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Chapter 11

Shade's POV

Days have passed after that eventful evening. We all still meet on the barnyard to talk about the plan. Weapons we will used are ready. People who will fight are all set. The problems right now are when we will execute our plan and who our allies inside the palace are.

Right now, we're discussing about the plan when a man in an all-black clothes suddenly came.

"Sorry for interrupting your meeting." he said as he turn to look at me, "Prince Shade, I've found out that the appointed officials and royal guards by Romano were all his subordinate even before he becomes the king. Some of them are criminals contracted by him in exchange of freedom. The royal maids and butlers even the cook are part of the townspeople, by the way. I have informed them, including the queen and the princess, about the attack. But don't worry prince Shade, I haven't told them about you. I also told them to protect the queen and the princess and all should stay inside the queen's chamber until things are settled. And, everything will start at the sound of the trumpet so they should be alert all the time. That's all."

"Thank you for the information. It is really rightful to put you as our spy."

"You're welcome. I'm glad I can be of used." He bowed down and left. Everyone now turned their attention to me, waiting for my decision. I step forth and face them.

"My people, I have decided that tomorrow night, we will attack the palace. I know that this is going to be dangerous and some of us might even get... killed. But as your future king, I will fight along your side until the end. We will turn back the kingdom on how it used to be. So please believe in me and to yourselves." I looked at all of them. Their eyes are gleaming with hope and motivation.

"For the future we hope, we will fight!" I started and lift my fist in the air.

"For the future we hope, we will fight!" they cheered and all pump their fist.

All of us are ready for tomorrow.

The next day, the townspeople acted normally so no officials patrolling would get suspicious. The time flies by quickly and nighttime came. Everyone gathered again in the barnyard. The people who will fight wore their armors and grab a weapon. Those who won't fight will stay and guard the children. Everything is set.

We went to the palace quietly. Everyone went to their position as planned and waited for the signal. I looked at the one who's holding the trumpet and gesture at him to start. The noise created by the instrument echoed. The guards are now alarmed and everyone commence their attack. Swords clashing can be heard.

Normal POV

Meanwhile in the castle, everyone heard the sound and headed to the queen's chamber. The royal maids surrounded the royals. The butlers and the cook have their weapon ready to attack the enemy who'll try to come inside.

"Mother, I… I'm scared." Princess Milky said to the bedridden queen.

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine. After all, they are fighting for the freedom and for the bright future of the kingdom. So, be brave for them."

Princess Milky and the others inside, are now filled with courage in their heart.

In the throne room, Romano was walking back and forth in deep thought.

"WHO THE HELL IS LEADING THESE TOWN FOLKS!?" he finally snapped. He can't think of anyone. He already killed the king and banish the prince. The queen and the princess are already helpless.

"Then who? Who? WHO!?" he yelled as he scratches his head resulting for the crown to fell off to the ground.

"Sir" an official walked in the room and saluted at him. "We ready a carriage for you as you request."

Romano followed the official and both of them exited the throne room. They were now the only one who're walking in the hallway as his other subordinates are out to fight. When they open the back door where the carriage is located, a slashing sound was heard and the official fell down, blood was gushing from his chest.

Romano unleash his sword, ready to fight. He saw a figure coming towards him. His eyes widen, surprised to see who the person is in front of him.

"Miss me?"

"Oh, prince Shade. It is frustrating you are still alive. Really, how dare you to show your face again after you run away because of your cowardice?" Irritation is visible in Romano's face.

Shade looked at him deadpan and charged on Romano. Their swords clashed.

"Yes, I run away. But I came back to correct my mistake."

"Correct your mistake my ass. You really wanted me to kill you, aren't you? You can just beg me if you wanted it from the start."

"Enough with that bullsh*ts. I'm going to kill you!"

Their swords create a more clashing sounds as they fight. Shade was able to cut Romano's face. The latter wipe off the blood from his face and smirk.

Shade charged again to Romano but was kicked in the stomach. He groaned in pain and soon, regained his balance. Romano was about to stab him in the chest but was able to dodge it. Shade kick the arm of Romano and the latter's sword flew on the side. Not wanting to waste the chance, he stab his sword on his stomach.

Romano look at him with wide eyes shocked at what had happened. He fell on the ground, his hands on his stomach.

Allies of prince Shade were arriving at the place. They have defeated all Romano's subordinate at the back side of the castle.

All of them went inside the castle and checked every nook of the place. They run into the others who fought on the front side. They all cheered knowing that it was their victory. They went up to meet with the people in the queen's chamber while making a noise with the trumpet, a sign that everything has end.

The queen and the princess was shocked to see Shade still alive and well. Shade went to them and give them a big hug. The three of them cried with joy. The other people leave the chamber to give them their privacy.

Shade explained everything to his family. The queen and the princess listened understandingly.

"I'm sorry for leaving you two behind. I… I was scared back then…And… and" Shade was crying, apologizing but was interrupted by his mother.

"Hush now my darling. What important is you still came back for me and Milky. And that is enough." Milky nodded at what queen Malia has said.

"Yeah big brother. Mother is right. And you set the kingdom free. Everything now will be back to normal. We can be a happy family again!"

Shade smiled seeing how happy her little sister is. He hugged them once again.

Weeks have passed. Shade now is ruling the kingdom. All is back to normal. The town became cheerful again. Children were playing around happily. Queen Malia is recovering from her sickness and now can walk around the palace because of the medicine he had discovered. Milky can now eat the sweets she like. Everything is at peace.

There is one thing he haven't settled yet. And it is with the certain red haired princess who is always on his mind.

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