"You don't mind stealing from me now, would you?"

"What if I refuse?"

"Refuse and your mother will die."

- - -

-Shane-

The sky was dark and gloomy with clouds, signs of rain coming soon. A crowd was gathered in front of the huge palace as the event happened. The air was filled with tension so thick, you could cut it with a knife.

A man stood below the huge steps leading up to the palace doors, wearing full armor that indicates his high rank as a general. Another man with a black cloak stood a bit more to the side, behind him as he watched on. A young girl with pale blonde hair wore blue royal robes, stood beside the general. Her face filled with cold anger, but only one could see the truth behind that. A young boy with blonde hair stood at the center of soldiers as he kept his face bowed down.

"Prince Shane of Stetriol," the general spoke, "You are held responsible for the death of your parents, King Irwyn and Queen Kenna of Stetriol, last night. Do you object?"

Shane glanced at the black cloaked man and he could see the tiny grin forming on his face. He tried not to scowl as he cast his eyes down once more.

"No."

"You are also held responsible for the death of your brother, Prince Reynald of Stetriol," the general went on, his voice cold, "The same night of your parent's death. Do you object?"

Shane gritted his teeth as he looked at the young girl, only two years younger than him. The girl met his gaze and he could see the triumph gleaming in her eyes. He looked down again, forcing his voice to stay calm.

"No."

"Because of the crimes you have committed, you are no longer the crowned prince of Stetriol, or a prince for that matter," the general announced, "Princess Drina's coronation will take place the first thing tomorrow morning. She will be the new ruler of Stetriol."

Then he glanced at Shane, his voice cold, "And as for you, Shane, since you are no longer known as the prince, you will be known as a criminal. As stated in the law, I hereby sentence you for exile. You are now forbidden to step foot in the land of Stetriol and will be given orders to kill if you are to be seen. Do you have any last words?"

Shane didn't speak for a while as he glanced around at the people of Stetriol. He could see shock, anger, disbelief, and grief on their faces. He looked back and met Drina's eyes, his sister's eyes.

"People of Stetriol," Shane spoke, "Know that one day, I will return and I will show you who is rightful for the throne."

He turned around and began to walk out the city, the crowd parting to let him pass as soldiers escorted him from all sides.

As he walked through the city gates, he spoke, his voice filled with determination, "And I will avenge my parent's death. I will gain what's rightfully mine."

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Queen Kenna isn't the actual name of Shane's mother in the real books and has been given this name for the purpose of this story. Prince Reynald isn't Shane's brother in the real books and was made for the purpose of this story.

And here we are, starting off with Shane. Yes, Shane is in this fan fiction. Please vote and leave a comment on what you guys think. Stay tuned for the next chapter!

Update: If you are wondering what the quote from above is, it's a quote from chapter one. I will be starting chapters off with quotes for the next chapters.