Twisted Roots (Complete Edition)

Act II Scene IV

[The Forest of Moore Depths, Enter several Unknown SOLDIERs accompanied by disguised Rahmanus knights]

Disguised Knight #1: He did come through this way correct?

Unknown SOLDIER #1: Of course, we saw him flee into the forest, the trail ends here though. Search the area.

[Clyde Arrowny hides in the darkness surrounded by the presence of the Shadows]

Shadow #1: You know now the world is against you, both man and monster.

Shadow #2: You have done us many favours.

Shadow #3: Yes, many favours.

Shadow #1: Now let us return the favour, let us in, open yourself to the anger and sadness you feel.

Shadow #2: So you may learn and grow strong.

Shadow #3: Yes, strong.

Clyde Arrowny: I have nothing left to lose, I can only gain. The dead demand justice, the wrongly fallen laid to rest knowing they have been avenged. I cannot get out of this situation alive, not without your service. I give my all to your teachings, your dark arts and guidance. Fill me with your hate so I can give them the justice they long for. I pledge my soul, my allegiance to your training. Teach me so I may learn, so I may grow to become what I was not, so I may gain what I have lacked, so that Bonnie may rest in peace.

Shadow #1: We shall teach you the secrets of our kind, you shall learn what no mere mortal has ever had the power to achieve.

[Clyde lowers his head kneeling in desperation before the Shadows]

[The Shadows surround Clyde as he releases all his built up emotions, the forest depths turn dead silent, the air becomes cold as Clyde's eyes lose all colour. The darkness fills the area and the stench of death lingers as the sneaking whispers give Clyde a newfound power]

Disguised Knight #2: [grips nose firmly] by the gods, what is this stench?

Unknown SOLDIER #1: Stay on your guard, there is an evil presence, it is not the young prince, engage only if necessary.

[Enter Clyde Arrowny holding his father's dagger in his right hand clutching it tightly. The direct source of the evil presence surrounds him]

Clyde Arrowny: Are you sure about that?

[The several disguised knights & unknown SOLDIERs point their arms at Clyde]