I'm sorry for not updating for almost a month. Reason: I just am a slow updater/writer. I can't help it, just had my exams as well, and please don't blame me if I don't update until August, but I'll try. I hope you'll like this chapter, though, and I'm already writing next one.

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I do not own anything, except this plot and Teagan, Herald, Rean, Vic and Karell. Enjoy!

-Writer207

As soon as Lanny saw the bullies, he instinctively looked around for any hiding places. It might look a bit pathetic for him (he was the goddamn prince of Kinkow), but there was nothing else he could do about it. If he didn't do anything, they would go after him. And even if he could keep them away for a while, they would get back on him for that, hitting him harder than first planned. At least it was a good thing, Herald didn't mean the things he says and (rarely) does, to know you have just one friend.

So, when Teagan and co. came closer, he backed away. If he dared to call any of the guards, he would regret it. Teagan smiled as this one of the rare moments the prince wasn't only scared, but also angry, too scared to say anything about it. But yeah, maybe they would leave quickly.

"Oh, we're not going anywhere," Teagan said, as if he could read Lanny's mind, "actually, Herald told us about this birthday party of yours and Karell suggested we should jump in to congratulate you for surviving another year with us."

"D-Don't ruin this for me," Lanny managed to say. It wasn't that much, and most certainly didn't sound as confident and brave as he hoped to, but it was something. Hey, he knew the day would come that he had to stand up against the five, so why not today. He was already fifteen now! Teagan looked surprised – really surprised this time, he didn't pretend to be surprised.

"Why wouldn't we ruin it for you? Hey, I'm not that sort of monster who picks upon the birthday kid. We're not here to hurt you, we're here to party, aren't we?" the four others nodded, "Besides, we left you alone these three days, and we will this week-end, so you can cool down, but remember: it will begin again Monday. Right now, we'll stay here," Teagan turned to his four friends, "and remember: we leave him alone and don't do anything to him! You better behave or else you'll have to clean my bathroom." The rest shuddered by the thought of Teagan's bathroom. Apparently, it really was that bad. The guys all went in a different direction, including Teagan, leaving Lanny alone.

The prince dropped the scared attitude. He was alone, at last. He didn't like Teagan hanging around his party, or even the castle, for all he knew the bully would screw it up for him, and hoped Herald would keep them in line. But, at the time Herald wouldn't act as a bully, it could already be too late. So he called out through the whole palace to look for the only person around who the bullies would behave.

"Mason! Come down here!" Few seconds later, Mason appeared.

"You know, I was just in the room next to this. You didn't have to scream," The sasquatch said.

"Whatever. Teagan's here, and you'll make sure he doesn't touch anything." When Lanny said this, Mahuma ran up to the two, and whispered something in Mason's ear.

"I'm coming. I'm sorry, Lanny, but we've got trouble at the borders with the Dark Side," Mikayla came in, "Mikayla, you'll lead the kids to the beach. As long as I'm gone, Mahuma is in charge."

"Why can't I be in charge!?"

"Because you're too young! Now, take care of the kids and take them to the beach!" With these words, Mason ran to the Dark Side, and Mikayla
took the kids to the beach, murmuring something about ages and skills. Lanny just shrugged and went sitting on the couch, enjoying this special day, and not feeling sorry for the poor kid who wanted to talk Mikayla in this mood.

The invited kids were now partying on the beach right in front of the castle. Mikayla looked over them, Mahuma standing next to her. He noticed she looked rather annoyed and angry, and he knew the reason. If he didn't do something quickly, Mikayla would hurt somebody. And with somebody, Mahuma knew she was going to hurt him, being the one to stand closest to her. Then, he made a plan in his head.

"Mikayla; I need to go somewhere else. You're in charge as long as I'm gone." The girl immediately started to smile, squeal and laugh. He only decided to be gone for ten minutes, but he did it to give the girl the feeling she was worth it. Which she definitely was. So Mahuma left for the castle, leaving Mikayla in charge.

Five minutes later, Mikayla was still smiling. Finally, she was in charge. Mahuma left her in charge, but that didn't really matter, did it? She could finally prove she was really worth it to be put in charge a lot more than only parties where practically nothing happened.

She was very wrong when she saw two suspicious figures at the end of the beach, where the jungle began. When she tried to go closer, the two disappeared in the jungle.

Five minutes later, when Mahuma came back, she had made her decision. She was going to follow those two people, and figure out what was going on there…

As she walked through the jungle, she heard something behind her. When she turned around, however, she saw nothing. Her guard-senses knew something – or someone – was behind her. She slowly made her way there, and when she pushed the bushes away, there was nothing to see. Still, she knew something was off.

"Who's there?" she called out. No response. Off course not. She walked deeper into the jungle, trying to catch those people. How hard she tried to catch up with them, how hard she tried to be as silent so they won't hear her, she still was in training. Not as good as her father and other guards like Mahuma, but still definitely better than all the others like Roger.

Then, she finally was sick of all the chasing, and decided to call out.

"I know you're here, whoever you are! Show yourself or accept the consequences!" There was some rustling behind her, but nothing to see. She kept looking around, and the rustling grew louder, until she was surrounded by the rustling. Mikayla pulled out her machete, unsure where to hit him/her/it. Right now, she regretted following the two people into the jungle. She was still on the Light Side, but she didn't really trust this part of the woods.

Then, the rustling suddenly stopped.

There was a loud thunk and Mikayla sank into darkness.

I know it's another cliffhanger, but this is all I got at the moment. There will be more soon, I promise.

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