The morning sun shined through the windows of William's room as he sat at his desk, writing with a quill pen into his journal. This journal was kept with him at all times, as it contained much more information than one would perceive a 16 year old boys journal to have. He dabbed the pen into a small jar of ink and continued writing for a moment before closing the journal and placing it in his back pocket. 

As he walked downstairs his family sat at the breakfast table, eating away, all with smiles on their faces as they conversed and laughed. [b]"Where is Uncle?"[/b] William asked, even though he was part of the family he felt as if he was interrupting their breakfast. [b]"Oh, my dear boy! William! Have a seat, Lucile cooked up quite the meal for us on this fine morning."[/b] Williams mother, Heloise, spoke with a smile on her face as she invited him to breakfast. [b]"Mother, i've told you before I don't understand why you have Lucile prepare such a meal, we hardly ever finish the food and it's just thrown out. All of this could keep a family fed for a week."[/b] the Kendrick family ignored his words, and continued to talk amongst themselves. [b]"William, you're being ridiculous, there will always be food in this house. Relax, please have a seat."[/b] William ignored her proposal [b]"Where is uncle?"[/b] He asked once more.

As the words left his mouth a 35 year old man with long brown hair that reached his shoulders and a scruffy beard walked through the door. The man was Francis Kendrick, a proud warrior and nobleman of the Kendrick family. [b]"You're late boy, let's get a move on,"[/b] William walked out the front door, and Francis waved hello and goodbye to the rest of the Kendrick family before walking out, closing the door behind him. William walked beside Francis throughout the Kingdom of Sorenaye. [b]"Is everyone there yet?"[/b] William asked as they moved about the crowd, many people greeted the two and wished them a good morning as they walked by, Francis would acknowledge them with a smile and a wave, William would nod. [b]"We are to escort them to meet them at the gates and escort them to the Castle, at high noon we will be allowed to speak with the King himself."[/b]

Francis had persuaded the Sorenaye Council to schedule a meeting with the King himself. Francis, William, and three representatives from the outside would state their case, requesting that a guards barracks be built and maintained outside of the walls, taxes and the amount of food given to the Sword and Shield knights be lowered, and an armory be built for residents of the outside, as the state of their weapons are depleting, and few in number. It was Williams idea to meet with the King, and he had been looking forward to today for quite some time. Unbeknownst to the King and the Council, today marked phase one in a plan, also devised by William. [b]"Today is the day."[/b] William stated, with ambition in his voice. [b]"A lot is riding on this boy. I have faith in you,"[/b] Francis said. The pair moved on through the Kingdom and to gates.