Chapter 8: Behind Enemy Lines
Blaze and Tangle were outside the Earth Kingdom seeing what had become of the land following the take over by the Chimera Legion.
Marine looks around for any of the leaders. "I don't see any sign of that goat or snake."
Blaze clenches her fist. "This was Ardin's plan the whole time. He knew we would go after him before the attack only to bait us with a false ship."
Tangle places a hand on the feline's shoulder. "Blaze, I know you're angry, but I think Dust needs us more now than before."
Dust was sitting off to the side looking down in sorrow. "Dad,…"
Marine sits beside Dust. "Don't worry, Dust. We'll be sure to get your kingdom back from these people."
"I should have never left my father's side. He may be strong, but his age is catching up with him."
"As soon as we can find a way in, I'll make sure he's safe."
Dust then realizes something. "The tunnels."
Blaze and Tangle look over at the Earth prince overhearing him.
Marine helps him up. "That's right. The underground tunnel system. No one knows about it but us. We can enter and take them out from behind."
Dust nods as he focuses his power on the ground below him opening up the tunnel.
"Wow! Forgot this one was here."
The four of them slip into the tunnels as someone follows them in without them knowing.
Blaze lights up the tunnels with her flames. "Lead the way, Dust. We'll need to strike at the throne room."
Dust takes the lead moving through the tunnels with the girls.
Tangle listens as she hears footsteps. "Someone else is here with us."
Blaze looks back throwing her flame down the tunnel seeing no one. "They must've found us."
Tangle then blows a gust of air down the tunnel as a thud is heard.
"Ow!"
"Got them!"
Marine stomps the ground trapping the unknown figure in stone. "Shine a light so I can see this Chimera lackey."
"I'm not one of them."
Dust recognizes the voice. "Marina?"
Blaze shines her light revealing the water princess.
"It's you." He lowers the stones and embraces her. "I've not seen you since your sentence."
Marina smiles. "A pleasure to see you again, Dust." She holds his hands.
"What brings you to the Earth Kingdom tunnels?"
"The Water Nation has been secured, so I wanted to find you and make sure you and your father were safe."
Tangle intervenes. "Ardin and his men have Marl right now. We're taking these tunnels to get him out and retake his kingdom."
"Well,…our kingdom."
Blaze looks at them confused. "Our?"
Dust looks to Blaze. "Marina and I have chosen to unite our kingdoms under our leadership."
Marine smiles. "Aww. How sweet."
Tangle looks at them with a small laugh. "That's great, you two. For now though, let's get the kingdom back."
"Right. Ready, Blaze?"
Blaze nods as she continues to light the way.
Dust takes the lead holding Marina's hand along the way as they make their way to find Marl and reclaim the Earth Kingdom.
