Harmony jump back the door opening. She could hear her heart pounding in her ears. She let out a staggered sigh and took one step through the door way. In to the lion's den, she went.
"Enter young one." called a soothing yet sinister voice. She hesitated for a moment. Was she really sure about this? This could mean the death to her. But she shook the thought out of her head. It was for the good of the village. If it was for the village, any price would be paid. She started into the castle....
She made her way into what looked like an old throne room, where a king use to sit and rule his subjects. Now there sat a dark looking man. He sat up, taking notice of her entering and asked her what she was there for. At first, she was speechless. Not sure what to say or do, she stood there, staring at the man from under her hood. He was quite handsome like the rumors had said. His eyes, now glowing red, seemed to pull her in. But she wasn't there for that sort of thing. She quickly fell to her hands and knees and answered him, keeping her eyes to the ground.
"My name is Harmony Angelo. I am the daughter of the head of the village Redloch a few miles from here. We are asking you for your assistance. A great army threaten us with death and we have very little means to protect ourselves. We just wish to leave in peace. We ask you to help our village by joining our few men in battle with the army in hopes of keeping our people safe. Please, any price will be paid. Just keep our people safe!"
Her voice crack slightly in the last sentence. She took a deep breath, fighting back tears. If it was for Redloch, any price would be paid.....any.....