*Biz's pov....*

Buddy and I both stepped forward towards the disarmed tyrant. For the first time ever since I've known him, his eyes displayed a feeling I never thought he'd have: fear. Pure, agonizing fear that had finally shown itself.

"Your reign is over. The rebellion has succeeded and you no longer hold power. Any last words, you tyrannical fiend?" Buddy said sternly, his sword pointing at his neck.

"You fools think I am a tyrant? I bring law and order to the world! You bring chaos and unlawfulness. When I am gone, slain by your hand, you'll see what has become of it and weep." Kiz II said with a deep evil tone.

"I shall take this sword, the very one that slew my father and mother, and kill the man that drove this world to near ruin!" Buddy declared.

I've been a captain for years, yet I've never been good with deaths. I turned away as the sword plunged in.

Moments later, the doors burst open and a soldier, of what appeared to be high command, entered the room.

"Th-the king is dead!?" He said in a shocked tone. He then turned to Buddy, stared at him for a moment, and then fell to a knee.

"The lost heir to the throne!" He muttered.

As shocked as I was, I followed suit.

"There is no need for that, Captain." Buddy replied.

"If you say so, sir." I replied as I rose to my feet.

I saw Ysa walk up him cautiously.

*Ysa's pov...*

"Buddy......you're...royalty?" I asked.

"Yes. My parents were killed when Kiz II took over. A servant took me from my cradle and ran away to the village where they left me on a man's doorstep. I was raised to do what is right and just, no matter the cost. The revolution was just getting started when-" Buddy paused for a moment and continued, "-when my adopted father was killed. That's when I ran into you."

"So the necklace-" I asked.

"-bears the royal crest. It shows that I am the lost heir." Buddy replied.

Buddy had turned to the lieutenant who was beside us.

"State your buisness, lieutenant." Buddy said.

"My lord, I know what I have done. I have killed thousands of innocent lives of our people and tortured many others. I have plotted against you and the rebellion. I have no excuse. Yet, I waited for you. I kept detailed notes on every person killed or tortured so that I would know whether or not I had killed you. I served under your father and respected him like no other. I followed my orders so that I could gain his trust and find the weakness that would bring him down, but alas, I found none. This does not excuse my wrongful doings. Do with me what you wish. I am at your mercy." The lieutenant explained.

Buddy turned to Captain Biz, then to the lieutenant, then at me. He was obviously in a tight spot. After a moment of thought, he turned back to the lieutenant.

"If this were any normal circumstance, this crime would provide no mercy." Buddy replied.

"I understand, my lord." The lieutenant answered.

"But, the key word here is normal circumstance. He was a tyrant who did not care for lives of others. He forced you to do these things and you had no choice but to obey or be punished severely." Buddy added.

"Yes, my lord." The lieutenant answered.

"At this time, I do not know what to do with you, but until that time, I will test your true loyalty by allowing you to keep your position as lieutenant." Buddy said.

"Yes, my lord. I thank you for your mercy." the lieutenant replied, rising to his feet.

"I must speak to the people, but first, I must speak with these 3 brave souls. Lieutenant, see to it that all the fighting is stopped. I will be out shortly." Buddy replied.

"Yes, my lord." The lieutenant replied with a salute before racing out the door.

Buddy turned to the 3 of us. He looked at Chiz and Captain Biz first.

"Captain, I thank you for your help. Without your help, we would have never succeeded in our revolution." Buddy replied.

"Actually, sir, you should thank my assistant. Without her, we may have been too late." Captain Biz answered.

"What? But Captain, you said that-" Chiz stuttered.

"Sigh. Chiz, I need to be honest with you for a minute....." Captain Biz replied. She took Chiz over to the side and talked to her.

Buddy looked at me and smiled his usual gentle smile. His hands snaked around my waist as he whispered into my ear.

"I know this is a bit sudden, but would you like to be my queen?"
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I'm sorry guys! It got a little jumbled and I was trying to tie loose ends....I have to continue to one more chapter before I reveal.....the greatest plot twist you have yet to see in this series. I hesitated to do it, but I will! Any guesses can be placed in the comments. (Those that know cannot answer.....*looks at Liv*)

Anyway guys, I hope you enjoyed this very jumbled chapter and I intend to hopefully publish the second piece of this ending momentarily.

Thanks so much for your support and have a good night!

-pinkninja out