Arcon awakes

[arcon]

Rasen stood over Arcon as he finally opened his eyes. Arcon managed a weak pale smile before trying to speak. His first attempt produced only a low whisper that Rasen could not understand. Mariss came forward from the rear and handed Rasen a damp cloth she had acquired from one of the guards. As Rasen wiped his kings forehead Arcons father stepped from amid the shadows. He had stepped back from the party when his son had fainted.

"My father, he lives". Arcon manged to say in a low but steady voice.
Rasen and Mariss looked at each other but had no words as Arcons father knelt down by his sons side and whispered into his ear.

[arcon]

Rasen held the head of his beloved King Arcon. A small tear began to roll down his face. "Whats wrong my king?" In a faint but yet audible whisper Arcon replied," Arconia is dying." What should we do my-lord? Rasen asked ,his face pale with disbelief. "Take your knife my good soldier and plunge it into my heart! " Rasen looked up at Arcons father-a blank looked stretched arcoss his face. Arcons father did not speak. He simply nodded his head in approval of his sons request.

Suddenly Mariss came forward and screamed "NOOOOOOOOOOO"! pulling her knife she dove toward Rasen in full flight. Rasen turned, the knife piercing his left shoulder instead of entering his heart. As he pulled his own knife ,Rasen fell backwards into Arcons father knocking him off his feet. The old man scrambled to free himself from the struggle as Rasen and Mariss regained their footing. Both hesitated before lunging toward each other. Arcon had risen to his feet ,the bow he'd taken from a nearby guard was drawn and his aim was set. Another tear was on his cheek as he let the arrow fly.