Kingdom

Chapter 4 – One Intention.

Shadow's POV, The Commonwealth.

Our world was looking faint. Royal guards masked the streets in droves and Silver and I were scared to go home. Our only blanket of hope was covered in royal theft and goods that would easily be enough to convict us to death if we were caught with it. We needed to go somewhere safe.

"What do we do?" I asked as we had tucked ourselves away in an alley away from the main roads.

Silver was clearly lost in thought. I know I must have given him a heart attack earlier at the kingdom. His eyes were shut as he breathed calmly to himself. After a few moments of silence he looked back to me to reply.

"We need to leave the city. It's our only chance."

In confusion, I questioned.

"What? We can't just go Silver. What about the people? What about our oath to protect them? We promised."

"And we'll keep it brother. We will, I promise you that. But staying here is only going to lead to our deaths. The royals are everywhere looking for us or anybody that knows us. It won't be long till someone gives us away. We need to be long gone before that happens. You understand?"

My thoughts only rested on the princess. I knew my duties here but I didn't want to leave her. Not just yet. But Silver was right. We had no other options.

Slowly nodding my head, Silver put his hand on my shoulder to state.

"We'll be back. Don't worry."

"I'm not." I replied as he smiled slightly to reply.

"Good. Come now Shadow."

Following my friend out of the alley and through the crowded streets, I listened carefully as he stated.

"I know a place we can use to hide out for now. At least till things here calm down. But first we need to get out of the city. Our best bet is the main gate."

"There's bound to be men on it though." I stated as he nodded.

"You won't have to worry about them. Just trust me." Urged Silver as I continued to follow him through the streets.

The rest of the walk was silent as we came closer and closer to the gate. Soon within our sights, we both weren't surprised when guards could be seen watching the bridge connecting the city and the gate itself. There was enough men there to stop both me and Silver if we got pushed; and there was no clear way through them. It would be impossible.

Taking me by the arm, Silver moved me to the side of the bridge to urge.

"Stay here."

Trying to get away, I grabbed his hand to question.

"What are you doing?!"

Looking back into my eyes, he replied.

"They're not going to move aside for us brother. One of us needs to lead them away."

"This was your plan!?" I questioned in complete loss as he got down to my level to reply.

"I need to get you out of here Shadow. There's no other way out of the city. This needs to happen."

"But if they catch you Silver you'll die!" I stated as he nodded.

"They won't catch me. I promise."

I couldn't keep a straight face as he switched the subject.

"Once you're outside head north till you come to a small village. Its about five miles out from the main road. When you get there ask for Jaclyn. She's my sister. She'll take you in."

"What about you?" I wondered as he smiled slightly.

"Once I lose these guys, I'll be right behind you. Don't lose faith in me just yet Shadow. Don't forget who I am."

Giving me a smile with a small chuckle, I nodded and ordered.

"Don't get caught."

"Never." He replied as he got back on his feet to urge.

"Once their gone you get moving. Don't stop. You understand?"

Continuing to nod my head, I watched as he stepped out into the open to let out a breath.

"Okay...here we go."

Watching as his eyes slowly reopened from the exhale, I panicked as he began to bolt across the bridge as fast as he could.

"Silver!" I shouted as he now ignored me.

Staring as he grew closer to the gate, I widened my eyes as he shouted.

"Looking for me!? You royals think you can take the rebellion down by standing there!? Come on! Or your beloved King will be next!"

Jumping to their feet, I watched in fear as Silver got everyone to draw arms and run after him. The problem was he had nowhere to go now other then off the bridge and into the sewers below. But he wouldn't...?!

With full intention, Silver turned to hop the bridge. I nearly screamed after him, but was stopped in utter fear as the royals gave chase. Some down the gap Silver leaped; and others across to my side of the bridge and down the nearby stairs leading towards his landing.

Quickly getting to my feet, I looked over the edge of the bridge to see Silver swimming down stream with the royals behind in droves. I wanted to help him so bad, but I remembered what he had told me. I had faith he would be right behind me. Using that as my motivation, I made haste for the now unguarded gate.

Pushing my way out of the city borders, I began my long run. Taking the time to look back at the city, I ordered to myself.

"Get out of there Silver. Please. "

Amy's POV, The Royal Castle.

My father was taking his games too seriously. He had almost every man out there looking for someone we never seen before. It's insane. Sometimes I swear he's mad. But I had no place to question him right now. He was only looking after the kingdom more or less. Everyone knew that. Even me.

With Gavin waiting for me to finish, I soon got up to ask.

"How do I look?"

"Fabulous, my dear. Like a true heir to the throne."

With a smile, I replied.

"Well thank you Gavin."

"Are you ready then miss?" He wondered as I nodded to reply.

"I believe so."

"Then after you miss Rose." Urged Gavin as he got the door for me.

Smiling as I proceeded out of my room and towards the main dinning hall, I asked Gavin.

"What do you think my father is going to do about Overdrum Gavin?"

Giving it quick thought, he replied.

"He'll do what he has too miss. I'm sure the King already has a plan about such little problems. As for right now we should worry about dinner. When the weekend comes, we shall see.

Nodding as he went silent, I soon came to the main dinning hall to see my father already taking his seat alongside a familiar Royal guard I've seen before. A wolf of sorts. His right eye looked bruised. My father who was getting comfortable quickly saw me to state.

"Beautiful. Wouldn't you agree my man?"

The guard had his eyes looking me over as I approached to sit next to my dad.

"Yes, you're lordship. Very."

"Good. Nice to know you have taste. Now as we wait for dinner tell me more about what happened."

Getting my dress under my legs as I got seated, the wolf stated.

"I was doing my normal rounds, collecting from the local merchants. When I came to my last stop I was hit in the head by a young hedgehog. Black and red in color. Red eyes, long quills. Looked more or less like the common thief if you ask me. None the less, I gave chase after he swiped the money off my waist and proceeded to capture him. I nearly had him, but he was skilled. He took my sword and...?"

"He didn't kill you?" Questioned my father as he nodded.

"Yes sir. He let me go. I then tried to follow him, but lost sight the second he leap off a nearby rooftop."

"And the money?" Wondered my father as the wolf replied.

"Gone sir."

Nodding, my dad then mumbled.

"The thief probably got away with it by now. But no matter. It's ironic this same hedgehog makes this act around the same time my men are attacked. At least you lived."

The wolf had his head down as I asked.

"You don't think this man committed that same crime do you father? He was unable to kill him, I don't believe all the sudden he would strike down someone. It makes no sense."

"He could have help sir." Stated the wolf as I kept to my dad who gave it some thought.

"My daughter could be right. Stealing simple tax is small time compared to a food shipment. And I even had guards on that shipment, yet they haven't come through yet. We'll know who we're dealing with for sure when one of them wakes."

The only hedgehog I knew that was described was that sweet looking man from the Commonwealth who went through so much as to climb the castle to see me. It couldn't be him.

"I want some payback you're majesty." Stated the wolf as my father nodded and replied.

"And you'll get it. For now just try to enjoy the dinner I had ordered. After such, I want to send you personally to find that hedgehog."

"What if he left the city sir?" Questioned the wolf as my father quickly replied.

"Follow him. Do what you must. But don't bother our comrades to the north. If you must, wait it out. But once you're ready you bring him in. Dead or alive. You understand?"

"Yes sir." Replied the wolf as I noticed dinner coming.

Let me know what you think in review please.

mT Shadow.