Her eyes widened as she saw an array of arrows fall from the trees. There was no time to respond but still she reacted instantly, running to Tina and yelling out one name.

"Kit!"

Kit looked up and saw the arrows, immediately throwing up her arms and casting a shield but not before some arrows made it through. Bette ran at full speed, tackling Tina to the floor and covering her lover’s body with her own.

The remaining arrows bounced off the shield as the women instinctively ducked for cover.

"What’s going on?" Alice yelled out from behind Tasha.

"Its an ambush! Tash, Shane get ready!" Bette called out.

Bette glanced down at Tina, stroking the blond hair from her face.

"Are you okay?"

Tina nodded just as the last arrow hit Kit’s shield. The sounds of loud grunts and battle cries filled the air and Bette nodded in response to Tina.

"Stay close" Bete spoke softly before climbing off Tina and helping her lover to her feet.

She held onto Tina’s hand and grabbed her sword with the other just as Tina’s father’s army emerged from the forest in every direction.

"Circle formation! Just like back at the castle, maidens in the center!"

Bette yelled out her orders as she held her ground with Tina to her left, Shane to her right and Tasha behind her. Carmen, Alice and Jenny quickly entered the safety zone of the circle while Kit remained on the outside, squeezing herself between Bette and Shane.

"What are you doing?" Bette asked her.

"Sorry baby sis but I’m not sitting battles out anymore, I can help"

Bette wanted to argue but she knew Kit was right, they needed the help.

The army was massive, it seemed like there was no end and Bette inwardly cursed as they approached.

"Don’t attack until they get close. Whatever you do, don’t break the circle"

Bette glanced at Tina who was gripping her sword tightly in hand. Her body was constantly moving, it was obvious she was ready for the fight. Bette leaned close and spoke softly.