A Daring Risk Part 2

"You got it." Brandon said to Violet.

"Say no more," Violet said to Brandon, Tamara, and Oliver. "just let me grab my sword!"

Like a shot, Violet raced off to the fencing area.

While Violet was out of earshot, Oliver turned to Brandon and Tamara.

"Are you sure we really need her help with rescuing Rashid?" Oliver asked Brandon and Tamara in a serious sounding voice.

"Look, boys, Layla did want us to return to RPA for reinforcements... and Violet is the only princess in the fencing club, right?" Tamara reasoned.

"Right." Oliver and Brandon sighed in agreement.

A little while later, Violet returned to the Hall of Royals with her sword in her hand.

"Okay you three, I'm all set to go," Violet said to Oliver, Tamara, and Brandon. "now, let's go help Layla get my Cool Hand Rashid back!"

"Not so fast there, Violet!" Brandon called out.

Violet was confused, "What's wrong, Brandon?" she asked.

Brandon looked Violet straight in the eye, "We still need to gather up more allies." he answered seriously.

"I see now." Violet said to Brandon.

"So, Brandon," Oliver asked. "who is our next ally going to be?"

"Layla and Rashid's own younger sister, Akilah," Brandon answered Oliver. "and as luck has it... I know just where she can be found! Follow me."

Violet, Tamara, and Oliver ran after Brandon quickly to the Royal Prep music room.

Akilah was with Sofia the Second and Hugo the Second, Akilah was practicing the piano, Hugo was practicing the lute, while Sofia was practicing the mandolin.

The threesome stopped with their practice.

"Akilah," Tamara said. "Brandon, Oliver, and I need to talk to you."

"Okay," Akilah said to Tamara, standing up from the piano bench. "what about?"

"This is about your brother." Brandon said to Akilah in a serious manner.

"Rashid?" Akilah asked Brandon.

"Rashid has been kidnapped by Shannah, Layla has gone ahead to try to rescue him... but she needs some assistance," Oliver said to Akilah. "will you help us help Layla rescue Rashid?"

Akilah gave the request some thought.

"Anything for Rashid!" Akilah exclaimed proudly.