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Aaria tensed as she felt the warmth of a hand on her shoulder, but to her relief, it was Genesis' voice that she heard. Stealing herself a smile, she glanced up at him, nodding her head once, but quickly her smile faded, for Genesis uttered words of treason. Pulling herself away from him, she looked shocked, her eyes wide as she rose to her feet. "Genesis," She hissed, taking a step away from him, shaking her head. "How can you possibly say that?" Frowning, she glanced at the others, who appeared equally as shocked as she did. Her eyes fell on Lily who was watching Genesis with caution and had even retreated a step away. "Do not speak to our King in that way." Something dawned on her and it clicked that Genesis had two sides to him. The one she had slept with last night, who had held her in his arms and comforted her and the one who had spoken so rudely to the King. But which of these was the true Genesis? Could he really be as nasty as he seemed? Or was the gentle man she had spent the night with? His two personalities conflicted the way she thought of him and more confusion rambled through her head. Genesis was a friend, not a threat. However if he did not take the vow then they could not rely on him in any battle. He could turn at any point and fight for the other side. Taking him on would be a risk, for she knew that he was powerful.

Keeping her eyes on him for a moment longer, she did not speak, trying to gage how she really felt about him. Tearing her eyes away to see what the commotion was about, she let out a small sigh, then a gasp. The giant green cat padded through the door, one of the foul beasts clutched in her mighty jaws. Another gasp escaped Aaria, her former troubles forgotten in an instant. They had a breach within the castle and every one of them was in danger. With wide eyes, she joined the others at Sherri’s side. Though she had no idea how to heal the huge creature form the numerous poisoned wounds that littered her body, she could be there for support. Resting a hand against Sherri’s shoulder, she whispered words of a calming nature, for the cat had once tried to assist her when she needed it most. She did not want to see a magnificent creature like Sherri pass away in front of them.

Watching curiously, she was amazed by the extent that the brother and sister went to in order to rescue their friend. They worked fast, sucking the deadly poison from the wounds. Crouched beside them, she rubbed the cat’s flank, trying her hardest to soothe as best she could. Anger was bubbling inside of her. These beasts were threatening the ones that she had come to love and she wouldn’t let it happen any longer. Patting Sherri one last time, she rose to her feet, retrieving her bow, quiver and sword from where she had left them at the front of the hall. Shouldering her quiver, she snapped three arrows in place on her bow, stowing her sword on her hip. Turning, she ran with elegance towards the huge oak doors, but found them blocked by Lily. Shaking her head, she watched at her friend barred the door, a look of fear on her pale face. “Lily...” She whispered, chewing her bottom as she stepped towards her, putting a hand on her shoulder, the other holding her bow.

“If we remain here then we are sitting targets.” She told the girl, looking into her eyes sincerely. “We cannot cower in here whilst those things roam the castle. I won’t allow it. You can stay here and look after Orin and Kaylin. You are no warrior. But we are.” Turning her head, she cast a glance at Genesis, nodding once. “We need to rid the castle of these creatures, even if it means that we fall trying to do so.” Taking a deep breath, she attempted a weak smile. She was prepared to die for her cause. Innocent people resided in the castle, unable to protect themselves. Even if Sherri had killed all of them, she wanted to make sure that there were none left lurking anywhere. “Lily, some people cannot protect themselves. They need us. Please Lily, understand that much.” Her eyes were pleading as she continued to hold the gaze of her friend. “We’re tough, we can handle this. Beside Genesis will have my back.” She smiled reassuringly, although deep down she was unsure if Genesis would protect her in a battle, should his personality flip as it had done before now. But she would have to take that risk, in order to protect those close to her.