Odette

Thirteen

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"What! cough cough" 

"Two orcs reported seeing a human in the forest. The prince is alive" 

The king tried to get out of bed but failed from the pain burning his body

"Brother you must not move. I'll send an army into forest to get him" 

"Thank you Edward" the king cried the night they lost Eric 

Benedict was found guilty of killing his brother and was locked away in the dungeon awaiting trail for his crimes. The orc was the main witness and would testify to the murder of prince Eric. Travis felt extreme guilt as he blamed himself for raising the boy with hate

He fell ill soon after the winter festivals and has been in bed for two months. The doctor said his body was decaying and that there wasn't much time for him to live. 

"Brother here drink this. The doctor said it'll help" 

"Edward I've been drinking this crap and I honestly don't feel any better" the king cried 

His brother looked at him pitiful. "I'm going to start the hunt for Eric. Please drink the juice" 

Edward closed the door leaving the sick king to mourn his life 

Walking down the hallway the older prince passed his study and went towards the dungeon. Opening the big doors he went down the dark stairs extending to the end of the hall. He passed the many creatures locked away in the dark and came to a halt when he got to the last cage 

"Wake up" he spitted watching the young man appear from the dark 

"Turns out your little brother lives"

"The truth will come out uncle" the boy grumbled from inside the cell

He looked as if he hadn't eaten in days and his skin had ash all over it. Bruises were clear on his arms as he had endured many whips for his crime

"You will root in this cell and fill out your sentence for attempting to kill the future king" 

"You snake! I was protecting him from you" Benedict jumped up to grab the bars snarling at the kings brother

"By throwing him over the waterfall? Some hero" he snickered 

"Have fun in here Benedict. You were always a bastard might as well die like one" prince Edward left the boy in the dugeon

Leaving the dungeon of prisoners he thought of the perfect plan to save the poor prince. In three months the coronation would happen and he had to think of a way to get in the forest and find Eric

"Serge" he yelled

"Yes sir" 

"Its time we finally burn that forest. Rally the men, we are planning to enter the forest" 

"But Edward it only allows us in once a year how-"

"Don't worry about that Serge. I'll take care of the casualties" 

The prince walked off heading back to his studies with a sly smirk on his face as all of his plans were falling together 

...

Odette

I woke up out my sleep sweating, Eric was knocked out sleep but something felt off. An uneasy feeling was brewing inside and I needed to talk to granny soon. I checked Eric's neck to see his pulse and he was breathing fine 

Nothing was wrong and we are ok, I told myself

Falling back asleep was nearly impossible but I soon passed out from overthinking. When I woke the sun was now out and I turned to find the bed empty. Jumping up from the bed I rushed outside into the living room and it was empty here to. Eric was just in bed earlier... where did he go? I ran around the house looking for him but it was all quiet