Quest (KOAK)

Plot
Previously, on Knight of All Knights,

George, Clifton, and James are soldiers in the Roman Army now. It’s been 5 Years since the battle at Camp Bellator ROMAE, and things have changed. The Empire is starting to break apart, and James knows that. He also knows that the emperor is his uncle, and he is secretly engaged to Erica. Erica revealed to James that she is pregnant and they choose names. As they fight, James told George about Erica, and George is fine. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin killed a general, and then headed to La Empira, where General Will lives.

James told George about Erica and the baby. George had a nightmare that foretold future events. James married Erica however the Man in the Shadows attacked and killed Erica. Now, James has been traumatized and George swears Revenge.

Part 1: Old Memories
'''Two Weeks before the previous episode…. '''

“ I have returned to Camp Bellator ROMAE. “

The Man in the Shadows was standing in front of the ruins of Camp Bellator ROMAE, the same camp that George and friends went to 5 years earlier, the same camp that Tomas was killed in. A Storm was coming from the Mountains and heading to the ruins of the Camp.

“ Wow…. Something bad must have happened to it. “

He walked into the camp, passing by the crumbling arch. He looked around, and saw swords and dead bodies. He looked at one person’s skeleton. On the Skelton, the person was wearing a band that said the name of that person.

“ Cyrus…. Hmm. This is the work of something… not from this world. Maybe it was the creature… that saved me. He does have the power…. “

He moved over to his barrack, the same barrack that George used to live in.

Suddenly, memories from the past started coming back to him. He remembered talking with Richard the III and General Will. He remembered practicing with them, and learning with General Regus.

''They were my friends… before they betrayed me. ''

The Man in the Shadows went out of the camp, and thru the woods. Within the next hour, he marched on the path. He saw trees that stood like an earthly column for a temple. He also saw game and other animals. He crossed a river, and by the end, reached to a cave.

It was the same cave that had the strange creature that had attacked George and friends years ago. He noticed a crater on the ground, with goo on it.

“ What the… “

More memories entered his mind of passing the first test, wanting to control Rome, and when he killed one of the soldiers in training, one of Will’s friends.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” yelled Will.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''Why won’t these memories leave me? ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Because …. You are these memories. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Man in the Shadows stopped moving, and looked at the cave.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ You… the creature who saved me. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Should I call you, The Man in the Shadows? Or, should I refer to you as…. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ NO! DON’T refer to me as that. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ You have done well… maybe you should be my herald. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ I am my own person. I will do as I please. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ For now. But remember who gave you life. And Remember who can take it back. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Voice in his head, the monster’s voice disappeared, as the Man in the Shadows looked at his old home.

Part 2: Prepare For A Quest
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ERICA! ERICA! NOOOOOOOOOOOO! PLEASE, NOOOO….ERICA PLEASE, NOOOOO!!!!! “ James cried out as his house burned to the ground.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">James, Clifton and I stood outside of James’s House, which was on fire. The Man the Shadows had just killed Erica, and her unborn child. I was in shock, and had no idea about what to do.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ This…. is horrible. “ Clifton told me.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ I know. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ What are we going to do? “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I looked at James as he cried out in misery, and I thought to myself,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''This Man… this man just killed my Sister in-law and my unborn nephew or niece. I cannot allow him to escape Justice. ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ We…. Are going to get revenge. We are going to hunt him down. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">3 Days later….

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">James had gone sane once more, and we were getting our things together. However, we had agreed, that once we left, we would never return. We were going to get revenge, even if he had to die. I went to James, as we discussed where we thought the Man in the Shadows would attack next.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ He’s attacked Erica and he tried to kill us. He’s going after us and our family. That means… he most likely is going after our Mother. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Mother…. We haven’t seen her for years. “ I replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ I have. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I looked at him, and I got angry.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ HAVE YOU SEEN EVERYONE? ERICA, MOM, WHAT’S NEXT, A SECRET UNCLE? “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">James looked at me, uncomfortably, and that’s when I knew.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Are you kidding me? WE HAVE A SECRET UNCLE THAT YOU KNEW ABOUT? AND YOU DIDN’T TELL ME? WHERE IS HE? WHO IS HE? “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">James looked at me, and then spoke the truth.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ His name is Patrick. He’s our father’s uncle and the emperor of Rome. George, I have been keeping secrets from you. I’m sorry for that, but I’ve been worried that you would be upset with me. Listen…. We’ll look for Mom first. Then, we’ll head for our uncle. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ James, we still have to go to Rome to get Supplies. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Fine. We’ll make sure he’s safe, and warn him. “ <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding: 0in; border: currentColor; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;">Soon, we took the few supplies and put them our horses. I got on Vectis, James had got on praecox, and Clifton got on Frater. We took one last look at the ruins of the wedding, and then rode to Rome. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">'''One Day Later…. '''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ James… I’m a busy man, a busy emperor, I have many duties to fulfill. What is it?” Emperor Patrick asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ PATRICK, YOU ARE IN MORTAL DANGER! “ I shouted at him.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He stopped looking at laws and maps, but then looked at me.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Mortal Danger…. James. What is going on? “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Patrick, I think is going someone is going to try and kill you. There is this man, The Man in the Shadows. He just killed Erica. He almost killed me and George. He’s going after the family. We have to stop him, but I had to warn you first. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ James… I have guards, other soldiers and generals. Maybe General Will can come from his retirement and …. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 362.25pt;"> “Sir, he is dead. I truly believe the Man in the Shadows also killed him. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Emperor Patrick looked at me, in shock.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ How?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Doors were open, so it was a more public talk. A guard passed by.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ You, guard. Come here. “ my uncle said to him.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Guard went up to him and said,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Sir. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ When did we find out about the death of General Will?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ About 6 and a half weeks ago. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He looked down to the table and the floor, trying to collect his thoughts.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ He…. Even though I never went to Camp Bellator ROMAE, it was after they left camp that we became friends. If this … Man in the Shadows can kill General Will…. He can kill anyone. James…. I’ll get more guards. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ He can hide in the shadows, and if you see fog, run. Even if Rome has to be emperorless for a while. Uncle, please. Stay outside, away from the buildings. Go…. Go to Camp Bellator ROMAE. Get supplies, like food and blankets. If you must, become one of the normal citizens. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ I’ll stay here. If I see fog, or a sign that he might be here, I’ll become a peasant so he can’t find me. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Good. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Suddenly, George came into the office.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Hey…. Un…cle. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Our uncle looked at me and asked,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ You told him?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Yeah. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ George….. I’m … sorry we didn’t tell you earlier… but I’m a busy man. I don’t have time for family. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Yeah. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I knew right then things had gotten awkward, so I motioned George to leave, sure that he had all the supplies. I left, but then I stopped in the hall. As George left, our uncle said,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ George…. Be sure to be careful. “

Part 3: Quest
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">James and Clifton came with me out of Rome, and into the empire. We traveled into the forest, where James explained to me where he had seen Mom.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ I was in the market… a year ago. I was with Erica… when I saw her. Mom… a little older but looked the same. I went to her, and I said Hi. She knew it was me the moment she saw me. We went out of the city and had a little picnic. There, I told her about everything we had gone thru, and Uncle Patrick, and Erica. She couldn’t go to the wedding though. She has to work every day super hard to even get some food on the table. She’s paying her dues, suffering for all the people she made suffer. But, she gave me a map to where her home is. Its deep in the woods. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We went on horseback with our supplies, traveling thru the mountains and the land of the Empire. It was so vast, as Hawks flew above, fish swam in the rivers near us, and game wandered in the woods. It took hours to reach the halfway mark. However, there was a river in front of us, 50 feet below. In front of us, on the ground level, was a wooden bridge.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Oh man… “ Clifton started.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Okay… lets send Vectis forward first. Then James and his horse. I’ll go… and then Clifton and his horse. “ I said. O

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We decided to go with that. I told Vectis to go forward with one word.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“PROFICIO! “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Vectis went across the bridge, and nothing happened. He got to the other side with no accidents or injuries. Then James traveled on his horse across the bridge.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Please… Please don’t let something happen to him. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">James was half way, when I decided ….

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ You know… let’s just go. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I followed James, and then Clifton and his horse, Frater followed.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We were cautious, and James had almost reached the end when…

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Be careful sons of Richard… for when the sun goes down… you fall into … THE SHADOWS! “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I turned around, and saw him.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ You!”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Man in the Shadows ran towards them, and slashed Clifton’s horse. Frater cried out in pain, as the Man in the Shadows cut a piece of Rope that held the bag of supplies on Frater. The Supplies fell down, and Clifton’s horse panicked. The Animal went back, and fell off the bridge.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ NOOOOOO!” Clifton yelled.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We out our swords out and I ran towards the Man in the Shadows. We clashed our swords and then there was sparks.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ George… you young fool. You will not be able to save the one you love. You see… everything Is going according to plan. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ And what is the next part of this plan?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ That’s simple. Its destroying this bridge. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">He punched me in the face, and I fell down. I saw him cut the rope on the right, and suddenly, the bridge flipped to one side.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">I grapped on to dear life, and so did the Man in the Shadows. I looked at James, and saw his horse had gone to the other side. He was holding part of the bridge, and I held my sword in my right hand.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ YOU’RE MAD!”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ NO… I’m a genius. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">The Man in the Shadows’s sword attacked him, aiming for his head. The Two swords met each other, sparks forming from the force of the strike. The Two Men stand in one place, and then quickly strike for each other. Once again, the blades hit each other, and then George ducks down and points the sword at him. The Villian hits the sword.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“Excellent form ... But how's your footwork?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">The Man in the Shadows then went for George’s legs. But, George kicked the Man’s sword, knocking it out of his hand and to the river below.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: center 3.25in;">“ Arahhh! “ The Man screamed in Frustration.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">However, the Man in the Shadows started using his hands to move towards Clifton. He kicked Clifton in the face, and kicked him in the face. Clifton climed upwards, and while on the top of the bridge, which was once the left side, passed the Man in the Shadows and George.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">The Man went back to George and once more they started to duel again. George went for the sinster man’s arm, but he punched George in the face, stopping George’s moves. James had also gotten to the other side.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">''There’s only one way to finish this….. ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ Are you truly certain that you can defeat me? “ his foe asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ There’s only one way to defeat you. IT’S CALLED SUDDEN DEATH! “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">I grabbed The Man in the Shadows and then cut the other rope. We fell down, falling to our dooms. Certain that I would die, I let go of the Man of the Shadows and closed my eyes. Luckily, I had my hands out and open. As I fell, I grabbed part of the canyon and stopped falling. I hung on it, and realized…. I might be able to survive. Suddenly, half the bridge came down, and I was just at the bottom. I grabbed onto what now was a ladder, and started climbing up. I looked back down, and saw the Man in the Shadows was still alive, as he had fallen on a ledge. Now he was starting to climb back up.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ Oh man….”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">Soon, I got up, and met the rest of the gang.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ George… I thought you had been… killed. “ James told me.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ Na… but we have to hurry. You know who is still alive. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">Clifton got on James’s horse, since his was dead. We started riding as fast as our horses would go. A few hours later, we settled down, made some food, and went to sleep. However, before I fell asleep, I thought I saw something move in the shadows.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">'''The Next Day… '''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ Nooo ….” I said, looking at the house.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">We had woke up, traveled thru the forest, passed a waterfall, and now we were our Mom’s house. There was blood on the door, and I knew what had happened. We left our horses outside, and slowly entered the house.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">As I pushed open the door, I smelled blood too. I saw a little table and a small a different couch. I moved onwards, to the kitchen and dining room area. What I saw was horrifying and something I will not forget.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">It was our mom. She was the same as she was 5 years ago save for a few wrinkles. Blond hair, some scars, and her hair was cut short. But unlike 5 years ago, go, she had a knife in her chest. She was bloody and dead.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ Nooo… not her. “ James said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">The two of us started to tear up. Erica was dead, our father was dead, and so was our mother. We had almost no family left.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ ARGAHHH! WHY? WHYYYY!!!!??? “ I raged.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">Then, I lost control of myself. I blew up, raged at everything that had happened. I took my sword and started beating up things. Entering the kitchiten, I destroyed the plates and silverware. Then, I traveled across the house and started destroying things. Statues and paintings of the Gods, doors, and I punched the wall 17 times.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">“ WHYY? WHY ME? WHY?????”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 194.25pt;">Calming down, I sat down. I then found a note stabbed by knife on the table. I took out the knife, and picked up the note. It was from the Man in the Shadows.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''To James and George, the sons of Richard the III, ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''You really think that you can stop me just by following me? I am the Man in the Shadows. I knew after the wedding you would look for your mother. Luckily, I saw her after I left the wedding. So, I followed her, and you. Then, when we got here, I stabbed her. I am everything you fear. You cannot stop me. Do you believe that in conflict, that you will win? Do you have the idea that you are pure and you can stop me? ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''Your quest is failing. Your motives are false. If you want to stop me, or at least attempt to, go to the place where the Soldier’s Tomb lies. I am heading there. Stop me if you can. But should you give up, place the knife that kept the note on the table in front of the house. ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''I am your enemy and destroyer, ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''The Man in the Shadows. ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">''P.S. Go to the place where HE died. ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I looked at the note, and started to realize what was going on.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ It’s a trap. “ James said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ Yeah… and I think I know where he’s heading. I’ve heard about this place… but I never knew…. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ What?” Clifton replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I looked at them, and James started to also connect the dots.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ George… are you thinking what I’m thinking?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">“ James, the Man in the Shadows…. Is heading to the Accona Desert. He’s heading… to the site where our father died. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">TO BE CONTUINED IN EPISODE 6 OF SEASON 2 OF KNIGHT OF ALL KNIGHTS, “ TOMB “!

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">IN 4 DAYS, KOAK WILL GO BACK IN TIME…. AND REVEAL THE ORIGINS OF RICHARD THE III!

Main Characters

 * George (Story Teller)
 * James (Story Teller)


 * Clifton
 * Emperor Patrick
 * George and James's Mom
 * Richard the III (Mentioned)
 * General Will (Mentioned)
 * General Regus (Flashback)
 * Cyrus (deceased)
 * Erica (mentioned)
 * Other soliders of Camp Bellator ROMAE
 * Others

Villians

 * The Man in the Shadows
 * Monster's Voice

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Trivia

 * The Mom was suppose to die in the next episode, but Sci thought of other things
 * The Accona Desert is a real life place today.
 * The Man in the Shadows has connections with the strange beast that has been haunting George.
 * The Man in the Shadows once was friends with Will and Richard.
 * The Emprmor is revealed to be named Patrick.
 * Emperor Patrick is named after one of the Forever Kings in AF and UA.
 * The Next episode will take place before Origin, so Tomb takes place one minute after this episode.