Blood Shed (FOR HONOR)

Chapter 10: Butchered

[ Appolyons POV ]
- 3 years ago
-Iron Legion Outpost

We were walking through the woods of Ashfeld to charge an Iron Legion Fortress. We would've brought catapults but this castle was secluded in the forest; we only brought a ram.
" Holden! Take lead with the men, I'll go around with Mercy and Surprise the flock. Let's hope their shepherd isn't home...". I said as I walked away with Mercy. " Alright. Men, forward march. And watch the Ram". Holden said taking control of the Legion.
Mercy, my peacekeeper who was mostly silent but loyal, looked to me.
" So.. any idea on how to get in"? She asked as we snuck over to the wall.
I looked around, then noticed some faulty bricks along the wall. " We climb". I said smiling sarcastically under my helm.

Mercy nodded as we began to climb l. A voice rang out, " BLACKSTONE ASSAULTING! Get to the walls! DON'T let them breach"! I knew we should hurry to aid Holden, maybe even disable the gate locks... I'll let Mercy handle that. " Ready"? I asked before we reached the top. She simply nodded, " Alright". We got over the wall and looked around the patrol paths, there were already archers and other knights firing and waiting for the breach. A rumble rocked the foundation. I looked to see light dust and smoke trail off near the gate.
' Or explosives. Smart Holden'. I thought. Me and Mercy went on and were spotted by a knight,
" Blackstone.. well I'll take pleasure in killing you Appolyon". A Warden with black Iron armor glared, his shoulders spiked. I was beginning to think he was a mercenary from his black wear, but he was Iron. His sword was shard, And darkened similar to his gear. He looked like a worthy adversary. " Anheuser! I've got your back"! A Conqueror yelled racing over. He stood next to one called Anheuser. Anheuser. A name I still remember to this day.

The foundation continued to shake while we stared each other down. The Conqueror made the first move. He swung at mercy, and she dodged but he went to bash her with his shield but she was fast. Always too fast. Anheuser slowly walked forward, his blade was pointed to me as he guarded from top, so I swung, he parried it as he tried to hit me with his guard, I arched back and swung a fist. He ducked under it and swung from a lower left, I blocked it and as our blades locked, I looked through his Visor, into his green enraged eyes.
Wolf . I thought.

He kneed me and as I regained my composure a cry rang out, it was the Conqueror, a blade in his neck. Mercy kicked him off the wall and I took advantage of Anheuser's distraction.
I snatched Anheuser's sword and he wrestled to get it back, I swung at his arm but he used his Armored wrist to block it. Smart. We stared again and he began to headbutt me, but another shake came and I threw him down, the walls were breached. The gate opened and Holden was the first in as my knights joined. Anheuser was about to get up, I put my sword above his chest, " Stay". I said. He stared back again,
" Join the Blackstone. We welcome all wolves". I said as I pressed the blade forward. He chuckled, " Fuck you and your poisonous Legion. You aren't a knight, you're a Disgrace"! He yelled. I frowned under my helm, " Shame". I lifted my Sword and swung. " STOP APPOLYON"! I held my blade and looked to one of my Blackstone.

It was Holden's second, from Daubeny. " I have asked some of the Iron knights and they say Anheuser is one of the main leaders of the Legion. He was sent on an inspection of this outpost. They are all being taken to the courtyard". He said. " Alright. Well Anheuser it seems you'll be living after all. Congratulations". I said grabbing Anheuser's wrist. Appolyon turned to her Warden, " Tell Holden we have an extra". " Hey Appolyon"? Anheuser yelled calmly. I turned to him. " Wha-"?! He twisted my arm and kicked me away. " You! You dare! You will die with your Legion"! I yelled back. He grabbed his sword and slid down a ladder. The Warden went to the ladder, " Leave him! He's a wolf. His time will come.". I said smiling. 'I like you Anheuser. You're either brave or impulsive.. No matter I like it. Til we fight again. Hehehe, you are a wolf'. I thought.