CHAPTER 18

ACT 86

Prince Kydin, the Chief warrior and 10 armed men were at the gate of the palace. The Grand Queen was also present.

Grand Queen Zanlynne - Safe journeys my child. May the goddess protection be upon you.

Prince Kydin - By the goddess will.

Prince Kydin - (Don't worry brother I'll be back soon. Just stay strong.) Men let's move.

He and his men mounted on their horses.

Kydin, Chief Warrior and 10 armed guards will ride out of the Blue Empire and enter into Red territory. They rode for 3 days and avoided Red scouts along the way. Some were bribed, threatened and some where killed.

ACT 87

Almost 3 days later...

They reach the double Rivers. The river looked very dangerous to try and swim across. Kydin dropped from his horse and stood next to the river. Then suddenly seemingly out of nowhere a man on a row boat appeared.

Boat man - No blues are allowed to pass these waters. Turn back now.

Prince Kydin - I don't take orders from you. How dare you block my path. I'll kill you!

The boat man laughed.

Boat man - I'll like to see you try.

Kydin brought out his sword and slashed at the man but the sword just passed through his body. Kydin was shocked. The man laughed again.

Boat man - Prepare to die Blue boy. You can't kill a water spirit.

The guards ran in front of the Prince to protect him. When Kydin heard that he was a water spirit he quickly brought out the Red feather and showed the boat man. He began to beg.

Prince Kydin - Please I apologize for challenging you. Great water spirit please accept this as a token of my apology. Please let us pass.

The man stays silent. The man looked at the skies as if he was listening to someone then looked back at him. He accepted the feather.

Boat man - Prince Kydin I have accepted your gift but to prevent misfortune on your quest as you enter the village, you must not kill anyone in this village and only 4 of you can enter my boat.

Prince Kydin - Of course mighty water spirit. The 8 of you stay here and guard the horses. You 2 and Chief Warrior Makillo, follow me.

Kydin picked up a bag. The 4 of them enter into the row boat and moved along the stream.

ACT 88

In the Dark Empire...

King Zanji was relaxing with his Queen in the throne room. Her name was Feteria. Dejjo went to meet his father. King Zanji's mood changed immediately he saw his youngest son.

Prince Dejjo - Good Afternoon father. Good afternoon Mama. Father please I need to speak to you.

King Zanji - Speak. I'm listening.

Prince Dejjo - Father I want to go to the surface. I haven't been there all my life. I promise to behave myself and it will just be for a few minutes.

King Zanji - No.

Prince Dejjo - Please Father.

King Zanji - You aren't ready for that. You need to pass your training first.

Prince Dejjo - Please father I beg you. You let my older brothers go but me. Why?

King Zanji - The only way I can take you now is if you can show me you have your power or you can beat me in a challenge. Can you do any of these?

Dejjo looked at his feet.

Prince Dejjo - No father.

King Zanji - Then you have your answer.

Dejjo knew there was no point in arguing. He turned to go to his room.

King Zanji - You are just weak and pathetic and nothing like my other sons.

That hurt Dejjo. But he held back his tears. He left the room.

King Zanji turned back to discuss with his wife. But the glare on her face sent chills down his spine. He knew better than to kindle his wife's anger. She was a woman of a few words and great power. Even he was scared of what she could do. He flinched in fear as she stood up. In a quiet and calm tone she spoke.

Queen Feteria - Don't ever insult my son again. I don't like it.

She walked towards the door.

King Zanji - But my Love...

Queen Feteria - Don't.

She leaves the room.

ACT 89

Prince Dejjo was in his room, lying down on his bed. He was in tears and kept on cleaning them but more kept on falling.

Prince Dejjo - I hate father! I hate him... Maybe... Maybe I'll ask Yabiny to sneak me out for a few minutes. She did say she would help me. But how? There are only 6 exits and they are all heavily guarded.

His mother enters his room. She sat on his bed beside him.

Queen Feteria - Dejjo darling talk to Mama. I'm here for you.

Prince Dejjo - I don't want to talk I just want to be alone.

Queen Feteria - You and I know that isn't true. It's okay to cry when you are hurt. You don't have to hide that from me. Come and sit on my laps.

He did and She hugged him close.

Queen Feteria - Don't mind your Father. He can be very insensitive at times.

He looked up at his mother with hope.

Prince Dejjo - Mother can you take me to the surface, please?

She removes a piece of dust from his hair.

Queen Feteria - I don't want you getting hurt because it's very dangerous up there. You have to learn to protect yourself first. Do you understand?

He looked depressed again.

Prince Dejjo - Yes Mama.

Queen Feteria - Dejjo I just want you to know that I will always love you and that you are my favorite son. But don't let your brothers know OK?

Prince Dejjo - Yes Mama.

She hugged him and kissed his forehead.

ACT 90

At the Blue Empire Palace...

The Grand Queen is sitting under the big Mango tree. Prince Tefon is lying down on a mat. He keeps groaning and squirming in pain. The Grand Queen gives him the concoction to drink. He begins to calm down after a few minutes. She began to pray.

Grand Queen Zanlynne - Great goddess please have mercy on my Grandchildren. Please heal Tefon. Please don't let him die. Please protect Kydin. Please help him find the cure. Please bring him back safely to me. They are the only ones I have. Please have mercy.