King maric recalled what the guard who always gave information to him said,lord nigel goes hunting every week. If I'm correct, it's been more than a week since he last went hunting."
The guard was the traitor that was killed by lord nigel.
King Maric summoned his guard and issued a command. "Station yourselves around Ashwood Palace. Keep watch for when Lord Nigel goes hunting. The moment he leaves, infiltrate the palace and bring me the person rumored to be the object of Lord Nigel's affections."
His guards bowed as they hurried to obey.
King Marik summoned his messenger and issued a command. "Send word to King Ryker that we've identified the person nigel loves. We'll work together, combining our armies to capture Lord nigel through the woman he loves."
Lord Nigel prepared to go hunting, aria was no where beside him when he woke up.
"She's something else!" He mumured
Lady Charlotte, who was in charge of his wardrobe, rushed in to help him get ready. She carefully selected his hunting cloak, combed his hair, and ensured he looked neat and presentable.
As Lord Nigel was about to leave, he turned to Lady Charlotte and asked, "Where's Arya? I want to see her before I go."
Lady Charlotte smiled
Lord nigel changed his mind immediately"Never mind"
Lord Nigel's expression turned concerned, but he didn't press the issue. Instead, he called out to his guard, "Prepare the horses! I'm going hunting alone.
As Lord Nigel stepped out of the castle with his horse, a sense of unease settled over him. He glanced around, his eyes scanning the surroundings, and couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched.
He looked up at the castle windows, wondering if Arya was watching him from afar. But there was no sign of her. The feeling of being watched persisted, and Lord Nigel's instincts told him that something was off.
Lord Nigel shook off the feeling of unease, attributing it to his reluctance to leave Arya alone. He proceeded with his hunting trip, alone.
The guards of the Everia kingdom had been lying in wait. They emerged from nowhere, attempting to ambush the guards stationed at the entrance of Ashwood Palace. Chaos erupted as the Everia guards breached the palace, overpowering ashwood guards who were caught unaware.
Arya sat by the table in the maids quarters,she sat idly,since lord nigel already told lady charlotte not to allow her work... until Lady Charlotte rushed in, frantic. "There's chaos everywhere! We need to find a way to keep ourselves safe!" Before Lady Charlotte could finish, the Everia guards burst in, matching forward to grab aria.one of them was holding a sketch of her.
Arya struggled, shouting, "Let me go! What's happening? What's happening?"
The other maids scampered away for safety
Lady Charlotte who tried her best to stop them was hitten on the head,she fell immediately
"No please! Aria screamed
The messengers barged in,fighting off the everian guards..
But with the twinkle of an eye aria was missing.
Lord Nigel's hunting trip was cut short as a growing sense of unease settled over him. Despite his efforts to focus, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. He decided to return to the palace, his instincts urging him to hasten back.
As he arrived, the gruesome sight of some of his guards' lifeless bodies greeted him. Lord Nigel's heart sank, and he rushed inside, his senses on high alert. The palace was in disarray, and his worst fears were confirmed.
"Aria? he exclaimed, his voice laced with panic. "Where is she?"
Lady Charlotte, visibly shaken, knelt before him. "Arya was taken by the Everian guards, my lord," she stammered, tears welling up in her eyes.
Lord Nigel's face contorted in rage as he roared in anger,his thunderous voice shook the foundations of the palace.
The ground trembled beneath his feet as his fury unleashed a seismic force. Chandeliers crashed to the floor, and the sound of shattering glass filled the air. The walls trembled, and the palace's stone facade cracked under the pressure of Lord Nigel's unbridled anger.
His eyes blazed with a fierce determination, and his voice echoed through the halls, "I WILL LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED! I WILL FIND HER, AND I WILL MAKE THEM PAY!"..ALL OF THEM!!!!!!
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Arya's world went dark as a poisoned napkin was pressed over her nose, rendering her unconscious. The Everea guards quietly carried her away from the palace, taking advantage of the chaos as the ashwood guards fought off their attackers.
Arya's eyes fluttered open, finding herself in a damp, cold cell. The ground beneath her was icy, and she trembled slightly as she struggled to sit up.
The sound of footsteps echoed outside her cell, followed by the creaking of rusty hinges. King Maric entered, his presence commanding attention. He ordered the guards to bring him a chair.
As he sat, King Maric turned to the guards and asked, "Have you informed King Ryker of our guest's arrival?" The guard nodded, replying, "Yes, Your Majesty. King Ryker guards are on route, and the king himself will arrive shortly."
King Maric smiled, seemingly pleased with the news. He turned his attention to Arya, his eyes narrowing as he said, "So, you are the one who has captured the heart of the mighty Lord of Ashwood."
Arya's eyes blazed with defiance as she spat, "Let me go! Let me go, or Lord Nigel will find you and destroy you and your entire family! You know how ruthless he can be!"
King Maric's face contorted in amusement, and he burst into laughter. "He'll never find me," he sneered, his voice dripping with confidence. "Or do you think I'm foolish enough to hide in the palace? No, I'm in a place where no one will ever think to look. And as for you, you're in a place where no one will ever find you."
Arya's braveness crumbled, and she began to beg, "Please, let me go! Please, have mercy!"
King Maric's expression turned sinister as he blew a faint, icy breath from his cloak. "Don't worry, little one," he sneered. "We're not after you. Our true target is nigel. He's the one we aim to destroy."
Arya's eyes widened in horror as King Maric's words dripped with malice. "So, don't bother yourself with thoughts of escape," he continued. "Once we capture Lord Nigel and crush him, you'll be free to go. What do you think of that plan, hmm?" King Marrick's eyes glinted with evil intent, sending shivers down Arya's spine.
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Lord nigel's face turned red with rage as he thundered, "HOW COULD YOU?! YOU FAILED TO PROTECT HER! YOU STOOD BY AND DID NOTHING WHILE SHE WAS TAKEN AWAY! ANSWER ME!" His voice echoed through the halls, shaking the very foundations of the palace.
Lord nigel's fury reached a boiling point. "You're all useless!" he bellowed, his voice dripping with disdain. "You deserve to die for your incompetence!" He pointed at the messengers, his eyes blazing with anger. "You, at least, are supposed to be stronger than these guards. Yet, you stood by and did nothing."
With swift and deadly precision, Lord nigel snatched a nearby whip and lashed out at the guards and messengers.. the cracks echoing through the hall. They groaned in agony, writhing on the ground.
Lord nigel's chest heaved with rage as he glared at the guards. "Listen to me," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "If anything happens to Aria. I will personally destroy your families, and you will watch as they burn. You have failed me!