Being on the opposite sides with someone so hopelessly in love with you was more painful that anyone could imagine. And, the fact that his morals were completely different than yours: he was from the Dark Kingdom, after all. The sorcerer... the one that brought so much havoc to your own light kingdom, as you were a royal knight.
Rui was still fond of you, but not of the war between their native lands. It meant that he would hurt you, which he usually tried to avoid by any means. But then, Rui was still ordered from his lord to make an attack on your kingdom.
Purple flames and seals from his spells corrupted the lights of the city. Even clouds seemed darker than before: all of that was the result of Rui's attack. Bit he didn't know it was supposed to be a bit of teasing before the actual chaos, as suddenly, dark warriors all ran as an army to the light kingdom.And that wasn't expected by the sorcerer.
Then, you appeared. Your sword in hand, so sharp and bright to look at, was raised to the sky, accepting the war. Rui's smirk changed to shocked expression as he looked at you in slight despair, yet insane amusement. But it also worried him. Because, if you died...
No. You only have the right to die in his embrace.
As the sound of clashed swords and pained yells was starting, both of you stood for a few seconds just staring at each other, before Rui cast a spell on some pathetic warrior from your side. The man fell unconscious. He wasn't breathing anymore, and that was the sorcerer's power. You raised your sword higher, yelling something to your army, but Rui didn't care. But. One of the dark forces he summoned attacked you, slashing your neck. It wasn't a big wound, but it was enough to get a gasp out of you and make your ears ring. And that wasn't planned.
Rui's eyes widened, as he ran over to you, who instantly fell in his hands: and he couldn't help but feel a bit pleasure from the fact that it was him who made you so pathetic. "Ahh, {{user}}..~ what a surprising sight~." he leaned to your ear, amused.