On The Run!

Bruno asked, "And who are these four assassins?" The four of them revealed their faces as a response, and it was none other than Michael, Andrew, Chantel, and Aubrey! Bruno was spellbound to see that Brunia's companions lent in hand too. Bruno's expression suddenly faltered as she mentioned, "Guys if we have eloped looking for Brunia, then there's no point."

Licha questioned, "What is that supposed to mean? Smerdria said that Brunie absconded, do you have anything to add onto that?"

Bruno started weeping and revealed, "Brunia is dead! Sennett told me that she was the one who burned her down at the storage unit! Even if the news said so, I didn't believe it until she told me herself! So I guess that all of this is for nothing."

Leonora asked with a reassuring smile, "Bruno, are you aware that why am I the true heir of the power that originally belonged to Khan's daughter?"

Bruno answered, "Because Brunia loves you the most in this world and the power is too strong to be broken irrespective of the distance."

Leonora continued, "That is correct! If you think that if I knew that my dearest sister was dead, don't you think that I will be super-crazy-sad right now? I know that she is alive, that feeling within me is too strong to be denied."

Leonhard added, "And besides, other than eloping and planning to get you and Brunia married, we have plans of our own."

Ludwig spoke, "First, we are going to prove that Sennett has committed the crime of kidnapping a royal and burning her to death. Once we find proof, we are going to convince the police force to reinforce the law, and we need to persuade the King and Queen to cut off all relations with the Ringelstein kingdom for the benefit of all people. Your Highnesses, you all must know that Princess Sennett is an evil person. I overheard her conversation of planning to attempt an assassination of all the royal members of Granzreich, which included all of you except Prince Bruno. Her goal was to seize the kingdom of Granzreich and join it with Ringelstein; the neighboring country to expand and create a colossal nation that would dominate the world!"

Bruno questioned, "Ludwig, but don't you think that after we're all done, we need to come back?"

Kaira asked, "Bruno, do you want to go back where all this mess of us being each other's siblings commenced?"

Bruno replied, "No, this whole fiasco of our parents getting married, I'm really shaking, and I'm not ready to go back. After all this, I'm not sure if I want to continue being a candidate for the throne."

Michael reminded, "Good because we do not intend to turn back. We're on the run, Brunia's out there; you guys asked for our help, and we agreed for a reason. We have a mission of our own that we need your help with."

Andrew added, "The four of us wish to secure jobs in the kingdom of Ofdain; if we successfully capture Sennett we can request the police force to reward us the jobs of the palace staff in different areas of need."

Chantel continued, "So we were hoping that you could teach us the history of the kingdom and send us to different places to dig out information, Bruno. This is because we need to know the whereabouts of the kingdom if we want the King and Queen to be impressed with us."

Aubrey mentioned, "These jobs aren't permanent. We all have aspirations of our own. Chantel and I want to become an interior designer, but we'll have to work as assistant chefs in the kitchen. Michael wishes to have enough money to graduate from a dignified institution to become an astrophysicist by being the palace janitor, whereas Andrew wants to be an engineer by serving as the palace plumber."

Leonhard asked, "Why are you guys doing such menial jobs to get what you want?"

Chantel answered, "Because Prince Leonhard, we are the common man. We don't have private bathrooms or fancy halls or manservants to serve breakfast, do the laundry or clean up your toilets. You are born into royalty, it is a gift given by God that has no contribution from you, don't take advantage of your station; use it to benefit and improve the lives of your citizens. We chose to be on the run because we didn't want to live life like that of helpless orphans anymore. We don't like to be reminded that our parents abandoned us, we want to live freely; with spirit and follow our ambitions. Professor Heidi was an excellent educator, she was the best there ever was. She taught us how to broaden our horizons and look for the best in life's lessons, but now we're growing up. Our aspirations require more of a professional nurturing."

Kai responded, "I had no idea how hard life has been for you guys. If my brothers or I become King of Granzreich someday, I can reassure you that we can reinforce different educational loan policies for the citizens which can be paid back later. Maybe one day, you all can complete your post-graduation in one of the finest universities of Granzreich."

Ludwig looked out of the window and announced, "Your Highnesses, we have arrived at the abandoned forest storehouse in which I believe Princess Brunia was burned."

Licht asked, "How do you know?"

Ludwig answered, "Because it is the only place that looks like Princess Sennett would choose to burn her down as there is only one secured place in the woods."

Bruno inquired, "Wait a minute... who was driving the carriage this entire time and won't anybody at the palace notice that their vehicle is missing?"

Leonhard and Leonora looked at each other and smiled. Leonora explained, "Bruno, that would be our handiwork we did there. I built the carriage with the smallest of materials that weren't being used, and I collected them together and assembled the pieces with my powers."

Leonhard added, "And I created a fully functioning robotic driver!"

Kaira spoke, "Now, you guys stay in the carriage. Kai and I will go and search for pieces of evidence in there; Ludwig and Maximilian will accompany us." After the four of them exited the coach and scrutinized the place together.

*MEANWHILE IN OFDAIN*

The King, Queen, Princess Brunia and the Professors were shocked to see that the channel stopped functioning after a brief recording of the assassins in the palace. Brunia yelled, "WHAT IN THE DEVIL IS HAPPENING THERE!? I NEED TO GO BACK TO GRANZRECIH! THEY CAN'T JUST DIE LIKE THAT! I AM GOING TO BURN THOSE ASSASSINS IN THE STORAGE UNIT IF IT IS THE LAST THING I DOOOOO!!!!!!" She went running towards the door whereas the Professors rushed back her and held her back. The Princess struggled to get out of their guard and continued, screaming, "My sisters and the love of my life cannot die like this! I need to see them now!"

Professor Heidi reminded, "I Understand your concern Princess but being emotional is not going to solve the fact that the palace is in grave danger!"

Professor Heine added, "And we are not going to allow you to join the foolishness going on in there why on earth do you think we're here!"

Brunia calmed down and inquired, "What do you mean by that?"

Heine elucidated the whole story of how they discovered the King's plan to marry the Queen of Vermillion. Heine continued, "So, we are here because of the King's orders, and there is nothing we can do about it. Also, the matter of your parents trying to get you back is an extremely critical situation. How about we head out for a walk and we can discuss this rationally." Brunia agreed and headed outside to calm herself down.

*AT THE ABANDONED STOREHOUSE IN GRANZREICH*

As the four of them entered the building, Maximilian commented, "Sheesh! This isn't a building! Buildings have roofs, you know!"

Ludwig responded angrily, "Yeah, Maximilian! If this building hadn't been burned down, it would still have a roof, you moron!"

Kaira pointed out, "Guys, I have scrutinized the entire area carefully, and I think it suffices to state that Brunia is still alive and has been rescued by someone who was passing by as there are no ashes here."

Kai came in and mentioned, "Guys, I found a syringe outside the building. Sennett must have injected Brunia before she burned this down."

Maximilian asked with curiosity, "Why would Sennett do that?"

Kaira replied, "Whatever it is, she must have done it for a reason. Kai, keep this safely; this is the only piece of evidence we have other than the storehouse."

Maximilian screamed, "Princess Kaira, I found something else here!"

Everybody rushed over to see that Brunia's bracelet with the Vermillion's crest printed on it." Ludwig complimented, "Good work, Maximilian! Now the police can investigate the matter for sure! This will provide them with a lead that someone attempted to assassinate the Princess! Only how will we convince them that Princess Sennett did this?"

Kai announced, "Guys, let's go back to the carriage!"

Maximilian asked, "Why we still didn't figure out how we will persuade the authorities into believing that Princess Sennett committed this crime?"

Kai responded, "Don't worry about that, I have an idea that possibly couldn't backfire. But we are going to need some help." The four of them climbed back into the carriage and summarized on their findings and discussed the idea that Prince Kai came up with.

The next day, Chantel and Aubrey went over to the Granzreich's national television center whereas Michael and Andrew went over to the police to file a complaint.

*AT THE GRANZREICH NATIONAL TELEVISION CENTRE*

Chantel and Aubrey were in charge of persuading the workers to reveal the recording of the wedding that took place the previous night. They approached the manager in his office and affirmed that they wanted to access the documents of the ceremony. The administrator replied, "No, I'm sorry ladies, but Princess Sennett has given us orders that the recording shouldn't be accessed by anyone until the Prince was found and the wedding was uneventfully concluded." As he turned around to resume to his work, Chantel came up with a notion and whispered into Aubrey's ear.

Aubrey dragged her out of the office and yelled, "I am not going to do that! How insensitive can you be!?"

Chantel countered, "Hey, someone has to do it or else forget about our dreams!" Aubrey took a deep breath and finally agreed with Chantal's plan.

Chantel squealed, "Alright! Let's so shopping!"

After a short field trip, Aubrey forcefully entered the manager's department again but altered as an appealing and libidinous woman with revealing raiment! The administrator put on a mischievous grin and asked, "How may I help you, darling?"

Aubrey answered, "Oh, man! Is it getting hot in here? Look, I'll get straight to the point, I broke up with my ex-boyfriend, and I need to be with someone as dashing as you." She leaned against his body and started kissing him everywhere, thus causing him to smile.

He responded, "Shall we take this at my mansion?"

Aubrey answered, "You read my mind, but please know this is a no-strings-attached sort of thing. Unless my offer is open based on how you do on the intercourse." The manager and Aubrey slip out of the office after the administrator requesting an assistant to substitute for him. Chantel disguised herself as the manager's assistant and swooped into his department and began her search for the tape, found it and escaped from the building without anybody noticing her.

As Aubrey arrived at the manager's mansion, she covered his mouth with chloroform and fled from his house, leaving the man unconscious on his bed! Chantal and Aubrey met in front of the library.

Aubrey yelled, "DARE YOU MAKE ME DO THAT AGAIN! DID YOU GET THE TAPE!?"

Chantel grinned and responded, "Dude, you were looking hot in there, and to answer your question, yes. I have the tape here, now let's get back to the assembly point that Prince kai proposed." They made their way to the hideout place and elucidated the incident on the tap, and they had enough proof against Sennett as the recording consisted on Princess Sennett whispering into Prince Bruno's ear about Brunia's attempted execution and the Prince being shocked about it; and the part where he was going to punch her. They then joined Michael and Andrew at the police station and explained the entire situation to the police force.

As expected, the King of Granzreich officially called off the wedding, and Princess Sennett was sentenced to being in prison for 22 years. He even cut off all relations with the Ringelstein kingdom, and her royal title was snatched away. As they always dreamed, Michael, Andrew, Chantel, and Aubrey were awarded for joining as members of the palace staff in the Ofdain kingdom by providing references and recommendations to the royal family there. The Princes of Granzreich and the Princesses of Vermillion fulfilled their promise of helping them to adjust to the palace's customs and taught them about the history of the Ofdain kingdom. And one beautiful day, the deal was accomplished, and the four of them departed to Ofdain and exchanged goodbyes to the Princes, Princesses and their royal guards who were still on the run whereas the four of them went on to discover what life had in store for them.