A/N: Okay for the final scoring of the race. The riders are scored on 4 things.
2. Resourcefulness
3. Strength
4. Endurance
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Saturday
In the Stands
Ruby was silent for a few minutes, and watched the race. At the moment the crystal ball was still focused on Junior Knight Academy, who have not made it out the cave yet.
Jade, who was getting bored, decided to speak first. "We figured he was wealthy, but what makes you think he's a prince?"
"Well for starters." Frederick stated. "As you said he has been sending you gifts, some of which are very expensive, constantly. Which means he has a lot of free time on his hands."
"And we Princes have a lot of free time." Zandar stated.
"Too much if you asked me." Hildegard stated.
"You said it!" Maya and Leena exclaimed.
"No truer words were ever spoken." Amber stated.
"So its not just us who notice this?" Mae asked.
"Way too much." Matilda stated.
"A lot indeed." Clio stated.
"This is good." Jun stated. "The first step to fixing a problem, is to first admit you have one."
The princes glared at them.
"As I was saying." Zandar continued. "Princes have a lot of free time, and a lot of money to spend. We are skilled in multiple things even...sewing." He stated with a shudder.
"Also, we know he is very close to his family." Kahlid stated. "If you want to begin with your search, you should narrow the list down to princes who are over protective of their siblings."
"What makes you think he has siblings?" Jade asked.
"The charm with the mother. The woman had more than one child." Kahlid replied.
"Also narrow the list down to a prince who plays too many sports to count." Zandar added.
"And he might have several varieties of pets." Desmond stated.
"Also, he might be known to always wear green." Frederick stated.
"That narrows it down to sixty two princes." Clio stated earning a variety of looks from everyone. "What?" She asked.
"Ok...How about this?" Kahlid asked. "The guy has to live close enough to even know of this maiden's existence."
Clio tapped her index finger on her chin. "Fourty one." She stated.
"His siblings are mostly girls!" Desmond exclaimed. "Since he is over protective of his family, most of it has to be mostly made of women. Aunts, Mother, Sisters, Grandmothers."
Clio nodded her head impressed. "That narrows it down to twenty." She stated.
"We need to narrow it down to at least ten." Zandar stated. "Amber, what happens when another Royal family, other than the ones from Royal Prep, come to Enchancia?"
"Well, since they are in our kingdom, its customary for them to stay at our palace and greet us." She stated.
"She's right." The voice of King Roland comfirmed.
The royals jumped. They had completely forgotten the Kings and Queens were also watching the race in the same box. Ruby blushed with a passion, while everyone else laughed nervously.
Miranda laughed at everyone's embarrasment. It was so cute. The other Queens in the box laughed along with her.
"Maybe I can be of some assistance." King Roland stated, also enjoying the kids discomfort.
"How?" Jade asked.
"You see, if another Royal Family comes to Enchancia, they have to notify me first." Roland stated. "Its the same for any other kingdom."
The other Kings nodded in agreement.
"So you also think its a prince?" Clio asked.
Roland and the other Kings chuckled. "We know it's a Prince." He stated. "Now, The Princes who have visited Enchancia that fit your detailed description are Prince Erin from the Kingdom of Astalunda, Prince Lupa from the Kingdom of Isles, Prince Salid from the Kingdom of Thieves, and Prince Ari from the Kingdon of Zau Fu."
"Wait did you just say Prince Salid?" Zandar asked with a chuckle.
"Kingdom of Thieves?" Ruby asked in a worried tone.
"People from the Kingdom of theives are trained from birth to be excellent spies." King Roland stated. "Kingdoms from all around the world hire their subjects for their services for many reasons."
"Not only that, I don't know how, but Prince Salid and James have a longstanding rivalry." Zandar stated.
Ruby looked at Amber for comfirmation.
"It's true." She stated. "When we were six, Prince Salid and his family came to visit. After two hours of hanging out, They declared each other bitter enemies for life. Why? I have no idea."
Ruby nodded her head. "He wouldn't happen to be also very skilled in dancing would he?" She asked.
"He is." Amber stated. "How did you know?"
"Just a hunch." Ruby stated. "His name sounds like a dancer name."
Jade gave her friend a look.
"What?" Ruby asked earning giggles from some of the girls.
"Anyway..." Jade continued, giving her friend another look. " Kahlid said he knows things about Ruby that only close friends know."
"Meaning?"Ruby asked.
"How would these princes know anything about you?" Jade asked.
"Good point." She stated.
"Well Salid does visit once a year." Amber stated. "For his annual race with James. Its always a tie." She said rolling her eyes.
"All their matches are always ties." Zandar stated with a chuckle.
King Roland laughed."Not all." He stated. "Like Ruby pointed out,Prince Salid is a great dancer. When it comes to that subject, he always beats James."
Ruby rubbed her fingers on her chin in thought.
"Wait. So are you saying Salid might be her admirer?" Hildegard asked.
Amber shrugged her shoulders.
Somewhere in the Cave
"I'm listening." Sofia stated standing up.
The man in the cloak chuckled. "I can get you out of here my lady." He stated. "But not without a price."
"And what price is that?" Sofia asked irritated. People were always looking for materialistic things.
"Don't be like that Princess. It's more for your benefit, than mine." He stated.
"What is it?" Sofia asked confused.
"You see I am a seer." The man stated. "And in your future I see a princess. This princess is going to take everything away from you. Your friends, the love of your sisters and brother, your popularity, and the companionship of your little male friend."
"Why are you telling me this?" Sofia asked.
The man paced around the prison. "I am telling you because I am giving you a choice." He stated. "You can avoid all this if you wish one thing of me."
"And what is that?" Sofia asked.
"To kill her." He stated.
Sofia's eyes widened. "What?" She whispered.
"If you dispose of her now, everything will stay normal." The man stated. "If you choose to leave her be, everything will be taken from you."
"No." Sofia stated.
"You haven't even given it any thought." He stated.
"NO." Sofia stated firmly.
The man stopped pacing and turned toward Sofia. "Your heart is as pure as a crystal Princess." He stated as he slowly dissapeared.
Sofia sighed, but then the white walls around her started to melt. By the time everything was over she was in a passage way in the cave. When reality hit Sofia, she hurried and ran the way she saw her evil self lead Hugo.
Elsewhere in the cave
Hugo had to admit, he was dead tired. Sofia really had some stamina. But he could not shake off the feeling something was terribly wrong. He and his partner continued to walk through the dark cave.
"Wait Sofia." Hugo called.
The princess stopped and turned around.
"Didn't you bring a mini lantern with you?" He asked.
Sofia the Worst sighed in relief. She was worried for nothing. "I left it strapped to Minimus." She lied.
"Oh." Hugo replied.
Once again, they continued walking in the darkness until they came to an opening. Sofia the Worst grabbed Hugo's hand and ran to the opening. They exited the dark cave into...a cliff. Hugo cautiously went to the edge to find a river of lava at the bottom, the room illuminated by it's light. He backed away and bumped into Sofia.
Sofia the Worst let out a chuckle. "Don't wanna fall in there." She pointed out. "Guess we took a wrong turn."
Hugo chuckled and nodded."Yeah, I think so too." He stated. "I wonder if James is doing better than us."
"Yeah." Sofia the worst stated. "And he's all alone too."
Hugo froze and let out a low chuckle. Now he remembered. Sofia strapped the lantern on her belt, as to use it immediately when needed. And now she forgot all about Madeline. Hugo turned around, only to be pushed backwards and kicked towards the edge of the cliff.
Back in the box
At the moment everyone was having a pleasant conversation.
"OH MY GOD! WHAT IS THIS?! WHATS GOING ON WITH PRINCESS SOFIA?!"
Everyone turned to see Sofia on the crystal ball kicking Hugo towards the edge of a cliff, towards a river of lava. Everyone watching let out shouts of surprise.
"What the?!" Jade exclaimed.
"Sofia?!" Ruby exclaimed.
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM BETWEEN PRINCESS SOFIA AND PRINCE HUGO. OOH! THAT LOOKED LIKE IT HURT! CRAZY PRINCESS IN PINK IS STRONG. OW! THAT'S GONNA LEAVE A MARK!"
"Wait, Pink?" Amber asked herself and looked closer at the screen.
"What's wrong with Sofia?" Jun asked.
"That's not Sofia." Amber whispered. "That's not Sofia!" She shouted. The elder Princess remembered when Sofia told her of her evil twin.
"What are you talking about Amber?" Miranda asked.
" You remember the Hootenanny Sofia want to go to?" Amber asked.
"Yes, why?" Roland asked, then his eyes widened in realization. "Now I remember. But that time Sofia summoned her with a duplication spell. How is she back?"
"I don't know." Amber replied turning her attention back to the race.
At the cliff
Sofia chuckled and bent down to Hugo's level. "You can call me Sofia the Worst." She stated before pushing Hugo off the cliff.
Hugo grunted and caught the edge of the cliff at the last minute. He looked down at the river and decided it would be best to hang on for dear life.
Sofia the Worst was about to head on her way, but saw that the prince hung on at the last second. She groaned in annoyance and walked over to him. "Can't you just die?" She asked, harshly stepping on his fingers repeatedly, smiling when he yelled out in pain. "Bye Bye." She stated about to deal the finishing blow. Suddenly she was slammed into and went tumbling off the cliff instead of the prince. Just like him, she grabbed something to hold on to. And so did Princess Sofia. The Princess looked below her and noticed a platform and let go of the rock she was holding on to. Sofia the worst did the same. They bothe landed on the platform safely.
Sofia swug a punch at he evil counter part, which connected causing the evil twin to fall to the ground. Sofia proceeded to kick the evil Princess in the ribs.
Sofia the Worst grunted in pain, but swung her body, locking Sofia's neck with her legs. She proceeded to slam the princess on the ground with her legs. The evil counterpart quickly got up and grabbed Sofia by her hair. Sofia the Worst dragged the Princess to the rocky foundation of the cliff and proceeded to slam her face into it repeatedly.
Sofia ignored the pain and blood coming from her forehead and into her eyes, turned, and right hooked her evil counterpart in the face. She proceeded to spin kick her in the face, causing her to fall on her back.
Sofia the Worst flipped off her back and tackled Sofia.
Hugo watched as the two fought below him as he somehow managed to climb back up. He looked around to see if there was anything he could use to help Sofia. It was then he remembered he had a dagger in his riding boot. He took it out and aimed it at Sofia the worst.
Sofia dipped down and swung her right foot under Sofia the Word's feet, causing her to fall on her back again. Sofia watched as her evil twin flipped back up only to get a dagger in her side.
Sofia the Worst cried out in pain, but the pain didn't slow her down. She ran towards Sofia, Ripped the dagger out of her side, and slammed it into Sofia's.
Sofia didn't let it slow her down either, quickly kneeing Sofia the Worst in the stomach, and ripping the dagger out of her side. Sofia the Worst slowly got up from off of the ground and gave Sofia a wild look.
To Sofia, things seemed to go in slow motion as she watched Hugo's body slam into Sofia the Worst. Hugo grunted at the impact, which sent him flying against the wall. Sofia the worst wasn't as lucky the blow sent her to edge of the rocky platform. But she regained her balance and smirked at Sofia and Hugo. the Royals and the evil Princess heard a sickening crack. Sofia the Worst looked down just in time to see the part of the platform she was standing on fall apart, taking her with it. She let out a ear piercing anger filled scream as she fell into the river of lava.
"I think this belongs to you." Sofia told Hugo as she collapsed on the ground.
Hugo, who was breathing heavily, immediately went to Sofia's aid, and took his ascot off, using it to tie over Sofia's wound. He took his dagger and put it back in his boot.
Sofia took a deep breath and stood up. "Come on, I know the way out." She stated, but when got up, she fell back down.
Hugo turned around and lifted Sofia on his back. "Just point the way." He stated standing up, looking over his shoulder at Sofia.
The Princess nodded and pointed.
Elsewhere in the cave.
Jame was sitting on the rock shaking his head in dumbfounded amazement as Madeline fought and defeated troll after troll. Why were all of his sisters so freakin extreme. Extreme personailities, Extreme hobbies, and Extreme Fashion senses. Amber is an Extreme Diva. Sofia is Extremely kind. And Madline is...EXTREME. James shook his head once again. He hoped if his mother got pregnant again, that it wouldn't be a girl.
"If you HAVE to do it, please let it be a boy. No more princesses." James silently prayed.
"Yeah you little trolls go cry to your mommy!" Madeline shouted as she ran after the evil trolls.
"Madeline, lets go!" James called as he ran after her.
Back in the stands.
At the moment all the girls were fanning Amber and Queen Miranda who screamed and fainted when Sofia tackled the evil her off the cliff. Ruby was shaking her head in amazement. She watched, via crystal ball, as Sofia led Hugo through the cave. Truth be told, she was feeling the exact same way as Queen Miranda and Amber. She sighed. Jade was also worried. Desmond had tooken her on a walk to calm her nerves. The crystal ball switched its focus to James and Madeline, causing everyone to let out well needed laughter. Somehow his left leg had gotten chained to his younger sister's and she was dragging him through the cave. James, being obviously annoyed, crossed his arms and huffed in annoyance. Ruby giggled.
Somewhere in the cave
Hugo was silently breathing heavily. He had to admit, Sofia was a little heavy, though she definately didn't look it.
"That way." Sofia stated, pointing to the left.
Hugo obeyed and took the passage to the left. He stopped, and he and Sofia found theirselves unable to stop laughing.
There, was James, being dragged by his foot on the floor by Madeline.
"Sofia!" Madeline exclaimed running to her sister dragging James with her. It was then the little girl found Sofia being on Hugo's back strange.
"Why Sofia on back? She asked.
James lifted his head and noticed the red on Sofia's side and a ascot. "What happened?!" He exclaimed, fully sitting up as much as he could.
"We should be asking you that." Sofia stated with a giggle, earning a glare from her older brother. "Sorry, sorry. I'm fine. I had a fight to the death with my evil twin?"
James looked at Hugo. "And where were you when that happened?" He asked.
"Let's see..." Hugo stated. "Half of the time I was having a wonderful time dangling off a cliff, twenty percent stabbing her evil twin with a dagger, and the rest helping Sofia temporarily patch up her wound."
James rolled his eyes.
"Your turn." Hugo stated with a smirk.
James glared at him. "You don't want to Know." He stated.
"But I do." Hugo replied still smirking.
"Believe me i am already getting Tried ." James stated.
"How did you end up chained to-" Hugo started to ask.
"I don't know how Mom manages to keep up with Madeline." Ja,es stated looking at Sofia who laughed.
"But how-" Hugo tried to ask again.
"I have had a long day, and I only have one nerve left, and you're getting on it!" James hissed.
"Sofia, look, look!" Madeline shouted pointing at something.
Sofia followed her little sister's fingers, and saw the four riders from Junior Knight Academy sinking in a pit of thorny vinEs, while one was being chained to a wall being strangled by one, his face turning into all the cool colors.
Hugo set Princess Sofia down and took out his dagger once again. First he freed James by cutting his chains.
James unsheathed his sword.
Madeline walked over to Sofia and sat down by her. Both Princesses watched as Hugo and James battled the Vines. James went to Squire Anthony's aid, and started cutting the vines that binded him to the wall. But the thorny plants were putting up a fight. Slashing at any available time. One picked James up by his right foot. The prince sliced the plant and landed on the ground on his feet, and proceeded to help Suire Anthony. Squire Anthony's right arm was freed, and he unsheathed his own sword. The vines were no match for both princes, and were sliced into non-exsistence.
Hugo, who dived into the vine pit, resurfaced With Squire Vance and Vaghn in his hands, and Squire Peter over his shoulder. He shot James a cocky look. The Prince rolled his eyes in response.
Sofia giggled.
Hugo set the three Squire's on the ground gently. Squire Vaughn immediately shoved him off.
"What's your problem?!" Hugo shouted.
Squire Vaughn scoffed. "Vance, Peter, Get up!" He ordered.
Both squire's did as told and gave our favorite Royal's dirty looks.
"Vaughn!" Squire Anthony shouted, gaining the attention of everyone. "The exit!"
Everyone's heads turned to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Hugo was the quickest to act, putting Sofia on his back, and lifting up Madeline to put in James arms bridal style. The two Princes quickly ran to the exit.
Squire Vaughn, noticing what just happened, groaned. "Come on!" He ordered chasing after the other team.
Back in the Stands
"AND ROYAL PREP EXITS FIRST. I BET THEY'RE SURPRISED TO FIND THEIR HORSES RIGHT OUTSIDE WAITING FOR THEM. THEY ARE QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY JUNIOR KNIGHT ACADEMY. LOOKS LIKE ROYAL PREP IS TAKING THE TIME TO HAVE A LITTLE REUNION WITH THEIR HORSES WHILE JUNIOR KNIGHT ACADEMY TAKES THE LEAD! OH WHAT'S THIS?!"
Everyone watched as James and Hugo helped Sofia on Electra, Minimus nearby. After she was situated, Hugo also placed himself on, while James and Madeline got on there horses.
"DUE TO HER INJURY, IT SEEMS SOFIA IS NOW RIDING WITH HUGO, WHILE SOFIA'S HORSE RIDES ALONG. AND ROYAL PREP TAKES OFF! AND THEY QUICKLY CATCH UP TO JUNIOR KNIGHT ACADEMY! RACING TO THE FLAMING HOOPS!"
On the track
Sofia held tight to Hugo's waist. He really was a fast rider. She looked behind her to see Minimus keeping up. The horse smiled at her and she smiled back. However, James wasn't as happy. There was a little mini shouting war on whose horse she would ride on. Her brother wasn't all pleased when she chose Hugo. The Princess rolled her eyes. He was still convinced that she had a crush on him. She looked forward and saw the moving flaming hoops. She held even tighter to Hugo, knowing if she held to loosely, she would fall.
Back in the Stands
" AND START! SQUIRE'S VAUGHN, VANCE, AND PETER MAKE IT THROUGH THE HOOPS IN ONE PEACE! CAN'T SAY THE SAME FOR THEIR BUDDY ANTHONY. HE'LL BE LUCKY IF HE MAKES IT THROUGH THIS PART IN ONE PIECE!"
Amber's eyes fluttered open, and so did her mother. They both rubbed their heads and looked at the crystal ball. Amber noticed the red on Sofia's side and the tied Ascot.
"SOFIA?!" Her mother exclaimed, and then the woman fainted again into Roland's arms.
King Roland was also extremely worried. Not only for his children but Hugo too. He had to remind himself to thank the young man after the race.
Amber sighed. She guessed Sofia's injury had something to do with her evil self. The Princess turned to Ruby. "Tell me something funny." She ordered.
Ruby giggled. "At one point in the race, James foot was chained to Madeline's and she dragged him all over the cave." She stated.
Amber gave the girl a small smile. "I can't wait until the race is over." She stated.
Ruby and the other Princesses nodded their heads in agreement.
On the Track
Sofia watched as Squire Anthony was having a hard time, frequently burning himself. Sofia tugged on Hugo's jersey. "We have to help him." She stated.
The Prince sighed in annoyance, but slowed down anyway. All the way to the point until they were side by side with Anthony. Sofia took one of her arms from around Hugo's waist and extended it to the Squire. "Take my hand! We'll fly with you!" She stated. "It'll be easier!"
The Squire gave the Princess a suspicious look but took her hand anyway. Together the Royals and Squire made it through the hoops in one peace and one piece.
Sofia released Anthony's hand and the Squire nodded his thanks.
"Now you can take off and have that macho contest with Vance and Vaughn." Sofia stated patting Hugo on the shoulder. The Prince chuckled and took off. Minimus and Anthony not far behind.
Back in the stands
"AND THE RACE TO BOTTOMLESS LAKE IS ON!"
Everyone watched as Hugo, James, Madeline, and Minimus pulled ahead of Junior Knigh Academy.
"Wait!" Jun exclaimed.
The Kings, Queens, and young royals all turned their attention to her.
"How is Sofia gonna dive in the lake?" She asked. "She's injured."
Amber fainted.
On the track
Sofia was feeling a little light headed, but didn't say nothing, because James and Hugo would have put her before the race. She was touched by that fact, but they had to win this race. However, the Royal Prep team still stopped and landed about two minutes before the lake. The riders of Junior Knight Academy flew past them. Vaughn making an inappropiate gesture with his hands on the way. James rolled his eyes while he dismounted his horse and made his way over to Electra.
Sofia rubbed Electra's side. "You okay?" She asked
Electra laughed. "I'm fine Princess." She stated while Minimus walked up to the side.
"What about you Minimus?" Sofia asked.
"I'm okay." Minimus stated. "It's you i'm worried about."
Sofia laughed and ran her finger's through his mane. "I'm okay." She stated.
Hugo dismounted his horse and had a hushed conversation with James. If they stayed down for more than three minutes they were out of the race. James quickly mounted back on his horse. Hugo lifted Sofia up and transferred her to Jame's horse.
"You okay Madeline?" Hugo asked the little girl.
Madeline put up both her thumbs as Hugo mounted his horse.
"You holdin' up Soph?" James asked as he checked if his horse was okay.
Sofia nodded her head.
"Okay, hold on tight." James stated, then he took off. Hugo and Madeline not far behind. "Okay here's the plan. We all dive together, as to make sure you and Madeline don't get hurt."
Sofia laughed. "I'll be fine." She stated. "Worry about Madeline."
If you were watching, you would have laughed at the face James gave Sofia.
"Since she's started this race.." He began slowly. "She has became the queen of the black heart cave trolls, dragged me on the cave floor for hours, did a jig with the other vines we ran into, and almost broke my arm. She. Needs. No. Help."
"Come on!~" Madeline ' as Madeline speed up to the Lake.
Hugo groaned as did James.
"See what I mean?" James asked.
"Wait up little Princess!" Hugo called.
As they arrived to the lake they found Junior Knight Academy's team discussing whether they would jump together or seperately. Madeline jumped off of Frederick's horse and ran toward the lake.
"Wait!" Hugo called out.
Madeline cannonballed into the lake using Vance as a diving board.
"Why you little-You'll pay for that!" He yelled.
Madeline resurfaced and squirted water out her mouth lika a fountain on Vance.
The Squire growled in annoyance.
Sofia detached herself from her brother's side and jumped into the lake.
Hugo saw this but decided to let it go. He knew he couldn't do anything about it.
"I'm gonna-" Vance muttered. He was still ranting about Madeline.
Hugo and James laughed as they prepared to dive. Hugo went first as James stayed a few more seconds to taunt Vance.
"Welcome to my world !" He shouted diving into the water. Maybe having sisters wasn't so bad.
By this time all of Royal Prep were in the lake.
In the Stands
Amber had woken up again and Jade had returned.
"ROYAL PREP IS NOW IN THE LAKE WITHOUT HESITATION! CAN'T SAY THE SAME FOR JKA! I THINK THEIR A WEE BIT SWCARED~."
Everyone on the Royal prep side laughed.
The Princesses, Jade, and Ruby were discussing fashion when someone sat in the middle of their circle.
"Princees Amber of Enchancia! It's been a while." He stated.
Amber's eyes widened. "SALID?!" She exclaimed, her outburst catching the attention of everyone else.
King Roland's eyes widened too.
Jade gave Salid the once over. He was well buit for someone being thirteen going fourteen. He was about five foot eight. He had long spiky hair, Chocolate colored skin, and sky blue colored eyes. He was wearing an open black colored vest with no shirt. Six pack, not that she was looking. More like staring. He wore loose baggy red colored pants with a black colored belt and he walked barefoot. Hey don't look at her like that! The other princesses were worse than her. Clio was drooling a bit until Amber discreetly pointed it out, and she compoased herself and wiped it away. Hildegard ,however, wasn't affected by Salid's presence. When he bowed to her she scoffed and turned away. Zandar chuckled and Jin poked him in the ribs with his elbow, but he was laughing as well.
"Bitter little thing, aren't you?" Salid asked Hildegard, then turning to greet Jun.
Hildegard's face turned red with and she turned around. She threw her fan, and it hit Salid in the head hard.
Zandar and Jin couldn't hold in their laughther anymore. Frederick tried to cover their mouths, but they were laughing too hard. He soon found himself laughing as well.
Salid was secretly angry and wanted to put the haughty littke Princess in her place, but he decided against it. The true Princes of Thieves turned around to see a dark skinned girl having a hushed conversation with Princess Matilda. "Ahh. You must be Ruby." He stated.
All Princesses froze and all the Queens, Kings, and Princes burst out in laughter. Some even holding their sides.
Salid sported a confused look as he witnessed this.
In the lake
Hugo was swimming. Man, holding your breath, was harder than it looked. It was then he spotted a...mermaid. With a purple tail. When he looked closer, he noticed it was Sofia. He stared for a few minutes, shook his head, then turned around to see an angry looking James. Hugo rolled his eyes, and swam on. When he got far enough he spotted a drowning Vance. Hugo eyes widened and he proceeded to swim down to save him. But a huge golden door appeared before him. He decided that it was his test and quickly opened it. He was back at the shore of the lake.
"Stupid Girl." Vance stated. It was then his face broke out into a villainous smirk. He went over to Minimus and pulled out a few berries that were known to be poisonous.
"This should teach them." Vance stated. "And that cute princess who is his rider. She would be so sad~~~. -Fakes crying- Maybe I should comfort her?" He asked his teammates wagging his eyebrows.
It was then the vision ended and Hugo was back in the lake. He looked at the drowning Vance. It was the thought of Sofia that convinced him to save the pervert. They resurfaced, and Hugo threw Vance's body on the shore. He smiled. Vance hadn't completed his test in the lake. That should cripple their team. He looked at Minimus who appeared to be as healthy as a...well a horse. He chuckled for himself, as he walked over to Electra and petted her. At that moment he heard laughter. He turned to see Madeline playing with a...squirrell who looked really pissed. Hugo shook his head.
James was doing fairly well. He had trained well for this part. He could hold his breath for ten minutes. He looked around. It was then a huge golden door appeared before him. He entered it. He then foung himself on the balcony of the palace in the Kingdom of theives. He turned to see Salid.
"Hey Salid!" James called.
Salid didn't react.
James "Ahh"'d and realized this was a vision.
"Salid~." A female voice called.
Salid turned around and embraced the female. The girls was dark skinned and was wearing the female version of his attire.
This older version of Salid and Ruby walked back into the palace together.
"Maid!" Salid called. "Prepare our room!"
James stood there on the balcony. It was then a floating scroll appeared before him.
Kill Prince Salid
Yes No
James wasn't a selfish prince. He knew if this was to be the future, killing Salid would result in Ruby being miserable. In this future she was happy. He wouldn't take that from her.
A quill appeared in front of him and he circled "No".
It was then a burst of air shot him out of the lake before he knew it. He landed on the shore with a huge thud. He shook his head and looked up to see Hugo smirking at him.
"Not. A. Word." James stated.
Hugo just chuckled.
"Bite me." He stated.
At the moment, Sofia was staring at the man in the black cloak again. He gave her the same offer he did earlier.
"I. Told. You. No." Sofia stated slowly.
"Even if it means she will take the life of someone you love?" He asked.
Sofia hesitated but nodded her head.
The man seemed to be impresses, then he dissapeared. Sofia's body then turned human again, and the pain from her injury came back. She swam back up and surfaced. Hugo grabbed her hand and helped her to shore. Sofia looked at the unconcious Vance ad gave Hugo and James stern looks. The y gave the PRincess exasperated looks.
"Why?~~~~~~~~" James whined.
Hugo groaned, but dived back into the lake anyway, and James did also.
A few minutes, they esurfaced with Anthony, Peter, and Vaughn.
James shook his body ans stomped up to Sofia. "There!" He stated. "You happy?"
Sofia beamed and nodded her head while James groaned.
A/N: R&R Please
