Twisted

Chapter 11: Take Back the Freedom, Part 1

As early as dawn, many people had already woken up to listen to Grodella's plan to take back all their freedom. "Listen up everyone. As you all know, this is where we first strike back at Deloniah, in other words, this is also our first plan." The people gathered around closer to listen. "Everyone, I have a guest to introduce. He is a long-time friend of mine, well some people might misunderstood him for a bad person, but, he is a good person." Then, from out of the blue, came a young man jumping from tree to tree. He had a pale skin, dark hair, and brown eyes. He had his dark  green hood on, so people can hardly recognize him.

"Everyone, meet Robin Hood, or, you can call him Bill." He waved silently as he jumped off the tree and examined Grodella's plan. He whispered something to her and she started explaining. "Okay, here is what we do. We will split into two big groups. The first group will stay here, and try to hold off the knights from further of going to Lenorah, while the second group will go to Lenorah, fight off the knights that might be holding the royal families captive, and also other knights of Lenorah as well, and send the royal family the message that Lenorah is going to strike back no matter what." Riley gaped at her and looked hesitant as she was assigned to the second group, to go back to Lenorah.

"Are you insane?! We can't go back yet. The castle of Lenorah is crawling with guards and knights every corner of the kingdom, villages, and even the castle! If we will execute an all-out attack, it shouldn't be noticeable, or eye-catching. It needs to be a surprise attack." Grodella glared daggers at her and said, "What might happen when we execute a surprise attack? We have bigger chances of getting caught!" Riley suddenly got annoyed and blurted out, "Look, if you can't respect my plan, I'd rather work alone." She grabbed her sword and ran towards Lenorah alone. "

Wait! Riley are you insane?!" Marcus shouted. "No, I'm doing the right thing." She shouted back.

Back at the castle, Princess Rosella, Deloniah's Princess, held the whole royal family of Lenorah captive. They were all together in the throne room, guarded by several guards from Deloniah. She smirked at Princess Lavender and said, "Not much of a match against me, are you?" In return, Princess Lavender galred daggers at her and said, "Lenorah has hope! I know we will strike back and gain our rightful freedom!"

Back at the marketplace at Deloniah, Riley packed up everything she needed. She bought food, extra sets of arrows and a bow, as a back-up weapon for her sword. She then continued running towards Lenorah. The enchanted forest that she and Zhion had gone before served as a borderline between the two rivaling kingdoms; but now that it was not just merely cut-down trees that could be seen, but also dead forest creatures, or some in deep lament and sorrow. The once glowing butterflies and fairies, who used to glow because of joy, now their birght glowing colors became dull and lifeless; the hymnsparrows, who once sang songs of joy, now sang songs of sorrows. And even the giggle flowers now cried instead of giggling happiness.

"Poor creatures, they don't deserve any of this..." Riley mumbled. "But don't worry, I'll take back what you really deserve, which is happiness." She then once again, ran towards the royal castle, where the royal family of Lenorah had resided. She crept out of the backdoor of e castle and nervously mumbled, "Wow, I guess I was right... there are guards crawling about just everywhere!" Just then, she heard two guards talking, the other one was a young man, his age around 20-23, and the other man, the same age as him. "Are we even doing the right thing here?" The first man asked. "Yeah I guess, as long as we follow King's orders." The other man replied. In return, the first man said, "I know but... aren't we already hurting and destroying all of Lenorah's freedom, or maybe even their happiness?" The second man answered, "Oh just shut up and let's guard the stables." The first man sighed and kept guarding the stables. Just then, Riley accidentally stumbled upon him. "Oof!" The first man gasped in surprise and started pushing her towards the forest. "What are you doing here?" He whispered as he continued, "Look you better go. I can't let anyone see a Deloniah knight trying to save a Lenorian servant." She protested and whispered, "I know what I am doing, and I need to help every Lenorian people to gain back their freedom and happiness. So please, I need to get in." He was taken aback in surprise of what she said, and he sighed, "Fine, just wear this extra knight uniform I have. It'll atleast help you in sneaking inside e castle." She nodded and quickly changed behind a nearby bush.

She stepped out and said, "I'm ready. Take me to the throne room."