Fallen Prince, Risen King - The Fallen Prince

The Tightrope Between Old and New

Long ago, something terrible happened at a campsite. No one couldn't believe what happened as guards took the younger prince away, while his older brother was covered with his blood. The prince's fear has gotten the best of him, now it'll haunt him and his family for years to come.

Camp Obake was a campsite private for the students who went to school in School Town. Xing was excited, she heard quite a lot about the place as Zhōng occasionally passed by while doing business trips. "Last! Day! Of! Summer!" she shouted on the beach of a small lake.

"This place is amazing." exclaimed Kotori.

"Better than being stuck in a classroom." commented Pina.

"This is going to be fun!" stated Cortana.

"Always worth it and now you came with us," said Silica.

"Don't forget, someone else." reminded Xing.

"Hey, Fallen Prince," cried out a girl from his class as he was checking his horse. "We need one more person and thought of you since we are in the same class and you can help us out with a lot of things." she said, trying to seduce him.

"Sorry, but technically, I'm not here." replied Zhōng.

"What?" asked the girl puzzled.

"I'm currently working with my uncle back at School Town." explained Zhōng. He was all work and no play since he recovered.

"Then how come you came?" asked another.

"Because, I requested from my brother, to see if he can come and be a bodyguard." explained Principal Jiào who overheard.

"Does that mean, he'll have to sleep in a tent instead of a comfy cabin with us girls." complained a third.

"Doesn't bother me," replied Zhōng.

"And since he isn't with us, he has picked a spot before we left where he can enjoy this week in peace." noted Principal Jiào.

Before they left for almost a day's ride to the camp, all the girls had planned for the final spot in their cabin for Zhōng. The news was disappointing to them, but for Zhōng, his disappointment was coming. He had bags for his tent and blankets on Yáo, the horse neighed for being off again after carrying it this far. "Just a couple more turns, you can handle that." assured Zhōng as his horse neighed with disgust. "Guess we should be off." he stated as he climbed back on him.

"Don't forget dinner." reminded Principal Jiào.

"I'll come once my camp is set up." stated Zhōng. They galloped away leaving towards the trail that led around the lake.

"Well that's a pity," commented Lady Mona, sarcastically.

"Anyone want to join us?" said Lady Klee. It was her, Lady Mona, and Princess Zhen. The cabins hold six people and everyone didn't want to disband since Zhōng wasn't going to stay with them. Princess Zhen watched him leave, she didn't like that they found a loophole but there was nothing she could do.

"Princess Zhen," cried Xing, running up to them. "Would you like to join us?"

"What?" asked Lady Mona, they were surprised that Xing offered to the princess. Princess Zhen looked at the group that Xing was part of, she didn't meet them before as they were labeled poor lords at school. They looked unsure about Xing's request but Xing was leading them bravely, she would have been a great leader.

"You think you can ask the princess to join you lowly people?" asked Lady Klee. They didn't like them, especially Xing because of what her brother did to them.

"Why did you ask me?" asked Princess Zhen, curious before she decided.

"You seem interested in my brother, I figure we might see him come and join us for a few events. This could give you the best opportunity to keep a strong eye on him." said Xing.