After successfully infiltrating the castle by mid night Mari met Mea and after thier union they set out to leave the castle. But by then the guards were aware of aomething being off. They were soon spotted by the guards following a heated chase where Mari jumped with Mea on top of a horse which helped them stick the landing and then find cover in the altar after that they moved to the queen's chamber and entered in and took cover.
Fear gripped Mari like a vice it was hard for him to breathe. The toil in the mines shattering Agatha Ore has ruined his Young body
As he struggled to breath he felt the softness of Mea's chest. She had tucked herself close to him refusing to let go. As he saw how afraid she was he wondered
/silence/
It was deafening,
"Why did it go silent, why did the guards stop?"
Mari murmered wondering why all of a sudden he didn't hear the sound of the guards boots,then it dawned on him
"They know where we are."
That's when he noticed it. The realisation hit him hard, there was no one guarding the chamber's door, in the sudden rush he forgot to factor that in. Not only that, the dark room didnt felt suspicious for it offered him a little comfort, the same comfort which calms down a snake once it's head were covered. The comfort of a burrow at night.
The one reason which put his mind at ease has also fallen apart it could be the end, his mind went into a frenzy of questions
Mea tightened her hold on his right arm she understood the situation. He looked at her worried, begging to god for help. Then he saw her eyes fear was there but the way she held him close, it was clear to him.
She had more hope in her eyes than fear. A hope which he gave
He turned to mea and held her in his arms, he looked her in the eye. She saw that his eyes reflected a sense of pride and hope
"I will save you, Even if I have to die. OR KILL!"
He clasped his hand tight on the amulet, he gritted his teeth, a spark reignited in him
"Even if i have to kill !"
The silence which had lasted no more than than a minute, just enough time for the guards to regroup. The sound of the gathering soldiers broke the silence .
/Baaaam/
The soldiers kicked open the chamber door and the guards rushed in. In a Jiffy they started searching the whole chamber. One of the guards got close to the shelf behind which they were hiding . Mari steeled his nerves preparing to top the shelf over onto to the soldier and make run for it.But before he did
/Baaaam/
One of the soldiers came flying and landing on the floor with a huge thud. As the guards looked to were the guard came flying from, not knowing what just happened. They saw her. There she was standing tall and then she raored
"How dare you ruin the sanctity of her highness's chamber with your filthy foot steps."
The guards all looked around in fear, the grave nature of the situation they were in finally hit them. Only the king could enter the the queen's chamber . Anyone else will be liable for grave punishment.
Hearing the comotion Mari looked through the gap between the shelves, he didnt see the face but he saw the way she was dressed. Clothed in black which blended in with the darkness, her clothes wrapped around tightly and her face covered in a scarf. She carried a short sword in one hand and her other hand clenched shut in fury.
The once lost sense of safety returned to him as he saw who it was, it was one of the the queens guard also called 'Daughter's of the night' a group of assassin's from a far away land, brought here 100's of years ago to be guards, messenger's and as well as assassin's.
Within seconds the guards was taken down swiftly by her. The Screaming and yelling of the guards brought more people in. But to one of the infamous queen's guard this much was child's play.
Mari watched it all with awe, he saw the way she masterfully handled the guards without breaking even a drop of sweat. He knew from one glance, her sword play was crafted to the most minute of detail. It was powerful, yet subtle. The way her sword cut through the air and her hand skillfully hit just the vital points of the guards, ensuring that not a single scratch was on them. But she didn't pull all the punches some landed with the right amount of force as to not break thier bone.
/ THUD/ /BAM/ /SLAM/ /HIT/
As a punishment from the queen's guard for crossing their limits and overstepping their boundaries.One by one the guards fell and without delay
She tossed the guards out. Cleansing the chamber an act usually done the blood of those who dared to come across their queen.
There was absolutely no mercy in her eyes
"Dont worry we will be safe."
Mari said to Mea.
As the words parted his lips a spear came flying straight for the lady.
/swoosh/ /klaaangggghhh/
It flew past her as she skillfully evaded the spear by jumping up and then landing on her toes. With the impression of a grin forming under scarf. She must have been really enjoying this event, as they rarely get to unleash what they are truly capable of. For moving through the shadow means silence. But now the stage was grand. With the calmness of a lionesses eyeing her prey she said.
"Was that actually necessary mr commander throwing your spear away like that"
And through the dust clouds a silhouette of a tall man built like a mamoth and armed and armored to the teeeth stepped out ---
/klang/ /klang/---and through the cries of pain of the guards his voice emerged
"For you the great Daughter of the night i have more than just a simple spear.What do you say we take this outside, I am sure you dont want to ruin your beloved queen's chamber's."
As the dust settled Mari saw the man put on his helmet. It was the mask of the Demon tiger. A beast which terrorised these lands far before the kingdom existed. There was only one man who would adorn it, rather than despise it. The Commander of the army of Lada
-Rana Von Bulshwitz. Or as known in the battle field
"THE RABID DOG OF LADA"
Without a second to waste he lunched at the lady laughing maniacally
"Muhahahaha" /thuk/thuk/thuk/
His heavy boots crushing the beautiful marble floor. Three steps and he was near her and then swinged his hammer with the power to crush boulders /swoosh/ and send her flying .
She skillfully used the heavy blow to her advantage to get to the top of the tower.
He followed her and jumped up pushing himself of the ground, stamping
the carpet laid on the floor and shattering the entire block of solid marble, he flew
high
/shatter//crack/
When he reached her he prepared to swing again but this time she Twisted in mid air and and kicked him in his abdomen
/thump/ / shatter/
Breaking the glass window at the top of the tower and sending him flying out into the courtyard. /Baam/
Despite his fall from such high ground he rolled it off. The stone tiles whre he slammed into had crumbled into pieces absorbing the impact.
/clatter/ /clatter/
The broken window glass came down. Right behind she also landed without a scratch she stood up dusting herself off and said
"Dont tell me that's all the 'rabid dog of Lada' has got ."
The commander chuckled--/ hahahah/--and rose up as he did rubble from the crushed tiles fell of his armour along with it, his abdomen plate . /Klak/
Lifting his hammer and resting it on his shoulders he said
"Oh trust me,I will not disappoint you. Milady"
The moon shined brightly above them the guards all gathered up hearing the noise. As both of them took thier stance.