Unstained Blood

Verse 1)The iron gates groan open wideTwo shadows slip into the hallA king and queen flee from the tideWith backs against the temple wall (Chorus)Father, Mother, break your sleepThe skies are burning, shadows bleedA promise made we have to keepI come to you in hour of needElara wakes her thralls tonightHer voice can bend the oldest kingI ask for strength to join the fightAnd face the dark she's going to bring(Verse 2)The old king asks, "Why shake with fear?Why seek our help to guard your land?"The young king looks to his love near"No crimson life has stained her handShe has not chased a lethal killHer fangs are fresh, her power newIf she obeys Elara's willShe will be lost, and I will too"(Bridge) If it were only me to face her bladeI’d tear her down, immune to her commandBut I am bound by vows we madeMy focus slips if she is close at handMy sword is heavy as I shield my queenI cannot leave my love untamed, alone(Verse 3) The young queen steps forward, newly turned"I do not ask for shield or shroudThough for the kill I haven't burnedWe need a vanguard fierce and proud"The elders rise, their capes unfurledThey see the love that makes him weakThe greatest power in the worldThe silent vow they do not speak(Chorus) Father, Mother, break your sleepThe skies are burning, shadows bleedA promise made we have to keepI come to you in hour of needElara wakes her thralls tonightHer voice can bend the oldest kingI ask for strength to join the fightAnd face the dark she's going to bring(Outro) Unstained by bloodTo fight the queen of thrallsThe shadows shiftWe go to war