“Again!” The deep voice rung through the air. The swords held in tight grips before the heaves of strength caused them to collide. The males practically dancing as their they swung and dodged the sharp blades. The yard was full of green grass as heat struck down on those around. The tired pants and grunts of the males battling could be heard softly with how quiet the bystanders were, but soon the male with gold helmet wear dipped and slid his foot from under the other male—causing him to stumble and land onto his back. He grunted as he looked through his sweat covered brows and bronze helmet to feel the point of a sword tip on his throat. He gulped in slight fear, but also the anger; he knew he lost.

“Dead! Stand soldier.” The voice of authority rang in the summer air. The gold helmet male looked at his fallen partner and smirked in victory; not bothering to lend a hand as he walked away to stand aligned. The other male stood up with a sneer in anger as he dusted off his harem pants and leather brown vest; removing his chain gear with anger as he stood next to the cocky male next to him.

“Kibum wins again.” The males revealed their blonde hairs that stuck to their foreheads in dirt and sweat by taking off their helmets. Kibum smirked as bowed to the King and Queen or as he calls them; his parents. The annual soldier battles coming to an end with Kibums “flawless” victory. He knew this was the time to make his father satisfied in his choice to let Kibum run the military and alliance plans.

“I hope you the battle was to your liking my king and queen.” A tall male with short black hair bowed as he placed a closed fist to his heart. He was wearing his rogue red draping clothing with black embroidered family heir symbol that decorated his pale blue sash across his chest.

“Stand General Minho; it was a—interesting performance. I expect Kibum to show better and cleaner finishes next time. Please work harder General Choi—your father did.” With that the King left with his nose up high as the queen blew her son a sweet kiss as she followed her husband. Kibum clenched his teeth in anger as he slammed his sword to the ground as he marched away to his tent. Minho following quietly as the rest of the soldiers cleaned up the small battle patch and went back to practicing or guarding among themselves.

“Kibum—come on; you know your father is hard to please.” Minho did his best to calm his best friend before he busted a vessel and had some poor soul beheaded to please himself.

“He is the most picky son of a ; how was I not perfect?!” Kibum screeched as his hand maids undressed him and got a bath ready. The ladies doing their best to be quick or else they might end as the ones on the chopping block.

“You must watch your language Kibum—you never know who will hear, but if I may say; you were pretty sloppy. You could have finished Sunggyu four swings back, but you showed off again and let your moves become loose. If this was a real fight—you could have been hurt--you must think smarter Kibum.”

“Yah—I didn’t ask for your lecture Minho. But fine—I’ll work harder, but not today. We have an early day tomorrow. We have to go to the next west kingdom to discuss trading and possible alliance.”

“I hate going through that forest—filled with those retched wood elves. I heard their dirty and wear tattered clothing and smell foul.” Minho cracked causing Kibum to laugh as he emerged himself in the warm bath and the ladies began cleaning his sticky skin; Minho not caring since he’s seen Kibum like this for many years now.

“I also heard that they’re the ugliest of the elf descents. How dreadful—I guess we have to make peace with it in order to go through the best we can.” Kibum sighed in boredom as he thought of the trip through the evergreen forest.

Wood elves—how 'dreadful' indeed...

Characters

Kim Kibum

150 years old (23 in human)

Description: Cocky, arrogant, stubborn, and all around diva. He believes those around him should bow to their knees in his presence. His only true friend being Minho himself since they were kids. Though Kibum is strong and dominant; he is weaker then he lets on. He has a soft spot for cute things, but no one knows of this side of him; not even Minho. He also tries his best to stand tall next to his even more arrogant older brother Soo Hyun. He is more masculine and all around daddys' perfect boy. The competition strong within the family; so strong there might even be hatred.

Looks: Vivid blue eyes, pure blonde hair that hangs to the tip of his ears and slightly feminine features with cat shaped eyes.

Skills: Swords and horse riding, but has a hidden interest to shot bow and arrows.

Choi Minho

150 years old (23 human years)

Description: General and second in command of the High Elves soldiers. Young and determined to show the king and queen the same dedication his father gave. He has been best friends with Kibum since childhood and is the only one that can handle the young princes' outburst. He is strong, fast, and atheltic; the perfect soldier. Yet due to this perfect exterior he tends to come off very cocky and high and mighty--believing he is better than anyone that steps to him; never found a true challenge. Not afraid to show his strength--he is arrogant and proud; a true manly man.

Looks: Handsome, strong build, big vivid blue eyes, and round lips

Skills: Sword fighting and Hand-To-Hand combat. 

Kim Jonghyun

160 years old (25 human years)

Description: Jonghyun runs the west Evergreen forest along with his best friend Taemin. His father is the Wood Elves "king" per se, but Jonghyun's father was never one for noble names; they pissed him off. Jonghyun being the same way; no one ever calls him Prince; he might kill someone then. Wood elves the free spirited type; they don't like chains or battles, so their hatred for High elves was very strong. Jonghyun's runs deeper than anyone else’s, but he never explains—only Taemin knows the truth. He sings and serenades the village families for enjoyment—his village adoring him. But most of his time is spent deep in the Evergreen forest with Taemin; wasting away in peace and serenity.

Looks: Sharp features with long pointed ears with two gold ears that are pierced through the tips, deep green eyes like the forest, perfect plush lips, and lean stomach decorated with perfect muscles.

Skills: Spears and Strategy

Lee Taemin

130 years old (21 human years)

Description: Vibrant young elf with a wondering spirit. Always wanted to travel beyond the Evergreen forest, but ever since his horrid experience; he never wanted to travel out again. He loves the forest; his favorite place to dance and climb freely without worry. He has a slick mouth and quick temper—has low tolerance for show offs. He also tends to lose his cool if ever mistaken as a female or even remotely called one. Yet, once under his hard exterior is a young man with a heart of gold.

Looks: Innocent green eyes, pink plump lips, long and lean body, long brown hair

Skills: Bow and Arrow and Climbing

Lee Jinki

170 years old (26 human years)

Description: Caring and bright—a true selfless elf. Yet his background and ancestry says different. Jinki is a Dark Elf; the dark lords of the Southern Kingdom. His family rules the lands with black magic and strong force, making him the prince of the Southern Kingdom. His father wanting him to step to the plate and lead their soldiers in combat and destroy the Northern High Elves. Though dark magic is forbidden within most other kingdoms and districts, only the Dark elves with royal blood may use it, but it has to be within their blood. Jinki happened to be blessed with the dark curse along with his father. Though he never uses it how his father so deeply wish he did.

Looks: Purple eyes, plump lips, and sweet smile, dark red/brown hair