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Chapter 2
In the Princesses Presence
"What's with all the commotion?" the princess demanded.
"This low-life swordsman," the soldier began "was not showing the common act of humility, by bowing"
"Oh bother the act of humility!" the princess demanded "it's just another stupid rule my brother made up before, he disappeared" with these words, she bowed down her head, as if to show respect.
"Pretty and noble" Syrus drooled.
The princess walked towards them, and immediately Syrus straightened up.
"Is this him?" she asked a soldier, who was lying on the ground.
"Yeah…" he mumbled in pain.
"You've taken down some of Duelo's top soldiers" she said in amazement "you're no ordinary swordsman"
"I sort of helped" Syrus said proudly, trying to impress the princess.
"Hah, hah," Jaden laughed "you just ran away"
"What do you want us to do with them?" a soldier asked.
"Bring them to my castle" she said turning around, the silk dress flowing in the wind.
"Are you," the soldier gulped "sure we should bring this barbarian, into the castle?"
He turned to Jaden, who was cheerfully walking about with his arms folded.
"Yes" said the princess, as she walked towards the carriage "Aren't you two coming?" she asked Jaden and Syrus.
"Oh, yeah" Jaden walked toward the carriage, followed by Syrus.
"Are you really the princess of Duelo?" Syrus gawked at her, in order to begin a conversation.
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure" the princess giggled.
Jaden was just staring out the window, admiring the scenery. He saw kids playing in the streets, merchants selling goods. And he could admire it in a fine carriage, with lots of legroom, and with big comfy leather seats.
"Sure is nice here" Jaden said, still looking out of the window.
"You think?" the princess asked.
"Yes, your" Jaden stammered "Majesty?"
The princess giggled, "Just call me, Asuka"
Far from where our heroes were happily toiling along, Manjyome was in the thicket.
"Just who was that?" his brother asked (could someone tell me his brothers names?)
"No one" Manjyome turned around and walked away.
"Don't just walk away" his brother said red in the face with anger "Now do you know what everyone is going to talk about now?"
The other brother chimed in "They're going to talk about how a boy managed to escape, one of the Jun brothers!"
"He wasn't a regular samurai" Manjyome insisted
"Well, you're not a regular ninja" His brothers yelled at him
"It won't happen again" Manjyome said walking away.
"It better not" one of his brothers threatened. Manjyome went into the thicket and mounted his horse.
"Come on" he told his horse "On to Duelo"
"The castle is huge!" Jaden gawked at the castle. The elegant castle stood atop a steep hill, at the foot was a golden gate, guarded by two men.
"Come on" Asuka called "Don't want dinner to get cold"
"Alright" Jaden yelled and jumped up and down happily "I'm starving!"
"I get to go into a castle!" Syrus exclaimed.
Our two heroes ran towards the gate, and entered the huge building. But as they entered, a soldier came running down the corridor. Panting and breathing heavily, the man struggled to speak.
"What's wrong?" Asuka asked.
"It's him" the soldier gasped "Manjyome, rumor has it he's riding here as we speak."
"Oh no" The princess gasped.
Next time: Manjyome is out to prove himself to his brothers, by taking down Duelo by himself. But Jaden and Syrus are forced into battle. When Jaden and Manjyome encounter, a fierce battle insues!