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The young queen stood at the entrance to the temple, with the constable, and three of her most trusted advisors. She massaged her temples, trying to fight off the growing ache. The last few months had been well...Hectic, to say the least. The gathering forces to the west definatly didn't calm her nerves, and these frequent murders did nothing to build her peoples confidence. Rumors were flying, many were ridiculous, but they did their job just the same. The people were beginning to believe that they had been abandoned by the gods, because their queen was daughter to the source of all evil... She really couldn't blame them for resenting her for that. She herself even felt sick at the thought.
The newest victim was daughter to one of the most powerful nobleman in the realm. This was not good.
Last night she had, had to send out envoys to houka, and pearle, asking them to recall some of their representatives. Chief on her mind was the lovely young princess Etsu from Houka, If the emperor lost his eldest child, there was no doubt on her mind that he would march on Esperanza within the hour. Definatley something to be avoided if she could help it.
She also had grown quite fond of Etsu, and didn't want to have to see her layed out neatly on the altar like some kind of doll. Shivers ran up her spine. She turned to the constable, and gripped his arm tightly.
"Why have you not stopped this murderer?"She demanded sharply,
"Night after night, innocents are killed. Did I not tell you to place all your best men on the job. Take care of this man, Im placing my trust in you. I don't want to find any more bodies in this temple you hear?"

Waking up the next night Kado looked around the room and then heard a strange noise from the streets rising up with curiosity he moved towards the window and looked out, and there in the strret was a lady being bantered by 3 shady looking men.
Kado being struck by anger began to grab his head and staggered around on the floor. his demon of anger was rising inside of him and than he began to scratch the ground around him and than reaching for his sword without knowing it himself he broke threw the glass on the window and unseathing his weapon came down upon one of the men and cutting through his colar bone and down the tripeze muscle the man screamed out in agony and fell to the ground in a bloody mass.
than coming up in an upward cicular motion cut another man's underarm and throat, than the remaining man started to charge at him with nothing but his bare fist and kado stuck him threw the middle of the chest and pulled up on his sword causing the bone to split, and the man fell in a heap. Than Kado fell to his knees and than lost conciousness...

A patch of shadows near the entrance of the dark temple throbbed, and a tall slender woman emerged from the darkness. Her long black hair fell down to her waist in waves and her skin was like pale moonglow. Despite the darkness her green eyes glowed cruelly. Her pale thin arms cradled the battered and bloodied body of a woman in her early twenties. The woman was swaddled in a long robe of white silk, and her dark hair was matted and tangled with something that looked an awful lot like blood.
Sibel carried her prize into the temple and layed her out on the altar. She gazed down at the mangled body of her victim and sighed inwardly. Things would be so much easier if they would just cooperate she mused, as she gently stroked the womans tearstained face. She took her hand and whispered a word, a pale, barely audable light formed there and spread up through the limbs, healing the broken body, and cleaning off the layer of blood and gore. Now this woman could be sleeping for all anybody knew. Of course they did know. Every few mornings she could hear the cries of horrer and despair. On those days, she ate breakfast with the window open. She stood, and walked towards the exit, feeling rather pleased with herself when a dark shadow blocked the opening. It was a constable, judging by the many badges and ribbons stitched to the front of his leather jerkin. "Halt!" He cried, raising his sword into a defensive stance, and trying desperatley to see the intruder.
Sibel laughed, a high, cruel laugh that sent shivers down the constables spine. "You dare try to stop me, you pitiful swine. Your like a worm trying to stop a dragon, you have no hope of winning. She smiled, her fanged teeth gleaming. And now I can't let you leave. Her form wavered and disappeared. The constable looked around frantically to locate her, only to feel a hand run down his arm. He turned slowly, to gaze into those green eyes.
"Hello Dear." She smiled, and then forced him to his knees.
He was now shivering untontrollably, as he felt a length of cold steel slide through his ribcage like butter. "Wh-who are you?" He croaked, blood gistening on his lips.
She sighed and straightened her gown, before walking toward the door. "Fools, the always ask the same question, you'd think they'd want to know something more interesting." She turned around to look at the still form of the constable.
"I am the death dealer." She whispered, before shutting the door. And disappearing off into the night.

Jadiera leaned up against the archway and gazed at the berserker.
Only moments before her handmaid had notifyed her of his waking. She had hurried to his chamber so fast she hadn't even had time to dry her hair. It hung damp, down to her waist. and the thin silver circlet upon her brow was slightly askew. Her pleated tunic was of crimson silk, and went down to her knees, with a black belt cinched tightly around her middle. She also wore black leggings, and highly polished workboots. Her only adornments were the crown, that signifyed her position, and a gold ring on her right hand, with her families insignia. She motioned for the servents to leave the room, allowing only two burly guards to stand at attention near the exit. She crossed the room, and sat in one of the high backed chairs near the fireplace. Then, she turned to face the man, and smiled slightly.
"I hope your arrangements suit you sir." She began quietly, " I had requested that you were left unbound, but apparantly My word has no meaning here in my own Palace." she turned to raise a brow at the two guards, who quickly bowed, and untied Kado. She grinned toothily, "Why thank you my good men, now if would be so kind as to leave the room while a have a little chat with this young man?" They nodded, and exited as ordered. That taken care of, the queen turned her attention back to Kado, "That was quite an interesting display back in the city, or at least I thought so. You may be possesed, but your talent is all your own. That reminds me." She pointed to the chest by his bed, "I've had all your weapons cleaned, and polished, You should find them in the second drawer along with a change of clothing."

The little queen sighed, "Im having quite a field day trying to excuse the deaths you caused today..." She suddenly smiled brightly, "Not that I don't have proper respect for the dead, but that fight really was magnificent to watch!" She laughed quietly to herself, "Do you have living arrangements in town?" She questioned idly, scrutinizing him with her gaze, as she waited for his answer. "Maybe Im being blunt, but we could use someone of your...talents, here at the palace, you may have any of the rooms you desire, and I assure you, the pay is decent.

She chuckled, and motioned towards the door,
"Then your free to go...although any such antics like this afternoon will result in your detainment, The constable will only humor me so much." She smiled, " Im not trying to keep you prisoner, nor am I asking out of pity." None of my guards are as good at you in combat, we really could use you here, but I won't take away your freedom, you may come and go as you please. But I don't belive I have your name?"

She sat quietly for a moment... "Kado, herm? My name in Jadeira. You may already know that." She smiled brightly, "Do you think you could teach a few of the guards some of your tactics? It doesn't have to be all of them, but maybe if you taught just one or two, they could teach the rest." She brushed her hair out of her face, and leaned closer, putting her elbows onto her knees, " I don't know why I keep a guard anyway, I can defend myself..." She noted absentmindedly, "Well, someone must guard the ramparts I suppose..." Sighing, she got to her feet, "Well you didn't sleep for very long and I suppose Im not the most entertaining person to talk to." Laughing she walked to the door, " Room keys are on the dresser, your maids can show you where to bathe, food is in the baunquet hall for another few hours, or you can order in your room through one of the kitchenhands. If you need to find my just ask around, Im usually not that hard to find." She opened the door and stepped out into the hall. "oh-one more thing, the practice courts are on the main floor next too the stables. See you around Kado."