Chapter 12: Saying Goodbye
Soon it was time for the Blade Breakers to return home.
"Boy, what a trip!" Max exclaimed, once more trying to close his suitcase by sitting on it.
"Trouble always seems to follow us wherever we go, does it?" sighed Ray, having just zipped up his luggage.
Earlier, the two had told their friends that they were moving to Japan, so it would be easier for the team to get together and train.
("WOOHOO!" an excited Tyson had cried. Even Kai was pleased that his friends would be a lot closer to them.)
"Right, now that we're packed, let's go!" Tyson exclaimed.
"Hey, Tyson, can we stop somewhere first?" asked Hilary.
"Lemme guess, to do bloody clothes shopping?" Tyson asked. The boys giggled.
"Very funny. No, I have to say goodbye to someone." Hilary replied.
"Here we are." the driver announced.
"Wow..." Kai whispered. They had stopped off at the ruined castle where Princess Adelaide's body was said to rest.
"The dungeons should be underneath the ruins." Hilary announced, running ahead.
Soon they arrived at the dungeons. Kai put a comforting hand on Hilary's shoulder. "Do you really want to do this?" he asked.
"I have to." she replied. The doors creaked open, and the Blade Breakers darted inside.
"There she is, just like the legend said." Kenny announced.
Standing before them was a pillar of crystals. Inside was a figure, the body of Princess Adelaide. She looked so peaceful, as though she was only sleeping. Hilary walked forwards, and gently touched the crystals.
"The legend was true." Kai smiled.
"I know." Hilary nodded.
Tears fell down her face. "Thank you, Adelaide. I'll never forget you." she whispered.
In the corner of her mind's eye, the princess stood beside her.
"Thank you, Hilary." she smiled, before she disappeared to finally rest in peace.
Hilary opened her bag, and laid a rose by the foot of the crystal pillar. Goodbye, she smiled.
