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Lost

"Hurry!" Z yelled at her sister.

The two quickly got on the horses and took off. Syd followed after her sister as their horses made their way through the woods. She could hear the men behind them and could see how they would be reacting. The younger Princess shuddered as she remembered what had brought her there. The trees were whipping around them as they moved through the forest. She hoped that Z knew where they were going, because she definitely didn't know. All she could see was green on both sides of her.

It wasn't until much later that Z began to slow down causing Syd to also slow down her horse. She moved up her horse up to Z, "Do you think they're still behind us?"

"I'm not sure. But I bet they're really upset right now."

"Those men were just awful."

Z turned to Syd, "Did they hurt you?"

"Well…they were mean."

"Mean how?"

"They wouldn't let me out and they made fun of me."

"Don't worry, it could've been worse."

"I know it could have been." Syd watched as her older sister began looking around, probably trying to get the direction back to the castle. "Thank you."

The brunette's attention rested on her sister, "You're welcome. You got taken right after breakfast didn't you?"

"Yes, I was wandering and…"

"Where?"

"In the castle somewhere."

"Did you see Juneston when you were taken?"

"No, I couldn't see anyone. I was in a long hallway and then I found this room. When I hid behind a tapestry, someone was already there and…I didn't know until they grabbed me."

Z's mouth fell open, "I think they were herding you there."

Syd cocked her head to the side, "But why?"

"Because they obviously wanted to get you."

"Well that wasn't nice."

Her sister rolled her eyes, "If they kidnapped you they aren't going to be nice."

Syd thought about that for a minute. That did make sense, and the men guarding her were mean. "What about Juneston?" She shuddered slightly.

"I followed him into the woods. Syd, he is the one who set it up for you to be taken."

"Ew. I hate him. He's so creepy."

"I know."

"Why would he do that?"

"I'm not sure."

The two sisters were quiet as they rode on. It wasn't until they heard a loud growl that they both snapped to attention, "Z what was that?" She whispered.

Z turned and looked around her, "I don't know." She replied keeping her voice down too.

The two girls looked around, "This doesn't look nice. The trees are ugly."

"We're just not in a good section of the forest right now."

"Okay." Syd said, she wasn't sure if Z really knew where they were or not, but she still knew that Z would know what to do.

King Westerly paced the floors waiting for someone to return. Finally after what seemed like forever General Ott walked in.

"Good, you're back. Anything?"

"No Your Highness. The group of men I choose have looked all over for them, we saw no sign of either."

The King fell silent and began to think. His daughters were missing. Sydney had gone missing probably the day before Elizabeth had gone missing. It had been five days since then. Five. Sydney was mentioned earlier by Elizabeth, he was sure that Elizabeth had taken it upon herself to go and look for Sydney. His two daughters that he loved so much were gone. Elizabeth might pull something like this, but not Sydney. Elizabeth was more of a rebel. She would be the one who wanted to take off, wishing to wear pants, do things her own way.

Sydney of course could also be just as stubborn in wanting things a certain way, but she was more willing to listen than Elizabeth was. Sydney loved doing all the things that were required of a princess. The only time she hadn't been so willing was when she found out she was betrothed. He frowned wondering what had caused his daughter to behave as such and why he didn't notice it until right then.

"You're Highness," Juneston came into the room, "has there been any news with your daughters?"

"Not as of yet."

"Fear not, for I will find your daughters and bring them back."

The King looked at the man who had just spoken, "I think you should talk it over with General Ott. He has already begun a full search."

Juneston's jaw tightened but he turned to General Ott, "May I be of assistance?"

The General gave Juneston a piercing look, "As of now, no. My men have it taken care of for now, but I'll let you know. We might need some help in the marshes."

"Alright, thank you General, please report as soon as you know something."

The General nodded and bowed before leaving the room. As soon as the door shut Juneston spoke up, "Are you sure I can't begin my own private search? Two searches could help find the missing princesses."

"No, General Ott knows what he's talking about."

"Fine then Your Highness, whatever you wish."

The King watched as Juneston left allowing King Westerly to be alone in his thoughts once more.

"Z I just don't think that this is anywhere near home." Syd had continued following Z even though it didn't appear that they were getting anywhere near their castle.

"Don't worry Syd; everything is going to be just fine alright?"

"How do you know?"

"I just do."

"Are you just saying that?"

"No, I'm not."

"Well maybe I don't want to go any further."

Z turned around and saw that Syd had stopped her horse, "What are you doing?"

Her younger sister folded her arms, "I told you; I'm not going any further."

"Don't be ridiculous." Z stopped her horse and brought it around and back next to Syd, "We can't just stop anywhere."

"Well it appears we are."

Z sighed, her sister could be so exasperating at times, "Obviously we are, but that's not a good reason to stay stopped."

"And why can't we stay stopped?"

"Because we don't know what lives in these woods."

"Like what?" Her sister's voice began rising, "Like wild animals. Wild, mean ones? Ones that would hurt us?"

"Will you be quiet?"

"If we're so close to home then how come you're worried about mean animals?"

Z definitely did not need her sister speaking in such a high pitched tone, "Will you keep it down, please?"

"I'm hungry."

"Syd we just ate this morning."

"I'm tired of that food. Why did you have bread and cheese, and some meat in your pack?"

Z looked off deep into the woods; she had been on her way out so she had gotten some food from the kitchen enough to last her for a week or two. Syd and her had been eating it, but it was diminishing. Plus Syd wasn't too happy that she hadn't slept in a bed in a while; instead the two had sat down in a cluster of trees with Z trying to keep her eyes open, but not always succeeding.

"I want to go home!"

"Well I do too."

"Right, so you can go to Jacks'."

Z sighed, "Syd you think I want to marry Jack?"

"That's what you said, Elizabeth."

Z hated when people called her Elizabeth, sadly her Father still insisted and much of the staff. Syd only called her by her full name when she was angry. And even without the name calling she could see the anger and betrayal in her face. Sighing she shook her head, "No I don't want to marry Jack."

Her sister's confused face said everything but yet she still voiced it, "What?"

"I was…planning on leaving and going far away."

"Without me?"

"Syd, you wanted to get married remember?"

"Not anymore…well I do…but I don't…I mean…" Her sister trailed off and a small wistful smile appeared on her sister's face before she quickly shook it off, "but I wouldn't have left you."

Syd was right; she wouldn't have gone without Z. "I'm sorry Syd; I guess…since I was getting married soon, I just looked for the easiest way. Trust me; I don't want to marry Jack. He and I are great friends, but that's it. Neither one of us has any kind of romantic feelings towards each other."

"So where would you have gone?"

"You know, I don't know. But I did leave a letter in your trunk."

"Really?"

Z had to smile at the tears in her sisters' eyes, "Yes really. I couldn't leave without telling my sister good bye and that I would see you soon."

"But you didn't know how soon."

"No, I didn't. But Syd, you just…what did you mean that you wanted to get married, but you didn't?"

"Oh…that."

"Yes, that."

"I just…I met someone." Her sister's cheeks turned slightly pink.

"Really? And I suppose it's not who you should marry?"

"Far from it. But he's so sweet, and nice and funny, and he likes me for who I am. He didn't even realize I was Princess Sydney for the longest time. He treats me like an equal, I really like it. Not like those other Princes that we've met at the balls."

"Yeah, they're not so good." Z smiled remembering her sisters increased frustration at the different princes.

"So what now? I don't want to leave Daddy forever."

"We won't. First…let's try and figure out where we are and to stay away from Juneston's men alright?" Even though they hadn't heard anything for a while they didn't want to risk anything.

"Alright. That sounds good."

And the two sisters continued on their path in hopes of finding something recognizable.