542: The old Sand Kingdom had split into two between the newly created desert den and the Kingdom Sand Kingdom is called the 'house of the Dragon Knights'. The desert den is mostly filled with bandits and often raid to increase their wealth. However, they made one big mistake and that was invading the castle that houses one of the descendants of Ulir and Winter friend.

Winter was writing his letter back home when Luge burst into his chambers.

"Lord Winter! The desert den has launched an attack on the castle the south/west of us," said Luge

"I see....very well, tell Dazzle, Stormsight and Bog to meet outside. We going to fight these bandits head on." 

"Yes, sir. Should I go alongside you?" 

"Of course you can. It going to be a little difficult. I just hope that Rainbow is alright." 

Rainbow was a friend of mine from Jade academy. The many memories I had during my enrollment into the academy. Rainbow is a descendant of the crusader Ulir but she doesn't process major blood. Meaning she can not wield the Holy bow of Yewfelle. Unlike me, I have major Baldr within me as it allows me to wield swords no problem and I can wield the Tyrfing. If I get my chance to hold it. As Hailstorm is currently wielding it. Hailstorm is my older brother who also has major Baldr blood alongside me. My younger sister Icicle only process minor blood. 

"Hey, I have heard that you needed us," said Dazzle 

"I am ready to be your shield," said Bog 

"And I am ready to assist," said Stormsight

That reminds me, Luge is wearing red armour which shows that he is more serious, Dazzle, on the other hand, is wearing green armour. So he is exactly the opposite of Luge beside the fact that he loves to tease people and woe females, Bog is really strong and tough but.....he not exactly the fastest and will fall behind, Finally and lastly is Stormsight....my half-brother who process minor Baldr blood. He is my strategist and he is much wiser then most of us thought at first. 

 "Good, Bog you be doing guard duty."

"Huh? But why me?" 

"Haha! It because you are way too slow for us." Dazzle tease 

"Oh come on!" 

"Sorry but Dazzle is right, you are much slower then us and it would be better if you stay behind and guard the castle," said Winter

"*sighs* fine, I do as you say, Lord Winter," said Bog 

"That reminds me, Lord Winter, shouldn't we spread out as these bandits will most likely attack the nearby villages," said Stormsight

"I agree, Dazzle and Luge, both of you will save the villages in the north while I head towards the castle myself." 

"But, sir you will be all on your own. We are your knights to protect you and serve you until the very end," said Luge 

"I know but these bandits won't defeat me that easily. Even so it more important to save the villages from those bandits to save our image. After all, some of the Sandwings are a bit afraid of us." 

"Very well Lord Winter, we will obey your orders," said Dazzle 

"Now we can't delay any longer. Advance and stick together!" 

*Winter, Dazzle and Luge exited out of the castle alongside their mounts* 

"Lord Winter! I see some bandits scouting up ahead," shouted Luge 

"Take them out! We can't let them run our element of surprise!"

Winter charges straight ahead as his horse made a lap into the air before landing next to the bandit. In which he quickly lands two strikes with his steel sword while dodging his counter blow.

'These Bandits seen to be only using Axes. I can use my Iron lance for longer reach but it very risky as I could get hooked by the Axe itself. I should use my Steel sword. It will be much harder to hook and can be swing much easier. We are lucky that these bandits aren't wearing chainmail or any type of shields. ' Winter thought as he raises his kite shield to block an incoming Handaxe. 

"Hmm, not bad but you could do better." *removes the Hand Axe off of his Kite shield* 

*Bandit attempts to run away* 

"Hey, don't you dare flee!" *charges forward with his mount in which the Bandit attempts to land a hit on Winter but he dodges it and stabbed him in the chest with his Steel sword* 

"Alright, time to advance to the castle. I hope that Dazzle and Luge are doing alright" 

*In the North* 

"Whoa! That nearly hit me but nice try" said Dazzle as he slashes the bandit twice with his weaker Iron sword. 

"Hey Luge can I get some help here?" 

"*sighs* Alright just get out of the way," said Luge as he finishes him off with his own Steel sword. 

"Nice one Luge." 

"No problem but....what is that?" 

"Is something wrong?" 

"Yea, up ahead. I am seeing a Bandit getting toasted," said Luge 

"Huh? Really? Let check it out." said Dazzle 

"I agree, just be careful."

They both move towards the scene in which they spotted a little Skywing casting a Fire spell with his Fire tome. With him is an Icewing that is also mount but this time is wielding an Axe. 

*Meanwhile at Winter castle* 

"Hmm.....we have arrived at last. I hope that Winter is doing alright against these bandits," said Clay 

"I hope so but if I know him, Winter would go down without a fight." said Peril

"Well, we have to find out for ourselves. Now let get moving now......that reminds me, you didn't have to go with us Starlight. I am sorry that I have to trouble you with this task."

"I know but it is my personal duty to be your right-hand and to ensure your safety," said Starlight 

"....Very well, I let you come with us but please be careful and don't get yourself killed," said Clay as they move forward with their mounts.

"I won't my Lord...I won't."