The Royal Lie // Closed // Stalkers welcome
Kipp's eyes widened slightly as Andrea came over. "We haven't, I'm Kipp." He said, giving a faint smile.
"Nice to meet then," Andrea replied, giving Kipp a grin of her own. She felt energized for whatever reason and was ready to face the challenges that lay ahead.
From her cloak, Andrea pulled out the muffin she had been given earlier. Much to her dismay, it was slightly squashed. Regardless, she broke it in half cautiously and smelled it (for one can never be too safe), before popping the treat into her mouth. Andrea grinned to herself, she'd always had a sweet tooth and whoever had baked the muffin obviously knew what they were doing. Finishing it off, Andrea listened to what was being said, her stance becoming ever so slightly more relaxed.
(… so I’m assuming we’re kidnapping Brayden and forcing him to be our way into the castle in exchange for finding his sister bc that’s the only plot line that makes sense to me right now. But just know I still have pretty big stuff planned so,,, y’all ain’t ready)
(I guess so- loll)
It is light 6 in the morning…good morning….😪😴
(Why am I only the kings helper 😑 I'm at a disadvantage 🤔)
(Its now a 1 on 1 but irs soon to be 1 on 4 sooooooo)
(Because Petra,Andrea, The two twins and oh Kipp Its a five on one :P)
(Well I mean it was supposed to be the six of us against the king but you wanted to make Brayden loyal to the king, so that’s not happening.)
( True that :/ Ive still go plans tho)
“Now, now ladies. You’re both pretty.” Jekyll quipped as he and Hyde approached the group. Everyone they had recruited was there, and the oldest of the Heart siblings had somehow fell into their lap. Hyde squinted his eyes. Where was his sister? As far as he knew, the boy never let Lily out of his sight. Suddenly, a plan started to form.
“Brayden Heart,” Hyde started, casual and stoic as always, “can I ask you something?” He wondered politely. “If you don’t want to answer, you don’t need to. But I’d appreciate if you fulfilled my curiosity.” He added on as an afterthought. “Why do you stay loyal to the King and Queen?”
Brayden would sigh. He'd look around and say "I thought you would know…Hyde…You know the kingdom best…And dont worry..heh..Ive got somthing in plan…" He'd realize his arms were tied and took out a small pocket knife and cut on hand free. Fast enough he'd let the second hand free and kick the twins to the flore, takeing out a dagger and putting it by Hyde's throught.
As soon as the dagger was at Hyde's throat, Andrea withdrew her bow and knocked an arrow instinctively, pulling back the string to full power and aiming it directly at Brayden. Shooting from close would certainly cause severe injury and quite possibly death. "Put the dagger down Brayden," Andrea said sternly, she didn't like threatening people but she needed the twins to stay alive for the betterment of the kingdom and her family. "Let's work this out in a calm manner before things get… how should I put this… messy."
He'd sigh and say " Why should i trust you..? Your agenst me..Im agenst you…It will be a never ending war..Im the only follower of the king because he saved me..Saved me from whats wrong…And He's like my father… SO IM NO LOSING HIM TO!" He'd get th dagger away from Hydes through and he'd hit the bow and arrors away cutting he hand in the prosses.
Petra threw her dagger, and it passed inches away from Brayden's head. She pulled out another dagger. "Just so you know, I never miss." She said, pointing out that she had missed him on purpose. "One more move, and you're dead."
Jekyll was raging, he could barely control his anger. How dare this idiot threaten hid brother? In front of him, no less! He surged forward with a wild look in his eyes, ready to maim and hurt the person who had tried to take the last of his family away from him.
(that wasn't my best writing, but I stopped in case any of yall wanna stop him)
Petra grabbed Jekyll's arm. "Don't forget: We need him." She whispered into his ear. "He's our best chance of getting in."
He'd have tears i his eyes. "Why would i help you..?" He'd remember Jade. "" Holy..Now her…" He'd sigh and take the dagger pertending to give up but he'd kick Petra down and take the dagger now he'd have 2 daggers…and a suprize..
Petra grabbed Jekyll's arm. "Don't forget: We need him." She whispered into his ear. "He's our best chance of getting in."
Jekyll inwardly calmed down, knowing he'd be able to lash out later. Outwardly, he glared at Petra and pulled his arm away from her harshly. He started talking as he walked back to stand by his brother, who still looked a little shaken up. "Make one wrong move, Heart, and next time there won't be anyone to stop me."
Hyde took a deep breath, looked up again at Brayden, and tried to continue with his conversation. If anyone noticed the new quivering in his voice, they didn't say anything. "Brayden… we want to help you. We're not planning on killing the king, not at all. We just want to talk, Brayden. Tell me what's wrong, I can help, I promise."
Hyde wasn't lying as he held eye contact with Brayden. He knew it was odd that Brayden went anywhere without his sister, so maybe something was wrong with her that he could help fix. And also, the plan that Jekyll and he were going to propose tonight wasn't an assassination attempt, not by a long shot. The twins had orders from higher up in the rebellion, to take a group into the castle and try to find proof that states Jerrod cannot be king. The kingdom was suffering, and they needed to put a stop to it. But no one wanted to kill anyone, at least not yet.
He'd calm down. "Alright…Fine" He'd drop Petra's dagger but kept his in hand. "What do you want Hyde…" He'd help Hyde up. "Sorry about…The whole 'Dagger to the throught' thing… I just..Im sorry i couldn't lose another member of my…family..not after Lily…" He'd stop, saying to much. He'd sit on the bench, now calm.
There. There was a story there. Something had happened to Lily. "Your sister, right? What happened?" Hyde asked softly, even as he could practically feel Jekyll getting restless behind him.
"….Taken…since last week..Haven't seen her since…Im just worryed..And jade…The princess..Missing aswell…I dont know what to do…" He'd say with his face in his hands. "I've looked all over town..maybe farther…I dont know…I cant ask anyone because..They know im with the king..And i dont stand a chance..it's like… 1 vs…almost 1,000 with the whole town agenst me..I-im..sorry..ill stop…"
Hyde felt Jekyll step up next to him, the anger completely replaced with shock. "The princess is missing?" Jekyll asked, eyes wide. Hyde was feeling the same brand of panic. Believe it or not, the rebellion had been active for about as long as the princess had been alive. One of her caretakers worked with them in fact, and the princess had given the rebellion most of their information. Knowingly, too.
Hyde calmed himself and looked up at Brayden again. "Listen. You help us get into the castle and find a way to dethrone King Jerrod, and we'll help you find the girls. Deal?" Hyde asked, holding his hand out for a handshake.
"…If it helps find Lily…And Jade…I'm in.." He'd shake Hyde's hand feeling regreatfull that he went against the royal family. He would gasp " I've got an idea! The king…..Ill say your a follower of the king..that will get you in but to get to the kings room…that will need a whole plan..its behind the thrown room…We'll have to make a excuse..or somthing else…"
Andrea had removed herself from the ordeal and returned her bow and arrow to their respective places. She was still slightly on edge- she could tell the man was broken, but her grudge against him lingered. However, it seemed as if they were going to have to work together. Andrea wouldn’t question the rest of the group's decision, but she knew she would not be spending too much time trying to get to know Brayden, for now at least.
(soz but I guess Brayden's going to have to live with Andy's grudge for a bit)
(Lol I even feel sorry for Brayden XD)
He'd stair at Andrea and sighed, knowing She still douted him. He'd remember that he had the note that he saw on the owl and opened it. While he was reading he'd stop. He'd take a deap brath and said " Holy..What do they want with her…" He'd crumble the note up and get up. " Ill be back.." He'd get a cloke from the castle and tell the "Dont follow me.." He'd start walking droping the note on the flore.
(It mostly says to meet at night..alone..)
Petra retrieved her daggers with relief. She wouldn't have to kill this one. She wasn't fond of killing, but would do it if necessary. She listened as the others talked.
(neither can i and i think that's a problem hahah)