the prince and night(holash)

escape

The room was dank and dusty, the only light filtering in through a single, grimy window. Ash, a girl with dark gray skin and gray hair, sat on the floor, her back against the cold stone wall. Tears streamed down her face, leaving wet trails on her pale skin. Her body ached from the beating she had just endured, but the pain was nothing compared to the anguish in her heart. Across the room, Holly, a 20-year-old Russian girl with dark gray skin and orange hair, watched her new acquaintance with a mix of concern and confusion. She could see the fresh wounds on Ash's arms and legs, the bruises already beginning to form. It was clear that Ash had been through something terrible, and Holly couldn't help but feel a pang of empathy.

As Holly struggled to find the right words to comfort Ash, the girl with the sunglasses finally spoke. Her voice was soft and trembling, yet filled with determination. "Holly, I need you to understand something. This kingdom... it's not what it seems. There's been corruption at the highest levels for years. My father... he's not the king I once believed him to be. I want a revolution. I want change." Ash took a shaky breath, wiping away another tear. "And I need your help."

Holly considered her words carefully before responding. "Ash, I don't know anything about politics or ruling a kingdom. I'm just a soldier, trained to fight and protect. But I do know that what happened to you tonight was wrong. And if you truly believe that change is needed, then I will stand by your side." She offered a small, reassuring smile. "We'll figure this out together."

The sincerity in Holly's voice made Ash feel a tiny spark of hope. She nodded, wiping away another tear. "Thank you, Holly. I know it's a lot to ask, but I need you to trust me. There are people out there who can help us, people who want to see a better future for this kingdom. We just have to find them and convince them to join us."

Holly hesitated for a moment, then reached out to take Ash's hand. The touch was gentle and reassuring. "I'll do whatever it takes, Ash. I'll fight by your side, I'll protect you. We'll make this right." Her grip tightened slightly, conveying both determination and loyalty.

They sat in silence for a moment, each lost in their own thoughts. Holly's mind raced with questions: How would they go about starting a revolution? Who could they trust? How would they overcome the king's powerful army? But she also felt a sense of purpose, of being a part of something bigger than herself. She glanced over at Ash, her expression resolute.

The two girls didn't have much time to plan, for they knew that their captors would be coming back soon. They needed to find a way out of this room, and fast. Holly stood up, offering Ash a hand. The smaller girl took it, allowing Holly to pull her to her feet. They surveyed their surroundings, taking in the dusty furniture and the ancient tapestries hanging on the walls.

"There has to be a secret passage or something," Holly whispered, her eyes darting around the room. "My father always had one in his chambers. It's how we'd sneak out and meet friends when we were younger."

Ash nodded, her expression hopeful. "And I know of a hidden tunnel that leads to the stables. We can use that to escape the castle and find our allies." She paused, taking a deep breath to steady her nerves. "But we'll need to hurry. The guards will be back soon."

Holly glanced around the room, searching for anything that might help them. Her eyes landed on a dusty old book sitting on a table in the corner. She picked it up, her fingers trailing over the worn leather cover. "This might have a map of the secret passages and tunnels," she whispered, flipping through the pages. "It looks like my father's handwriting." Holly was still thinking how they would beat the king but then holly had a idea "what level are your powers" Holly asked ash "mine oh umm max" ash said Holly looked suprisd and a bit shocked "wow that's powerful" Holly said "it's a level 1000" Ash said "wow" Holly said "it would make a big difference in a battle" Holly said "well let's go then" Ash said "we can take them" Holly said and they both nodded and started to find a way out.

They searched the room for anything that might help them escape. Ash found an old key hidden beneath a vase on a nearby shelf. "This might fit the secret passage," she whispered, trying it in the door they had seen earlier. It turned easily in the lock, and the door swung open to reveal a dimly lit tunnel.

Holly and Ash hurried through the tunnel, the air growing cooler and more damp as they went deeper into the castle. They passed by ancient statues and flickering torches, their footsteps echoing through the stone passageways. As they reached the stables, they found the guards already searching for them. A tense standoff ensued as Holly and Ash tried to blend in with the horses and wait for the right moment to make their move.

Finally, the guards grew tired of searching and prepared to leave. Ash and Holly sprang into action, leaping onto the backs of two sturdy steeds. With Ash in the lead, they galloped out of the stables and into the night. The cool air rushed past them as they raced across the countryside, the stars twinkling above them. They knew they were far from safe, but for now, they were free. They thought to go run to the forest and hide in it as for how big it was no one knew and it was a good place to hide and regroup.

As they rode deeper into the forest, Holly and Ash could hear the sounds of their pursuers growing closer. The trees seemed to close in around them, the shadows looming ominously. Ash glanced over her shoulder and urged her horse to go faster. They rode for what felt like hours, their breath coming in ragged gasps as they navigated the twisting paths and rocky terrain.

Finally, they came upon a small clearing hidden beneath the canopy of branches. They dismounted and led their horses to the center, leaning against them for support. They were both exhausted, their limbs aching from the long ride and the fear that had gripped them since their escape. Ash reached into her pocket and pulled out a small pouch of herbs, offering it to Holly.

"It'll help with the pain and give you energy," she said, her voice hoarse from exertion. Holly nodded gratefully and took a few of the herbs, popping them into her mouth. They chewed on them as they waited for their strength to return.

The silence between them was heavy, each girl lost in her own thoughts. Ash stroked her horse's mane absently, trying to calm her racing mind. She knew they couldn't stay in the clearing for long, but she also didn't want to risk leading their pursuers straight to them.

Holly, too, was deep in thought. She ran through their options in her head, trying to come up with a plan that would keep them safe. She glanced at Ash, feeling a sense of gratitude for the other girl's strength and courage. They had faced impossible odds together, and somehow, they had managed to survive.

Their peace didn't last long, however. The sound of hoofbeats echoed through the forest, growing louder with each passing moment. Holly and Ash exchanged worried glances, their hearts sinking as they realized their pursuers had found them. There was no choice but to face them head-on.

With determination burning in their eyes, they mounted their horses once more. Ash took the lead, guiding her steed through the dense foliage. The trees seemed to part before them, as if they were meant to find this path. They emerged onto a clearing, surrounded by a circle of guards. The leader of the group, a burly man with a scar that stretched across his face, raised an eyebrow in surprise. Ash was done she got her power ready and grabbed Holly and her animals and bomber them/nukes them then she went back down and had turnned into a gun and she shot there ankels as the fell to the ground in pain she aimed for there heads and blew them up with her gun as they exploded in a bloody mess as the blood and gore went everywhere and their body parts flew everywhere as the forest animals came to feast on the flesh as they ran Quickly deeper into the forest to find somewhere to rest then would a spot and them to Sat down  and take a breath as Holly was crying over what she had done and Ash was trying to calm her down as she told her it was the only way and that it was for the greater good as they sat there for awhile before they decided to go back to the castle and face the music as they knew they had to go back and that they would face the consequences for what they had done but they knew they had to do what was right and protect the kingdom even if it meant they had to pay the price for it. Ash then went to sleep and after a little so did Holly

The End🥳