Sienna was standing next to Magnus, the City head on the Forum." Please welcome a new female in our city, she was brought to us by vulture Voltoire."
"She doesn't have any marks yet, so who is interested in her can come forward."Around dozen tiger warriors step forward excitedly, they liked this female as she was indeed beautiful.
"However her future mates will need to duel with the Snake King," Magnus said.
Just then the news spread out, the tiger warrior come to Magnus and told him: "The Snake King is here for this female, he said he wanted her back. He already killed the Tiger King, because he threatened this female life."
"She does not have his mark, "Magnus said.
"He said he will destroy this entire city if we don't give her up. If she is hurt he will destroy all near tiger tribes too."
"Will anybody fight for this female? asked the City head.
The tiger warriors stepped back, they were no match for the Snake King, even if all of them go. He was simply too powerful.
Sienna gazed at them," I understand, I will go back to him; I do not wish doom at your city, she bowed down her head and managed a faint smile. "
"But can you live with the snake? " Magnus asked.
"Until he doesn't want to eat me, I will be fine, "she said...
The huge white tiger suddenly walked through, making the warriors stand apart.
He came in front of the Magnus and changed into a tall muscular warrior with wide shoulders. He got long white hair and shiny light blue eyes, Sienna find them calming and deep, a bit kind even. He looked around 35 years old. He had quite a handsome face, but a fierce presence. He wore a white tunic with tiger stripes and black silky wide trousers. His muscles were bulging out and there was no extra space for any more of them.
"This is Tyrell," the City head quietly told to Sienna," No female wants to be with him, because he was living between the snakes, even made a brother blood bond with some of them. We called him to stay in the city only because he can protect us from the huge beasts, which come to attack the city every year. He is Lord Protector."
As Magnus finished talking, Tyrell was already in front of Sienna.
She looked into his deep blue eyes and shivered, he was indeed fierce, but she saw kindness in his eyes as well and it warmed her heart. He reminded her of medieval knights, who fought in tournaments or gladiators.
Sienna gave him a sweet smile, will he be able to protect her?
"I will fight the duel for you," he said with a deep manly voice. It sounded a bit like thunder.
"Thank you, brave warrior, your kindness touched my heart," Sienna said sincerely and stared at him in a daze. She felt like his presence is pulling her in. She wanted to curl up in his muscular chest. She even desired to kiss his full lips and caress that kind eyes "What I'm thinking", she got shocked with herself and blushed.
"I will be honoured if you became my mate after the duel," Sienna said with a sweet smile and blushed even more."What I just said?"Sienna start thinking again. Sienna was really taken by Tyrell, so consequences came to her mind later. Well, too late now.
Tyrell's face froze, did she really invite him to be her mate? He looked at Sienna and then at Magnus. City Head nodded his head as she knows about you.
Tyrell put his hand on his heart and said " I wil protect you with my life, my lady."
Sienna felt tears in her eyes," Is he ready to die for me? He is so selfless, he just met me." She came closer to him and touched his hand, then she planted a kiss on his cheek." Thank you my brave tiger ,"her face blushed.
Tyrell felt his heart like a wild drum; he thought it is going to rip his chest. He took Sienna's hand and walked fast with her to the gates of the city, where was Snake King waiting...
Snake King was in his half-beast form, standing angrily in front of the city gate, his hands were folded on his chest. His face was dark and have revengeful look to it. He lighted up, when he saw the City Head coming out from the gate with Sienna, but frowned when he saw Tyrell holding her hand.
Magnus bowed lightly and approached Sharchan." Dear Snake King, Tyrell our Lord Protector will be duelling you for this female," he said." Will you respect the outcome of the duel?"
Sharchan looked at Magnus coldly" Yes I will."
Then he looked at Tyrell" Did not see you for a long time brother." Snake King said."This female is mine, I'm giving you the last chance to give her to me"
"You lost your claim and you wanted to eat her brother, did you become so savage already?" asked the tiger.
"It was the stupid legacy.I needed to scare her. I saved her from an Ape Prince." said the Snake King.
"Sienna said you lost the game, she said you were supposed to capture her 3 times, but the third time the eagle took her, that means you failed," said Tyrell in his deep voice.
"That is why I accept your puny challenge and don't just destroy the city," the snake said, "I'm willing to fight to the death for her, I do like her as a mate. You know I do not eat females."
Sienna just stared at him. He was scaring her for nothing and now he want to fight for her? Is he crazy? She did not know how she felt about him at that moment.
"Do you know how much you scared her brother that she was willing to jump off the waterfall? "said tiger angrily." She could be dead already."
"I was waiting there..I know females are a bit dumb"..Said the snake, "if it was not for that bloody eagle she would be mine already."
"Your sick jokes cost you this time brother," said the tiger, "Fight well" and he gave the snake his hand." You too, brother...Fight well, I will never forget you." said the Snake King and held Tyrell's hand for a moment. Then they broke it off and looked at Magnus.
Magnus pointed everyone to follow him to the big arena.
"Do they know each other?"asked Sienna the City Head.
"They are blood brothers, they used to fight together, is kind of bond warriors use to seal their friendship. Is very rare for blood brothers to fight against each other."Magnus said.
Sienna stepped into a seat in the arena together with Magnus. Snake King went to one side and Tyrell to another side of the fighting field. They lifted their right hands and waited.
"The winner takes the female," the City Head said in the loud voice, "Begin."
Tyrell and Sharchan attacked head-on. They took on their beast form in mid-air.
Tiger and snake fight looked like a wild dance; the sand of the arena was twirling in the air.
The snake was trying to coil the tiger and bite him, and the tiger went straight for his head. They both were extremely strong and agile.
Sienna hold her hand at her mouth, she could not believe these 2 animals fight for her, well men in their animal form. She liked the bravery of the tiger, and she was willing to go with him. She even liked the Snake King still but could not go over him making her suffer uncertainty. His jokes were too cruel. She did not like his evasive answers. But then she was surprised he will fight to the death for her or was he just so sure with his victory? Could he really single-handedly destroy this city?
Suddenly the fight stopped, the tiger got caught by snake coils and the snake's head was clasped in the tiger's mouth, his teeth cutting through the snake's flesh.
"What is happening?" Sienna shrieked?
"They are both dying," said City Head calmly. "When the tiger suffocate he will snap the snake's head. You will be free to choose any other warriors from my city as mates after that."
"What? No way, how can I let Tyrell die for me like this. I do not wish Snake King dead eighter. What can I do?"
"There are 2 options, my dear," said Magnus."You let them both die or you have to take them both as your mates."
Sienna gasped, "Two mates? "
"Yes, females can have as many mates as they want, "said the City head, "You need to decide now."
Sienna looked at them two dying."Stop!!!" she shouted at them, "I'm taking you both as my mates!"
The City head lifted his hand to stop the fight but Tyrell and snake did not move. Sienna ran to the arena and stand in front of the tangled animals.
"Please stop, both of you...I don't want you to die..." she said with tears in her eyes
." I will take you both as my mates and I will both love you dearly, please just let go. You first Sharchan", she said to the Snake King.
Snake looked at her and loosened his grip. Tiger let go of his head and fell into the sand. They both lay in the sand a minute, catching their breath and then changed into their human form. Sienna went even closer to them. She ran to the tiger and planted a kiss on his cheek," I'm so happy you live." Tyrell looked at her with a daze in his eyes. Sienna held his hand and then she went to the Snake King. She looked into his wild yellow eyes and asked" Why would you fight for me?
"You are my property, "said the Snake King.
Sienna opened her eyes widely..."What?"
" I also like you and I will never eat you," added the Snake King.
"Finally," Sienna said. "I got my confirmation."
Magnus led the 3 of them to a podium and announced loudly." Sienna is taking Tyrell and Snake King as her mates, so everyone acknowledged it. Everyone was shocked, they expected the female will let them die and choose new mates. Most of the females will do that.
Then Magnus looked at Tyrell and said in a quiet voice, "Tyrell you need to go fight to the arena tomorrow, you need to become the new Tiger King in order to mate with your female. Tyrell nodded with a cold expression.
" Why?"Sienna asked.
The City head explained. "As one of your mates is a king, you be only able to have kings as your mates. "
Then Magnus bowed and gave them time to talk in private.
The Snake King smirked "And because I'm a king and Tyrell is not yet, I can mate with you tonight, "he whispered into Sienna's ears.
Sienna took him apart from others and said to him: "I'm not mating tonight, I'm exhausted, "she said. "I'm also working hard on forgiving you your horrible jokes, so mating will wait till Tyrell is the king."
Then Magnus approached them, "Wait in the city for tomorrow's fights, I will find you suitable accommodation for the night."
"Thank you," said Sienna. Snake King, Tyrell and Sienna followed the City head, he showed them into the small house next to the river, "You can stay here, for now, I will send you some food Sienna." Magnus said.
"Here, take this for the house and other expenses," said the snake and gave city head a big green emerald.
"Thank you, your highness, you are very generous, but Lord Protector have right to any house in the city," said the City head politely. Sharchan gave him a killer look, so he accepted the emerald as well and went to order the food for Sienna."Magnus was happy with the duel outcome. The city will now have two extra powerful protectors.
"I need to go hunt," said the Snake King, "Tyrell you rest for tomorrow's fight, you better became the Tiger King or you die from shame....Hahaha," then Sharchan glanced at Sienna and left.
Sienna sat next to Tyrell. She looked into his eyes, touched his face and stroked his hair."Do you know Snake King long? "she asked him.