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[Spawn]

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It was hours after dispatching the invading Legion of Honor in Moonglow that Spawn went back to his home within the mountains of Malas. He made his way up towards his bedroom removing the blood and ash covered mempo from his face. The fight took alot of out of him both mentally and physically so much that he was amazed to be able to have accomplished such a task. Once he reached the door leading into his bedroom, Spawn's eyes fell upon one of the servants who was cleaning the last of the house before leaving for the night.

"Greetings Lord Spawn" The servant said giving Spawn a respectful bow. "Your wife is sleeping and young Darius is studying at your Sanctus manor sire"

"Ah thank you Mathis" Spawn said with a slight grin. "You are no longer needed here. Go home and be with your family" Spawn removed a small pouch from a nearby table and held it out in front of him towards the servant. The servant, Mathis, watched his employer reach for the pouch taking note of his appearance. Many of the workers in the house knew of Spawn's retirement and were used to seeing him walk into the house without even a tiny scratch on him. Now here Spawn was, who just looked like he fought the war of his life with his armor stained with dirt, blood and ash.

"Many thanks Lord Spawn!" said the servant as he took the money and began to walk downstairs to leave the house. "Have a good night M'lord" Once the servant was down the stairs, Spawn opened the door to his bedroom and walked inside. His glance fell upon his wife, Tika, who was sound asleep on the bed. Spawn just stood at the door with a smile on his face somewhat admiring his sleeping wife for a moment. He slowly began to walk across the bedroom towards the balcony that overlooked the Malas mountain side making as little noise as possible. Spawn made his way onto the balcony and stood near the edge of it looking out onto the horizon.

"Spawn? What are you doing out there?" A voice said from inside the bedroom. "You are just coming home now? It is quite late my husband" Spawn glanced over his shoulder only to see his wife standing at the archway. Once he turned around, Tika's eyes widened as she saw the worn out, blood stained man that was her husband. "What happened to you husband? Why do you look like you just fought in a bat-" Tika said before stopping realizing that Spawn may have been fighting. "You fought didn't you? I thought you were retired my husband. I felt safe knowing that you wouldn't be fighting and now I have to worry!" Tika walked closer towards Spawn, her eyes tightening as they examined his warlike appearance.

"Yes... yes I did fight my love" Spawn said looking down on the ground in front of him. "I fought and dispatched Malo and his Legion of Honor in Moonglow after they attacked one of our soldiers. And now Moonglow might be going to war with the Protectorate" Tika stood near Spawn not knowing how to take the news she just heard. Ever since she married Spawn, Tika was always concerned about her husband's well being. She had been though much from his time in Sanctus to when he was taken by the demon god Oggaroth.

"Does this mean you are no longer retired Spawn? Does this mean I have to worry and pray that you return to your family?" Tika asked putting her right hand on Spawn's face. Spawn could see the concern in his wife's face and he understood why she had that look. He just looked into her eyes and gave her a small nod.

"Cal Hurst, the new Mayor of Moonglow, asked for me to become Warden as well as part of his personal guard along with Lord Sarian and I accepted" Spawn said turning around looking back at the scene of the mountain side and the horizon beyond it. "So yes my wife, I'm out of retirement.... out of retirement... back to war" Tika watched her husband as a tear streamed down her face. For Tika, It was back to the worry, to the concern, to the possiblity that her husband may not come home one day.

"I don't like this Spawn. I don't like this at all" Tika said after a long deep sigh. "But you have my support and love as always my husband" Tika stood behind Spawn and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"That is all I ask for from you my love" said Spawn putting his hands on Tika's arms as they were around his waist "But now, I just want to enjoy this moment with you Spawn and Tika stood on the balcony watching the beautiful night scene of the villages and towns in the distance that were beyond the mountain side.
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