Seaking the Truth

OK I've been gone a REALLY long time and this is one of the big reasons why. THis story is finished, and I'm very prode of myself for finishing. I hope you like it. Don't forget to R&R
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Seeking the truth

Chapter 1: The escape

Dinesty quickly stuffed her remaining belongings in her red backpack. She had decided to leave many of
her things, but still she had two suitcases and a backpack. Being a princess didn’t help when it came to
packing lightly.

Once she gathered her bags she hurried out of her room and down the hall. She had to make one stop
before she could leave. She ran to the end of the hall and into a room much like her own.

“Ninja! Ninja wake up!†Dinesty demanded shaking her twin sister awake.

“Dinesty? What are you doing here this late, and why do you have your bags?†Ninja asked
sitting up in her bed and pulling her long, dark brown hair out of her face.

“I’m leaving. I can’t stay here any longer, but I couldn’t leave without saying goodbye.â€
Dinesty explained.

“What?!?! What do you mean you’re leaving? You can’t leave! I need you here!†Ninja yelled
now in panic mode.

“Keep your voice down! You have known I would have to leave some day, ever since we
discovered the truth about my birth.†Dinesty reminded.

“How you were born doesn’t matter! You are Princess Dinesty of Zarunodia!†Ninja insisted
latching onto her sister, as her green eyes filled tears.

“Ninja! My birth dose matter! Don’t you want to know how a baby, identical to you in every
way just appeared during the great eclipse?†Dinesty asked.

“Of course I do, but I want my sister more! Mom and Dad are already gone, so please don’t
leave me too!†Ninja begged as she got her sisters shirt soaked with tears.

“I’m sorry Ninja but I have to! Please understand! I have to do this but I’ll be back. I promise,
once I fined my answers I’ll be back.†Dinesty promised holding her twin sister and closest friend in a tight
hug, knowing it mite be the last time they were ever together.

“Do you promise?†Ninja asked looking at Dinesty hopefully.

“Yeah, I promise. Now, Goodnight Ninja.†Dinesty whispered before she suddenly knocked Ninja unconches.

Dinesty laid Ninja down on her bed and tucked her in. Dinesty gently put her rose red amulet on Ninja then quickly ran out of the castle. She took back alleys and dirt paths until she found herself standing at the edge of town staring at the town that had served as her home for the first thirteen years of her life.

“I’ll be back…some day†Dinesty assured herself.

Chapter two: The boy with different colored eyes

Dinesty had been walking for two days already and could just now see a town. It was not until another hour later that she reached to town, and the second she arrived she regretted it. The town was full of negative energy, and it didn’t take Dinesty long to decided she would only stay as long as needed.

After about a half hour Dinesty had restocked and was at the edge of town, but before she could leave, a boy, around thirteen or fourteen, charged at her, dagger in hand. Dinesty easily dogged the attack and grabbed the boy, pinning him to the ground.

This gave her a chance to get a good look at him. He had ear length, raven black hair, which looked a bit odd against his dirty, but very pale skin. One of his eyes was crystal blue and the other was grass green.

“What do you think you were doing?†Dinesty asked angrily, but she couldn’t hide a bit of blush she had as she looked at the very attractive young man.

“Y-you k-know what I was trying to do; t-that’s why you tackled me!†The boy replied simply.

Dinesty couldn’t help but laugh at the boy’s statement. It definitely wasn’t what she was expecting.

“May I get up now?†The boy asked once he realized his captor’s mood had lightened.

“Uh…sure,†Dinesty replied get off the boy, “What’s you name, anyway, kid?â€

“Erin, and don’t call me kid! You’re no older than I am!†Erin exclaimed.

“Ok then. Why did you try to rob me anyway, Erin?†Dinesty asked laughing a little at Erin’s
reaction to being called kid.

“I needed the money.†Erin replied simply, looking down.

“There are easier ways to get money. Ever thought of asking your parents for an allowance?†Dinesty asked but the look on Erin’s face made her instantly regret it.

“I don’t have parents; they died a few years ago.†Erin replied as tears filled his eyes.

“Oh…I’m sorry.†Dinesty apologized.

“It’s ok. What about your parents? You can definitely take care of yourself, but it’s very uncommon to see young ladies, such as yourself, walking around alone.†Erin asked; curiosity filling his voice.

“I don’t know. I’m searching for them.†Dinesty explained.

“Do you have any idea where they are?†Erin asked.

‘’No, so I’m looking everywhere.†Dinesty replied.

“I see, well then I won’t hold you here any longer.†Erin said standing up and beginning to walk off.

“Erin, wait!†Dinesty suddenly exclaimed.

“Yes? Is something wrong?’’ Erin asked.

“It’s just that you really don’t have anything here for you, and I would have a better chance finding my family with help so I was wondering, would you like to come with me?†Dinesty asked.

Dinesty knew she could probably move faster on her own, and supplies would run out faster with more people but she hated being alone. She had always had Ninja growing up; she never had to worry about being alone. Now that Ninja wasn’t there she was always lonely and she really hated being alone.

“You actually want me to come with you?†Erin asked, shocked.

“Well yeah. I wouldn’t have asked if I didn’t mean it, silly.†Dinesty laughed.

“Thank you! I promise I won’t be a burden ma’am!†Erin thanked hardly able to believe he wouldn’t be alone anymore.

“No problem, but don’t call me ma’am!†Dinesty replied sternly.

“Ok but what should I call you? You never told me your name.†Erin asked.

“I’m Dinesty.†Dinesty introduced.

“PRINCESS DINESTY?!?!?!?†Erin exclaimed only to have Dinesty quickly cover his mouth.

“Be quite,†Dinesty ordered, “if they hear you they’ll drag me back to the castle, and then I’ll never find my family!â€

“I don’t understand. Did you hit your head? You are Princess Dinesty; your family is the royal family.†Erin said very confused.

“No I’m not. That’s just what the royal family wanted everyone to believe.†Dinesty replied.

“What? Ok the little street boy needs an expiation!†Erin exclaimed.

“Well it is well known that Princess Ninja was born on the night of the lunar eclipse. That same night an identical baby appeared; that baby would be me. The king and queen decided to take in the baby and raise it as there own.. They never even looked for my real family, so I decided to find them on my own. From the lack of missing posters of me I suspect I don’t have birth parents, but I think I at least have a sibling of two. I will always think of the royal family as my real family, but I have so many questions I need to have answered before I can return to the castle.†Dinesty explained.

“Wow, that’s one heck of a story. Well, Dinesty, I will help all I can!†Erin promised.

“Thank you. Well follow me and don’t wander off.†Dinesty as she walked off. Erin nodded and followed close behind.

Chapter three: Spike the super soldier


They walked for a few days, both enjoying the company of the other. They would here things about her family here and there but nothing important. From what Dinesty could tell, she had an older brother and sister, but no one knew where they were. She never gave up do, and having Erin there helped her keep up her spirits.

Everything was going very well, for the most part, until a day they were sitting on a park bench, taking a rest, and Dinesty went into a coughing fit.

“Dinesty, are you ok? That cough is getting pretty bad.†Erin asked concerned.

“I’m fine. Don’t worry†Dinesty said between coughs.

“Why is it that every time you say ‘don’t worry’ I worry the most?†Erin asked.

Before Dinesty had a chance to answer she fell to the ground uncounted. Her normally tanned skin, that she had gotten from always being outside, was now a ghostly pale, except for her cheeks that where now rosy red.

“Dinesty! Wake yup! Dinesty, DINESTY!†Erin yelled in total panic as he tried to shake his beloved leader (at least in his opinion she was his leader) awake, but to no avail.

Dinesty was hot to the touch, and Erin was in a total panic. Erin didn’t want to leave her alone like this but he knew he had to get help.

“I’m going to get some help but don’t worry, I’ll be right back!†Erin assured running to find the closest house as fast as his legs would carry him.

The house was very large considering the neighborhood it was in. Not that Erin really cared about that; all he cared about was getting help for Dinesty. He ran across the lawn and banged on the front door.

The door was opened by two men. One was about six foot ten, dark skinned and brown eyes. He had quite a few tattoos, and was wearing a cowboy hat, black sun glasses, black t-shirt, black jeans, black tennis shoes, and black gloves. Erin thought he might be gothic.

The other man was a blond with blue eyes. He looked about six foot two. He was wearing blue and didn’t seem too pleased to see Erin there. He was about to punch Erin but the other man grabbed his arm.

“Wait a minuet; the kid’s crying. What do you want kid?’’ The first man asked.

“I need help; my friend is sick and collapsed in the park.†Erin explained.

“Get the stretcher, Xander.†The first man told the second man, which was apparently named Xander.

Xander ran to get the stretcher, without question.

“You have a stretcher?†Erin asked surprised.

“Yeah I’ve worked in the medical division before,†Spike explained as Xander returned with the stretcher, “Now take us to your friend.â€

Erin quickly led them to the part where Dinesty was still laying unconscious. The first man wasted no time as he picked Dinesty up, laid her on the stretcher and took them back to his house.

“Her fever is pretty high, but I think she’ll be ok,†The first man said after about twenty minuets of examination, “It’s so odd; I’ve never seen a sickness like this before.â€

“Well at least she’s not deathly sick.†Erin said relived.

“Hey, I almost forgot to ask, what’s your name, kid?†The first man asked turning to Erin.

“I’m Erin and she is Dinesty.†Erin introduced.

“I could swear I’ve heard the name Dinesty before, but I just can’t remember where. Anyways, my name is Spike and my friend over there is Xander.†Spike said motioning to Xander, who was sitting on the couch reading the newspaper.

“Nice to meet you both, and thank you so much for helping Dinesty!†Erin thanked with a respectful bow.

“You’re welcome.†Spike said.

“Hey, Spike, didn’t you say the name Dinesty sounded familiar to you?†Xander suddenly asked looking at the newspaper.

“Yeah, why do you ask?†Spike asked.

“Look at this.†Xander replied handing Spike the news paper.

Spike took the paper and quickly looked it over. Erin already knew what the paper said from Spike’s expression.

“YOUR FRIEND IS THE MISSING PRINCESS?!?!?!?†Spike asked pinning Erin against a wall.

“Yes; please don’t tell!†Erin begged.

“Why shouldn’t we?†Spike asked.

“Good question. I mean There’s even a reward.†Xander said.

“If you tell then they’ll force her back to the castle, and then she’ll never be able to complete her quest.†Erin exclaimed as tears streamed down his face.

“Wow, calm down little guy! Tell me about this quest.†Spike said gently leading Erin to the couch.

Erin spent the next half hour telling Spike what Dinesty had told him before. Xander had left in a huff not long after he began to tell the story. The only time Erin paused was when Spike went to check on Dinesty.

“Well that’s one heck of a story!†Spike exclaimed after Erin had finished.

Erin simply nodded. He couldn’t hide the fear in his eyes so he tried not to look at Spike.

“Is something wrong? Is there something you’re not telling me?†Spike asked.

“No, I told you everything.†Erin lied.

“You and I both know that’s a lie, so you can ether tell me or I can turn you little friend in.†Spike threatened.

The fear that flashed on Erin’s face made Spike feel guilty for his threat.

“Fine I’ll tell you,†Erin surrendered, “There’s also a selfish reason that I don’t want Dinesty to have to leave.â€

“What would that be?†Spike asked.

“Well as an orphan I’ve been alone most of my life but Dinesty changed that, and even do we’ve only been together for a short time I’m happier now then I have ever been in my life; I don’t want to loose that happy feeling yet.†Erin admitted.

Spike looked sadly at the young boy. Erin was so small that Spike new he had missed many meals. He could probably never win a fight or even throw a punch, so why did Spike feel like he was so brave? Spike had come from a rich family and had never had to be alone. What must it be like to think of loosing the only person that ever cared about you?

“Ok kid, I won’t turn you in.†Spike promised.

“Oh thank you so much!†Erin thanked.

“Erin? Where are you Erin?†A weak voice called.

“I’m coming Dinesty!†Erin replied standing up and heading towards the room Dinesty was resting in.

Dinesty still looked weak but was sitting up and looking around the room. A small, weak, smile appeared on her face when she caught sight of her loyal friend run into the room.

“Erin, I thought you had left me there for a second.†Dinesty explained relieved.

“No, I would never leave you; not ever! You’re stuck with me till the end!†Erin exclaimed.

Dinesty merely smiled. She wasn’t sure how she was going to explain Erin the Ninja, but she
would find a way. She didn’t want to leave Erin ever. They had become very close in there short time together.

“What happened anyways?†Dinesty asked still feeling a little light headed but to curios to care.

“You passed out so I ran and got help. That’s when I met Spike and Xander. They brought you here and took care of you.†Erin explained.

“Well then I owe them a great debt.†Dinesty said.

“It was no big deal.†Spike said walking into the room.

“Dinesty, this is Spike.†Erin introduced.

“It’s a great pleasure to meet you.†Dinesty greeted.

“Same to you princess.†Spike replied.

“You know? Erin, why did you tell him?†Dinesty asked in panic.

“I didn’t tell him. Give me some credit, he read it in the newspaper.†Erin explained
“The newspaper, that’s low, even for Ninja!†Dinesty exclaimed.

“She even put a big reward on your return to the castle!†Erin explained.

“Oh no, now everyone and there mother is going to be after me! Well fine, I’d like to see them try and take me! I’ll teach them a lesson they won’t soon forget!†Dinesty exclaimed angrily.

“I’ll help all I can. That’s what friends are for!†Erin promised.

“Thank you, Erin.†Dinesty thanked.

“Hey, I think we got a problem!†Spike exclaimed looking out a window.

With Erin’s help, Dinesty limped over to the window and looked outside. Outside there was ten or so royal solders coming towards the house.

“This isn’t good! They found me!†Dinesty exclaimed.

“How did they find you? Who told?†Erin asked.

“Xander must have called them, but don’t worry; I’ll deal with them!†Spike assured walking out of the house.

Dinesty looked from the door, out the window, and back at the door, worry clearly showing on her face.

“Don’t worry, you can trust him.†Erin assured.

“I hope so; I can’t go back yet.†Dinesty replied.

They sat together on the floor and waited for what seamed like hours. They could hear a fight but couldn’t bear to look out the window to see who was wining, so they sat together and waited.

After Spike had chased off all the guards and kicked Xander’s butt, he went to tell Dinesty and Erin that it was safe, but the sight that met him in the room caught him completely off guard. Erin and Dinesty were leaning against each other as the slept. Spike hated to admit it but it was very cute! He decided to let them sleep, so he covered them up and left the room silently.

He went into his room and began to pack.

“Hey where are you going?†Xander asked Spike walking into the room.

“I’m going with those kids. They np; they aren’t very good fighters, and if they got attacked they wouldn’t stand a chance. Besides, I think I owe Dillon that much.†Spike explained as he finished packing his bags.

“You think she’s the one Dillon told us abut?†Xander asked.

“Well she’s a young girl around the right age, she is looking for her family, and she kind of looks like him.†Spike replied.

“Well then I’m coming too. You’ll go crazy if you are stuck with little kids by yourself all day.†Xander said.

“I’m not sure about that, because you did try to turn her in.†Spike teased.

“I’m sorry for the hundredth time!†Xander exclaimed.

“It’s ok but you may have to beg the kids for forgiveness.†Spike explained smiling Evilly.

“Well that sounds like such fun!†Xander said sarcastically.

“Good luck and good night.†Spike said laying down on his bed.

“Good night.†Xander said and walked out of the room.
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thanks a tun for reading! I must also give credit to my friend Mark who RPed this with me...thank Mark love you a tun for this!!! hope you all like it!