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Story (c) 2009 by Drako Wolf. All rights reserved. Characters Zach, Len, Amy, King Esper, Captain Collin, Grant, Mary, Raven, Savage, Ken, and Lynn © Drako Wolf

A Knight in Training

"Zach the truth is that when you were only a baby you were brought to me by someone. I didn't find you as I had told you. I would have told you the truth but I was instructed to raise you and never to tell you where you came from until you where ready." Said Len

"And how would you know when I was ready?" said Zach his temper getting the better of him

"I wasn't sure but since you told me the name of the two furs who gave you to Me." said Len pulling out his old pipe and lighting it. "That's better...Zach you asked me a few things growing up that I never gave you an answer for. Well it's time you knew the truth. I knew your mother when she was about to have you. She stayed with me while she awaited her mate to find her. This was during the time of war with an evil fur called Savage."

"Who was he; I've seen him in my dreams." Said Zach

"Don't interrupt me when I'm talking..." yelled Len "Anyway your mother's name was Emily. She was a beautiful husky with a lot of life in her. The reason she was staying with me was because I was one of the last places Savage's army would look for her. He had been told something about her that made him want her dead. As time passed Savage moved his forces toward Maybell so your father came to find her."

"Who is he..."

Len smiled but not in a good way and said "I was shocked to see one of them so close to the city. I know little about your father but I do know that he was a large and powerful Arctic Wolf but I never got his first name. All I know is that I had never seen an Arctic Wolf like him before. He had markings on his body like you do but they covered most of his body forming different shapes. His eyes were a dazzling ice blue, he had the longest claws I had ever seen, and he walked with an air of authority."

Zach was watching Len talk with pent up energy but also at the same time he felt anger at Len for not telling him this sooner. He licked his lips as he concentrated and he said "Wow."

"Your father took your mother and left not saying a single word to me. Time passed then a good friend of mine from way back during the Great War came to me with his friend Mary. They had a child with them that was said to be called Zach." Said Len

Zach blinked and said "But what does that tell me...Who is this Savage and also the king asked me my last name."

Len looked shocked and said "Why would he want to know your last name?"

"When I had to fight to show my skills to The King something happened and whatever I had done made the king ask. He had said that he had only known of one other who could use that attack. But first tell me about Savage." Said Zach

Len puffed his pipe and sighed as he said "First I'll explain the King's question. Your mother had told me about the many different wolf attacks your father could do that no other could. I don't know what your father's first name was but I did know his last. Your last name by blood is McVanson. He was said to be the leader of a powerful tribe and the king was at war with him. He may know your name but wants you to tell him yourself. I think he wants to hold it over your father that you are under him the king. I feared one day this would happen."

"Len I still don't understand."

"You may never understand it all Zach but I can say this, Savage wants you dead. He fears you and what you may be able to do."

"Why should he fear me?"

"I don't know but he's been after you ever since you were born. Word is he killed your mother to get you. If it wasn't for Raven and Marry then you would have never came here." Said Len

"So then she is died?" said Zach his head hanging down

"I believe so."

"I wish I could have met her."

"I know but you can't dwell on the past but look forward to what is to come. If I would have dwelled on every death of a friend or family member in the war then I would have died years ago. Look Zach you'll be going off to Knight Training something no Hybrid has done in two hundred years. You should be proud. Now let's forget these bad times and get you prepared for what is to come. You only have a week." Said Len

"Ok Len, I just wish I could know more." said Zach

"I know but maybe one day you will. Listen you have been given a great chance to do something with your life. Once you start Knight Training you'll forget all about this stuff."

"I hope so, but what do you mean by a chance to do something with my life I don't mind becoming a black smith like you."

"I know you don't and you still can. Take your time to enjoy life then worry about taking over for me. Plus I'm not handing my shop over until I'm dead and I don't see that happening any time soon."

Len winked at him then got up heading toward the forge. Zach watched him go with a sad expiration. He was more grateful to Len than ever now. He had always thought that Len took him out of pity but that wasn't true. He looked at Zach as a son and that was good enough for Zach. Zach got to his paws and walked over to his barn room. Len was right he only had a week to get ready.

"Name." said a grumpy looking feline as he let one Knight in training in at a time

Zach jumped because he wasn't paying attention and didn't know it was his turn. He looked back at the Feline and said "Zach."

The feline sighed and said "What's your last name kid."

Zach waited a moment remember that right as he left what Len had told him about using his father's sir name. Len told him to use his own last name to keep things simple. They didn't want to hand to much information over to the King about Zach's past so Zach said "Riot."

The feline blinked and said "You related to Len Riot."

"He's my kind of Father. He took me in as a child."

The feline seemed to brighten up at once and he said "Good old Len how's he been?"

"Good he owns a Black Smith Shop outside of Maybell. Pardon me for asking sir but did you know Len?"

"Sure did; I was in the same platoon as him during the war. Haven't seen him in years, but maybe I will when you lot finish Training." said the Feline.

"Maybe."

"Well be on your way now, thanks for the nice cheer up."

"Anytime sir." said Zach walking off into the large training grounds

To most the training grounds looked a lot like boot camp. There were training courses, a track for running, a fighting area, an archery area, and a place to practice with weapons. He started to follow the rest of the furs as they made there way over to one of the Training fields. They all grouped up and stood there waiting for something to happen.

Finally something happened and a fur stepped in front of them. Zach jumped when he saw it was Captain Collin. He looked at the small group of furs and said in a loud voice "Good afternoon my young fur's welcome to Camp Royal. My name is Captain Collin James Thornton, you may call me Captain or Captain Collin you got me. If any of you call me by my last name or my middle I'll cut out an eye. Now first off how many do we have here?"

"Thirty my lord." Said a fur to the left of Captain Collin

"Thirty now that's a lot of you. Just so you know only ten of you will be able to make it. I'm not saying we are only taking Ten no, what I mean is from the look of all of you I know only ten will make it. With that said do any of you have anything to ask me?"

The fur next to Zach (a tall husky with black and white fur and blue eye's) put up a hand then said "Captain we have an intruder in our group so it's only twenty nine of us."

"What are you talking about? I see no one here who shouldn't be." said Captain Collin

"The fur next to me is a half breed. The law said no Hybrids are allowed to become a knight. And look at him he even has two tails I mean what kind of freak is he?" said the Husky

Zach was ready to punch the fur when Captain Collin walked over and said "What's your name?"

The husky stood up even straighter and said "Damian sir."

"Ok Damian tell me this if the King said a Hybrid can be a knight what would you say?"

"I would say why would he do that?"

"Then know this Damian; this fur was able to bring down two of my own knights under the Court Guard. He is the apprentice to Len Riot the hero from the Great War. He is also loyal to the crown and a strong fighter from what I can see. Now watch what you say, because saying someone is in my group that shouldn't be is like saying I messed up. So if you don't want to lose an eye then keep your muzzle shut unless it's something about training." Said Captain Collin

Zach wished he hadn't said anything at all. He felt like everyone was looking at him and he didn't like it much. Finally Damian said "Sorry sir it won't happen again."

"Good." said Captain Collin turning, and walking back to his earlier position. "Now I have six barracks for you all to stay its five per barracks. We'll start with the first five then the next and so on and so forth, I want you back here in an hour."

"Yes sir." Yelled the entire group and they all started off toward the Barracks

To Zach's disgust the Husky Damian was in his barracks. Zach knew he would have to put up with it. It would take time for them all to start to trust him. Zach stayed behind the rest as they walked not wanting to get into any fights because of his birth. The King had told him to become a Knight and a Knight he would become.

When they all got to the barracks Zach saw that there was five beds in each one two Bunk beds and one regular bed. Zach walked over to the regular bed knowing the others wouldn't want him to be around them. He put his small bag of belongings under the bed and sat down in it. He looked around and wished he didn't have to put up with the furs that hated his kind but what could you do.

Zach laid himself down and looked up at the ceiling. Two of the guys walked over to him at that point and one said "Hey Hybrid get up."

Zach looked over to them and saw two average looking furs. One was a mutt of some kind and the other a Pit-bull. They didn't look tough so he said "No."

"Hey now jack ass I don't think you understand do you. Get up or we'll make you." Said the Pit-bull

"Why should I?"

"My friend and I are both son's of two lords that's why." Said the Mutt

"So you're not the lord's themselves so I don't have to listen to you." Said Zach closing his eye's

"That's it." yelled the Pit-bull and he grabbed Zach and pulled him to his feet

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. I don't want to have to hurt you." Said Zach

The two laughed and started to punch Zach. Zach took the first two punches to see how strong they were. After a moment Zach lost it and he punched the Pit-bull in the face making him stumble back a bit blood running down his face. The mutt ran at Zach but he dodged and elbowed him in the back making him fall to the ground. The Pit-bull attacked this time but Zach had enough of it and he dodged again grabbed the dog's arm and flipped him over. Zach thought he could hear the wind fly out of the dog.

But before the mutt could do anything the other fur that had entered the barracks with them apart from the husky yelled "Hey stop this at once. If you all keep fighting the Captain will kick us out for sure."

Zach looked over to her and said "Sorry, but they started it."

"Well I'm ending it. You two get up and shut up." Said the Fur

Something seemed strange about the fur to Zach, Her fur was pure white and she looked tough but her scent wasn't like the rest of the Dog's it was more like his own yet wilder. He looked at her then it struck him, why was a female wolf in their barracks.

The two that had started the fight got up holding different parts of their bodies and looking a little pissed. The pit-bull looked over to the white canine and said "Fine but next time we'll get him."

"Yeah I'm sure." Said the white female

She looked back at Zach and said "Hey what's with the look?"

"That scent...I know It." said Zach

Her eyes got big but before she could speak the husky said "What scent you stupid little hybrid? You know what I don't care I'm going for a walk." And with that he turns to leave.

"I don't smell anything but a Female Mutt. You Hybrids much have a bad sense of smell." Said the Pit-Bull

Before Zach could say anything back the white female walked over to Zach took his paw and pulled him from the room. Zach wasn't sure what to think of this but he let her pull him away. She led him only a few feet yards away from the barracks. She let his paw go at some point then she turned on him and said "Do you know?"

"Know what?"

"You said something about my Scent now what is it?"

Zach shook his head and said "I'm not sure it's only that you smell a lot like the one half of me, you know the wolf half."

"I thought so. I guess I can't hide it from someone that is half wolf. But please can you not say anything?" said the Female wolf

"I'm not sure wolves aren't allowed in town or anywhere near it. Why are you here?"

"I'm sick of the world we wolves live in. I used some of the magic of my kind to make myself look like a normal mutt. My names Amy by the way and I think your name was Zach right."

"Yes but why do you want to join the Knights?"

She looked a little scared then said "So that way one day I may be able to show the king that we aren't all bad. Come one Zach look at you; your half wolf can't you give me some kind of brake." Said Amy

Zach smiled and said "It's fine with me as long as you don't mean the kingdom any harm but I want to know two things first."

"Ok."

"First off why is a Female in the barracks with four males and do you have markings on your body as well like I do?" asked Zach

She looked a little shocked when she said "Well first off they don't care if you're male or female for the barracks. If you end up mating then you'll have to face the Captain later. They use it as a way of trust. But what do you mean marking's?"

"I have markings on my chest and I was wondering if all Wolves had them."

"Not all do only a few have them and they are a symbol of power for us. May I see them I may be able to tell what they mean?" Said Amy

Zach lifted his shirt and Amy jumped for a moment. Then she placed a hand on his chest looking closely at the Wolf head and lightning marks on his chest then following them to his back. The look of shock never left her face. When she was done Zach said "Do you know what they are?"

"I'm not sure Zach...I've never seen markings like yours before not even on the leader's body and he is the most powerful of us all."

"So you're saying you can't help me with this." Said Zach

"I didn't say that, the markings are always some kind of power or special ability. The one you have is hard to make out, there are some who can tell you what it means but I can't. To find out you would have to go to one of the tribes and ask a healer. They know all about the old ways and the markings." Said Amy

"Then I'll do that as soon as I'm out of here."

"I wouldn't try it not unless you are careful."

"Why?"

"First if you go to the wolves being half wolf the King may think you are going to help them. Second, most wolves don't care if you're part wolf or not, if you are working for the king they will kill you." Said Amy

"Why are you telling me all this?"

"I'm not sure I guess there is something about you. Let's just say I know what it's like to grow up different from the rest ok." Said Amy

"Ok."

"Well let's get back before those two go saying we're off doing something. Anyway we have to head back to meet with Captain Collin."

"Oh I almost forgot about that, let's go." Said Zach running off

The day's and weeks passed by quickly for Zach the more time he spent learning the movement's and edict of being a knight. A few things started to happen that he didn't expect, One was he started to feel sorry for Damian. The husky wasn't as popular as one would think and he was always getting into fights with the others. Another thing was Zach was at the top of the class from day one and all of his instructors were always kind to him. That was something he didn't think would happen.

As the weeks went by some of the others started to leave the camp. If they couldn't pass a test they had to leave that same day. By the time four months had passed and as Captain Collin had said only ten were still in the Training group. To his amazement the wolf Amy was still with them. She was the only female left now and second in the class next to Zach. Zach knew that he would start to like the life of a knight and he was right.

He was told by Captain Collin that if he passed the Training he would never be looked down on again. Zach took that too heart and may have been why he never gave up. As he had promised he never told anyone who Amy was and they soon became fast friends. They spent most of their free time chatting or practicing their swordsmanship. He felt like he didn't have anything to worry about or not until the night before Graduation that is.

Zach felt something strange on his chest in the middle of the night and he got up to find out what it was. He walked outside to the wash wall that was next to their barracks. He looked down into it to see what was making his chest hurt. When he did he almost screamed. The markings on his chest where glowing a dark blackish red and getting larger. The two lightning bolts now were forking out to make more lines to go down his chest and over his nipples. They circled around them and moved down.

At this point he yelled and ran not knowing what to do. He ran for what seemed like hours but it could only have been a few minutes. When he reached the edge of the woods he dropped to his knees screaming from a pain on his chest. He ripped off his night shirt trying to see if he could make the pain stop. Then something hit him in the back of the head and he blacked out.

He opened his eyes his head throbbing a bit and he found he was looking up at the stars. A white face that he knew entered into his view and it smiled at him and said "Hey there you, you feeling better now?"

Zach felt his chest for a moment they he said "Wow it's not hurting anymore. What did you do Amy?"

Amy helped him up then said "Nothing really. I hit you in the head with a log and that's all."

"But the pain in my chest is gone."

"Yes because you needed to stop freaking out. The pain was from your marking's growing."

Zach looked down quickly at his chest and almost passed out again. The main marking's were still the same, but now more lightning bolts were branching off from the first ones. They now curved and turned to form a kind of jagged heart with the wolf's head in the middle. He ran a finger over them and winced a bit, they seemed to be hot.

"What happened?"

"I'm not sure that only happens to us when we are young and growing. I've never seen them grow as an adult." Said Amy

"They kind of hurt a bit."

"Don't worry they will stop soon. Can I feel them?"

Zach looked at her with a strange look and said "Sure."

She reached down and ran a finger over the new lines then said "Wow I wonder why this happened. They feel so warm and smooth and it looks like it's not just one your fur but on the skin under it too."

"It feels like it."

"Wow." Yipped Amy and she stopped running finger over the markings and placed a hand to her chest

Zach could see a red glow coming from under her tunic and he said "What's that."

"My markings."

"So you do have them too."

"I never said I didn't."

Zach smiled and said "Now I let you see mine so I think it's only far if I get to see yours.

"Did you just try to hit on me?"

"Yeah is it working?"

"Maybe." Said Amy with a grin and she pulled her tunic off showing off her sexy thin body

She only had on her tight white bra and her tight ox hide pants. The bra was hiding most of it but he could see a red marking running on her chest. He moved his paws forward and up a finger under the bra lifting it off her body. Zach could feel his cock twitch a bit as her breasts fell down. She had to have a nice 36-C, not to big but not small at all on her skinny body.

Her marking was a blood red that looked like fire running up her chest up to her shoulders. In the middle was a star and it all flowed together nicely. But as soon as he took off her bra he didn't care much about the markings but more about how beautiful she was. He moved his muzzle closer to her and slowly their lips touched. Zach let his tongue slide into her soft muzzle and he kissed her as deep as he could.

Amy's hands came up running under his chin and over his face then his soft ears. She pulled him close to her letting her soft fur rub against his. Zach moved his hands down running them over her ass the pulling her up. He lifter her up by the ass and while still kissing her he walked over the one of the trees and set her against it. She dug her claws into the tree broke the kiss and said "Take me."

Zach didn't need to be told twice; he pulled down her pants and pulled off her panties. She held herself on the tree the entire time, placing her rear claws into the tree too. He looked at her for a moment the grinned and said "Are you comfortable?"

"A little."

"Good hope you can stay like that for a moment."

She gave him a funny look but Zach didn't care he got on his knees and started to lick her tender lips. She let out a soft moan and her claws dug into the tree. Zach grinned and slid his tongue deeper into her snatch. As he did this he took off his pants and underwear and took hold of his cock pawing off as he licked her pussy lips.

He ran his tongue in and out like he was fucking her making her moan louder and louder. Finally her snatch tightened around his tongue and she let lose. She sprayed her sweet juices all over his muzzle. He lapped it up then licked his lips cleaning as much off as he could. When he was don't he got up and pulled her close. She spotted a spot he had missed and she licked it off then she kissed him deep. As they kissed Zach took his hard cock and slid it gently into her soft pussy.

She let out another moan breaking the kiss and wrapping her legs around his hips then putting her arms on his shoulders. Zach rested her back on to tree then he started to move his hips up and down sliding his cock in deep. She buried her face into his chest breathing hard as she moved her hips up and down meeting his movements. Her caws dug into his back making him clench is teeth as he slammed his cock harder into her.

After a moment she pulled her head out of his chest and pulled his muzzle to hers kissing him deep. They moved faster and faster making out and breathing hard between bursts of making out. The air around them seemed to thicken as their two bodies got hot. Zach wanted to howl to the night sky but he knew it would be a bad idea so he put his face into her breasts and moaned louder.

Zach could feel his climax coming soon so he hammered harder into her. His knot formed and started to pop in and out. Right when he thought he couldn't take it any longer Amy stopped and jumped off him. Zach looked confused and he looked at her with a look that showed it. She smiled and turned him around pushing him into the tree. Then she went down and took his cock into her hot muzzle.

He closed his eyes and moaned again holding her head as she bobbed up and down. She took a hand and ran it up her snatch moving three fingers in and out. Her tongue moved over his cock teasing it as she sucked hard. Zach wasn't sure he could take much more and he was right when she took her free hand and grabbed onto the base of his cock right behind the knot. She squeezed and sucked hard pushing him over the edge.

Zach clenched his teeth to hold back the howl as he shot his thick cum all over her. She swallowed a lot of it and let the last few shot's of cum hit her face. She licked her lips and let his cock go as she shot her own juice all over the ground. Zach fell to his knees and poled her close. He licked off the cum from her face so that way her beauty showed. She held him too and the both rested on the tree a few feet away from the small mess they left.

She put a hand on his face and pulled him into a close kiss. Then she let him go and looked deep into his eyes. She smiled and said "Thanks for that Zach."

"Anytime Amy."

A sad look over took her then she said "But...tomorrow we'll be done with training and we'll be going our separate ways."

Zach's smile vanished as he said "What are you saying?"

"I'm saying that we can't make this go any farther than this. I leave for Zanta and you got back to Maybell it can't work out."

"But I thought this meant something?"

"I know and it did but I can't settle down yet. Please Zach don't make this harder than it already is." said Amy getting to her paws and putting her clothes back on

"O...Ok...I won't." said Zach looking down at his hands

She walked back to him and said "Come on don't look so down, who knows what the future will bring. Come on get dressed and let's get back." Said Amy holding out a hand

He smiled and took it, got dressed and walked back to the barracks with her. He smiled on the outside but he felt as though his heart was being ripped out. They both quietly got back into their own beds and went to sleep. Zach hopped that she didn't hear his soft cries.

The next day was bright and wonderful for the last ten to make it through the training program. They all dressed up in the new armor and chain mail they had been given for this day. None of them wore a sword yet because they would not be allowed one until the king Knighted them. The three left in Zach Barracks including him moved toward the field that was now filled with people come to see the new protectors of the kingdom.

King Esper was standing on a raised platform where ten chairs sat. They all moved up to the platform and took their rightful place behind the king as he looked out on all of his followers. Zach was sitting next to Amy and he took a chance to look at her. She looked at him to and smiled then she patted his hand then put a finger to her lips and said "Shhh."

The king put his arms high into the air and said "Welcome my loyal subjects of the kingdom of Raseri. Today is a great day and one we only have once maybe twice a year adding on new young and brave males and females to the ranks of a Knight. Now you all know that any one may become a soldier but it takes a strong arm and a clever mind to become a knight of my kingdom. Most of you may know that we have had a long and peaceful time these last few years. It's all do to the bravery of the one's who serve our Kingdom."

"Everyday when I wake up I'm proud to say that I live in this kingdom. Now I have a few things to say before I start to Knight the ones who made it through the program. You all know the law that was passed by my father about Hybrids serving as a knight. I still stand by his law and I won't get rid of it but I have changed it somewhat. From this day on only a Hybrid that has lived in the kingdom there entire life and is given promotion by the king may become a Knight. Now with that said if a Hybrid is to become a Knight they will be given the same respect as any other knight. If you insult them then you'll end up in jail or dead, this is my final word on the subject."

"Now with that all said I would like to introduce the first Hybrid to become a Knight of Raseri and the top of the class Zach Riot. Zach please step forward and knell before Me." said the king

Zach did as he was told and looked down as the King continued "By the power of this blade and my name King Esper the sixth I here by name you Sir Zach Riot a Knight of Raseri. May your path be good and long with love and hope. Now rise as one of my Knights. You will now serve in the main Court Guard under Captain Collin." And with that said Zach went back to his seat

The king then looked at Amy the only female and said "The second and most shocking of the ten that made is would be Amy Volt an orphan from a far off town. She is second in the class and the only female to make it. She has overcome the same obstacles as the Male of her class and she still made it and second only to Zach. For a mutt to make it so far is extraordinary and I say I am happy to have her as a Knight. Amy please come and Knell before me. I hear by Name you Sir Amy Volt a Knight of Raseri. I'm sorry for the Sir part but we don't have a title for a Female night we don't get many." Said The King with a smile

He said a few more words about Amy then he was off to the next one and then he finished with Damian. Zach didn't really care so he didn't listen to it. Once he was done they all got up and thanked him at once then it was all done. Everyone cheered and came over to say there congratulations to their friends and family. Zach smiled as he saw Len walking toward him with a big old smile on his face.

"Boy you make an old dog proud. Congratulations to you." Said Len hugging Zach and taking him by surprise

"Thanks Len I'm happy you came."

"Now I may be a grumpy old fart but I can have fun and be fun every so often." Said Len

"Len old boy I'm happy to see you came." Said The King moving through the crowed followed close by Captain Collin and two Knights

They both bowed to the king then Len said "Your majesty I have to say it has been a long time since we met like this. I mean without me bringing you a new sword."

"Len you old fool you don't have to be so formal you know. I mean I was just a young boy at the end of the Great War and you protected my father. If I remember it right you became a great friend to me even when you left after losing your leg. It's hard to believe you did seeing how well you walk and get around. Did you make the fake lag yourself?"

"I did sire, and you know I will always be happy to call you a friend. It's nice to see you got over your snobby attitude. I remember how rude you could be as a child." Said Len

On of the knight was about to say something when King Esper cut him off "Now now you, don't worry about Len, he can speak to me however he wants. Now Len I'm happy your boy did so well he'll make a wonderful Knight but I hope taking him away won't make your swords go bad on me."

"Are you kidding this boy is a great Black Smith but he had to learn from someone just promise me you won't get him killed now. I need to leave the shop to someone when I'm gone. Also I hear the wolf tribes are making trouble for you."

"That they are; don't you worry...But Len I'm sorry to say but the job of King Calls for me to say hi to everyone. I'll talk to you another day and get this boy a proper sword will you. The cost is on me, and I'll see you in a few day's Zach." Said The King walking off

"You too Sire have a good day." Said Zach

Len smiled and said "Well you look good boy come lets get going one thing we both agree on is we both hate parties."

"True but I want to say good bye to...too..." started Zach but as he looked for Amy but he saw that she was nowhere in sight

"What was that now?" said Len looking around to see what Zach was looking for

"Nothing come on I've missed home and look forward to a good night sleep in my own bed." Said Zach and with that they both started off toward home

The next few days seemed to go by fast for Zach; he didn't want to leave home so soon after coming back but new Knights had to live in the Castle so he didn't have a choice. Len was good to him about it, Zach was sure he was going to miss Zach being around but he knew the old Dog wouldn't say it. The last day Zach would be home was also the day he wished never happened.

It was the middle of the day and Zach was out in the far off woods getting fire wood for Len. Len was working in his forge when three furs came into the yard and one yelled "Hello is anyone home?"

Len rolled his eyes and walked outside then he stopped dead in his tracks. Standing in front of him was three tall wolves. One was black the others grey the black one blinked his yellow eye's then said "My name is Grant and I'm looking for someone can you help me?"

"I can try but you know your kind aren't allowed this close to town."

"Is it a problem?" said Grant

"No just making sure you knew, who are you looking for?"

"Well you see I'm not sure what he looks like only his name it should be Zach McVanson."

"And if I even knew this fur why would I tell you where he is?"

"We need him to help us with...problems we are giving with his father's tribe."

Len looked away and said "Well I don't know the fur so you'll have to look somewhere else."

"Well he's a Hybrid you see and I was told he would be living with a blacksmith named Len Riot maybe you know him by the name Zach Riot."

Len turned to look back at them then said "Sorry don't know him now get off my land before I call for the Knight's."

"I'm sorry to have bothered you." Said Grant with a look of anger in his eye's but he turned to leave

"Whatever." Said Len turning to go back into his forge hoping they would leave

Right then something stabbed him in the back twisted then was pulled out. Len let out a loud howl of pain. The black wolf had run a small sword into Len's back damaging vital organs. He laughed and whispered in the dog's ear "As I said my name is Grant leader of my pack. Tell Zach when you see him that we will kill him and his father and the ones who helped him get away. We do this in the name of King Savage. He looks forward to talking with the boy. Pleasant dreams old dog." And with that they left leaving Len to bleed to death.

Zach had heard the howl of pain and came running. He was only a moment too late; as the three wolves rounded the corner of the house Zach came from the woods running as fast as he could. He saw Len on the ground with Blood pooling out from under him.

Zach ran up to him pulled his head up and said "Len no...what happened to you?"

"A...Attacked...wolf named Grant. Enemy of your fathers...Looking for you...He works for Savage." Said Len

Tears ran down Zach's face as he said "Len no this can't be happening."

Len looked up into Zach's eye's and said "My boy you...have much to look forward too...live long...love someone and start a family...There is more to life than to be a Knight...Please I know I won't live from this cut so...get the large oak box that is next to the tools...bring it here."

Still crying Zach went and grabbed the box then took it to Len and said "I have it sir."

"Good...I was hoping to give this to you tonight when you...left but now that won't happen. Open it."

Zach cried harder as he unlatched the oak box and opened it. Inside were two longer than normal Katina swords with a hand and a half hilt, small guard, and a red wrapping round the hilt. On the ends of one hilt was a part that looked like it screwed into something. When Zach looked at the other he saw a hole. The two blades could be fitted together to make one long spear like double ended sword. He pulled them out of their dark red wooden sheath and marveled at the thick and long folded metal that formed the blade. He knew this blade was so sharp it could cut through stone without a problem.

"Master this is a beautiful weapon thank you." Said Zach crying more

Len smiled and said "It's called The Viento Blade or Viento for short...I used a spell I was shown once to...give it power over an element...I did wind...this is a double ended sword katana. I know most Knights use a Broad sword...But you're...not like...the rest...I hope it...serves you...well."

"It will Len...Please just stop talking you can't die." Cried Len

"Silly boy...everyone has to die."

"I'll kill the ones who did this to you...I'll kill them ALL." Yelled Zach

"Don't go getting worked up...don't live...for revenge...live...to...live Zach. I want you listen to me...One day you'll see what the kingdom is really like...when that day's comes...I...want you to...Go find the one in your dream called...Raven. He will have something to show you...But only do it...when you know you have too. Please don't go before then..."

"I won't..." Cried Zach holding Len closer to him

"Zach...you were always my son...maybe not...by...blood...but...you...are my...son and I will always...l...lo...love you..." said Len then his body went limp and his eyes dark

Zach cried for a long time holding the body of the fur that raised him.

They entire town gathered for Len's funeral in which the king himself said a few words. It seemed that Len had been more of a hero than Zach had ever known. The ones who spoke of his past life said things like "Kind, brave, strong, noble." But Zach only remembered him as the grump who would tell you off for something and teach you how to do it right. He would yell at everyone but in a kind way. He was an amazing fur and even thought he had been all those nice things said about him, He would always just be Len to Zach.

When the funeral ended Zach took Viento in his hands strapped one sword to his right hip the other over his back. He walked over to a tree just outside of the grave yard. He drew both blades and slashed at the tree. It fell after a moment leaving a nice clean cut. Zach still didn't know how to use the wind power but he knew that Len wouldn't want him to give up.

"I see he made a wonderful sword for you Sir Zach. I've never heard of a Knight with a katana or two for that matter I think it's a wonderful match for you." said the king taking Zach by surprise

Zach bowed then said "He was a great fur your majesty."

"That he was. May I ask now Sir Zach what you will do with those blades?"

Zach looked the king in the eyes sheathed his swords then said "Easy I'll use them to find the ones who killed him even if I have to kill every last wolf on this planet."

A strange smile came to the King's face as he said "Wonderful Zach Wonderful..."

I'm sorry this took so long to get done but here it is the second story for To Be A King. I'll try my best to get them out a little faster but I can't promise anything.

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