Tame managed to struggle his way back to his feet, the pain in his chest growing with each moment. He lifted his hoof up and took a step forward onto the next plank. For a moment Tame felt agony in his chest like nothing he had before, but then, nothing. He glance behind him, his vision starting to blur as something hot ran down his front and back.

There was the golden spike, twisting around slowly. However, the fine shine of the pure gold was now marred by the red that coated every inch of it and dripped down to the grass. The spike turned to him before starting to rotate. Tame’s eyes tried to track the ever closer weapon, but he was tired, and his vision was slowly fading anyways. He was already blind by the time the spike charged through his skull.

The beginning.

Author's Note

A homage to all of those old Choose Your own Adventures that would always send you back for turning away. This time though, I had a little more fun. Now shoo shoo, you have a castle to explore. Also, don't expect this to be the first time this happens.