Before Bo Ailun knew what hit him the bride disappeared into the forest. "Damn it," he swore as he swung his sword slicing the incoming arrow in two.
"Hold the fort!" yelled Bo Ailun and the soldiers reacted swiftly, drawing their weapons and engaging in combat with the unseen enemy. Bo Ailun ran after their young master's bride as the battlefield erupted with clashing steel, shouts, and cries.
Qie Xieling ignored the noise behind him as he ran. His eyes darted, searching for an escape route. When he heard the thunderous sound of a waterfall he ran in that direction.