Snippet #501791

Eckesakes rubbed the back of his head as he listened to the Princess. She must've had quite the past life before everything was taken away from her. He shook the thought off. His heart was noble, but he still had one, at least. "I'm sorry the tide of war washed over your kingdom so quickly. It is a shame that our king cares so little about you. And yet, he will take you as his wife? Surely you will decline, no?" He said lightly. "He is a heartless fool, and would eagerly put you in front of him if it meant himself living." He knew this would be concidered high treason if he got caught. But it was the way he felt. The only reason he got into the Black Knights is because he was the most skilled swordsman they had besides Zermon.
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Speaking of Zermon, he idly paced outside the main hall, waiting for the king and his advisors, both military and normal finished his plans for the next kingdom. It was a quiet pace, despite the armor that covered him. He knew what he was going to do already. He knew that by the end of the knight, he would be leaving as the Crimson Knight. He'd best start now, and be ahead of schedule...
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Warp dashed down the hallways, peering into each doorway as he came to them. Finally, he reached the door, where he heard Eckesakes voice inside. He pushed the door open, quickly walking inside. He walked over next to Eckesakes. With shocking ease, he reached up, and pulled the taller man down to beside his hood, and began to whisper into his ear. The blonde-headed black knight shuddered every few words, showing the effect of Warp's voice on even those used to it. Eckesakes looked over to him. "You sure? You, of all people?" he said shortly. Warp responded with a solid nod.
"You know what the King will do to you, right?" Eckesakes said boldly.
There was a pause from the hooded man, but he nodded yet again.
Warp looked out the window. Dusk was upon the castle, and soon, nightfall would be too. The perfect oprotunity...