Rogue on the Run (The Devereaux Story)/Chapter 2

"Princess Savina went MISSING?!" Johan freaked on their way to Audric Castle, "I think I might faint! Someone call a doctor!"

Peewit rolled his eyes, "Drama king."

Once they arrived, they saw The Good King pacing around in the throne room.

"Ah, Peewit, Johan," He greeted them worried, "It's so good your here," He glanced over at Julia, "And who are you?"

"That's Julia!" Peewit explained, then sighed, "She's the prettiest forest guide you'll ever meet." He caught himself and blushed, "Uh, I...I mean forest guide. She's the forest guide from the forest...yea."

"Well, Julia," The king stroaked his beard, "It is such a good thing you're here, too."

Julia smiled and curtsyed, "Thank you, your highness."

"Now, about my daughter," King Audric pointed to her empty throne, "She's been gone every day, and I'm starting to feel worried about her."

Johan crouched over to her throne, "Oh, Princess Savina, SHE WAS SO YOUNG!"

"Johan, she's not dead!" Peewit stated, "Right?"

"Well, yes," King Audric answered, "She usually comes back, but not until midnight! I'm worried on what she's doing during her princess duties."

"Don't worry your highness," Julia reassured, "We'll find her."

"Thank you, young warrior," King Audric grabbed Julia's hand, "You have been such a great help to these two."

Julia looked back at them, "They're pretty amazing."

Peewit motioned to Johan, saying that Julia was mainly talking about him, making Johan nudge his head in annoyance.

"They need all the help they can get," King Audric eyed them, "And keep an eye out for any suspicious activity in Smurf forest, you two."

"Yes, sir!" The both said in unison.

When they headed down to the village, they thought about not only the princess, but other things as well.

"What the deal with this new rogue doing our jobs?" Johan asked them.

"I dunno," Peewit shrugged, "Maybe she wants to help?"

"That could be a possibility," Julia agreed.

"Or she could be stealing our thunder so that we wouldn't have to do this job!" Johan suggested, "Okay, I know she's a girl, but I'm starting to not like her! We can't lose to...a girl!"

Julia eyed him, a bit annoyed, "So you're also ashamed of working with one?"

"Sorry, Julia," Johan apologized, "You're definitely better than that rogue."

"I'll say," Peewit stared dreamily at Julia.

"Still," Johan continued, "We have to complete our job. Tomorrow, no matter how much it takes, we have to beat her before she gets the job done first!"

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