Blades and Roses

''On a moment's notice, an attack has rocked the Capital. Who are enemy and what is their goal? Chaos has erupted. Now is the time for action.''

Crocus Under Siege
"This isn't the time to argue! We need to get going. Let's do this the simplest way."

Sanjo looked at the others as they stared back at them. The sudden news had shaken everyone up. Everyone had thrown out suggestions on what to do. But no one could come to an agreement. Yet, they all know the palace guard wouldn't hold long by themselves. Sanjo pointed outside the window. "Let's all split up. Everyone on their own. I'll head outside the gate. We don't have time to waste."

Alia nodded in agreement. "I'm with Sanjo on this. I'll head towards the East Wing. Is that fine, Xena?" She asked, turning to her superior. Xena clenched her fist, for something like this to happen on her watch. She was gonna get an earful from Raimo. Her eyes quickly shifted over to Alia. "That's fine. Sorry, your highness. But I have a responsibility over this city and your safety. I'll call the shots."

Joseph shook his head in disagreement. "That's fine. You are a Commander, after all--" Richard tapped Joseph's shoulder suddenly. "Enough, I'm moving out. No time for this!" Richard took off past the prince. He turned and bolted down a corridor. Alia quickly bowed towards Joseph and ran off in the opposite direction. Xena arched an eyebrow as Sanjo walked up closely to the window and faced his palm towards it.

"Oi, what are you doin--" The shattering of glass cut her off instantly. Sanjo blew the window out and began to step over and out of the window. Joseph gaped as the floor was littered glass shards. Xena rubbed her temples, she wanted an explanation and quick. Sanjo peered over his shoulder and waved towards the others. "I'll pay for it, don't get your panties in a knot, Xena. I'm off, " Sanjo said as he vanished in a blur of speed.

Xena wasn't too sure what to say about that, but given the situation, it was the least of her worries. She glared out the window as she watched dark mages charge towards the main entrance. Who, or better said, what group was behind this? Suddenly a smirk crossed her face. She looked at the blown out window. "Well, why waste the chance, " She thought.

Quickly she dashed and leapt out the window into the heart of the entry courtyard.