Chapter 2

During the party, countless women approached Prince Touya. Unfortunately, Touya wasn't doing so well as he was still under the weather. Touya managed to slip away from the party and went out into the garden. "Well, it seems Prince Touya doesn't want to be at the party that was thrown for him," a voice said from behind. Touya turned around to see a man in a cloak standing there. "Who are you," Touya asked. "We've met once before. Do you remember," the man said, removing his hood. "Prince Katan, why are you here," Touya asked coldly. "I came for the party, of course," Katan replied. "I don't think the Fire Kingdom was invited," Touya said. "Are you feeling alright. You look a little pale," Katan asked, stepping forward. "I'm fine," Touya replied. "Prince Touya, I believe you're lying," Katan said. "Find Prince Touya. He should be here somewhere. How dare he leave his party," King Shimizu shouted. "You need to leave Prince Katan," Touya said. "It might be a bit late for that," Katan said, looking around. "Follow me," Touya said. Katan followed Touya to a wall at the far end of the garden. Touya placed his hand on it, and a door appeared suddenly. He led Katan through the tunnel and out into the forest. "Where are we," Katan asked. "We're outside the Ice Kingdom, but we're still not safe here. I'm sure you're aware of the creatures," Touya said. "I am. After all, I fight them," Katan said. Touya stopped and leaned against a tree, placing his hand over his head. "Are you sure you're alright, Prince Touya," Katan asked. Touya started coughing before passing out. Katan caught him before he could hit the ground. Katan took his cloak off and wrapped it around Touya. He picked him up and carried him to a hidden place within the Fire Kingdom. Katan laid him down and removed the cloak. He saw blood on Touya's clothes and became concerned. Katan went out in search of his friend. "Katan, what brings you here," Katans friend asked. "Zabrina, I need your help," Katan said out of breath. "What's going on. Are you hurt again," Zabrina asked. "I'm fine follow me, and please don't say anything to anyone," Katan said. "Let me grab my things," Zabrina said. Zabrina grabbed her things and followed Katan to the hidden house. She followed Katan into the bedroom. "Katan, this guy who is he," Zabrina asked. "His identity isn't important right now. He's hurt, and I think he's sick as well," Katan replied. "I'll see what I can do," Zabrina said. Katan waited outside of the room for Zabrina to finish. "Katan, that guy was beaten badly," Zabrina said, walking out. "How can that be," Katan asked, standing up. "Prince Katan, just who is that man in there. I can tell he isn't from this Kingdom," Zabrina said. "He's a friend of mine. He helped me escape the Ice Kingdom," Katan stated. "I've done what I can," Zabrina said. "Thanks," Katan said. "I'll get going now. I'm needed in the village," Zabrina said, then left. Katan left to get some food and water for them.

"Katan," Zabrina said, flinging the door open. "Zabrina! What the hell," Katan said, getting up. "That man is Prince Touya," Zabrina said. "Are you sure," Katan asked. "Katan, you need to take him back. Did you abduct him," Zabrina asked, handing him a poster. "So he's missing now. Well, he has been here for a few days. Zabrina, he's still unconscious," Katan said, looking at the poster. "Katan, if they find him here, you will be executed," Zabrina said. "He's unconscious, Zabrina. What do you want me to do. I can't exactly carry him in there. They will kill me the moment I step in that kingdom with him. We'll have to wait until he wakes up," Katan said. "What are you going to do until then," Zabrin asked. "I'll do as I normally do. If I act suspicious, then they will suspect something," Katan replied. "Show him the poster when he wakes up," Zabrina said, then left. Katan went into the room to see Touya standing near the window. "You're awake, good," Katan said. "Where did you bring me," Touya asked, facing him. "You're in the Fire Kingdom. This is a place only me and my friend know about. She's the one that helped you. Oh, by the way, here. Your parents think you were taken," Katan replied, handing him the poster. "Now this is funny," Touya said, taking it. "I can take you back as soon as it gets dark out," Katan said. "Do you remember the way to the tunnel," Touya asked. "Yes, I have a good memory," Katan said, smiling. Touya grumbled up the poster and tossed it in the trash.

Once night fell, they headed out to the tunnel. "Alright, we're here, and this is how far I go," Katan said. "I'll be going now," Touya said, opening the tunnel. "Be careful," Katan said. "Oh, right, one more thing. Don't come back to the Ice Kingdom. It's not worth risking your life," Touya said, then disappeared into the darkened tunnel. Katan watched as the door closed before heading back to the Fire Kingdom. Touya arrived back at the palace. "Your Majesty, Prince Touya has returned unharmed," knight one said. "Who brought him back," King Shimizu asked. "He walked in here alone, your majesty," knight one replied. "Send him in here," King Shimizu said. "Yes, your majesty," knight one said then left. Moments later, Touya entered the room and bowed down in front of his father. "You wanted to see me, father," Touya said. King Shimizu got up and smacked him across the face, causing Touya to fall to the ground. He crouched down and grabbed Touya's face, making him look up at him. "Where the hell have you been these past few days," King Shimizu asked. "I was here the entire time, father. I was just avoiding everyone," Touya replied. King Shimizu threw Touya back to the ground before kicking him hard in the abdomen. "You just like doing your own thing, don't you. How could I have a son like you," King Shimizu said. "My apologies, Father. I'll try better," Touya said, kneeling in front of his father. "You better and no more running away like that. You had your mother and siblings worried sick," King Shimizu said. "My apologies father it won't happen again," Touya said. "Get lost," King Shimizu said. Touya got up and made his way to his room.

"Prince Touya," knight one said, knocking on the door. "What is it," Touya asked. "His majesty wants you to question the prisoner in the dungeon," knight one said. "I'll go there now then," Touya said. Touya headed to the dungeon with the knights. When he got there, he sent the knights outside to wait. "Prince Katan, why are you here again," Touya asked. "I came here to get a few things for Zabrina. There's an herb that she needs, but it's only sold here. I ended up getting caught as I was trying to leave," Katan said. "I warned you not to come back," Touya said. "I had no choice, Prince Touya. My brother is ill, and we need that herb," Katan said. "Why didn't you tell them that then," Touya asked. "I told them who I was and what I was doing here, but they dragged me here away. When they started questioning me, I told them I wouldn't talk to anyone but you," Katan replied. "Prince Touya, his majesty, wants to see you," knight one shouted from the entrance. "I'll be right there," Touya shouted back. "Prince Touya, I really need your help here, please. My brother is really sick. I'm not lying," Katan said, grabbing the bars. "I'll be back. Just be patient," Touya said, then left. Later that night, Touya returned to the dungeon alone. He unlocked the cell door and threw a cloak at Katan. "Put it on and follow me," Touya said. "Won't you get in trouble for this," Kayan asked, putting the cloak on. "Shut up and follow me," Touya said. Katan followed Touya out of the dungeon through another tunnel, which led into the forest. "I can find my way back from here," Katan said. "Take these," Touya said. "This is the herbs that I needed, but what's this," Katan asked. "It's the symbol for the Shimizu family. If you're in the Ice Kingdom and you get caught, show them that. This one's mine, so they should bring you straight to me. But please don't come back here," Touya said before turning to leave. "Thank you," Katan said. Touya didn't say a thing but walked away quickly. Katan quickly headed back to the palace. He gave Zabrina the hearbs and then waited. Touya made it back to place without being seen.

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