"Rogue prince?  You mean..you left your kingdom?!" Aria asked in utter suprise as he looked back at her from the front of the horse.  She wondered why he had left, but her thoughts were out on hold as she realized that her wrist had been burned.  She watched Alexander as he got off the horse, allowing her to slip off as well, and he went to the other horse to gather some water and cloth.  She winced as the cool water first touched her charred skin, but the sensation soon felt relaxing to the pain as she adjusted to it.  As the bandage was wrapped, the princess couldn't help but try to inspect her old friend.  His gaze met her own, along with a dashing smile as he explained that she would be fine.<br/>She smiled back, "thank you so much" she replied as he let go of her hand.<br/><br/>Before anyone could do anything else, soldiers came marching down the path from the Light Kingdom.  "Princess!  Are you hurt?" A soldier asked as he went to inspect her, finding her wrapped up wrist.  "The King sent us to retrieve you from the forest because of the fire.  You need to return home mi'lady" another soldier said.<br/><br/>Soon the soldiers noticed Alexander and quickly realized who he was.  "Capture him!  And his horses!" The lead soldier ordered as two guards quickly disarmed the rogue prince and tied his hands behind his back, another soldier retrieved the horses.  "We will bring them all to the King for a statement".<br/>"Wait!  You don't need to restrain him!  He doesn't mean to do any harm, he left his kingdom." Aria exclaimed to the guards.  "Mi'lady...."<br/>"Please, unbind his hands.  We will go to my father willingly without having to treat my friend like he's some sort of criminal" Aria stated with a determined look on her face.  In truth, she had rarely ever given such serious orders before, she she was keeping her hands hidden behind her back so no one could see how much she was shaking.  The captain of the guard reluctantly agreed and took the rope binds off of Alexander's wrists, but had guards keep a close eye on him.  Aria watched him as well, but because she was worried about his well being.<br/><br/>Soon, they finally reached the inner range of the Light Kingdom's castle, going down a large magestic hallway, reaching the large throne room, where Aria's father sat properly.  As soon as he saw his daughter, he ran up from his throne and hugged Aria close.  "Are you alright Aria?  I saw tge fore and immediately sent for help" he said, looking quite frazzled by the incident.  He then looked over his daughter to see Alexander and his look of worry turned into a harsh glare, "why is HE in my throne room?..." He sneered.<br/>"Father please...don't hurt him.  He saved me from that fire.....I owe him my life..." Aria tried to explain.  The King looked unconvinced and looked to Alexander suspiciously for a clear explanation.