Chapter 8: Madness or Insanity?

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Meanwhile in the King's room Roland was sat down on his bed with his face in his hands "Maybe... myself and the Captain shouldn't have done this in front of the kids, or even Miranda in this case" He Said to himself "But Ethan deserved it, i mean physically attacking the King? absolutely disgraceful!". "Wow," Said a voice getting the Kings's attention. "You handled today very well, you might as well be close to winning the Best Father of the Year award" suddenly the identity of the voice revealed itself, Roland saw a dark, tall, pale man in a dark corner of the room.

"Who are you?" Roland Asked in a demanding tone. "I... am the Forge," the figure Replied. "A watcher of the dark... and may I just say, that i am most impressed with how you handled your son" It Said in a sarcastic tone "Telling him you would keep him locked in his new room in nothing but chains, nonetheless... that was a near perfect way to calm him down". "Who are you to judge?" Roland Demanded reaching for his sword. Before he could, it flew away from him and into the Forge's hand "Someone with firsthand experience on aggressive parents," The Forge replied. "And I must say, I am very disappointed in the way you acted, you and that modern day Gaston, Valthor". "I would refrain from refering to him as just another Gaston" Roland warned. "Or what?" The Forge Asked in an ominous tone "You'll have me executed in front of your entire kingdom? All he does is gloat about how he had almost killed Ethan and Sofia's birth father, or you're wife's first husband, Birk Balthazar". "Birk Balthazar? i remember all those years ago when my father ruled the kingdom, that there was a wanted man trying to hide from the Royal Army" Roland Gasped "But he did what had to be done, to be rid of the British villain". "A villain who is just a victim whose story has yet to be told" The Forge Replied. "But then there's you, your father was already aware that Birk Balthazar was the very man that pathetic excuse of a hero tried to kill, young Ethan told you himself, he literally did. Yet instead of silencing the Captain, you let him continue, you let him make Ethan relive the trauma he has already been through countless times. Some father you have become... Although... if you wish to make things right with the boy, you'll absolve the crimes of your father" suddenly it's voice became truly demonic "THINK ON THAT, WHILE YOU REALIZE YOU TOOK THE WRONG COURSE OF ACTION..." the figure then turned around and slowly walked back into the dark filled corner. Roland was now shaking violently "Who? wha? who was that!?" He Exclaimed, "Who was what honey?" came a voice, queen Miranda walked in, eyes full to the brim with tears.

"Now me and the children see why you were so mad... i can't believe he would do that!" She Cried, "I know... i know" the King faintly Replied "I ensured he paid the price... no matter the cost", "Even if that ment wrapping your eldest son in chains and locking him away from the rest of the world!?" the Queen Exclaimed "Rollie how could you!?", "Well how would you react if your son suddenly became enraged and unstable and... physicaly attack you!?" Roland argued "The King NEVER puts up with that kind of behaviour! he got what he deserved!", "What is wrong with you!?" Miranda Yelled "That... MAN nearly cracked his skull open! and you just stood there, without showing ANY sympathy! Rollie... have you nothing inside anymore!?", "He had to be stopped Miranda!" the King Growled "Myself and the Captain did what had to be done...", "Rollie..." the Queen Sobbed "Why?", King Roland let out a massive sigh "I'm sorry" He Said softly "I had to... something must be done", "What Rollie?" Miranda tearfuly Asked "What has to be done? please... don't hurt my boy...", "Well" the King Replied "He said he wants... revenge". "Revenge?" the Queen Asked, "Yes, he seemed to become enraged when he first heard about someone the Captain killed over a decade ago" Roland Replied "I don't know exactly WHY his face turned the color as his own coat upon hearing that information... but judging by his reaction, it sounds serious, who could possibly-" Just then a guard came rushing in "Your majesties!" He Exclaimed "What's is it!" Roland Asked in a serious tone "Prince Ethan!" the guard Replied "He's gone insane!", "What!?" Miranda Exclaimed in return "Where is he!?", "Trying to break down the doors!" The guard Replied and he raced back down the hallway out of sight as multiple guards rushed past the doorway in the opposite direction. The King and Queen both looked at each other in the eyes "It's me he wants..." Roland Said faintly, "Then you know what needs to be done" Miranda Replied, "I do" Sighed the King "I'll go and get the kids, mabye they can calm him down". Just then a large group of guards came in "My King, we are here to escort you and the Queen to safety, for your mental son is on the loose, please follow us", both royal rulers agreed and followed the patrol down the hallways.

Meanwhile

The enraged Prince finally broke through the barricaded doors, all stewards and servents fled in terror as he sang like a mad man.

"Everyone evacuate the castle!" Captain Valthor Ordered as hoards of castle staff rushed past him, screaming for thier lives. "Mage! where are you!?" he bellowed. "Right here!" Shouted Cedric as he ran up along side the Captain. "I remember when the boy first came to the castle, he went half insane one time after a horrific night terror... Thankfully, I managed to stop him by freezing him", "Then I'll leave you to it" the Captain Decleared "I'm going to rally my men", "A-Actually" Cedric stuttered "I'd rather we should stick together, the boy DID destroy the all mighty Chernabog, of all beings!", "Very true..." Replied the Captain "Very well, get moving!". As the duo searched for the escapist, they heard what sounded like people fleeing in terror, "RUN, BOYS, RUN!" a guard screamed, Cedric and the Captain then saw a group of guards race passed past the end of a hallway "He must be near, ready your wand," the Captain Ordered. "I'm ready," Replied Cedric, "You distract him while I sneak up behind him and use my freezing spell", "I think not" Replied the Captain "We're doing things MY way, now keep moving!". Just then, they saw a tall figure dressed in full black walk by.

"THAT'S HIM!" Roared the Captain, "MOVE IT!" Both he and sorceror charged down the hallway after the insane Prince

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"THAT'S HIM!" Roared the Captain, "MOVE IT!" Both he and sorceror charged down the hallway after the insane Prince. "He's stolen one of my favourites!" Boomed the Captain, "What!?" Asked Cedric, "Favourite blades!" the Captain Bellowed "Don't make me repeat myself!". Cedric knew very well that the Captain was a former hero of the people of Enchancia, but sometimes he could be cold-hearted at the same time, even if he means it.

"I SMELL YOU BLONDIE!" the Ultimate Prince roared, "THE DAY HAS COME FOR ME TO FINALLY PUT AN END TO YOU AND CAPTAIN FUCK-THOR!", "AS I HAVE HEARD!" the Captain Roared back. Prince Ethan slowly turned around and saw both the man he forever dispised and the man he forever idolized "YOU... YOU!... YOU!!!" the Ultimate Prince Roared "YOU ARE ONE OF THE VERY TWO MEN WHO FOREVER RUINED ME!", "WHAT, BOY? WHAT DID I HAVE EVER DONE TO YOU!? WE JUST MET LAST MORNING!", "It doesn't matter anymore..." Ethan growled under his breath, his face was a warm shade of pink "What matters now, is i exact my long. deserved. revenge."

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