SOTP:What is up, peeps! Chapter 3. I know a few people have been asking for this, so here it is.

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Clara and Joey continued up the mountain as the afternoon passed by quickly. It was nearly sunset by the time they reached the forest behind the that forest, was a secret entrace to the castle, Where prince Yami lay asleep in a frozen nightmare. Joey took Clara as far as the forest entrance. When she asked if Joey was coming with her, he said that he took take her no further than the forest entrance.

"You can't come with me?" Clara asked.

"No, sorry I can't. It's not cause I'm a coward or anything! It's just, I kind of didn't tell ya the whole truth when we met." Joey explained.

"What do you mean? I thought you said you lived up here." Clara said.

"I do, but I'm not just some old mountian boy, ya see." Joey said.

Suddenly a bright red light surrounded Joey, changing his appearence. Clara covered her eyes and waited until the light died down. Clara's eyes went wide when she looked at Joey. For he was now dressed in a red suit of armor with a black cape. Joey smirked at Clara before explaining everything to her.

"Sorry for hiding this from you. I'm actually the gaurdian of this mountain. I protect the land with a barrier that surrounds the castle so the effect of the witch doesn't go any farther. That's how I knew where you were and came help you. But I can't go any farther than this because I need to keep this barrier up. I hope you can understand." Joey explained.

"Of course. I'm pretty sure I can handle the rest anyway." Clara said.

"Alright. Would you mind doing me a favor, though? The prince and his brother that are trapped in there are my best friends. I know your going in there to help Yami. Please, don't give up until you save them." Joey said.

"I won't. I promise. I will save Yami and set this castle free once more." Clara voiwed.

"Great. The entrace to the castle is just past this forest. Good luck kid!" Joey said before disappering.

Clara waved goodbye to Joey and walked into the forest. The wind gently blew through the trees that were bare and covered with long icicles. A light snow began to fall the darkness of night covered the sky. Clara felt a bit nervous as she walked on. She wrapped her arms around her body in hopes to calm her nerves. Even the simplist sounds like stepping on a broken branch, made her jump.

Clara continued onward, dispite her fears. She wanted to save Yami and get back the love she once held dearly for him. Just then, Clara noticed something odd about the wind surrounding her. It was even colder than before as the snow fell harder, making it difficult to see. Almost as if it was pushing her back and trying to keep her from the castle. Clara pressed on and pushed through the freezing night air.

Her body felt numb and tree branches on the ground made her trip, but Clara got up and just kept on going. Hiding amongist the trees were wolfs sent by the queen. Ready to attack Clara as soon as she passed out. Yet they were so moved by her willingness to not give up. Instead, apperouched her carefully and once Clara wasn't afraid of them, they lead her towards the castle. Clara was grateful for their help.

Tea however, was not all that happy about it.

"AHH! I don't believe this! My own pack of wolfs, betraying me! Ugh, this is getting old! I won't stand for anymore of this! As soon as that girl enters the palace, I'll take care of her myself."

After an hour of walking, Clara finally made it to the castle's entrance. Clara petted the wolfs on the head as a thank you and started to make her way across the draw bridge. Clara gasped as she walked inside. The whole castle was covered in ice cyrstals and sparkeled in the moon light that shined in through the windows. Although it seemed beautiful at first, Clara could sence how cold and unfeeling it was.

"It feels so empty and alone. Just like chains that were trapping Yami." Clara said to herself.

"Whose there?" Whispered a voice.

Clara looked around for the sorce of the voice and found a small girl hiding behined one of the pillers in the main hall.

"My name is Clara. Come on out, it's okay." Clara said in a friendly manner.

"Clara? Are you the princess ment to break the spell?" The girl asked.

"I suppose so. I came here to rescue Yami." Clara answered.

"You are! You finally came!" The girl said as she came out from her hiding place.

The girl wore a white long sleeve dress and matching slippers. She had light brownhair, tanned skin and aqua bule eyes. The girl also wore a wide smile as she walked up to Clara and shook her hand.

"What's your name?" Clara asked.

"I'm Mana. I'm a sorceress in training. My magic is only thing that's been keeping safe from Tea's spell. I've been hiding from her ever since she took over the palace." Mana explained.

"You've been here by yourself?" Clara asked.

"Yes. It's too dangerous for me to try and leave. Everyone else has been frozen in the ice crystals. Even my master, who risked his life to save me."

"I'm so sorry. This wouldn't have happened if I didn't leave the castle." Clara said sadly.

"This isn't your fault, Miss Clara. Tea always so used to getting what she wants. That's how this happened. But your here now and that means you can save Yami and everyone here!"

"Do you know where Yami is, Mana?" Clara asked.

"Yes! I can take you to him. But we have to be quite, because my magic will only work in this room. It'll be weaker once we get to where Yami is being held, so we'll have to be careful." Mana explained.

Clara nodded and the two girls walked towards the throne room. Clara couldn't help but gasp at all the people frozen in ice. Each and every person had a scared or shocked look on their face. Clara could feel the sadness in each of their hearts as she walked by. Mana tighten her grip on Clara's hand as they went further down the hall. Trying her best not let on that she was scared.

The two walked through two large doors and the felt the tempure drop greatly as they entered the room. Clara gasped at what she found. There, in the middle of room, tied to a bed by chains of ice was Yami. His face showed a painful expression as his eyes were tightly shut. His whole body seemed frozen over with sadness. Clara couldn't help but blush as he walked over to Yami slowly.

Unaware that she was walking closer into the loins den.

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