After Mist, came Frost .
She will fall, as through the haze, comes frozen dark .
Evil is on the loose. The land of fantasy seethes into peril. And Hazel is their only hope. Meanwhile, Cedron must fight his own battles and Red must face demons of...
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" Where does this tunnel open ?" asked Ced, as they walked through an underground pathway.
" In the middle of the settlement." the Frog Princess replied.
" How do you plan on regaining leadership, Princess ?" Hansel asked.
" There are two ways to defeat the tribe leader. One is to prove that their wishes and agenda do not align with the greater interests of the Frog people and the second is to challenge him to a duel to death. Naturally, whoever survives, wins."
"I would prefer the first one, certainly."
The Princess nodded in agreement "I care not for my safety. But the first way allows me to explain myself to my people and win their trust back. I do not seek authority, Cedron, descendant of Cinderella, I only seek acceptance."
Her words resonated with Cedron.
"This is the trapdoor. Be armed." she warned. Lifting the trapdoor, she stepped out stealthily and they followed. They were immediately noticed by a couple of guards.
" Princess Vasilasa ?" one of them said , completely shocked.
" What are you looking at! We must capture her and take her to the Chief ." the other guard scolded. He walked towards the Princess. Gretel hit him with her staff.
The first guard looked pale and confused. He did not move one step from his position. " Princess , you are back !" , he whispered, utterly shocked.
" Where is Rana ?" the Princess asked.
" A discussion is ongoing. There is decision to be made." he informed.
"Then it is the perfect time to expose him."
" But there will be too many of them to fight, Princess." he said.
" I must go before the decision is made. Or it will destroy all of us, Vali." she insisted.
" Four is better than three. Allow me to accompany you , Princess ." said Vali.
She nodded. "It is your wish."
" Princess, you must cover yourself with this blanket , so that they do not see you, till we approach the Chief." he said .
They followed behind him, only to be stopped by a guard the next minute.
Ced's heart beat loudly, as the guard examined them from head to toe. " Who are they ?" he asked.
" Intruders. To be taken to the Chief ."
He inspected them keenly. Finally he said , " Alright , go ahead ."
Soon, a whole crowd of frog people came into view. On a raised throne , sat a fat , abominable looking man with vicious red eyes.
" My people , for long we have tolerated dominance of the common folk and allowed our interests be sidelined by theirs . They never gave us the respect we deserved , never! They ridiculed our appearance and laughed at our mannerisms. But this superiority of theirs must come to an end. We will show them who we are ! We will fight for our self respect . Let there be war !"
