The black knight's eyes burned down into hers through the slits in his helmet.  One gauntleted hand stroked her silvery blond tresses in a way both possessive and soothing.  "Men have needs, little one."  He massaged the back of her  neck with a leather glove.<br/><br/>"Your father needed your power, and he needed your love.  Now, he needs your protection."<br/><br/>The knight removed  his helmet, letting a tail of blood red hair spill down his back.  He had a painfully handsome face, clean shaven, strong jaw, symetrical features save for a pale scar on his white cheek, and deep, deep purple eyes.  Bending his head to breath over the petite girl's lips he explained, "Now I require you."  His eyes burned into hers.  She expected his lips to graze hers any moment.  "Will you protect your father?"