Music played throughout the castle. Men and women gracefully dances. Both king and queen sitting in their throne watching their kingdom move to melody. The knights, suited in silvery armour stood tall guarding the royals. One of them quietly yawn and look at the grand clock. The others stood direct. The music finish and the crowd applaud.

 "Thank you all for attending our annual ball." The king rose. "Tonight is a special night. For many ages our land has been in peace with the neighbouring kingdom. We celebrate the union of the two kingdoms. Join us in glass in hand and welcome our brothers in hands." 

"Here. Here." The crowd cheers. 

"Big brother?" 

One of the knight suddenly broke the silence. "Are we going to visit the town after the change of guard?" 

"Sure." The knight reply. "But first we must do our assignment." 

"What assignment?" The other knight quietly spoke to the other. 

"Don't you remember, the king ask us to visit Viviane." 

"Wonder what his majesty want with her? We never have any more fun big brother." 

"Why do you keep calling me big brother?" The knight asked. "We are not even related." 

"I know. I know. I just like calling you that."

The other guy smile pleasently and pat his head. "You little runt."

The two watch the people listening to the king's speech and everyone took their final bow and started to leave the palace grand hall. The youngest gaze upon an enchanting young woman in the crowd. Her long blonde hair dances as she walks. Holding in her arms an elder. He watch her walk exiting the palace.

"Big brother?" The knight looked up to the other. 

"Hm? What is boy?" 

"Who is that person?" The older one look at the man struggling to walk. 

"That the town kingdom historian. You should know that!" 

"No, no big brother." The other one corrected him. "I'm talking about the tall one." He look at the woman across the room. 

"You mean Arlene? She recently just arrive." 

"Arlene?" The younger knight said to himself.

Once the ballroom cleared from the many visitors. Both knights were summon to king's throne. The kneel before them. "Your majesty." The older one spoke. 

"Arise you two. I have receive some news. A great sorcerer is expect to be here soon. You shall escort him to the crystal lake where Viviane once lived." The king spoke. 

"Yes your majesty." 

"He is a great friend of mine so please treat him well." 

"We will your majesty." The younger of the two said looking up. 

"You will be just meeting him just beyond the forest." 

"Your majesty?" The king look at the younger of the two. 

"Speak up!" 

"Sorry your highness. But may I ask the name of this powerful wizard?" 

"He is quite famous under these part. I'm quite surprise you don't know his name." The king chuckled.

"C'mon your kingly." The younger of the two scratch his head.

"Behave yourself." The older of the two smack him behind his head. 

"Big brother!" The young one said rubbing the pain away.

"Calm down you two." The King smile.  "His name...." The king paused. The two knights look upon him. "......is...."