A/N: Well, I have been working on this story for so long, I can't believe it's almost done. I hope you all have been enjoying it? Anyway, onto the chapter, enjoy!

Chapter 28: Escaping the Dungeon; Stark's Lament Part 1

Ardyn was shocked as he looked down at Stark. Who would try to kill their own son?! What monster would do something like that? That's just terrible! I don't care what he did, Ardyn thought. Stark's bleeding had ceased, since Prompto and Dorian had begun to put pressure on it. Stark would occasionally grunt and groan. His breathing was still very slow and uneven.

"Dorian, Prompto, have you considered that it might be infected?" Ardyn called, noticing that Stark's breathing had gone dangerously slow.

"How would it be infected?" Dorian questioned, her eyes narrowed.

"Just feel the ground," Ardyn said. Dorian felt the ground and her face scrunched up with disgust. "See, if he's going to get better, we need to get him out of here. I'll find a way to smuggle a potion and see if I can help him. If that doesn't work, he's lost."

"How do you suggest we get out without making loud noises and leaving a trail of blood behind us?" Prompto asked.

"You have a scarf don't you? Find a way to cover up his wound," Ardyn said sarcastically.

"Oh I never thought of that!" Prompto said.

"And we're all gonna die. Anyway, at night, we sneak out. During the day, we rest," Ardyn said.

Prompto and Dorian nodded in agreement. They looked down to Stark to see if he had heard what Ardyn had said. Ardyn slapped his forehead, there was no way that Stark had heard him in his unconscious state. Morons, Ardyn thought. Dorian and Prompto looked at each other and nodded.

"Let's get to sleep before you two get even more stupid," Ardyn said.

"Hey! That wasn't a very nice comment!" Dorian snapped, a smile on her face.

Ardyn sighed and tried to get comfortable on the disgusting floor. He then closed his eyes and tried to get to sleep.

(That Night)

Ardyn hadn't dreamed that day. All he had seen was darkness. He looked around and saw that Dorian and Prompto were both awake. They had clearly been waiting for him to wake up.

"Why didn't you two wake me?" Ardyn whispered, walking over to them.

"We didn't want to wake you," Dorian snapped. "Now, let's go."

Ardyn and Prompto nodded, gently, supporting Stark in between them. Stark was awake currently and he tried to walk on his own. Ardyn caught him when he nearly fell. This was going to be a long and dangerous night, but if they hurried, they should be okay. But, it was Stark that would decide if they were going to make it out.

Stark looked like he was in serious pain, Ardyn knew, because he himself, had been stabbed once. He would understand if Stark didn't feel well enough to move. But there was a determined look on his face that could not he argued with.

"Stark, are you sure that you're well enough to travel?" Dorian asked for him.

"I'm not going to slow you down, if I can't move, then you can just leave me," Stark said.

"No! We won't leave you for anything," Prompto said sternly before Ardyn could say anything.

"No, this is my fault, I don't deserve your sympathy," Stark said.

"You're right, this is kind of your fault. No, it is completely your fault," Ardyn said. Dorian slapped Ardyn across the face, an angry look in her eyes. "Ow! What the hell?!"

"Shame on you! He is willing to help us and all you do is say that it's his fault we were caught up in this mess!" Dorian snapped, making Ardyn flinch. She then angrily turned to Stark. "And you! You liked to us, told us that you were here to help us, when you weren't!"

Stark shuffled to Ardyn and whispered, "She scares me."

Ardyn nodded in agreement. The two men sighed and Ardyn walked towards the door. Dorian looked satisfied and she said something to Prompto. Both of them supported Stark between them and began walking out the door. They were ready, they were finally going to complete the Trial.

A/N: And cut! My first double update! This is exciting. Anyway, their escape will commence in the next chapter and they should have fully escaped in two to three chapters. See you later! Also, remember to review favorite and follow. Love you, byyyye!