BOth of them were pale and looked at each other in horrror. Alex began tearing up, and shoved the gaurds off her brother. They both held each other, crying softly. They both stopped and stared at each other, and Alex whispered, *if you dont leave me, I wont leave you.* and her brother responded, *i will never, ever, ever leave you.* then they both hugged and cried, not moving.

The guards growl at them, just now realizing she isn't queen yet. They sneer down at the two, going back to their posts at the door.

Alex rose, and told her brother to wait. She stormed in, an aura of power and anger surrounding her, and practically choking anyone near. She walked over to Caspian, face stone.

When Caspian turned, she said softly but clearly, *if your not going to let my brother in, you might want to kick me out. Hes a slave. So was I. The only thing is, his slavers a rogue. Mine was an alpha. Were both in the same boat. Were both slaves. And if your not letting my brother in, because he was with rogues against his will, you could just call me a rogue and kick me out.* her eyes were filled with love and hurt, and tears began brimming. *trust me, your mate. My brother will never hurt anyone on purpose, and he would fight to keep you alive. If you cant trust him, trust your mate. Please.*

He simply nods, looking down at her sadly. "Fine, but one slip up from him and he's out. Teach him how to respect me." He snarls, kissing her temple before walking away.

(Sorry, never got the ping! You forgot to ping me D:)

Her brother called from outside, *actually, your Majesty, I think I can help you with the rogues. My slaver was in a pack, and it contained more than 500 rogues in it. I know their location, but they move every week. Theyre gonna move in 3 days time, not including today. So I can give you their location, as long as you start trusting me. Please?*

Alex blinked, then looked at her mate in hope. *please consider it. At least think about it. 500 rogues, in one spot! That would surely help you!*

He simply waves his hand, the guards open the door for the two.

(Oof sorry, I pinged dragongem23)

(Lol its ok)

Her brother walked in carefully, and lowered his head at Caspian in respect. *can I get a map of the badlands, if possible?*

He waves his hand at a maid, she shuffles off, a minute later coming back with a large map. He points to a large table in the living room, glaring at the boy as the guards stand beside their king.

The boy walked over to the map, eyed it, and pointed at an area near a large cliff. *theyre camping here, in a group this size.* he circled a small area, and which was suprisingly large. He said softly, *i wont tell you how to capture them, because you may think Im going to trick you. However, dont attack at night. They expect attacks then. Attack them during the day. And theyre armed with silver and guns and blades and other stuff. So, dangerous.*

Alex looked at the map and nodded. *Caspian, we could attack here, coming this way.* she aimed it so they came from the east on a small mountain, between 2 mountain ranges. Trapping them. *we could lock them in, and have archers on the mountain, while we have gaurds on the side, right outside the ranges. And you could lead the army, to show power!* she smiled at Caspian, love in her eyes.

Her brother quickly grabbed silver-wolfbane cuffs off the gaurds and slapped them on his wrists and hands. Alex looked at him In shock and horror, and he explained, *im assuming your mate doesnt want me to escape and warn the rogues, so Ill allow the gaurds to lock me up until you attack. Remember, your Majesty, they move in 3 days. I suggest attacking tomorrow.*

He doesn't look surprised at the boy's sudden actions. He nods to the men, "Take him to the cells." He mutters, still looking at the map suspiciously. The guards take him away, escorting him out of sight.

He doesn't announce his thoughts, simply staring at the map a moment later before taking Alex's hand, kissing it and walking away.