All the King's Men (M)

[OctavianKirin]

I stood there,in front of an window. I wore a green cloak,hood pulled down while damp brown hair draped over my shoulders. I was a huntress,captured by the king's men. For what did I do? Why,I showed the king's men a taste of my power. One tried to grab me,so instead I just gave him a nice meeting with my sword. It went rather well,the wine tasted awfully good. I looked around,seeing the door. It was like a chamber door,locked with many things on the outside as I heard guards shuffle their feets. I sighed. Soon enough my valued mount would find me and lead me away. He was,afterall,a prince charming awaiting a princess locked away in that tall mossy tower. But,this time,the dragon was the king himself. I wondered what he'd do to me. Hurt me? Kill me? Poison me? Or use me in their fighting arena. Ah yes,fighting.. I loved that.

[Guest]

I sat on my father’s throne, my head in my hand. The past couple of days had been so boring, with my father gone on business in the kingdom I had nothing to do. My crown near fell off as I sat up straight quickly as a guard ran into the throne room. “What is it?” I demanded to the panting guard, clearly he had been running from the dungeons. “New…prisoner….fighter…” he panted.

I rolled my eyes and rose from the throne, straightening my crown while I said “Well why don’t we go see this…fighter.” The guard nodded and turned on his heel, stumbling as he started walking. I chuckled at his clumsiness and followed him. I flicked my cloak as we stepped down the cold stone stairs, the yells of prisoners filling my ears.

The guard paused for a moment to think at the bottom of the stairs, apparently oblivious to the prisoner reaching through the bars of the cell for his keys. I quickly drew my sword, making a smooth Whish… as it came from its sheath. I brought it down on the prisoner’s arm, just hard enough to break the skin, blood lowly seeping from the wound. “Well now, I don’t think you will be reaching for keys anytime soon will you?” I scoffed narrowing my eyes at the prisoner.

Then I turned my gaze back to the guard who had snapped out of thought, “O-oh I’m sorry m’lord. I’m such a blundering fool.” He stuttered, sagging his head. “Never mind that!” I growled, getting quite irritated, “Bring me to the prisoner!” The guards head whipped back up and he stuttered “Y-Yes sire, right away!” Then he began swiftly walking down the hall, I sheathed my sword and followed him.

Soon we arrived to one of the roomier cells, the guard stopped in front of the door and began fumbling with the keys. I studied the cell then asked “If this is a fighter, why is it not in a close quartered cell?” The guard found the key then swiftly replied “It was the closest cell.” Soon he pushed the key in and turned it, swinging the door open slowly. He moved his hand to his sword at his side as we both stepped in. I rolled my eyes and stepped in front of the guard, facing the girl. “Hello, I am Prince Adam. Who the hell are you?” I growled.

[OctavianKirin]

My eyes turned to face the door. I heard it,well,them. The enchanting whistle of a blade's ongoing lust. They thrived in the liquid terrain of blood,while my arrows seemed to always pierce one's imagination.. And skin. I watched the door jingle open,eyes resting on this person. He wore a crown,and seemed too young for a king. I then laughed at his words. "Prince? I seek the king,not a next generation. Sorry,sir." she bowed,having a sarcastic look on her face. She had no weapons on her,making her a weak opponent at this time. But! You mustn't underestimate her.

[Guest]

I clenched my fist around my sword hilt as I heard her words. "Shut up bitch! I am the king at the moment! Speak to me like that again, I swear you'll never see the light of day again." I yelled. I hated being compared to my father and underestimated because I'm a prince. Most people didn't know is I was a trained pit fighter. I was used in the final round against prisoners to rid the king of having to have any public executions.

((Sorry if its short))

[OctavianKirin]

She laughed at his words,raising slowly back up. "If you must know,I'm Anastasia,huntress." She said in a German tone. It was rather charming,sweet and fluent with English words. She stared deep into his eyes,leaning back closer to this barred window. She listened intently,but gave no sign to what she was awaiting for.

[Guest]

I rolled my eyes and stepped towards her, and growled "You were hunting on my fathers land, you puny huntress. Soon you will face your punishment." I flicked my cape, hoping it would hit her and stepped toward the guard and whispered, barely audible. "Give her the pit armor, she'll need it tonight." He nodded "Yes sire." I looked back to Anastasia with a smirk then turned back and left, the guard locking the door behind them.

[OctavianKirin]

She watched him leave,eyes burning into his head. She didn't need anything to break this prince in. Her pointed elvish ears heard it all. Yes,half elf. She growled slightly,darting toward the window. Where was he!

A large figure soared and glided across the white skies. He blended in dearly,his white fur pelt hiding scales that reflected the sun. Wings spread far apart,blue transparent leather like material with veins pulsing in them. He bore a simple saddle,eyes locked on the kingdom below. He found her; Anastasia.

[Guest]

Soon I came back, a rope in my hands. I didn't say a word while I walked behind her and grabbed her wrists and tied them. I grabbed her shoulder and led her down the halls of the dungeon, rolling my eyes as prisoners whistled at her. "Stay here" I told her as we came to a room with a gate on one end. "In the chest over here you will find an assortment of weapons and leather armor. The gate will open in a few minutes."

[OctavianKirin]

As they stopped,she turned to the soldier. Her hands were held out,giving him ropes that were cut. "You might need better restraints." She then looked at the box. "Where's my weapons? I can't kill without them."

[Guest]

I rolled my eyes and closed the door, then I opened the chest. Inside there was a big variety of weapons, with a set of leather armor in it. I looked to her and dipped my head before leaving the room. Once the door was closed behind me I smirked, She has no idea what she has coming... I thought. I tapped the hilt of my sword eagerly.

[OctavianKirin]

I sighed. No response huh? I reached into the chest,taking the only good thing: a metal sword. It was long and sturdy,light too. I didn't bother taking any armor,walking into the ring. The door slammed shut,locked too. My eyes fell on the center,tugging at the color of my robe. This would be.. Interesting.

[Guest]

I was already sitting above the opposing door watching her closely. After a minute my sentry had to nudge me so I could give the order. "Begin!" The order rang through the arena as the other door creaked open and a giant man in armor exited, axe swinging.

[OctavianKirin]

She looked up at this giant man,seeing the ace he held. Her mind quickly picked out a simple tactic. The axe could be a nice jump,right into the soft neck. The taller they are,the harder they fall after all. She decided to take the first move,rushing at him with blade beside her.

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