Thread: Vengence (Methos and Darknessembraced)

The many cities of the kingdom were taken by surprise when the sudden attack came. Most didn't even have time to take up arms as the exiled prince attacked and took over the land. One after another the cities around the palace fell to the prince and his brutal army until none stood in the way. But somehow a messanger had managed to get ahead of the attacking army and had arrived at the palace to warn the king. However, the king did not believe that his son was attacking the kingdom and waved off the warning foolishly. And that would end up being his downfall. When the final attack came upon the palace, they were not ready and they quickly fell upon the weapons of their opponients. The palace guards rushed the prince and his followers while the servants ran to escape, screams ringing out in the halls. Screams of fear, anger, pain and panic. Somewhere in the castle the king held his wife close while whispering in her ear, wiping away the tears on her cheeks. My darling wife, you must leave. It is not safe here. Take the secret passageways. They lead down to the river and there is a boat there. Take that down the river to your brothers kingdom. he said. I shall try to find you there. The queen shook her head with a soft sob. I don't wish to leave you, my love. she sobbed gently and he cupped her cheek as he kissed her. You must. Now go. Before we are found. She hugged him tightly before turning and fleeing with several guards, heading for the passages that would lead her out of the castle, her pale blonde curls bouncing as she fled. Turning the king brushed his wild mane of red hair from his face and went off in search of his daughter to send her off with the queen. When he found her, she was fighting some of Vladamir's soldiers, her increadibly long hair fluttering around her like a silken waterfal of crimson. His daughter was his pride and joy. She was one of the best warriors in the kingdom and she was in line to enheirit the throne from him. Nariko! he yelled as he fought his way over to her. Nariko, you must go with your mother. He watched as she kicked away the man she was fighting with and he rushed over to her. You must go. Keep her safe. The red haired woman shook her head while stabbing another man, her red sword piercing him through and through. But father, I can fight. she argued, but he shook his head. Just as he was about to speak again, the sound of Vladamir's voice rang out through the halls and Nariko gasped. Go Nariko! You must, please. he pleaded. My daughter. My pride and joy. Live to fight another day. Protect your mother and go with her to your uncles kingdom. The woman, barely out of her teens, swallowed softly and nodded as tears filled her red eyes. She hugged him quickly. Stay safe father. Please. she pleaded before turning and fleeing for the passages. Run Nariko! the king yelled, his strong voice ringing out in the halls. Run like the hounds of hell are at your heels! He watched her disappear around a corner and sighed. Good-bye. Turning, he started for the steps that would lead down to the main hall where Vladamir was waiting. I'm right here Vladamir. he said, his red eyes gazing down at the young prince as he slowly moved down the steps. The king was a large bear of a man with long thick red hair and red eyes like Nariko.