Hazel rushed down the palace halls as much as her long dress could allow. She ignored the servants and maids as they gave her subtle bows. All she wanted to do was find Yuka and tell him the truth before it became too late. She didn't care if she was in danger, all she desperately wanted to do was to keep him safe. Every second that bound by made her even more anxious and when she finally got to the East wing of the castle, she practically ran to Yuka's chamber. She pushed the door in and found him lying on his bed, his eyes closed. At once, she thought that she was too late and maybe his enemies had gotten to him first. So, she rushed to his side and grasped his broad shoulders.

"Yuka! Yu-"

His eyes snapped open and he frowned, his hands resting on her arms.

"Love? What's wrong?" He asked and tears of relief instantly filled her eyes.

"Yuka, you shouldn't be here. You have to leave, right now" she said, barely catching her breath.

"Whoa- whoa- hold your horses. What are you talking about? Why do I have to leave?" He asked, sitting up.

"They're coming for you-"

His frown deepened, his violet eyes regarding her with concern.

"Who? Who are they?" He asked and she shook her head, tears welling up her eyes. She could hear the footsteps that were quickly approaching Yuka's chamber and her tone became even more urgent.

"You have to listen to me, Yuka. They're all traitors and liars" she said, gazing into his violet, cat-like eyes.

Yuka was growing more confused by the minute.

"Haze, what are you talking about?" he asked and she entwined his fingers with hers and cupped the side of his face. "They've been hiding the truth from you, my love. I heard everything and they're going to try to set me up in order to get me locked up in the dungeons. But, you need to know this" 

"You're scaring me, Haze. What's going on?"

"You are the rightful heir to the throne...."

The door jerked open and several guards stormed in. "You are under arrest for attempting to murder Prince Yuka" one of them said and the prince was stunned to silence.

"Yuka! You have to listen to me! You need to get out of the palace right now! They're coming after you because you're the true king of Silvera!" she yelled as she was dragged away by the guards.