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The dark queen had been aware of the boys presence for quite some time. She tried her best to keep an even tone and a smile when speaking to him. He was her most loyal of subjects, she could do no wrong in this boys eyes, and for that reason alone, she kept him. A failed experiment, that was all the boy was, nothing more.

“Karrellone,” she spoke his name with as much sickly-fake sweetness as she could muster. “Angel and I were just going to rally the troops, the day grows near. I am sure you are aware. Come along darling,” She kept him by her with fake endearment, keeping his love and loyalty. She continued down the corridor, each confident step sending fear into the hearts of all who could hear it. She finally reached the tower, and exited onto the balcony onlooking her army.

Thousands, nay, more like hundreds of thousands of soldiers awaited for her command. With a simple spell she magnified her voice, so all within a few miles could hear her and tremble.

“Gentlemen,” she began. Her voice billowed through the land. Strong, confident, beautiful and agonizing she looked upon her army with pride. “We have fought long to be where we are. You, are the heart of my power, standing up to my enemies and tearing them down before your terrible might. You are my foundation.” Bandrial buttered up the army, making them feel powerful. “In only two days time, the prophetical day will be upon us. There will be eight who will stand against us, mere infants. Though I do not fear them, I will take no chances in our struggle over this land. You all knew this day would come. I will be sending you out tonight, this will be a real test of your loyalty to me and the endeavours we have fought through to be the super power we are today. Fight for me these next few days with all your vigour and all your might. Feel no guilt over the deaths of the children you will conquer. They are the spawn of our defeat. We must destroy them. However...” She paused, darkness billowed from her pours, enveloping the whole castle, then the grounds and finally the army.

“If there is a traitor among you, one who hesitates in killing even one of the these babes. There will be no mercy.” She smiled sadistically letting all who watched know that she would deal with these traitors personally. “Do not let one babe escape you, any child under the age of five is to die, and any who try to stop you is to be put down. I will not give anyone the hope to rebel. You will do this with out question. My will is beyond contestation. Eat well tonight and go and wreak fear into the hearts of my adversaries. Glory will await you when you return.” She turned without another word and left the balcony. Angel shivered. The fear was nestled in her heart even now. Bandrial walked in silence to the throne room as her 'children' followed. She sat in the throne lazily, her feet propped up on the armrest.

“That went well I think,” She winked at Angel who shook the magic from her brain and nodded in agreement.

“As for your question Karrellone, I do not want you to accompany the soldiers. With all of them gone, who will protect my castle if any want to reap their revenge upon me. No, I need you here, with me.” She did this purposefully. She did not like him leaving the castle, his kind nature giving the wrong impression to her people. Also, she knew in the event anyone did come to attack her, her dear 'son' would jump in front of her and die in her place. She needed him here where she was sure she would be safe.

Her well being would always be most important.