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Prince Nuada still lay soundly asleep for the next few minutes before arousing, scratching his bare chest and getting dressed. He had the final piece to the crown and he was going to awaken the golden army, proud that he had come this far and was one step closer to having a world changing victory. The prince smiled, seeing his beautiful girlfriend. "Good morning love." He said, picking up the crown and holding it in his hand for a moment. Thoughts wandered in and out of his brilliant mind, making him smile. Today, I will rewrite history. Change the world and make it better. He thought proudly, beginning to walk out. and continue on his way to where the golden army was stored to sleep.

Rachael jumped at the sound of his voice, "Good morning." She said and looked over at him. Taking a moment she walked over to him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "I'll be back I have to go and check on something." She said before walking down a long corridor. She needed to be away from him and this was the best way to do it.

Prince Nuada nodded and in returned kissed her cheek. "Okay, but don't stay out too late. I want you to witness the army being awaken, such a beautiful sight." He said with a smirk. As he hooked the crown to his belt he looked up at Rachael as she was walking away. Something's wrong. He thought suspiciously, deciding not to question it. As he continued on his walk his sister joined him, walking sadly at his side. Nuada kept an eye out as he walked to the top of the platform, waiting for the agents to arrive.

Rachael walked out to the above world, taking big gulps of breath as she noticed a plane nearing. The agents. She grumbled hateful things under her breath before disappearing back underground. She ran as fast as her long slender legs could carry her, making it to the platform in less than 20 minutes. By that time she was gasping for air. "Prince!" She called, making it to him. "The agents, they have arrived." She said, scoffing at the name.

Prince Nuada nodded once before smiling. He took the crown from his belt and placed it on his head, waiting a few moments before they were even down there too take Rachael's hand. "Tonight, we will celebrate with the victory." He said with a confident smile as he kissed her on the lips. "Now, why don't you go and wait over there until I need you by my side. You know, to surprise our guests when they get here." He said with a smirk before letting her hand go.

Rachael smiled and looked over to a tall curtain off to the side, chosing this to be her hiding spot. Though she wanted to talk to him now she decided to talk to him later. It would be better if they were already victorious to know the news. Princess Nuala though could tell there was something wrong with Rachael. She thought hat something might be bothering her or Rachael may be sick, but instead of question she simply shrugged the feeling off. Rachael walking behind the curtain and waiting. Behind the tall curtains she pushed her wings from her back, a skill she learned to master, and let them fold onto her back. For the first time, she too was in a dress.

Prince Nuada watched his war princess go over to the curtain and pull her wings out. He smiled and winked at her before turning towards the door. When he finally saw the crew stepping in he grew even more confident and cocky. Elizabeth was the first one to catch his eye as he began to reach for his blade, placing his hand finally on the tip. Thoughts began storming around in his mind. Once you start this battle, awaken this army, there is no turning back. All of the people like her- He glanced at Rachael. will be lost. Do I need to put her as an outcast for my own special desires? I cannot make her unhappy but I cannot let there people live. I think I should surrender now. He thought, growing even more angry. He pushed the thoughts out of his head and stood firmly on the platform, sister at his arm.

When Elizabeth stepped in Red too was at her arm, followed by Abe and Johann Kraus. A new and now former agent that had joined the crew. Red looked around before directly at the prince, "Is this the path you want to take Prince?" He asked plainly, pulling his gun from it's holster. Rachael jumped at the sound of his voice. For some reason she thought he wouldn't even be here with them, it surprised her. As Rachael continued to stand behind the curtain and await for the signal she looked at her now husband, such a beautiful man. His features seemed a bit more chiseled in this lighting and his hair seemed a few Cm longer than before. His muscles had grown in size and he was just a bit taller. Rachael blinked over and over again. This isn't a dream. She thought, soon feeling again sick to her stomach and uneasy about this fight. "After all, there is 4 of us and only ONE of you." Red chimed in again.

Prince Nuada gave a smile and then a grin. "It is." He said before looking over at his weapon. "But there is something you need to know before this, for I am not alone." He said and extended his arm out to the side, motioning with his body language for Rachael to come over and join by her side. All the while Abraham was watching intently, finally realizing another heart beating behind the curtain. He had a prediction of who it may be but he remained quiet in case he was wrong. Nuada took in a deep breath and awaited his lover.

Rachael took a deep breath before looking over at her prince, walking out in front of everyone. She could hear Red gasp quietly, catching her attention. She turned and smirked at them before finally getting to Prince Nuada's side. Rachael smiled again, "Hello all." She said with a sinister grin. Red stepped forward, "Rachael!" Deep down, he was worried more about her safety than his. The yellow eyed beauty shot him a poisonous look before smiling bigger.
"Rachael this isn't the way you need to go out."
"This is the way I chose, and I will not abandon it now, not for anyone."
"Even an old friend?" Red said, sounding hurt for the first time.
Rachael shook her head, "I don't make friends, I make victims." She hissed. Red shook his head and rushed forward about 5 more steps, "But you don't have to be like that! Join with us NOW or fall with this kingdom!" Red pleaded for the last time. A silence arose, "I will not fall." She hissed.

Prince Nuada smiled and placed his arm around her. "Fall? In my kingdom? I believe not." He said with confidence, pulling his spear from its holster. Nuada then unbuckled the crown from his belt and placed it on his head, using the ancient powers to awaken the sleeping army. "Kill them." He ordered loudly, the huge machines beginning to surround the BPRD agents.

Rachael looked over at them and then at the prince, "You said you wouldn't hurt them!" She exclaimed, grabbing his arm and pulling him. "You lied to me!" She exclaimed again, tears brewing. She knew that there would be nothing she could do for her friends now that the army was awaken. Rachael and the Prince had talked a few months ago and he promised her friends would not be harmed in any way. How could he tell her that then turn and lie to her face. Princess Nuala stood back from her brother, tears brewing in her eyes as well. She would have to witness her boyfriend be killed along with his comrades at the mercy of her brother.

Prince Nuada snatched away from her with pride as he witnessed the agents beginning to fight. "Pick your weaponry demon." He spoke to Red, stepping off the platform and walking a few feet in front of him. The prince was using his spear as always, a very helpful and useful weapon that he could move easily. Not thinking much about how Rachael had acted Prince Nuada payed no attention to the real stress in her voice, his big ego wouldn't allow him to notice such small things and actually care.

Rachael stumbled backward but regained her footing, glancing over toward Princess Nuala who was weeping quietly. She knew that what her brother had done may have cost the world and the safety of all its people. There was nothing anybody could do now to help stop the army, that is of course unless the crown that Prince Nuada was wearing was destroyed. But how would anyone be able to get to it? The Prince was very stealthy and always alert, making it almost impossible to sneak up on him.

Prince Nuada glanced back only once before beginning a fight that would rage on for at least an hour. He knew what he was getting himself into and he had no intention of loosing or giving up his thrown that easily. As arrogant and as cocky as he may have been Nuada had a very good tactic and very good thinking into what he was doing. This would be the legendary battle against Friends and Enemies. The good. The bad. And the Worst.