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Tudor looked at Alex. “Second Lieutenant Jackson won the gargoyle Olympics last year you should have seen him he was amazing.”

Alex patted his arm then looked at the Second Lieutenant. “Congratulations. I’ve heard of the gargoyle Olympics. Hopefully one day we can watch them.”

As they were talking, Maletayah and the two guards arrived and sat down.

“When all this crap is over, we can hold them again,” General Gasgoyne said.

“We could make them more competitive and allow any guard from any group who wants to take part. Our own paranormal Olympics,” Alex suggested.

The General nodded. “That’s a good idea.”

“I hear you have three possible guards for tomorrow’s demonstration,” Maletayah said, grinning.

The General laughed. “I do. I thought we could have a build-up to the main event, but we could just have the one.”

“I’m happy with either, but maybe just one as we’re all busy,” he replied.

“That makes sense,” Alex said, putting his cutlery down on his now empty plate. “Guys, can I just say, your chefs are incredible.”

“They really are. Can you imagine training on horrible food?” the General said.

“Thankfully you’ll never have to find out,” Alex replied.

CHAPTER 45

Half ten the next morning saw a large crowd standing in the new pack lands. Pretty much everyone was in attendance. Only those on patrol and the gargoyles who were resting weren’t there. For this morning, the dragons offered to cover the gargoyles so they could watch the demonstration.

Maletayah was wearing white trousers and a white tunic. The guards were all in their normal uniforms.

Blake looked at Tudor. “Do you want me to announce everything?”

Tudor nodded. “Please.”

Blake nodded and walked to the middle of the circle. “Welcome, friends. We have always been told that there is no one better with a sword than the gargoyles.”

The gargoyle guards cheered.

“However, our warrior angels say they are better.”

The angels and dragon guards cheered, while the gargoyles booed.

Blake laughed and held up his hand for silence. “Maletayah will be showing off his skills.”

Maletayah stepped into the circle; the angels and dragons cheered again.

“And representing the gargoyles is Angus Holmes.”

The gargoyles cheered him as he walked into the centre of the circle.

“Angus was a good choice,” Donovan said from beside Tudor. “He isn’t as good as Lucas was, but still his skills are exceptional.”

“This will be a good match then,” Zeus said, appearing next to them. “I can’t wait to see Maletayah win this match.”

Alex turned to look at him. “No cheating.”

Zeus laughed. “I don’t need to cheat. I have full confidence in my angels.” With that, he vanished and appeared next to Battle.

Battle took his hand and looked at his mate. “No cheating, this has to be fair.”