Pressured Royalty

Chapter four

Wandering into an unknown town we glance around the strange area, watching as the citizens work endlessly almost as if they'd be killed if they stopped "Excuse me?" I ask a citizen that's lifting some fruit into a carriage "yes?" He asks looking at my royal cloak he shudders and steps away from me "please... I have a family I've worked hard all my life..." he tremors furrowing my brows I look at Tempest who's shrugging her shoulders "I'm not going to get you.. I'm not from this area,I'm from the fifth kingdom" I explain the citizens expression softening a little "what are you doing all the way out here?" He asks, smiling I gesture my surroundings with my arms "I want to explore... to adventure" I breath the last part, turning back to the man he looks dumbfound "can you tell me why everyone's so on edge?" I ask, the man opening his mouth to say something he's prevented when another voice echoes through the paths "excuse me! Get back to work you slaves!" Looking at what appears to be the king of this area I furrow my brows, tempest is joined by Klerise who everyone stares at "wait a second... the giant wolf... the brilliant red and gold cape... the variety of necklaces... the scar on his chest.... the fifth kingdoms king...." He breaths, drawing Ritzinair I place the blade against his throat.

See the twelve kingdoms are really the big and powerful ones, we are the gods to the other kingdoms, especially a kingdom like this one. Being in control of the fifth is a privilege, your probably thinking "why isn't he the king of the first kingdom" yeah well, the fifth kingdom is in possession of the greatest hunting areas and hunting gear, and the best part is the fifth kingdom is considered the largest and most richest side except the capital.

"King Xander of the fifth kingdom what a surprise for you the be here..." the king tremors, sheathing Ritzinair he places his hands together "what does bring you here..." he asks, looking to cleo she smiles "we're traveling to find someone. I wanna know why everyone is working and not resting, they look pale and unhealthy" I say, handing a fruit from my bag to the man beside me "they don't earn enough money!" He says, turning to him with a skeptic eye I feel a Urge to punch him in the face but prevent myself from doing so "that doesn't give you the right to let their health decline" I growl, Klerise Copying me I turn to the man beside me "so do you have an inn me and my friend and companion can stay?" I ask, the man nodding happily "but you can stay in the luxurious castle my king!" The ruler says enthusiastically "I'll pass thanks." I say harshly, following the man with  Klerise and Tempest.

Sitting on the bed brushing klerise's fur I hear a scream from outside. Grabbing Ritzinair, Tempest grabs a spear hurrying down with me I glare at the king with a citizen in his hands, kicking him to the floor I point my sword directly at his throat "if you so think as to touch these innocent lives I will end yours in half a second." I spit harshly, my voice drowned with poison, Tempest helps the woman "she wasn't working..." he murmurs, furrowing my brows I step away from him "that doesn't give you the right" I growl, walking towards the woman I smile to her "are you okay?" I ask, watching her nod hesitantly "would you like to join me and my dear friend here for a bowl of rabbit soup?" I ask, watching her nod she smiles a bit now.

Sitting across from her next to Tempest she eats the rabbit soup as if it's the first meal she's had "tell me about your king." I say softly, her eyes widening but returning to normal "he makes us work non stop to get money into his castle... and with the children he hurts them if they do the slightest thing wrong..." she whispers, a tear gliding down her cheek I tilt my head "he killed my son..." she breaths, feeling rage boil in me I look down "I'm sorry..." Tempest whispers, the female looking to us "you'll both understand when you have kids" she says softly, feeling my breath hitch I laugh with Tempest "oh we're not...- we're not together" we both say in unison, the female cocking an eyebrow "oh sorry, it seems like you were because of the one bed bedroom" she chuckles, laughing I stand, sheathing Ritzinair on my hip I pick up my bow Tempest looks at me "look after her, I'm going to pay the king a visit." I whisper walking to the door.

Wandering through the castle i walk into the throne room where he is sitting "you joined me, king Xander!" He throws his hands in the air happily "as the fifth kingdom ruler and first born son to the Royal family I downgrade you from title as king." I say boldly, the mans eyes widen he stands, pulling a sword I draw Ritzinair, the sword erupting into flames I watch as the former king sheaths his, raising my arm towards him I pull my middle finger into my palm the sword and any other weapon flies from him and towards me "what the..." He breaths, looking to the guards they nod and grab the man dragging him out of the town.

Returning I look to the female "your free. There is no need to worry." I breath, tempest looking at me with wide eyes I smile when the female hugs me "thank you so much..." she whispers, nodding I hug her watching her run off to her family. Looking at Tempest she smiles "you just saved hundreds of lives" she chuckles, shrugging I sheathe Ritzinair dropping the sword cover on the floor I look in the bathroom spotting a shower I turn to her "I'm gonna take a shower" I breath disappearing into the bathroom.

Walking out of the bathroom a few minutes later I look at Tempest who is looking outside "you okay?" I ask, her watery eyes returning to mine, dashing towards her I place my hands on her shoulders "are you okay?" I ask again, concern flowing through my veins, I watch as tears glide Down her porcelain skin "watching them all enjoy themselves because of your kindness, I think to the things Eric and guy made me do... the pain I had to put others in... and I look at you and you are the kindest person I've ever met..." she cries, looking at her I wrap my arms around her shoulders hugging her close to me I already feel her tears soak into the shirt I'm wearing, her right arm going around my neck and her left going under my arm and over my shoulder "your kind. However you were trapped, you couldn't stop the actions they were making you do. Don't beat yourself up for it, your incredibly kind" i whisper, looking outside i look back at her "you should sleep, you can have the bed" I smile, watching her laying down I make a comfortable bed on the floor.

Staring at the ceiling I close my eyes immediately forcing myself into a sleep.