Gary
**He arrives at the palace accompanied by Ilya**
Sandra
My lord, I'm so sorry for your loss. **He says softly while looking around to all the mess caused by the death of the king**
Joel
|| this gives me vibes of them finding out the cause of death and murder 💀
Gary
Don't think anything of it, Ilya. The old man was bound to die someday... And like a phoenix, I will rise to the throne.
Joel
|| oh no he did not just disrespect his father like that

|| btw the only way they could find out it was qaysar behind the death is if they interrogate the one guard who didnt die and he tells them qaysar gave those 2 guards food
Lauren
|| Dude, no offense but you've been mentioning your character in other's people rps a lot, I get this event involved him but please relax a bit.
Sandra
Well deserved, our precious Kahlo has fallen to some... Not so noble practices, such as accepting inferior races around.
Joel
|| i gotta give yall props tho,
Gary
**He nods.** And those who protect them will be punished accordingly. It's about... Time, that the rules were enforced here. The entirety of Kahlo has been meek for far too long. And even my own army isn't *Yet* Enough to straighten them out.
Joel
|| bro ur nothing like deckard, ur like one of the nicest ppl ive met in high school
Sandra
I'll have eyes everyone, if there's a secret you'll be the one and only I shall reveal it to... **He smiles, it seems like his expression is always decorated with enjoyment**
Pamela
|| that's why I said joke 😭

|| hyun, do you want to be either knox or deckard so I don't have to do the confrontation with myself o3o
Joel
|| ik but just take the compliment 😭

|| this is a rare varmint compliment and yk it
Pamela
|| Should we just time skip pffft
Joel
|| like a narrator thing for the time skip

|| like this or something:** • • •**
***Later that night, Deckard is standing directly in front of Knox's room***
Pamela
|| nah dw, I think he's too arrogant to go to knox himself anyway
Lauren
|| I would... Make it a bit more detailed, Im good writting if u dont mind^^"
Joel
|| alr no worries, ima just watch 👀
Pamela
|| **Waits for hyun's amazing writing**

|| **Cries in no amazing writing from hyun**
Lauren
|| Srry, smth popped up but now i have my pc on
Billie
||The Return of the Hyun
Pamela
|| Afajfhsd don't rush, hope everything is okay 😭
Angela
**The news of the king's death caused a rush on Kahlo, as well as Prince Waylen's sudden disappearance and Deckard's incoming crowning. It seemed to be a problematic surrounding for everyone, even for the most savage side of the royals: the hunters and warriors. Soon enough Knox was called into duty, the new king wanted to meet him privately to discuss some issues. There was also a figure of spying in the kingdom now, a masked man walking and listening, he was everything but nothing at the same time, a shadow of the king's power and reach.**
Lauren
|| Ill take Knox when you use Deckard

|| eeeh meh, but doesnt rlly matter rn
Joel
|| literally perfect
Pamela
|| I'll hug you regardless >:(
Gary
**He sits upon his throne, a laurel of gold leaves atop his head as a mirage of his soon-to-be crown. His rapier lays by his side, and though mostly for decor, the elven king was known for his swordsmanship.**

**He drums his fingers along the throne as he hears footsteps approaching.**
Mildred
**He made sure Coral was hidden enough to not be found by any nuisance looking around the castle, then went towards the throne room, without an emotion on his face he goes in, looking at the soon to be king** Sir, you've summoned me here. What is the need you have?
Gary
**Drawling, as if he had more important matters.** Your loyalty, *Feuerborn,* Has been called into question. My sources tell me you've been harboring an abomination against nature against my wishes.
Mildred
**His expression doesn't change but inside he feels rage and fear, who might be the one revealing secrets?** Your majesty, I'm not comprehending. What accusations have been declared against my loyalty to the throne? What abomination am I harboring according to these rumors?
Gary
**Tauntingly.** *Oh I don't know,* Does a shapeshifter sound familiar to you?
Mildred
**He keeps his hands behind his back, looking at Deckard in silences, a few seconds after he speaks** The only shapeshifter that comes to my mind is the vermin you trapped on the dungeons, your majesty.
Gary
So it should be *Dead.* But the issue, *Feuerborn,* Is that it's not dead. I sent my guards to the exact cell it was locked in, but far and wide, there was no shapeshifter. They can't turn into thin air, now can they? But they can escape under *Someone* Who held the key.

So can you explain this sudden absence? Should I have a dragon sniff out your room?
Mildred
**His breathing gets a bit faster while looking at the teen's eyes, is it really necessary?** Are you assuming I set the vermin free?
Gary
**He slowly stands, rapier in hand.** Your eyes... Harbor a tenseness. **He walks closer, sliding his fingers along the silver blade.** Remember... Years ago, when my father welcomed you into my servitude with this exact sword around your shoulders...? I think today it should welcome you dead.
Joel
|| 👀 **Intensifies**
Pamela
|| I hate this child :D
Joel
|| if the character's creator hates the character clearly they did such a good job
Mildred
I wasn't the one who set the shapeshifter free, your majesty. I shouldn't be blamed for the incompetence of the guard. As far as I know, the shapeshifter could look like anyone, it may have used its ability to escape.
Gary
**He's surprised at the confidence in his words.** You'd keep up such a lie, even under the threat of death? You have nothing to lose. It's a *Thing* That shouldn't exist.

**Suddenly, his voice becomes heated.** Bow to me, servant. Not on your knees, but on your *Hands and feet.* If you are loyal to Kahlo you will obey my every command and hunt this monstrosity down.
Joel
|| at this point knox is an actual anti hero not a villain 😭
Pamela
|| told you he was written to be an anti-hero!
Joel
|| hes finally looking like an anti hero
Pamela
|| I love how knox often talks with metaphors and this guy is like "Bow to me >:("
Mildred
**Frowns, looking at Deckard while closing his fists, he leans towards the teen and then laughs softly.** I won't kneel down to a sketch of a king. Among all 11 years I served your father, I never received such accusations. **He steps back and spits on the ground, then whistles** I won't break my honor just to fulfill the entitlement of a child playing to be a ruler. **He throws a vase placed on the throne room towards the prince, rushing out of the room and keeping the whistles**
Lauren
|| Most Knox movement I could do
Pamela
|| KNOX SPAT HAHAHA <3
Joel
|| hey the whistling isnt knox's thing!

|| BUT THIS WAS LITERALLY TOP NOTCH

|| FOR A SECOND I THOUGHT IT WAS

|| UNTIL I READ THIS
Lauren
|| It is, that's how he calls for Rozg
Gary
**He's stunned by what happened, a shard of vase cuts his cheek.** Y-You monster, Feuerborn! You're no better than the scum of the earth! GUARDS!
Bryan
**He hears the urgent whistle and crashes through the castle halls, roaring loudly.**
Pamela
|| AWW, you remembered! <3
George
**They approach in dense packs, surrounding Knox and Rozgdruit from all sides.**
Mildred
**He runs towards the hall where Rozg is, jumping towards his back and screaming his lungs out** ¡We need to get out of her, find where Argon is and comman him to get Coral!
Bryan
**He roars, a flame igniting and paralyzing the guards from his anger. A crash of lightning sounds from behind. Rozg breaks through the ceiling leaving a gaping hole that covers the guards in debris.**
Joel
|| ***INTENSIFYING NOISE***
Gary
TRAITOR, MURDEROUS TRAITOR!
Joel
|| also can we just appreciate that bc of knox theres 4 threads under kahlo now 😭

|| only traitor i see here is you
Pamela
|| HAHAHAHA, EAT DUST PRINCE MF
Mildred
**What was going on with him? Why would he sacrifice everything he had fought for!? It was because of honor? Because of pride?** ¡Find Argon, Rozg! **He said while feeling his hands trembling, in shock, how long has he been disconnected from fear?**
Joel
|| KNOX CAN FEEL EMOTIONS OF FEAR??

|| ITS CONFIRMED! HES ACTUALLY HUMAN!
Bryan
**He calls out to Argon and hears his grows from below. Coral must be nearby!**

**Without a moment's hesitation, he crashes down to earth in search of Coral**
Angela
**People started running around in panic, screaming and panicking because of the big dragon**
Michael
**He was running towards them, on his back there was Coral with a cape covering her face until it felt, her eyes showed pure fear but determination as well** *We're here!*
Michelle
**A wall of guards opposed their way, Argon was still small enough to not be a threat, some of them started to pierce him with swords while he started blasting fire**
Lauren
|| Ight, Knox is all yours
Joel
|| casually watching chaos ensue
Lauren
Rozg seeing his child get hurt: ||
Bryan
**They're slowly backing up against the castle walls.**
Mildred
Rozg! **His voice is desperate and strained.** As soon as we leave, war will start. *Let's make sure there are no survivors to witness it.* **He lifts Coral onto his lap and hugs her tightly.** *Shhh, it'll be okay. Let's reach freedom together.*
Bryan
**Red clouds surround the palace, the foundation itself seems to be moving, and fire rains down as he slams his tail knocking out the guards that hurt Argon. What the legends said were true. Knox and his dragon truly were weapons meant for destruction.**

**He roars to Argon to fly, and takes off into the storm.**
Joel
|| them guards seem like they need some help
Michael
**Inhales and burst a blue flame, the fire he spread seems to be more destructive, as soon as he's able to he flies behind the red dragon, roaring**
Rebecca
**Grasps on Knox's clothes, ears low while watching the chaos spread and people scream** ...What have we gotten into..
Pamela
|| this is what the old king was afraid of
Joel
|| the old king was able to know who to let go for the ultimate betterment of the kingdom and who to crack down on, something deckard lacks
Mildred
**He's still catching his breath, and as they clear from the smoke, he sighs.** Coral, I lied when I said you would never come into harm's way... I failed you. But please believe me when I say that I will *Die on your behalf.*
Rebecca
**She quickly intterumpted him, covering his mouth** ¡Shut! ¡I don't want you dead! You can't do that... You have to promise me to stay alive... **She holds his hand while trying to hide the urge to cry, the urge to fear abandonment and emptiness**
Lauren
|| I think after abandoning all his life for her in front of the new king, is not manipulation anymore
Mildred
**He's shocked.** I...—Coral. I was wrong. *I* Am nothing but a mere tool to fight your battles and to defend. So wield me... And don't cry if I serve my purpose. Just like my father's dagger that I left in the flames of the isles... You can find a new tool... But there will never be another warrior to replace one long gone.

**Tears prick his eyes. He clasps his hands around hers, feeling her warmth.**
Joel
|| personally id see it as not manipulation but i cant tell anymore 😭

|| ok this cant be manipulation aint no way it is
Pamela
|| Just because you two are arguing about it I'm not going to tell 🙃
Joel
|| i will assume the best in knox and hope im right 👍
Rebecca
..You're not a tool.. **She holds him tight, closing her eyes and sobbing softly** If you die, I'll die with you. Understood!? I won't leave you, I promised to be your companion, and if you die then I shall perish as well, 'cause this life is not worth living if I can't be free with you by my side.
Lauren
|| Whatever it was, it worked 👍
Mildred
**He doesn't care, he lets the tears roll down his cheeks and slowly but surely nods.** I... **He's silent.**

**He looks away.** Whenever I see you, I can't stop this feeling in my chest... I thought it was the wounds... But it's alien to me, at least now it is. I don't *Like* This. It's a chronic type of pain you can't heal from. But at the same time... I'm so glad it's with you.
Lauren
|| Its love you dumb fuck
Pamela
|| Omg he's crying for her <3
Joel
|| HES CAPABLE OF LOVE!!!!

|| HOW AM I SUDDENLY LIKING KNOX MORE

|| MAYBE BC HE HASNT DONE SOMETHING STUPIDLY EVIL FOR A BIT
Pamela
|| OH TRUST ME, HE'LL DO MORE :D
Rebecca
**She smiles, placing her forehead on his shoulder, crying while also laughing** ...I fell just the same when I look at you... Or when you hold me, or touch me... Or even kiss me... How did you carved my heart like this, how could you? **She holds his face, looking at his eyes** I don't want you to stop...
Joel
|| NOOOO JUST WHEN I WAS STARTING TO LIKE HIM AND CONSIDERING HIM AN ACTUAL ANTI HERO NOT A VILLAIN
Mildred
**He smiles a little and holds her tight, loving her warmth, the spark she brought to his life.** Then I won't stop. I'll caress you day and night, I won't ever leave your side. I am... Also prepared to live on your behalf.~
Joel
|| WHY IS KNOX BEING GOOD AND NICE NOW I THOUGHT THIS GUY WAS EVIL AND INCAPABLE OF HUMAN EMOTIONS
Rebecca
**She smiles and kisses him after cleaning his tears, caressing his skin on the face and then on the neck, wagging her tail softly.**
Joel
|| TRUE RELATIONSHIP GOALS RIGHT HERE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Mildred
**He laughs gently and plants a kiss on her lips.** Fortunately, neither of us have many possessions in Kahlo. So shall we continue with the rest of our plan? The world is ours for the taking.~
Joel
|| hes just gonna let that annoying egotistic teen destroy it like that? 😔
Pamela
|| he loves kahlo and doesn't see deckard as the rightful ruler, which is why the first step for him is quitting his work for the royals
Joel
|| yeah but the way he just said things made it sound like "Oh well lets just keep doing our own thing together"
Rebecca
Seems like a plan to me... **Grabs his hand, kissing his knuckels.** But first I gotta check on you, Rozg and Argon, wounds are a poblem as well ... **She softly pats the big dragon** Rozg is there any mountain we hace land on?
Bryan
**In Dragon. "The nearest is the Mouddy Mountain range."**
Mildred
**He nods.** That's still in Kahlo, though I doubt it poses us a threat for now. If I must, I'll fight *All* Of Ambrosia, and the name *Von Feuerborn* Will forever etch fear into the hearts of elves, both those will blood on my skin and those without.

**Laughs a little.** The old king is dead, and my country has fallen into the palm of anarchy. What a disaster...

**He looks at Coral.** Well it seems I made the right choice. And I'd happily be healed by you again~
Rebecca
**She kisses his cheek and waits for Rozg to land, making sure all of them are safe enough to do so**