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The warriors of Clan Alpin were nearby

'Sons of Alpin' She rode towards theon is defeated Now is the time to join our victorious brothers and drive the invaders frost themselves Some stepped forward but withdrew as soon as it beca to follow Adrina reined in her horse and turned to their chieftain

'Alpin son of Alpin You gave ave ave you the chance to be leader of theon's invincible army 'I told you the Holy Mother sent the Sky Warrior to crush our ene black bull out there on Baddon Plane That's so I understand What I don't understand is the clever sche women who try to win me over with holly berries and fine words'

He spurred his horse and galloped off, followed by the rest of his clan

Adrina spurred her horse towards the warriors of Clan Morpeth and tried again 'I co Pius'

'You conored the insult

'The noble Pius coon'

'Go back to yourPius commands you to attack the southern invaders whose forces are being destroyed by the Sky Warrior'

A grizzled warrior stepped forward

'When that big on we'll attack' He adjusted his sword belt 'But on't be going in on his side We'll go in there to kill the big sodthen we'll be rid of both giants'

His shield was eod crest He pointed at Adrina 'Now, Princess I think you should leave before it's too late'

Adrina felt her life force drain away The Gor as ever They weren't going to join theht, they'd attack and try to equal old scores

She reached for the s about her neck It was the one she used to suuard But, when she blew it, a different force appeared Men in black galloped towards her She saw the serpent crest on their shields and recognised Morgon's assassination squad

Her only way of escape was in the thick of battle She turned her horse and plunged into the chaos of slashing swords and flying arrows With the holly sprig held high, she rode back and forth shouting the oddess No one came to her aid No one tried to kill her Worst of allno one seemed to notice her