*Vroom.
Vroom.
Vroom.....Boom*
"Guess this is as far as we can go, Kodkod. Tai must have put up a defense like Dropfarra, but nor problem. Time to plan our backstab.
We'll just have to make the rest of the journey on foot."
"What makes him think that Ruby will even talk to me? Maybe if I can convince Darius, then he'll convince Ruby; saving me the trouble of….."
"King Tai. King Tai. King Tai.
You want a sample? Free on the house."
".....Being seen.
No, Mrs. K, I don't want a sample. Watching my weight you know."
"Who you kidding? The only person you're lying to is yourself.
Did I mention they were.....fresh baked this morning?"
"K, you're gonna be the death of me. Remind me again, why I didn't make you my personal baker?"
"Castle life is not for me. Rules, rules, and more rules. No freedom to create."
"You can say that again."
"I may not be your personal baker, but I'd be honored to send a treat or two to your daughter tomorrow...…in her honor of course."
"Have I ever told you no?"
"Have you ever told Elwin?"
"I...…I have a favor to ask."
"Anything, Tai."
"Have you seen Ruby?"
"Ruby?
Ruby?
That name does sound....Ruby!!! Ruby Eliotra?
Yeah, she was at the bake a thon a few back. Why do you ask?"
"Have you seen her since?"
"Can't say I have, but I reckon she wouldn't stray far from the Kids."
"Kids!!!! I forgot about them.
Thanks, K."
"Don't thank me too yet."
*Sliiishhhhsheerrrooooop*
*Tishhhh…dingalinga..dinga….ding.*
"What if I never thank you at all."
"Back so soon? Blow your cover?"
"Their was no cover to blow. Ruby made certain of that."
"So you found her?"
"Yes, and now the Kids and I have to destroy her."
"You can't destroy her. I need her....alive. Bring her here in one piece, or no Kingdom. That was the deal."
"I thought you said we don't get involved in other's affairs."
"That has nothing to do with this?
Where'd you even find it?"
"At Rubys house."
"I have never before set place at, or around her house. Promise."
"Then why'd you kill her father? Was he just collateral? Harness one of the Guardians powers for ourselves, and eliminate anyone who got in your way?"
"Silence you fool."
"Missed your opportunity then, she grew up; and got so strong; but now.....now you can correct your wrongs."
"I should have never let you go."
"See, that was wrong of you."
"Don't just stand there, Seize him."
"Would really love to stay and chat, but I have a friend who needs saving...
And that's not you."
*Raaaaaagh*
*…..Zroom*
"Thanks for bringing me back, PlantLily."
"We good, Kain?"
"My Father didn't like what he heard, but I had to.
Who's ready to save Ruby?"