Why do I even want to help them? I mean I hated them didn't I? Shouldn't I just let them war amongst each other and just escape from here instead? What's compelling me to tell her, is it because I'm an ant like them now and I'm now able to see the world from their perspective or have I finally realized how much of a lunatic I was for taking out my problems on them.
Whatever the case, I have a strong desire to save this colony Ari said to himself. As the ants work shift ended princess Tanya came back to his prison cell once again with food just as she said. Ari, I'm back again and this time I got two berries and more meat for you so eat up okay said princess Tanya as she smiled and handed Ari the food.
Thank you for this,I don't know why you're so kind to me said Ari . Aren't you hungry? If you have something on your mind , feel free to tell me. Listen princess, you might not believe me, but Vladimir is not the ant who you thought he was.
What do you mean by that? Asked Tanya. Last night, a couple hours after you left, I heard and saw him plotting with ants from a neighboring colony to invade this one and steal all of our food and resources. He did it all for a high ranking position and food supply said Ari.
I've known Vladimir for as long as I can remember, which makes it sixteen years.There is no way that he would plot against our queen, he has been serving her long before i was born. He is her most trusted friend and soldier there's no way you're lying. I thought that you were different from all these other prisoners but I guess I was wrong said princess Tanya.
I know it's hard to believe a prisoner you've only met a couple of days ago that's telling something bad about someone you know your entire life but it's the truth, I saw with my own two eyes through a crack in the wall said Ari.
But Vladimir would never do such a thing, he's really kind to me and to everyone in the colony. Everyone except me it seems Ari said to himself. If I'm wrong about this though I'm not no harm will come out of it however if I'm right it will save us all, there is nothing to loose if I tell the queen please just it for the colony's sake.
I'll be right back said princess Tanya as she left. In five minutes time she came back with the key and opened Ari's prison cell. How did you get your hands on the keys so quickly? Asked Ari. It was easy, the Warden was slacking off , he is sound asleep.
Thank you, for believing me princess. I'm choosing to trust to you now for the sake of the colony however, I'm certain that Vladimir is innocent. If it turns out that you're lying and betrayed my trust, I'll never forgive you said princess Tanya. I'll accept that, now take me to the queen, I'll tell her everything.
Tanya lead Ari to the queen ant however they had to avoid all of the Wardens in the prison area in order to get to her. As they thought they were in the clear a guard walked close to their direction and Tanya dragged Ari into a corner hiding from the warden's sight. That was a close one said Tanya as she was relieved.
After avoiding a few more Warden's they had finally reached the Queen's chamber. This is where the queen is however to even reach her you'll have to get pass her ant servants who are very strong, how do you plan on getting pass them? Asked Tanya.
Thank you for leading me here, I'll take it from here said Ari as he came out of hiding and confronted the servants.
Ari , no what are you thinking, you'll only get punished said Tanya as she tried to stop Ari.
The servants notices Ari and were startled by his sudden appearance. You, you're a slave aren't you? What the hell are you doing here and how did you get out of your cell? Asked the Servant. You ask too much questions and none of that really matters, I'm here to speak with the queen on an urgent matter that could ultimately determine the future of the colony.
Quit talking nonsense or I'll have to escort you back to your prison cell in pieces said one of the ant servants as he swung his stinger spear at Ari who was barely able to dodge it. The other servant tried catching Ari off guard and attacked with his stinger from below but Ari reacted quickly and jumped over it.
You're quite a swift one said the ant servant as he attempted to swing after Ari again only this time princess Tanya stood in front of him causing them to seize their attacks. Princess Tanya, what is the meaning of this? Could it be that you were the one who set him free? Asked the servant in shock.
I order you to stop attacking him and please just give him a chance to talk to the queen and everything will be more clear. We can't just let this bastard walk right into her domain and do whatever the hell he wants said one of the servants.
Let him through said the Queen. But your highness he's just a lowly slave I can't just... Did I stutter? Are you questioning my power? Asked Queen Celeste. The servants who were at the entrance of the Queen's chamber all stood up straight and cleared the way for both Ari and Tanya.
So we meet again, mysterious ant, I see that my daughter has taken a liking to you young ant, she have never converted with a prisoner converse with a prisoner much less set him free so that he could take to me directly or so I thought? What makes an ant like yourself so special? Asked the Queen.