{"id":4725,"date":"2026-06-06T05:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4725"},"modified":"2026-06-06T05:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:30:22","slug":"full-stormfire-never-forgot-the-prince","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4725","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; STORMFIRE NEVER FORGOT THE PRINCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road outside Briar Village had always been a place where unwanted things ended up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broken carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dead branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abandoned animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And on that cold autumn morning, a dying horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain had turned the road into a sea of mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villagers walked past without a second glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merchants hurried along with their wagons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody paid attention to the collapsed animal lying beside the ditch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody except a twelve-year-old boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His name was Aiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing patched clothes far too large for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An orphan, according to everyone who knew him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nobody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A child who survived by helping blacksmiths, carrying water, and sleeping in an abandoned shed outside the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet something about the horse stopped him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animal looked ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its ribs pushed through its skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its mane was tangled and filthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old scars covered its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One eye was half-closed from exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse barely seemed alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden watched as two traders approached it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Get up!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A whip struck its side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse flinched weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it could not stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traders cursed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another whip followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villagers barely reacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To them, it was just an old horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useless animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Aiden stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Stop!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traders turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You&#8217;re hurting him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The larger trader smirked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This beast is slowing us down.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;He can&#8217;t even walk.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then let him rest.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The men burst into laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd joined them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger trader raised his whip again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden moved instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throwing himself between the horse and the blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain exploded across his shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whip struck him instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps echoed from nearby villagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trader blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You stupid brat.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden refused to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trader lifted the whip again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stood his ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His shoulder burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes watered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But he stayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd shook their heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Foolish child.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Risking himself for a horse.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Not worth it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden ignored them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly, he knelt beside the animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse watched him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For several minutes, Aiden removed splinters embedded in its injured leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He cleaned old wounds with water from his flask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he offered the remaining water to the horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animal hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then drank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden smiled softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;There you go.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse stared at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in years, nobody was demanding anything from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody was beating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody was treating it like a tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its gaze locked onto the boy&#8217;s chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is it?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animal&#8217;s breathing changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then a faint golden glow appeared beneath layers of dirt on its forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd stepped backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is that?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glow brightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steadily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient markings hidden beneath mud emerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strange crest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One nobody had seen in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden light spread across the symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traders dropped their whips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear replaced arrogance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse slowly rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not like an exhausted animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not like a dying creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like something awakening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power surged through its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its muscles tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its posture straightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its mane whipped wildly despite the still air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then its eyes ignited with golden fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villagers stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several people screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse reared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thunderous cry exploded across the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound rolled through forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group of royal knights riding patrol instantly stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead knight nearly fell from his saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cry came again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man&#8217;s face turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He knew that sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every veteran knight knew it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet unmistakable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Ride!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The patrol immediately changed direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within minutes, armored riders burst through the trees and onto the muddy road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villagers scattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traders stepped away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead knight saw the glowing symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His horse nearly stopped beneath him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For several seconds he simply stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unable to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Stormfire.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name escaped his lips like a prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villagers exchanged confused glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traders looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every knight immediately dismounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One after another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then dropped to one knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal knights did not kneel before animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet here they were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heads bowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respectfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reverently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead knight approached slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes never left the horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stormfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legendary warhorse of King Aldric the Just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse that carried the king through the War of Three Crowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse believed lost twelve years ago when the royal family was destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse every knight in the kingdom thought was dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet somehow it stood before them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villagers remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Stormfire turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward Aiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And slowly knelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road fell completely silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a single sound remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse gently pressed its muzzle against his chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movement shifted the torn collar of his shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-270.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-270.png 497w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-270-269x300.png 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something slipped free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silver medallion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worn smooth by years of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead knight saw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And his world stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hands began trembling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symbol engraved on the medallion matched the glowing brand on Stormfire&#8217;s forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Crest of House Valerian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lost bloodline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dead dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villagers stared at the knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight stared at the medallion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then at Aiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then back again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face turned white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he had seen that crest before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the royal archives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In statues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In paintings hidden deep beneath the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crest of Prince Lucian Valerian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The infant prince who supposedly died during the Fall of the Crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twelve years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact same age as Aiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight slowly removed his helmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is your name?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Aiden.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight nodded weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;And where did you get that medallion?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy touched it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My mother gave it to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your mother?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiden nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Before she died.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stormfire never moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse continued kneeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As though guarding something precious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead knight looked closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then noticed another detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small birthmark near Aiden&#8217;s neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crescent shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His heart nearly stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal family carried the same mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old knight remembered the stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The queen&#8217;s newborn son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The birthmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The missing child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night the palace burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pieces suddenly fit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another rider spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice barely above a whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Captain&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead knight looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The younger knight pointed toward Stormfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears filled the animal&#8217;s glowing eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old horse had searched for twelve years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twelve years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across battlefields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Searching for the child it failed to protect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Searching for the last member of its family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now it had finally found him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The realization broke something inside the old knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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