The Girl of the Flame

Chapter 2

  Han walked towards a huge castle. Han walked into the crowded castle grounds towards the main hall. Booths for traders were lined up. Entertainers were among the crowds, there were fire breathers, jugglers, musicians, and gypsies. Han walked into the throne room in the main hall.

  Han knelt on his knees before the court, "King John, Queen Grace. Your daughter is on the arrival of her 16th birthday and she has blossomed into a beautiful flower. Dear, brother of mine, I believe it's time she knew the truth of everything." King John shook his head no, "Do you understand the consequences if she were to be discovered by evil forces?"

  Queen Grace lightly placed her hand on King John's. Han looked at Queen Grace for a sign approval, but to be shot down. Not giving up, Han said, "Well please at least allow her to meet you two, her true parents in honor of her 16th birthday." Queen Grace muttered something into King John's ear. They later silently argued till King John finally agreed to her. "Ok due to me having a stubborn wife who will do anything to get something she wishes...we have agreed to throw a ball tomorrow night, BUT AFTER THAT SHE MUST GO!!", said the king.  Han nodded in agreement.

   He walked out of the throne room to the castle grounds. The castle grounds were even more crowded as the legendary Black Knight rode in on his horse. Girls swooned. The Black Knight was undefeated in many tournaments, he was said to be an ordinary teenage boy but he has never been seen in public with his helmet off.

  Thunder roared and lightning flashed across the sky. Han quickly gathered supplies and gifts for Isabelle. As rain fell from the dark, and stormy night sky, Han ran into a nearby pub. Being a man who was overwhelmed with joy, he drank a lot of beer.

  Outside the pub a sword fight started. It was an ordinary knight vs the legendary Black Knight. They unsheathed their swords, and got into their fighting stances. Han and the other men in the pub watched the fight. Han heard the clash of their swords as they collided against each other.

  The knight's armor was tarnished as it fought against the Black Knight. Han and the other drunken men cheered as the knight was stabbed over and over in different areas. The knight in tarnished armor got onto a horse and rode away, leaving a trail of blood.

  The Black Knight walked into the pub, unharmed, untouched. The Black Knight sat next to intoxicated, Han. Eventually after drinking so much, Han passed out at the counter. The Black Knight rented a room, and carried Han to the room. The black knight walked back outside into the rain, disappearing into the storm.