“Did you know all of them?” he asked.
“Most,” Marsonee replied. “They were fishermen, shepherds, and even a tax collector. Once they heard the calling of their King, they were never the same.”
“I hope we are worthy of the tremendous task before us,” Justin said.
“The King does not see us as we are, but rather as He has made us to be,” Marsonee answered. “Already I have seen you change.”
Rainna entered the room.
“I went to Franco’s door,” she said. “He was not there.”
Justin sighed. “I had thought maybe…”
“We cannot force him to join with us,” Marsonee remarked. “We must respect his free will.”
Justin raised the cross necklace to his lips. There was a blinding flash of light and the Golden Knight appeared. He raised his helmet visor to reveal Justin’s face.
“Rainna, if you will join me at the head table on the right side,” the Golden Knight instructed.
“Of course,” she answered. Rainna walked over to the cross table. She placed the Book in the center. The Golden Knight removed the necklace from the sword’s handle and placed it around Rainna’s neck. She smiled.
Suddenly, Demetrius stormed into the room.
“Wait!” the old priest called out.
The Golden Knight and Rainna turned.
“There is another,” Demetrius said.
Franco walked into the chamber dressed in a white robe.
“He wanted to be dressed appropriately for this day,” Demetrius finished.
“I ask for forgiveness,” Franco humbly said. “I ask to join you.”
“Franco, if you will join me at the head table at the left side,” the Golden Knight said. Franco did. The Golden Knight removed the cross necklace from the sword’s handle and placed it around Franco’s neck. “Rainna, remove your boots. Franco, please remove your sandals.”
As Rainna and Franco did as they were instructed, Marsonee walked to the corner of the chamber. Demetrius handed him a small bowl filled with water and a cloth. The archangel returned to the head table. He knelt down and washed Rainna’s feet.
“I cleanse you and purify you with water,” Marsonee chanted, “to sanctify you as a servant to all people, to the Golden Knight, and to your King.”
When he had finished, Marsonee washed Franco’s feet. Then the archangel rose and walked back to where Demetrius stood. The Golden Knight extended his arms.
“I have chosen you. The King has chosen you. We are the heralds to an age of light,” he said. “Remove the swords.”
Rainna and Franco simultaneously brought their cross necklaces to their lips. They reached out to the swords. The Book rose and hovered above the stone cross. There was a blinding flash of pure white light. Rainna stood transformed in a suit of silver armor. She held the sword above her head. Her helmet was open to show her face. Her cape flowed behind her. Franco was clothed in bronze armor. He too held the sword above his head. His armor resembled more of the style of the Golden Knight.
“It is awesome,” Franco whispered. He flipped open his helmet visor to show his face. “It is true.”
“You are the Silver Knight, Rainna, the Keeper of the Ancient Book,” the Golden Knight said. “We are joined as no other two knights ever shall be.”
The Silver Knight lowered her sword. She placed it in her sheath and took the Book in her hands.
“You are the Bronze Knight, Franco, a mighty warrior who shall know no equal in battle,” the Golden Knight continued. “Henceforth, you will be known at this table as Francis.”
The Bronze Knight placed his sword on the cross table and lowered himself to one knee. He prayed silently for a moment before rising back to his feet.
“Where do we go now?” the Bronze Knight asked. “Do we search for Outremer?”
“Yes,” the Golden Knight replied. He turned to the Silver Knight “We go to the coastal territories where we can find passage. But first, we shall free your father and mother from Flar’s dungeon.”
“Let the adventure begin then,” Marsonee said. He drew his sword and
raised it. The three knights did the same with their weapons.
“For the King!” they called out. “For the King!”
The afternoon came to Rone. There was still much activity among the townspeople. Justin watched as the people walked up the cathedral’s steps and entered the old church. He smiled. Justin mounted his horse. Rainna, Franco, and Marsonee rode up beside him.
“Are you ready, boy?” Marsonee asked.
“We will return,” Justin answered. “We will save this land.”
“Of course, we will,” Franco confidently replied.
They rode out of the city and headed toward the coast.
The End
About the Authors
Justin Clark is a student at Cass High School and a member of its Art Club. Justin loves anime, fantasy and superheroes. He draws and creates many of his own characters including those characters found in The Golden Knight.
His father, Steven Clark, has written stories, songs, stage plays and poems since high school. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in history. The Clark family (Steven, Leslie, Justin, Jason and Brooke) live in Cartersville, Georgia.
About the Illustrator
Alison Fuller is the illustrator for The Golden Knight #3: Rainna Falls.
Alison Fuller has grown up all over Georgia and has been drawing ever since she asked her mom for a piece of scrap paper in church one day. Alison can be found doing art for birthday parties or selling her originals at conventions. This was her first time illustrating for a book and she was super excited to be a part of The Golden Knight series. She'd like to thank her family and friends for the encouraging words while working on this project and she hopes you enjoyed the book! She is a graduate of Unity Christian School. Alison lives in Rome, Georgia with her family and her cat who likes to help out by sitting on her art supplies.
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The Golden Knight #1
The Boy is Summoned
In the beginning, the Kingdom was ruled by a wise and just King who ruled by the laws written in the ancient Book. The people were protected by the archangels and the heroic knights. All lived in peace and prospered. Those days are gone...
Flar, the evil fire lord, and his sorceror, Murlox, have banished the King and his angels behind an energy field known as the Great Divide. The Book has been taken. The angels have fallen. The knights are gone. The people suffer. All that remains is the prophecy and a promise of hope.
Join Marsonee the archangel and Princess Rainna as they embark on a journey to bring an innocent farm boy toward his true destiny.
The Golden Knight #2
The Battle For Rone
A legend reborn... Princess Rainna has escaped Devon Castle with the ancient Book of Wisdom. Marsonee the archangel and Justin the farm boy journey to the fallen city of Rone. As their paths collide on a dark road, an even greater challenge awaits them in the catacombs of the old cathedral of Rone. Can Justin remove the sword and become the Golden Knight? Is the Keeper among us? Who is the mysterious figure known only as the Prince?
Flar, the evil fire lord, and his sorcerer, Murlox, have learned the identity of the Keeper and are determined to prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled. Summoning a powerful Demon from the pits of the underworld, Flar and Murlox lead an army of fire soldiers to attack Rone. New allies and new dangers await our heroes as the Keeper is revealed, the Golden Knight is reborn and the battle for the ancient city of Rone begins.
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