Leroy was now so furious, shooting everyone around him death glares. If you looked him in the eyes, you'd immediately cower under his gaze.
»Attack!« his powerful voice rang through the entire valley. He himself immediately rose upon Khalida, holding his swords high above his head. »I will kill you for the second time, you snake,« he hissed. The blade cut through the air. But before it touched the princess, Leroy, along with his horse, flew through the air and landed about ten meters away. He rebounded off Khalida's powerful white shield. She neared him while he was still on the floor, her face grim. Stopping next to him, she looked down at him through narrowed eyes.
»You will not harm this forest,« she said to him with dominating voice. Leroy's eyes widened in the moment she spoke, and it took him much effort not to just nod at her. »Don't fight the magic, Leroy,« said Khalida in a softened voice. She turned around and walked back to her friends, who have been watching her all the time.
»Follow me,« murmured the dead princess and disappeared into the Forest of Lights. The others followed her without a word.
»The spell has been removed from the king, who watched the group warily. When they were gone, he took his torch and threw it into the wood with a proud smile.
»That'll do it,« he grinned. »Throw your torches into the Forest!« yelled he. »Let them burn.«
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The Forest of Lights
FantasyLong, long ago, in a mysterious town lived two princesses. The younger one's name was Khalida, the older one was Thana. They were known to be most respected individuals in the country. Next to the town was a forest, it was called the Forest of Light...
