The Prince Return 2

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And Lisa let go of the connection.

Chapter 3: Journey Through The Boundary

Family Talk

Nice family you have got Kanji, Sharon was saying, your sister is very pretty and she is like those princess spoken of in fairy tales.

Oh Sharon don't mind Lisa I don't think she is the way you see her, she is just calm and calculative and very good at scheming but she always pretend to look like a daft person.

So what about what Ray said about you and even your mum just confirmed that you bed lot of ladies and the ones that are taken at that eh.

If you listened well it was Bond she was referring to right guys, and he turn only to see all four of them staring at him incredulously what?

Well are you really up to four ladies at a go Linda asked.

Well I have tried it ones so it is no big deal.

Hmmmmmmm Kanji seem like I will have to bed you if Sharon don't mind about it.

What! Linda

Well Sharon will you bed him or should I?

Dave's Arrival

And at that there was a knock on the door and kanji turn and order the person to enter and it was Dave. And Kanji was overjoyed he rush Dave and gave him a great hug oh man I have missed you man look at you growing bears now Dave.

Calm down your highness.

Dave if I hear that again I will throttle you. You can call me Kanji please don't embarrassed me like mother.

Mother?

Yeah, I just had contact with them through Lisa you know.

Oh I see.

Man where have you been?

Calm down I got your message but I wasn't able to welcome you personally don't be angry I was attending to business you know private things.

Dave really, so like this you were having a go with someone daughter?

Chill bro, this one is different, now who are these beauties Kanji are you keeping them to yourself?

Ha sorry this one here is Debbie and the one with the coy smile is Linda, that one sizing you up is Sharon and the one over there is Sarah.

Ladies, it is my utmost pleasure in welcoming you to the INN, I hope your stay have been good and eventful.

Thank you your highness we are grateful for your accommodation and entertainment Sharon answered.

Oh don't worry about it, if there is anything you need just let me know infact just asked anyone you see and they will attend to you immediately.

Thank you sir.. I mean your highness.

Oh cut it you guys can call me Dave.

Thank you Dave.

I hope you guys don't mind if I borrow Kanji for a moment.

Oh no problem you can have him, me and Linda have a word to say concerning him too.

Really.?

Yes.

Okay. Come on Kanji and at the door kanji stop and turned to them I hope you guys are not considering that nonsense?

Get on with you, it is none of your business Linda replied.

Come Kanji time wait for no man Dave was dragging him.

I can slow time you know Dave.

Shut it man, are you not getting any goosebumps?

What do you mean?

Come on we need to talk.

Alright ladies see you guys tonight.

The Warning

So Dave take Kanji to his own study and close the door which have a sound proof from eavesdropping. After hugging again he push Kanji to sit on the best chair in his study and then he was popping wine into two glass, Kanji swallow his in one gulp eh Kanji now that is a new one and he pour in three finger of scotch on the rock. Kanji gulp it down again this time slowly.

What has gotten into you man?

Dave you know how it used to be and now am going back there.

Yeah I know but you need to be at your wit and vigilance man it is not as it used to be over there and the damn road to the pass is not as safe as it used to be.

So.?

So ? Are you getting stupid? you are traveling with four ladies who know nothing about the end of a sword, how do you intend to protect them?

Ha that.

Yes now get out of it let us talk business.

What is up Dave?

The North and the East.

And?

Well I think the East is trying to run down the Golden Kingdom while the North have been weakling the barrier that create the boundary.

How?

Human sacrifices.

What do you mean ?

They used humans as sacrifice to weaken the the gateway so they can come in full force when it is weaken and don't forget there are dark wizard worshipping that bastard below there.

I never heard of this and during my brief visit below I don't know all I saw was mass gathering of soldiers and making of weapons.

Well I don't expect you to know about that much like I said I have been doing my own investigation and if you will recalled there has been news about missing people, remember a whole family getting lost in the woods and the only woods I know that can do that is the one near the boundary.

You are right, we need to stop this and informed father about it.

No you will have to do that.

Father said I should tell you a time will come when you will have to bring everyone to the palace so get preparing.

Kanji, we are prepared but you should know if what you told me last time is true then I think this INN maybe the last stand if everything else failed.

You are right, but will father listened to it?

You just have to convinced him, I will be doing more research.

Be careful man.

You know me low key and inconspicuous.

This is the shadow we are talking about.

Calm down I will be fine.

Alright.

Magic and Rest

And Kanji left not knowing what to think of what Dave had just told him because it changes everything and he knows the fight coming will not be an easy one, but Kanji has never been one to back out of any challenge or to run from a fight. He just hope he gets to the Golden Kingdom in time to warn his father about everything and he is thinking Lisa wedding need to be postponed to another day hopefully there will be no fighting.

Back in the room he shared with his friends he stopped at the door hoping what Sharon and Linda were planning was just a prank because he is not in the mood for their games, but knowing Linda, he shake his head and enter the room, Sarah was sleeping while Debbie is reading God knows what. Both Sharon and Linda were whispering to each other and that has never been good in his opinion, they are good at plotting things and he wondered if he will used other means to handle them, he was brooding about what to do when the two plotters came to him.

Ladies am not doing anything with you guys so don't try any nonsense please.

Oh shut it, we will not take you to bed. Sharon told him.

Really.

Yes dummy, we just want to talk.

Talk about what?

Well Linda was saying she....and Linda interrupted her.

Please don't used me as an excuse Sharon.

Alright we were wondering if you could show us magic.

Magic?

Yes can you show us stuff and can you tell us how you come about it too?

Really it is nothing, I was born with it, you guys should not go about me having powers please it is a secret and people don't need to know about it.

Alright, show us a trick then.

You mean this. And he wave his hand over Debbie book which disappeared

How did you do it?

Oh it is complicated I just manipulate the essences of the book to suit my purpose. Like in this case, I asked the book to be invisible with a small touch of will and it obeyed.

What more can you do?

I can do anything I want and even summons anything I want too. Anyway am tired and need to sleep tomorrow is a long day.

Return my book now Debbie told him.

Oh sorry and he wave his hand again and the book appears. Good night ladies.

What will happened tomorrow Kanji? Debbie asked.

Get all the sleep you can now, tomorrow we cross the boundary. Good night and with that he close his eyes and sleep.

This is so scary and exciting guys Linda was saying, it is an adventure worth taking.

I know Lin. Sharon answered her, but don't be too excited. And with that she too lay down and sleep.

Into the Boundary

It feels as if she had not even close her eyes when she was woken with a start. Whoooos that?

Come on Sharon, get up, it is time, stand up and get dressed time is ticking and we must be at the pass as soon as possible. And with that they all start hurrying up and started getting dressed, everyone was trying not to forget anything and Sarah suddenly stop and exclaimed Ha...what about breakfast?

You will eat along the way, a voice answered and they turned to see Dave standing at the door.

Is there restaurant along the way?

Dave laugh hell No. Sarah you will be eating while you walk, I trust Kanji has instruct you guys on what to expect in the boundary?

No!

Kanji?

Oh Dave! Sorry I have been preoccupied and they have been questioning me about stuff so it was out of my mind.

Alright ladies, first I will provide a rope which you will each tied around your waist, Kanji will be at the lead since it is a narrow way but mind you, you will see things that will try to take you away from the path, please have a strong will and don't step off the path, you can think of something you cherished and focus your mind on it or you can practically blank your mind so those things will not affect you. Hence the rope so if one try to sidestep others will put em back in line that goes for all of you if any of you is unable to resist.

How long from the boundary to the pass? Debbie asked.

I don't know, time is different there,it could be two days or three no one knows, there is no night in the boundary Dave paused to let that sink in.

What! Sarah exclaimed you mean we will just keep walking and not knowing what time it is.

But be rest assured there are safe place to rest and there are people living there too, it is not as bad or dangerous as you may think, beside you have a warrior as your guide so fear not.

Are you done Dave? We are on a schedule you know.

Alright Kanji, follow me. And he lead them to the back of the INN, and there he open a trapdoor and beyond the trapdoor, there is a curtain of light.

Is that it? Asked Linda .

Yes.

We just have to go through it?

Not yet, first read these words on this paper, not out loud please, read it in your mind and released it to the boundary. And he passed a pieces of paper with these words written on it.

I WILLINGLY GIVE MYSELF TO THE BOUNDARY TO BE USED FOR GOOD, AND IF THERE IS ANY EVIL INTENTION IN MY HEART FOR CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE, LET THE BOUNDARY KILL ME.

That is the password or code to pass through the boundary, you can see why no evil person can set foot in there because the boundary will kill em. But everything is not as certain these days so be constant vigilance, because some people have ways in manipulating magic. Now say those words in your mind and be off, everything you need is in your backpack good luck guys and he hug everyone of them.

Ladies time to get moving, Debbie get the rope and the rest of you stay in line and be brave, don't talk much and try to used signal, in this boundary there are lot of things apart from the evil, there are things that can do more harm so be careful and don't touch anything let us go. And they start the journey with Kanji taking the lead and he move fast, knowing his hands is full and he will have to protect four people gives him the the first fear in his life, not even when he visit the underworld with the kind of terror he saw there, unlike now he knows if anything happens to any of them, he will never forgive himself and he knows life will not be the same again so he takes a fast pace hoping to be the three days prediction by Dave.

Temptations and Vigilance

Debbie was amazed at what she saw in the path, she guess it was early and a good sign since there are birds singing, in most of the movie she had watched silence is a bad thing which says there is a greater evil. She was glad at the fast pace Kanji keep and she thought she can understand his reason, knowing how he is says a lot right now so she try not to complain and keep matching his pace.

Sarah love the green scenario she is seeing and she wished she could explore, is that berries am seeing or are my eyes deceiving me? She question herself and turn to look at Linda to asked, but she remembers Kanji warning and keep her mouth shut, damnit this is frustrating, what sort of pace is that pig head keeping? Rushing us as if we are going to be slaughter how dare he made her run, anyway she hope she can get her mind of the trek with the interesting things she is seeing. Was that a movement I just saw she thought and she look back to see Linda staring at exactly same place she thought she saw the movement.

Linda have a feeling Sarah want to talk to her, but damn Kanji and his rules, she really need someone to talk to and was that really movement she saw? That look really nasty can't complain of this pace Kanji is keeping, I don't think I want to be around that thing oh man this is tedious and excruciating, so this kind of place exist and we have been living a life not knowing what is beside us, even Albert that fat rich pig of a man who claimed to have been to places not in the world map could not have been here. This is extraordinary and I can feel the magic around here, it is suffocating.

Sharon feel like she belong here and she has been considering if she will permanently thinking of it, she has no one not even a relative and Kanji has been part of her life since from day one she meet him, she wonder what he will say about her decision beside she know he will make sure she have the best anyway she thought of how serene the boundary is and she feel like to explore, damnit with rules, I see no evil here and it feels safe really was that my old neighborhood I just saw? Really let me go and look it properly and she try to move off the path unknown to her about the rope round her waist. Linda was walking when she feel the tugging at her waist and nearly lost her balance as she was nearly drag back from the path, she turn back to see Sharon trying to drag her off the path without a care and she hold firm and called to kanji.

Kanji mind was on the task hoping to get the a safe place for rest when he heard Linda calling to him, he swore under his breath hoping the silence would have last for longer than this, he turn to see Sharon frantically trying to untie the rope round her waist and he hurried to them.

What in the name of the damn gods are you trying to do Sharon! He exclaimed.

Don't dare stop me, I was just going to look at my old neighborhood.

Really Sharon, when did a Werewolf became your old neighborhood?

What !

Ssssssssssssssssh

They are used by dark wizard to hunt stray human who went off the path, while the Werewolf clean the skin of you, the wizard takes the bone, it is a kind of partnership. Here put this round your neck, and he bring out four necklace which he hand over to all of them, I could have done this since guys sorry, let us get going we still have a long way to go before we reach a safe place to rest.

Will this stop them from luring us? Debbie asked.

Yeah it will stop them and if they try to invade your mind again they will regret it, don't worry they can only attack us physically which they can't do as long as i'm here.

Okay thanks.

It is nothing let us keep moving.

Trials and Rescue

As they continued their journey through the boundary, Kanji remained vigilant, constantly scanning their surroundings for any signs of danger. The group encountered various challenges along the way – from treacherous terrain to cunning magical traps set by dark wizards. Each step forward was met with uncertainty and the ever-present threat of lurking evil.

Despite the odds stacked against them, Kanji's determination never wavered. He led his friends with unwavering resolve, guiding them through the dangers with skill and precision. His hands were always ready to defend, his mind sharp and alert to any potential threat. Dialogue filled the air as they pressed on, exchanging words of encouragement and reassurance amidst the chaos surrounding them.

"Keep close, everyone. We're not out of the woods yet," Kanji urged, his voice firm yet comforting.

Debbie tightened her grip on the rope, her eyes darting nervously from side to side. "I don't like the look of this place, Kanji. What if we don't make it out?"

Kanji shot her a reassuring smile. "We'll make it through together, Debbie. Trust me."

Sarah's curiosity was piqued by the strange flora and fauna they encountered along the way. "Hey, Kanji, do you think those berries are safe to eat?"

Kanji shook his head. "Best not to risk it, Sarah. We can't afford any missteps here."

Linda remained silent, her eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of movement. The suffocating aura of magic weighed heavily on her, but she remained resolute. "I've got your back, Kanji," she said softly, her voice filled with determination.

Sharon, however, grew increasingly restless with each passing moment. "I can't take this anymore, Kanji," she declared, her voice tinged with frustration. "I need to find a way out of here."

Before Kanji could respond, a menacing growl echoed through the air, freezing them in their tracks. A hulking beast emerged from the shadows, its eyes gleaming with malice.

Kanji sprang into action, drawing his sword with lightning speed. "Stay back, everyone! I'll handle this." The beast lunged forward, teeth bared in a vicious snarl. Kanji met its attack head-on, his movements fluid and precise as he fought to protect his friends.

Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, a familiar voice rang out from the darkness. "Need a hand, little brother?"

Kanji's eyes widened in disbelief as his brother, Bond, stepped into view. "Bond? But how-"

"There's no time for questions now," Bond interrupted, his expression grim. "We've got a long way to go before we're out of here."

With Bond by his side, Kanji felt a surge of newfound strength coursing through him. Together, the brothers fought side by side, pushing back against the forces of darkness with unwavering determination.

As they finally reached the edge of the boundary, Kanji turned to his friends with a weary yet triumphant smile. "We made it," he said, his voice filled with relief. "Thanks to all of you."

Debbie, Sarah, Linda, and Sharon exchanged grateful looks, their bond stronger than ever after facing the trials of the boundary together.