The Sleeping Prince

Chapter 4

While Skull and Kilic still tied inside their tent, they heard noises outside. Curious, but no surprises.

"What's going on, Skull?" Kilic wondered. "Sound like they going on a battle?"

"I'm afraid it is." Skull deadpanned as he figured. "That foolish princess. She's getting her people killed."

"Is there away to reason with her?" Kilic asked. "She and her army won't survive? Let alone defend Belinda."

"I couldn't argue with you, Kilic." He agreed. "But an opportunity for her to realize the truth."

"If she survives." Kilic implied.

"Yes, it'll be miraculous if she survives." Skull looked outside as he scanned the soldiers.

At the princess's tent, Darlene prepares for battle as her maids dress her for war. She's close to ready.

"Your Highness," Asassuil allowed himself inside. "May I boldly imply that your decision to lead these men and women to a full assault against the Serpent Witch is unwise, miss?"

"Don't worry," she informed.

Asassuil wasn't convinced. "I'm assuming those two say something made you want to attack."

"Of course not," she lied. "Those two, including the skeleton, didn't provide useful information. Nonsense, I suspect."

"Explain."

"Nothing, you need to worry."

In her eyes, Asassuil knew the princess is hiding. And refuse to share.

"Is there a problem?" Darlene snap him from his thoughts.

"Nothing," he retorted.

"Good," Unaware but start commanding. "Tell the soldiers to be ready. Once I'm done, I'll lead them to battle."

"Are you sure, princess?" Asassuil sound worried. Darlene sneer at him, in which he notices. "I mean, whatever the skeleton says to you, it's not true."

"Asassuil, you're not taking control." She barked. "Tell the soldiers get ready. That's an order!"

"Yes, princess." Asassuil replied in defeated. "I'll tell them."