Love's Dagger

𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓁𝑔𝓊𝑒

As the sun begins to set over the horizon of Wendlyn forest, the night markets brighten up the dark streets. Today marks the 15th anniversary of the peace treaty of the 9000 Day War between Wendlyn and Nikita, two of the strongest kingdoms of the East. Children of all ages and speuces run the streets while most adults grab a drink at their local pubs.
Meanwhile, on the Eastern water canals, couples take romantic gondola rides as the sweet aroma from the waters bring a soothing vibe through the air.

This is all disputed when a large heard of Wendlyn guards come falling into the water one by one while chasing a hooded figure across multiple gondolas.
"HALUT IN THE NAME OF THE LAW! SOMEONE STOP THIS THEIF!!!" yells one guard before falling into the river himself.

The figure crosses the canal before vaulting themselves on one of the building signs and climbing to the roof, and running from there. At this point, this chase has been going on for almost 10 minutes, and the Royal Head of Guard has come herself to capture this theif.
Most of the guards have gotten hold up at the canal as the sound of horse hoofs comes near.
"I see we're having here boys," says a voice from horseback, "tell me which way the perpetrator went."
A guard at the back of the bunch turns around to face this voice.

"Chief Shaye, thank the law you're here. Across the canal and up on the roofs. I suggest you hurry, this is the fifth time this week alre-"
Shaye gets off her horse and climbs the building before the guard can finish as she notices the bandit running towards the streets. She chases after them before she catches up and leaps across the canal and lands on the same side of the bandit and continues the persuit.

Gaining speed on the bandit, she prepares to leap on them just before the roof top ends. With one great push of force, Shaye leaps into the air and lands on top of the bandit, pinning them down with her knee.
"Not so slick anymore are we? Do you realize how long me and my troups have been trying to arrest you?" Shaye handcuffs the bandit as she presses harder on the bandits back, "For the last 10 years of my career, you've made it a living pain trying to capture you."

Shaye lifts the bandit to their feet as they both begin to float down where multiple guards on horses wait. They land as Shaye begins to lead them all back towards the castle.
"As much as I've enjoyed your little games, it's about time you serve justice for your crimes. And I'm sure the Prince will be pleased with my work tonight"

The bandit gives Shaye a look from under their masked and hooded face as they follow her to the castle of the Henderson's.