The Prince of Darkness

Chapter 5:The Tournament

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he was astonished to see his reflection in the water. He was completely changed, with golden brown eyes and long and sharp claws.

King Arthur had grown so strong that,even large mountain was nothing to him.He crushed a large rock with a mear strike. The great powers of Azaleo now was in his control. Azaleo had an army of vicious beasts. Now Azaleo's army was at the call of king Arthur. He assembled his new army,and marched towards his own kingdom to regain it.

The war started with the blow of the trumpet. No man on Earth must have fought such a war. As his anger increased he started transforming. He ran towards his enemies like a furious beast and tore down everyone who blocked his way. Finally it was King Mukhtar's turn to face Arthur. King Arthur ran towards him furiously. In his fear Mukhtar took his sward and stroke Arthur. But this didn't cure like before. He was unaware of the fact that silver can harm him.Arthur fell on his knees. Unable to get up he struggled.

Mukhtar raised his sward to cut off Arthur's head. As memories ran through Arthur's mind. About his family and his people. The sadness and sorrow on the face of his people gave him strength and courage to get up and fight back. Something within him started saying "Get up.....fight......."

Arthur got up with all his might and strength. He caught Mukhtar's hand and tore him into pieces. With his final roar ' the war came to an end. He freed his family and people who were enslaved by Mukhtar.

He regained his throne and ordered the army general "Tie the body of wicked Mukhtar, at the entrance of my kingdom. This should be an example to any one who even thinks to capture this land." He declared that "this day should be celebrated as a festival. The festival of their freedom. people danced and sung and celebrated the day.

His reign had brought prosperity to the Iberian kingdom. His reign expanded like forest fire. For the next forty years he ruled and lead the land to prosperity.

At a ripe age of eighty-Nine, he felt the need for a new king. He ordered his minister to prepare for the selection of new king. He had twelve sons. Out of which one should be selected.

A king should not only be strong, but he should be wise and just also.Arthur ordered that a tournament should be arranged for the selection of king. A huge stadium was made. Many games to test the candidates physical and mental power and consciousness were arranged. Many people from all over the kingdom came to witness this great movement King Arthur ordered his minister to invite his twelve sons." Prince William, Prince Albert, Prince Edward, Prince Charles, Prices Eric, Prince Paul,Prince Nicholas,  Prince John, Prince Samuel, Prince Alexios, Prince Adam, Prince Simone.... " he called themone by one.They all were born with all those powers and abilities gained from Azaleo.

The game for throne started with the blow of trumpet. They fought with all their might and strength, and Prince William won.

The second event was climbing up the mountain and bringing back the sward of their forefathers. Everyone raced towards the mountain. Their destination was very far and it wasn't an easy journey.

Prince Edward was the only one who was left behind. He ran as fast as he could. He saw an old man lying down on the street.He went near and reached his hand to lift him up. he took the man and made him sit under a tree and fetched some water for him.

As he was preparing to leave,the old man called him and asked " son what can I do for you."To which prince Edward's reply was "Only your blessings sir." He was impressed by Prince Edwards answer. He said ,"son I was sent by your father ,to test you all . All your brothers saw me , but ignored and moved ahead. It was only you who stopped to help me.That shows how kind hearted you are.Son as you have been told reaching the sward is not an easy task.But I would like to add to it ,that it is next to impossible unless you choose the right path.And the right path is within the mountain.

Prince Edward was surprised and confused when he heard this. "Don't be confused my son"he continued " you must cross the first mountain, it is know as the dark mountain and at the second mountain which is know as the Lords mountain you will find a waterfall. Behind that lyes the way towards the sward. By saying this the old man blessed Prince Edward and asked him to hurry.

He ran with all his might and strength. Unlike everyone he was told the way to reach the sward. He followed the instructions of the old man and reached the sward.