"Empress . . Empress . . what to do? We fight?"

A low growling and unfamiliar voice came from somewhere behind Bette. It was the broken English of a Gooru, the brunette easily recognized it. Some of Jodi’s army had stayed behind, probably hidden somewhere.

"No, we’re leaving. But take her"

N-no . .

Bette didn’t have the strength to speak, her body felt like it was on fire and freezing over at the same time.

She felt strong, rough Gooru hands grip her shoulders tightly. She winced as she felt a sharp nail sink inside the wound on her shoulder.

"Be careful with her idiot!"

Bette assumed that Jodi smacked the Gooru because he grunted and jerked forward, the nail sinking in deeper. Bette was much too tired to care about the pain however.

"Don’t you fucking dare!"

Tina. Sweet beautiful Tina.

The blonde had a sword in her hand, Bette had no idea where she got it from but listened as it was Tina swung it around wildly. The sound of metal slashing quickly though the air was heard over and over. Tina must have been swinging it to keep the Gooru at bay.

A set of heavy footsteps stumbled back and another, lighter set stepped forward.

"What on Earth do you think you’re going to do with that toothpick, Princess?"

"If you step any closer . . I’ll kill you myself"

Jodi laughed, "Is that so?"

"Try me bitch"

Bette wanted to smile at the fire in Tina. She was so proud of her lover. There was so much confidence and protectiveness in the blonde’s tone, Bette knew that Tina wouldn’t back down for anyone. God how she loved her Princess.

Shane was crouched beside the King, tending to him before she left him to the other soldiers as they picked him up as gently as possible. They quickly carted him towards the castle as Shane went to stand beside Tina.

Another round of clanging metal was heard as more soldiers made their way onto the scene.