A/N: One more chappie after this!
Kaida mounted one steed, Aurora another, and the couple shared one horse.
"When the guys and I raced over to the tree, we brought these horses with us," Shiloh explained as they galloped back. They found the king weeping in the Great Hall, dressed in black.
"Daughters!" he cried and embraced each one. He turned to Shiloh,
"Noble Count, where are your comrades?" Shiloh explained the whole story, with help from the triplets.
"I want my strongest knights sent to that blasted oak tree," the king bellowed to a nearby guard, who nodded and rushed away,
"Girls, go to your chambers and STAY THERE! Guards will be right outside your doors and windows, so don't try anything funny," he stated. The girls nodded and glumly headed back to their room.
"What if he's hurt?" a tearful Aurora sighed as she combed her recently washed hair.
"They are fine," Kaida reassured her for the thirty-third time.
"Kaida, stop acting so calm, you are worried, too," Calista informed, watching Kaida's brow furrow in frustration as she polished her dagger and shrugged. Aurora rubber her sapphire necklace, deep in thought.
"We should go help them," Aurora decided out loud. Kaida jumped on her feet,
"How did you think of that and I didn't?" she exclaimed," but I agree any way." Calista looked pointedly towards the door.
"What about the guards?"
"And I thought you knew me," Kaida smirked. She whispered something to Aurora, who nodded.
"Ahh! My ankle," Kaida cried and slumped to the floor. The door banged open and the guards rushed inside to examine the princess. Aurora grabbed Calista's arm and pulled her out the door. She handed Calista her jade colored cloak before pulling on her own deep blue one. The two rushed to the weaponry room to grab three swords and their scabbards. They met up with Kaida underneath their balcony.
"Do I want to know how you got rid of the guards?" Calista asked. Kaida winked and shook her head no.
"Come on, you two, let's hurry," Aurora hissed and mounted Angel, the white unicorn, who reared and headed for the tree. The three went through the portal and pulled out their swords. The triplets couldn't see their betrotheds any where, but they continued to fight.
"Aurora?" a disbelieving voice asked.
"Hey Tristan," she answered and hugged him after cutting up the dark knight she was battling.
"You were supposed to stay at the palace," Drake scolded Kaida as the two fought, side by side.
"Aw, can you blame me for wanting to have a little fun?" Kaida grinned. The battle was hard and long. When the sisters met up, they went hunting for Nan. The three found the witch in a potions room, brewing a liquid with an awful stench. Kaida shoved Nan in a chair while Calista tied her down.
"We are the daughters of Avalon and we will prevail," Aurora quipped and grinned triumphantly as Kaida slit their grandmother's throat. The guys rushed in, brandishing blood crusted swords. Calista paled and grasped Shiloh's arm for support.
"K-k-kaida, you just…."
"Yes, Calista, I killed her. It was nothing more than she deserved," Kaida fiercely soothed.
"Come on ladies, time to head back," Drake said, sheathing his sword. Kaida noticed how brave her Prince looked. Calista noticed the gentle way Shiloh took care of her when she buried her head into his shoulder to hide her tears of the bloodshed. Aurora noticed the bright hue of Tristan's eyes when he smiled at her.