A strong but gentle voice sounded behind her asking her if she needed assistance. Turning the heir saw a tall strong long-haired man before her. The dragon crest she did not recognize neither the field of red in which the dragon stood. As the figure loomed his muscular figure was indeed intimidating. Biting her bottom lip she was unsure how she should respond “What is your purpose behind giving me assistance?” Her query was the best reply she could dream up. The fact was she had no idea wither he was friend or foe or something in between.<br/><br/>The area they were in was well known for mercenaries and those types tended to view nobility as a means to acquire gains. Though, this man had a full set of armor and a strong bearing, he bore scars and a rough exterior. Blowing her brown hair out of her face she realized that her bun had fallen apart leaving it half up and half down. The whole mess was tangled with branches and briars. Taking note of her surroundings once more a loud clap of thunder soon sounded above her. The whole situation had made her oblivious of the changing weather. “When had the sky grown so dark?” She thought as rain began to fall down upon her. Within minutes the princess who had never been in a wild surrounding was soon deep in mud and soaked to the bone.<br/><br/>Elaine once again looked up to the strange man “Again, I ask you. What is your purpose for giving me assistance?” The falling drops began to cloud her vision as a cold breeze began to sweep through the forest. The mountain behind her provided the cold, rainy weather that now covered her. Sighing knowing she had no choice “Yes…Kind sir I need help. I do not know your intentions but if I stay here either that traitor will come and kill me or the natural elements will. I would be much obliged. However, before you do may I know the name of my rescuer?”<br/>