources, as they were near another ally of another Kingdom. He was worried they would come at them, but hadn't.

The Forest green clad warrior thought about the small war that had tooken place. They had removed themselves from battle and sent word towards Fates End, only to meet up with a messenger telling them where to head and meet with Sir Kip at and to harvest resources. They had been given orders to rendevue and discuss their actions on promised resources and those free. The promised resource had been occupied by Kraken Guard, so the Knight chose two desolate recoirces.

Ashlon let out a sigh, wondering what Enroshia thought about his 'allies'. He had had enough of it all and stood up, with everyone looking at him.

"Grab what you can men, we move soon." The orders had said that they were given full options to decide their movement, and he was going to see that his men were safe.

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Arith's mind raced as they moved along. The memories of how all except one feared to cross the bridge of crimson waters, which he had created. Some called it an omen, but he found it a perfect setting. He moved forward, his sabers thirsting, and his men confident in their leige. They heard battling over the hill and nwithout a second thought, they charged, the ocean of people they saw, had ben mostly AngelFire's men and they were swarmed. Arith killed as many as his death sabers could take, but they were outnumbered, and he couldn't take them all, or make jthe difference. He heard the cheer from across the feild, and knew his only ally had finally fell.

He would not give up, and hoped for some sort of assistince from those he had passed, yet he had found none. Before he knew it blood was pouring out of him from everywhich way he could turn. He knew he was done. Yet he wouldnt give in, until his body gave out. Before he passed out, his eye looked north and his lips muttered, "Et tu freinds?"

He had awoke with freinds at his side but desired vengance on both sides. He Had been denied and had been put on scout duty.

Which he was on now.

"Sire, a small encampment lies below."

Arith looked down and spotted the small horde near a cave. "Gremlins he mutterd."

"Actually sire, They are Goblins."

Arith looked at the man who attempted to correct him.

'Thats what I said, Gremlins."

"You mean, Goblins sire." The youth was new and didn't understand Arith at all. As of that moment he thought him to be stupid and felt justified as he saw a few nods from the crowd near him.

"What the hell do you think I said just then, dammit!?" Demanded Arith.

"You said Gremlins, I said Goblins, Sire."

Arith blinked, "You say Gremlins, I say mother ****ing Orcs!"

The young man blinked bnot paying notice the waves and shakes of the others, "But I said goblins."







Pt. 7 The old past revived...




As the tear fell he remembered the days that led to it.
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Enroshia heard the rustling, the repeated moans that rang into the air. Curiosity got the best of the fighter. He had to find out what or who was making the noise. He moved swiftly and quietly through the woods towards the sounds. He peered from behind a bush, his eyes caught on something he wished to have never seen.

Entwined were the bare bodies of Kumia, and Furear. Furear held the dame up against the tree, moving in and out of her at great pace. The moans were not moans of pain or distress, but of ecstacy and pleasure. The warrior wanted to run in and kill them where they stood but he stood his ground. He went to turn flee from the area but saw Kumia smile, look at him and wink. Had he seen things? Did she actually see him and wink? No. Couldn't have. He took off, running from what he had saw, hoping he was imagining things. Anger, heartache and pain rushed his mind.
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"Did you like it", came a call from behind. Enroshia sat at the river, dazed. He just stared into the sky. He turned his head slightly only to see Kumia coming towards him. She wore nothing still. Enroshia turned to watch the stars once again. The sight of her only created more confused emotions. As she passed by him he caught glimpse of her back, it was raw and bloody. Enroshia knew exactly from what.

She entered the water and turned back to him. "Well?"

"Well what", his tone was of anger.

-Did you like what you saw in the opening?-

Enroshia couldn't speak. She had winked at him! The memory of the thoughts only made him tremble at the thought.

"Come now Enroshia, don't tell me you are at a loss of words", she cooed to him, enjoying every moment of his torment. "I remember when you use to take me like that. Don't you? That could have been you tonight. But no, you had to ignore me and hurt me. How does it feel to know the pain? Tell me Enroshia."

The warrior said nothing. Only a tear fell from his eye.

"You're crying? That's not the Enroshia I know. Get mad, get angry! What if told you he was a better lover then you? Does that make you mad? 'Cause he is."

Enroshia couldn't take it anymore, he stood up, more tears in his eyes. And turned away.

"Come now, don't leave. Come join me, in the water, take me right here."

The comment hit it's mark, it was an insult to the fighter and Fumia knew it. "Fuck you", that's all that came from his lips as he left.
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He stood there, his eyes fixated upon her body. She laid there without motion. The sword stood abrupt in her chest. The clothing around the blade soaked the crimson liquid around the wound. Beneath her came a pool of the same blood. She was gone from this plane, he knew. Her fate had been sealed by 'his' sword! All he could do was just stand there, frozen in that single moment.

Kumia had once been his lover, but no more. He was more surprised of how he felt then her death. It wasn't as strong as it should have been. Her words of the previous night still echoed in his head. Ironic it was how her new lover, had killed her with Enroshia's own sword.

Reality came back to him, he still had to protect Easin and Rofgoh. He caught sight of his foe leaping into the air, preparing another assault on the two. In a calm sickening manor, he approahced the dead body, and pulled the sword from Kumia's chest. He looked at her once again. "I'm not going to kill him for taking your life. You don't deserve my vengence. But I will kill him none-the-less. Easin and her brother, deserve my protection. That is why I will kill him."
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The crimson feind wiped the tears away as the door opened up behind him. He whipped about to find Inirtias standing there, his gaze seemingly bewildered.

"Enroshia, I don't know how to tell you, this but...", began the shocked elf.
"What is it?"

"Kumia.... she's here, in the kingdom, heading this way." Finished Inirtas. He knew she had been killed in that other realm as he was the one that had enchanted a fifth of Vaker with her blood for his comrad.

Kumia, thought the crimson feind, as his heart nearly stopped. She had been killed, but somehow had found herself on this plane, and had made it her business, to seek him out. He hadn't known whether to feel vengeful, or agry, but one thing was sure, he felt confused.






Pt. 8 Kumia and the Mandate!




Passerby's lined the courtyard to see what all the commotion was about. Rumors of their King and another in battle had them all curious and coming to see.

The white haired warrior stood at the ready as he looked on at the woman. Both seemed exhausted as they paused catching their breath before another bout. No words had yet to be exchanged, as the crimson clad feind had rushed out of his throne room to head off the wench. At the sight of her, the feind had unsheathed the bloodmounred blade and had attacked. The feiry haired, blue eyed maiden went to the defence, dodging every swing that came at her.

It had stayed this way for several minutes, until their stamina had slightly diminshed. Now they stared each other, glares of fury erupted from their hardened visages.

"So quick to stop? That isn't the Enroshia I know."

"Go die", came the low growl of anger trough gritted teeth.

"Been there, did that", she spat with a feindful smile. "Or did you forget?"

"Then do it again!" Enro leapt, flipping Vaker in his hands as a means to come with an angled slash right across the chest of the wench. Kumia, however, had other plans, and with the snap of a wrist, a chained single handed scythe whipped at Enroshia, digging deep into his left shoulder. The wound was enough to collapse the target of the unexpected counter in mid-air, and the warrior hit the ground in a roll. The initial assault wasn't what made the weapon assault so bad, it was what happened next as Fates Conquerer kneeled their, that wsas the worst part.

A second snap had the scythe ripping out of flesh and coming back into her hand, ready for a second strike. Enroshia just knelt their, his crimson eyes watching and waiting, not letting out a a simple yelp as he clutched at the wound with one hand, and kept the curved blade in his other.

It was the silver clad Inirtas that made the next move as he strode from the sidelines. "I beleive that is enough, and I shall not allow you to continue any fourther, Kumia" As he spoke his eye caught Ashlon coming in from the side and Arith coming in from the rear of the rogustress. She knew they were coming to and her eyes shot from Inirtas, to Ashlon, only to land on Arith. She knew his ever ready to kill instinct and without even thinking, she let go of her stance and began to roll the chain of her weapon up.

"As I said," her voice rang calm and quiet in the ears of all around, "I have died before, and I do not wish to meet that fate again."

Inirtas gave a solemn nod but his eyes shifted towards quick approaching footstepd where heard from behind the gathered spectators. His great hearing and vision always made him ever alert on the happenings about him. "I think these matters should be put aside for now", he spoke calmly to those around as he noticed the emblem of The Church upon the messengers breastplate. Enroshia stood, his face wincing slightly as the messenger approached with more then just curious glances of the scene about him. Sheathing the sword, the renegade remained silent, as his pride seemed dampered from being wounded ber her of all people.

"M'lord I have a Mandate from The Church, signed by the Pope himself to be issued to all the Kings and lords of the Land."

The crimson feind already knew he didn't like the sound of it even if he hadn't heard what the Mandate was. Gritting his teeth, he gave a nod for the messenger to continue. He could see Arith and AShlon had moved closer as Kumia hadn't moved at all. Arith had placed his hands behind his back, possibly ready to put some meaning behind, 'Killing the messneger'. Ashlon had grabbed his arm with a shake of his head.

"By order of Docet 368, The Church has issueda Mandate stating that no King, nor Lord, shall succeed the set limit of hounds in their control. The set limit is ratioed one to one by the same Ranking System that is used on the same battlegrounds. If ye have more the the set limit ye have until the rise of the morrow to free them."

Enroshia stood there, trying to take it all in but he wasn't able to process what he had heard. His mind rabmled on in a whirl of mystery.

"What did he say?" Came the yellow knight as he tossed a questionable gesture towards Ashlon.

"Arith, he just said that Enroshia is classed at Eight by the scribes at the moment in skill and battlefare, so he is only allowed Eight hounds, and must get rid of the others."

Arith looked from Ashlon, to Enroshia, then to the messenger, then back to Ashlon."Oh, shit!"

Ashlon nodded and leaned close to the messenger, "You'd better get out of here fast, if you value your life. As soon as it really kicks into Arith's head what you have just said, he will be looking to plant his sabers into your back, If Lord Enroshia, doesn't get to you first."

Ashlon grabbed the Grey robed man, and pulled him out of the scene, to see that he had a chance that he leave with his life. Inirtas was the one to move next, passing by Enroshia, who still hadn't had the message sink through yet.

"I'll see to Kumia, while you see to that wound, then to the new Decree of the Church."

Kumia who stood listening, only nodded and follwed the elf.

Enroshia turned behind him and stared at the lone figure who had been there the whole time, her head half cocking as he looked at her. The look in her eyes was nothing but pure love and loyalty. How could he explain that she would be loosing many of her companions this eve. <

Pt. 12 FOR GREMLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




They rode on, stamping the grass along their wake, their trail obvious as they were many. The wind whipped about their armor as they ducked low, moving swiftly. Arith caught eye of a second flock of horses coming near them and he let out a low growl as he remembered just a few days before.

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"Arith, these horses are a gift of allegiance, and a an oath to turn the tides", spoke Enroshia, as they looked on in the pasture at the magnificent steeds. The yellow clad warrior just stood there, quietly listening to his lord and long time freind.

-I know you're one hell of a fighter, and are truly skilled on the feild, but I think for the upcoming event, you should focus on reaching your destination, more so, then letting the world know our name. Perhaps you could do as you did that day, that gave you the name Storm Runner, when you rushed towards the town of Kreashuo..-

Arith turned from the horses to raise an eye at his comrade who, for once, had a gentle smile upon his face.

"I mean, lets try to come home with as many men as ye can, so that it can better fit us in the long end, y'know?"

Arith only gave a slight nod, all to well understanding.
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The colors of the calvary were of Knights Eternal, and the commander he noted, was known as the Avatar of War. Any other day, Arith would 've gladly accepted, but now was not the time. To his amazement, he didn't see battle then though, as it seemed their veiw of each other, was only to cross paths as they took seperate routes. Arith felt the weight lift off his shoulders.
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"Sir, it seems there is an army ahead", came a scout that had moved ahead nd had come back.

"Well, go tell them to get out of the way," Arith retorted.

The scout only paused, unuse to Arith's blankness. "Sir, I dont think I can make it to...do that, sir."

"Fine, run them over then! We aren't stopping", The yellow warrior hollered.

"But sir, they represent the Church!" Protested the scout.

Arith didn't seem to get the hint, "Fine run them over and leave not a one alive!!!"

They charged on as the scout gave up and slid into the feild. As arith saw those standing on the bridge he ducked lower hiding from the win, allowing for his horse to go a bit swifter. As he came upon the small army, he rose with his fangs bearing and the momentum that they slowed semmed to last forever to him as he slashed through the crowd making sure that they fell with every slice until he had cleared the obstacle and entered the heavy grass. He heard the rumble of his horses and never looked back as he sheathed his bloody fangs.

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"What of them?" He demanded as they continued to move.

"They seemed to ahve got around us and found the Church waiting at them at the bridge. They fought and retreated sir!"

The golden warrior let out a sigh, knowing how much Enroshia had respected them.

"In the end, its not my problem. But let us show them how the Storm Riders do it!"

Again they moved through and with much more ease did they cut through the ranks of the Church members.
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"Sir, we have word that the Church has set those that they found most foul and not deserving of the Church upon the bridges as to be a hinderance to all the Knigdoms that had entered." Yet another scout had appeared and spoke to the Commander.

Arith only smiled at the announcement, "So the Pope does love to see people slaughtered!?!?" The Storm Runner had groan comfortable and had even posed for several armies as they passed by, one of his favorites so far, was passing by an army representing Knights Eternal and shaking his bare ass as we went. while his own member has slowed down to ponder teir lords actions, he only offered them a simple few words, "I call that the Tooshie Ride By".

But he had just crossed the mountains and was in Angel Fire Terrirtoy, a few armies seemed to actually stand and watch him pass as he went. Respect? or Rules and fear of the Churches hell he had pondered but had never stopped.
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Arith had ran ahead, as he had noticed his steed had a wound at the leg and it was getting worst, Nujak was his name. And now he alone came to face the final bridge alone.

"One last ride, my friend", He whispered to the horse and as he approached the bridge, his horse, collapsed, an arrow had hit him square in the wounded limb. Arith tumbled with the blow and rose up to hiss feet to find that it was the commander of the rag tag squad that had fired the bolt with a grin on his face. To add insult to injury, the Condemend soldier fired a second into the downed horse's cranium.

Arith, who had watched the bolt pass him and finish off his steed, turned and asnwered the mockery by unsheathing his Lightning Fangs. He stared down over a hundred men as his eyes bored deep into the sockets of his rival.

"For Gremlin!!!!"

Arith took off at his roar cry, slashing amongst the midst of the cloud of foe. fior ever 3 kills he got, he felt a laceeration upon himself. In usual battle, he didnt have so many about him and could repel those that did come at him. But he was only one man on a hundred, and the devious commander found pleasure in feeding his own blad a few times. Thats when he heard the rumble. the Storm Rider did, only to be answered be a deep bolt within himself.

Arith whirled about to stare in the eyes of a horse that he was unfamiliar of before he passed.

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He returned groggy limp upon a steed, the very steed that was whot with brown and black blotches upon it. He felt his wounds ache and releive as he looked to see his second in command, and a prest riding along side him, the rumble right behind him. They were in the snow he knew and now he haeard a different storm.

As only one member of our army reaches the destination, we win. Still wounded, he jerked the steed about and called for two hundred men to follow him as the rest moved on.

Arith soon realized that it was the Avatar of War that was now trailing them, and instead of excitement he felt dread folowed by out rage.

The outnumbered men charged them head on and Arith met the commander head on.

Arith had leapt from his steed and actually slammed his hellow helm into the chin of the Avatar.releasing them both from the steeds. Arith drew his sabers and lashed out violently and the single weilding warrior blocked for dear life. Arith scored hit for hit time after time, but he knew he wouldnt last. His yeloow armor became soaked with more blood and it didn't help when he collapsed upon the snow.

He heard the rumber again as he felt himself lifted off the ground and thrown upon his previous steed.

"You did well sir, we've covered much ground agaisnt them and Angel Fire is now nearing them."

What did Arith care about any of them? They all had assaulted his kingdom, thinking they were better then them. He smiled beneath the mask, blood ushered forth and as he was about to fall out he mutterd, "Kajun, fly... for... gr...em...lin."

His eyes caught the finish line, it was unbroken, he had done his best to make it there..

He had done his best.

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He came to as everyone around te kingdom was cheering his name within the courtyard. He was weakened, abd badly bruised but he would answer Fate no matter how much blood he spat up.

Through his heart with his mask off his voiced echoed...

"FOR LYTHIA!!!-"

"FOR FATES END!!!"

"FOR GREMLINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

He spewed more blood and passed out.



Pt.13 Call this the AMZ and be happy?



Enroshia looked deep into the eyes of his Lady and felt respect from her, but felt disapointment from himself. "I leave to create Fates End!"

He was dressed in a black cloak and tears filled his eyes as he was unsure if his actions were correct. He was creating Fattes End with enough followers but needed her blessing. She gave a slight nod and he tried to smile as the music began....
End of passion play, crumbling away
I'm your source of self-destruction
Veins that pump with fear, sudden dark is clear
Leading on your deaths construction
Taste me you will see
more is all you need
you're dedicated to
how I'm killing you

He again found himself seeing her, as he knew she arleady knew... "We are going Evil! Hellsbane has made make this choice but we together... We shall never fight each other with out a forewarning... but I will return to your god one day!"

Tears poured from his eyes as he began to turn about, but from the eyes of the brown locked Queen, he saw a tear...

He had hurt her and hewas pissed at himself for doing so... but he would make it up to her..

Come crawling faster
obey your Master
your life burns faster
obey your Master
Master
Master of Puppets I'm pulling your strings
twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
Blinded by me, you can't see a thing
Just call my name, `cause I'll hear you scream
Master
Master
Just call my name, `cause I'll hear you scream
Master
Master

The warrior stood stron as he had heard that he wa being attacked. Arith and AShlon had beeen snet to handle the problwem along with requests to KE and KG...
He felt weak doing so and shed more tears fore holding back...


Needlework the way, never you betray
life of death becoming clearer
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
chop your breakfast on a mirror
Taste me you will see
more is all you need
you're dedicated to
how I'm killing you


Arith stood atop the Kgdom afront all his men declaring himself the one tio be defeated. Enroshia only nodded in agreement.



Come crawling faster
obey your Master
your life burns faster
obey your Master
Master
Master of Puppets I'm pulling your strings
twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
Blinded by me, you can't see a thing
Just call my name, `cause I'll hear you scream
Master
Master
Just call my name, `cause I'll hear you scream
Master
Master



Enroshia approached his kingdom and showed VAKER as he needed their support




Master, Master, Where's the dreams that I've been after?
Master, Master, You promised only lies
Laughter, Laughter, All I hear and see is laughter
Laughter, Laughter, laughing at my cries
Hell is worth all that, natural habitat
just a rhyme without a reason
Neverending maze, drift on numbered days
now your life is out of season
I will occupy
I will help you die
I will run through you
Now I rule you too




Anzuma, and Kills lined the Yard as Enros fiollowers, presented their selves.....



Come crawling faster
obey your Master
your life burns faster
obey your Master
Master
Master of Puppets I'm pulling your strings
twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
Blinded by me, you can't see a thing
Just call my name, `cause I'll hear you scream
Master
Master
Just call my name, `cause I'll hear you scream
Master
Master


Enroshia rose his blade as he was made the true King.....

"Sir! Lord Kip has been decimated!" Enroshia and Killalen whipped about angrily.

"Then they desired war against us!?" Enroshia was confused at the act and the silent lord remained silent though he wass pissed off. Enroshia knew by his eyes....



New blood joins this earth
And quikly he's subdued
Through constant pained disgrace
The young boy learns their rules



"Sir They beat Arith! But he has returned, demanding more men so he can fight those known as the Red Reavers!!!" Enro heard the words an look down at baby before he spoke

"Let him! And inform Kip of his chance for vengance!" Enroshia was sure to let them know hell from the two...

And he did till KG played their dirty tactics..... and beat Fate's Ass to the gound... Kip and Arith were nothing to them.



With time the child draws in
This whipping boy done wrong
Deprived of all his thoughts
The young man struggles on and on he's known
A vow unto his own
That never from this day
His will they'll take away



Arith stood atop the kingdom showing hiis sabers.



What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never be
Never see
Won't see what might have been



Arith being the leader of the CannonBall Run atacked the Avatar, ony to find himself foolish... as hr was diced through



What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never free
Never me
So I dub thee unforgiven



The Gold Dragon stood revived and swore hell upon that known as KE



They dedicate their lives
To running all of his
He tries to please them all
This bitter man he is
Throughout his life the same
He's battled constantly
This fight he cannot win
A tired man they see no longer cares
The old man then prepares
To die regretfully
That old man here is me



The Crimson Feind took the sword with him as he met with the Queen... his ideas being unsure ans unclear as he plotted for hell upon evil....



What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never be
Never see
Won't see what might have been



Ashlon and Arith had defeated their third army.... Arith began souting cheers whike Ashlon knew their acts would become over themselves...



What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never free
Never me
So I dub the unforgiven



Word of Kumia being attacked hit Enroshia fast, and he sent Gromsor to intecept the issue...



You labeled me
I'll label you
So I dub the unforgiven



Gromsor met Alric's knight and with out word, detatched the problems head.....



...and the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need



Enroshia watched Arith AShlon and Gromnsor get desimated... and he knew they would soon be surrounded..



...and with dust in throat I crave
Only knowledge will I save
To the game you stay a slave
Rover wanderer
Nomad vagabond
Call me what you will



"Send our champions out with every army they can muster!" Enroshia knew this tactic coming up and wouldn;t play by theitr book... no he was much smarter then that



But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home



He rode with Anzuma and Inirtas by his side. Arith had chose to stay with Killalen, And they had a war plan , Arith annd Kills did...



...and the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown
By myself but not alone
I ask no one



Enrioshia looked at a stragler and haulted his men offering her tojoin his kingdom. Inirttias gave a few glances at the two as Enroshia learened that the stragler was known as Living Dead Girl. Her paleness gave her aura away and Enro made sure she was tooken care of....



...and my ties are severed clean
The less I have the more I gain
Off the beaten path I reign
Rover wanderer
Nomad vagabond
Call me what you will



The Crimson feind had found himself staring at Kumia and the strangler.



But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll never mind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home



"You two look alike because you are Father and daughter" Stated Inirtas as he figured it out.... "This young lady is actually a princess! and is one of the two daughters that you and Kumia produced" Inirtas was always right and Enroshia was speechless.... the strangler was his daughter... one of them..... and he wspositive the other was in bthis land as well...



But i'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind
And I'll take my find anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home



The Crimson Feind looked on at Inirtas and the one known as Living Dead Girl...Mirshia and Kirshia they were named. He was ubsure how he and Kumia would handle the situation, and only bowed himself to his own daughter.

"Enroshia, Dad, father, if you do that again im kicking you in the head."


Carved upon my stone
My body lie, but still I roam
Wherever I may roam

"Shall you name it? Even with Lord Arith missing?"
Mirshia knew her father like the back of her hand from the tales she had heard.
Enroshia looked down at her with a smile... "Until we can make it back... this is our home darlin... and we will honor this with the name of you, your sister's and Ariths bith place.... we will call this place Lyth!"

Mirshia smiled and hugged her father. He returned the hug as Kumia watche wuth a sky smile...
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I refuse to lose this battle,
Let whatever come my way.
I am stronger then my rival,
No, I will not fall today...
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Pt. 14 The time for unity is now



The golden knight paused as he had slain another knight that had laughed at him when he spoke of his quest for his King and his freind. He looked downat his bloody blade, watching as it dripped onto the staind soil. He turned his head, looking behind him, feeling that dreadful urgency. He looked then, to his left hand, a pale blue glow gave off from the letters =LG=, engraved on the back of his left hand. He turned then in stride and called forth his horse. He was needed, and he was needed urgently!

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He walked silently, his visage one of concern. They had started their new home, and all seemed well. Both his daughters had returned to him and both had adapted well to their roles within the kingdom. Even Warthan, who had been placed as head of the Imperial Sheild's, had returned to aid Enroshia, desiring to protect and assist Enroshia in his road to justice. All that was out of place, was that Arith had still not returned, but the Crimson Feind knew he would one day do so. He had faith.

But for some unknown reason, he had been personally summoned to come here and an omnious feeling had overcome him. Sometihng was wrong, but he hadn't known what, and yet he had a feeling that his lords and champions behind him knew it, but weren't telling.

Up ahead, someone unbeknownst to him, a female with a pasty, yet shining tone, stood in religious garments. Whether she was a a representitive of the Church itself, or of one of the gods, he was unsure, as he saw no Emblem.

She beamed in his direction,"Welcome, Chosen One."

Enroshia moved forward to accept her request to join her company near the alter as the others hung back.

"What's this all for", He questioned.

She continued to smile, "A great Challenge now comes your way, Chosen One."

Enroshia wasn't surprised "Go on."

Gromsor was the one that spoke up. "Eternal Twilight sends forth fifteen thousand men"

ENroshia looked at his direction wide eyed then back to the religious woman.

"Knights Enteral also sends their armies. And Angel Fire doesn't seemed to eager to face them, nor does The Line of Two."

Enroshia paused, understanding that The Line of Two wasn't able to harvest an army of such size to even hinder Eternal Twilights Army. He didn't even think that his own numbers could compare. Angel Fire, perhaps could. But from this news, he pondered.

"What will you Chosen One?"

Enroshia looked back at his men and his daughters, then turned with hie eyes set low, back to the woman, "We will do our best to repel this beast."

His eyes darted to his followers, "Gather all our men and the Kingdom Messnegers outside, I desire an audience."

They nodded and moved out as Enro turned back to the woman who looked bewildered.

"Are you mad!?!?"

"Mad? Maybe. I'm unsure. But I know what I must do."

"But they outnumber you!"

"So? It's not about numbers, but its about showing where we stand! AND WE STAND PROUDLY! As it was the Warriors of Fates End, that have seen it all. It's the Warriors of Fates End that took it among themselves to learn it all. It is the Warriors of Fates End that took beating after beating and gathered more intelegence on the enemy to share with allies then has ever been seen. It is the Warriors of Fates End that would take up sheild and blade to assist any of those known as good. There is no others like us and if we just up and back down, then what have we shown or proven? As it stands, we may as well be knwon of the greatest of good kingdoms, and in my mind, through my men, we very well are."

The woman stood speachless.

Enroshia turned and exited the door. As he did, the woman smiled, a gleam in her eye as she muttered, "Chosen One".

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He stood looking down at the masses, everyone eager to hear what he has to say. He takes a deep breath and lets his voice ring out.

"I have been informed that our greatest threat, approaches us, and that our allies are unsure of taking up this fight. We are greatly outnumbered, alone, but we will fight. We will make our stand. So while I make this stand to you all, I'm sending messegers to all of good, requesting that they take up their weapons and prepare to show evil that we can stand united. I am not a very good politician, as I am a fighter, and I stand to you all true men, stating that we may very well have to go at this alone. And if we do, that through our skills, our enemy will grow stronger as thy defeat us, and when they get through us, they will very well have the knowledge and ability to run through any army that serves under our god with out any problem."

Enroshia looked to the messengers that stood listening and scribing what was being said and spoke even louder as he spoke directly to them for his men to hear, "Now you go now, and you tell All the Kingdoms that serve under the same god as Lyth, and you tell them these words. You tell them that The Warriors of Fate stand. And humbly request that they send their men to stand alongside us. Because if they do not. Then once they are finished with us, not even the greatly numbered Angel FIre will be able to stop them. Because those in Lyth, can make a stand that very well and hold out long enough, that would make real men out of the enemy. Possibly enough to make them all classed as Seasoned, or greater. When we are done with them, alone, they will make Krackens Gurads very own Red Reavers look like a boy compared to a giant. So go tell them now. And go make them understand, that the time for unity is now. Or perhaps it shall never be.

That is all I have to say for now."


Pt. 15 EB




-Sir, Inirtias and the remnaints of Sage have returned. They were attacked by Knights Eternal-

Enroshia looked on from the balcony. It had started. And the Warriros of Fates End had sent the first blow. They had intercepted the assault of Angel Fire, and While Kumia had tooken out An army of Divine Sanction, Gromsor took out two of Eternal Twlighlight's armies before being over come himself. Now Inirtias had been attacked. They had did nothing wrong wrong to anyone. Attacking the innocent, one of his purest. Now that was wrong.

He turned, -Summon the men and their armies.-

The soldier nodded and dashed off.

Enroshia let loose a tear. As he looked at Solo. He wanted to grab it but held off.

-Father, we will help.-

His two daughters appeared, he wiped a sleeve across his yes and turned, with the pupils stil glistening. -No. Mirshia, is to stay with Psyia and atmept to get hhelp some how. Kirshia,I want you far away from this battle, as you being near me or your mother will make you desire to join us, and that will be a distraction to us both. -

They both began to start, but he turned and walked away.

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-Sir Arith and Shlon have moved out! What do we do now?-

Enoshia gave a nod, -We all attack!-

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He cut down another man as a messenger made his way to him. -Unvanquished, Commanded by Raze, have come!-

The Crimson Feind paused. Had he really appeared? If so then he felt pity on his foes. They nowe had to deal with somthing more feindish then themselves. He knew then he had to talk the the crazy one, and with hesitation, he mvoed back, Kumia and others followed.

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They had been defeated, so many battles in so little time. Yet Raze and a few still stood. Blood stained Arith and Enroshia as they wobbled and others attempted to hold them up.

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The survivors stood in the courtyard as Enroshia stood ther with tears, Victories and defeats had been dealt to Lyths men, but Killalen and his men had betrayed him. He felt pain deep and harsh, so bad that no one could ever know.

-Men! You all faught brave... but the time has come, oour chapter has endedm and we difd great! Let us hope that we did great enough. Feel greatful though.... as we GAVE THEM HELL!!! We wounded them and we did our job! I m proud of you all! -

The war torn cheered. Proud of it all. They knew they had stood their ground and knew The Wariors of Fate had set intentions and they out did them.

-You men should be proud! Your god favors us greatly now, protecting those that refused to help. We did our deeds and I am proud of you all. SO many victories, agaisnt so many enemies. You all were perfevct.-

He paused seeing tem replicate his smile...

-Also, Mirshia is now my second, and Kirshia is general. They are away at the moment, but kniow that I'l very proud of you all.... thanks...-





Pt 16 choice



Betrayed, and abandonned, they had moved again. Enroshia now sat at the place that he would die in protecting. They had named it Lythia. His mind raced upon his past, of the other realms and planes. Good was falling. He was failing. His men that dared to go out and hunt for goods were repeatedly at war against greater numbers. A peace had been made with Lucifers Lair. Yet Eternal Twilight and The Order of the Sacred Rose still hounded about his lands, desiring dinner like carrion.

Arith stood alone, outside the Kings chamber's as he thought about the past few batles. He had been in many battles for his freind's and found nothing more fonder then fighting beside them. Yet evil still terrorized the followers of Enroshia. Even his best had not been enough. They kept coming. Kept antagonizing. Kept begging to be slain. His men war war tattered, their morale was not one to be mentioned, as they felt no higher honor then protecting what they beleived in.

And all they wanted to do was attack that which the Warriors of Fate had beleived in. Arith's lip curled up as he thought of it.

Raze stalked about, his mind remembering the eyes of the fallen, both of good and evil. They all were different, showing shock, surprise, pleasure, fear, anger, confusion. But they all had one similariety. They all had that fading glimmer, realization that it was over, and they would be counted of the nameless many, that could not take it. Those like himself, followed a comrade that had gained faith of the higher powers, and by his wishes they could be brought back from such firey deapths. He smiled knowing his foes were shocked to see him alive,after hearing of his demise so many times in that hue war. They called him a ghost of war.

He looked up, his eyes gazing upon Solo. The blade that rested there quietly. He stood up quitly, and lifted it from his reasting place, and placed it on the oposing hip of Vaker. He turned and moved to the portal of his chambers and pushed through the exit, causing Arith to cock his masked head.

-Gather the men, we go to fight!-

Arith stood up.straight an nodded.

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The Crimson Feind fought under Arith for the batlle. Their foe was an army of the Scarlet Rose they had been evenly matched thus far, but himself and Arith had seemed to be the ones thay went after mostly. IT was then, that he noted a club connectedd with Ariths mask, sending it flying to his very own feet. Arith's head and body twisted with the blow and he spun to one knee. he saw the Golden Dragon's eyes. He was bewildered at the blow and had truley been exhausted. His hands shook as he tried to remain grip of his weapons.

It was then that Enroshia fel t the pain deep within. He pulled out solo and called for his men to fall back. Those that gave chase did not last long as he lashed out. They would not prey on victims this time. Blood litered the ground, quenching its thirst more so as he protected his men

As the split and Arith was helped to his steed. The King sheathed his blades nd caught eyes with the general.

-Tell ur lords and Kings Iwe wish only the simplicities, without being hounded. If I have caused them greif then I apologize. I will not see my innocent men die anylonger. We are done here.-




Pt 17 The Beacon



He stood atop of the mountain, his men behind him waiting. He looked south east to see the kingdom standing there, a traitorous site indeed.

Dragons breath.

The Chosen One stared calmly, thinking that a dragons breath could not have a stench that could touch that kingdom. A dragons breath could be Fire, Ice,Poison, energy, and other things, but not treachery. No it wasn't so.

Enroshia looked to the battle ground, where Snookerking's Champion contested with Never's Champion, along with their armies. He turned and looked to his men and raised Solo and Vaker, pointing them both at the battle and the kingdom.

-There lies a Traitor and his men! That which use to be of Angel Fire, The Line Of Two, Grail, and what else have you, stand there. And they attack Tir Na Nog. They started this! They insulted our God, our history, our allies, and they insulted us! We are the defenders of good! WE ARE THE BEACON OF LIGHT!-

They cheered loudly at the statement and many looked up to see the banner of the Warriors of Fate. An army below moved and attacked yet another army of Tir Na Nog, it's banner bore the insignia of Renny, one who use to be of Tir Na Nog , when he was there, and even The Line of Two, another of his great allies. ANd they were in his way!. He snarled and pointed down at them.

-They claimed that if annny kingdom came to assist in this battle, that Tir Na Nog would be cowards, but they themselves are cowards! THe can't bare the shame of looking your gods in the face, because of what they are! They couldn't make it as you have! They are weaker then you! Now let us show them who the real cowards are!!!!-




Pt18 Forsaken



He walked without word, his demeanor without emotion and his clothes, bloodstained and dirt worn. He rubbed his wrists with care as they pained him so. and he feared what was yet to come.

Even though he had just been let from the dungeons of The Church, after paying for his crimes, he still had more hardships to worry about as rumors had seeped through the cracks in the wall, that he had all but been abandoned by his Viceroy, his very own daughter, and a few other Lords who had pledged their allegeince to him, along with their Champions and followers.

He approached the lands of his kingdom, to find the eight that had and would always remain true.

Arith stood masked with eyes now gleeming green and newly added streaks of the gleam upon his black and yellow armor. His sabers, strangely, laid at his feet.

Ashlon bore a darker shade of forest green and Inirtias now bore the color of the nighty sky as their weapons crossed each other as they peirced the soil.

Kumia stared in the eyes of her former lover as she dawned scarlet leather with her scythe and dagger

Kirshia stood near her side, her bow resting near her mothers weapons as she bore light gray armor.

Raze's Demi Crescent blades rested as if they were just dropped and he new clad was a dark grey.

Gromsors bastard blade stood beside him as his armor showed to be a faded brown text, matching his great beard.

Vrau's spears stuck headfirst in the ground near by as he bore azure armor, with black underlying clothing.

They looked down at similiar times as of in a demi bow, and soon found themselves to their knees. It was an uncommon sight for Enroshia to find his freinds, but he knew all to well the rumors were true.

-My great freinds, I have failed and forsaken you. I could not protect what I have should, as I have should. I have no excuse.-

Arith was the one to stand, ahis voice deep and devilish, -No, they have forsaken us, and planted the blades into our backs.-

Gromsor was nexxt to look up, -It's become a common scenario, these days. Taking loyalty for granted.-

Enro didn't speak but looked up.

-You have done much more then anyone would ever acknowledge. You have led us through thick and thein! And with our roughneck team, thats hard.- His daughter had spoke, and he looked down.

-Don't ask us for forgiveness, and don't think we want apologies. We don't question you. We follow a true leader.- Ashlon had spoke up this time and Inirtias only nodded.


Enroshia only let out a emotionless sigh, as Vrau stood up and walked forward, now carrying two sheathed scimitars, Solo and Vaker. Vaker being a blade that shared Vrau's own blood. The Crimson Feind looked down at them as he was offered them. It was hard to look at them now, but he stared long and hard, as he remembered the promises he made.

He didn't speak, but felt as if the world had dubbed the Forsaken and placed the blades at his hips.

He would try to go on ... for them.



Pt. 19 Alliance



He stood, looking on as they approached, all alone, leaving their protection behind them. It was he, the FORSAKEN One that knealed in they presence, his scimitars, crossed while in his hands. His very own Champions stood behind a bit aback as they listened. They ahd never seen Enro bow before like so and knew that this was very important

-I ask of you, Killalen, Lockswell, and Renny, that ye hear my words. Those that are known as the Forsaken, are Warriors of Fate, but now have the world agaisnt them. WIll you be so as well? I ask that you seek your hearts and see how great we have done together, and ask that you help me bring upon us, a new era... that we so deserve.-

His head remained down and his hair draped to the ground.

Killalen moved first, knealing down, not speaking as his dark persona, didn't give him much of a voice. Lockswell looked to Renny with a feindish glare, his distaste for the cowardly neutrals showing. Renny gave a questionable look towards the man but ignored him and returned to look at the downed warrior.

It was Lockswell that spoke though, -You have been a great ally mand freind, and we ahve had many wars together. I plan to continue our freindship.-

Renny piped in then, - You have heard my words, and your own spies have helped me rid ourselves of a few treacherous ones. We have butted heads befcore, but I know you from Tir Na Nog, when you first showed up. I am glad to have met you and and glad that I have you as an ally and that you have us as an ally.-


Enroshia looked up sering their faces and stood. Killalen stood as well. Words could not express his feelings to have others that beleived in his goal.

-Together, we shall unite Good, and overcome evil...-



Pt. 20 Victory?




He had ordered for the return of his men. Good had won this day. There was no need to continue and no need to surround a kingdom that had nothing left to offer in battle for them.

He stood there, looking out into the hills as the dark clouds casually light with hea lightning, allow the visibility of the army. They had indeed looked battle rigid with planty left to dish out. They themselves reflected pure victory. Their armor tatterd, their blades sheathed or held as high as their heads. They came with hope as it had been desired. His kingdom's people would be joyous to see them return.

He, however, looked into the sky. Knowing he still had a long way to go. There was no longer any true dominant kingdom and that was obvious. The only true unity that he had seen of his allies was their recent obstacle. But he was sure the next time it would be much harder. They had uniformed partially to take on a weakened kingdom that should have had much more resistance.

Now was time for those that had joined to lay low and recover, as should he.

But how long would it last until war beckoned him at his door he wondered. He had been offered a pact and his lords disagreed as did he and he had offered a simpler pact of his own. His kindgoms choice was made by his choice. He was there for a reason, and would not be deterred.





Pt 21 Meet your destiny




He walked upon the joyous celebration, listening to the praises that he and those that traveled alongside him. He felt as if he was no better then anyman here and deserved no praises, yet knew they needed a leader and someone to show them the way to a life that would mean no more violence. But he knew that there was no end to it. There would never be. But as long as they beleived in it, he would make some attempt to ease their lives and get them closer to their dream.

He strode forward ascending a stage, where he was to speak to the crowd. He watched his feet as they rose for each step, pulling his body along with them. The cheers of the crowd slowly died out as he rememberd the dream of his own he had had.

A flame burned bright white.

"You have tooken it upon yourself to claim your title as 'The Chosen One'. It was the voice of the preistest that had called him it before. "But let me show you what you are really chosen for."

Within the flame that seemed to slowly diminshish. An image of a blade slicing across of the back of the a warrior, taking the warrior down to the knees, revealed that the wounded had been himself. His face showed pain and fatigue, as if he had foughten for days without rest, and the background showed smoke and many fallen soldiers of good and evil. The flame continued to get smaller as he attempted to use his twin scimitars to raise himself. His arm weilding Vaker, soon found itself, removed of blade and body as it was felled with a scond slice of a blade. A third cut, dove across the side, issuing forth three wounds that ushered blood from body to soil. His blood would be joined by enemies and foes this day, many times over. Solo was detached from his body with the next cut, and his hair grabbed, yanking his head back.

They crowded around an empty grave. Nothing but a cross baring his emblems. Not even his blades had been returned from evil. His grave was at the head of many filled graves. Many gathered: Kings, Lords, His Champions, Others Champions, even a few of those that chose no true side, and some that pledged to the God of Malice. The flame gave into emberes and became nothing more.

"Are you truely ready to meet your destiny?"


Enroshia looked on upon the crowed as they had silenced and listened for him to speak. He stood firm and looked them all over.

"I look upon ye today, and see five colors and emblems joined together. The Warriors of Fate. The Line of Two. Soldiers of the Grimoire. The Roman Empire. Knights of the Table. I am proud to see our united victory. Together, we overcame a kingdom. Together we started a new path. Together we stood for one cause! Together, we have shown that nothing is impossible."

Cheers had echoed through each mention of each kingdom and with every statement, but with Eirane's magic, they still heard him. Killalen, Lockswell, Renny and Neers stood a his sides as he spoke. Enroshia noted that everyone seemed to cheer at it all, and allowed them to settle.

"But this is a new path, and a new journey. Lucifers Lair may rebuild, or they may not. We have many bridges left to cross and many more wars to see through. The path will be rough, but there are others out there that should see fit to assist you all on this journey. And theremay be those that shall seek to disrupt this path. The Behemoth, Knights Eternal. The Unbreakable, Krackens Guard. The Serpents, Order of The Scarlet Rose. But together, we can overcome anytihng! Together we can overcome any obstacle!"

More cheers came.

"But now I send messengers to others, and request them to show unity to us. Request that they join us for the cause and unite with the Beacon of Light!"

More cheers. That was what he had named the unity a Beacon of Light. They gave people Hope and led a way to what was needed and what was desired. How he had become the head, he was unsure.

'Are you ready to meet your destiny?'

The voice echoed in his head.

He took a deep breath. His voice toned down a bit.

"Let us rest and enjoy the repreive. When the time comes, I will march and ask that you march with me. We will move to show again, that together we can do anything. But whenI march again I hope that I will not see five emblems, but nine united together."

Yet again there was a cheer from his desires. He stood there and said quietly to himself, "Yes I will meet my destiny."



Pt 22 Two stars....




He awoke abruptly his eyes gleaming white as he moved to get on all fours. He moved foward, stretching his body and mosucles, losening the bones in his old rigid body. He gave a long huff and slowly trotted forward, out of the dark and through the mouth of a cave. The stars and moon glistening agaisnt the furs of his old gray skin. How long had his slumber been he wondered?

As he crossed through the forest he had no other thoguhts, except he had a duty. And his old bones would do his duty. He was surprised that he had aged so fast, and would once again be proud to watch over from the stars.

He aproached the clift where a similiar green colored wolf sat, staring into the skies.

The grey one said nothng but opened his mouth and loosed a huge orb of energy. It flew high into the sky growing brighter as it did.

"So he has returned?" The younger looking wolf mused.

"Yes. He was ready." The grey one looked at the green wolf then to the green hue of emerald light that shown in the sky.

"How long?" He asked the elder.

"Not sure. He's in so much pain I wish he would give in."

"Strong as mine it seems", Spoke the grey one.

"Two of a kind, actually. He has grown quite a bit."

"Perhaps. But how will the two handle being on high pedastals and of both with High reputations, I wonder?" Now the grey one looked to the green canine, who in return looked at him.

"It may be trouble, or they may work together. They both stand for the same cause. I guess only time will tell?"

Agreed. Let us go now and watch from a'high.

They turned and watched the white star shine beside the green one and with a wisp of the wind, they were gone.


-------

Enroshia watched as Marcello and his followers marcked out of the kingdom and into the night sky. Self serving kingdom, Lythia had been called, yet Lithia gave so much to his people.

"One day, you will understand", he muttered into the darkness, "One day."

Kirshia approached him. "Sir Ren has..."

"I know", He said deeply. "And I know Rogue has issued war against him. The others in the alliance have been informed."

Kirshia stood still behind her father surprised.

Enroshia looked into the stars. His eyes set upon the rising star that shown beside a strange green one. He felt connected to the green one and knew imidiately from a howl of two wolves in the distant wind, of what it meant. He was back, and he was coming.

------

He rushed out the gates, with a small army following him. So much had happened in such a short little time. Rogue had made a cowardly attempt to trick Lythia into a trap, but had failed. Now Killalen was unprotected, and The Crimson Feind meant to show that Rogue could not out do him, at anytihng.

Arith was already stationed awaiting Rogue to show himself if he truley had the galls to. The alliance moved to defend Ren as well, and the area of battle was set. Others would form with the King of Lythia and make a second army, ready to crush the fool. Ren had ordered his men eastward and Lythia would see that Killalen's army was safe.

If they did not make it safe. Then Lythia Had Ashlon ready to move at the whim to extract vengeance of everyone that had a hand in it.

That was his word.



Pt 23 The stricken



The Crimson Feind stood atop the highest hill looking down as watched the many campfires all about. The day had nearly given into the night, but far off in the distance, the elven born renegade strained to see the already drunken armies that bore the banner of Chaos. A messenger had sought them out on their march to infrom Enroshia that if any that followed under the Righteous God of Good Openly moved east of The Knights of the Table Kingdom Kingdom, it would be thought of as encroaching upon the swamp. It was The Eternal Order of the Shadows unhindered word.

Rogue had sent his men outword attempting to coo Ren into a war. It failed but when it did, Rogue spread ideas and threats and bribes, thinking his kingdom to be almighty. Enroshia, did not hold his tongue stating that it would not happen. Then Rogue had let his word reach Enroshia's ears that he would swear to the Dread God of Evil. Enroshia and Ren had met soon after and decided that Ren would insist that Chaos Legion remove themselves from the small woodland patch near his kingdom, or would be struck down.

Chaos removed themselves but then swore retribution and the destruction of The Knights of the Table Kingdom. Messengers were sent out as soon as Enroshia had heard it, and sent a messenger attempting to hault Rogue, knowing what could befall Rogue, informing him that the Knights of the Table were allies of his. It did nothing to the arrogant King and defensive measures were took. Then the Eternal Order of Shadows had put word in.

Enroshia knew it was not by coincedence. He knew Rogue had his hand in it. But Enroshia had trust in his men and his allies. And they had begun to meet eastward of Knights of The Table's kingdom.

Enroshia only looked on into the night.

"Come Chaos Legion. Come let us tear you apart and open your eyes wide." Enroshia's voice was calm and stern.


His head jerked then behind him as a sharp pain shot in his leg, and found a land serpent hissing at him, fangs bared, and knew he had been bit. With a a flash, The Crimson Feind unsheathed Solo, and offed the ghead of the serpent. Urgency struck the King as he felt his leg numbing. He gathered the strange purple reptilian and dashed of to the nearest medic.

----


Arith sat quietly staring into the fire wondering if Enroshia would allow the enemy to bully him back with their threats. He understood that Chaos Legion was their foe, and knew KE had made a declaration, but he did not see how a kingdom could make such a thing, when the closest kingdoms of the swamp were allies of his freind. It was bullying. And seemed as if Chaos Legion and the Eternal Order were one in the same with this project.

He knew something would ahve to be done soon.

------

Ren stood there calm and with a straight face. Enroshia, who had recently joined the crowed that Ren had requested, looked a bit pale. The main armies stood behind as the highest ranks stood in front, and Enroshia seemed to be centered. A few kingdom banners seemed to missing, but where en route. He wished they were here to hear what he had to say, but felt now seemed to be the time to say it.

"Ye all have came in aid of my kingdom from the threats of the Chaos Legion. Soldiers of the Grimoire have already assisted and defeated an army that has recently returned, wanting vengence."

Ren saw he had everyones attention. Quite unusual as he felt he was not respected by all, but smiled inside.

"I want to thank you all for coming to our aid, and those still coming. I have found a proud Alliance of the Righteous, and forever am in debt to ye all."

He slowly knelt and pulled his very sword from his hip and held it out. "But to you, Leader of the Warriros of Fate, Head of Fates End, King of Lythia; I thank you for seeing that there was a path of unity, and offer my sword to you."

Enroshia looked tooken aback and surprised. Everyone seemed to have their eyes on him. A bead of sweat dripped down his forehead, as he thought of what the shaman had said.

He pushed the words away from his mind and smiled, "I have two swords perfect for me and will decline the offer of your sword. It is not my style and you would be weak without it as you are fitted for it. But please arise from your knee. I only do as I see right."

Ren slowly arose with his sword ad replaced it with a nod, "Thjank you once more."

"Neigh. Thank ye for having faith."

Enroshia turned and looked about wishing to be alone for the moment sought a few words that might eencourage his men and enacted the spell that would allow him to speak to them all, thanks to Erane.

"They twist our words. They bait us. They think themselves cunning. They are fools. I have seen through their actions and I know what may come. But fear is not shown in these eyes. Nor your own. Prepare. War may come to us."
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I refuse to lose this battle,
Let whatever come my way.
I am stronger then my rival,
No, I will not fall today...


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