Akito and Toya are Knights from opposite Kingdoms, rivals too. They often hung around in their free time in the forest and sparred a lot as training. Both were outstanding fighters, so they learned a lot from each other. They were afraid that if someone would find out they’d be forever separated, so they kept everything top secret and not even their closest friends from their Kingdom knew about these meet-ups.

Unfortunately a war has risen between their homelands and now their people, them included, are forced to fight as Enemies. This wasn’t their war, just between the nobles, Akito and Toya were friends no matter what outcome. They promised each other that and held deep trust that the other will meet their end as they met theirs.

As Akito rode on his horse, keeping an eye on the war’s progress he sees his rival, Toya, caught and being held down, while the White Knights look like they’re about to take his life. Toya looked furious and was trying to break free, yet futile attempts in doing so. The Ginger galloped on his horse before even realising it and came to snatch his Knight friend from the grasps of his own people. He pulls Toya onto the horse and the other then grasps a tight hold on him to not fall, still surprised he has been saved in the last minute

The White Knights look dumbfounded. Why did their Commander help out the Commander of the Kingdom they were at war with? They’re confused and unhappy. They wanted to snitch to the King as well. This was unacceptable.

Akito: "Do not raise your hands upon this person only. Unless you have a death wish."