The Knight's Dragon

Chapter 25. The Return of Cecil

Meanwhile, Hex and his minions continue to have fun with Havana as she continues to swing side to side inside her little cage. The minions laugh and tease the poor princess. "She almost makes Black Rock Mountain seem like a Castle!" Said one of the minions. The others begin to have the same thought. "Hey!" Said another. "You're right! Everyone! Please welcome Havana! The Princess of Black Rock Mountain!" Even Hex thought it was a clever idea. He looks at her through the cage. "Yes." He said with an evil grin. "You're MY princess now!" Havana was so scared, but also too weak. She had been neglected by the dragons for more than forty eight hours. She had went without food or water for quite some time. Her clothes were a mess along with her hair that was once nice and straight. She hardly ever had any sleep the entire time she remained captured. Cecil and Isaac makes it into the room. Isaac couldn't believe his eyes. "So many!" He whispered. "Shh!" Said Cecil. "Not so loud! Dragons have great hearing." Isaac gets a good look at Emperor Hex. "By the Gods!" He said quietly. "That must be Hex!" "Mmmhmm." Said Cecil. "The Dragon Emperor." Isaac begins to have doubts. "H-He's humungous!" He said. "What are we going to do?" Suddenly, Cecil can see Havana hanging from the ceiling of the cave inside the cage. "I see Havana." He whispered. "Where?!" Isaac said a little louder. Cecil tries to shut him up. "Quiet now!" He whispered. "I have an idea. I'll distract the dragons, while you free the Princess." "How do I do that?" Asked Isaac. "You'll have to climb behind Hex's throne." Said Cecil. "And hopefully the other dragons will keep their eyes on me." "Are you nuts?!" Asked Isaac. "Its our only chance." Said Cecil. "Are you ready?" Isaac takes out his sword. "Godspeed." He said nervously, but faithfully. Cecil goes into the room with the other dragons. They immediately recognize him. "I don't believe it!" Said one of the minions. "Its Cecil!" "What's Cecil doing here?!" Asked another. Hex was also surprised by his presence. So was Havana. "Cecil!" She yelled waving her arms. "Cecil up here!" The minions gasped with shock. They mutter in silence. Hex breaks HIS silence towards Cecil. "Well now." He said "It seems you have returned to my realm." Cecil clears his throat. "Long time no see your highness." He said. "How are things going in the ole mountain huh?" Hex leans forward from his throne closer to Cecil. "Remember when I told you what would happen if you ever returned home?" Asked Hex. "You're right." Said Cecil. "I AM home. And you are trespassing." The minions were even more shocked than before. They all remember when Cecil was afraid of his former master. Now he's insulting him right in his face. They try to stop him. "Cecil!" Said one. What are you doing?!" "Silence!" Yelled Hex.