Chapter 43

King Derek

"Uh?" Said a familiar voice that Derek heard; he gave the signals to the guards to have their weapons ready just in case.

Then as he and the guard's turned, they saw none other than Tobias; he was unconscious on the floor and just starting to wake.

"Tobias? Tobias, are you alright?" Said Derek as he was shaking Tobias for him to wake up.

"D-Derek?" Asked Tobias confused.

"Tobias, what happened?" Asked Derek with a bit of worry.

"I-I-It was L-Levi. He's... here in the castle, and he took everyone to the dungeons and... and... I had like a vision." Said Tobias.

"What kind of vision?!" Asked Derek, worried about what the answer might be.

"That he hurt Courtney and Isla. We need to get to the dungeons quickly!" Said Tobias.

Derek and the rest of the guards quickly raced out to where the dungeons were; they opened the door and headed down the stairs.

They saw a few unopened cells empty, then heard a noise, "Come on, Fallon, you can do it!" Said the little voice; Derek suddenly recognized the voice; it was Janessa.

They all raced and saw Fallon and Randolph in one cell in two cells, while Janessa, Kathleen, and Hadley were in the other cell.

"Derek! We're over here." Said Fallon as she saw a shadow coming from the side.

"You found us." Said Janessa; then, as Derek was about to help them, someone stopped him.

"No, Derek, you go on ahead with a few guards. Leave the rest of them here, and they'll help them get out." Said Tobias Derek wanted to convince Tobias to wait for a while, but then he remembered what Tobias had told him was happening and then quickly nodded.

"Fallon, the guards will help you guys get out; Tobias and I have to move on ahead because. -" said Derek but then was cut by Fallon.

"Because Genevieve, Isla, and Courtney are in trouble, don't worry, Derek, I don't know where they are, but... Levi usually always comes from the very back of the dungeons, stays here a bit, then leaves again. I think he's keeping them hostage there, and Derek, Tobias, please be careful." Said Fallon.

Quickly without any delays, they both went with a few guards; they were about to go to the end of the dungeons when they saw a familiar blue-colored skirt.

They moved closer to see Courtney on the floor, then they saw Isla; she, however, was another story.

She has Bruises on her wrist, arm, a cut on her forehead, probably because she fell or someone pushed her to the bricks, and "Oh no!" Said Both Tobias and Derek as they saw that she had been stabbed.

"Antonio, get princess Courtney and the rest of her family to safety to a familiar room, call the doctor." Said Derek to one of the guards.

"Yes, your highness." Said Antonio as he bowed down, drew out his sword, slammed the lock, and carried Courtney to where the rest of her family was.

"Tobias, I will need you to be strong; she'll be alright, had faith. Take her with the rest of her family, Sam and I will-" said Derek but then was cut off by Tobias.

"No, I'm coming with you, Derek; this is my brother's doing. I want to stop him, and I want to know why all of this." Said Tobias as he turned towards Sam.

"Can you please take her to her family Sam and make sure a doctor sees her." Said Tobias.

"Of course, your highness." Said Sam as he took Isla and followed Antonio as Derek and Tobias raced towards the end of the dungeons.

Queen Genevieve

Genevieve was rocking little Henry to sleep; he had been a bit cranky, and why not? He needed to be changed. But since Levi locked them, she couldn't do anything, so she had to talk to him to see if that would calm him down.

"Shhh, what's wrong, Henry? I know, but mommy can't do anything, for now, honey, but I promise you I'll try to get us out." Said Genevieve as she was moving a bit.

"How long have we been here for?" Asked Lacey. "According to a few calculations, we've been here for the entire day; the sun is almost setting; it would be like around dinner time." Said Edaline.

"You know Henry, you are adorable; your mommy and daddy love you." Said Lacey.

"He will look just like his father Derek but have his mother's eyes." Added Edaline, as Genevieve was about to say something, someone beat her to it.

"Aww, look at the family; it's a shame most of you won't be living for long," said Levi as he walked out of the shadow and towards them, then Genevieve quickly gave Henry to Edaline to hold.

"Why are you doing this to us, Levi? What caused you to be so mean and cold-hearted? You know you can't keep us locked away from the world forever?!" Said Genevieve.

"Let me tell you a little story." Said Levi as he pulled out a rose ring.

"A wedding ring? What does that have to do with any of this?" Said Genevieve; she saw Levi take out the key and unlock the door; he stepped inside and took out his knife, heading towards Lacey.

"Don't touch her! Levi!" Yelled Genevieve.

"I wasn't going to hurt her, just bate, you know, it's always easier if you have a bate, especially if you love them so much." Said Levi with a smirk; he officially was crazy.

"Anyway, it's not just a wedding ring, Genevieve; this symbolizes how everything started." Said Levi as he got closer to Genevieve; he was about to rub her face with the knife but then was stopped.

"Don't you dare touch her, Levi!" Said Derek; everyone quickly turned and looked at him; Genevieve took the opportunity to go with Edaline; she gave her Henry back and then left towards Derek; everything was fine till Levi caught Lacey's arm.

"Lacey! No!" Said Edaline,

"Let her go, Levi!" Said Tobias; at this, Levi looked surprised.

"Well... well... well, if it isn't my Stupid little brother Tobias, how have you been? Oh, did you see the little gift I left you?" Told Levi with excitement that he had forgotten that he was holding Lacey.

She took a chance and let herself free and raced to Genevieve and Derek.

"What is he talking about?" Asked Genevieve, confused.

"Didn't you know?" Said Levi.

"Know what?" Asked Edaline.

"I took out your sister Courtney and Isla, hahaha. Hopefully, they are dead, but I know that's not possible; I know that one will not live, and that will probably be Isla." Said Levi.

Genevieve was frightened at this; what did he mean by that? "What did you do to my sister?!" Said Genevieve, I beat her, stabbed her; who knows, she might be dead by now, hahaha." Said Levi.

"Shut up!" Said Tobias as he drew out his sword, ready to fight Levi.

"Oh, come on now, the little brother, she was no good for you; either way, I did you a favor." Said Levi.

"Shut up, Levi! You don't know anything about me; you can't say what's good for me and what's not!" Yelled Tobias.

"Very well then, why don't we settle this little thing here man to man? No weapons, just your skills." Said Levi; Genevieve didn't like that; she was now worried about Tobias; what if something happens to him?