We're recouping the elves who had escaped their demise at their realm. Whilst Celestina leads the search party, I am at the rear for any possible ambush.
We don't want another situation where I'll kill another kin of hers. It's an ugly feeling that I want to forget.
I need to focus... We're already deep in the forest if anything goes south. We'll be in massive trouble.
***
We need to stay vigilant, though the three of us could handle such a magnitude. She told us that this stray is a far stronger elf, she believed that this elf is one of the knights that committed treason a couple of decades ago.
He's only now reappearing due to the disturbance that he felt during his exile. Yet, he doesn't want to join any sides until someone had defeated him.
The Elven Knights were known to be reckless, but also a force to be reckoned with. My father once told me that they've decimated a village once, but also defeated the dragon that lay near our realm.
***
Before I could do anything, I felt a sharp blade through my neck.
"Don't say a word."
He whispered.
I was then, carried deeper into the forest. Leaving Celestina and Deadly Romance without a warning...
"What's your intent on capturing me?"
"I am in no mood of answering your question human."
Why did you abduct me in the first place?
"Are you the one they called Elven Knight?"
"Yes, I do."
"What's your intent?"
He didn't answer for a moment as he dashed through the forest.
"I've abducted you to see if the will of Elf Queen is strong... If she could save a loved one, then she could save the realm and be a ruler."
I don't understand his logic.
"I don't understand your logic, Elven Knight..."
"You'll soon see."
***
There's still a feeling that's creeping into me... it's been radio silence for the rest couple of minutes, I couldn't hear Deadly Romance nor Eloise's bantering and footsteps.
As I look from my behind, I see nothing but the endless sight of the forest. Where are they?
I didn't notice or sensed their disappearance, what just happened?!
"Celestina Panagos... You shall accept my challenge to deem worthy of my assistance."
That voice!
"Elven Knight?!"
"You'll be partaking in challenges that shall prove your worthiness and strength for my assistance but also, being the Queen."
I'm no Queen, I am already branded as nothing but only a helper for the elves who exited the realm to protect themselves from the war.
But, if he abducted my friend and my lo-, Eloise. Then I need to do what I must!
"I accept your challenge, Elven Knight!"
***
I'm here at a tree stuck alone, as my hands are tied from behind. The Tree is far and wide, and I could feel my back-breaking... Having an H-Cup size is maddening!
I don't know what that Elven Knight has in store for Celestina, but I'm sure certain that she'll surpass the challenges that are in store for her.
Also, does the Elven Knight has a fetish for tying somebody?!
***
Elven Knight is slowly marching towards me, his aura has the amount of pressure that I've never felt since! His magic is so powerful, that I create wind in his path.
This Elven Knight is a beast.
"Show your will and courage Elf Queen!"
He ran towards me at full speed, I can't react in time! I slid right past his legs, but I was caught by the wood. The Elven Knight slashed its sword that I escaped unscathed due to my magic.
"Defending yourself won't do any favors Elf Queen..."
"I'm trying to be offensive."
The Elven Knight suddenly slashed his sword, I can't see any of them! One? Two? Three? Sixty Slashes?! Is he trying to kill me?!
I used my fire magic alongside ice, to dampen the slash. but it was still futile, few slashes left wounds on me.
"After your defeat, I shall strangle and murder that woman you loved!"
Woman that I loved?! Eloise?
"What did you say?"
"Right now, Eloise is tied alongside your friend. If you don't defeat me, their death would be gruesome."
The Elven Knight showed me the artifact that Eloise has. No! No!
I mustered my courage to stand, healing my wounds with magic and the crown forming around my head.
A massive dress starts to take its shape, as it finally finished. I dashed right through The Elven Knight with a speed that even I can't do normally.
I'm not controlling my body anymore, I'm only simply back seating as my anger rushed through my head. I can't stop, I don't want Eloise to be harmed. If I lose this fight, Eloise... Deadly Romance... They'll be dead because of me!
My body is forcefully using magic against my will, as shards of ice flew through the Elven Knight wounding a lot of his vital parts.
As he kneels, shards slowly poke through his armor and also his exposed neck of his.
"Die..."
Before the shards penetrates his neck, my hands were held by Eloise.
"Seriously... This is your plan Elven Knight?"
All of a sudden, I can finally move my body once again. It's Eloise! Holding my hand firmly, I could feel her warmth.
***
"You know, that was reckless."
"I know what I am doing human."
"Now I understand your logic... You became an antagonist to see if you could break the chains that have been bothering her-"
"You know what, I don't even know either. What's your grand plan here? Because that wasn't even like what you said earlier."
I looked at him with a glare.
"You were right human, I antagonized her in order to see if she was powerful enough to lead the opposing side. But her will, is weak. She'll falter when a loved one is threatened. Making her do irrational actions."
This is where he's wrong.
"Her will to protect her loved one is her greatest strength. She'll do anything in her power to do what's right. if she will is like this, then she'll do everything in her power to lead the kingdom no matter the cost."
"You're right... Perhaps my exile from the world made me one that is irrational with my decisions."
"So, what's your name, Elven Knight?"
Celestina asked.
"Aimilios."
-TO BE CONTINUED-