As the battle wore on, the Brerratic forces were able to keep the battle on the Younisian side of the border and began to push the enemy forces further back into their own land. Penelope found a great sense of relief in seeing that most knights remained away from Whitebridge, both because it meant the village would be safer and so would Crow, if he had chosen to fight. As she fought, she attempted to make sure that no group of enemy knights slipped past them to attack the nearby village. However, as her battalion began to overpower the Younisian knights, it became less likely so she didn't concern herself with the village as much. 

"Alan!"

Dispatching another Younisian knight, Penelope froze as a familiar voice cut through the air around her. She turned her head just in time to see a Younisian knight pull his sword out of Alan's chest while Gavin looked over in horror. The female knight faltered slightly as she watched her comrade fall to the ground. Though she and Alan hadn't been on the best of terms as of late, it was still quite shocking to see him killed. Her gaze flickered over to Gavin, who's guard had dropped due to the focus on his now fallen friend. Worry sparked in her as she realized he was now outnumbered and reeling from the death of his close friend.

She hurried over to his side, angling her sword to deflect one of the enemy knight's attack from him. "Gavin focus." she told with a frown as she positioned herself besides him. Gavin looked over her with a pained expression before giving a small nod, as his gaze narrowed in on the Younisian knight. He curled his lip up in a snarl and lunged viciously at the enemy knight. Penelope was a bit surprised to seem him attacking so violently. His grief seemed quick to change into anger now that he wasn't focusing on Alan's body. 

[i]As long as it keeps him fighting, I don't have any complaints.[/i] She thought as she focused back on her own fight. Swords clashed and her blade sliced into the enemy knight's hand, making him drop his weapon as he let out a sharp yelp. Not giving him time to recover, Penelope striked the man's throat and then took a step back as she looked over at Gavin, who had also managed to defeat his opponent. 

The male knight lowered his sword and took a step over to Alan's side, looking down at his friend with misty eyes. "I couldn't get to him quick enough..." he choked out, clenching the hilt of his sword.

Penelope swept her gaze over their surroundings. The main battle seemed to be moving past them, so she guessed the battle would be nearing its end soon. Spotting no enemies coming near them, she relaxed enough to step over to Gavin, placing a hand comfortingly on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Gavin," she paused as her gaze flickered up to the sky. "Don't blame yourself though.. You can't protect everyone all the time.." 

The male knight gave a nod and a silence fell between them. Gavin seemed to be trying to collect himself and Penelope focused on making sure they wouldn't be attacked. The two barely noticed that the battle ended and that Brerra had secured a firm victory over the Younisian forces.