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Lee was put to the front, coming to the dungeons which were bare of all prisoners; including the one she knew still lived. She inspected the cell, finding blood and claw marks on the concrete walls. 

"They moved him." Lee whispered. 

"Any others traces?" Larkspur asked. 

Lee shook her head no. 

"Judging by the situation, Lance should be having him fighting or protecting himself." Aurum said. "Maybe he's that strong." 

"True, when I was spying they gave him a double dose." Lee explained. "But he could die, another dose is like injecting poison in your veins. So I wouldn't be shocked." 

Lee seemed saddened at the thought be didn't show it. She led them out and inspected all the others, which were either empty of only held corpses. 

"This'll be a good time to split into teams." Lee said. "Since the castles is low on guards, finding the Goblin King should be a breeze." 

"Leave him to me." Larkspur said, volunteering himself. "I can take Max and Giselle with me." 

"Fine by me, how bout you two?" Lee replied, looking to the two unfamiliar faces. 

"We'll go." Giselle replied. 

"Good, Aurum, Clover and Luis can follow me. I need back to knock out the Dark Knights." Lee instructed. 

"Got it." Clover said. 

"Jason, Dean and Chuck, the Air force will be a hindrance to thous outside. Travel to higher ground and take them out, it would really help." Larkspur said. 

"On it!" the boys said and began making their way upstairs. 

"What if we come across the knights?" Luis asked. 

"Put them in a sleeper hold." Lee instructed. "They stay unconscious for almost two hours, but they really throw their weight around with those giant weapons. Don't kill them!" 

"We understand." Luis said. 

"Good." Lee said. She led them down the hall, coming to a fork in the halls. Larkspur turned and went right, calling "I'll find the throne room and await the battle!" 

"Good luck Larky!" Aurum replied and followed her group as they took separate ways.

~ * ~

Larkspur, Giselle and Max stayed close to the walls, Larkspur keeping an ear open for any goblins that might be left in the tunnels. Max and Giselle were doing the same. They came to large doors where two Dark knights were standing. Larkspur turned to his companions and whispered "Remember, we're not to kill them."

"Understood." the two said. Larkspur peeked past them, freezing time in place so the two remained there. Giselle and Max sprung, locking the knights head and Larkspur resuming time. The knights toppled over and soon passed out, in a deep slumber. Max tried stretching out his arm and said "Harder than it looks." 

"Come on, help me with the doors." Larkspur said, pushing the doors open and finding it bare. The three walked inside, looking from one place to the next. 

"Is he on the battle field?" Giselle asked. 

"No, he'd never risk his life like that." Larkspur said before the doors suddenly slammed shut behind them. Eyes appeared from the shadows and the biggest (and ugliest) Goblin appeared with weapons ready in in his...four hands?! Max and Giselle were shocked to see the sheer size of the beast, bigger than any goblin they ever faced but Larkspur remained strong. 

"Ello...fae's." The King said, his voice deep and resonating as he charged at them for battle. 

~ * ~

Jason, Chuck and Dean had knocked out a handful of knights, leaving a trail almost as they remained asleep. The air force was crowded, awaiting orders apparently to take flight when the attacks down below became a disadvantage. Chuck looked around, not wanting to draw attention. Shadow magic would've been nice. 

"Up there!" Dean whispered, seeing the burning torches light the room. 

"Leave that to me!" Jason volunteered and with speed, snuffed them out. The three boys then sprung.        

"I'm going in." Lee whispered and sunk into the shadows. 

"Lee-" Clover called but she had already disappeared. 

Aurum looked over, Lee's shadow self slowly making its way over toward Lance. Looking closely, Lance was limping looking a little pale as well. Lee's weapon formed in her hands, a black death scythe appearing in her grip as she appeared beside the shadow of Lance and rose the blade up. Clover and Aurum could only watch as the blade came down and 

"Huh?" Aurum whispered. 

Lee's shadow was stopped short, Lance swirling around and grabbing at the shadow and pulling her from her hiding place. Lee was able to wiggle herself free. 

"Thought you could sneak up on me eh?" Lance asked, he sounded out of breath. He gave a short lived laugh then coughed. 

"You shouldn't be acting all cocky now Lance." Lee replied. "Your weak and vulnerable, don't think I can't kill you." 

Lance sneered, snapping his fingers. Rumbling could be heard coming from the darker halls, Clover and Aurum nearly loosing their footing. Lee looked into the darkened halls, preparing herself for what was to come. A large knight arose, the armor spiked and showing gold horns on the helmet. Despite the shadow concealing its identity, the soulless eyes struck fear in them. But to Aurum, they appeared familiar. Feelings she thought she left behind were beginning to rise up all over again. 

"Pull yourself together." Clover said, nudging her. 

Luis gave a groan but remained unfazed to all that was happening around him (I have no idea what's going on with Luis, Max, Gisselle, ect...i leave that to u internet mom). Lee though remained where she was. 

"ATTACK!" Lance ordered, the knights guarding him charging in with their weapons raised. Lee's scythe returned to her shadow and she pounced, weaving in and out of the throwing blows of iron and weight. She was able to knock out her diseased people who tumbled to the ground. Lance was getting over his limp and trying to scurry to the stairs but Lee was close behind. She lunged, hand outstretched and ready to grab at the golden robes till a large hand grabbed her wrist. Looking back it was the biggest that had entered who seemed to be spectating her maneuvering around the smaller ones. For his large weight and heavy armor, he moved without making a sound. Lee tried worming her way out, but was stuck. She could even travel back into the shadows, something was blocking all attempts. The large beast lifted her off her feet and threw her down to the ground. Clover stood up, accidentally dropping Luis in the process and screeched "LEE!" 

"And the mate arrives." Lance said with disgust as Clover raced over, grabbing onto the large brute and slipping on a dragon scale gauntlet *wink wink* The orb glowed and Clover punched the large beast in the side of the head, making it screech in pain as it released Lee and stumbled back. Clover was thrown off, the force of the Leaf stone in the gauntlet was much more powerful then he expected. Lance's eyes grew large with shock as he asked "Where did you get that?" 

Clover pushed himself up, Lance ordering "KILL IT! KILL THE CRETIN!" 

The beast seemed to pause before trudging over. Lee, regaining from the hard throw, had one of her tentacles wrap around its ankle and cause it to trip. It tumbled down and Lee fazed into the shadows, grabbing Clover and retreating back to behind the halls. 

"Stay here! Somethings strange about that one..." Lee whispered. 

"Why couldn't you escape?" Aurum asked. 

Lee looked to her wrist, it was bruised and a mark of the intense grip was left on her wrist. She then sprinted up and bolted, Aurum screeching "WAIT!!" 

Lee lunged, the large beast trying to grab but Lee landed on the shoulder, gripping the helmet and pulling. The helmet popped off, a black smog pouring from the armor until a whirlwind began to form. The armor peeled off till nothing but a figure remained, tainted in black. 

"I was saving the surprise for last." Lance said, a dark chuckle rising in his throat as the blackened figure began to take form. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I present-" 

The black slowly began to fade as a familiar body began to form, black bangs covering the white hair, black shirt and jeans with a brown jacket over. Aurum's eyes widened and Lee mumbled "That's how he knew." 

"The Omegian Prince returned from the Grave; Ragnarok." Lance presented, Ragnarok standing before them. 

~ * ~

Juno was leading a wave as another suddenly sprung, Skylar was zooming from one place to another as the Goblins tried shooting him down, ranting about how Dragon Meat was a rare treat. Juno, fed up with being limited to the ground, whistled and Skylar heard it as he became nothing but a blur to the human eye and found his place beside Juno. 

"I need a ride, and call Eld back I've got a plan." Juno said and Skylar took flight.  Letting out a roar that reverberated across the sky, Eld was summoned. She was scorching a Goblins jugular until he seized movement before dropping him. 

"You called?" Eld asked. 

"Send a rain of fire down if you please." Juno replied with a smile. 

Eld returned it and lifted her finger to the sky, a ball shooting from her finger and into the sky before exploding. A showed or molten rock came down on the goblin army, having them retreat and giving the fae's the upper hand. Juno laughed as she threatened "NEVER mess with an elf."

(that was so much longer then expected but i think i got a good idea. I decided to bring in the fight between Ragnarok and the others now so that it wouldn't go on for too long:D either way, next part may be epic!!) 

Lee couldn't believe it either, Ragnarok was alive. She wanted to screech with happiness, she wanted to cry, she wanted to bop her brother over the head and scold him for giving her a near heart attack. But the black eyes told her her brother wasn't standing before her. Lee then saw a blur of black come at her and Luis screeched "DUCK!" 

Lee went to the floor, the tentacle maneuvering and shooting back at her. Lee rolled out of the way, Lance slowly backing out. He then turned and made a break for the lower tunnels. 

"He's getting away!" Luis said. 

Clover raced over but a tentacle snagged at her shoulder and threw him back. Ragnarok stood in his way, black eyes locked on him and ready to kill. Lee was about to fight till Clover called "We'll fight him! Go for Lance!" 

"But I-" 

Ragnarok then lunged, out stretching his hand and it suddenly morphed into a liquefied substance. Lee jumped back, making it past her brother by jumping over. She landed a kick to his cheek, sending him back and stumble. Lee bolted after Lance, Lance just about to make it inside till Lee roared. Lance turned, eyes wide with fear as Lee tackled him and the two tumbled down. 

"Lee!" Clover called, Ragnarok regaining himself and rubbing his sore cheek. Despite the forming bruise, he rose back up. Aurum got her spear ready, trying to fight back the urge to hug him. This may look to be like Ragnarok, but it couldn't possibly. 

"Aurum, he's gonna pounce." Luis said. 

"SHUT IT!" Ragnarok growled, tentacle veering past Aurum and latching around Luis's neck. Luis gagged, Clover and Aurum turning back to their comrade as he was lifted from his feet and brought to Ragnarok. Hand out and catching the unprepared fae in his clutches as he squeezed. Ragnarok's black eyes showed no mercy as he cracked a wicked grin and whispered "Wonder what fae blood looks like." 

"PUT HIM DOWN!" Aurum ordered, taking charge and tackling her boyfriend to the ground. Luis was released, coughing and taking in lungfuls of air. Clover spotted the two brawling on the ground, Aurum's hands lighting aflame and having a death grip on his forearm. Ragnarok gave a cry making Aurum back off him. 

"REMEMBER HE'S NOT WHO YOU THINK HE IS!!" Clover called, trying to help Luis. Aurum backed away from Ragnarok who was holding his head in pain. He groaned, eyes closed and totally exposed. 

"Ouch..." Ragnarok mumbled. He looked up and his eyes were as they were, no longer coated in black as he looked around "Where?" 

"Raggy?" Aurum asked, had she snapped him out of the mind control? Ragnarok blinked, then gritted his teeth in pain. 

"Ah..ouch!" Ragnarok said, rising up and Aurum could see his veins pulsate. Ragnarok looked at Aurum with a pleading look as he said "Aurum, ya love me right?" 

"Yeah...Yes, of course!" Aurum said, she was wiping her eyes furiously. 

"Good." Ragnarok said with a laugh though he was convulsing in pain. "Then...I need you to-AAHHHH!!" 

He was breathing sharply, looking at Aurum with the same soulless black eyes. Aurum got her spear ready but right before Ragnarok was fully lost, he breathed "K i l l  m e ." 

~ * ~

Juno was healing those who had fallen, Eld taking the lead with Skylar who was shooting from above. She wrapped the injured in bandages, giving them aroma therapy to take the pains of either decapitation or injections for draining the poison. She could only hope Lee had reached Lance in the catacombs. If he was gone, then the knights would be restored and maybe they could take them out from all sides. She tied a knot and moved onto another patient. 

~ * ~

Lee bit into Lances shoulder, Lance giving a cry as he shoved Lee off him and the two skidding a good distance. 

"It's just you and me princess." Lance mocked. 

Lee got her scythe ready and said "Prepare to meet judgment."   

"AURUM DUCK!" Luis cried out, Ragnarok having a tentacle lunge and Aurum ducking just in time. 

"NOT THAT ONE!" Luis cried, Aurum feeling something latch onto her ankle and send a volt of lightening through her veins. She gave a screech, the tentacle pulling her in as volt after volt was plunged into her till he vision blurred. Clover came next, morning star in hand as he attacking the tentacle by butchering it. Ragnarok gave an inhuman screech as the tentacle recoiled, soon a mob sprout from his back and coiling around him till he was in his alien form. Putting a large white, leathery hand out, a beam of light was fired. Luis was having trouble on what to predict next, the attacks coming all at ones, from different directions. A vision that had him duck under before the acidic beam of light nearly caught him but the pillar he hid behind crumbled. He evaded and Clover caught him easily. 

YOU NEED TO KILL ME! Ragnarok's voice echoed, the leeches inside them giving off his thoughts. The orb in the center will put me at a stand still, I only have enough energy left to immobilize myself! Take that opportunity to stab! 

"I can't..." Aurum sobbed out. 

It'll be like play fighting don't worry. Ragnarok promised, Aurum could practically envision the smile he was giving her. I promise everything will be alright...Okay? 

Aurum shook her head no. Ragnarok's shoulder's sagged as he turned to Clover and said Do it...If you really love Lee you'll kill me and go to her aid. She's fighting out of blind fury! 

Clover nodded, gripping his two weapons and charging. 

"Luis!" Clover said. 

"Duck, skid to the ground and do a barrel roll to the right!" Luis said. 

"You can't kill him!" Aurum screeched, chasing after to stop him. Clover preformed the instructions, evading a ray of light and tentacle that was trying to grip at any exposed skin till he was sheltered behind the walls. Ragnarok turned, the green markings that used to glow now a hateful red as he prepared to take down their cover. Luis had hidden himself, sending the instructions telepathically. 

"Got it." Clover whispered and peeked over, past the wall...But finding Ragnarok gone. He was about to run till a hand gripped her neck, being lifted from his hiding spot and feeling the fingers around his neck strangling him. Tentacles seeped from the white skin and slithered up Ragnarok's arm until latching onto Clover's face. Clover braced himself, kicking his feet and trying to loosen the grip but Ragnarok was charging for a volt that would surely kill him .

"NO!" Aurum screeched, lunging and stabbing Ragnarok in the arm with the uranium in his hands. A gash appeared, Ragnarok giving a screech as he released Clover and staggering away in pain as a blackened blood was gushing from his arm. Aurum was stunned as she held the precious metal in her hands, now coated in Omegian blood...her mates blood. Ragnarok staggered away, holding the gash and leaning against the wall. But he didn't notice the hands creep in and lock around his neck. 

"GOT YA!" Luis said, head locking Ragnarok and cutting the oxygen off from him. The alien form slowly returned human as Ragnarok rammed the prince into the walls but slowly grew drowsy. Ragnarok fell to his knees and collapsed. Luis, banged up from being rammed into the walls and acidic marks on his arms to show Ragnarok had bitten him, released. Luis stumbled a bit back but Clover caught him just before he fell. 

"You okay?" Clover asked, helping his comrade to a sitting position. 

"Y-Yeah..." Luis said. "So now what?" 

Clover turned to Aurum who still seemed frozen in her spot, the metal trembling in her grip as the fresh blood dripped from the tip. She fell to her knees and mumbled "...I stabbed him." 

"He wouldn't wanted you to-" 

"I STABBED HIM!" Aurum screeched. "WHAT KIND OF BLOODY MATE STABS THEIR SPOUSE?!" 

Clover was dumbfounded. Luis was trying to catch his breath but the awkward atmosphere was making it hard to breathe. Sitting in the silence, Luis finally said "Lets...tie him up and wait then..." 

"Y-Yeah, so he won't attack." Clover said and looked on ahead. "I'll go in after Lee to make sure she's fine. Keep in contact?" 

"Yeah." Luis said, getting the chains ready to bind the Omegian till Aurum stopped him. 

"Those won't work..." Aurum muttered. 

"Now Aury, I know he's an alien but these metals were carved by the finest of blacksmiths, I highly doubt-"

"Omegian's thrive off metal for nutrition." Aurum interrupted. 

There was that awkward silence again. 

"Well..." Luis said. "I'll find...rope." 

~ * ~

Lance and Lee clashed weapons, sparks flying as Lee evaded every choice of attack on Lance. Lance always seemed to have a dagger up his sleeve, using his own robes to temporarily blind the up coming Queen in her attacks. Shadow travel began working against her and her tentacles just weren't quick enough to latch onto the exiled traitor. Lance gave a laugh as he said "What was that about me meeting judgement?" 

Lee slashed, her scythe scathing his cheek and having him jump back to avoid a more severe gash. Lee came at him, Lance throwing a dagger but Lee shapeshifted into a mouse, the scythe disappearing as well as she escaped through the holes. 

"Cat and mouse huh?" Lance asked, shapeshifting himself into an orange tabby. "I do enjoy that game." 

He lunged, chasing the mouth (Lee) through the halls, the two animals climbing to the top and Lance able to land a swipe on Lee's side. She squeaked, turning into a bat and escaping through the window. Lance enjoying this little game of torment and turning into a raven as he followed. Lee flapped her wings outside the hot air, seeing her people now on fighting ground which had her panic. 

"Eye's on the pride Lee!" Lance said, Lee looking too late as she was batted (ha, pun) out of the air and sent spiraling down. Turning back into a human, she summoned her scythe once more and sunk the blade into the concrete, cutting it clean. She stopped on the ledge and tried regaining her footing. Lance, now returning to his normal form, landed with grace beside the proud flagpole of the goblin kingdom. 

"How does it feel Lee?" Lance asked, watching the war taking place. "Seeing your people being smacked aside and used as shields?" 

Lee could basically hear the screeched of her people. 

"Some Queen you'll turn out to be..." Lance mocked, soon beside her. "But with you at my side...you'll be adiquient." 

Lee smacked him. Elbowing him in the nose neck and grabbing him by the scruff on the cloak as she threw him through the window. The glass shattered and Lance landing with a horrid thud at the impact. He held his shoulder, believing to have dislocated it. Lee hopped down from above and agreed "You're right...I'm not fit to be Queen yet. But being here." 

She got her scythe ready, gripped firmly in her hand as she was ready to make his head roll. 

"But kicking your a*s is the first step." Lee said. 

"Well said." Lance said, suddenly doing a windmill and tangling Lee's legs with his. Lee tumbled back, falling hard on her back as her scythe skidded away. Lee quickly turned over, but Lance had advanced on her and pinned her down. 

"You're mine now!" Lance said, grabbing a tuff of Lee's hair and revealing her neck. He opened his mouth and bit down. Lee screeched, trying to fight him off but slamming her fist into his cranium. She succeeded when he let out a howl of pain and backed away, his tongue bleeding. Lee covered the wound, though she stopped Lance from taking her blood a small dosage of his venom was circulating through her veins. She forced herself up, hand out stretched and the scythe coming at her command. She felt pain prickle up her arm, the scythe was rejecting her. 

"Need...to fight.." Lee muttered, shaking her head and looking back. Lance was glaring, rage in his eyes as he got his daggers ready. Lee had to remain strong...no matter the cost. 

~ * ~

"DO NOT KILL THEM!" Juno ordered from the skies, Skylar shooting down all the goblins in the sky. The goblins had been defeated but now the Dark Knights had advanced upon them. Juno only hoped the fae's had the will to actually defend them off instead of killing. She cursed as she took out a bottle filled with a green fog, shook it till she heard crackling inside and popped open the cork with her teeth. She chucked it down and the grenade like bottle erupted into a fog. 

"DON'T INHALE IT!" Juno ordered, her plan was to get the Dark Knight confused and bunched into a tight circle where they could subdue them for now until Lee was able to kill Lance. Juno turned her attention to the castle with the now blocked entrance. She cursed under her breath that she couldn't even send communications down to them to ensure they were following the plans.  

She took a small green bean from her sash and ate it. Healing instantly. Putting two fingers to her forehead, the princess focused on Mystery's ki signature. She soon found it, then without a sound she fazed away.