Memories: The Return Of Death

[Two Days Later]

[The Imperial Castle Astron]

The sun is about to set as it paints the sky beautiful shades of colours. The is a celebration at the imperial Castle's hall. Two men are standing by the path leading to the castle 's hall. One is the man who was sent by the emperor to get Ryuga some days back, Shadow. The other is Commander Collen of the imperial forces.

The empire has three main forces and their captains all answer to Commander Collen.

"The emperor appears to be busy these days. Maybe I should have prepared a training exercise instead of a feast. What do you think?" Commander Collen asked the lieutenant with, feigning a smile.

"His majesty 's orders were to do what the empire has been doing all along. Besides, I think his majesty is well aware of what is going on." The lieutenant gave his honest thoughts.

"He is not doing anything even though his empire is under attack. The imperial Castle gets attacked. Then a tomb of an ancient is broken into. And yesterday…" he lowered his voice. And continued with gritted teeth. "The head of a possible horseman went missing. We don't even know where he is."

The lieutenant showed no emotion at all. He was unmoved by all of this. He stood still and just looked at the frustrated man with him. "Commander, I advised you to make a celebration because I knew something was going to happen. This was the best way to lure the horseman into a trap". He spoke with a plain voice. As if he was reading a plain text.

"I see. So this is what he wanted me to do." The commander 's face became relaxed and he took a deep breath through the nose and out the mouth. He took out a silver crystal in the shape of a sphere and hands it to Shadow. "Lieutenant. Deliver this to the captain of the Second Force. Tell him I am in need of the help of his best ten men. Please have have them here by nightfall."

Shadow takes it and left. Walking away without a word. His name really explained him fully.

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Ryuga is lying down on the roof of the castle, feeling the warmth of the setting sun with his eyes closed. Allura and Ryukka call out for him through window him and he sits up casually.

"I think I deserve a little break, wouldn't you say so."

"We just wanted to join you but, you know who, needs your help. Apparently someone made a gossip about your know what. And now, no one is even wants to dance with her. I just wanted to let you know." Allura explains with her arms folded.

Ryuga closed his eyes as if contemplating on what to do. In a short moment he got up and walked to them. "I think we should get into it now. What do you say , my little sisters?" Ryuga spoke with a smile and Allura could already guess what he meant.

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[The Ceremony Hall]

Everyone is dressed formally. Nobles in their best outfits. The people wore masks covering their faces. The whole hall looking elegant, fit for royalty. The majestic decoration was noticeable. Multiple tables filled with anything one could ever want to eat. Salads, beverages, sweets, cakes, meat and many more….

Step step. Step step. Step step….

The chatting withing the hall all ceased as everyone paid attention to the source of the footsteps. Their attention and gazes all went to the entrance where the large doors opened revealing three people. A male and two females on each of his arms.

Ryuga wearing black from head to toe. Black pants and shoes. A black suit and shirt. His blue eyes complementing his fine skin perfectly.

Ryukka in a blue dress that spread out at the feet. The colour very similar to her hair colour. Allura in a white dress with golden spots over the chest. White high heels.

The walked in and took the masks provided by the door. Ryuga the white one, Ryukka black and Allura blue. They took their seats and Ryuga went to Irla.

"I hear you've been kept waiting because of me. Mind if I am punished with a dance?" Ryuga held out his hand with a smile. Ielaywas about to speak but he added. "If you're have any scolding or rejection, please tell me on the dance floor."

Irla took Ryuga 's hand elegantly and walked to dance with him. Everyone was left in awe. Surprise evident on their faces. The other necromarcs were perplexed by the unfolding events.

By the understanding of the nobles, anyone who is daring enough to even try to into a relationship with the princess is only a candidate applying for death. In simple terms, suicide.

Ryuga and Irla just went on dancing without any care. Paying no attention to any possible whispers and gossips around them.

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Allura in her seat noticed Ash leaving the hall quietly. She got up and followed him.

"Hey Ash where are you going? You know the party is still ongoing." She called out to him and he stopped walking. Turning around slowly, like he was caught doing something.

"I thought I would just….. you know know —" he laughs lightly. His gaze darted around.

Just then a huge tremor shook the entire imperial grounds. It was the signalling of the imperial Castle 's barrier being tampered with. The attention of every resident within the imperial grounds was focused at the glowing barrier.

Another tremor shook, resonating through out the entire imperial grounds. This time, the dome of barrier around the imperial grounds and imperial Castle Astron, both shattered like glass and a huge amount of energy was felt by every single individual.

"Your majesty, I hope you're aware of what you made me do?" Commander Collen spoke looking at the shattering barrier. It's debri rained down across the land.

Irla sensed the barrier shattering and ran out of the hall alone. Ryuga realised that Allura was not in the hall and ran out after Irla to find her.

A man on a horse made of black magic stands by the imperial gates. He is wearing a helmet with feathers and and an old armour. The horseman of death.

"Hyaa!" He rode his horse and headed to the imperial hall. Black cloud of dust and a trail of withering plants followed him.

Getting closer to the hall, the horseman used creation spell <Kreashen> and dark magic to make a black sword. His horse picked up the pace as it galloped heading to the hall.

Ash and Allura came into his sight sight and just then, Ash realised the unavoidable danger infront of them.

He reached for Allur to teleport but the horseman caught him the very instant he came into contact with her.

Ash felt a huge force pulling him back by the colae and mercilessly crushing him into the ground. He ignored the pain and rolled away a few metres. His daggers flash in his hands and he gets up quickly. The moment he raises his head the horse 's feet come down, ready to stomp on him with crushing might. He ducked and slipped beneath it, slashing it below, from front to the back.

He ran to Allura but the horseman was off his horse and he appeared between them. He punched Allura in the stomach, knocking her out. Ash raged at him with speed and swung his hand down to stab with all his might. The horseman simply blocked with his hand. The dagger punched through his hand but he didn't even flinch.

"Hahahaha…. Very good boy. You have great potential, come back when it awakens." He grabbed Ash by the hand, along with the dagger piercing his hand. "<Gravity Crush>" the horseman Casted. This spell crushes the opponent with the pure force of gravity.

He left Ash and walked to Allura. He picked her up carried her on his shoulder. He walked to his horse and rode away without a word.

"Allura." Ash's eyes teared up as he lied on the ground helplessly. His vision became blurred and he lost consciousness.

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