Hiya everyone! Sorry for the long wait, but I didn't have any internet this past weekend so I couldn't update. I hope this chapter makes up for it!

Shout Outs/Replies:

Emo Chick 66: I'm happy you like it! King Blackfire will be hard to beat, that's for sure! Here's your next chapter! As for who King Blackfire is based off of, I just came up with him randomly, he wasn't really based off of anything, except for the lost brother part, that was from POK of course! I'm happy you like the story!

Guest: I hate King Blackfire too! He's such a bad guy. ;) As for Brady, he might be able to defeat King Blackfire, or he might not! Either way though, he would most likely keep the girl. Here's your update!

Cailey: Thanks! I'm happy you like the story! I'll try to include more Bra-Kayla! Here's your update! :)

Wansapanataym: Thank you so much! I wasn't sure what you guys would think of him, but I'm happy you guys think it's a good idea! Sorry if the action scene was too bloody and such. I can try to tone down the blood, but I also want it to be descriptive as well so it seems as if you were there.

Noan101 (Chapter 17): Sorry if that was kind of cheesy. I couldn't think of anything better at the time.

Achocolatada: Thank you so much! If it wasn't for your idea, I wouldn't have this story, so a ton of credit to you!

Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OCs Tate, Indigo, and King Blackfire. Ezio belongs to TheMysteriousWatcher!

No One's POV

Brady couldn't sleep. It was a few hours after the group's encounter with King Blackfire, and he was beginning to stress about the apparent war that was to happen. As soon as the group had returned back to the castle, Ezio included, Brady had made sure that the patrols were doubled, especially near the dark side, and that the guards were required to have someone with them at all times, as well as being required to report anything suspicious.

This had put part of his mind at some ease, but not much. Brady was still unsure on what to do. While he had put himself through intense training while with Mr. Mason, telling his mentor not to let him quit no matter how much he begged and complained, this was nothing like that. This was war, and Brady was scared, something he hadn't felt in a long time. However, he wasn't scared for himself; he was scared for those around him.

Brady feared that his family and friends would get hurt, or even worse, die, during this time, and he knew he wouldn't be able to live with himself if he came out of this alive and they didn't. He loved the people around him, from Boomer and Boz, to the different villagers he met on occasion. One person he definitely didn't want to lose though was not just his brothers, but his almost girlfriend, Mikayla. He had always worked so hard to be with her, and they finally almost get together right as a war begins. There was no way that they could be together now, because Brady knew that would endanger her more in the final battle. That is, if he made it to the final battle.

The fight with the Tarantula People had almost killed him earlier today; how could he fight someone who could throw you across a clearing with a flick of his wrist if he couldn't even fight a couple Tarantula People without almost getting killed? This was one of the many questions, thoughts, and worries flying around in his mind. Brady had never been this stressed about something before, and now it was slowly driving him insane.

He knew one person that would calm him and help him forget about what was happening, but he couldn't go to her. The more signs of affection he showed her, the more danger she would be in. Even though he tried to dismiss the thought of going to see his lover, his heart ached to see her one more time, to hear her laugh and to see her smile.

No. Brady chided himself. He couldn't be thinking this, not now. Perhaps if they all made it through this war, then maybe his heart's desires would come true, but even then, he was unsure. While he knew he loved her, he didn't know what to do about it. Sure, they had kissed a few times, but that was about it. Granted he had only been back for a few weeks, and some of that time was spent in hiding.

Maybe if he gave it time, then their crushes could be something more, but with the war, there was other things he had to focus his attention on. It was just like Indigo's words, the ones she had said to him when he told her he had kissed Mikayla; "You do realize that you aren't going to be able to see that girl Brady. I know you like her, but the island needs to come first. If it helps, think about it this way; Sacrifice two people's happiness in order to save thousands of lives. On the bright side of this though, after the war is over, you two can be together as long as you like."

That moment now seemed so long ago, even though it had only been a few weeks. Why does this have to be so hard? Brady hopped out of bed, planning to find something to occupy his mind other than all of his worries. He knew that if he stayed where he was and continued to think, he would go insane. Brady quickly changed into black jeans, a black shirt, and his black jacket, something he had been wearing a lot lately. He was becoming accustomed to hiding in the shadows before he attacked, knowing this was a skill that could help him fight.

This skill also drove everyone else at the castle crazy. They thought that popping out of nowhere ended after Lanny left to rule Lanada, but now Brady was here and he was even worse than Lanny, appearing at the strangest of times. He had scared Boomer and Boz on multiple occasions, and had also snuck up on Mikayla only for her to try and flip him, which Brady had actually stopped her from doing by catching her hands. This had only ended in a very mad Makoola working with the triplets for the rest of the day, only to forgive Brady later that night.

Brady was dressed now, and had picked up a dagger and his sword before sliding both into their respective sheaths and walking out the door. Sticking to the shadows, Brady made his way through the many hallways in the castle. As soon as he reached the throne room, he knew he had to be extra careful. He still wasn't technically allowed to leave the castle, but everyone had been letting him as long as he told them where he was going. His trip earlier had caused him to get in some trouble, but not very much seeing as that if he hadn't been in the jungle when the others were captured, they might not have not made it, or would be on their way to Mount Spew as sacrifices right now, depending on what King Blackfire wanted the Tarantula People to do.

Brady silently walked through the shadows, allowing himself to blend in as a guard walked past. As soon as the guard was gone Brady let out a small breath, relaxing slightly while still remaining on his guard in case someone came around any corners at the last minute. He then moved on, determined to make it out of the castle without being caught.

As Brady entered the plaza, he tried to stick to the walls for his cover, but alas, this was not working very well. There weren't too many areas one could hide in the plaza, let alone be in the shadows while the entire plaza was bathed in moon light. If Brady walked in the plaza, no matter where he was, he would stick out because of his dark outfit. What had helped him so far was going to curse him now.

Ok, what do I do now? Hiding in the only part of the plaza that was dark, Brady considered his options. He could wait until there was no one in the plaza and make a run for it while hoping no one saw him, or he could just go back to bed. No. I will make it out of here without being seen. Brady thought determinedly. As he was about to take the risk of running across the plaza, a cloud covered the moon, allowing darkness to seep into the plaza. Brady smiled to himself before he took off running through these new patches of shadows.

As soon as Brady was out of the castle he took off in a full on sprint, trying to get as far away as he could without getting caught. He rushed through the jungle, knowing exactly where he was going; his cave. The place where Mikayla had first found him. It was his secret place, other than the fact that all of the guards of Kinkow knew where it was.

When Brady finally reached his cave he ducked inside before walking to the back of the cave, the place where he could be in complete darkness. It would help him think if there wasn't anything to distract him.

Brady sat down against the wall before closing his eyes and relaxing, letting out a deep breath as he did so. "You know, for someone who is really good at hiding, your hiding spots are extremely predictable." Brady's eyes flew open to see the one his heart ached for. "M-Mikayla? How did you know I was here?" Brady exclaimed in shock as he hopped to his feet. Said girl smiled at the boy king.

"Just a lucky guess." She shrugged as she stepped closer to Brady before wrapping her arms around his neck. "And the fact that my dad had me do a last minute patrol near here. I watched you walk into the cave." Brady nodded in understanding. Mikayla smiled before she reached up, her eyes already closing. As much as he wanted to kiss her, the encounter with King Blackfire had helped to snap him out of his love struck trance.

Brady backed away from Mikayla and removed her arms from around his neck, leaving a very confused girl to stand where she was and stare at the boy king. "I'm sorry Mikayla, but you know we can't be together, not right now at least. I don't want to put you in any more danger than you are already in by having King Blackfire be able to use you against me. As much as I would love to be able to be yours, and for you to be mine, we can't. Not yet." Mikayla's eyes glistened slightly with tears she quickly blinked back, but not fast enough that Brady didn't see them.

"Please don't cry Kayla. I promise that when this is over, things can go back to the way they were before I left, except this time we would have Boz, not to mention you and me together. Just please let us survive this war first, and then I promise we can be together." Brady placed one of his hands on her waist while the other went up to cup the girl's cheek. Mikayla nodded in response. "That's better." Brady smiled at the girl. "Now, let's go back to the castle." Brady grasped one of Mikayla's hands and gave it a small squeeze before he led her out of the cave, and the duo began to make their way back to the castle, together.

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