Aria and Leon crouched low until they arrived at the throne hall. The hall was empty at this hour of the night. Slowly pushing the double doors open, they found themselves inside.
The throne seat was just as Aria could remember. Carved into it were the symbols of royalty, the royal seal, royal sigil of their family and the royal sword. But those were not her concerns.
Leaving Leon behind, she rushed behind the seat and after altering some stones, the seat moved. Her hands reached in the dark and came out with a golden box. She opened it and fished out the royal seal!
"I found it!" Aria said addressing Leon. But instead of joy in his face, he was staring back at her like one in regret.
"Leon?" She called his name, now walking down the remaining stairs.
Leon looked everywhere else but her, his face filled with guilt. It hadn't crossed Aria's mind until she saw Lord Blackwood enter the throne hall accompanied by countless knights.
