The Boondocks~Medieval Times

10) The Rickety Bridge

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The whole castle was alarmed. The maid who usually cleaned Jazmine's room was shocked to find her gone. Knowledge of her disappearance spread through the castle in minutes.

Hiro was nervous. He knew her grandfather would be furious. He was supposed to protect her. They were supposed to return to the Kingdom of Anihc in a week. What if he doesn't find her before?

"I have already sent out a few guards who I'm making sure are searching every inch of Crestwood for the princesses," The head knight, Sir Krato, Cairo's father tells the king.

Thomson sits on his throne, facing most of the army in the throne room who kneel in front of him. His wife sits on the smaller throne next to him, dabbing her wet eyes with a handkerchief. Thomson's hands grip the armrests tighter at the sight of his weeping queen.

"Send out more," he commands, his voice echoing throughout the room. "I want Jazmine and Ming found as soon as possible. Search beyond Crestwood even, find her at all. Costs!"

Sir Krato bows his head and signals the rest of the guards to leave which they do. Everyone leaves as signalled to. Hiro leans on the wall with his arms crossed and his head hung. He looks up as the doors open and the guards march out. Sir Krato sees him and frowns. "You are still here little boy?"

Hiro levels a look with him.

"Waste no time dallying around here," Sir Krato continues. "My men have this under control."

"Really? Even without one little piece of evidence that can lead you? You still have it under control?" Hiro shakes his head as the knight's jaw clenches. "I pity you for your lack of common sense, Krato."

"That is Sir Krato to you, little boy. The king has given me the responsibility to find those princesses. Not you."

"Indeed, your king. Incase you have forgotten, I am not of this land." Hiro stands straight. "King Long-Dou gave me the responsibility to watch Princess Ming...and I failed him." He sighs. "Now I will find her. Before the royal ship of Anihc returns to pick us up. So I suggest you stay out of my way."

Hiro squints at the huge knight before brushing past him and leaving. Sir Krato growls. The glory was supposed to be his. The king chose him. He's not letting a fifteen year old boy get in the way of that.

"Cairo!"

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Cynthia shivers when she sees a very thick spider web and walks around it. Riley rolls his eyes and swats it away with his bow. "Woos," he says to her, making her glare.

"Excuse me for not wanting to get bit by a tarantula," she snaps, crossing her arms.

Riley laughs. "Scared of a little spider? Double woos." He walks ahead and Cynthia growls under her breath.

Caesar smirks as he nudges her. She gasps when she sees a spider in his hand. He winks at her. "Let us see who is really afraid of a little spider." Cynthia nods at his plan, grinning. Caesar rushes forward a little and carefully places the spider on Riley's shoulder. He puts his fingers to his lips, signalling the others to stay quiet and after a minute exclaims, "Gods! Riley!" The girls fake screams and Riley whirls around.

"What is it?" He freezes when he catches a harry leg in the corner of his eye. "AH!!!" Riley turns in a circle, trying his best to slap it off. In response, the others roar in laughter except for Huey who just rolls his eyes. He grabs Riley by the ear, stopping him and swats the spider off his shoulder. Riley straightens immediately and clears his throat. "I did not need your help."