The Golden Knight #2: The Battle for Rone

By Steven and Justin Clark

A legend reborn, a prophecy fulfilled...

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?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Steven and Justin Clark
• Release date: Jul 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301367306

Steven and Justin Clark

It all started when a 12 year old boy asked his father a simple question: "Dad, can you help me write a story for these characters that I created?" A few months would pass before the world of the Golden Knight was born. Justin Clark is a student at Cass Middle School and a member of the Art Club. Justin loves anime and superheroes. He draws and creates many of his own characters. 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 Georgia.

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What is this place? Rainna asked.

It was once the meeting place of the knights of the holy order, Demetrius began. A place to tell of heroic deeds, to reflect on the future. Since time began, it was this place that held the line between good and evil.

Justin approached the head table.

Is this sword mine? he asked.

It is the weapon of the Golden Knight, the old priest said.

Then it’s mine, Justin said. I was chosen. It’s why I’m here.

Would you not like to prepare? Demetrius questioned.

Prepare? Justin answered. Prepare for what? Marsonee brought me here. I saved the princess. I’m going to be a hero.

Then draw the sword, the old priest said, stepping away. If you can.

Justin grabbed the handle of the sword with excitement. Without hesitation, he pulled. The sword did not move. He pulled harder. It didn’t move. With teeth clenched, Justin pulled one last time. The sword would not move. Justin stepped back.

I can’t, he gasped in disbelief stumbling backwards. I can’t remove it. I can’t draw the sword.

The Golden Knight #2

The Battle for Rone

By

Steve Clark and Justin Clark

Based on Characters Created

By Justin Clark

Illustrations

By Taylor Gibson

If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as unsold and destroyed to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this stripped book.

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this story are either products of the authors’ imaginations or are used fictitiously.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher

Text copyright 2013 by Steven Clark and Justin Clark.

Illustrations copyright 2013 by Taylor Gibson

All rights reserved

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To my wife, Leslie

-S.C.

To my friends, who always encouraged me to draw my pictures.

-J.C.

THE GOLDEN KNIGHT #2

From Those Days When The Prince Walked Among Us…

The Prince rose from the table and said to those villagers who had gathered, both peasant and priest, And woe to the one who hates this world. For this world has been created by the King. How can one say that he serves his King when he ignores the suffering of his brother or sister? If you have been blessed with a fertile field which can grow three rows of corn, but you need only one, I say grow the three rows of corn and offer the other two with those who have nothing. If you are riding your finest horse and you come upon a fellow traveler who is walking, offer your horse to them and you walk along side. And if you see a stranger with no roof over his head in the driving rain, offer him a room in your own house so that he may be dry. For these are the ways of your King and these are the ways of the older testament of your fathers and mothers.

The assembly grumbled at the Prince’s words for His words made them uncomfortable. However, he continued unheeded for the Prince knew their failings. But, even if you have done all these things, I say you still have not done enough.

With those words, the crowd erupted in violent protest for there were many wealthy people among them.

How can you say such foolish things? an older man named Jararus shouted out. Jararus was a merchant who owned many ships. He was known about the town as a good man who gave to many charities. "Even after I have fed those who are hungry, given my horse to the bare footed traveler who is weary, and offer the stranger a