As they drew closer to their destination the sounds of war drums would be heard, growing louder with every step. Voices soon came into earshot. The sounds echoed throughout the trail, and fear began to spread throughout the company.

“Listen up!” The leader’s deep voice boomed. “We are here. Prepare yourselves men, this is going to be bloody.”

In that instant, the five paladins unsheathed their swords and turned to the edge of the trail. Looking ahead, Black Shadow could see a large church. Stone towers with archers, just as he expected, remained on watch. A legion of the skeletal creatures stood in front of the large wooden doors, black weapons made of bone in their hands. Others were in front, dancing to the drums, and others were holding flaming torches.

One of the Paladins raised his sword in the air and began to speak. “This is our home, and they can no longer dwell in the sacred halls! Let us unite and destroy these foul creatures! Are you with me?” There was silence other than a few soft voices saying “Yes!” “I said, are you with me?” He said again, raising his sword higher. This time every man in the company raised their weapons as well.

“Yes!” They all shouted.

“Then Let’s do this! Charge!” he said pointing his sword at the church. Black Shadow reached out and grabbed the Paladins arm, stopping him from charging in himself. “How dare you? Withhold me from defending my home?”

Black Shadow simply pointed at the tower tops, the Paladin realizing what he was pointing at, the archers. He just condemned the men to death, every one of them. “Wait! He shouted, but it was too late, nothing would stop the charge at this point.