Hollow Kingdome
Chapter 5
The Throttle King though weak quickly snapped back, "What do you know shrimp"! "That you abused the power I gave to you," He stated as he hand took the form of the old man's. The king's eye widened, "You tricked me!" He snarled baring his fangs. Eddward rolled his eyes, "I did no such thing. I told you the rules of the magic. I told you it was for your men, your people. NOT You! In yet you selfishly used it on yourself and now you kneel here paying the price". He let the man sit in few seconds of silence before his wrinkled form popped into the biggest puff and purple smoke.
The transformation was similar to the soldiers only the smoke didn't fade, but stretched across the battlefield, Throttle and De Nero. As if waking up from some bizzare dream the monsters all around began to remember things they realized they'd forgotten. Nazz was the first to speak, " I remember… Throttle and De Nero were… were one". "Hollow," Kevin spoke up, "The Kingdom of Hollow Creek, it's were we grew up. My dad was King's Knight and army general. He… he was killed in the war". "My grandmother was the hand maiden of the queen," Nazz stated in realization. Eddy looked Double D with wide eyes, "We… use to be friends, you me and, and Ed. My parents were_" He stopped and looked at his brother. "You and mom and told me he was evil, and cursed… than, than the queen got ill after mom_" He stopped as shame filled his wide eyes.
His family destroyed the Hollow Kingdom and took it for themselves. The only reason Double D got away was thanks to Ed and his family. Ed didn't give up on Double D no matter what he heard. Eddy felt ashamed as he kept his head to the ground. The king of Throttle growled at Double D, "What did you do!?" He didn't look at the vampire, "I gave them back the memories you erased… I've made deals with all of the people your kingdom and Eddy's. I spent half my life gaining items of value to create a spell to break the one you casted upon them. And speaking of payment," He opened his palm and the golden contract formed. "Yours in due," he stated coldly. The King gave a dry chuckle, "As if I'd give anything to you".
The contract floated into his face. "You don't have a choice, the contract is permanet. Now what will it be milord: your money, your crown, you're thrown?"Edd asked and was quickly shot down. "No! Never," The king hissed. He look around frantically for something to give anything, "My brother! Take him, he's got value". Eddy's head shot up looking at his older brother in pure shock. "Hmmm," Double D hummed. "You seemed to misunderstand milord. I said something of value. You'd give your flesh and blood to keep what little power you have. Your own brother means nothing to you, but your soul seems to hold great care to your heart. So that will be your payment," The warlocks looked down at the vampire with cold eyes.
The creatures eyes went wide and his skin paler than anyone thought possible. He began to beg for his life, only to be silenced by Double D holding up his hand. "Calm your nerves. I haven't even decided what to do with you," He stated. Lee spoke out catching everyone's attention, "I've gotta idea. He started this war upon our lands. I believe we deserve some form of compensation," she smirked. Edd smiled at bowed to the queens, "But of course milady's, "He turned back to the vampire. "Lord of Throttle, as owner of your soul and body I banish from these lands to spend eternity in the Junkle in servitude to the Kanker Queens," He stated and the sisters made their way in front of him and simply dragged the vampire away as their warriors followed.
Eddward smile watching them go, "Seems it all worked out in the end". The warlock turned back to the battlefield to see the soldiers being laid back home by Kevin and his pack. The few that remained was Nazz and Eddy, who now sat his knees hold the crown of the man he once called his brother. "I'm sorry for your los me friend, losing a family member is hard no matter the reason," Double D spoke placing a hand on the little king's shoulder. Eddy shook his head, "I lost my brother a long time ago, but hey… at least I got my friend back". He looked up at Edd with tired hopeful eyes, "We are still friends… even after all the crap I put you through"? Edd laughed, "Eddy you put my though crap when we were young. I loved you then as I love you know." The two shared a hug that seemed brand new.
Double D pulled away smiling, "You have indeed regained your friend as well as your kingdom". But Eddy shook his head, "No, it ain't my Kingdom to regain, sock head". The old nickname through Double D off guard as did his friends words. "What," Eddward frowned and he unbelievably found Eddy on his knees bowing at his feet. "He's right Double D," He look up to see Nazz smiling at him. "You are the rightful ruler of the Hollow Kingdom," She nodded as a shocked smile came to Edd's face. Visiting his home one last time he went to his empty shelf of collected item to the only thing that remained. The box he received from Eddy hold the hollow dice. He opened the box and smiled at the dusty dice, "I hope I've made you proud father".
And so the long lost prince of the Hollow Creek kingdom returned to his home. After defeating the wicked thief that stole his home, he and his loyal friends and subjects began rebuilding the land returning it to the beautiful land it once was. The young prince then became the King of Hollow Creek and just as the prophecy said he brought wonder, strength and happiness to the land. The king cared not for his riches or title or crown, simply seeing the smiling faces of his kingdom and friends was all the King needed to be happy.
The End.
The children clapped at the end of story as they sat in the library of the King's castle. When their applause came to an end they all began to ask questions. "What happened to the king of De Nero?" "Did the Red Knight and little king fight?" "Did the Zombie and his little sister make it out alright?" Double D laughed and calmed the little trick, or treater's down, "Alright, alright calm yourselfers. You're in a library after all. I'll tell you all more of the story next story time". He merely smiled at the moans and groans of "Awes", and began to clean up.
As he did a little mermaid ghost tugged on the kings black and purple cape, "Yes, Melody". She spoke softly, "Did the King ever find a true love to be his queen"? A young gargoyle boy laughed at the question, "HA! The king doesn't need some queen!" Another boy chimed in agreeing, "Yeah, he can be king all by himself". Another little girl opposed them, "But would he get lonely? I think find a true love". They looked at warlock before and Melody asked again, "So does the King romance King Double D"? He was about to answer as best he could when a maid hurried through the door. He sighed in relief to avoid the question, though the maid seemed quite flustered, "Your majesty there is a um… red werewolf asking for you and will not leave the castle. Should I send guards to remove him?" She asked.
He blinked and laughed lightly at the statement, "Lilly stay here with the children. I'll deal with this red wolf". He left before she could protest and walked to his throne room to see none other than Red Knight in his old armor of red and gold rimming's. The armor was polished so well it appeared and as did his oversized sword. He wore a frown on his face as usual, and quickly straightened up at the sight of the warlock. Double D chuckled, "Nazz isn't here I'm afraid. I had to send her on a small trip to Junkle. I can inform of your visit when she returns," He smiled. Kevin cleared his throat, "Yes, I.. I'm awear of that. I came to see you, your majesty," He corrected the King.
Double D looked with slightly surprised eyes, "Oh? And to what do I own the pleasure of the Great Red Knight in my home all shined up"? Clearing his throat once again, "I wish to ask to be your shield at all times and protect you as my king". Double D was taken back, but didn't show it, instead he asked, "But what of your pack, do you not still lead them"? He nodded, "Yes, we've discussed it and all agree, that if you'll have us… we'd like to be the new lead army of the Hollow Creek Kingdom". Crossing his arms he arched eyebrow at the knight, "What brought this own red knight? Why now," he asked. A hint of pin grazed the werewolf's cheek, "It took some time for us to come to this choice".
Double D now silently stared at the beast, making his a bit nervous. He finally spoke with a smile, "Very well. I welcome you and your men to Hollow Creek. Shall we discuss their living agreements over dinner"? The knight bowed, "Yes your majesty". Edd began to take his leave but stopped, "Oh and Kevin, I do so miss those childish terms you once used when we were young. Double dork I believe it was". Kevin blushed a bit more, "Ye_ Yeah… I mean yes". "Please don't stray from those names, after all you are more then just a knight my friend." Edd smiled kindly at the other man.
Kevin simply nodded. "Lovely, I look forward to our dinner Kevin. Till then," He waved weakly walking away. "Yeah till then dork," Kevin chuckled only to hear the giggles of spying children and hurried to take his leave. Once he joined the children again he prepared to take them home, as they began to leave Melody tugged the King's cape again. Looking down the little ghoul gave him bashful smile, "I think the King'll find romance after all". His eyes widened slightly at the words, "Well," Edd blushed clearly his throat, "We'll just have to see next story time." He replied as all the children giggled and followed their king into the street of Hollow Creek.
The End.
I was trying so hard to not make this a KevEdd and I didn't, but it still slipped in there so how, *Sigh* I'm hopeless really.
But I hope you all enjoyed it and a Happy Late Halloween to you all. ALso if this gets enough reviews than I may make a second one... may. Depends on if you guys like it enough, so yeah!
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