The next few weeks when by rather fast for the prince. He had gotten to know the Empress rather well. He even realized that he was having feelings for her. One morning when the prince woke up, he went down to the shores to check on his crew. As he walked through the castle, he began to realize the beauty of it. When he reached the shore he saw his crew looking out to sea. The prince looked out also and spotted a ship in the distance.
"The Mahaterage knows you're here. You and your crew must follow me, quickly." Said a voice behind the prince. He turned around and saw the Kaileena standing behind him. She turned and began walking into the castle. The prince and his men followed.
Kaileena led everyone into the room with the cliffs on the walls. She picked up a snake like sword and slid it into the ground. Immediately, the ground opened and a lever came out of the ground. Kaileena turned the lever two degrees clockwise. The cliffs began to change, revealing doors in the walls.
"Quickly, take your men into my gardens. You will be safe there. I will deal with the Mahaterage." Kaileena ran out the door, leaving the prince and his men to climb through the wall.
When they reached the gardens they were all amazed at the sight. The gardens were filled with trees and plants of all kinds. In the middle of the gardens was a large fountain.
"So, Babylon wasn't the only place to have the hanging gardens." Said the prince. He and his crew sat around the fountain and began to talk to each other to help the time go by.
After an hour or so, Shawdee came running into the gardens.
"Prince, on the boat, your father is being held prisoner." She gasped.
"WHAT? This cant be. The Mahaterage has now gone to far. Such disgrace will not be held countable." Yelled the Prince, anger spreading through him.
Shawdee and the prince ran down to the shores to see the Mahaterage standing at the waters edge. At his feet, tied and bound, was the prince's father.
"Ah, prince. So good to see you after so many years. Hand over the dagger and your father will be set free. Choose otherwise and he wont be so lucky." Said the Mahaterage. He drew out his sword and placed it on the prince's father's neck. "Make up your mind. Either your father goes, or you be smart and give me the dagger." The prince knew he had to something and fast. Suddenly he had an idea.
"Ok, you win. I'll give up the dagger, just let my dad be." Said the prince. Slowly he walked toward the Mahaterage. He drew out the dagger from its sheath. Suddenly, the prince used the dagger to slow time down. He ran toward his father and cut the ropes. He ran back to where he was standing then returned time to normal.
"Run dad… Dad?" said the prince. But his father wasn't there anymore. Nor was the Mahaterage. Laughter filled the air.
"I knew you would try some hair brain idiot attempt on freeing your father. So I used my magic to duplicate ourselves." Said the real Mahaterage on top of his boat. "Guess I cant trust you to do things the right way. I'll see you soon prince. I leave for the gardens you call home." At that, the large ship sailed off into the distance. The prince stood on the spot. The Mahaterage was heading back to Babylon. The prince's home.
"I must finish this. Back in Babylon, alone if I must." Said the prince.
"Maybe not alone. I want to help. I to have a score to settle with the Mahaterage. He stole the Sands of Time from me." Said Kaileena. She took the prince's hand in hers and looked at him with deep eyes.
"Maybe I won't need to be alone. Maybe, together we could stop the Mahaterage." Said the prince. He to looked at Kaileena with deep eyes. Suddenly he kissed her.
They both got onto the Charger and set the sails. Together they both sailed to the city that would be their final stop. Together they headed toward an adventure that would change each other's lives forever.
Here Ends Book 1. Book 2 called The Long Lost Hero