"War for the Throne" Chapter1 origin ver.(12)

It was dark when Thane was shaken awake,the stars shining down coldly from the clear sky and the embers of their campfire glowing softly.He sat up as Pika's face swam into view."What is it?"
"I think I saw something,sir.Out there."She pointed out beyond the ring of firelight to the edge of the circle.
Thane rose quietly,retrieving his sword belt from where it lay beside his bedroll.He nudged Sil with his foot,the mouse letting out a little snort before uncurling slowly.
Thane crept to the edge of the circle,one hand on Grimfrost's hilt.As he peered into the darkness a shape appeared and began to take form.A King's Guard emerged from the shadows,armour gleaming in the moonlight,short blue and gold cape billowing behind him.The unnervingly blank hound-face helm,topped with a blue plume,stared eyelessly,directly at Thane.The halberd that he carried on one shoulder swung casually as he planted the haft against the ground.
"Thane of the Wolf Clan!"The voice rang out deep and hollow from the guard's helmet,"Hand over the poppet or be slain by order of the King!"
"This is crazy!"Pika gasped,"We don't even have the poppet!"