Dastons hand stopped tracing his tattoo as he thought back on that day. It was his first war and he'd never forget it. He tilted his head slightly to look down at her before saying "It's a long story but it started during my first war. The war against the orcs." . . . (I'm going to basically do a flashback story telling kind of thing.)
~Daston stepped out of his war tent his newly crafted armor shining bright under the sun as his men stood by, ready to die for him in the battlefield as they fought to protect there land. Daston Took a deep breath to relax himself before breathing out slowly. He opened his eyes and stepped forward yelling "My men! My brave warriors of Dragonheart! We are here to are here today ready to die for a purpose. The orcs continue to press into our territory and kill any who stand before them. When i look at you. I don't see farmers, stable boys, or royal nights. I see men! Born equal into the battlefield, brave and strong, ready to fight and die for there friends and family! Today we stand as one Nation. We are one army! We are one PEOPLE! And together, We shall protect what we hold dear!" As he finished his rallying speech, all of his men lifted there blades with him into the air and let out a ground shaking war cry. Daston walked to the front line as they all chanted his name and when he reached the front a wave of fear washed over him as he saw the orcs marching towards them. They were easily outnumbered, but he would not let them stop him. He lifted his blade once more and as he held it there his men went silent waiting for the call. With one drop of his sword the entire army rushed forward Daston right on the front line. His father having sent him in his stead. As they grew closer and closer he knew what was next. The sounds of metal crashing into metal, blades slicing threw bone, shields receiving blows meant for the body. as the battle raged daston fought with all of his heart and training.
After hours of battle the orc army seemed to be waning and daston made the mistake of letting his guard down. In the short time he took to glance around at the battle around him he took an arrow straight in the chest just below his heart, and then another a few inches above his belly. and before he could think that's when it hit him. The largest orc he had ever seen, carrying a greatsword in one hand, with one swing of his blade carved a hole across his chest plate leaving him with a gaping wound on his chest. But before he could do anything or scream for help the orc slammed an axe down onto his chest barely penetrating the armor. He let out a blood filled scream as his left lung collapsed and the next blow to his chest left him unconscious. The orc was about ready to finish the job when six men, just simple farmers carrying simple iron swords took place in front of him and stood face to face defending there prince. They never once backed down nor gave in fighting till the beast was dead, and afterwords they took Daston off the battlefield and to the castel where he spent three weeks in recovery. Those men who saved him soon after became his royal guard and where now now part of a royal task force of the greatest bravest and most honorable fighters in the kingdom lead by Daston. But beyond that they became his greatest of friends and they fought side by side from then on. Daston, Sir Marcus, Sir Dante, Sir Sebastion, Sir Micheal, Sir Ganendorf, and Sir Christopher. The Deadly Seven. None could beat them in the battle field with daston leading them. . . ~
"And that's how I got the scars on my chest." He smiled softly seeing the hurt in her face and cupped his hand over her cheek gently saying "Listen I'm a strong man who can take alot of punishment . . ." Which was mostly thanks to the scars on his back. ". . . and nothing is going to stop me from protecting my kingdom or my bride." He smiled softly once again with his deep dark purple eyes which seemed to overflow with love now, before leaning in and kissing her gently on the lips letting the moment last so he could savor the peace before her next question.