The Missing Princess

24B

Chapter 24B

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~(Y/N)~

Opening my door slightly I look out into the dark hallway. Again I was sneaking out, scanning the hall I slowly step out and look behind my door. Shoving my hands in my pocket I feel for the piece of paper containing my password to get in.

Once the coast was clear I dash from my room down the hall, running down the grand stairs I jump off the last couple of steps. Turning to the left I ran towards the training ground.

I made sure I wasn't being followed once I made it outside, pulling up my scarf over my mouth I make my way off the castle grounds. Sneaking past the guards at the gate I bolted into the forest. Running past small brushes I felt a small sting on my cheek.

I didn't have time to worry about my minor injuries, I continued to push forward into the dark forest. I had to be back before morning before Levi could find me missing again.

Jumping and ducking I made my way into town, after leaving the vast brush of the forest I was met with the crowded streets of the city. Avoiding the carriages by weaving my way through traffic I make my way to the dwarf tavern.

Walking around to the back I pull the paper out ready to resight the password to the tall man. Handing the piece of paper to him I wait as he looks at the paper. "Resight," he says.

"Kill" I spoke in Pridorian.

Checking my name on his list he then nodded and moved aside. Handing me the paper I make my way into the bar. It was crowded like usual, pushing through the crowd I made my way to the back of the crowd, standing alone I waited.

~Levi~

Standing in front of (F/N)'s door I knock quietly, I had business to discuss but she wasn't answering. At first, I thought she may be asleep but then something told me to check her room to make sure she was there.

Opening the door I step in. Looking in her bathroom I find her not to be there, then I step over to her bed, walking alongside it I find the bed to be empty noticing it was still made. Letting out a frustrated sigh I leave the room quickly.

Looking to a guard walking down the hall I stop him. "Search the castle for my guard, I'm afraid she's gone running off again," I order.

"Right away sir, I also came here on behalf of the prisoner, she wishes to speak with you." the guard informs me.

A little confused I nod anyway. Maybe Hitch knows where (F/N) went. Watching the guard leave I to make my way downstairs. Ascending the stairs the main entrance was empty and dark.

Taking a left I walk down the hall to the large metal door. Opening it I slip in and quickly walk down the stairs. What could this brat possibly want? Walking down the dark hall I stop in front of the woman's cell.

"You called for me?" I ask.

Quickly the girl stood on her feet and stepped in front of the bars. "You're guard, she came to see me today asking me more questions," Hitch confesses. Why would (F/N) need more info?

"What did she ask?" I ask.

"She wanted to know if there were any servants in the group... and how to get close to Nile... I think she intends to kill Nile by herself if he finds out this information I fear your guard will be the first of many deaths." Hitch explains.

Feeling a searing pain in my chest I took a step back. That damn fool, she's going to get herself killed. "Guards!" I call.

Waiting a moment one guard rushed to me. "Yes, your highness?" the woman asks.