"No, let's not get into too much trouble just yet." ZH knew that they were going to get into a huge issue if they were to go back too soon and meet up with Aiken who was highly seeking for them. "At the moment, we are the mouse while there is a particular cat looking for us. For now, let's just enjoy the night breeze together." Both Mila and ZH laid down cooling off with their horses grazing on the meadow grass all around them.

"What a nice view!" Mila shouted out, she couldn't help but smile looking up to the purple sky that was appearing out with the sun setting to let the moon take its place.

"You still have that much energy to shout that loud." ZH said. Turning to look at the girl who was the only one who had ever caught his attention from the very beginning of his new life. "How do you still manage to have all of that energy within you?" ZH flicked his middle finger hitting Mila on the forehead which caused Mila to flinch and feel the pain.

"Ouch!" Mila rubbed her forehead, knowing that ZH had just flicked her. She did not care since the day had been nothing but fun for her. Yet, at the same time it was like a lesson to her which the same words repeated in her mind. 'Never underestimate this guy.' That single though ran in her head which she knew to never think ahead of herself. "Don't flick me like that again! I only let you do so because you won!" Mila shouted looking at ZH who smiled looking at her.

ZH saw the small red spot on her forehead which indicated that he had clearly flicked at that spot. "Hahahaha!!!!" He then started to laugh to see how adorable Mila looked.

Mila couldn't help but see how strange it was to see ZH laugh so much which she couldn't help but smile to know that they both had fun in the end. "Hahahaha!!!" She started laughing along with him as both held hands without even noticing that entire time still laying on the grassy meadow floor below and around them,***"Where did those two idiots go?! They have to pay for all of the damages that they've caused!!!!!" Aiken was angrily looking at how much damage the two had caused within his palace.

Emmett, Sara, Thelma, and Tim all stood far away not wanting to get any blame for what their young lady had caused, knowing very clearly that even their monthly salary would not be enough to pay for the damages.

"Should we just hide also?" Sara looked at them, hoping that they were going to resort into that method.

"Yeah, I got a place. Let's go." Tim helped them hide also since they didn't want to be seen like they were part of the whole destruction that occurred.

"They will have to come back no matter what!!!!! There is no way that they would miss out on their dinner!!!!!!" Aiken was out of breath from yelling while Vere had his ears covered from Aiken's anger and rant that continued on.***"Father, how long does the emperor plan to delay such matters?" Leo held his head in annoyance that the emperor barely wanted to handle the war affairs. The Mireraweth emperor was overlooking the entire situation that involved him and his kingdom that could possibly come to an end if they did not take things into their own hands.

"If he doesn't handle it soon, then we will have to send one of our own to lead the war which you know the council will likely choose someone who is not experienced. It's very likely that they would choose one of the sons of a Duke." Duke Reynard worried since he didn't want Leo to be nominated to go into the war.

"Father, it does not matter to me if I get chosen or not." Leo truly did not care if he was chosen to go out to the war since he only wished to make their kingdom a safe place for Mila, his one and only sister. "I only wish to be able to see Mila again after this all ends. To see her grow up in a safe kingdom for the rest of her life." Leo knew that his father worried for him but he worried for both his father and little sister who revolved around his world.

"Leo..." Duke Reynard did not think that Leo would be so honest and open about his feelings and his opinions.

Leo waited to see what his father was going to tell him but nothing came out after. "Father? What were you trying to say just now?" It seemed like his father was going to tell him something but hesitated to say it.

"Never mind, it's nothing." Duke Reynard went back to the paperwork with Leo looking over some to lighten the heavy work on his father. They had been preparing Leo for the day that he took over his father's title. 'I still cannot muster up the courage to tell you yet.' He thought, knowing that Leo would be angry or upset once he found out Mila's future and what she was meant to do for their kingdom.***"I guess we are sleeping here for the time being." ZH had taken Mila to a cave while the horses ran back to their original owners knowing their way back to the town. "Since, Aiken will do everything he can to get us to clean up the mess. We might as well stay hidden until he cools down. I'm going to start a fire. That is if you will let me." Mila did not even realize that they were still holding hands until she looked down.

"Kyyyaaa!!! Sorry!!!!" Mila released his hand sitting down at the spot near the fire that ZH had made. ZH was smiling the entire time that he was making the fire since he felt happy to know that Mila did not want to leave his side. Just when he heard, "I need to hurry up and grow! This small body is still too slow!" Mila pouted since she felt as though she could be quicker with a more grown up body.

"No need to go that far." ZH did not see a point in her pouting about growing up quickly with a grown up body to help her get better or improve her stealth. "You're still growing so make sure to keep yourself healthy first, don't rush anything. That is all I'm asking for you to do." ZH could see how childish she still was with the thought for her body to hurry and grow up, but he did not want her to grow up exceeding him first. He soon decided to change the topic and get into a more serious topic that Mila would have to deal with sooner or later. "Let me guess. You're thinking about finding the Mana Hunters?" ZH changed his look immediately to a more concerned and serious way.

Mila did not think that he would bring up that topic, but she knew that he would ask her sooner or later. "They are the only ones who have my comrade. I cannot let them be also. You know already how I feel about such matters. I cannot overlook it." Mila hugged her legs close to her chest knowing very clear where her mind and heart was set at the moment.

"I'll help you, but don't try to avoid arguing with me. Last time, you didn't give me a chance to argue or fight back when you just left me back in Rustmount at Mireraweth Kingdom. Consider this getting equal with one another." ZH held her hand, kissing the back of it.

Mila was worried and hesitant, but she knew that she could not stop him. "Don't get hurt this time." Mila didn't want him to think little of her words since she nearly lost him in the past. ZH smiled sweetly, holding her close as they slept next to each other with the fire keeping them warm from the cold night.***"None of you found them!!!!" Aiken was still in an uproar at his palace with everyone exhausted and tired from the long run and searching for the two children who had destroyed almost half of the Maedda Kingdom. "When I see those two I'm going to show no mercy!" Everyone there knew that there was no way to calm down Aiken now that things did not go his way.

Vere could only watch Aiken slowly release his anger. "What's wrong with my brother?" Ai was looking at how angry her older twin brother was. "Did he lose to ZH again?" Ai could only think of that since her older twin brother would mainly get angry when he lost to ZH.

"Something...like that." Vere held his head unsure of how to tell the princess the entire story since it was quite true in a way, but Aiken would never be able to control his anger when it came to ZH.***"How long will we be hiding for?" Thelma looked at them all since the six of them were hiding including Cotton and Net who were enjoying their meals.

"Until, the emperor has calmed down." Tim knew that it was going to take some time until the Maedda emperor was at ease with the entire situation. Sara and Emmett were not worried since they could see ZH was a reliable fellow who had far exceeded Emmett in fighting and speed.[Hey, do you think Mila will be back anytime soon?] Cotton looked to Net who sighed unsure of when Mila would be back.

[Are you asking because you really want to know or are you bored?] Net did not know why Cotton asked.

[...the second one.] Cotton went back to eating a cookie that was on the platter in front of her.***Mila and ZH had been missing from the palace for about a week now. They didn't know how long it would take for Aiken to cool down, but they were not going back till then since they had been keeping updates about Aiken, secretly. Also, they found that roaming in the streets and the town wasn't so bad. "Where are we headed today?" Mila skipped around allowing ZH to clearly see how happy and healthy she was right in front of him.

"Well, it would depend since we've been almost everywhere. Maybe, it's time that we headed back to see if Aiken has calmed down." ZH smiled seeing how Mila shook a bit but she knew that they couldn't stay hidden forever and face the consequences that awaited them. All of a sudden, a strong force of wind came rushing into Mila who nearly fell back from such strong force. ZH was quick to catch on as he caught her from falling over from such sudden impact that rushed at her. "Are you alright?!"

Mila looked around to see that they were on the side of the market street and away from the busy flow of people walking by. "I'm fine."

[We've been looking for you!!!] Mila knew the voice and quickly stood up. Looking around she could sense the wind was the beasts that were helping her.

"What's going on?" Mila asked even though ZH was looking at her like she had gone crazy.

[We've found their location! It's hidden down at a lower level! It's deep within this town!]

They were speaking all at once with Mila looking back to ZH. "ZH, they found the location."

[Follow us!]

Mila saw them hurriedly moving as she trailed behind them. "Wait!" ZH knew it was impossible to stop her now. He followed after her but before he could follow her. "Jero!"

Jero came out looking to see his ZH was running after the little girl. [Yes?!]

"Go and inform Aiken of the situation! It involves the Mana Hunters location!" Jero quickly rushed off flying to the Maedda palace.

Mila continued running and following the gust of wind which was at a fast pace. She could hear ZH's footsteps behind her as the wind stopped to reach an alleyway.

[It's here.]

Mila hid at the corner with ZH closely behind her. Peeking out, they saw the hidden figures entering inside of what looked to be a hidden door on the ground like a basement.

[Mila?]

Mila heard Skye calling her once more which struck her wanting to hurry. Being held back, Mila sensed how angry ZH was to see that she was trying to take matters into her own hands.