"Looks like this bridge's been sabotaged." 17 thought standing at the edge of the cliff where the bridge was connected.
"This is obviously the work of an amateur." 17 commented looking down at the wood bridge hanging down the side of the cliff. A professions criminal running from the law would have known better. They would have burned the bridge in order to not leave behind any evidence that they had been there.
"Silly Princess." 17 laughed shaking his head in amusement.
"You thought by cutting the bridge you'd delay my search for you, but instead you've left me a clue to where you're headed." 17 said picking up his bag and walked off to find the fastest alternative across the canyon…..
"Are you certain he'll find her and bring her safe and sound?" Queen Bulma asked Vegeta.
"I checked his background and he is the best bounty hunter in the land. He's never failed any of his missions." King Vegeta answered.
"I don't think I trust him. I still think we should have the royal army go after her and let the kingdom know of her disappearance. Maybe someone will find her and bring her back." Bulma argued trying to change the king's mind.
"No." King Vegeta stated sternly.
"It's too dangerous. I have many enemies out there that would love to get their hands on Bra in order to use her against me. I can't risk her life like that." King Vegeta explained with worry in his voice.
"No on outside this castle can know Bra's runaway." King Vegeta stated unaware that someone within the castle had every intent of using the knowledge of the princess disappearance to their own advantage.
"Finally." Bra breathed a sigh of relief as she rode into a quiet little town in the middle of nowhere. She stopped at the local item shop (rpg games) to buy some supplies before heading over to the town's inn.
The out of placed princess kept her hand next to her dagger as she noticed a group of rowdy looking men staring at her the moment she walked in. Bra ignored their gawking and unwanted whispering and walked up to the registration desk.
"A room." Bra told the inn owner more than asked.
"Will you be leaving in the morning or staying longer?" The young man asked politely.
"I'll be leaving tonight." Bra answered impenitently.
"Are you traveling alone?" The inn keeper asked noticing the girl's nervousness.
"I don't see how that's any of your business." Bra snapped without realizing she sounded a little too much like a royal. Luckily the inn keeper was to concern with the notion of a solo female traveler to notice the princess tone of voice.
"It is my business to oversee the safety of my guests. And it is not safe for a young girl to be traveling by night." The innkeeper responded in a calm cool voice.
"Don't tell me what I can and can not do!" Bra countered losing her temper and raising her voice.
"You have no idea who you're dealing with." Bra warned.
"Oh but I do." A low intense voice said from behind her. Bra quickly turned around ready to slap whoever had been eavesdropping on her conversation.
"Princess." The stalker whispered to her.
Authors Note – Has 17 finally caught up to Bra or is it someone else? Maybe the person from the castle that's planning to use Bra to become king?