Paladin's quest Chapter 1 In the lands of lore,the monsters roam free and feared. The most feared is the undead. The beings which can respawn and repair themselves unless destroyed by light. The Paladin,a warrior of light, was made to combat the evil of undeads. Let us begin the tale. In a dank dark cemetery, Three paladins eagerly await. "Why are we here?" asked the first paladin. "We've been over this.The axe lies here!" said another. But while they were conversing,10 holes opened up. And out of them came hundreds of spiders and bugs,followed by skeleton warriors. "On your feet!" said one of the paladins. They picked up their weapons and began battling. One paladin swung away 3 skeletons with a massive scythe,another used a powerful mace to shatter the ground under 3 of the skeletons with an energy rush.The third gripped a massive blade and swung at 3 skeletons. With one measly weak one left,they thought they would win. But the last skeleton's eyes glowed purple and it rose into the air. All of a sudden,the leftover bones from the destroyed warriors connected to the last one,and more skeleton corpses rose from the ground,with the exception of zombie flesh. Then, standing before the three paladins was a massive zombie warrior with bones and metal for armor. And using it's powers,itmade a gigantic stone mace rise from the ground. It lifted it, feeling as light as a feather to the beast. He impaled into the ground, and killed the 3 paladins that stood in it's way. All that was left was broken weaponry, armor, and pools of blood. The beast roared, and returned into the many things it was. All the undead crawled back into the ground, and any sign of them rising out of it magically dissapated. Chapter 2 The next day, in a small little town simply called Lore, A young man awoke. At the age of 15, Artix Kreiger is able to try out for a position of paladin. He used his hands and moved around his dark brown hair. He headed down the wooden stairs, to see his mother preparing breakfast for him and her. "Hello,Mother.As you know,I have to leave early today to meet with Vincent and Rolith!" Artix said. "But of course,dear.Have some breakfast first." His mother replied. After breakfast, He ran out the door, with his longsword on his back. While running, he was stopped by a faimiliar face, long lush black hair, with his face obscured by his hood, showing his bright blue eyes, glowing like two sapphires. "Where are you going,Kreiger?" said the mysterious person. "Oh!Hey,Vincent!I was just going to find you and Rolith.Where is he?" Artix asked. "Already there.Are we going,or not?" Vincent replied, walking ahead. Artix caught up with him and eventually got to the palace. "Welcome.The others are waiting fore you inside." said a female knight. They walked in and saw a small group. In the back,they could see Rolith. "Hey guys!Over here!" Rolith said.They ran to him and asked him about the test." We split into groups of 3 and have to do something extraordinary." Rolith said. And so,they made a small group and began to brainstorm. I know,let's capture a theif!" Artix says. "Okay,but who to catch?" Vincent replied. They finally reached a conclusion to find and capture Vaz Striker, the most wanted deputy. They packed their weapons and headed off. Chapter 3 "The bandit camp's just up ahead." Said Rolith,holding the map ."All we have to do is ambush them from the wall and we'll do this easily." Vincent says. They make it to the west wall. "Here it is.Let do this." Artix said.He and vincent pulled out their swords and scaled the wall. Rolith climbed up with his daggers. They spotted the tent and began to hide. After carefully sneaking past the guards they entered the tent. "Vaz Striker,prepare to be turned in!" Artix yelled. The thief turned around and readied his mace. Vincent grabbed it in a flash and left a wound on Vaz's hand. "You little pest!I'll kill you and all of your friends!" And so, Vaz stood back up and ready to strike, broad mace in hand. He prepared a strike so viscious, it pummeled into Vincent's left arm. He did not scream. He let the armor slide off his hand. Underneath, was a gold metal prosthectic limb. He lifted his eyes. They had turned from bright sapphires,to rubies as red as blood. He spoke no words. Only let out an angry expression. He smiled,staring enraged. His teeth,were now fangs. He lifted his blade high,and backlashed it.It was now sideways.He put his other hand on it.A small trigger came out of a hole on the blade. Then a hole appeared on the top of the blade. He pulled the trigger and fired a blast.This was an immense blast.Vaz was caught.There was only screams of agony,and then,nothing. Vincent fell to the floor,his eyes back to normal and his teeth were as well. He got up.All that was left of vaz striker?A circle of blood inside a ring of ash on the bandit camp wall.They all stood in the charred remains of Vaz's tent. Chapter 4 Vincnet turned around,and headed back.The others followed.All the bandits just stood up against the wall,and let the three go by.So they had headed back to town. All the townspeople stood outside their houses,watching the three go by. Almost all of the villagers had their eyes on Artix. They headed back to the castle.Only to find guarduans and nobles discussing.The village elder lifted his head.And walked to Artix. "Artix,my boy we have some terrible news." The elder told Artix "I belive we should let Artix be,Rolith." Vincent said. "Agreed." Rolith replied. "Artix!We'll wait in the hall.Take your time." Vincent and Rolith spent about 20 minutes in the hall,walking back and forth. Artix opened the doors,hanging his head. "Everything-" But before Rolith could respond,Artix ran out of the castle,bursting with tears. "Wait up Artix!" Rolith said,trying to catch up,but vincent grabbed him. "Let him be. It's best." Vincent told him.Later,Rolith was explained the story. "What!?!" Rolith said. "That's correct.She died shortly after we dispatched the groups out to do their extraordinary feats." The Elder Replied with a worried expression,tugging his long, grey beard. "The funeral is the week after tommorow's coronation.I believe Artix will make a fine warrior.With a perfect role of defending this castle!".The next day,Artix awoke from his bed,and picked up his sword.He ran right out the door,Without realizing that he doesn't have his mother awake waiting for him. Chapter 5 While running,he noticed vincent was just heading out of his house,putting a refurbished piece of armor over the mysterious metal limb."What's up with that limb?Where did it come from?", These thoughts swirling around in his head,as he approcahed him. Rolith ran up behind them just as soon as the two had begun walking to the tower. "Looks like the ceromonie's just begining!" Vincent says,just as they reach the door.They file on through,and get in the graduating line. Only two other people were in front of them.The others that had graduated are all seated,awaiting for the begining of their adventures.The two ahead of them were twins,so to speed up the process,they graduated both at once."And now, Lizzie and Mirabelle Evon!" The two girls approached, both handed a rolled up slip. "That leaves the three members of team 13. I feel they as well should all come at once. And last but not least.....Rolith Kaans,Vincent Malifact and Artix Kreiger!" Said the noble, proudly. The three boys grabbed their slips and stood in the middle of the seats. "And that concludes our graduation ceremony today. You may now visit trainers in the skills you desire!" And so, the team was off. Artix was a little behind, thinking about the funeral a week from now. "What if I do not make it because of a monster attack holding me back in another land? Wait. What Am I worrying about? I have 2 great friends to help me. I have no worries whatsoever." And with that,he jetted ahead and lead the team away,off on a journey to find mentors and officially battle evil!