Chapter 3- Confrontations

Hi! I just finished my other story The Triplets of Laquaria, and as a result, am finally continuing this one! W00T! Please enjoy this chapter of Locked Away.

Recap: After arriving in his new home Geoden meets his bunk mates Edie, Tanner, Jarrett and Katrika. Jarrett seems to know who he is.

I woke abruptly when a hand clamped over my mouth and Jarrett's voice whispered.

"Come with me. I know who you are."

Oh damn. I had no idea what to do or say to that comment, so I followed him without a struggle into the woods behind our bunkhouse.

"Now," he said. "You are Prince Geoden are you not?"

"Look pal, I have no idea what…"

"Don't lie to me kid, I met you 5 years ago, right after you burned down that Cidamon caravan. You see, I was the guard on duty that night, and in order to cover up for your stupidity, I was fired, after only a month of service."

What do I say to this guy? He obviously knows who I am, and it's my fault he was sold into servitude.

"I'm sorry about that sir…" I looked down at the floor.

"You should also know Your Highness that I won't fall for any of your pity games, and what I actually dragged you out of here for, is to find out what made you become a servant in the first place."

I thought it best to reply to him, what did I have to lose now?

"Lord Darkannon's army has invaded Valador, and to prevent my death, my maid sold me to the Cidamon. I have no idea what happened to Valador after that."

"I see, so you ran away like a dog with your tail between you legs."

"No! I didn't, I would have rather stayed with Chris and my parents, but I was sold and bound before I had the chance to do anything!" I yelled.

"Shhhhh! You don't want to wake anyone do you? Look. Valador is my home too, and whether or not I like it, you are the heir to the throne, and it is my duty to protect you."

"You don't have to do that, I can take care of myself…"

"I have my doubts kid." Jarrett began walking back towards the house. "Oh, and don't be talking bad about the Cidamon in front of Katrika ya hear?"

I nodded and followed him back to the house. After finally settling into my bunk I felt yet another hand over my mouth.

"Jarrett…" I groaned. "I want to go to sleep…"

"It is not Jarrett." Katrika's accented voice whispered.

"I am very sorry for waking you Geoden, however I could not sleep without apologizing for what I said today. I put words into your mouth. Forgive me."

"Yeah, alright…whatever. Now go to sleep."

"Okie-Dokie Geoden." She replied as I winced.

"Never say that again."

"Why not? Is it wrong to say that?" she asked.

"Yes. Now go to sleep. I'm tired." I replied, and then waved her away.