Chapter 3
"Save it!"
(Alex) "Are you sure you want to do this right now? I don't think it's a good idea." Kuru protested. "Kuru, it's my duty as Princess. I would expect you of all people to understand that." Kuru sighed. "As you command Princess. But at least let me…talk to him first." "Fine." I said.
(Caleb) How was this possible? She couldn't of know I was helping Diva, and if she did, why did she choose now to arrest me? Unless…no, she couldn't have seen me and Diva earlier, even though Diva thought she heard some voices and teleported herself back to my place, and me to the hallway. Could she? I just remember seeing Kuru looking around the room. Suddenly I heard someone coming down the stairs. It must be Alex. Man, how was I gonna get out of this one? "Listen Alex, I can expla-oh, Kuru. Hey." Instead of Alex, standing before me was Kuru. "Look, I don't know what I'm doing here-" "If you're wondering what you're doing here, the answer would be treason. And if you're wondering what that treason is, that would be you associating with an enemy of Manjipor, using the forbidden Dark Magic(they guessed that was how him and Diva got around), and using/lying to the Princess." Kuru said, clearly all-business. "Look, just let me talk to Alex-" "The Princess." Kuru corrected. I glared at him. "Fine. Just let me talk to "the Princess"." I said. "Normally I would object, and I have, but the Princess also wishes to see you. And I would advise you to tell her the truth." I nodded. Like that was going to happen. Lying time. "Seriously, Caleb. You're in more trouble then you think. Oh, and in case you were wondering, I will be accompanying the Princess during your audience with her." Kuru added.
(Alex) "Okay Caleb listen up. I want the truth and I want it know!" I said as I stood in front of him with Kuru behind me. "Fine." Caleb replied as he walked around in his cell. "Why are you helping Diva? Do you even know who she is, what she's capable of? I worked hard to destroy her and you somehow undid all that." Caleb protested. "I don't know what you're talking about! I would never-" "Oh save it!" Alex yelled. "Me and Kuru saw you and Diva earlier. What book are you looking for?" Caleb actually looked sad. "I'm sorry Alex. I never meant to hurt-" "Stop it! Stop calling me that! The only people who can call me that are my family and friends, like Kuru (I could see him looking down uncomfortably as I said that), not traitors!" I then added in a whisper, "How could you?" and turned to leave when Caleb teleported himself out of his cell and grabbed my hand. "Alex let me explain." He said as Kuru's eyes widened. Kuru stepped towards us, but not before I said, "Let go of me!" When Caleb did, I added "You disgust me." Kuru was about to grab Caleb but before he had a chance Caleb disappeared. I looked at Kuru. "Great! Now he's gone. And how did he do that anyways?" Kuru looked as lost as me. I sighed. "I'm sorry. I was just so mad and I couldn't stop yelling so we didn't get any information out of him and now he's disappeared to who-knows-where and-" "Princess. It is not your place to apologize. I should've grabbed him sooner." Kuru insisted. "Kuru it wasn't your fault. You really have to stop blaming yourself for all the mistakes I make. I'm not perfect just because I'm a princess." "Well you should try to be perfect Princess." He answered simply. Great. No pressure. After an awkward silence, I asked, "What now?" Kuru sighed. "I guess we tell Omar." "I guess." I said. "And Kuru, thanks for being there for me. Really. It's nice to know there's someone I can trust around here." Kuru smiled. "Thank you Princess. It gives me great happiness to know I am someone you trust. It is an honor, too." I smiled weakly. "Of course." I said.