The Dread Baron.

[Georgeag1972]

Wonderful story so far and your pictures are very nice, well done my friend.

George.

[Rhalius]

While the soldiers drag the wounded to safety, the three friends attack the Dread Baron all at once. Against someone who would kidnap their queen, they where not worried about a fair fight.

The baron however seems more than capable to fight them all at once! He could predict their attacks and could block them before they could hit him.

His sword locked with Frederick's, and he pushed him to the ground while he bashed Henry down with his shield.

Elena couldn't stand to see all this violence and approached the Dread Baron. "Please, stop fighting!"
The soldiers tried to stop her from passing through, but she got through anyways.

Using the distraction, Roderick managed to hit Ranulf's helm off his head, but was beaten down in retaliation right away.
Ranulf then turned his attention to Elena, and pointed his sword at her.

He let out another boisterous laugh: "Muhahaha, it looks like I have another hostage! Silly woman, you should know better than to interfere in the battles of men."
Everyone looked in shock at Elena, not sure if she was being brave or foolish to approach the Dread Baron like that.
King Phillip: "Please Ranulf, let her go. You already have my queen hostage."

Ranulf turned his head to look at the king: "There is always room for more hostages, yet another helpless lady to hold for ransom! Muhahaha-*KLONK!*
While Ranulf had his eyes off Elena for a moment, she swinged the mace she was holding behind her back right against his head, knocking him out cold!
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Elena: "Silly man, he should have known that no Swan lady is helpless."
For a moment, everyone looked in silent awe at Elena, when they realised what just happened the soldiers cheered for her!

Everyone got back on their feet, still standing a bit shaky, they quickly surrounded the knocked out Ranulf to ensure he wont cause any more harm.
Roderick: "Elena... that was incredible.."
Henry: "Well done my sister."
Frederick: "Henry, remind me to never upset your sister.."

King Phillip: "Well done Elena, I am in your debt. Knights, saddle the horses and bring my queen back to me!"

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((Will Queen Dominique be returned to the castle? Tomorrow there will be an answer to that!))

[Pynedor]

Haha, well done, Elena!

[Rhalius]

As everyone was about to go to the stables, a rider entered the castle. It was prince Edward the lion! What was he doing here?

The Lion Kingdom has been conquered years ago, and the prince has been known to wander around with a small group of loyal followers ever since, refusing to give up his title despite not having any land.
Prince Edward: "Greetings king Phillip, I am here to return Queen Dominique to you. We freed her when we ran into a man who had her captured on his prison wagon."

When they looked through the gates, they saw it was true, a small army of Lion soldiers and knights was standing there.

One of the soldiers helped queen Dominique off the wagon, and it seemed that the black knight was locked into the cage.

When entering the castle, the king and his son little Phillip where quick to embrace their wife and mother. They couldnt be happier to see her return.

King Phillip: "God bless you prince Edward, how can I ever repay you?"
Prince Edward: "I was merely doing what is right honored king. Although I would like to take the Dread Baron off your hands, it is suspected he had a hand in the downfall of the Lion Kingdom."

King Phillip: "You are free to take him with you, be carefull though. He is very dangerous."

Prince Edward smiled as he got back on his horse and waved everyone goodbye. His troops took the Dread Baron with them, who just regained conciousness. Still feeling rather dizzy, they quickly put him in the cage with the black knight.

And so Prince Edward the Lion left as quickly as he arrived, taking the Dread Baron with him.

Ranulf: "Do you think they suspect anything?"
Prince Edward: "Be silent, or I will leave you locked up."

[Pynedor]

Hmm, well that doesn't sound good at all!

[Rhalius]

In the meanwhile, the prison was opened to let the wrongfully accused knights free.

King Phillip: "My apologies Sir Jory and Sir Stephan, I should not have put so much trust in someone who used to be my friend a long time ago."
Queen Dominique added: "We welcome you both back into our court, will you accept?"
Jory and Stephen looked at each other a moment, then smiled at the royal family. "Of course we accept, we have sworn to protect this castle and everyone in it."

Suddenly they hear noise at the balcony when the door to the castle is thrown open once more!
Cedric: "Where is that traitor? let me at him!"

Fortunatly, it was Sir Cedric this time! he and the others have woken up from their slumber.
Still, it terrified the ladies of the court for a moment, and Pierre fainted once more when he  saw someone swinging a sword come through the door once more.

While Lady Blacktower helped Pierre back to his feet, Queen Dominique and Elena told Cedric about what happened.

Pierre: "this is too much exitement for one day.."
Cedric: "So my little sister knocked out the infamous Dread Baron? Hah! that should teach him to try and kidnap ladies." He smiled proudly to Elena.


And so another story comes to its conclusion, Elena was honoured for her bravery while all the knights couldnt help but think why it was not one of them standing there.

Still, they where all very happy with Elena and agreed that she deserved to be honoured by the royal family.

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((and that concludes this story, there will always be more stories to tell though.   ))

[Pynedor]

A nice ending to a great story, Rhalius! We must find out what happens to that dastardly prince though.

[Rhalius]

thanks, the prince will certainly be part of future stories though. 

[Wolf Knight]

Excellent story telling!Lots of turns and excitement!! Looking forward to more stories, and anxious to see what the prince and the baron are up to...

[DrDalek6]

What an interesting and action packed story great photos and plot  well at least I know my little guys aren't plotting anything like that, they're to silly and busy trying to defend against the curious giant men