Return of the King – A Pair of Kings Fanfiction…

A/N – Well here is chapter two! Yeah! Anyway; thanks so much for all the reviews from the last chapter; it means the world to me! Because of it, I am updating yeah!

Anyway; I will admit, this is not my best writing for a chapter; but it helps move things along and everything will start getting more interesting in the next few chapters.

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Chapter 2

The Stranger and The Mission

"What do we do!?" Candace questioned as she began to freak out to herself while hiding behind Mikayla.

Both girls were standing in the middle of the clearing they were in. Around them, a group of Tarantula People surrounded them.

"I'm not sure." Mikayla stated as she held her Machete in front of her. "But stay with me and follow my lead." Mikayla finished as Candace nodded.

Silence came over them and the group of Tarantula People began to close in on the two girls. With weapons pointed at them and no chance for an escape; the two girls had no choice but to try and fight their way out. However; the two girls didn't have to worry about making the first move for the Tarantula person in front of Mikayla roared loudly and charged for the two girls.

Candace ducked and Mikayla swung her machete hitting the Tarantula person's weapon. Instantly; she knocked the weapon out of his hand and kicked him so hard in the stomach that he flew backwards into a tree. A scream from Candace made Mikayla turned to fight and help her friend. Yet, Mikayla was surprised when she saw her friend duck once more, swing her big purse and hit the Tarantula person hard in the side knocking him down to the ground. Both girls continued to fight only to be backed up against one another with more and more Tarantula People coming after them.

"What do we do!?" Candace questioned once more as she and Mikayla held out their weapons in front of them. "There's too many." Candace stated with fright in her tone.

But Mikayla got cut off before she could answer. Before them, a stranger in a black hood jumped down from above them and pulled a sword. Swinging the sword, the hooded figure fought of about half of the Tarantula People while Mikayla and Candace fought the other's together. As they fought Tarantula Person after Tarantula Person; it felt like more and more kept coming after each time someone was knocked down.

So; they continued to fight and did as best as they could to help each other. Candace had surprised Mikayla a lot with how well she used her purse as a weapon. And, since when did her friend know hand to hand combat? Either way; things were going better than the two thought it would. Meanwhile, the hooded figure now how two swords out in front of them fighting off as many as they could by themselves.

Yet, as they fought and fought, one of the Tarantula People had snuck up behind their mysterious hooded figure friend and managed to tackle him to the ground. Mikayla saw this and turned to help. But, as she did, two Tarantula People ran up to her from her sides and began to attack with their weapons. When she knocked them to the ground, she jumped into action and began to help the hooded figure.

Candace was silently freaking out during all of this. For as long as she lived on Kinkow; she always tried to avoid the dark side until today that is. One of the reasons; was because of the creatures that lived on the dark side. However; because Candace had been with Mikayla; she of course got caught in the middle of this and hand no choice but used to her secret hand-to-hand combat skills.

As she fought, Candace was knocked backwards by her attack and slammed into Mikayla by accident causing them both to go down. While they went down, they landed next to their mysterious hooded figure and knew that all three of them were in trouble. However; as they all began to get surrounded by the Tarantula People the hooded figure grabbed both girls and instantly the vanished right before the attacker's eyes.

It was like magic to Mikayla and Candace as they vanished from the dark side with their new mysterious hooded figure. Around them, colors swirled and both girls felt their ears pop as the pressure changed before them.
However; their ears popped once more and before they knew it, both girls landed hard on the ground. When they stood up; they dusted themselves off and found that they were safe on the light side near the castle.

"Thanks - " Mikayla began as she turned to look for the hooded figure and frowned when she saw that their mysterious friend disappeared.

"Well, that was weird. What the heck was that!?" Candace questioned as she too frowned when she tried to find the hooded figure.

Mikayla sighed, "I'm not sure. But we should go back to the castle before we somehow end up on the dark side again. Besides, I think my father would like to hear about our new mysterious friend." Mikayla finished.

Instantly; both girls began to finish walking towards the king's castle (which was in view thanks to their savor). While they walked, both girls couldn't help but wonder who their mysterious hooded figure is and if they'd ever see them again. However; as they walked back to the castle, neither one of them knew their mysterious friend was watching them from the trees, making sure they made it back safely before disappearing again...

...

" - And then the hooded figure grabbed us, and we ended up on the light side, just like that." Mikayla finished telling Boomer, Boz and her father Mason later that night.

"Wow! That sounds like one cool story. What's the name of this movie?" Boomer questioned as he sat on the couch in the Kings room.

Mikayla slightly rolled her eyes as Lanny, Candace, Boz and Mason laughed to themselves. "It's a not a movie my king. It literally just happened to Candace and I." Mikayla finished as Candace nodded in agreement.

"It's true! And, the best part about all of this; is that Mikayla and I have our very own guardian angel." Candace finished with a smile as she slightly giggled to herself.

"I'm not so sure this hooded figure is a guardian angel. I mean, did you even see who they were?" Mason questioned as he eyed his daughter and her friend with concern and hope.

Both girls shook their heads. "Nope. He vanished before we could even turn around and thank him." Candace replied simply with a frown.

"How do you know it's a he?" Boomer questioned with interest as he raised an eyebrow at the girls.

"We don't." Mikayla replied instantly. "Candace just said he because she thinks it her knight in shining armor." Mikayla finished as she sighed.

"Well he is!" Candace argued as she scoffed at Mikayla who face

"Either way; I want you girls to promise me you won't go looking for this hooded figure - " Mason began as he eyed the two girls while using a serious tone.

"Why not?" Mikayla and Candace questioned.

" - Because, we know nothing about this hooded figure. From the sounds of it, they performed magic, and magic on Kinkow is very hard to learn and use. Only a true and powerful Kinkowen can learn and use that type of magic power. It takes years to learn and master. For all we know; it could be someone very dangerous. So, I advise that no one goes looking for him." Mason finished with another serious look.

Like that, Mason turned and left the kings room leaving Mikayla, Candace, Boomer and Boz alone in the room. All four friends stared at one another after Mason vanished.

"You're not going to listen to a word Mason says, are you?" Boz questioned as he eyed Mikayla and Candace with interest.

"Of course, we are. My father is right. We know nothing of this hooded figure." Mikayla stated as Candace groaned.

"Well you may choose to listen to your father, but I'm not." Candace replied as Mikayla looked at her in surprise. "What? Don't tell me you're not interested in knowing more about this hooded figure and the kind of powers he has? For all we know; he could be one of us! After all, he did save us from the Tarantula People." Candace finished with a challenging tone.

"You know what!?" Boz began as he stood up and smiled at Candace. "I'm in. It's been a while since we've had an adventure, and - what the heck!? Why not?" Boz finished as Candace cheered in excitement and hugged him slightly. After the slight hug, both friends realized what was happening and looked at each other before pulling away. With awkwardness beginning to form, Boomer stood up and broke the silence.

"Count me in." Boomer stated as he smiled at his brother and friend. "If there's a new creature on this island, we need to know about it anyway. Maybe we can talk them into coming over to our side." Boomer finished.

"Yeah! Adventure time!" Candace stated as he clapped her hands and turned to Mikayla. "So; what do you say Kayla? Want to come with? It wouldn't be much fun without you." Candace pleaded.

A moment of silence formed as Mikayla made a pros and cons list. Finally; she reached her decision. "Ugh! Alright fine! - " Mikayla stated as the others cheered. " - But we don't start until tomorrow. It is late, and we all need rest if we want to start our search." Mikayla instructed as everyone eyed each other for a moment. Soon; they all mumbled an agreement and all four went of to bed with
Candace promising she'd meet them in the Throne Room tomorrow. So; with that said, all four friends went to bed, ready for their new adventure tomorrow all while wondering who the hooded figure was...

...

The next morning; Mikayla, Boomer and Boz all sat around the middle of the Throne Room. Boz sat on the couch that was on the right side of the coffee table while Mikayla and Boomer sat on the couch on the left of the coffee table near the Royal Vault. All three friends were waiting for their fourth friend Candace to show up so they could start their journey. While they waited, they planned on what their move was to start their search.

" - Are you sure we should? I mean, it is the dark side after all and aren't you always yelling at us for being on the dark side?" Boomer questioned as he frowned at Mikayla.

Mikayla sighed but slightly rolled her eyes. "Yes..." Mikayla began as Boomer eyed her with a confused expression on his face. "...But if he saved us on the dark side, then maybe that's where he's hiding." Mikayla stated.

"You know bro; she makes a point." Boz stated as he peeled a banana and began to eat it. He then turned to Mikayla. "Where exactly did you run into him?" Boz wondered as he raised an eyebrow at her.

"Near the Tarantula People's territory." Mikayla explained as Boomer and Boz frowned at one another before nodding in understandment.

" - And, you want us to look there? Girl have you lost your mind!?" Boomer questioned as he stood up to send Mikayla a death glare.

"Yes! Well - " Mikayla stated as she stood up in defense. " - Not exactly look in the territory; more like around it. Maybe he's in some cave, or in some unknown part of the island we haven't found yet." Mikayla finished.

"I guess; but as long as you are there, then I'm okay with it." Boomer finished as he finally caved at the idea. After all, if Mikayla was giving them permission to explore the dark side, then, why shouldn't they?

"Good, now all we need to do is wait for Candace to show up." Mikayla added as she and Boomer stood side by side looking around for their friend. "You know; I wonder where that girl is." Mikayla finished in thought.

However; as both friends stood there, neither one of them even noticed Candace walk into the Throne Room as well as Boz smirking to himself as he watched her sneak up behind them.

"Hey guys - " Candace had greeted as soon as she was right behind them.

Instantly; both Mikayla and Boomer screamed in shock and surprised while turning around and spotting their friend. As they saw Candace, Mikayla leaned on Boomer as she tried to catch her breath and Boomer looked at Candace with annoyance as he tried to slow his heart rate as well. All while this was happening; Boz couldn't help but laugh to himself as he watched the scene unfold before him.

"Yeesh women! Did you have to sneak up behind us!?" Boomer demanded as he finally caught his breath. "You nearly gave us a heart attack." Boomer finished as he eyed Candace.

"Gosh; now I know how you and Brady felt every time my father or I snuck up behind you." Mikayla commented without realizing what she said.

Yet, as soon as she realized what she said, she along with everyone else in the room had gone oddly quiet at the mention of the ex-king's name. However; the silence didn't last long for Candace cleared her throat in hopes of starting a new conversation and breaking the awkward tension. After all, even if Boomer or Boz didn't know it, Brady was the reason they were going out and about searching for their mysterious figure.

"Anyway; sorry for being late. My mom made clean my room before I could come." Candace explained as she frowned. "But, now that I'm here; we can start looking for our mysterious friend." Candace grinned.

"Sounds good, let's head out before my dad comes for his shift. If he finds out where going against him; well, it won't end pretty." Mikayla finished with a serious look as everyone nodded in agreement.

"Right, do we know where were going to look?" Candace questioned as she eyed her friends with a raise eyebrow.

"Yup! We're looking near the Tarantula Territory on the dark side - " Boz explained as Candace looked at him in shock.

"Wha -?" Candace began to argue until Boz grabbed her hand and began to drag out of the castle and towards their destination.

" - Now come on; let's go!" Boz finished as he and Candace vanished out of sight.

This left Boomer and Mikayla to look at one another in confusion before shrugging and follow after their two friends. As they left the Throne Room; all four friends, wondered if they were going to find who they were looking for. But little did they know; that a very big surprise was waiting for them and a prophecy that would soon have the whole island in chaos...

A/N - Well, there was chapter two! What did you think? Good? Bad? Should I continue? What did you think of the mysterious hooded figure? Think Boomer, Boz, Mikayla and Candace will find their mysterious possible friend? Well, these questions will be answered soon! So; thanks for reading and please, remember to review! I love to hear your thoughts! Anyway; thanks again! :)

Until the next chapter, with all my love to you guys :) - InsidePointPlace