Warlords of the Borders: War of the North

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"It's no use. No matter how many times the world spins, My fire yearns for all of men to be extinct. Why doest a bird loses it's grace because of the ravaging lions? Will my souls be judged and ruled by the hellish sins of wrath? I want to bring my vengence unto this world." Solange started to walk up from her chair, walking outside on her porch to look down on the beautiful scenery of her land. "If only my father didn't die, I would ask him for advice. I will always be a widow of the shadows that consumes me."

 

Leonardo watched from his throne as his guest frolicked and pranced about in the dancing circle. He smiled as he was being eyed by many of the young girls that ogled over him as he occasionally looked over at them. It was the anniversary of his admittance as the next king of the Men of the North. He leaned back and thought to himself. These are my people, they have watched over me and my father over them. The kingdom is prosperous and all is well. However, he made a mental note that all wasn't as well as he had wanted everything to be. A war was becoming apparent as he had heard from his ambassadors and advisers. He had understood the situation, but didn't know when to act. He didn't want to start it, but he didn't want to wait. He wanted the advise of his father . . . for he would need it in the coming days.

 

Leonardo nodded his head and took out the letter from the envelope and read it. His expression turned to one of a frown as he finished it and handed it to an assistant. He walked towards the carrier and handed him three coins of gold, very valuable in his kingdom and sent him away. The clapped three times and his guest turned to him and he spoke. "As all of us have collected, this ceremony has been one of complete joy. However, all good tidings must end. And so I must say, farewell my honored guest and goodbye. May the great Lion of the North be with you all as you return to your homes."

His guest dismissed themselves and his servants cleaned up. As he walked past an adviser, he placed a hand on his shoulders and spoke, "There is a coming crisis. Rally the barracks and begin addressing posts. We may have an attack upon us very soon." He thought of the letter and thought Evil is slowly coming to rise . . . I am sure of this.

 

Leonardo leaped up in his seat, eyes flaring with anger as the soldier tried to attack him. He lunged at his throat with a blade but he was to fast. Leo side-stepped and kneed the enemy in the head, killing him. He looked about and quickly put on his armor. He grabbed his two blades and ran out towards the hall. DAMN IT, I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN!!!

 

He looked deep into the eyes of his invaders and saw fear in the soldiers eyes but not the leader. He looked at his people and saw the fear in their eyes. He would never risk his people's safety for his own. He sheathed his weapons and a nearby soldier took them from him, marveling at them. The soldiers grabbed him by the arms and tied. His people looked at him in shock. But as they did he winked. He still inherited his father's powers over the Light and the Dark, but at a higher level. As he was given to the leader of the assault, calvary soldiers bursted into the throne room and attacked the soldiers. He closed his eyes and black and white walls pushed out, separating the soldiers from the people. He picked up his blades and unshethed them. "THE HEART OF THE LION!!!" he bellowed as he charged into the fray. His soldiers came in and engaged the enemy.

The barracks burst open and engaged the enemy on the ground.

(Men of the North defend the kingdom)

P.S.

Leo's armor basically is a black and white (white and black intechangeable) samurai yoroi fit for a king with the Squall Leonhart emblem as its symbol.

 

Yacrest sat alone on his throne, thinking hard about what the situation at the northern castle could be..
Suddenly, a hooded messenger, bearing the Desert Kindom's mark, rushed in through the enormous dark gate that lead to the throne room. "My king." he said and went on his knees while pulling out a scroll.
"Please, do tell.." Yacrest said cold.
"... My King.. Resistance is showing towards our assassination. "
"Hmm... so the northern pigs dare to put up a resistance.. The fools!" Yacrest continued, seeming to pay little attention to the messenger, who seemed scared to death for his life.
"Messenger.. please report you're findings to the general down the hall." The messenger bowed while trembling on his feet and walked out.
After two minutes, a scream could be heard down the hall. Yacrest grinned cruely.

 

King Reeron was laying on his bed, waiting for something in particular while looking up to the bed seeming to be sunken in thoughts. He closed his eyes to try and get some sleep.
Suddenly a raven flew in and sat down on Reeron's bed, holding a scroll in it's beak, Reeron woke up and gently forced the raven to let go of it.
Reeron opened the scroll and his eyes started dashing over the written text. He then suddenly stood up and the bird flew away. He stretched a bit and started walking off the stairs of the castle.

 

King Leonardo looked around the burnt and desecrated valley of the kingdom. He stood in awe as a small child, wielding a small bloody knife fell to his feet with tears in his eyes saying his last breathe, "Y-your Highness, we have won, hehe . . . . . . ." The child lowered his head lifeless. He held back tears of anger and turned around and went back into the castle. They have drawn first blood . . . then we shall draw more from them!

P.S.

The Heartless King, I didn't mean for the battle to end so quickly. When I said they defended it, they were just fighting the onslaught. I was looking forward to match. Sorry I wrote it the wrong way.

 

Leonardo watched as his top general shouted orders as his army did battle formations and counter maneuvers. He turned on his horse and galloped back to the main area of the kingdom to observe the reconstructions. A day had almost past and they had already finished 10% of the total repairs. However, as they were repairing, they were adding warfare structures in case another attack happened. The Men of the North were the most efficient and disciplined of all the armies in the world. His strategic military prowess was a main factor of his succession as a young king.

 

O.O.C.: Damn X-D
Leonardo sat in a meditative position on the soft grass of an empty plane. He soon as he rose, his blades were already drawn and he had cut down the wooden stump in half. He pivoted with his right foot and cut through the next one then, with his white katana glowing, his blade slashed out, causing a beam of light shot out and cut through the line of dummies. He sheathed his blades and looked to the right and saw his pet lion, Reo. He extended an armored hand a the lion moved in and aloud him to be petted. He turned back and looked at his massive army continue in his training. Your people are your sword and you are their shield. Neither of you must part, for one will perish and surely the other.... he thought remembering the wise words of his father when he turned of age and earned his very first blade, Tsurugi. It was a magnificent blade, crafted by his father himself. The steel, like all the steel used for the Men of the North was made from deep within the earth, making it unbelievably strong, yet fast and deadly in combat.

 

O.O.C.: You totally pw3nd that one soldier.

Leonardo's attention left the special training ground he had for himself and turned to Bartimeaus and shook his head. "No," he started, "I am fine. I was only deep in thought that is all. He stared out at the slowly setting sun. "You know Bartimeaus, we've been friends since our childhood. You went to the arts of the mage while I, the sword. It's funny in an odd way. You were always the more intelligent one, while I, the one of might. I am glad to have you as a friend." He turned around and watched as his general strode in on his horse and bowed after getting off. "My king, the men are through with the course of training instructions you have given me. What are your new orders?"

"Light the beacons, we must be prepared for anything tonight. The enemy was very bold to come at us so fast and powerfully. I may be dealing with some true enemies. Also, send a small band of scouts to observe the hills. That is the most likely area for the enemy to hide while they wait."