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Raphael's face wore an intense expression. ''It's the truth, Balor!'' shouted the young leader. ''Your sister fought with us -- for us. She even tried to kill you!''

A chuckle then broke loose underneath the king's lips. ''Aha... hahahahaha!'' Balor suddenly busted out in laughter. He continued to laugh in the midst of the rain. ''How sad you are...! Please do not attempt to save yourself by trying to feed me such rubbish!''

Raphael let out air from his nose, blowing out his anger and frustration towards the delusional king. His purple irises beamed with tension, pulling out Falcon from its sheath. He was ready for the battle ahead and for whatever may come afterwards. Balor's laughter ceased, though his smile was still very present. ''I've had quite enough of this garbage.'' stated the sapphire-eyed man. ''Men! Ready your swords! Kill any and all you see! Men, women, children... it matters not! Show these fools that their little rebellion was futile from the start!''

The sea of steel then began to shift. Soldiers of all ages dispersed, groups ran towards the inside of the castle while others charged towards the houses where the locals lived. Maria and her brother then drew their weapons, one held a bow and the other held a blade. Gallows began to make his way up towards where the conflict was going to take place.

Angered by Balor's command, Raphael readied himself. His head turned to his right, looking back upon the genius summoner known as Telvern. ''Telvern,'' quickly named Raphael, his voice was like the calm before the storm. ''I need you to go... take Uriel and go protect our people.''

Telvern shook his head, acknowledging his command. Still in shock as to what had happened previously, Uriel stood there without truly understanding the command given to him. Realizing this, Telvern grabbed onto the boy's right arm and yanked him out of sight.
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06-Jun-2013 14:16:24

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Now that he had himself readied, Raphael charged towards Balor. To start the battle, Raphael swung his sword upon Balor. Predicting the blade's arrival, Balor quickly made plans to guard against it. Holding his heavy blade with his right hand, the crystal sword safely stayed Raphael's incoming attack. The king smirked smartly. ''Oh, is this anger I detect?'' asked Balor in an arrogant tone. ''Heh... good. You're going to require it.''

Elena quickly reacted to the situation. She quickly pulled out her steel longsword in order to combat the threat upon her leader. ''Raphael!'' she loudly called, rushing towards him. But then she noticed a strange glow radiate around her. Quickly, she realized that she can no longer move. Her pale blue eyes turned towards the sister of the one who revealed her face to the king.

The archer noticed the woman's right hand was out in front of her. Raphael noticed the situation behind his enemy. This sent an alarm ringing inside his head. ''Elena!'' he yelled with alert.

''My Lucia's no longer under your possession.'' calmly stated the king. ''I've always spared your petty rebellion with the belief that you were holding her in your clutches. Now that I can confirm that I was correct, I think it's finally time to cut the head off of the snake.''

''Quiet!'' Raphael roared with fury. The silver-haired young man lifted up his right leg and launched it towards the middle of Balor's torso. With all of his rage packed together like a soldier's mental baggage, Raphael's foot slammed into Balor's torso. It was to the point where Balor actual felt pain from the kick, he was even pushed back a little.
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06-Jun-2013 14:20:05

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Balor too became angered after this moment, he clenched onto the sight of the blow. His teeth were fastened together with a slight grimace laying siege to his face. A drop of sweat held hands with the purifying rain as they both rolled down the side of his face together. Raphael was baffled by this, he didn't know what to think.

But that thought was for another time. Right now, he had to free Elena from the bound she was under. His race bolted as fast as his heart pounded, his footsteps crashing into puddles of rain water that fell from the heaven's eyes. As he ran, an eye took an interest in him. And at the speed of a snap of a finger, Raphael felt a blade cut across the tip of his nose.

He watched as an arrow swooped passed his face and just barely avoided taking his life. A violet-red haired man standing behind Elena had readied himself to act in defense. His bow was held out in front of him by his right hand. It was pointed towards Raphael. Raphael froze in place, turning his vision towards Shinon and appeared to be surprise by this turn of events.

Elena pulled her eyes to her left, trying to her best to look back at Shinon. ''I thought you hated the Imperial Kingdom.'' thought Elena, speaking to Shinon. ''So why are you helping them?''

''I doubt a highborn like you could understand.'' replied the archer, his words as gelid as a winter rain. ''Sorry, Elena... but this is how it has to be.''

Raphael's purple irises stared down the cold, emotionless black eyes of the archer who could have easily killed him. The silver haired young man spoke no words, he simply allowed his eyes to do all the talking. They questioned Shinon's betrayal and his intentions, wondering what this is all for. But they also gave a clear message: treason is absolutely not acceptable.
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06-Jun-2013 14:23:36

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Finally arriving to the scene was the high ranking officer by the name of General Gallows. With his blade firmly in his grasp, he prepared for the battle ahead. ''Lord Balor!'' the general shouted. Raphael turned his attention onto the general who then began to run towards Balor. The general managed to successful run across what would steadily turn into a battlefield.

He stood in front of his king, he actually seemed generally concerned about his well-being. ''Are you uninjured, my lord?'' he asked.

Balor laid his sapphire irises down upon the bald-headed man. ''I'm fine.'' answered the king. Then his eyes wandered away from the general. He too seemed to be possessed by this feeling known as concern. ''Gallows... I need you to protect Lucia. I fear what these humans might do to her.'' his voice shallow and quiet.

Gallows' left hand clenched into a fist. He launched his arm as if his arm were a catapult and his hand were the rock. His fist pounded against the right side of his chest. His armour clanked with his motion, telling all of his respect. ''I shall guard her with my life, sire.'' loyally returned the general, leaning his body forwards as he spoke.

Gallows recoiled his body, pulling it straight up once again. He turned, facing the princess he once served. He began walking towards her, his body ready to shield the young archer. Once Gallows made his way out of the middle of the battlefield, Raphael then turned towards Balor. His legs then gave into speed, charging towards the king.

The two then began to fight, trading blows with each other. While the two fought in a heated conflict, Gallows stood his guard over Elena. He stood in front of her, ready to give his life in her defense. He turned his head to his left. ''You needn't worry anymore, princess.'' he assured Elena, quietly whispering to her. ''These humans will no longer do you harm.''
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06-Jun-2013 14:28:12

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''They never intended to do me harm to begin with, Gallows.'' stated the black-haired archer. ''These people are good people, all they ask for is equality... nothing more.''

''But have these ''good people'' known these past six years of who you truly are?'' questioned the general. ''Madam... I do not mean to impose. But even with the slightest hint or assumption, anyone can change within a moment's notice.''

This brought a pause in Elena's voice, she was unable to summon the words necessary to counter Gallows. Shinon then stepped forward, readying his bow. He pulled an arrow back, aiming directly at Raphael. ''So sorry, Raphael.'' sarcastically apologized the famous archer. ''And I was kinda liking it here too. But looks like your time is up.''

''Shinon!'' shouted Elena. ''Don't!''

''Is that truly what you want?'' curiously asked Raphael. ''Whatever it is that drives you, is it truly worth the price of all other humans losing their chance at freedom?''

''Yes, it is,'' quickly answered Maria, her voice bold and confident. But then her eyes strayed away. ''and as much as I... loathe myself for working with them, it must be done.'' Her focus then made a reappearance.

''Enough of this talk,'' impatiently announced King Balor. His beautiful sapphire blue eyes then took a look upon the red-haired archer. ''do hurry this little execution along, human.''

''Fine...'' quietly growled Shinon with anger. His arrow was as far back as it possibly could be pulled back. It was ready to be plummeted into the air and ready to seek out its target. ''See ya around, Raphael.'' Just as this moment was playing out, a strange tension gripped the air.
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06-Jun-2013 14:33:39

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Balor quickly sensed this sudden change. His eyes then shifted over to the sight of the air change: his sister. The king seemed shocked by this, his jaw hung open. His eyes widened as well, it was though an exclamation mark popped up in his head. Elena then suddenly jolted away from Gallows, somehow managing to break free of the spell that bounded her.

A swift breeze went by Shinon. He felt that rather gelid gust go by him, his black irises watched his ponytail flutter up into the air. But then he noticed a harsh pain engulf his right arm. His eyes then turned that way, which then he noticed the blood pouring out of a slash wound. A blade had cut a clean path into his right shoulder.

He dropped down onto one knee, clenching into his newly found injury. His face once again became a grimace. But then, a question came to his head. He quickly turned to his left to see if his sister were okay. But this action would only lead to a shocking discovery. His eyes widened as a mask of shock then clenched his face.

And like a lost coin sinking into a drain, his heart slowly fell into the deepest pits of his stomach. He noticed a blade made of steel puncturing through his sister's abdomen. And the hand that held onto the blade belonged to one of the Lumbridge Resistance: Elena. Blood dripped down from the sight of the injury, it jarred with the rain as it fell.

Her blade had pierced right through a large vein: the inferior vena cava. Elena then recoiled her blade back, pulling it back to her side. Her eyes stared down apathetically upon the falling body of the one whom she slayed. Maria's body crashed onto the stone ground, blood stained her clothes red. ''Petty witch.'' muttered Elena to herself.
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06-Jun-2013 14:36:48

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She then turned towards the others, all of which were shocked for their own different reasons. Raphael was especially shocked, unable to grasp what had happened. But Elena's eyes did not just settle down on anyone, they fell down upon Balor. Raphael seemed almost outraged by the actions of his comrade. ''Elena,'' he called her name, his voice quaked with fury. ''there was absolutely no need to kill her!''

Elena glared over at Raphael. Her eyes were harsh and sharp like a sword. This sent Raphael staggering backwards. ''Who gave you the right to speak to me, human?'' quickly responded Elena. Raphael couldn't quite understand that reply as it seemed rather out-of-character. Her eyes then returned to staring down Balor.

A drop of sweat then rolled down Balor's forehead. But he then seemed genuinely angered by something. Elena glared at Balor, her Steel Longsword ready for the attack. Elena then charged towards Balor. Prepared to make her attack, she swung her blade down upon the king. Seeing this coming, Balor quickly guarded against the attack.

''Lucia,'' named Balor. ''what... have these humans done to you!?'' Quickly, Elena jumped backwards after she realized that her attack could not get passed Balor's sword. Elena jumped into the air, falling down upon Balor's head. Her blade collided with his adamas blade as he once again guarded against her attack.

She went on the complete offensive after that, swinging her blade multiple times at Balor. He guarded each time but it was in a last second fashion. He staggered a bit each time. The king was completely defensive, he didn't know what to do. Elena swung her blade down upon Balor once again, her Steel Longsword collided with Balor's Arbandor.
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Both of the blades quivered, showcasing a desperate power struggle. Elena's pale blue eyes shot daggers down upon Balor's head. The king however was more interested by what was going on with his sister. ''Who are you...?!'' growled Balor as he managed himself. ''What... have you done with my Lucia!?''

''''Lucia''?'' she asked, repeating the last word to fall from Balor's mouth. And then the answer came to her just a moment later. ''Oh, yes -- her. She has a connection with the ones that I hate. Do not worry about her though. Rather... worry about yourself.'' Around this moment, Shinon had begun to tend to his sister once he realized had happened to her.

Maria's face was as cold as the rain that was falling down upon the red-headed archer's head. A tear had fallen down from his black as coal irises. It fell down and kissed his sister's face for one last time. As Shinon began to mourn his loss, a raw emotion unlike any he had felt before whispered to him. ''She killed her...'' mumbled Shinon beneath the rain, a fury quaking his voice. ''My only sister...''

Realizing that there was an opportunity in his view, Raphael began charging towards Balor. With his sword at his ready, he rushed to get an attack on the Resistance's ultimate enemy. Seeing that this was occurring, Gallows made his way to parry the attack. Raphael slashed Falcon across Balor's back, chipping his armour and leaving behind a skin deep injury.

Not seeing the general on his way, Raphael readied his blade for a second attack upon the same place. But then Gallows stood to his left, preparing his sword to make an attack. In his chest, Raphael felt this sort of burning as a feeling of impending doom gripped him until he bled. His purple eyes then settled down upon the image of Gallows preparing to make his move.
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The slash of Gallows' blade was made, falling vertically down like a star crashing upon Earth. Raphael immediately dodged the attack once he felt its coming, his body flipping backwards. His hands touched the ground, propelling his body to move to the space behind him. Raphael landed onto his feet perfectly, he sat down on one knee once he completed the flip.

Gallows immediately pursued him, readying to swing his sword. He mimicked the same attack that he did before, a vertical slash. Raphael's body tumbled to the right, rolling up into a ball and smoothly sliding into the arms of safety. Once his body ceased in its rolling, Raphael was about to make his attack.

He stood low to the ground with both of his feet planted firmly. Then he lunged his body forward, he sailed through the air like a wingless bird. He pointed his blade out in front of him, he appeared like a long wave with a sharp tongue. Quickly, Gallows had to dodge or else his life would be taken from him. He took a step backwards, allowing Raphael to sail by him.

Raphael passed right by Gallows, but not without leaving him injured. His blade sliced a wide path of blood across Gallows' abdomen. Raphael recoiled his blade into a safe position once the blow had made contact. He crashed softly onto the Earth once again, rolling to get himself back onto his feet. Gallows' teeth fastened together, placing his left hand on the sight of the wound.

He raised his left hand up to his face and saw the blood that covered his metal-encased hand. It was a just a flesh wound, a brief brush with death. Frustrated, Gallows quickly flipped towards Raphael. His grip upon his blade tightened, his rage seething from his face. ''You think you can make a mockery of General Gallows. human!?''' The general shouted, ire boiled underneath his voice.
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Gallows once again charged towards Raphael, ready to attack him once again. Balor fell down onto the ground, his armour clanked as he splashed into a puddle. Blood poured from his mouth as a minor wound made an appearance in his left upper-arm. Balor's face was gripped with agony, he was too distracted by not harming his sister to do anything to protect himself.

The king then attempted to pick himself up. But then a sign forced him to stop, a blade that was aiming for his throat. He seemed surprised, perhaps he finally began to understand what it was like to be on the losing side. His glowing sapphire blue irises gazed up at the face of his sister staring him down.

An evil smile then appeared on her face. ''Once I kill you, she will be joining you too.'' she explained. ''And with it will end the Barn bloodline. Hahahaha...!'' But then from behind, a roar that rose like a ballad of rage erupted. Elena turned around, facing the source of the noise.

It was there that she saw Shinon charging at her with his sister's sword in his hand. His eyes were as wide as an owl's, his face was masked by an indignation he never experienced before. Elena did not move at all to prepare for the incoming attack. She just stood in place, watching the furious come at her with all the power he could muster.

Once close enough, the tears running down his face then shifted to his left as he swung his sword down upon Elena. She lifted her left hand up to where the blade was coming from. Catching casually the sword of rancor like a ball at a baseball game, Elena's left hand easily managed to guard against Shinon's attack by catching the blade.
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