Hey, everyone. Guess what? Yeah, I brought you guys a new chapter. I have gotten lots good comments on this story. Though, I did get a comment about my right to write this story. And I just want to say, I have my reasons for writing this story. I don't have to ask permission or even say my reasons for writing this story. Anyways, I have been a bit down these past couple of days. So, if the final half of this chapter has a different mood than last chapter, that was me being down. Anywho, on with the story. Hope you like it.
Chapter 2
Who Do You Call? The Dark Knight
The next morning, King Tyde woke to find himself alone in his room; Queen Evanz was nowhere to be seen. However, Tyde simply reasoned that the Queen had woken up early and dared not to wake him. The King swung his legs over the side of the bed and he stayed in a sitting position, stretching out his tense muscles. After a second, the King finally stood up and changed from his nightwear. Once Tyde was in his royal robes, he walked out of his room and saw someone walking down the corridor.
"Juke. Have you seen Queen Evanz?" The King asked the royal servant.
"No, I haven't, your Majesty. Do you wish for me to fetch her royal Highness for you, m'lord?" Replied Juke in his majestic voice.
"That is fine, Juke. She probably went to wake the children up."
"But your Excellency, I just came from over there. The children were not present." Countered the royal servant.
"Well then," Tyde said, taking a moment to find a logical excuse. "They probably went down to eat breakfast." The King reasoned. "Come on, Juke."
Juke nodded and followed the King down the corridor towards the royal dining hall. However, once they arrived at the dining hall, they were greeted with emptiness.
Something is not right here. Thought the King. "Juke. Go search the stables. Check to see if the children's horses are still here." Tyde ordered.
"Of course, your Majesty." Juke replied and went off to do what he was sent to do.
King Tyde remained still in his place, trying to figure out what was happening. After a moment, he recalled that he had never heard Queen Evanz re-enter their room after she went to check on the kids. Tyde rushed over to the last known location of the said three people in question.
When Tyde reached the corridor, he searched the rooms any clues on where his family could be. He started his investigation inside Princess Fluke's room. Inside the room the King saw that the room was half made; the bed in shambles. The bed was in a serious state of disarray, the covers looked like they were roughly thrown aside while the blankets were half on the bed and half on the floor. However, there was nothing there that told King Tyde where they could possibly be at.
The King exited the room and went over to Prince Peace's room. Peace's sleeping chamber was in a worse condition than his sisters. Books and papers were everywhere as if they have been thrown about.
"Your Highness!" Yelled out a magnificent voice that was Juke's. "The horses were in their stalls."
"What is wrong with this picture, Juke?" Asked Tyde.
"Uh..." Juke started as he looked around Peace's room. "The Prince's room is a complete mess. It is never like this."
"Exactly." The King simply stated. At that moment, King Tyde noticed something odd on Peace's bed.
Half hidden under some blankets was a note. Tyde picked up the note and read it to himself. However, as he read it, he knees became weaker and weaker causing him to lose all of their support. Juke saw this transpired before his eyes and rushed over to help the King.
"M'lord? Are you alright, you Majesty?" Inquired Juke.
"I don't think we'll be seeing Queen Evanz and the children any time soon." Declared Tyde.
"How can you say that, your Highness?"
King Tyde only response was him handing the note over the royal servant.
King Tyde,
By the time you find this note, I along with your precious family, will be long gone. If you wish to see your beloved family, you must surrender yourself and your kingdom to the Ragican Empire. However, if you do not comply, you will never see your family again and the Ragican Empire will wage war to all of Generica. You have one week to say goodbye or prepare for war. Choose wisely now.
"What do you plan to do, Sire?" Questioned the servant.
The King took a deep breath and had a look of determination. "Bring me my best knight." He ordered.
"Right away, m'lord." Juke said as he rushed out to find said knights.
Not far from the royal palace, two knights were out sparring with each other. One of the two knights, a man clad in black armor, used his two-handed sword to launched an attack on his opponent. However, his opponent, a female in sparkling clear silver armor, used her own sword to block his attack and countered with her own.
At the end of her counter, she got close to her opponent and kicked him square in the chest causing him to stumble back. The black knight quickly recovered his balance and daze but it was too late. His opponent had advanced towards him with her blade ready to strike her final blow. The black knight instinctively blocked her efforts and moved away. The knight regained his balance and stuck his blade out. Though, the silver armored knight moved slightly to the side, away from her opponent's blades path, and brought her sword towards the black knight's neck. Suddenly, she stopped.
The two remained still, both breathing hard from the fight. It was clear to both of them who would have won. The black knight sheathed his sword and raised his hands in surrender. The female knight smiled at her achievement and withdrew her blade from her opponent's neck.
"You have improved greatly, Plastic. At this rate, you will be granted knighthood by the time you say 'I am a knight'." Complemented the male knight.
"Well, I do have the best master anyone can ever ask for. The legendary Sir Hollow, the dark knight." Replied Plastic.
Hollow smiled and placed a hand on Plastic's shoulder. "Come. It's-" He started before he heard someone shouting.
"Sir Hollow!" Yelled a fabulous noble voice. Hollow and Plastic faced the person who had called them.
"Well, if it isn't the royal servant, Juke. What can I do for you, Juke." Asked the knight.
"The king requests your presence." Responded Juke.
King Tyde sat in his throne, a look of anger and pure determination etched into his face. The doors to his throne room swung open and in came Juke with two knights.
"Your Majesty! I bring you Sir Hollow, the Dark Knight, and his apprentice, Plastic." Announced Juke.
"Your Highness." Greeted both knights as they knelt before the King.
"Sir Hollow, Plastic. What I am about to tell you must be kept a secret. Understood?" King Tyde started. The two knights nodded and awaited for the King to continue. "Last night, the Queen, Prince and Princess were kidnapped... by the evil witch of the Ragican Empire." The King informed.
"What?! How is that possible? How did she even get inside?" Questioned the dark knight in a deep voice.
Plastic glanced slightly over to her mentor. "Why are you talking like that?" She whispered to him. He just quietly shushed her and listened to what the King was going to say.
"That does not matter. The act has been made. All we can do now is to get them back before it is too late." Tyde responded.
"Excuse me, Sire, but what do you mean 'before it is too late'?" Plastic inquired.
The King let out a sigh. "I have been given an ultimatum. I must surrender myself and the kingdom over to the Ragican Empire within the week or we will be in a war." Explained the king. "So, I am sending both of you, my best knights, to go and find my family, bring them back and put a stop to this evil witch."
"Right away, m'lord." Hollow answered as he stood up ready to leave. Plastic followed her teacher's moves and stood up as well.
"Remember. You have less than a week, Dark Knight." Tyde emphasized.
"You have my word, your Majesty. We will not fail you." Promised Hollow. King Tyde nodded and dismissed both knights. The two knights bowed and exited the throne room, beginning their long journey to find the evil witch.
Well, that was chapter 2. Hope you guys liked it. I pretty much wrote it all last night, and twice cause I wrote it on paper first before typing it. Like what Rage says: don't question it.
With that being said, again as last chapter, if any of you (The Rage Crew) think I got your personality wrong or you have a problem with this story, please tell me. I'll fix it.
Anyways, please leave a review of what you think of this and I'll post chapter 3 as soon as can. Hopefully, after I feel less down than I have been these past couple of days. Okay, that's it from me. I spent the another night writing this and it is 7 in the morning for me. I'll probably see you guys in the next stream.
Cabin/Nemi, out.
