Balance

Inspiration: Mirror's Magic

A curse had befallen Vaul. Charlotte had been sent to another world, with no memory of anything. Their fates intertwined with merely a mirror. Soon their memories would begin mixing and changing with only the mirror holding the truth.


[VAUL]
I shall grant anything that you wish for
So won't you chant for me from the other side of this mirror?
Tonight, "Everything is the magic of opposites"
After all, I'm a magician meant just for you

In a dark room of a locked tower,
The only thing that resounded was my heartbeat
Shunned in contempt and hated out of fear
That is me, a prince loved by misfortune
During a storm, an uninvited guest arrived
It was a young man who smiled as he held a mirror in his hands
"Who's the cause of your misfortune?
Take a look into this magic mirror and see for it yourself"
Reflected in the mirror was a "fortunate girl"
My bewildered heart began to shake in doubt
"But what if it is truth?"
Had the entireness of my happiness
Been stolen awway by that girl?

My heart fell, dyed by hate
"Everything is opposite" on the other side of the mirror
It switched the balance of scales of fate
I came to forget everything

In a bright room of a tower which the sunlight shone upon,
Resounding through it were the voices of a crowd of people
Adored in respect and revered out of love
That is me, a prince loved by fortune
During an awfully sunny afternoon, an uninvited guest arrived
It was a young man who smiled as he held a mirror in his hands
"Who's the reason for your happiness?
Take a look into this magic mirror and see for it yourself"
Reflected in the mirror was an "unfortunate girl"
Why does your smile seem to be gouging out my heart?
"But what if it's the truth?"
Had the entirety of your happiness
Been stolen away by me on that fateful day?

My heart shook, dyed by grief
"Everything is opposite" on the other side of the mirror
The balance scales of fate were destroyed,
Reduced to fragments
By these hands of mine

My past which I should have abanndoned, those "memories of sin"
Why have they returned now, tormenting me so?
I had no other choice except to hate
So why is my heart hurting so much right now?
Reflected in the mirror are the "opposite" us
Is the amount of tears you shed the same as my laughter?
If "my happiness"
Leads to your curse,
Just what should I do to save you
Just what should I do to save you
"That's right.."
I shall...

Grant anything that you wish for
So won't you chant for me from the other side of this mirror?
Tonight, "Everything is the magic of opposites"
After all, I'm a magician meant just for you
I have already granted everything you ever wished for?
Then the magic of the mirror will end here
The palm of your fading hand met with mine
"I guess this is farewell" I said as I laughed
Will you be crying on the other side of this mirror?
It sure would be nice..
If I could see you again someday.

Just Gold

Inspiration: Just Gold (Duet)

Charlotte held a tight grip over the Brotherhood. Vaul being her shadow king while she was center stage. There was only one person who stood in their way of full control and they decided it was time to do something. Collecting the Draenei, they prepared a spell of domination to ensure total control.

[BOTH]
Time for the main attraction
The story must be told
Time for a chain reaction
It never gets old
Some guys get satisfaction
Breaking the mold
Some guys are just distractions
Some guys are just gold

[VAUL]
I'm not the bad guy

[CHARLOTTE]
I'm just a bit surprising

[VAUL]It's not worth losing sleep

[BOTH]
It's not worth analyzing

[VAUL]
There was a time
Not so long ago at all

[CHARLOTTE]
I was just like you

[BOTH]
Can you hear my call?
Now I'm popping in
Over here, over there
I'll be checking in
But you'll never be aware
In the beginning I kept a keen eye
On the state of affairs with the new guy

Now I got a new gig
(Let me know if ya dig)
Ain't going home so I better go big

[CHARLOTTE]
Just gotta glance at Cam 2B

[VAUL]
Then you get a little surprise

[BOTH]
IT'S ME

You may say that I'm breaking your mind
In my opinion you're much too kind

Time for the main attraction
The story must be told
Time for a chain reaction
It never gets old
Some guys get satisfaction
Breaking the mold
Some guys are just distractions
Some guys are just gold

[CHARLOTTE]
You did a good job

[VAUL]
Watching those little scenes

[BOTH]
It warms my minions and colleagues
To hear some fresh screams

[VAUL]
But don't get me wrong

[CHARLOTTE]
You were very brave

[BOTH]
When faced with friendly singing animals
You never caved

[CHARLOTTE]
I'm finished training, done explaining

[BOTH]
No more facts are left remaining

[VAUL]
Now you know the gist of it

[CHARLOTTE]
You're a perfect fit

[BOTH]
I don't want to hear no more complaining

[CHARLOTTE]
I'm passing down this Golden opportunity

[VAUL]
Eternal graveyard immunity

[BOTH]
Take it with pride and enjoy the ride
You'll forever be a part of this community

You may say that it's all in your mind
But in the end, I think that you will find

[VAUL]
You are the main attraction

[CHARLOTTE]
Your story must be told

[VAUL]
You are a chain reaction
That never gets old

[BOTH]
Some guys get satisfaction
Breaking the mold

[VAUL]
Some guys are just distractions

[CHARLOTTE]
Some guys are just gold

You are the main attraction
Your story must be told
You are a chain reaction
That never gets old
Some guys get satisfaction
Breaking the mold
Some guys are just distractions
Some guys are just gold

Why She's Bad

Inspiration: No Good Deed

After Vaul was slain and Ogrimskar freed, many accused Charlotte of having been apart of the coup due to her affiliation with the now dead lord. She was sentenced to be cut down as assurance from the rabbles of the crowds, but before she could be killed, she allowed her wrath to finally be unleashed. Tears streaming down her face as the bracelet fell from her wrist and the ground shook and opened wide, arcane whisps flowing out and lashing at everything before she disappeared.

She found herself landing in the snow outside the destroyed lab. Tears streaking down her face as she pushed herself up, gripping her bare arms as the howling winds of Icecrown rushed around her. Her hands burned with arcane wounds, pulsing from the overpower but she pushed through, shoving debris out of her way. Chanting to herself as things moved at her command, she felt Vaul's soul pulsing far away, and she would find it. She stepped over the body of dead demons before coming to a door that not even the council of magi could open.

She placed her hand over the vault, "They didn't believe me because of you." She clenched her fist against the metal door. "Was I ever really good though... Was it just the attention I desired? Is that what you made me?"

She heard whispers of the souls that lingered, she could sense the ley lines weaving near by, someone was coming. She focused the souls into her spell.

"I will take what is mine." She growled as she felt the souls rip through the metal, opening a way for her to storm in and grab the soul gem.

She held it to her heart, "If they won't accept me, then I will return those who did."

"Charlotte!" Aayan's voice rang out. "We know you're here. Don't run from us! We want to help!"

"No. You'll only be caught in this too." She told herself, tears freezing to her cheeks as her gaze became determination.

"Let all of Azeroth agree, I'm wicked through and through." She then called upon the spirits to inhabit constructs of snow and arcane.

"CHARLOTTE!" Aayan shouts as he sees her, only to be blocked by the guardians.

Once the guardians were cut through, all that was left was ruins.

Charlotte was gone.

Staring at her old home, she moved to slowly wander in. No one knew of its location in Silverpine and none dared wander near due to the feral worgs and worgen that still wandered the area. Even more so the undead that still fought for control of the area. She set the stone on a table and stared at it.

"Why... Why did you do this.." Her voice was weak as she slumped to her knees. "Why did you betray everyone... Betray me.. I was your pupil.. and yet you used my trust to trap others. Was I just a pawn?"

She clenched her fists against her knees, giving small hics as she tried to stiffle sobs.

"Even if I returned, the masses would have me hung. They'd kill everyone else that wants to help me." She slammed her fist on the ground, "You've killed us all!"

She covered her mouth with a bleeding hand, still suppressing sobs, "I must become the new enemy they despise.. Or else the others will die."

The soulstone pulsed, "Then conquer them."

Her eyes glowed a mixture of arcane and soul magic, frozen tears now burning. "I'll save them.. even if I have to become what they hate."

Voices

Inspiration: Voices In My Head

[OGRIMSKAR]
You gotta buy her a rose
Compliment her on her clothes

[AAYAN]
Say you appreciate that she's smart

[RICKLEM]
Nah, man, you tell her that she
Excites you sexually

[OG, AAYAN, AND RICK]
And that's the way you get
To her heart
Trust me, I know
How it's gonna go
Listen and oh!

[MATTHEAS]
And there are voices in my ear
I guess these never disappear
I'll let 'em squeal and I will deal
And make up my own mind
Might still have voices in my head
But now, they're just the normal kind
Voices in my head, but now they're
The normal kind!


[DANNA]
Just summon strength from within

[CHARLOTTE]
Don't get hung up on your skin!

[IZANAMIE]
She prob'bly thinks
That tendrils are hot!

[KHADOREK]
I'll throw you a rope, home slice
If you need some dope advice

[KHAD, IZA, CHAR, AND DANNA]
Now march on over
And give her a shot
Buddy, you'll see
It'll go perfectly
If you listen to me, me, me!

[MATT]
And all there are voices all around
And you can never mute the sound
They scream and shout
I tune 'em out
And make up my own mind
Might still have voices in my head
But now, they're just the normal kind
Voices in my head, but now they're
The normal kind!

[TALI, spoken]
I still remember how it felt...
It's embarrassing to find out, deep down I just want things to be easy

[MATT, spoken]
Yeah... but who wants things to be hard? ...
Look, I almost destroyed the guild... maybe all of human civilization...
I know that the last thing I deserve is another shot, but, um-

[TALI, spoken]
Just say what's on your mind, Mattheas

[MATT, spoken]
Lunch? Just the two of us?

[TALI]
And any voices in our heads?

[MATT]
There might be voices in our heads
But I swear, the voices there
Will be the regular kind

[TALI]
Me and the voices in my head
Have made up our collective mind

[MATT]
What do they say we should do?

[TALI]
I think that all of us want
To go out with you

[ALL]
And there are voices in my head
So many voices in my head
And they can yell and hurt like hell
But I know I'll be fine

[MATT]
Still have

[ALL]
Voices in my head

[MATT]
Yeah, there are

[ALL]
Voices in my head

[MATT]
Of the voices in my head
The loudest one is mine!

[VAUL]
Matty...

[MATT]
Loudest one is mine!

[VAUL]
You can't get rid of me that easily!--

[MATT]
Loudest one is mine!

[VAUL]
Matheas...

[ENSEMBLE]
Na nananana nanana na nana na
Na nananana nanana na nana na
Na nananana nanana na nana na

[MATT]
Let's go!

[TALI]
C-c-c-come on, c-c-c-come on, let's go!

[MATT]
C-c-c-come on, c-c-c-come on, let's go!

[ALL]
C-c-c-come on, c-c-c-come on, let's go!
C-c-c-come on, c-c-c-come on, let's go!
C-c-c-come on, c-c-c-come on, let's go!
C-c-c-come on, c-c-c-come on, let's
Go!

Dear Child of Mine

Inspiration: Dear Theodosia

Alex smiled as he held his son in his arm, eyes lighting up at the pudgy cheeks of the baby. A few rooms over, Peter was holding his wife and their daughter, kissing the woman's forehead. As the weeks went on, the young adults all joke and smile. For a moment there is a time of peace.

[PETER]
Dear Irezi, what to say to you?
You have my eyes. You have your mother’s genes
When you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart
I’m dedicating every day to you
Domestic life was never quite my style
When you smile, you knock me out, I fall apart
And I thought I was so smart
You will come of age with our young nation
We’ll bleed and fight for you, we’ll make it right for you
If we lay a strong enough foundation
We’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you
And you’ll blow us all away…
Someday, someday
Yeah, you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday

[ALEX]
Oh Jackie, when you smile I am undone
My son
Look at my son. Pride is not the word I’m looking for
There is so much more inside me now
Oh Philip, you outshine the morning sun
My son
When you smile, I fall apart
And I thought I was so smart
My father wasn’t around

[PETER]
My father wasn’t around

[ALEX & PETER]
I swear that
I’ll be around for you (I’ll be around for you)

[ALEX]
I’ll do whatever it takes

[PETER]
I’ll make a million mistakes

[PETER/ALEX]
I’ll make the world safe and sound for you…
…will come of age with our young nation
We’ll bleed and fight for you, we’ll make it right for you

If we lay a strong enough foundation
We’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you
And you’ll blow us all away...
Someday, someday
Yeah, you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday

World Turned Upside Down

Inspiration: Yorktown

(I want it stated this is purely FANFICTION and is in NO WAY Cannon. People mentioned have given permission to be spoken about.)



The world had been plunged into chaos. The forces of the Old God had been quelled, and Azshara slain. The Horde and Alliance had routed out the leaders that lead to so many deaths due to the unneeded faction war. Prides shattered and people wounded, no one had the strength to fight the new threat that rose. Arrogance and temperance had led to instill hatred. Many fled under the banner of Blackheart- A human noble with the promise of power and security. The training under the new leader was vigorous for those that served him, though the power he instilled left many craving more. As the Horde and Alliance began rebuilding their cities and returning to a relatively peaceful life, no one saw the attack coming. First many were killed when both Mage District and Valley of Spirits were set ablaze. Before anyone had chance to recover and learn who all had fallen from their families, a small bomb went off on the wall of the Alliance held Lordaeron and the Elder Rise of Thunderbluff. Reports of mass attacks filled all reports as neither the Horde or Alliance could place what was happening. Townsides were ravaged and citizens dare not sleep for fear of what would happen next. The final straw was when a mass explosion of both engineering and magic went off in Dalaran, rocking the city and leaving the Kirin Tor struggling to keep the city afloat, leaving their libraries open and taken advantage of as books of high magic are taken. Soon each site that had been hit had a large apparition appear in the sky.

"We are the Knights of Change. As you can see, your people are weak and easily cut down. Join us and we will change the world for the better. Those who resist will be brought to their knees and enslaved like the mindless they are." The apparition of the man spoke.

War broke out all across Azeroth, the Knights constantly pushing and pressuring the Horde and Alliance, keeping them apart and unable to support one another. The Kirin Tor are put to land as their magics, even with aid of the Blue Flight, are crushed and beaten back.

All seemed lost until some of the more hidden islands of Neutral Forces and Mercenaries came up.

The Battle of Stromgarde.

"Monsieur Ogrimskar." The Sin'dorei grinned.

"Monsieur Vanlador." The Dwarf grunted.
 
"In command where you belong." The elf pat the dwarf's shoulder.

"It's how you say, no sweat." The dwarf shrugged, "We're finally on the field, We've had quite a run."

The two smirked, "Mercenaries. We get the job done."

"So what happens if we win?" Og peered up at the elf.

"I go back to Org. Bring freedom to my people if I'm given the chance." Van spoke, staring out at the wall of the enemy soldiers trudging towards them.

"We'll be with you if you do." The dwarf gripped his hammer.

"Go. Lead your men." Van began to spread his wings.

"See you on the other side." The Death Knight put his helmet on.

"Till we meet again. Let's go." The Demon Hunter flew off.

I am not throwin’ away my shot!
I am not throwin’ away my shot!
Hey yo, I’m just like my country, I’m young
Scrappy and hungry
And I’m not throwin’ away my shot!
I am not throwin’ away my shot!
‘Til the world turns upside down…
‘Til the world turns upside down!

 "I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory. This is where it gets me: on my feet, The enemy ahead of me. If this is the end of me, at least I have a friend with me. Weapon in my hand, a command, and my men with me. Then I remember my Lissa’s expecting me...Not only that, my Lissa’s expecting. We gotta go, gotta get the job done. Gotta start a new nation, gotta meet my son!" Flaxin thought to himself as him and the Intoxication crew prepared to ambush the knights from behind.

Over in the hills overlooking the city.

"Take your bullets out your gun!" Luke ordered his men.

"What?"

"Take your bullets out your gun!" Luke demanded.

"What!"

"We move under cover and we move as one. Through the night, we have one shot to live another day. We cannot let a stray gunshot give us away! We will fight up close, seize the moment and stay in it. It’s either that or meet the business end of a blade ain't it? The code word is ‘Rochambeau,’ dig me?" Luke told his men.

Rochambeau!

"You have your orders now, go, man, go!" Ogrimskar thought to himself. "And so the Alliance experiment begins. With my friends all scattered to the winds."

Vanlador is in Southern Durotar, redefining brav’ry.

"We'll never be free until we end slavery!" Vanlador shouts to his men before cutting the chains off goblins.

When we finally drive the Knight away
Elaianna is there waiting-
In Stormsong Bay!

How did they know this plan would work?
They had a spy on the inside. That's right.
Izanamie Swesky!

A tailor spyin’ on the Knights government!
I take their measurements, information and then I smuggle it
To my husband's revolutionary covenant
I’m runnin’ with the Sons of Liberty and I am lovin’ it!
See, that’s what happens when you up against the ruffians
We in the shit now, somebody gotta shovel it!
Izanamie Swesky, I need no introduction
When you knock me down I get the fuck back up again!

After a month of fighting, a young man in a black coat stands on a parapet.
We lower our guns as he frantically waves a white handkerchief
And just like that, it’s over. We tend to our wounded, we count our dead
Red and Blue soldiers wonder alike if this really means freedom

"Not. Yet." Ogrimskar sneered, walking towards the man.

We negotiate the terms of surrender
I see Sir Ogrimskar smile.
We escort their men out of Stormwind
They stagger home single file
Tens of thousands of people flood the streets
There are screams and church bells ringing
And as our fallen foes retreat
I hear the drinking song they’re singing…


"The world turned upside down." Voices sang.

The world turned upside down
The world turned upside down
The world turned upside down
Down
Down, down, down

"Freedom for Alliance, Freedom for Horde!" Van shouts.

Down, down, down

"Gotta start a new nation! Gotta meet my son!" Flaxin grins.

Down, down, down

"We won!" Iza shrieks.

"We won!" Luke screams.

We won!
We won!
The world turned upside down!

Blood Vengeance

Inspiration: Who You Are

War against the San'layn had raged on. After Aayan and Grant's slaughtering of their fortress, many of the more war like members of their group had taken an oath to avenge their fallen leader. Taking up the mantle had been his brother, who loathed mortals. He did not share the kindness that was mercy, he did not share the ideals of taking mortals and changing them. He sought vengeance, with only one goal in mind. As the Brotherhood were separated to take out the threats in various regions, Lord Alrenir sought out Aayan, knowing just how to take his revenge. Once the two found one another, he isolated them with a blizzard.

"You think I'm afraid of you, Bloodsucker?" Aayan shouts as he gripped his blade.

"If I thought you would fear me, I would have sent someone else." Alrenir sneered, "So tell me, how does it feel knowing you will be the tool of their undoing?"

"What are you talking about?" Aayan glared into the eyes of Alrenir.

Alrenir grinned as his eyes glowed deep crimson, "You fought to save your leader... And now you will be the one to kill them all."

Aayan told himself to lunge and slay the man, yet he felt his muscles tense and lock, keeping him from moving. His gaze could not waver from the man before him and he felt his body moving on its own. He could not call to his dragon allies as they were guarding his family. He was alone... or so he thought.

"Aayan!" Charlotte's voice rang out through the blizzard, causing the men's head to turn to see her figure pushing and fighting against the wild winds.

Oh no.

Aayan wanted to shout for her to flee, yet his lips remained closed.

"Well isn't this delicious. The first victim comes straight to us." Alrenir chuckled to himself, licking his tongue over his fangs.

"Aayan!" Charlotte's voice grew closer before finally breaching the wall of snow.

He felt his body tense once more before turning to face her, grip tightening around the hilt of his blade as her gaze fell upon him.

"No.." Her lips trembled before looking past him to scowl at the San'layn, "You monster! Give him back!"

"As you wish." The San'layn snapped his fingers and Aayan charged at his friend.

Charlotte stood her ground and looked at Aayan, "Snap out of it! This isn't you!"

As his blade came towards her, Charlotte stepped closer, "This is not who you are!"

The scent of blood filled the air as the blade pierced her chest. Aayan's rage built in him and he found himself able to regain control.

"Who you truly are.." Charlotte's words hung in the air as her body fell from the blade and her gaze grew distant.

His heart beat in his ear as he stared at her, rage and sorrow building before he let out an anguished cry and charged the San'layn.. Only to find him gone.

Crush (Part 1)

Inspiration: Yuukei Yesterday And Make a Move

The young heirs to the Legacy of the Brotherhood of Valor were out training as usual. The magical advances that had been brought on allowed them all new technology to practice against as well as use for downtime. One such item was the Arcane Pod, that allowed them to use ear pieces to listen to music instead of their teachers (much to the older generations chagrin). Hope was a well versed and practiced Paladin thanks to her father and mother, but she was also well versed in the new Arcane Games that came with the well used Arcane Tablets. Having grown up shy and nervous around others, she soon grew distant and threatening with her skills... Except to one. Peter Gunrik. Peter, unlike his father, was rather relaxed and laid back, constantly showing up late to practice and was often seen with some sort of snack on him to munch on during training. Despite his slack, he was still a natural talent when it came to combat training. Though Hope often would be seen berating Peter for his laid back nature and pinching his cheek to drag him along to practice, group gossip was often the other children laughing about how they'd be married.

"I'm telling you, they're totally dating." Brianna nodded to herself, the young half elf getting a devilish smirk, as her raven hair was tied back.

"Nonsense. Peter is hopeless and no way is Hope gonna admit anything." Argued Kheli.

"Hm.. Perhaps they just need.. A little push?" Mused Eldrin as he got a grin. "I've got an idea."

The girls looked at him curious.

"Follow my lead. I need you three to SOMEHOW get Hope dolled up. I'll handle Peter." Eldrin nodded to them before vanishing through a portal.

"I hate when he does that." Brianna sighed, dropping her head.

The twins and Bri managed to kidnap Hope and drag her off to be dressed up.

"What are you doing!!" Hope exclaimed at them in the dorm room.

"You gotta look pretty or no boy will approach you." Kheli insisted.

"I don't want a boy to approach me!" Hope stomped her hoof.

"Oh shush, we know you like Peter." Bri teased.

The draenei began to flush, "D-Do not!"

"Uh huh." The trio look unimpressed with her attempt to lie as they finish her make up and hair.

"This is ridiculous. We should be training!" Hope continued to fight.

Elsewhere..

"What do you mean she likes me?" Peter blinked, looking lost.

Eldrin sighed, "I've told you three times! She likes you and I'm gonna help you get her on a date!"

Appearing from the shadows, the Half Elf twin of Bri showed, Caelin grinned, "Dude he's not gonna understand. Also here, stole these from your dad."

"By stole you mean took off his table when he wasn't looking?" Eldrin rolled his eyes at Caelin.

"Well yea." Caelin shrugged.

Peter looked between them as he was forced into dress clothes.

"Alright. Put this in your ear." Eldrin ordered the older teen.

"Okay.. And I'll be able to hear you through this?" Peter put the device in his ear.

"Yup!" Caelin gave thumbs up.

Watching the two groups trying to push the duo towards each other, Sebastian and Moria were sipping their coffee.

"This is going to fail horribly." Moria said between drinks, leaning on the railing as she watched the group of teens.

"If he hurts Hope, I'm killing him." Seb grumbled as Moria kept a hand on his shoulder to keep him from intervening.

"He's a Gunrik.. He's probably gonna trip on his shoes before he'd do anything to Hope." Moria reminded him.

Seb chewed angrily on some cookies, scowling at the groups.

Youth Squad

Inspiration: Ready as I'll Ever Be and Good for You

With their parents and guardians gone to once again defend Azeroth from the invasions of the Void Lords, the now grown children were expected to stay back and defend their home from any would be attempts to destroy the base. There was only one problem. Izanamie, the woman who was meant to guide the young adults and teens was missing. Alex, being the oldest of those still able to stand and fight, took the mantle on himself. He was prideful and wanted to show that he was still worthy as both the next Lord for both the Gunrik House as well as the Hereford House. The situation was a struggle, Eldin, Izanamie's son, along with Mary, Alex's sister-in-law, both demanded they set out to find the missing woman, but Alex refused, saying they had no resource or experience in trying to track her, plus she was a well trained caster and can handle herself in a situation.

That is when the argument ensued as word came back from Peter that his radar had picked up void entities on their way.

"Any moment now, Your 'Highness', the void will be on us." Alex sneered at Eldin and Mary, "Believe me, I know. I've sunk pretty low, not searching for a missing woman. But whatever I've done to upset you, you've deserved."

"Alex-" Mary tried to intervene.

"Quiet." Alex ordered, looking down on the woman, "I'm the bad guy, that's fine. It's no fault of mine, and at last some justice will be served." He turned his head to gaze out the window towards the incoming void storm, he rose from his seat and moved to gather his armor and weapons, "Now it's time to stand up or it's time to stand down, and there's only one answer for me. And I'll stand up and fight 'cause I know that I'm right, and I'm ready." He heard Mary slam the door as she left, sighing, "Ready as I'll ever be."

Frustrated, Mary stormed out to address what troops and Youth Core remained to rouse them for battle, "Now it's time to rise up, or it's time to stand down, and the answer is easy to see. And I swear by the sword, if you're in, get on board. Are you ready?"

"I'm ready!" Raised John's sword, causing the others to echo, "I'm ready!"

Mary murmured to herself, "Ready as I'll ever be."

Along the wall Peter and Cami stared and began preparing the defenses.

"Are you quite sure we can do this?" Peter asked quietly as he began preparing his arcane cannons.

"Together we will guarantee that lives come back." Camilia spoke calmly, despite the panic she felt flowing through her system.

"I'll make them hear me." Alex told himself as he got on his horse, preparing to lead the charge.

"I'll prove they can trust me." Mary spoke to herself as she readied her sword and shield.

"I'll save my home and family." Camilia glared at the void entities that began appearing, readying her staff.

The soldier's began chanting.
Now the line's in the sand, and our moment's at hand!

"And I'm ready." The young adults said.

"Ready as I'll ever be." Alex clashed with the entities.

The battle raged on, the side of the Youth Core able to hold the line, but one stray spell from a cultist of the void found its mark and struck Cami in the chest, causing her to fall from the wall. Heartbeats were all that Mary, Peter, and Alex could hear as they turned to their fallen Lady of the House. With divine fury, Mary led the charge to push back the void, Light rising from her very being. Peter let all defenses rain down on the enemy, while Alex turned and fled to check on his fallen wife. Phaeth and Kheldi were there first, quickly moving to stabilize the woman and get her moved to safer grounds. As the fight died down, arguments broke out as Alex lashed out at everyone around him for Cami's condition. Finally, enough was enough.

Mary decked Alex in the face while tears ran from her eyes, glaring down at her brother-in-law as she began to speak, "So you found a place where the grass is greener-" she gestures to her fallen sister, "And you jumped the fence to the other side. Is it good? Is she giving you a life we could never provide?"

Alex scowled at her as she walked closer to him, shoving him to the ground and planting a booted foot on his chest, "Well I hope you're proud of your big decision! My sister is injured and there are troops demoralized from the death of their friends! I hope it was all that you want and more! I hope you're free from the agonizing life you lived before!"

She kicked his side, "Having all the nobles eyes on you that you'd risk everyone! You bastard son of an abuser! And you say what you need to say! So that you get to walk away! It would kill you to have to stay trapped, When you've got something new. Well I'm sorry you had it rough, And I'm sorry I'm not enough. Thank Light they rescued you! So you got what you always wanted, So you got your dream come true. Good for you! Got a taste of a life so perfect, So you did what you had to do! Good for you!" She screamed at him as the tears flowed heavy before Peter escorted her out of the medical building.

Good for you! Her words echoed in his head as he began feeling the pain and guilt build in him. As he stood, Phaeth caught his attention. She gripped her clipboard with Cami's medical sheet.

Shadows cast over her face, tears brimming, as the young teen spoke, "Does it cross your mind to be slightly sorry? Do you even care that you might be wrong? Was it fun? Well I hope you had a blast while you dragged us along."

As Alex left with Phaeth holding the door for him, Peter went to grab him by his tunic and slam him into the wall, "And you say what you need to say! And you play who you need to play! And if somebody's in your way, Crush them and leave them behind!" Peter's nostrils flare as him and Phaeth continue, "Well I guess if I'm not of use. Go ahead, you can cut me loose! Go ahead now, I won't mind." At that, Phaeth shut the door behind them and Peter shoved off of Alex, the duo walking to Mary's side as they all left.

As they left, Mary paused to turn and throw more words at Alex, "I'll shut my mouth and I'll let you go. Is that good for you? Would that be good for you, 'Your Highness'?"

The trio spoke in unison, with mixtures of sadness and anger, "I'll just sit back while you run the show. Is that good for you? Would that be good for you?"

Their words cut into Alex. I'll shut my mouth and I'll let you go! Is that good for you? Would that ​be good for you! I'll just sit back while you run ​the show. Is that good for you? Would that be Good for you?

As they left, Alex slid down the wall and gripped his head as he cried to himself, "All I need is some time to think. But the boat is about to sink. Can't erase what I wrote in ink? Tell me how could I change the story? All the words that I can't take back.. Like a train coming off the track. 'Cause the rails and the bolts all crack. I've got to find a way to stop it! Stop it! Just let me out!"

So you got what you always wanted
So you got your dream come true
Good for you
Good for you, you, you
Got a taste of a life so perfect
Now you say that you're someone new
Good for you.
Good for you.
Good for you.
Good for you!

"So you got what you always wanted." Alex eyes shot open as he looked up at the image of Cami speaking to him, her image staring down at him with blood dripping from her mouth and pale eyes.

Stay Alive

Inspiration: Stay Alive

Note: I should really stop listening to Hamilton one day...

War had broken out when word had spread of Vaul's treachery to seize Ogrimskar. Unbeknownst to the Corrupt Lord, his apprentice had released the General to gather the forces against those loyal to the Lord. Soon though her treason was found out and she was put under a spell to remain unconscious and used a power conduit for the rising army.

Things grew more complicated as several of the main medics and fighters were several months along their own pregnancy for their family in what they had thought would be a time of peace. Standing within the safety of a secure bunker, the three woman, Izanamie, Lilsadiir, and Teraalla, stood looking towards the rising sun as they knew the battle would soon come to its peak.

Stay Alive...

Gunshots rang out into the distance.

Aayan and Khadorek worked to fill reports to the Gilded Lotus, asking for aid but with little word on if they would come. Ogrimskar began discussing battle with Jabbles and Sebastian. They knew that Vaul knew most of the Brotherhood and their strategies. And as such he had Charlotte trapped and access to her knowledge. They needed someone Vaul had no clue how to counteract. They made the bold choice to list Rick Lem to guide a portion of the army to engage with Vaul's main military force.  There was just one problem...

"Attack!" Ogrimskar would shout to his units.

"Retreat!" Rick would shout to his own.

Ogrimskar furrowed his brows, coming up to Rick, "What are you doing?!"

"There's too many of them!" Rick argued back.

"Oh I'm sorry, is this not your speed? Jabbles take over." Og ordered loudly.

As the battle raged on, they barely beat back the knights of Vaul. Soon they were readying their camp and mending their wounded. Soon Rick would begin kicking up a fuss.

"Ogrimskar cannot be left to his devices, indecisive from crisis to crisis. The best thing he can do for this war is to go back into Stasis." Rick would protest.

Aayan went to Og, demanding the gnome be reprimanded but Og decided they had other things to worry about then a mouthy short stump.

"Bold words from Lem, someone outta hold him to it." Spoke Jabbles, arms crossed.

"I can't disobey orders." Aayan sighed, thinking of Iza.

"Then I'll do it." Jabs grinned.

"What about your wife?" Aayan raised a brow.

"She'll kick my ass then we'll probably have sex. Nothing unusual." Jabbles shrugged, marching to go challenge the Gnome.