His helm sparkled bright
Silver armor glistening with a mixture,
Rubies red and glistening sweat.
Mighty sword having drunk its fill he stood still.
None could stand in his way,
Those who tried their blood the earth drank,
The sight of him was as beautiful as it was grotesque.
The doom of men he was.
The army roared in anticipation,
He removed his helm and walked over the blood to the last man who stood. A pitiable sight it is to see death stride forward.
The king spoke 'why do you still hold that sword, all that could be lost is lost, your life now has no meaning why should i grant you the death of a hero'
And the last man spoke 'it is said that you are a fair and great king, it is said that you have mercy , then show me that all they say is true. If i can strike down this monster that you unleashed on my men, you shall let me go in peace to my home where my beautiful woman waits and i will submit to ur will'
'So be it' said the king
Then slayer of men spoke ' this man is half dead if he wishes to die so be it. But let us duel like the ancients no armour no shield just a sword and death'
With that he removed his armour and walked to meet his destiny,
He saw her like he remembered her,
Shining black hair and those beautiful big eyes
that seemed to sing to him whenever if saw her.
He remembered it all hiding in the glade to watch her dance.
Remembering the way she sang.
He remembered the day she ran upto to him and said
She had found love.
That day he lost himself to death
And now he would have his redemption.
He looked into the eyes of the man who took her away from him.
He saw defeat in his eyes
As steel struck steel
He saw her ask and he could not deny her anything.
It would be over in a flash
He would lunge and he parry and let his steel roll over his throat letting lose his final cut.
The last warrior lunged
and when he looked up he saw his steel go through
the heart of the man who he thought was death himself.
As he took his last breath through the froth of blood.
He said 'love her'
In disbelief all men present looked on.
And forever it shall be sung
'he loved her and she loved another'
