Thread: Aspirations (Candira x Shake)

Thank you. Durihan said once she brought his sword over. She did make him smirk when she said as long as he didn't stab himself. Suicide was the furthest thing from his mind at that moment. But now his gaze was on her instead of her ceiling. When she asked his name he was confused a little, it was almost funny really that the two of them started this conversation and didn't know each others names. Jaren was the one that Durihan had said his name too. Durihan, and yours? The man would ask, taking the time to really look at Lucy then. What with her red hair and blue eyes, she didn't look like a soldier. Then again what looked like it was suppose to be now a days? Villagers making their way toward the capital turned out to be bandits, bandits turned out to be an organized mercenary group. But that was life. The two of them would continue to talk till Durihan pretty much passed out from exhaustion. The rest of the march up north would other wise go undisturbed. Lucky for the Lions they were able to pick up another job along the way to help sustain their group. And five days later they met up with the Noble who was forming the little army. The enemy army had set up camp in the forest outside of the Noble's castle, and the following morning the Lions would unite with other mercenaries to fight. Though Kael was scheming, and called a meeting with the Noble and the other mercenary leaders. When his plan was found out to be the best he would call the rest of the Lions together. We are going to attack the enemy tonight. Kael stated, everyone told to suit up and equip themselves before meeting. They are resting and keeping watch till tomorrow. And after reviewing some of the maps of the area there looks to be a river that cuts through the forest. We can take the river on foot to avoid any patrols and come right up behind the enemies camp. Then we can set fire and cause as much havoc as possible to cripple their forces. Kael said, everyone committing what he was saying to memory. Durihan had joined the Lions for this plan as well, even if it had only been five days. Lucy, Jaren, you two will be in charge of setting their tents and supplies on fire while we fight. Biso, Poe, and I will lead the rest of the Lions on a surprise attack to catch a number of them off guard. Durihan, once the enemy has reacted to the attack and equipped themselves we will retreat straight back to this castle. We will need a rear guard, this will be very dangerous, you think you can handle it? Kael asked, smirking as Durihan simply nodded. I want Frenric, Seth, and Stahl to follow Durihan as the rear guard. Keep to the trees and you can reduce the number of enemies you have to encounter as you make your way back to the castle. Let's go out there and win this battle before it begins! Kael shouted, his men shouting as well. And so the Lions would make their way to this river, the other mercenaries that the Noble had brought together stayed outside the castle walls, more to keep the enemy scouts fouled that they weren't doing anything. The soldiers had to get off their horses as they entered the river, pulling them along slowly. Every so often an enemy soldier would appear at the river, someone quickly disposing of him with a throwing knife or crossbow. But with in time the Lions would exit the River and come to the tree line surrounding the enemy camp. Kael would mount up on his horse, his men following his lead as he raised his sword. The man quick to swing it and charge, the Lions charging as well. Everyone had their jobs, Poe, Biso, and Durihan charging in the main group while Jaren and Lucy had a unit of their own, quick to branch off with torches to start setting fire to the enemy tents. The attack was completely unexpected, the enemy greeting the Lions with nothing but shirts and what weapons they had in reach. It was almost a slaughter in the first few minutes. Half dressed men rushing out to try and defend themselves, supplies of gun powder and ale quickly igniting as fire began to spread. But men did mobilize, and the Lions would start having to fight.