The Core of the Kingdom
Captain Arin came to a slowing pace and looked over at Leon. The silent bond that existed between them went back and forth in their minds—they were coming up to the door of the kingdom's very heart, where the strongest and most influential individual of Moonstone Kingdom lived: The King of Moonstone.
As they approached the grand gate into the interior palace complex, Leon paused, his eyes flicking momentarily over the imposing edifice. The gate was tall and stately, decorated with fine carvings of old symbols and shining silver trim that glinted in the morning light. Leon stopped for a moment, drinking in the historic import of the location. Then, with a serene face hiding his subdued wonder, he moved forward again, Arin at his heels.
