~ Imperial Games~ Tashbaan

[Connavar]

The massive Coliseum was lined with citizens from Tashbaan. In honor of Emperor Connavar's success in the Tribal Wars he had ordered a week of Games and Feasting. All of the citizens loved there new Emperor. Before the great games began he walked down to the Middle of the Coliseum." My people!" He shouted with a large smile on his face. Instantly the crowds silented to listen to him." I have taken the tribes like a I promised you I would. Our armies number into well over sixty-thousand now. We control the largest fighting force this world has ever known!" He shouted proudly. An eruption of applause emitted from the crowd and soon died away as he spoke again." I promised you I would dominate the Tribes did I not!?" He yelled." Well here you are My People. Leader of The Strongest Tribe. Chief Daegon!" The applause died away into boos as the massive Chieftain stepped out and walked towards the center of the ring." For your amusement, My People. I will fight this man, to the death, for you!" The crowd erupted again and the two warriors backed away from each other. The applause and shouts died away as the men looked at each other." Well, Emperor, it seems I die here. Even if I slay you, your men will bring me down." He said with his thick accent." True Daegon, so die with honor. Give these people a show." Connavar said. To his ears there was silence. Only the sound of his heart beating and his even breathing. then suddenly The Calormen Leader burst forward. Each of his swords in hand. The Chieftain was wielding a massive ax, which he swung at the incoming Emperor. Connavar jumped into the air and flipped over his head. He landed behind Daegon, and ducked as the ax did a backslash and nearly took his head off. Connavar stood still and when Deagon slashed at him again, he jumped into the air and landed an the massive ax head. There he stood for sometime, starring into the eyes of his opponent. The man knew he had lost. In a sudden movement, Connavar burst forward and each of his blades wrapped around the mans neck, when the Emperor landed he tossed the body, who's head had been severed, straight into the Lion pit. Cheers and applause surged all around him as the crowds chanted his name. Connavar only smiled and sheathed his blades. He walked towards a door in the massive Coliseum and disappeared into it.

Ten minutes later he appeared in the Royal box, where his Magicians where along with two of his Generals and his favorite concubine, Bella. The Emperor sat down and grabbed a goblet filled with Unicorn blood, and watered down with wine. At the moment two Honor Guardsmen were facing of against a horde of tribesman and panthers. The sound of battle could be heard, along with the cheers of his people. The Emperor watched with detachted amusement as blood was spilled, and then slaves ran out to cover it with sand. Soon they were onto the second fight. A captured Griffon, whos wings had been destroyed to stop it''s attempted escapes, and a Ogre they had found in te mountains. this specific battle promised to be a long one, yet the Emperor still held little attention. His thoughts still drifting back to the Lion, Aslan.

[Amira]

Amira's dress flowed behind her as she walked up the stairs and made her way to the royal balcony...she slowly slipped off her hood so that the guards would let her by..she then shifted past one of the magicians, and stood beside connavar..she slowly put her hand on his shoulder, very gently, as if trying to stir him from his obvious state of thought. "connavar?.."she said in a quiet sort of voice.

[Connavar]

The Emperor was still thinking about the great Lion, but then he heard the voice of Amira. His Brothers Wife. Hs looked up at her." Out." He ordered and all of his Magicians and soldiers left, even the Concubine stepped out, but not before glaring at Amira. Connavar always favored her over the other women, and they werent' even lovers." What is it?" The Emperor asked motioning for her to sit down beside him. The sound og the Ogre and Griffon could be plainly heard. The Emperor contiuned to sip at his wine." Is everything alright, or are you just paying me a visit?"

[Amira]

she nodded and slowly took her seat..she then turned her head to him "I just wanted to come see you..forgive me if my presence is a burden sire..." She said in the same quiet and peaceful tone as before..true, Connavar was her friend, but she was still frightened greatly of him.

[Connavar]

The Emperor smiled at Amira." You know I always welcome your company." He said giving her a small smile." But please I know I have asked you before, but you have nothing to fear from me." He reassured her." Have I ever mistreated?" The Emperor asked. True, even though she was the Wife of his Brother. Who Connavar ahd killed for the Throne, The Emperor still respected Amira and had let her stay in the Palace.

[Amira]

She shook her head and looked into his eyes, still a bit timidly "No, ofcourse not..you have been ever kind and gracious and shown me unabiding patience.." This time her words came out a bit more boldly, as if she was more confident, which she was now.

[Connavar]

He looked back out to the fight. With a smirk and raised his hand and arrows poured down killing both the fighting beasts. Next his Hell Legion marched out. Ten of them, and thirty-five tribesmen came out. This was to show how much better his warriors were then the barbarians." If I killed you I would have no one worth my time to talk to. You truly are an amazing woman Amira." He said glancing over at her." You deserve every ounce of respect I give you." He said as the fight began the crowds screaming in favor of the Legion.

[Amira]

She looked out at the fight..and then turned to him "I thank you for your words..I would've surely have been dead if it weren't for you my lord, I cannot express my gratefulness to you for taking me in" She said in a half smile...she then scanned through the people in the crowd then looked down at the tribesmen and the legion. "They have no hope against your worthy warriors Connavar...they aren't even worthy of your men "

[Connavar]

He smiled at her. The Legionnaires had alllifted there shields at once and where pushing the raving tribesmen back, while the second rank pierced them with spears. Unit fighting at it's best, the exact way they were taught." You would've survived. your a resourceful woman, and most men fall foolishly to your beauty. Just like my brother did." He said still watching the battle. His Legionnaires had almost completely destroyed the tribesman with only one death. when he finally invaded Narnia it would stand no chance. Espicially with Archland as an ally now.

[Amira]

She nodded "Thank you...I believe your brothers love was a false one...You are correct, for it did seem as if my beauty was his only want, and my body was just his possesion..." She had still loved Connavar's brother..but she knew he hadn't really loved her..she looked at him "May I fight my lord?...It has been long since I have felt the adrenaline rush of battle..."

[Connavar]

Connavar looked over at her." Of course you can." He said as the Legionnaires finished off the last tribesman. They held there weapons up in victory and the crowd screamed and applauded for them." Go down to the armory. There you may take what you need and then go to the Arena, you will also chose what it is you fight."

[Amelia]

Amelia was waiting down with the other soldiers. She held onto her spear as her two scimitars were in the sheaths at her sides. She waited for someone to pick to fight her as she began to practice with her spear. Her movements where like fluid. Clear and very quick. But she had a certain grace and beauty with it as well.

[Amira]

She nodded and then walked down to the armory...she didn't need much...she got one gauntlet, a breastplate and a bit of chainmail, then she was ready...she had her two shortswords concealed in the chainmail, positioned where no harm would come to her, and she also had her trustworthy double ended spear...she chose to fight an ogre who was about 11 feet tall...she went onto the battlefield and stood in the middle..the crowd didn't know she was a woman, for her hair was in a bun and concealed under a small headpiece...the ogre slowly stepped out and faced her..she prepared herself and waited for the emperor's word to fight*

[Connavar]

Connavar sat in his Throne with a bored look on his face. In some ways he hoped she wouldl ose, just to seethe crowds reaction, but she knew the Ogre had lost before it even stepped into the arena." Fight!" He yelled as the crowds erupted in noise making there wagers, most in favor of the Ogre.

[Amelia]

Amelia heard another fight comencing as she listened to the roar of the crowd. She sighed as she sits down on a bench as she watched the people around her. Waiting for her moment.