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Three days ago, terror had risen again in the streets of Verona, between the Montagues and Capulets. The end results were horrific as two fatalities and a missing person remained in the scene, leaving family and friends devastated.

Tybalt Capulet, the “Prince of Cats” also known as nephew of Lord Capulet was slaughter by Romeo Montague, son of the Lord Montague. Mercutio, blood-related to the Prince Escalus was another victim to be killed in this scene. It is supposed that Mercutio was slain by Tybalt, using Romeo as a shield when trying to break them up. In an interview with the young, and distressed Benvolio, of the Montagues, was a key eye-witness to the dreadful scene. According to Benvolio, Tybalt had initially approached Mercutio and Benvolio
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It is ridiculous and I’m sick and tired of it!” This feud has been going on for ages, and it looks as if though not a lot of citizens are pleased with this as they say that it is affecting their lives now too. However, Lady Montague had her own side of the story as she said “Benvolio is a Montague; he is not telling the truth. There must have been twenty men fighting against Tybalt. Romeo must not live; he must rot in hell?”

Despite the warning that Prince Escalus gave to the two families, it did not change their ways of violence between them. Since Tybalt Capulet dead, the Prince has made the decision of banning Romeo Montague from Verona. He claims his decision will be final and will not accept any pleads, tears, or excuses for the loss of a member from each family, just because of a silly mishap. Will the death of these men and a runaway boy settle the war between the two families or did this war just become more aggravated? Find out by Subscribing to Teen Verona to be updated with the latest news stirring in

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