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Verona of the Howling Dragons: The family who rules it all

Garoz of the Bloody Crow: The witch who brings the end

Montesquieu of the Stargazing Fox: The clan who lives to serve

 

 

The Kingdom of Verona is ruler of their own world,an entire continent all under their rule. They are prosperous and loved all across the land by all people and by all families,noble or not. But as a witch appears to take over the throne a young prince and his henchman must search for the legendary sword of excalibur,gaining allies and enemies along the way while they avoid the witch's Carcass Plague. 

The fate of Verona rests upon the last living blood of the Howling Wolves house. 

May the gods be ever in your favor. 

 

~Character sheet~

-House: (The family you belong of)

-Name:

-Age:

-Gender:

-Appearance:

-Weapon: (Optional)

-Magic?: (Optional)

-Bio: 

 

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My character sheets:

 

-House: Stargazing Fox

-Name: Yuri Montesquieu

-Age: 17

-Gender: Female 

-Appearance:

With complete armor:

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With out the extra armor:

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-Weapon: Nebula Sword (In second picture above)

-Magic?: Space related magic

-Bio: Yuri was born into the Montesquieu of the Stargazing Fox household,a family who's generations after generation have worked by being personal bodyguards and protectors of the royal family,the Verona family of the Howling Dragons. Even though they don't have a reputation as high as most noble families,they are famous for their loyalty and closeness to the royal family work-wise. She wears the all-out military knight uniform which makes her look taller and has her be mistaken by a boy constantly. But she doesn't mind,its an advantage. 

 

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-House: Bloody Crow

-Name: Minerva Garoz 

-Age: 21

-Gender: Female

-Appearance: 

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Her disguise appearance: 

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-Weapon: Staff

-Magic?:Dark Magic

-Bio: Member of the extinct household,the Garoz of the Blood Crow house. Originally this family was well known and respected hundreds of years ago,as they were heavily trusted by the royal family,always loyal and most of the members being high councilors for the royal family. One of its members murdered the youngest princess of the Verona of the Howling Dragons at the time,and the family was to be ahnailated. The household has been at hiding ever since. Now Minerva has plans to regain her family's true position at the throne.

 

 

 

 

 

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~Character sheet~

-House: Howling Dragons

-Name:Shrina Verona

-Age: 18

-Gender: Male

-Appearance: He has dark brown hair, blue eyes, some of his hair is long enough to cover a bit of his eyes. It extends to his lower shoulder blades. He usually wears royal clothes at special events but he normally wears a brown shirt with white black pants.

-Weapon: The Verona sword. A sword passed down generations. It is white with a black hilt. Many say it holds special powers.

-Magic?: Is currently being forced to study the elements but slacks off, showing no skill.

-Bio: Shrina was born as the only child to the king and queen. He was loved by them very much. He was taught to be very royal but around age 10, he became rebellious. His parents hated that. He was soon almost assassinated in public at the age of 14. He was then assigned with Yuri Stargazer to be his bodyguard. Shrina was given the sword of Verona at the age of 18. He now is just relaxing, hoping the day he would need to become a leader will never come.

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The heat of the fire,the thick smoke covering the air,the sounds of screams and yells of pain and the scent of the metallic blood covering the walls and floor. These were the sights and senses felt within the Howling Dragon's House castle as the ultimate rebellion in a span of 100 years is underway. The royal knights who wore the Howling Dragon's crest upon their shields fought against the black-armor knights who bore the crest of the Bloody Crow household. No servant was left to live and no soldier was left to witness another day. It was a sudden attack. No one expected it. No one was prepared. Minerva's laughter echoed throughout the hallways as her staff pierced through the king's chest,drawing blood and groans of agony from him. She twisted her staff twisting the heart within with him. "N-No,let us g..."The king's words were in vain as Minerva used dark electricity magic around her staff.shocking the king to death until his skin roasted. Picking up the bloody crown from the queen's head Minerva stared down at it,licking the blood off it before resting it upon her head. "Your highness."One of the soldiers said as Minerva sat on the throne,crossing her legs as the dead bodies of the king and queen sat before her. "Kill all of the servants and soldiers within the castle."Minerva ordered as she moved her staff to the flag behind her,tapping it as black fire consumed it,destroying it as her soldiers exchanged it for the Bloody Crow crest clan. "Milady,what about the prince?"The soldier asked. Minerva twirled the staff within her fingers. "The prince..."Minerva muttered,glancing upon the royal portrait of the current prince,Shinra Verona. "...bring him to me alive."

 

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Yuri ran inside the room,slamming the door behind her before kicked the wooden furniture infront of the door,slicing off the doorknob and jamming a metal pole on the lock. She stood inside the royal chambers of prince Shinra with Shinra himself. Minerva's soldiers were slamming their blades against the doors,wanting to get to the young prince. Dare she say that Shinra's expression when she ran in and did all this was priceless,and she would of laughed if the situation wasn't so serious. Yuri knew this castle,she was forced to learn its footprints detail by detail in order to protect the royal family along with extensive magic lessons. Oh how she was going to prove that the lessons were going to pay off tonight. "Your majesty,"Yuri said,her voice deep as it was distorded by the armor. "I am afraid to inform that a rebellion has surged within the walls of the castle. Please carry what you need and follow me. I must follow protocol and get you out of here before they break through the door."Yuri said. She walked over to the fireplace,kneeling down to it and resting her hand upon the charcoal covered bricks,searching for a specific one until she found it,pressing the misplaced brick to reveal a secret passage that not even the royal family knew of. "Quickly your majesty. In here."

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Shrina quickly woke up and saw Yuri do what he did. He soon heard what Yuri said. He quickly got up and grabbed his sword and heard the banging.'' Where's my parents Yuri?! I demand a answer!'' Shrina yelled as he got some clothes in a bag and was pushed by Yuri into the secret tunnel as it closed behind them. He was scared. He didn't know what was going on. He followed Yuri.'' Yuri! Tell me what is going on?! I order you to tell me what is going on!'' Shrina yelled as he heard soldiers from outside the walls. He and Yuri soon exited through a hole in the wall outside the capitals city walls. They were in the forest as Shrina calmly sat on the ground. He was panting.'' Tell me what is going on Yuri!'' Shrina yelled as he say Yuri put his hand over his mouth as troops moved passed them as it was now night and full moon was not covered by a single cloud. 

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How annoying the young prince was being at the moment. She had to remind herself not to press against the prince's mouth to hard to not eave bruises. Minerva's soldiers ran by,Yuri wasted no time as he grabbed Shinra and started to run once more. They could hear Minerva's soldiers behind them and around the area as they searched for the missing prince. "Your majesty I'll explain what I can but we need to get out of the capital."Yuri hissed as they ran out of the forest and into the streets of the city. Yuri ran as she pulled Shinra into the darkness of an alleyway,hiding within the shadows as soldiers ran by. Getting the prince to safety was the top priority at the moment. She took out a whistle and blew on it,but when she did it did no noise whatsoever. Yet Yuri continued to do so. By this point Shinra was desperate again and demanded for his answers. Yuri seemed to glare at Shinra through the armor. "Your majesty-"Her sentence was cut short as soldiers walked into the alleyway,broadening their swords. Yuri pushed the prince behind her back as she pulled out her sword. "Stay with me."Yuri said as she pointed her sword forward. Before the soldiers could attack the sound of a horse interrupted them as a horse ran through the soldiers and up to Yuri. "Cielo!"Yuri called as the white horse with blue mane ran up to then. Yuri quickly got on Cielo,dragging the prince and throwing him infront of her as she pulled on the reigns. The soldiers attacked but Cielo kicked them away,only to run off through the streets towards the exit of the capital. "I am sorry to inform that the queen and king have passed,your majesty. They are after you as you are the only heir to the throne!"Yuri explained,wanting to answer his questions as the alarm went off and all soldiers under Minerva's rule were after them. The soldiers rose the bridge,standing in line to capture them when they tried to ran through. Yuri gripped her sword and pointed at the sky. "Shooting star,fly,Cielo!"Yuri called as Cielo whined,bright white wings suddenly popping from both sides of the horse and suddenly taking off into flight,the horse showing its true form,a Pegasus,flying over the wall as mineva's soldiers started to shoot up at them.

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Shirna sat there behind Yuri as they were flying through the sky. He was taking in all the shock from what he heard from Yuri. His parents are dead, his home in flames, and now is on the run.'' Yuri..where are we going?'' Shirna asked as he leaned onto Yuri's back. He was tired. He was now king of Verona. The day as come to become the king. Shrina soon passed out as the sun started coming out. Shrina dreamt of his parents. How he use to lay with them, play with them, and spend family day with them. He use to say he hate them, but now he misses them now then ever. Shrna slept along the whole ride to where Yuri is taking them.

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Yuri glanced back as he had fallen asleep. Either he didn't got much sleep or the adrenaline rush had taken a hold of him badly. She glanced back,the capital was up in flames,the castle was covered in flames and smoke. The castle she had considered her home,her life,was now in the hands of the enemy. But the prince,no,the king was safe,and that is all that mattered at the moment. Soon enough other pegasus flew next to the three. Yuri glanced to the side. "Romeo!"Yuri said as the armored,blue haired boy from the house of the Montague,flew next to them. "Thank goodness you got the prince out in time!"Romeo said. "Of course. It's my job. It was what I was trained to do."Yuri said rather seriously as they dove into the cover of the forest,flying through it above the canopies. "Protocol Z has been launched,we have an underground base."Romeo said. "Take us there."Yuri said as their pegasus dove down,heading to the hidden base. 

 

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Minerva sat down on the throne,her henchman by her side,Ravio. "Where is the prince?!"Minerva demanded,who's tone made Ravio flinch a bit."We are looking,milady. But it seems that he has...escaped."Ravio purred. "Escaped?!"Minerva snapped at him. "How?! We had the castle surrounded! How the hell did he escape?!"Minerva demanded. Ravio waved his hands. "You must understand that the knights that were with him are from the highest caliber! Infact...his bodyguard comes from a rather distinguished family as well."Ravio said as he handed over some documents. "Distinguished? As in a family of nobles?"Minerva asks as she read the documents. "...the Stargazing Fox Household? Those kiss-@$$ butts that took my family's place within the royal court?!"Minerva hissed as she threw the papers into the air with a frustuated scream,standing up and walking around while holding her staff. "It is only one of them however. Just the girl."Ravio assured. But Minerva still seemed uneasy. "I was sure that my plague was going to get rid of them,I aimed for them!"Minerva complained. "You're right,but in exchange people will bow and beg for you and your salvation!"Ravio said,trying to calm down his master. Minerva lowered her staff as she looked up at the portrait of the prince. "Bring me the prince. Bring me the prince now,now,NOW!"Minerva said as she stomped her heels on the marble flooring. "We will find him,we are searching everywhere in the capital. May I ask,why must you have him at the moment anyways?"Ravio asked. Minerva turned glaring. "It's not him I'm worried about,it's the secret of the Howling Dragons household that I'm worried about!!!"

 

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Romeo laid the prince to rest within the best chamber of the underground base. Sitting on a round table sat the remaining living soldiers who were loyal to the Howling Dragons Household. They were the best of the best,or so they thought,even as they admitted that they had escaped with their lives by pure luck. "The king and queen are dead. I could not reach for them in time,they were murdered by the witch."Romeo said in a sad tone. "The witch? A witch is responsible for this hell?"Yuri asked as she glanced up. "Yes. A witch from the Bloody Crow family. The symbol was on her staff."Romeo hissed as the others looked down. "So Bloody Crow? I thought we had eliminated them all."The oldest knight said as he coughed a bit. "Easy Vashle. Well,they were after the prince-now-king. I don't know if they want him dead or alive however."Romeo said. Yuri scoffed as she crossed her arms. "One way or another I think the plan is rather simple: We protect the prince,kill the witch and return him to his rightful place at the throne and everything will go back to normal."Yuri said, "It's not as easy as you think."Vashle said,his voice weary when suddenly a beautiful young lady walked in being accompined by Julio. Yuri looked up. "Lady Rosella?"Yuri asked,almost surprised. "Where is he?"Rosella demanded,not minding of Yuri. "I'll take you there milady."Romeo said as he stood and led lady Rosella to Shinra's room. Yuri just stared. "Why is Rosella Borromeo here?"Yuri asked. "She is prince Shinra's fiancee and even though they are yet to be married she is considered part of the royal family as they are still engaged. We had to take precautions in protecting her as well. Besides. The Borromeo Household is a family of master swordsmen. She may look like a delicate flower but she is a rose with thorns ready to strike and defend herself. She was trained well. A reason why she was chosen as Shinra's fiancee besides her obvious beauty."Vashle explained. Yuri stared. "Right."She then turned back. "So,what are we going to do about this situation? We cannot simply hide forever."

 

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Lady Rosella Borromeo:

In her royal attire

 

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In her paladin armor (but with purple eyes)

 

 

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Shrina felt the comfort of his bed. He enjoyed it very much, but he soon started dreaming. He missed his parents. He was now the king. He had tears go down his face as he dreamt of his 18th birthday. Shrina was in the throne ball room as he was with his parents. He had his royal suit on, which he hated with a passion. He walked down the steps as he saw his soon to be wife. Rosella. He hated it that his parents made a arrange meeting without telling him. Standing next to him was Yuri, who was dressed in his suit. Shrina heard his father tapping his glass. He was declaring Shrina 18 in the front of the royal families. Soon, his father was in front of Shrina and handed him the sword of Verona.  Shrina quickly then woke up. He was sweating and crying as he saw Rosella sleeping next to him. He stood up and walked to where Yuri and the others were. He then saw everyone bow and Vashle handing Shrina his sword.'' I guess the day has come for me to take the throne..''

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Vashle stood up,staring down at the young prince. "Don't speak so down my lord. You are our leader,and we need you to guide us into victory."Romeo chirped like a fanboy as he threw a fist into the air. Yuri walked up as she glanced over at Vashle. "Vashle that witch and her henchmen are soon to be in pursuit of us if they find our trail. We can't just sit here forever."Yuri said. "You're right."Vashle agreed. "But we will need the prince's help,and we will protect him on his way there."Vashle said as he sat down. "What are you talking about on,old man?"Yuri asked as she moved around,her cape following her gracefully which made her look rather majestic as a knight should look as she stood next to her mentor. "The Verona family has been safe for generations from such catastrophe,but to know that the one responsible for this is a witch from the Bloody Crow household it might mean that we only have one choice left to bring King Shinra back to the throne."Vashle said as he took out a scroll,spreading it across the table to show a map. "What is this?"Yuri asked as she got closer. "A map?" "A map to excalibur."Vashle said. Yuri scoffed,standing up. "You're sh*tting me."Yuri laughed. "Y-Yuri,behave yourself in the presence of our lord!"Romeo said as his face flushed slight pink with embarrassment of his teammate. Yuri glanced at Shinra and looked back down at the map. "Right...forgive me."Yuri hissed. "Enough."Vashle snapped at the two young knights. Romeo's blue eyes flashed with sudden sadness as he then glared over at Yuri. The two had been trained by Vashle in the same group and had always been competitors against eachother,Yuri always pulling first by a point or a swing of the blade. But Romeo couldn't help but to admire as such. "Your majesty."Vashle said as he offered the scroll. "The sword of Excalibur has been hidden for hundreds of years,and only that of the House of Howling Dragons may be able to find it...you're the only one left who is able to find the sword that might save the kingdom."Vashle explained as Yuri glanced down at the map. "So we will be searching for this excalibur?"Yuri asked with a slight purr. "Yes,if,the king agrees however."Vashle said with a slight cough. 

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Shrina looked at the knights.'' Before we do anything, I would like to go back to the capital. I know we just escaped from it, but there's something I need to get before we set off on some magical quest.'' Shrina said as he saw everyone stare at him like he was crazy.'' It's important to me. I must get it back. We can get the sword right afterwards.'' Shrina said as he walked away and grabbed his coat.'' Yuri, we are leaving now.'' Shrina said as he grabbed his sword. He saw Yuri follow. He knew this Excalibur was important, but what he needed to get was more important then anything. Shrina soon was lost. He turned to Yuri.'' Help me get out of here?'' Shrina asked as he was stupid with directions like always.

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Vashle stood up chasing after the young prince. "Your majesty-EH!"Vashle said as he fell back down into his seat. "Be careful captain!"Romeo called as he rested his shoulders upon the older man. Vashle wheezed. "Yuri-!"He called. "Don't worry captain. I will protect him."Yuri said as she turned to the prince. "Wait!"Romeo called as he ran up to Yuri. "Yuri,the witch's knights will be looking for you after your stunt to help the prince escape. You should remove your royal armor so they don't recognize you."Romeo suggested. "Romeo is right. Your cape and armor bears the flag of the royal family. You'll stand out as a butterfly in a mantis parade."Vashle coughed. Yuri looked up and looked down at her armor,pulling on her royal blue cape slightly before giving a spin. "...alright."Yuri said. There was suddenly the sound of a click as Yuri started to undo the armor. Metal chest and torso plates fell on the ground with loud CLANGS to reveal her exposed,curvy stomach and formal mission clothing. Her arm armor fell into the ground revealing her slender figure. She finally took off her helmet,her silver hair flowing down gently and gracefully as her blue eyes shimmered under the faint light of the light-bulb. She finally did the final adjustments on the leg armor as they released her. She jumped down from them to show that they were actually making her taller than she actually was,as she was barely 5 foot and 3 inches tall. Her normal leg armor and boots shimmered to the first light upon them in weeks as she pulled the sword to her back,showing how big it was compared to her. Romeo picked up the armor and settled it away in one of the chests in the base. Vashle almost fell down laughing at Shinra's expression,it seemed he was one of those who didn't knew that Yuri was actually a she the whole time. Yuri turned over to the prince and walked past by him to the exit. "Exit's over here your majesty. We'll be taking the underground passage to the capital."Yuri said as she walked. 

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Shrina was shocked beyond reason. He thought Yuri was a guy this whole time. No wonder why he liked to stare at her butt sometimes and he thought he was weird. Shrina couldn't help staring as he saw Yuri walk pass him.'' Um...'' was all he can say as he slowly followed. Not only did his parents die, but he just founded out that the person who protected him these pasted years has been a woman. Shrina and Yuri soon emerged out of a cave. Shrina coughed.'' Um ok, now that I got that your girl out of my system. Lets make our way to the capital.'' Shrina said as he started walking in a random direction but soon started yelling for help. He soon saw Yuri come to him as he was lost in a big bush.'' I swear I didn't see that coming.'' Shrina said as he had no idea where he was going and he was suppose to be the king of Verona? Better hope they find a replacement.

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Yuri stared at the prince with her monotone expression. She blinked a few times at his behavior. Maybe the royal family had babied him a bit to much? Now she wondered if he would even survive leading a revolution to regain his rightful place. "...my lord you are rather worrying me."Yuri admitted as she blinked a few times more. "Maybe you would like to return to the base and rest some more? The woods can be a rather dangerous place,with bushes and ants and all."Yuri said he expression non-changing. But the prince seemed rather determined even though he was as jumpy as a turkey on the day before Thanksgiving. "Right. Well this way,my lord."Yuri said as she pointed over to the huge wall that surrounded the capital. Yuri walked over to one of the many statues that adorned the wall and stood infront of it,pulling the prince over to her side. She then pulled on the statue's arm as the statue spun,spinning them into the inside of the walls. They were within the capital once more. Yuri quickly pulled the cloak over Shinra's head. "Disguise your voice and do not go far off from me. Get what you want to get and lets get out of here."Yuri hissed as she glanced around at the now distressing capital as the witch's soldiers were running around,looking for them. 

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Shrina looked at her.'' I understand.'' Shrina calmly said as he and Yuri walked through the streets. Everything seemed the same. They soon approached the castle walls, which laid in ruins. They saw people running out with royal items.'' Seems that witch let them steal from the castle..'' Shrina said as he soon kept walking passed it. He turned to Yuri who looked confused on where they were going.'' Yuri, I use to sneak out at night and went to this place.'' Shrina said as they soon turned to a ally. They were then faced to a wall. He looked around and pressed a brick and soon a door opened. They walked in and the door closed behind them as fire lateens lite the place. They were soon faced by a tablet with words on it.'' father showed me this when I turned 18. It explains everything before the kingdom of Verona rose and came into power.'' Shrina said as he soon started writing down the words down on paper.'' This also contains on how to defeat that witch.'' Shrina said as he finished writing it down, he soon took out his sword and destroyed the tablet.'' I can't let the witch find this.'' Shrina said as he had a serious look.'' Alright. We now got to find my Sensei. The one who's been teaching me my Element magic.'' Shrina said.

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Yuri kept quiet and followed the prince out of the hidden place and out into the streets once more. "Your majesty."Yuri said as she quickly walked up next to him. "Are you saying that you have a plan to take down the witch? One besides the myth of excalibur?"Yuri asked as she walked with him. Maybe the prince wasn't such a housecat after all. Yuri glanced at the people that picked up the items from the royal household. Medicine,clothing the most. It seemed the Witch wanted the best for herself such as the jewels and the royal attires and the beds. The soldiers were already starting to re-construct the castle under the witch's orders,a castle worthy of an empress! Yuri glanced over at the mount of stuff to be given away to the citizens as the children seemed to be in awe of the royal toys that were in display to give away,quickly taking the stuffed animals and wooden horses and tin soldiers to play. "Do you want to retrieve anything,your majesty?"Yuri asked as she stared at the people and at the items. She then seemed to crack her neck and hands as she took a step forward. "I could easily subdue them with a few flicks of the wrist." She knew only but to protect and please the royal family,keeping them happy and keeping the terrible truth away from them,even though she had to face them herself. 

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Shrina shook his head.'' No. There is no need.'' Shrina said as he walked away as Yuri followed. They walked through the streets, not being noticeable by the public. Soon, they reached a dojo. Shrina soon walked in with Yuri following him. They soon saw a man just sitting there. He had a bald head and a men's kimono on.'' Master?'' Shrina asked as the man opened his eyes.'' Hello my king.'' he said as Yuri got in front of Shrina.'' It's okay Yuri. He's a man that can be trusted.'' Shrina explained as the man stood up.'' Sensei, We need you. I need you to help me master my elements.'' Shrina said as the sensei nodded.'' Now you want to learn. Alright then. Let us go my king.'' the man said.'' Yes Noah-Sensei.'' Shrina said as the three soon walked out of the dojo.

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Yuri walked following the king and the sensei by the name of 'Noah'. If the king showed such respect,then the man could be trusted by Yuri's standards. Even though her senses from years of training still didn't let her at peace. They walked passby the chaos of the soldier crowded streets. The scent of ashes and blood reeked the air. The bodies of soldiers were being thrown into the streets for the families to recover,even though some were burnt beyond recognition. The young soldier trainees from the royal academy were being held hostage. Heavens knows what they were going to do with them. Most likely divert their training for the witch's own good. It only seemed like yesterday for Yuri that she had graduated from the academy. She had been enrolled since the first day she could hold a sword on her own. She passed her exams with flying colors,and soon surpassed all the graduating squads. The myth of the Montesquieu Family only proved true as she was summoned by the king and queen to become Shinra's personal guard at the age of 13. She has been in this situation since. There was no childhood for the Montesquieu children,why would it be when they must be prepared to become the personal guards of the royal family! Now that she thought about it,she had never had the need to fight or even to unsceath her sword in order to protect Shinra. Infact the job was rather boring that no one would ever try any stunts,and when they did,they were so feble that Yuri only needed to twist an arm or two to calm things down. Still the glare that she couldn't take off Noah was as cold as ice. "You hurt the King I will slice you into 76 pieces and feed them to the crows."She hissed almost by instinct alone. 

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Shrina heard and laughed. Soon they were outside the capital once more. No one stopped them as Noah had said he was taking his 'students' which Yuri hated the idea, to the forest for training. As they were walking through the forest, Noah stopped them.'' Yuri, I know you smell it too.'' he said as Shrina looked confused.'' What are you talking about sensei?'' Shrina asked until they were soon met with a group of soldiers in silver armor. Shrina saw Yuri reach for her sword until the soldiers kneeled. They soon saw Vashle.'' Thank god, I thought I was actually gonna have to fight..'' Shrina said as Noah laughed.'' I guess this is what's left of the troops. So where we going? The sword search?'' Shrina asked.

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Vashle walked up. "Well unless you have any other plans we don't really have much of a choice."Vashle hissed as Romeo looked up. "What we have planned is for king Shinra to search of the sword of Excalibur,as legend says it will only answer to him. Other than that we wanted to go across the land and gain more warriors and soldiers that are willing to fight in the name of the king. Our numbers are to low for us to even think to go up against the witch and her army. We need to round up more people,more soldiers,more of those who are still loyal to the royal family and are willing to fight for it."Romeo said. "Other than that we will have secret operations within the city walls."Vashle explained. Just then Rosella ran out of the shadows,wearing her paladin armor as she hugged Shinra. "Even lady Rosella is willing to help,your majesty."Romeo squealed. Yuri stared and then glanced over at Shinra,then back at Vashle. "Well I think king Shinra might have something to add to our plans..."Yuri said,referring to the tablet and message that Shinra had written down just moments before they had gone off to look for Noah. "Other than that we have another really big problem."Romeo said as he held his staff. "What's that?" "The Black Plague has returned."

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Shrina heard the name before.'' The Black Plague. The disease that killed off 1/3 of Verona. Everyone. Get in a circle and hold hands.'' Shrina said as he saw them nervous a bit.'' I said do by order of the king.'' Soon everyone held each other's hands while in a circle. Shrina stood in the center. He got the paper out and started reading.'' And then black came upon us and we said this spell, ' Those who loyal and royal shall be immoral.' '' Shrina said as everyone started glowing blue.'' This spell will protect us from it. Something my forefather did. This is only the beginning of the witches conquest. We must find that sword.'' Shrina said as he grabbed the map.'' First lace we go to, the city of Victoria.''

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Vashle nodded. Romeo stared at Shinra's spell and whispered over to Vashle. "Sire his eleth isn't strong enough to protect all of us from the plague..."Romeo whispered. "Don't say a word. Hope is all we have left."Vashle whispered back. Romeo then simply smiled and glanced over at the king. "Your majesty,you should journey with Noah,Rosella and Yuri. We will either stay here and watch over the capital or spread to other cities to gain more people."Romeo smiled. "Correct. Romeo,get them a couple of horses."Vashle ordered. Romeo quickly headed to the back,retreiving Cielo and Noche,the white and black horses with their blue manes walked up. Cielo went directly to Yuri as she petted him,quickly getting on. "You better hurry and get out of here,before the guards start to explore the outer of the walls."Romeo said as he glanced at Yuri and then back at the king. "Right."Yuri said as she looked over at Shinra and pulled him over to the back seat of the horse. "You're staying close to me while we ride. To get to Victoria we're going to have to go through the Forest of the Unknown,its the only way."Yuri said as she glanced at Vashle. "Please be safe my king."Vashle said as everyone bowed to him. 

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Shrina looked at the knights. He turned and saw Noah and Rosella get on the other horse. Everyone was looking at him to be a leader now.'' I will. I promise ya I will return to take back my throne from the witch. I swear under the oath of Verona.'' Shrina said as the knights cheered as he, Yuri, Rosella, and Noah rode off through the forest. Shrina looked back at the capital that was now soon going to be out of sight.'' I promise father. I will make you proud of me.'' Shrina said to himself as they flew into the sky.

 

It must have been a few hours as Shrina saw the sun starting to set. He had no idea where he was.'' Guys, we need to camp for the knight.'' Shrina said. Noah shook his head.'' We can make it to Victoria before nightfall my lord.'' he said. Shrina shook his head.'' I rather get there in the morning.'' Shrina said as they all then descended into the forest. Shrina saw Yuri set up the tents. He still couldn't get over the fact that Yuri was a girl this whole time. Shrina saw Noah get some sticks.'' Alright my king, lets see how your fire is.'' Noah said. Shrina soon got his hands in front of the sticks and tried to focus his mind onto the fire, but it wouldn't come out. Noah sighed.'' My king, if you want to master your element magic, you must clear your head. Try and think of something happy.'' Noah said. Shrina closed his eyes. For once he was listening and everything. He had no choice. It was time for him to become king. He focused his thoughts. Soon he saw himself and his father. Shrina must have been merely nine years old as his father had taken him to a magic show. Everyone was cheering. Shrina was glad to be with his father. He felt a little stir inside him, but it wasn't enough. He then focused on a distance memory. He was 13. He and his father were drinking tea as they were discussing things. Shrina looked up from his tea. He couldn't remember much of the conversation, but he remembered this.'' Son. this kingdom will be yours one day and I hope you come respect it like I have. For one to become king, one must care and be respected by his kingdom as he were to do himself.'' his father said as Shrina then shot fire from his hand, creating a camp fire. Shrina was impressed.'' I did it!"' Shrina cheered. Elsewhere, a shadow was looking over them from behind a tree. The shadow then disappeared.

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"Great shot,sir."Romeo said as he kept one of his arms behind his back,the other holding his staff,only to be pushed out of the way by Rosella,who quickly clapped and smiled over at Shinra. "Good job,dear."She chirped. Romeo smiled a bit and glanced over at Yuri. She had easily set up the tents and was now taking care of the pegasus. Romeo smiled warmly as he walked over to her. "How are the pegasus?"Romeo asked. "Tired from carrying us all the way over here."Yuri said as she petted her trusted pegasus,Cielo. "No need to worry,we will arrive to the capital tomorrow and they will be able to rest for a while."Romeo said. Yuri's eyes were sharp when she glanced up at him. "I need you to use your aura magic and watch over for the night. We will be able to take turns so incase we are followed. The royal guard is the only team in the entire capital who has pegasus and flying horses is a sight that's not common,especially with the kingdom falling into pieces."Yuri said,to which Romeo nodded. "Sure thing. I will need to sleep most of way over to Victoria if I'm to recover my magoi though."Romeo said. "No problem with that,you're a lazy ass anyways."Yuri said as she walked around,to which Romeo's glance turned to her swiveling hips,ever so...curvy. Romeo's face flushed as red as a strawberry as he turned away from her. "So,um,d-do you need me to do anything besides that?"Romeo asked,stammering. "Make sure that the pegasus' wings are brushed properly and that the meat is properly cooked when served to the king."Yuri said. "Yes sir."Romeo said as he glanced back at Yuri,to walked off to scour the area. Romeo gritted his teeth a bit and gripped his staff.

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Shrina stared into the fire as everyone was eating. Somehow, Shrina would have to help them defeat the witch. Shrina finished his plate and continued to stare at the fire. Soon, he fell asleep right there as everyone was trading some stories. Noah got up and picked up Shrina and put him in his tent.'' I'm sorry Rosella, but the king must sleep by himself. I do not trust you quite yet.'' Noah said as he saw Rosella get mad as she stomped away. Noah couldn't help the feeling he was being watched. Shrina slept in his tent as Noah heard some noise. He approached the forest a bit and listened. Nothing. Noah thought this was strange until a sword implanted him through his chest as a hand covered his mouth and took Noah away in the darkness. Shrina slept as no noticed and thought Noah went into his tent. Shrina slept as he was dreaming of something. Something horrible. He saw the witch and himself holding a sword. The witch was laughing as Shrina rushed towards him but was killed instantly. Shrina soon woke up to be morning. He panted.'' Just a nightmare..''

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"I thought I told you to keep watch!" "I did I swear! Nothing appeared nor neared us when you guys went to sleep!" "So you're telling me the bastard disappeared for a piss just as we went to sleep and hasn't returned?" "I don't know,but,um,what are going to tell the king?!" Romeo and Yuri discussed within screaming whispers to eachother. Romeo had tried to ask Noah something about the mission,but when he wouldn't wake up he went inside his tent to check up on him,only to find Noah's bed untouched. "What do we do?"Romeo asked. "We continue our mission and head to Victoria where we can be a bit safer."Yuri ordered,to which Romeo nodded. Suddenly his blue eyes glowed,only for his glance to be directed upwards into the sky. "Yuri."Romeo said. Yuri followed his gaze to see a giant,snake like creature fly around the sky,as if looking for something. "A Phanax?"Yuri asked as her eyes narrowed. "I thought their hunting grounds were restricted to the Holy Mountain."Yuri said as she turned to Romeo. "They are."Romeo said with a gulp. "Unless the witch has gotten one for her own." "Oh the b*tch knows we're riding on air,she's already sent the predator of the skies after us. We need to lay low and avoid that as much as we can. I've only fought one in my lifetime and hell I won't like to fight another one again." "Is that the one time you were swallowed into the stomach?" "Not a pretty sight."Yuri hissed as she looked up. "If anything happens the plan is for you and the prince and his fiancee to run while I take the enemy down."Yuri said as she felt the hilt of her blade. "Please don't show off." "Then what's the point?"

 

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Edited October 5, 2013 by Stardustblade358