My rabbit king

By Princess Thil Galel

I DO NOT OWN

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Hey guys, sorry its been a while-bad writer's block, you know how it is. Any who, here is the long awaited Chapter two. Please R&R, enjoy!

Of true love's bond and hair dye

Kazma stuck his head under the running water, the excess dye rushing down the drain, he turned off the faucet and shook out his hair. With his head and shoulders still dripping wet he went to look in the mirror and stopped, he didn't recognize himself. He once white hair that had swept back was now yellow blond and hung in his face over his right eye.

With a smile he dried himself off, since he didn't look like himself he would be able to go along with his plan without someone noticing him as the king. He draped the towel over his wet shoulders as he stepped out of the bathroom, someone started clapping "Haha! Good job Kazma, not even your own mother wouldn't recognize you with that hair!" he turned toward the voice "Sensei?" he gasped. The old squid-like man stood in the doorway "So why the sudden transformation kid?" he asked, Kazma's heart pounded, he couldn't let his grandfather find out about his plan. If he knew he would never let Kazma go through with it. "Sensei I-!" he began, but Mansuke waved a hand to silence his grandson "Don't bother trying to hide it Kazma, I know about Danica." he said, Kazma stiffened "You...you know?" his voice shook slightly as he spoke.

The old squid nodded "Yes son, I know." he said "Even your mother knows someone was attacked yesterday, she's been out of her mind worrying about you and Danica. I myself was concerned for you kids so I asked Chipper and he told me everything." Mansuke's eyes were grave "How is she Kazma, is she going to make it?" he asked, the rabbit nodded slowly "Yes Sensei," he replied "She'll be alright. But she won't be able to speak until her throat heals a little more."

Kazma began drying his hair, concentrating on it rather than discuss Danica's brush with death with his teacher.

"Kazma."

He reluctantly looked at his grandfather "Yes sir?"

"I know what you're going to do son, I know you too well NOT to see whats coming from my only surviving grandchild." he said "You're going after this rebel leader, aren't you?" He couldn't lie to his grandfather, that was just wrong on so many levels. With his eyes on the tile floor he answered "Yes Sensei, I am." he said softly "No one's going to stop me, or change my mind. This rebel leader-this-this so called Death Slinger won't stop at anything to take my throne...my family...my life...even Danica away from me, and I can't let that happen. If he takes control he'll destroy us all!"

Mansuke simply watched the young king's expressions, there was anger and fear, but mostly love and determination. He sighed softly "I understand, just be careful." he said as he turned to leave "But tell your mother and wife first, don't leave them wondering."

Kazma sighed as he looked back at the mirror, his reflection was someone he didn't know, but this person could possibly be the only one who could protect everything. He placed a hand to the glass as he searched his own eyes "I know this is the only way, and I shouldn't doubt myself." he said, he turned his gaze to the picture of Danica sitting on the dresser "But I do, even with you counting on me. That doesn't matter though, I refuse to give up or back down...not while your in danger, my darling."

He picked up the frame and kissed her lips through the glass.

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Danica blinked slowly in the bright light, her throat hurt and each breath was agony. She looked around the room, Kazma was nowhere to be seen, Chipper however, was sitting at the small table in the corner of the room playing cards "C-Chi..." she croaked, her voice cracking like glass in her throat. The little squirrel jumped and turned "La-lady Danica, you're awake!" he rushed to her side, when he reached her Danica took his hand which he gently squeezed back "My Lady, the king needed to complete a few tasks so he asked me to keep watch over you while he was away, and he wanted me to tell you not to speak and not to worry."

She smiled softly, even when he had other things to do Kazma always took care of her.

The door quietly slid open, Kazma peeked around the door to see Danica awake and smiling, the sight that was oh so normal, so simple, made him smile brightly. His wife was still alive, still with him, and still willing to smile. He crossed to her bedside and held her hand, he kissed her fingers "Good afternoon my darling," he whispered softly "Are you feeling any better?" Danica simply stared at him wide-eyed, completely confused. Kazma frowned, what was she looking at him like that for? Then it hit him, she was surprized by his hair, he felt like face-palming himself for forgetting his new look so fast. He brushed his bangs back "Like it?" he asked "I needed to look different, so I dyed my hair."

Danica opened her mouth to speak, before she could Kazma sealed her lips with a tender kiss, he broke away and trailed a finger across her lips "No talking my darling, its bad for your throat." he said softly "I'll explain everything."

"The rebel leader goes by the name Death Slinger, he's the one whose been kidnapping animals and murdering them, and he also sent the assassin who did this," he gently drew the tip of his finger along the bandages on her neck "And I'm going to go after him. I'll be joining his underground organization under a new identity, Lord Koyky has a spy who can get me an audience with the leader, and I'll posing as a street fighter."

Danica's eyes widened, she suddenly couldn't breathe, her heartbeat roared in her ears like an inferno. She shook her head furiously and clasped his hand tightly, clenching his fingers so hard they started to go numb No! she mouthed. He couldn't be serious, he was only teasing her, he HAD to be! If he went along with this insane plan he was likely to get himself killed.

Kazma placed his other hand on her cheek soothingly "Danica, I have to do this. If I don't more people will die, I can't let that happen." he said, she shook her head hard. With a finger she traced the symbol of infinity on his chest and then on her own, she laced their fingers together and kissed each of his fingers as tears flooded down her cheeks, her eyes said everything her voice couldn't.

You can't do this. You and I promised each other forever, I'm always here for you-even in this. If you go, I go with you.

Kazma's heart, and his inner defenses, began to crumble "Danica, you can't come." he said firmly "I won't take you into certain danger, especially after he tried to kill you in our own home!"

Danica glared at him through the tears, she suddenly twisted his wrist and yanked him down to whisper in his ear "Yes...I...AM!"

As he was about to counter her, Chipper-who had been standing quietly in the corner-spoke out "Um, excuse me my king?" he said, both Kazma and Danica looked up as he spoke "Since only the few people you've told, and your grandfather that I told, no one else knows Lady Danica is even alive. Perhaps the safest place for her is by your side as close to the enemy as possible-it would be the last place the rebel leader would look for her."

Danica smiled triumphantly at Kazma and gave Chipper a thank you wink.

Kazma sighed and rolled his eyes, knowing he was beaten "Alright my darling, I'll take you with me." he said "But! You must do everything I tell you or we'll both end up dead, you'll have to wear a disguise and change your name. Can you handle all that?" Danica waved it off, meaning it'd be easy.

She twirled a finger in a lock of his blonde hair and tilted her head to one side, her question quite clear. And what is your new name?

He smirked "Call me Fritz, my darling." he said "You'll still be my wife, but you'll need a fake name..." he ran his fingers through her hair. Soft as ebony silk..."Ebony," he murmured "My darling Ebony. What do you think?"

Danica turned the name over in her mind, then with a smile she nodded.

It was settled. No longer were they Kazma and Danica-the king and queen of Oz, now they were Fritz the street-fighter and his wife Ebony the dancer.

Well, thats it for this chapter. Hope you liked it. Tell me what you think, what you like-and what you didn't like. Until next time, Bye-bye!