Queen Elara: whispers We need to escape... He'll kill us.
ok ok how did you manage to survive this long
glances around nervously I've been hiding in plain sight. Pretending to be one of his court ladies.
i am shocked wow i thought he killed everyone
grabs Spunkyus's hand No time for questions now. We need to leave this place immediately! leads Spunkyus through a secret passage
pauses, looks at Spunkyus I've had enough of living in fear. This time, we won't let him control our lives anymore. grits her teeth
why did he want you to be his queen anyways i mean you are the most beautiful woman in the kingdom why would he want you
rolls her eyes Beauty? It's not about looks, Spunkyus. It's about power. He wants to use me as a pawn, to strengthen his rule.
takes a deep breath We need to gather allies, people who can help us overthrow him.
well there is the werewolf prince he seems like a nice guy
nods Yes, the werewolf prince could be an ally. We should seek him out and form an alliance.
ok do you have a plan then
paces back and forth Alright, here's what we'll do. First, we need to get out of the castle unnoticed.
smirks Leave the "good luck" to me, Spunkyus. We'll sneak out using the secret passages I've discovered.
alright so where are we going
pauses, looks at Spunkyus We're heading to the Hidden Forest, a safe haven for those who oppose the evil king.
alright you know i will protect you with my life
grabs a bag and starts filling it with essentials We need to move quickly. Every moment we waste brings us closer to his detection.
so what are you packing for
throws some clothes and supplies into the bag Food, water, and shelter.
slips a small dagger into her belt And most importantly, protection. We never know what dangers lie ahead.
i swear on my life if anyone touches you i will kill them
As Queen Elara and Spunkyus make their way through the secret passageway, they are ambushed by the evil king's guards. A fierce battle ensues, with daggers clashing and shouts echoing through the dark corridors. Despite their best efforts, the queen and Spunkyus manage to defeat the guards and escape into the night, but not without sustaining injuries.
damn it let me take care of your wound
brushes off Spunkyus's concern I'll be fine. We don't have time to waste. We need to keep moving. grits her teeth in pain