Hey everyone! I have another chapter for you guys! Enjoy! This chapter is extra-long! I hope this makes up for the wait!
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Mikayla POV
After waiting about an hour since I had walked into "My room" I slowly crawled out of bed and walked over to the door. I pressed my ear against it to listen for any guards patrolling the castle. The hallway was silent. I then reached down and grasped the doorknob before slowly turning it, afraid that the slightest noise would alert someone. The lock clicked and I slowly opened the door, trying to be as quiet as possible. I slipped into the hallway, taking small steps as not to make any noise. I slowly tip-toed my way over to Brady's room before slowly opening his door and quietly walking inside.
As soon as I was inside I closed the door, not wanting any light to seep into the room and wake Brady. At the thought of said boy I glanced over to the bed to see him tossing and turning while mumbling in his sleep. Why is he so restless? It's not like he has much to worry about other than being found, right? Mu curiosity then got the best of me. I walked over to Brady's bed until I was standing right next to it.
"What's coming? Don't leave! Tell me what's going to happen! What do I need to prepare for?" Brady then began to shake. He's going to wake up! I silently panicked before ducking behind the table just in time as Brady woke up. "Stupid dreams!" Brady muttered under his breath as he sat up. Brady must have sensed something though because he suddenly grew very still.
His eyes scanned the room while I hid behind the table. Finally his eyes landed on my hiding spot. Please don't let him see me! I stood as still as possible and held my breath. Brady looked confused before he slowly stood up and walked over to where I was. I became nearly paralyzed with fear. Brady's eyes scanned the table before settling on me. I closed my eyes and prayed he didn't actually see me.
"Mikayla?" Brady's voice rang through the room, cutting through the silence that had been there moments before. I stayed still at my name and didn't respond. A look of confusion crossed Brady's face before he turned around and walked back to his bed. Brady sat down and sighed before he finally laid down to go back to sleep. I stayed still for a few minutes until I could hear soft mumbling coming from Brady once more. I silently sighed in relief before standing up and slowly walking over to Brady's bed once again.
I quickly snatched up all of the weapons he had near his bed before hunting around the room for any more. After a few minutes of searching I found two daggers, one sword, and a bow and arrow. I quickly opened one of Brady's dresser drawers and stashed all of the weapons in it. I made sure to take some of the clothes in other drawers to cover up the weapons so Brady wouldn't find them. After I finished this task I slowly crept back to Brady's bed, where I looked at him one last time.
Brady was now sleeping peacefully, soft mumbling coming from him every once in a while. I was about to turn and leave when I heard a soft, "Kayla?" I froze before slowly turning around to look at Brady. He was looking at me with soft brown eyes, a tired and slightly confused expression on his face. "Why are you in here?" Brady mumbled while sitting up slowly. He seemed to be half asleep because he was moving so slow.
"I just came to see if you were sleeping. Now go back to sleep Brady. I'll see you in the morning." I gave Brady a small kiss on the cheek. "Ok Mikayla. Good night." With this Brady laid back down and was asleep in less than a minute. I sighed lightly before turning and walking to the door. I grasped the doorknob before glancing at Brady one more time. I smiled before silently walking out into the hallway and back into "My room." Once I walked inside I walked over to the bed and laid down, ready for a good night's sleep. I slowly fell asleep, my dreams filled with happier times back before Brady left, ones without all of the secrecy and lying.
A Few Hours Later
"Mikayla! Where did you put my weapons?" I jumped out of bed, my dreams interrupted by the door banging against the wall as Brady walked in. "What do you mean where are your weapons?" I acted innocent and generally concerned, hoping to throw him off. "I mean that they aren't in my room anymore! Even the hidden ones are gone!" Brady exclaimed, coming closer to me. As soon as he was right beside me he looked at me with accusing eyes. "And I have a feeling you had something to do with it." He growled.
"Brady," I pushed him back slightly, "I did not touch any of your weapons. I didn't even know they were in there!" I lied through my teeth. Brady growled. "Then why were you in my room last night? You were trying to hide behind the table." I tensed up slightly. So he had seen me. "If you did see me, then why didn't you do anything about it hmm?" I poked him in the chest, causing his gaze to harden slightly. "I called your name but you sat still."
I remained silent to Brady's accusations. "I'll repeat my question then. Where are my weapons?" Brady looked extremely upset, but there was something else in his eyes. "How about a deal then. I'll tell you where your weapons are if you come with me when I go back to Kinkow and show yourself to your brothers!" I exclaimed triumphantly. Brady paled slightly.
"Forget this. I'll just get something from the armory." Brady muttered before turning around and stalking towards the door. No! He can't walk away! I need him to agree to this deal! I quickly rushed over to Brady before grabbing his arm and spinning him around. "How about this. If you come with me to Kinkow, you have to talk to your brothers, but you don't have to tell them it's you. Just use your accent or whatever you usually talk with and I'll give you back your weapons." Brady looked at me for a moment, uncertainty in his eyes, before slowly nodding. "Fine, but you have to give me my weapons right now." I nodded my head, happy he had accepted the deal.
I then opened the door and led Brady to his room. "They aren't in here. I've checked everywhere!" Brady exclaimed confused as we walked into the room. I smirked before walking over to his dresser and opening the drawer I had hid the weapons in. I lifted up the clothes to reveal Brady's weapons. Brady walked over behind me and when he noticed the weapons his mouth opened slightly. "They were in the drawer!" I nodded my head, smirking. "I guess you didn't look everywhere." I spoke with extra emphasis on the "Everywhere." Brady rolled his eyes and shook his head. "Makoolas." Brady mumbled before snatching a sword and walking out of the room. I smiled at my victory before walking out of the room and to the dining room to eat.
Brady POV
How in the world did I not think to look there! I should have known Mikayla would be sneaky. Now I have to go visit my brothers, even if they don't see who I am. Don't get me wrong, I really want to see Boomer and Boz, there's just too much at risk if I do reveal myself and I don't want to take that chance. As long as they think I'm gone then the enemy will believe I am gone as well.
I quietly growled under my breath in annoyance at Mikayla as I walked into the courtyard where I was supposed to meet up with Tate for our guard shift. "Good morning Mitchel!" Tate greeted as he ran up to me, a wide grin on his face. I couldn't help but smile at Tate's energy. Most people wouldn't be this hyper at six in the morning. "Good morning Tate." I greeted as well. "Is it time for the shift yet?" Tate questioned eagerly. I glanced at my watch before turning back to Tate. "We're about three minutes early so let's go ahead and get started." I responded. Tate smiled before spinning around and walking towards the doors to the jungle. I smiled at Tate's energy before following him out the door for our patrol.
"Ok Tate, the route we are taking goes around the borders of Lanada. Got it?" I glanced at the young guard next to me. Tate nodded eagerly. "Yes sir! Let's go!" He exclaimed before sauntering off to the path. I smiled and shook my head before jogging slightly to catch up with Tate. He seems to be in an extra good mood today. I wonder why?
"So Tate, anything interesting happen lately?" I questioned, curious to know why the boy beside me was so hyper and happy. "Yes sir! Last night, I went out on a date with Indigo!" Tate exclaimed happily. I nodded my head in understanding. That's why he's so happy! I would be the exact same way if I went on a date with Mik- I mean some girl I like. Who am I kidding! I'm in love with Mikayla, but I'm not going to admit it.
"You don't mind that I went out with her, do you Mitchel?" Tate's voice brought me out of my thoughts. I looked at the guard to find worry in his eyes. "If it's a problem I can always try to find someone else…." Tate trailed off, his gaze shifting to the ground. "No, it's fine Tate. I don't mind if you two go out. As long as you are happy and still keep up with your guards duties, it's fine with me." I responded, not wanting Tate to break-up with Indigo because he thought I didn't want them together.
"Thank you so much sir!" Tate threw himself towards me and latched onto me in a hug. "It's not a problem Tate." I choked out since he was squeezing me. Tate then let go of me and we continued walking on our patrol. We walked in silence for a few minutes, my eyes scanning for any intruders or any disturbances in the jungle that could be man-made. "What is that sir?" My eyes shifted to where Tate was pointing. There was a small pouch on the ground.
"I don't know." I responded before slowly walking over to the pouch. I squatted down and looked at the pouch, not touching it in case it was a trap. I glanced at Tate who was squatting down beside me. We both nodded our heads, thinking of the same idea. I slowly reached for the pouch. "Don't touch that!" Tate and I jumped up and spun around, our weapons raised and ready to fight.
"Indigo? What are you doing this far into the jungle?" I questioned walking closer to the sorceress. "Well, I was taking a walk when I thought I heard a noise so I took off running and somehow ended up here." I nodded my head in understanding.
"Hi Indigo!" Tate chirped from beside me as he ran up to Indigo and threw his arms around her in a hug. "Hi Tate." Indigo pulled away from their hug slightly to give Tate a kiss on the cheek. The image of Mikayla kissing me during the "Evil King" incident flashed in my mind before I quickly dismissed it, not wanting to become lost in my thoughts once more. "Do you guys mind taking me back to the castle?" Indigo glanced between Tate and I.
"We can't take you back just yet since we just started our patrol but if you want you can tag along and we'll lead you back to the castle after the patrol. Sound good?" Tate spoke before I could. "If it's alright with Mitchel that ok." Indigo responded before she and Tate both shifted their gazes to me. I nodded my head. "You can come with us. Let's go." I responded before turning around walking along the path, the two lovebirds running up behind me, Indigo holding her pouch she had dropped. Together we all continued the patrol, walking silently with me in the front and the couple walking together behind me.
We all walked in complete silence, other than the occasional snap of a twig or the crunch of leaves, before we finished our patrol about twenty minutes later. As soon as I walked into the castle I was yanked inside by Mikayla. "Sheesh woman, can't let me even walk in the door?" I complained as Mikayla began dragging me to my room. Mikayla shook her head in amusement before she pushed my door open, causing it to slam into the wall.
"Calm down Mikayla! You're going to alert everyone and cause them all to run up here!" I exclaimed as Mikayla released my arm and began to noisily dig through my drawers. "What are you doing?" I questioned, walking closer to the guard girl. Mikayla didn't answer and continued to dig through my clothes. She must have found what she was looking for because a few seconds later Mikayla let out a small, "Found it!" before turning around to face me. She was holding blue jeans, a white V-neck, and a gray jacket. "Go put this on." Mikayla commanded before throwing the clothes at me and shoving me to the bathroom. I chuckled slightly at Mikayla's pushy behavior before closing the bathroom door and beginning to change.
After a few minutes I finished changing and walked back into my room. "Ok, I changed. Now what?" I questioned as Mikayla looked up. "We are going to Kinkow!" She exclaimed before grabbing my hand and trying to start dragging me again. "Wait, what? We're going to Kinkow?" I exclaimed confused. "We are going to see your brothers! Don't you remember the deal we made this morning?" Mikayla stopped trying to pull me to the door and turned to face me. Understanding then washed over me.
"You mean when you blackmailed me this morning because you wouldn't tell me where my weapons were unless I agreed to go see my brothers?" I responded annoyed with Mikayla who in turn nodded, a mall smile creeping onto her face. "Now it's your turn to do your part of the deal." Mikayla smiled at me. I growled in response. "Fine. Let's go." I spoke with annoyance in my voice although I was extremely ecstatic on the inside since I was going to be able to see my brothers.
"Yes!" Mikayla latched onto my arm again and yanked me through the doorway before rushing down the hallway, still holding onto me, causing me to stumble most of the way. We continued like this until we reached the throne room where we ran into Lanny.
"What are you two doing?" Lanny stopped Mikayla causing me to stumble slightly before standing upright and dusting myself off. "We are going to Kinkow King Troll." Mikayla responded, her hands on her hips with a smirk on her face. Lanny growled at the nickname. "Be sure to be back by sunset." He then turned to me. "Brady, be sure you control your girlfriend as well." I was about to protest when Lanny held his hand up to silence me. "No need to protest. I know you two like each other." Lanny then walked off, leaving Mikayla and I to stare after him, speechless.
I was the first one to break out of the state we were in. "We should probably get going." Mikayla snapped out of her trance at these words and nodded her head, still silent. Together we walked out of the castle and towards Kinkow, neither of us saying a word to the other. Once we reached the jungle we both started sprinting, eager to reach Kinkow. We sprinted until we reached the border of Kinkow where Mikayla stopped. She whipped out her phone before wildly texting something. A few seconds later her phone beeped.
"Come on. We're meeting them at the beach." I nodded my head and followed Mikayla as we walked to Shredder Beach where we would meet up with my brothers. We walked for a few minutes until we reached the edge of the beach when I remembered my hood was down. I reached up to pull my hood up when I felt a hand take my own. "Brady, please don't pull your hood up." I looked down at Mikayla.
"Mikayla, I have to. You know I can't show myself to my brothers yet." I responded softly, slowly rubbing my thumb over Mikayla's hand. Mikayla sighed in response. "Alright, but if you have to leave during the meeting, just know that I'll miss you." Mikayla stood up on her tip-toes and kissed me on the cheek. I smiled softly. "I'll miss you too Mikayla. Whenever you can, please come visit me. You know where I'm staying." I whispered quietly. Mikayla nodded and smiled before looking down at the ground.
"No need to protest. I know you two like each other." Lanny's earlier words flashed through my mind, giving me an idea. I used two fingers to lift up Mikayla's head so she was looking me in the eyes. Mikayla's eyes were glistening slightly, showing she was holding in tears. "There's no need to cry Kayla." I whispered soothingly while taking Mikayla's hands in my own. Mikayla looked up at me confused. I smiled softly before slowly leaning down and taking her lips in my own. Mikayla tensed up slightly but immediately relaxed as I wrapped my arms around her waist and her arms wrapped around my neck.
We stayed together for a few moments, both of us trying to savor the bliss and fireworks we were feeling. We continued to kiss before we broke apart, both of us gasping for air. I leaned my forehead against Mikayla's and we both locked eyes and smiled at each other. "Now you have something to defiantly remember me by, hmm?" I whispered, causing Mikayla to blush and giggle slightly.
"Maybe…" Mikayla whispered as well, pulling away from me slightly. I chuckled before wrapping my arms around Mikayla in a hug. "Now let's go see my brothers." I whispered in her ear, causing her to giggle again. I quickly pulled my hood up before wrapping my arm around Mikayla's waist and pulling her with me towards my brothers.
We walked together for a few minutes until I noticed two figures standing at the middle of the beach. I continued walking but Mikayla stopped. "Brady, we can't let them see us together, at least not romantically." Mikayla tugged on my arm that was around her waist. I frowned and sighed but did as Mikayla wished. "Mikayla, before we talk to my brothers, please promise me that you will come visit me on Lanada."
Mikayla smiled. "I promise Brady." I smiled as well before we both turned and walked to my brothers. "Mikayla! Random stranger!" Boomer greeted us as we walked up. I smiled at my brother's greeting. "Hi Boomer! Hi Boz!" Mikayla greeted my brothers while I remained silent. "This is Mitchel." Mikayla introduced me using my cover. "Wait, Mitchel, as in the Mitchel we met the other day ago?" Boomer questioned, stepping closer to me.
"And the Mitchel who slammed me against the wall while pinning my arm behind me?" Boz walked forward as well. "Yeah, sorry about that. I didn't want you to take my hood off and I kind of freaked out for a minute." I apologized, using my fake accent to disguise my voice. Boz dismissed my apology with a wave of his hand. "It's alright. I should have listened to you and respected your wish." I smiled under my hood.
"If you don't mind Mitchel, we really need to take Mikayla back to the castle. It was nice to meet you." I frowned slightly at this but my brothers couldn't see it. "Alright then. It was nice to meet you two." I reached out to shake their hands. Mikayla then turned to me. "I'll see you soon Mitchel." Mikayla hugged me. I bent down to whisper in her ear so my brother's couldn't hear. "I'll see you soon Kayla." Mikayla smiled before she let go of me and began to follow my brothers to the castle. While my brothers weren't looking Mikayla turned and waved to me. I waved back before turning and beginning my walk to Lanada, already missing the girl beside me.
Mikayla POV
I followed Boomer and Boz back to the castle. We walked for a few minutes until we entered the throne room. "So Mitchel wasn't too bad?" Boz questioned as he and Boomer sat down on the arms of the throne. I nodded my head in response. "Ok then. You are dismissed Mikayla. Thanks for your help." I smiled at the kings. "It was no problem my kings." With this I turned and walked off to my room.
As soon as I entered my room I let out a small squeal. Brady kissed me! I couldn't believe it when Brady leaned down. I thought that since he came back he didn't like me anymore! I walked over to my bed before lying down and sighing happily. I'm defiantly going to go see Brady soon! I thought as I slowly drifted into dreamland with fantasies about Brady and I.
Done! What do you guys think? Did you like the kiss? Thanks for reading!
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