Angel Eyes

[Black Knight]

Angel Eyes

Prologue


A cold smirk spreads across the young boy's face as he slowly advances towards the grown man who is lying on the floor, looking terrified.
“Weak was I?” The boy asks the man in a mocking tone, sneering cruelly at him who's fate he's already decided. He starts walking back and forth while looking thoughtful. “Where is mother?” he asks the man
“I-I don't know...P-please, we...I'm sorry for how you were treated. I never wanted to...you know that, don't you?” The man begs the boy while looking up at him with a terrified expression, clutching the edges of his flowing cape.
The boy glances at his father's grip of his cape, but decides to ignore it for now.
“Yes, I know you're sorry father...and I forgive you...” Says the boys calmly while holding out his hand towards his father
“Y-you do?” the man says and slowly stretches his hand forward to grabs the boy's, but when he does he cries out in pain and starts twitching on the floor, trying to pull away from the boy's grip, but finding it impossible.
“BUT I WILL KILL YOU!!” Roars the boy over his father's agonizing screams.
“Where is mother?!” The boy demands as he finally lets go of his father's hand, kicking the twitching and beaten figure in the gut. “Tell me! Or by the Blazing Blades I'll make you scream it to me!!” His gaze is full of hate at the man who is curled up in front of him. To the boy this man is vermin, less then vermin, he was nothing else but something he can get information from.
The full grown man is crying his eyes out, sobbing at the fear of losing his life, twitching from the pain that wouldn't leave his body and shaking in shame of what state he is in.
The boy puts his finger tips to his forehead and sighs deeply before shaking his head.
“I'm tired...” he says simply and snaps his fingers “Guards! Escort this prisoner to one of the cells...I'll deal with him in the morning...” He says in a manner that make it sound like he just asked a maid to clean up a spot on the floor.
“Yes Sir!” The guards reply in unison before gripping the father by the arms and starting to drag his twitching body out of the room.
“And if you let him escape....You'll die...” the boy adds in a tone as calm as if he's just commented on the weather before he leaves the room, walking towards his chamber.








Chapter 1 – Melinda


The moon shone down on the lone guard standing in the training field. His torso was shinning from the sweat running down it as he swung his spear in quick, dance like motions. His every step contained grace and his every thrust with the spear was precise and deadly. He took a step forward and spun his spear along with his movement before he thrust its sharp edge forward, imagining it skewering his target's heart.
The wielder of the spear was a man in his early twenties. He's pretty pale and his hair is such a dark shade of black is almost has a blue color to it.
The man smiled in satisfaction as he lowered his spear, standing at ease as he finally let the night breeze cool him down. His storm green eyes watched his surroundings, enjoying the calm that night brings to the area.
I should better return to my chamber...Only an idiot would think that he can be a good guard when he's almost falling asleep because of exhaustion
He slowly walked over to his shirt, which was just thrown on the ground, and picked it up. Though, before he headed back to his chamber, he took a while to look up at the big full moon.
The night sky looks just like home...
He smiled at the thought of his family as he turned and started heading towards a towering building not far from the training field. The castle of the Royal family of Illiana in the land of Ceal.
I wonder when I'll see them again...
He pondered to himself as he then looked down on the amulet hanging around his neck and smiled.
The amulet was a circle of metal with a pair of wing carved into it. He'd been told, by the person who'd given it to him, that it was meant to bring him speed as if he was carried by wings.
Ah, and to see her again...I hope I can get a leave soon....I miss her so...
With a big smile on his face he looked at the castle ahead and walked with steady steps toward it. Soon the castle gate got within sight and he smiled at the sight of the guards standing outside it. One of them waved to him while the other one gave him a cheesy grin.
“Leon! Back from another late evening training?” asked the guard who'd been waving to the man.
“Ah, yeah...It felt particular refreshing tonight...” Leon replied while smiling at the two guards and then let out a yawn. “But if you two gentleman would excuse me, my bed is calling for me.” he told them with a chuckle
“Heh, alright...” said the second guard and opened the gate for Leon, allowing him to enter the castle.
“Good night...” Leon said before he walked through the gate and started making his way down the castle corridor.
I wouldn't give up this job for the world....my family gets the money they need and my fellow soldiers couldn't be more loyal and good hearted.
He grinned happily at how life was going just his way and looked forward to when he'd finally be able to see his family again, which wouldn't be in too long. At least thats what he'd been promised by the King.
He turned and walked up the stairs while being deep in his thoughts, too deep in his dreams of home to notice the figure that watched him from around the corner.
As he reached the top of the stairs he turned right down the corridor and kept walking, humming a soft lullaby from the country side where he lived.
“Listen to the hum of the willow
And be lulled to sleep by the moon.
Let your head meet the pillow
And know you'll fall asleep soon
Hear the hum of your future lover
And know you're not alone
Get yourself under then cover
Fall asleep to this peaceful tone...”
Just like mum used to sing it to me...
He smiled to himself ones more at the memories of his family as he stoped by a door on the right side of the corridor. He kept humming the tune as he opened the door and got inside, closing the door behind himself.
He didn't bother turning on a light as the full moon gave him enough light to start slipping out of his sweaty and muddy cloths and pull on a pair of boxers before laying down on the bed, not bothering to get under the cover, as it was a hot summer night.
The moment his head hit the pillow he suddenly felt how exhausted he really was, so, it didn't take many minutes before he was quietly asleep on his bed, dreaming of home and of her...Melinda

[Alex Kaisentrifel]

Ah, pretty good start. Through the prologue, I view the boy as a sadistic freak XD but it might have been the father's fault anyways. Pretty good start

[Black Knight]

Thank you Alex <3
And yes, they boy is quite sadistic =P

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Chapter 2 – Unbreakable Shield




The next morning Leon was woken by the sun shining in through the window and straight onto his face.
He stirred and then slowly opened his eyes, quickly turning away from the sharp light of the sun.
Ugh….I hate mornings…Doesn’t matter how long I sleep, I ALWAYS feel like I’ve just shut my eyes…
He got up in a sitting position, looking like he was moving in slow motion. He took a deep breath and suddenly jumped off the bed, jumping up and down on the spot where he'd landed. After doing so he walked over to one of his drawers and opened it, getting a nice and clean guard outfit out of it.
I was never one for posh clothes…Always thought they’d be torn after a days proper work….but these guard outfits are made of strong material. Just my style…
He grinned to himself while getting into the outfit. It consisted of a pair of black trousers, a black long sleeved shirt and a long crimson cloak, which is wrapped around him and was held together by a black belt. On the back of the crimson cloak was a black skull with a golden crown on its head.
It’s the mark of the Royal family’s elite guards. The deadliest fighters in the kingdom all united in the purpose to protect the rulers of the country.
Looking into the mirror and feeling satisfied with the way he looked he slung his spear across his back and then exited his room, walking down the corridor and towards the princess' room.
He was the commander of the elite guard and because of that he was in charge of protecting the princess, the future Queen of the country, and the future highly regarded in Ceal.
I wonder what the Princess will be doing today…She first has her lesson…Latin, English, Math, Riding, Sword Fighting…Oh! And dancing!
His face got a big grin on his face when he remembered the last lesson. He liked the dance lessons that the princess has, as he got to be her dancing partner every time, which he liked because he loved dancing.
He kept walking down the corridor until he got to the door to the princess’ room. He leaned his back against the wall and waited for her to get ready and come out.
Though, if she was to be rated for her speed in dressing, it’d have to be snail.
He chuckled to himself, finding it quite funny, but his thoughts were interrupted by the door beside him opening and the princess exiting her room.
The princess was pretty short, under average height, which made her just reach up to Leon’s chest. She had long chocolaty brown hair, which was put up in a bun and her eyes was of a clear blue colour. She was currently wearing a long and flowing white dress with brown frills and red roses around the edges of the skirt and she wore a tiara made of silver with an amethyst in the front.
“Good Morning Maeton…” the princess said with a warm smile and held out her hand.
Leon smiled and took her hand, going down on one knee before kissing it.
“Good Morning Your Highness…” he replied deeply before standing up again and smiling at her. “I am happy to see that your majesty is healthy today.” He told her with a friendly smile.
“And I’d be even healthier and happier if you called me by my name, Leon.” The princess replied. “As usual it’s the least I can let you do after you saved my life.”
“As you wish, Kirha…” He told her while still giving her that same friendly smile. “As long as it does not bother you or your father…”
“It bothers neither me nor my father, Leon. It didn’t do so yesterday and not the day before that either, as usual.” Kirha replied with a laugh before once more holding out her hand. “Now you better escort me to my lesson, or I’ll be late, Sir Leon.” She told him playfully
Leon just chuckled and allowed her to take his arm before leading her towards her lesson.
“It’s always the same thing every morning…Isn’t it?” Kirha said with a happy smile while looking up at him.
Leon nodded and looked down at her “I always make sure to be polite, in case you’ve had a change of fancy and decided to hate me.” He told her jokingly.
“Hating my bodyguard would be like hating the shield that protects me from the enemies’ blade.” The princess replied with a warm smile and held his arm tighter.
“Then I’ll make sure that this shield does not get penetrated or knocked out of your hands…” Leon told her warmly with a reassuring smile.
Kirha smiled at him and hugged his arm tightly “Thank you…At least I know that I can trust you, which makes me feel at ease…” She explained as they continued walking.
“I’ve saved your life ones and I’d do it again and again and again until you needed saving no more.” Leon told her truthfully “You’re a good friend of mine and I won’t see you get hurt…”
The eyes of the princess practically shone with happiness “I know…” she replied shortly and then looked straight a head.
Leon stopped in front of a door and opened it to the princess, letting her enter the classroom. “I’ll be waiting here, ready to escort you to your next lesson…” he told her, like he always told her, and then closed the door after her.
Time to wait….
He thought as he leaned his back against the wall and yawned a little, repeating all the different lyrics he knew, all the poems he liked and the steps to the dances that he knew. And time flew…
An hour later the Kirha opened the door and exited the room, standing beside Leon ones more.
“I’m ready to leave for my next lesson…” she said while smiling at him.
Leon held out his arm once again and she took it.
“Then lets get going, so you won’t be late…” He replied before he led her down the corridor, this time in silence. He stopped in front of the next classroom door and opened it for Kirha and then closing it behind her.
This procedure repeated itself until it was time for her dancing lesson.
Once again Leon opened the door and let the princess inside, but then followed her into the room, closing the door behind himself.
“Ah, finally you’re both here!” said a woman who’s in her mid thirties. She was average length and quite lean. Her skin was a dark shade of brown and her hair white. She was wearing a black blouse and a long black skirt, no shoes.
“Lets get the dancing lesson started!” the woman said and clapped her hands before shoving Kirha and Leon together. “Now hold each other!”
Kirha put her hand on Leon’s shoulder as he placed one of his on her waist and then allowed him to take her other hand in his.
“Remember what I taught you….” The woman said and starts playing a violin like instrument. “Long step to the right, two quick to the left…then spin, slowly, and two quick steps back…” the woman told them.
Kirha looked concentrated on where she stepped while Leon looked quite relaxed and at ease. She looked up at his relaxed face and wondered how he could do it so easily.
Leon looked at her and smiled in a soothing way, wanting to make her feel better.
The lesson continued with Kirha making some other mistakes and Leon waiting patiently for her to realise what she had to do.
When the hour has passed Leon walked up to the door and opened it “Thank you for a good lesson, Miss Kaluhla…” he said politely to the dancing teacher and bowed at the waist while Kirha exited the room. He followed close in her foot steps and then smileed at her before bowing to her too. “Its time for me to bid my leave…I got go and train the guards.” He said and kissed her hand once more before turning and walking down the corridor, leaving the princess to walk back to her room alone.

[Steel Valor]

Wait a sec, I saw this on SZF! But I think it had a different title. Alex is right, the boy is very sadistic. Anyways keep those chapters coming this is getting good.

[Alex Kaisentrifel]

Heh, interesting update, though the text was too dark, and that I had to highlight it XP ah well

[Black Knight]

Then I'll keep the chapters that I've already written coming x3

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Chapter 3 – 15 Laps


Leon was humming to himself while walking down the corridor. He was planning that day’s training session as he kept walking.
I’ve been light on the men lately; I got to get a grip! Just because I’m the captain it doesn’t mean that I have to be miles better then the others! Nah, I got to whip them into the best shape they’ve ever been….It may sound mean, but that’s the way it has to be…
He grinned to himself at the thought at the expressions his troops would have when he announced it. He opened the gate and got out on the yard, where the soldiers were already waiting for him.
“Finally decided to arrive, Captain?!” One of them exclaimed with a smirk and crossed his arms. He had a sword slung across his back and was a tall man with tanned skin. His hair was a dirty blond and his eyes a deep brown colour. He had a jagged scar on his cheek, something that he was recognized for. He was dressed in the same kind of outfit as Leon, well; all the guards were, except that Leon also had a black lion on his crimson coat, which represented that he was the Captain.
“Well, protecting the princess is more important that being here to make sure you’re alright, John.” Leon replied calmly and then turned to the rest of the troops, who were all sniggering at his comment.
“Anyway, today’s training will be tougher then usual, men…” Leon told them with a serious expression “I realised that I’ve been going easy on you guys lately and we really got to get into proper shape.” He added while looking at them still.
“Finally you realise!” John exclaimed bitterly and muttered something under his breath.
“Oh just be quiet John! You just act like that because you weren’t made Captain!” One of the guards who Leon had met at the gates last night snapped at John. He had two knuckle blades hung on each side of his belt, he also was a short guy with long brown hair and a beard. His eyes were a deep green and his skin was more pale then tanned.
“Thank you, Jonathan…” Leon said with a smile and then nodded slowly “I was chosen to be Captain by the King…Now if anyone would like to go and object to his decision, you’re free to do so now.” He told them while giving them a look that added ‘So he can tell you you’re an idiot too…’ without him having to say it, to the end.
All the guards stood quiet and waited for Leon’s first order.
“Ah, good, let’s get started!” Leon said as his trademark smile returned to his face.
“All of you, 15 laps around the castle!” He yells at them right before he starts jogging himself, the men jogging right after him.
Jonathan jogged up to Leon’s side. “How was the dance today?” he asked with a big grin on his face.
Leon chuckled and smiled at him “It was fine; the princess is getting better…” he told him as he continued jogging, looking straight a head.
“Ah, cool!” said Jonathan while grinning still. “I like our princess…she’s not one of them posh fuckers-Oh shit!” he slapped a hand over his mouth.
“I wonder WHY they didn’t choose you to be Captain…” Leon said with a playful smirk which then turned into a grin.
“Hehe…old habit of mine…It’s hard to let old habits go…” Jonathan said with a light shrug before going silent.
Leon just chuckled and shook his head as he continued jogging when he heard someone jogging up behind him and Jonathan.
“You two seem to be having a load of fun!” Came John’s voice behind the two, short before he jogged up beside them.
“Ah, yeah, we WERE having pretty fun…” Muttered Jonathan under his breath then looked away from John.
Leon shrugged and chuckled “Yeah…Anyway, anyone feeling tired yet?” He asked the two guards.
“You got to be kidding me!” exclaimed John “We’ve just jogged around the castle twice so far!” he told Leon sharply
“Oh, I know…But I wondered if anyone wanted to pick up the pace.” Leon replied calmly with a smile on his face.
“Oh…” John said, going quiet for a moment then grinned. “Sounds like a plan…” he then answered.
“I got to agree with him, for ones…” Jonathan said with a big grin as all three of them picked up the pace, leaving a big gap between them and the other guards behind them.
“How long to you think it’ll take us to finish?” Jonathan asked Leon, glancing at him while still jogging.
“About 10 minutes….” Leon replied calmly. His breathing was steady and he kept a smooth pace.
“And the others?” John added, looking at Leon with a raised eyebrow.
“Oh, if they keep that pace up…15 to 20 minutes…” Leon answered calmly with a big smile on his face. “And if they take more then 15 minutes, I’ll make them run 25 laps tomorrow…” he laughed and shook his head, finding it quite funny.
Jonathan and John laughed with him and grinned.
“You know what, Leon?” John said while grinning “You’re bloody evil you are!” he laughed
Jonathan laughed again and nodded in agreement “I could get quite use to this…” he chuckled
“Well…I’ve decided to always start the training with all of us running 15 laps around the castle…” Leon said thoughtfully and looked at the other two with a grin “So, we could get use to this!” He added happily.
“Sounds like another good plan…” John said with a grin and then looked straight a head, all three of them staying quiet until they reached the end of the 15th lap.
“Puuh! That wasn’t too tiring I guess!” Jonathan said, jumping up and down on the same spot for a couple of seconds.
“That’s good, as 15 laps around the castle actually is meant to be nothing for us!” John said in a strong and proud tone “We are the ELITE guard of the country after all…” he added with a look of pride.
Leon nodded in agreement. “Yeah…and like I thought, it took us about 10 minutes to do our laps….” He told them with a grin.
They stood in silence for a couple of minutes while waiting for the other guards to arrived.
“Ah, now the warm up is over...How about getting the real training started?” Leon asked the men and smirked slightly. When this was done, they'd be knackered.

[Alex Kaisentrifel]

Another update, so quick? Meh, okay, I just think you should like slow down a bit maybe, so people can like catch up. You can go how you want though.

[Black Knight]

The chapters aren't very long and chapter 4 is the last chapter that I already have made, after that I'm gonna have to start writing them all over again.

I'd gotten to chapter 9, but the last five got deleted -.-