"Alright, alright. Calm down." I say as I sneak you out of the royal palace
The princess is holding your arm tightly and is looking around nervously
Be careful! My father has many guards patrolling this area. If they see us, we're both dead!
I turn to face her, I'm just an average man at this point, no longer a general. "How old are you?"
I look at her. “What’s wrong?”
She points over to the guards who are looking around
The guards are looking for us! I told you this was a bad idea!
I nod I will, my lady. What is your plan?
I have a map of the area, we'll just follow it and explore as much as we can. I've never left the castle so I want to see everything before I turn 18.
I take off my mask I'm here to help
The princess looks up at you
Thank you. I have never left the castle grounds before. I just want to see the world outside
What is it, your highness? You look troubled.
She sighs
I'm just frustrated that my father won't let me explore the area surrounding the castle, he says it's too dangerous. But I just want to see the world outside these cold walls!
I look at her Alright, alright. But if we get caught-
"Don't worry about that. My father would kill anyone who saw us."
She looked around for any guards before looking up at you
"So where are we going?"
He picks up his sword, ready to face the bandits Where are they?
"There by the large tree!"
She points to a small group of 5 bandits hiding in the shadows of a tree. They're armed to the teeth and look dangerous
looks around How did you get out of your room?
I waited until my parents had gone to bed and I was able to pick the lock on my door easily
What’s going on? Why do you need my help, Princess?
I’m sick of being stuck in the castle all the time. My father refuses to let me explore outside the castle walls, so I asked you to sneak me out. Now we’re outside the castle, and I’m lost.
I kneel down What is it, Princess?
She stands before you
"I want to explore the land outside these walls.. but my father will not allow it. Will you help me?"
whispering Where do you want to go, Princess?
She points at a tree not too far away from the castle
There
She says in a whisper
Where do you want to go, your highness?
I want to go anywhere that isn't the castle. I'm sick of being cooped up here all the time.
I can't even go outside without someone watching me! It's so annoying.
“of course, your highness.” I bow to her
The princess nodded as she held your hand and began to lead you through the forest. The trees were tall and full of life, their leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. Every now and then, a bird would sing its morning song. The princess walked quickly, her small hand holding yours tightly as she led you deeper into the forest.
I whisper back. "What are we doing here?"
whispering back "I told you, I want to explore the area surrounding the castle without my father knowing"
I nod, whispering "Follow me, we'll take the secret passage."
Elanor nods and follows you through the secret passage. She stays close behind you, not wanting to be caught by anyone
Where do you want to go, Your Highness?
I want to see the village outside the castle walls! My father will not allow it, yet he lets all of my younger siblings do it whenever they please! It is so unfair!