The next morning, John led all the citizens out to look for Kiara. They looked in every place she liked to go. But they had no luck. Randy was reporting to John about the search so far. "Sir, we've searched every corner of the kingdom, and we still haven't found her." He said. "Then we have to search outside the kingdom." John said. "I swear I'll tear apart whoever did this!" Megan snapped. "Don't worry, honey. If Kiara's anything like you, I'm sure she's fine." John said.
Meanwhile, Kiara woke up in the Chief's tent. She was still unsure about giving herself away to this manipulator, but she would do anything for kids in danger. "Excuse me, Chief. I'm ready." She said. "Very well, princess. Big Show!" Hunter said as Big Show came into the tent. "Yes, Chief?" He said. "Let's head out to where that evil man is keeping our children. Her majesty says she's ready." Hunter said. "Yes, sir." Big Show said.
"Uh, Chief, who exactly is the one who took your kids and forced you to steal me?" Kiara asked. "He refused to identify himself. He said something about 'reclaming what was rightfully his.'" Hunter explained. "I see." Kiara said. "Listen, sweetie. While we take you to him, we'll send Shawn and Steve back to Cenashire so they can tell your parents why we did this." Stephanie said. "Okay, thanks." Kiara said. "Alright, let's get going!" Hunter said.
As Hunter, Stephanie, & Big Show took Kiara to the manipulator, Shawn & Steve made their way back to Cenashire. They headed straight for the castle. When they got to the throne room, they saw the king & queen. "Your majesties! We know where your daughter is!" Shawn said. "Really?! Where is she?!" Megan asked. As Steve started to explain, Nero remembered the two. "Wait a minute! You guys knocked me out and took Kiara!" He said.
"WHAT?!" John said enraged. "Wait, let us explain! This guy made us do it!" Shawn said. "Please believe us!" Steve said. "I believe it would be best to hear them out, dear. They look like they would never harm Kiara." Megan said. John managed to calm down. "Okay. What happened?" John asked. "Well, we live a small village not too far from here. One night this man snuck in and kidnapped our Chief's three daughters." Shawn started.
"When the Chief told the man he'd do anything for their safe return, the man simply said, 'Bring the princess of Cenashire to me.' Which we obliged. So right now, I believe the Chief is taking your daughter to this man so his daughters will be given back unharmed. When we explained it to Kiara she wanted to help us." Steve finished.
"Who exactly told you to take Kiara from their highnesses?" Nero asked them. "We don't know for sure. He just said he was going to 'reclaim what was his.'" Shawn said. Megan thought long and hard about who it could be, then she thought of something. "No, it can't be. If it's him, then Kiara is in serious trouble!" She thought. "Can you lead us?" John asked them. "Of course we can. We'll take you to the village and our chief." Steve said.
"No time to waste!" John said as he, Megan, Nero, Shawn, and Steve all got on horseback and headed for the Helmsley village. "I just hope we're not too late!" Megan thought. "If it IS him, then I'll convince John to sentence him to death!" "Stay strong, Kiara! We're on our way!" John said as they rode off into the night.
By the time sunrise came, Hunter, Stephanie, Big Show & Kiara were getting close to the spot where the manipulator said he would be waiting. It was in a dark, murky forest. "We brought the princess of Cenashire." Hunter said. "Now give us back our children!" Stephanie cried. "Here, have them! They're a bunch of crying brats anyway." said a voice as three little girls ran out and hugged Hunter & Stephanie.
"Are you all okay? You're not hurt?" Stephanie said to them. "We're fine. It was just really scary." said Aurora, the oldest of their daughters. "We're just glad you're all safe." Hunter said as he and Stephanie soothed them. "Now, leave! I wish to have some alone time with the young princess." The voice boomed. "Okay, be careful, Kiara. We're sorry." Hunter said. "It's okay. I'll be fine. At least your girls are all fine. That's good enough." She said.
Then as Hunter and the others left. Kiara was all alone in the forest with the strange voice. "Now, Kiara, I have brought you here because you will help me get back what is rightfully mine." The voice said. "What are you talking about? I demand you show yourself!" Kiara snapped. "As you wish." The voice said as a tall, dark haired man approached the princess. "Wait! You...are...It can't be!" Kiara gasped.
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