Chapter 38: "Homebound"

After the battle William and the others spent the night in the West Kingdom and a victory party was held for him, Aidan was still unconscious, "Deana, is everyone ready to leave in the morning? " asked William, "yes they are, I was really worried about you back there today but I see that you can handle yourself, "said Deana.

"Don't worry I got strong so I can protect everyone and myself and I'll keep getting stronger if I have to, by the way, how many of them are here?" asked William," eight children, fifteen adults, and seven seniors," said Deana," the party is in high gear," said Evan," Hey bro you should come and enjoy this, it's all for you," said Evan.

As he was entering the room William, was in, "oh I'm sorry for interrupting," said Evan, "that's ok," said William, "where are Rose and Zeph?" asked William, "they are somewhere out there you're the only one missing," said Evan," oh kay a little fun won't hurt," said William.

"That's the spirit, let's go you two!" shouted Evan, They all went to the party, The next morning everyone was up and ready to go except Evan, he was fast asleep, as William was approaching where everyone had gathered all the people bowed when they saw him, some of them whispered, "he really does resemble King Cresswell."

"Thank you for coming for us my prince," said one of the men, they all said in a chorus, "thank you, Prince William,".

"When I learned of what had happened back then and how you guys were taking away from where you called home, I had to do something about it, I am happy that we are all going home, it's just unfortunate that those three men had to die before I got here, what were their names?" asked William, "Nathan, Danny, and Winston," said one of the men, "let's never forget them and take them back home with us in our hearts," said William.

"Where is Evan?" asked Rose, "Evan?" said William, "someone else is missing too, old man Quinn.

"Now where did they say they were going to meet up again?" asked Quinn, he stops and scratches his head while looking around, "I know I shouldn't have had that last drink but it was so refreshing, it's been a while since I have had some but now I'm so late, I hope they don't leave me behind," said Quinn.

He saw Evan coming towards him, "I have seen this young fellow before but where, hmm, oh yes he was with the Prince," said Quinn, "Pardon me, young man, I'm looking for the people from the Central Kingdom," said Quinn.

"Ok come with me they should be close to the entrance of the main gate," said Evan.

"Yes that's where the Princess said they would be, thank you, hey you're walking too fast, slow down," said, "you're from the Central Kingdom too old man, you're walking to slow," said Evan." yes I am, I have been there for a very long time, you should carry me so we can get there faster," said Quinn.

"Ok, get on my back," said Evan, as he bent down on one knee," ok let's go," said Evan, Quinn started to snore," what is he sleeping, unbelievable," said Evan, by this time Princess Arada came to see her friend Princess Deana," I'm really going to miss you, Deana," said Arada.

"I'm going to miss you as well, you have been a very good friend to me, I wish you could come with us, you should come to visit me when you get the chance," said Deana." I will, as soon as my father returns, I have to keep an eye on my brother so he doesn't do anything stupid," said Arada.

" I know he can be a handful, how is Adian?" asked Deana, "he is still unconscious, he should be up soon so I'm just enjoying the silence, William, it was a pleasure meeting you even though it was so short," said Arada.

"It was nice meeting you as well, you are free to visit us anytime, and thank you for taking care of my sister for me and our people, Deana told me how much you put out for them, you will make a wonderful Queen one day," said William, Arada's face turned red as she blushed.

"Guys!" shouted Evan, "I'm sorry I overslept," said Evan, "isn't that old man Quinn on his back?" asked one of the women, "you have old man Quinn with you that's great, now we can go," said Deana, the old man started to snort and woke up, "oh I finally made it, hey Princess Deana, this young man was kind enough to give me a lift, slow as a snail but here we are," said Quinn.

"What, you ungrateful old man, thank goodness I got rid of that dead weight, you weigh a ton," said Evan.

"My prince," said Quinn as he bowed his head, "I am Quinn, you do resemble your father very much," said Quinn, "Nice to meet you, and Thanks, everyone says I look like my father," said William," William, everyone is here now," said Deana.

"Ok let's head home," said William.

After ten long years, the people who were taken into captivity by the King of the West were heading home thanks to William and his friends," Princess Arada hooked us up with some nice carriages, I'm glad we don't have to walk all the way back," said Evan," Zeph, why are you so quiet?" asked Evan.

"It's nothing," said Zeph.

Zeph had gone back to the house where he and his family had lived before they left the West Kingdom, he saw another family living there and it brought back memories of his family.

"Thank you for accompanying me, I know it must have been hard being back there," said William to Zeph, "yeah, it showed me that I need to become stronger and find the other members of the Dark-Hunters," said Zeph.

Loud snoring could be heard coming from the back of the carriage.