Runaway: Final Chapter

Cyrox

Disclaimer: What I've said in the past three chapters. And I thought of the other princes.

Shortly after Henry became king of Drenvock, he made some new rules to the place and gave those who were sent to prison because of tax problems their freedom. Peace had returned to the kingdom and news spread, including to the kingdom of Roch, and brought interest to the Princess Rika. Soon Rika brought a letter over to Drenvock, telling Henry that she was coming over so he could be knighted. Now that Henry had noble birth and his victory over the king shown everyone that he was ready to become a knight.

Rika wrote a letter to Henry telling them that she was going to visit him for a special occasion. When Henry received the letter, it excited him at the thought of seeing Rika again.

A month past and Rika, Renamon, plus some servants came over to Drenvock. Henry had prepared a feast for them and a messenger there told her that. But Rika was interested in seeing Henry and her other friends from the orphanage. When they were close to the orphanage, Rika told the driver of the carriage that she was in to stop. She got out of the carriage and walked over to the building. She looked inside but found nothing in it. Her mind was puzzled when she saw it, she thought that Takato might be reunited with his parents since Henry released those who were thrown in jail over corrupt reasons, giving her joy. But she was worried about what might have happened to Jeri.

"To the palace." Rika said to the driver. She was worried about what happened to Jeri, but she'd rather hear it from someone who she knew first so she'd know Jeri's true status. She arrived there and left her carriage to find somebody. Then she spotted Jeri and all fears left her. She ran over to Jeri to talk.

"Jeri! You're alive!" Rika said.

"Thanks to you." Jeri said. "That food you gave us was enough to heal me. Now I'm feeling better and can do the things I used to do before I was sick."

"But why aren't you at the orphanage?"

"When Henry became king, he invited Takato and me to live in the castle as his bakers. Takato's parents were released too and they work with us."

"That's great. So where are Henry, Takato, and Suzie?"

"The king is in his room working on some important things, so you won't be able to see him until your banquet. Takato's in the bakery and Suzie's in the garden."

"Thanks." Rika said as she searched for the rest of her friends. Rika went to the palace garden and found Suzy and Lopmon riding a white Pony.

"Hi Suzy." Rika said. She spotted me and climbed off her pony.

"Hi Rena." She said. "Oh sorry Rika."

"It's ok." Rika told her. "So how's life as a princess?"

"Great. I don't know why you wanted to run away from it."

"It's nice at first, but when you get to be my age, it gets tougher."

"What happens?"

"It starts with extra chores, but then it turns into losing your decision. I ran away because of a tournament that will decide whom I'm going to marry."

"I understand, but Henry listens to me, so I doubt he'll do that."

"I believe you on that. Well good-bye."

"Good-bye Rika, nice talking to you."

Rika went to where the bakery was located. There she found Takato with some adults beside him. The three of them were making some bread.

"Those must be Takato's parents." She thought. Soon the adults left him and Rika approached him.

"Hey Rena. Or is it Rika."

"Don't worry about it." Rika said. "So how are things going?"

"Great, I've never been happier. My parents are free and Jeri's back to perfect health."

"That's nice to hear. So how's Henry?"

"He's busier now that he's the king. You know, now that he's royalty, he can now fall in love with princess'."

"It won't work. My mother's all ready planning a tournament that will decide who I'll be marrying. It'll be in three months."

"No wonder you ran away. Wait, maybe you should tell it to Henry."

"It is three months away, so I guess I might as well. At least until after the banquet."

Hours past and the banquet started. Rika and Suzy got to sit next to the head of the table, which was Henry's seat. Soon Henry entered and everybody bowed before him shouting "all hale King Henry." When she saw him, Rika stood up to give her announcement.

"Greetings people of Drenvock." She said. "I've come here from Roch on a special occasion, tonight I will personally knight your king." Everyone cheered after her speech. After that, they enjoyed a hearty meal, Henry walked over to Rika and kneeled down. Then Rika took out a sword, and tapped both of his shoulders with a blunt end of the sword.

"I dub thee sir Henry of Drenvock." Rika said as everybody cheered. The two smiled at each other when it was done.

Three months past and the tournament was about to start. Rika wasn't really looking forward to it, but she wasn't too upset because of a plan she had prepared. Mainly to keep her mother from choosing her fiancé. However she was looking to see if Henry would show up too.

After a few hours. Some people on horses and a carriage arrives at the palace of Roch. On one of the horses is King Henry with his squire Kenta walking beside him. Inside the carriage were Suzy, Jeri, Takato, and some others. They all entered the castle and Henry hoped that he could meet up with Rika. A person at the gates guided Henry and Kenta to an area where the other knights and squires were. The others went to the stands where the jousting match was. At the highest stand was queen Rumiko and her daughter. Rika was just sat there despising the tournament. The first match began and it was Prince Ryo against another price named Kurt. Both of them were on their horses and held their lances high. Then they charged at each other, Ryo's Lance hit the guy so hard that he fell off of his horse and advanced to the next round. Everybody but Rika cheered for him and Kazu kept shouting about how great Ryo is. The next few matches went well with Rika, but the fourth one interested Rika because she heard that Henry was supposed to fight in it. Henry entered with his squire, Kenta, by his side. He prepared himself as his jousting match began. Henry charged at his opponent and was able to hit the guy with his Lance. The guy fell off and Henry advanced to the next round. Everyone cheered including Rika. Two more matches past and Rika snuck away just before the seventh match and slipped into a knights costume.

"If there's one thing I'm not going to do, it's sit around and wait for someone I hate to win. I'll just win this stupid tournament and choose who I want. Then everyone will be happy." She climbed onto a horse and went into battle with the next person. They charged at each other and Rika was able to hit the guy with her lance and knocked him off of his horse. Rika walked out of there the victor. Ryo, Henry, and Rika each won their matches in the second round and advanced to the semi finals. The next match was Ryo vs. Henry. Kazu got Ryo's armour ready while Kenta got Henry's. Then Ryo and Henry mounted their horses and the match was ready to begin. The two charged each other and both of their lances collided with each other, however nobody was knocked off. Then they charged again and both attacks were blocked. They charged once again and both were hit and knocked off of their horses. Then the queen stood up and gave an announcement.

"For the tie breaker, both knights will duel with swords for the win." So Kazu and Kenta handed some swords to their masters and the battle began. Both struck high and blocked with their swords, then the both struck low and blocked with their swords. Their swords continued to clash and sometimes they used their shields to block the swords. Ryo started to get the upper hand and Henry was backing off as their swords clanged against each other.

"I can't keep this up." Henry thought. "It's time to reveal my new strategy." Ryo continued to strike and Henry blocked with his sword. Then Henry got his sword ready and struck on the glove, knocking Ryo's sword away. Henry held his sword to Ryo as Ryo rubbed his hand.

"I admit defeat." Ryo said as he walked away. Rika cheered along with the others as Henry won. Then Rika snuck away and slipped on her disguise, then she climbed onto her horse and entered the area to prepare for the next match. She charged towards the guy and knocked him off, allowing her into the finals. An hour passed and Henry and Rika were prepared to fight. Both were on their horses and charged at each other when it was time. The two got closer and closer, but Rika didn't hold her lance in a great position and was knocked off. When she hit the ground, she snuck away, luckily everyone walked over to Henry that they didn't notice her. Then she ran over to Henry to congratulate him.

The next day came and Rika was spending time with Suzy when Henry approached them.

"Hi Henry." Suzy said as she saw him.

"Hi." Henry said. "Suzy, is it ok if I talk to Rika alone?"

"Sure thing." Suzy said as she walked off.

"So what do you want to talk about?" Rika asked him.

"Well, that mystery knight in the tournament, was it you?"

"Yes, I too have been taking jousting lessons. I thought I could win the tournament and marry who I want."

"And the second thing, it looked like you wanted to lose?"

"You're a smart one prince. The thing is, it didn't matter if I had won or lost there, because marrying you wouldn't be too bad." Then the two of them kissed each other.

A/N: Sorry if this chapter wasn't as good as my other ones.

The End.