Chapter 2: Deceit

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"You need our help?"  Alfonse asks curiously.

"Yes."  Amani confirms.  "The kingdom of Laverna is trying to find my Princess, Alvara.  My younger sister..."

"Vierra and Laverna..."  Ratatoskr thinks for a moment.  "I think father mentioned those two kingdoms.  Those kingdoms can see through specific realm's truths and lies..."

"That's right Ratatoskr, of the Healing Hands."

"So the search party was after you?"  Shareana asks.

"Yes."  Amani confirms.  "Their king, Anwir, wants to find our princess.  But I have no idea why..."

"Deciet and truth have to be in balance.  We can't allow Anwir to do anything to the princess.  Though if only we can figure out why he wants her."  Amani says sadly.  "Please, I'm begging you!  I've heard the stories of how you and the Summoner have always defeated all those enemies.  Please!"

Alfonse was silent for a moment.  "We will help you."

"Really?  You mean it?  For my sister?"

"Of course."  Alfonse smiles.  "If I was in your position, I would do anything to protect my sister.  However, I'm afraid to say Amanda my not be able to join us since he has to take care of our child."

"I understand.  I shall lead the way to where my sister is."

"I'm coming to!"  Hlin declares.

"What?!"  Ratatoskr says with shock.

"Wait, why?!"  Alfonse asks with worry.

"Actually, I'm okay with it."  Amani says.  "There's a few reasons why, but I'm okay with it."

"Then I'm coming too!  I have to make sure my little sister doesn't die!"  Ratotoskr says.  "I'll inform my sisters and brother of what had transpired."

"Of course, go ahead sister.  We can't leave without a word."

Later...

"So what exactly is your sister like?"  Shareana asks.

"My sister is amazing."  Amanis says with a smile.  "My sister is more knowledgeable and is a better leader than me, which is why she became the leader.  I didn't mind since I wanted to be a royal knight anyway."  Her face saddened.  "When we were kids, our mother went missing.  And we have no idea what had happened to our father."

"I see, I'm sorry for what had happened to your mother." Hlin says.  "So, what is this place?"

"All will be revealed soon Hlin."  She suddenly stops.  "Wait.  We're being watched."

And then, a mysterious fire ball nearly strike them.

"There you are, Amani..."  Says a boy with blond hair and red armor.

"You!"  Amani says with seriousness.

"Who is he?"  Ratatoskr asks.

"I am Nili, general and son of the King and Anwir."

"Then...  That makes you the Prince of Laverna then!"  Hlin realized.

"Correct!  And its time for you to meet your end!  Unless you tell me where the princess is..."

"Over my dead body Nili!"  Amanis shouts!

"Everyone!  To battle!"  Alfonse shouts.

As everyone readies themselves, Anwir suddenly says...  "You...  You must not live after what you have done."  He says to Hllin.

"Huh?  What are you talking about?"  Hlin asks with confusion.  "Never mind.  Probably nothing important."

As everyone charges forward, Nili launched powerful blazing balls of black fire.

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