Broken Destiny

|| LEOMORD ||

Leomord. That was his name. The loyal knight of the Fortress of Despair. He lived to serve loyally to his king, queen, and his beloved kingdom.

He was gifted with such great sword skills. He was great in everything in battle. His sword, the Oath Keeper, was his trusted friend and his horse, Barbiel, was his companion.

All was well until the kingdom he once loved, fell into chaos and ruin. The king was seduced by a witch and the queen turned into a deadly creature possessing dark magic.

The crestfallen Leomord, unable to protect his beloved kingdom, killed himself with his own sword. The sword he used in so many battles. The sword where he swore that only his enemies would be impaled by it.

Unfulfilled promises and broken dreams dread the once glorious kingdom.

Vexana, their queen, was saddened by this outcome until she threatened to seek revenge. She casted spells upon her once Royal Knights and people, turning them into the one thing everyone was horrified of, the undead.

Leomord's spirit was still too determined that even she, could not control it. He was still determined to protect her and the kingdom.

"I have read about the maiden stuck in a deep sleep. The only maiden who could restore Order in everything, my queen," he said.

"The Enlightened One, you mean?" Vexana answered him.

"Yes, your Majesty. I believe that she will be able to help us in this matter."

"Nonsense! Her story is a myth. She does not exist!"

"But it is not a crime to at least try, my Queen."

Vexana sighed before walking close to the knight kneeling in front of her and touched his shoulder.

"Alright."

She called for the kingdom's mage, hoping that he would know the spell to communicate with the maiden in the Twilight Orb.

"You only have a few moments to talk to her for my magic isn't as strong."

Vexana watched as Leomord talk to sleeping maiden of the Twilight Orb.

"This is hopeless! The Enlightened One is only a story. She does not exist!" she exclaimed when she heard no response. Yes, she wanted to regain the pride of her kingdom. But this is unacceptable. Lunox's story was only a myth. And it will always remain that way.

With a hopeless face, the mage and Leomord left the room.

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Leomord went out of the kingdom with Barbiel, his horse, to clear out his mind.

The Enlightened One. The title the maiden held is stuck in his head like a broken record.

Not far from where he was currently standing, he hears joyful cheers.

He sighs, remembering his happy memories from the old Fortress of Despair. He wished to feel them again. Even just for a tiny while.

Even if it's just temporary, he wanted to feel that feeling they all call happiness. But he knew, there is no way he'd be able to.

From afar, he sees a maiden with golden aura around her small body. Her skin was milky white and her hair was partly blonde and partly black.

'Could she be...?' he asked himself, hope sparked in his dark heart.

He sees her put up a wonderful, magical smile and in a beat, all the worries he had had washed away. Her smile was enlightening. So innocent. So beautiful.

Little did he know, he was also already smiling himself. Her smile was contagious. Her smile could wipe out every worry one has. Her smile could already bring peace to ones soul.

He walked towards her in small steps, bringing Barbiel with him. No matter how hard he tries to approach her quietly, his feet's armour seemed to not cooperate with him. For every step he took, they would always clang with each other. He somehow regretted not dressing up in his best armour for this sort of occassion.

She seemed to have heard the tiny noise he made for she turned slowly to his direction.

Finally, their eyes meet.