Episode 8: Alone?

Pretty Princess Man and Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee

Episode 8: Alone?

In the land of Gorgeous, there existed one man and his sidekick in order to ward off the forces of evil and ugly. That man was Pretty Princess Man, and his sidekick was Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee Together this unstoppable force fights with power and precision and has no mercy for the forces that stand in their way. In the land of Gorgeous

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“What happened here?” Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee whimpered. She was on the verge of breaking down, for the sorrow was overwhelming.

“A battle,” answered Pretty Princess Man. “Look at the ground; it is stained with the blood of many great heroes. Come Bonnie, we must enter the castle to learn of what has happened here.”

“Why?” Bonnie murmured. “Why are we the lucky ones? While we were away, so many lives were taken. How can this be?”

“Bonnie,” Pretty Princess Man replied softly. “We cannot control the times. We can only control our actions during the time we are given. Let us make the most out of what we have now and learn what it is that has transpired here.”

With that, Pretty Princess Man and Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee made their way toward the entrance of the Castle of Termination. As they walked, life seemed to be drained away. The wind started to howl, and a cold chill went down the spines of both Pretty Princess Man and Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee. Then our heroes entered the castle.

The castle had lost its splendor. The luster was gone, and the air was still and cold. The once lively castle was barely above death.

“Intruders!” shouted a demonic guard whose odor wilted flowers and appearance shattered mirrors.

“We’ve been spotted!” Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee said, stating the obvious.

Pretty Princess Man rose into the air at intense speed, pulled out Purity and decapitated the guard. “This castle is no longer under Gorgeousian control,” Pretty Princess Man stated. “We must take it back! Bonnie, let’s go!”

“Alright,” Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee agreed.

Pretty Princess Man and Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee charged into the Hall of Handsome, which was now more ugly than handsome. Guards were flooding into the hall, for the alarm had been sounded.

“We must fight,” Bonnie said, “but how are we to defeat them all?”

“We are to believe, for we must not fail,” Pretty Princess Man said.

Pretty Princess Man unsheathed Purity, and Bonnie called upon the power of the Bees of the Blue, but all the while the number of foes steadily increased.

“PRINCESS POWER COME TO ME!!!” screamed Pretty Princess Man. Purity began to shimmer with a light that was not of this world. The sword seemed to absorb all of the darkness, yet it was getting brighter. Pretty Princess Man swing Purity, and it let out a blast of intense light, obliterating any darkness in its path. Once the stroke was completed, the front line of demons was no more.

“Whoa!” exclaimed Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee as she flew towards the remaining evil forces. “How did you do that?” Bonnie then stabbed several creatures with her stinger, slowly driving back the darkness.

“I don’t know,” replied Pretty Princess Man as he stabbed a winged creature with horrendous fangs. The beast fell to the ground lifeless. “We are not lost, so it cannot be Beautiful Battling.”

“It is a power greater,” the King informed Pretty Princess Man, but no one else seemed to hear.

“Where are you?” Pretty Princess Man asked in his thoughts.

“Always with you,” the King replied. “Just look and it will be evident. Now finish this battle my son.”

“Yes father,” murmured Pretty Princess Man. Pretty Princess Man lifted up Purity and it shone so bright, that the opposing forces had to shield their eyes from the light. He swung the sword again and, with the speed of galloping horses and the force of a mighty tempest, a radiant light again shot from the sword. This light rushed over the enemy and spread, enveloping them completely. When the light had subsided, not one trace of evil remained the in hall.

“Seriously,” asked Bonnie, “what is this power you possess?”

“I possess no power,” replied Pretty Princess Man. “This power is my father’s and comes straight from him. Without the King, we surely would have perished today.”

“Pretty Princess Man,” Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee replied. “The King is a joke. I know that he is your father, but he does nothing while people perish. This power is yours Pretty Princess Man, not his. Do not give credit where it does not belong. You are the one who is actually fighting, you are the one who possesses this power, and you are the one who is to defeat the darkness.”

“Bonnie that is not true, but come, we must see where the Amorites are and defeat them,” Pretty Princess Man said.

“Alright Pretty Princess Man,” Bonnie said, although she was quite frustrated.

Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee and Pretty Princess Man charged through the enormous doors that led to the throne room. The room was severely changed from the last time Bonnie had seen it. Cobwebs hung in the corners, bloodstained curtains covered the windows, and the only light in the room came from a dimly lit candle.

“Ah, welcome to the Castle of Termination,” Agape said welcoming his guest. “I hope you don’t mind the changes I have made, but it was just too cheery to be a castle that represented darkness.”

“Who are you?” Bonnie asked, quavering from the immense power that resonated with Agape’s voice.

“Ah, I forgot,” Agape answered. “You two don’t know me. Well allow me to properly introduce myself. I am Agape, the leader and founder of the Amor Association. Do not take me lightly, for I am your doom Pretty Princess Man, and underestimating me will only hasten your death.”

“You despicable being!” Pretty Princess Man cried at the top of his lungs as he started to charge followed closely by Bonnie at his side. As they approached the throne however, the floor gave way and Pretty Princess Man went tumbling down into darkness. Bonnie flew after her friend, for she knew, even though she despised the Amorites, that she could not defeat Agape alone.

“Ah Storge,” Agape thought aloud, “I cannot believe that your little cowardly trap door actually worked. Now they will have to escape the dungeon if they are to challenge us.”

Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee flew fast and caught up to Pretty Princess Man. She grabbed Pretty Princess Man and eased his fall to the cold hard ground.

“Thanks,” Pretty Princess Man said. “How could I be so stupid?”

“Pretty Princess Man, you weren’t stupid. Your rage at Agape blinded you,” Bonnie said. “So anyways, where are we now?”

“In the dungeon,” replied the Kindhearted Kitty.

“Whoa! There’s someone else down here,” Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee said a little startled.

“Yes, I have been down here for quite awhile,” Kindhearted Kitty said. “The only food the give us is raw meat, but in order to survive I had to eat. The guards mock and spit in my face. There is never light down here, and my strength is all gone. I am the Kindhearted Kitty and I am one of the five survivors of the Battle of Adoration and one of the five who has to endure this torture.”

“Well Kindhearted Kitty,” Pretty Princess Man began, “Is there any hope of a way out of here?”

“Not that I can show you,” Kindhearted Kitty said.

“Then you don’t know Pretty Princess Man,” Bonnie said. “We will find a way out.”

Pretty Princess Man unsheathed Purity and it radiated its holy light, exposing the room. Rats scattered and spiders crawled into cracks to escape the light. A steel door was keeping Pretty Princess Man, Kindhearted Kitty, and Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee in their cell. Pretty Princess Man swung Purity, the door melted into nothing, and the three ran into a corridor.

Within the corridor existed some of the most ferocious guards that Pretty Princess Man had seen. These guards were transparent though and ghost like. These guards showed no emotion and made no sound, yet they looked as if they could suck the soul right out of one’s body.

“What are those,” trembled Bonnie.

“Fog Monsters,” Kindhearted Kitty replied. “They suck at fighting though. I mean that sword right there should scare them off.”

Pretty Princess Man raised Purity and the Fog Monsters left the corridor escaping through the cracks in the walls, floor, and ceiling. “That was too easy,” Pretty Princess Man remarked.

“We need to free the four others,” Kindhearted Kitty informed.

“Of course,” Pretty Princess Man said. The three then sprinted down the now empty corridor and Pretty Princess Man destroyed all of the doors that imprisoned Frolicking Fawn, Glittering Grizzly, Breathtaking Bunny, and Little Pumpkin. The number of people now following Pretty Princess Man had increased and was a force to be reckoned with.

The seven ran to the end of the corridor and came to a spiral staircase. They then climbed up the stairs at a speed that would rival Runner McGee, the land of Gorgeous’ fastest runner.

Pretty Princess Man took Little Pumpkin’s hand once they reached the top of the staircase which was in the Graceful Garden. The Graceful Garden was now growing Gross Grass, a disgusting source of nutrients, as opposed to Delectable Desserts, which is what it normally grew. For a little while Pretty Princess Man forgot the troubles that lay ahead while grasping the hand of Little Pumpkin.

Entering the Hall of Handsome brought Pretty Princess Man back to reality. The seven feared for what lay ahead in the next room, for it would be a struggle that they may not overcome.

“This is the time,” Pretty Princess Man started. “You five are all that remain of the Battle of Adoration. Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee and I have learned the ancient art of Beautiful Battling. We must defeat the Amorites and dispel darkness from this land. Remember this day, for we charge now!”

With that, the force of seven rushed into the throne room. Pretty Princess Man was in the front with Little Pumpkin on his right, Bonnie on his left, and the rest following close. They were all fearful, but had determination.

Agape then welcomed them, “Welcome back. I see that you have brought hindrances with you. Well that is just more fun for us.”

“They are not a hindrance!” Pretty Princess Man angrily announced. “They are strong and will help us defeat you and this evil.”

“We will see,” chuckled Agape.

The seven then began to rush toward the throne, fully aware this time of the trap door. Pretty Princess Man pulled out Purity and was about to bring it down upon Agape, when a scream was heard.

“Ah-” choked Bonnie with an arrow through her throat. Blood trickled down her neck but was absorbed by the Blood Bow before it could run any further. Bonnie was losing the life in her eyes, and tears began to form in the eyes of Pretty Princess Man. Time seemed to low down at this moment.

“Pretty Princess Man,” uttered Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee, “I can’t go on.” As Bonnie spoke, the blood from her wound continued to flow and feed the strength of Eros. Another arrow was sent flying and pierced Bonnie in her side. “Ugh.”

“Bonnie!” screamed Pretty Princess Man. “Amorites why? What is your purpose? Why do you kill when there is no reason? Why must you cause suffering?”

“Easy,” answered Eros as he stepped out of the shadows. “We are evil Pretty Princess Man. We are defined by darkness. Suffering, sorrow, doubt, and fear is where our strength lies.” Eros then let out a laugh so sinister that even Agape was startled.

Eros strung the Blood Bow and released. The arrow, which was forged from the very idea of hatred, soared through the air and pierced Bonnie’s precious heart.

These were the last words of Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee: “My last wish is that the darkness would be stopped, that light would remain in power. Do not let my death be in vain.” Bonnie then looked up at Pretty Princess Man and their eyes met. Life then left Bonnie, her eyes went cold, and she began to fall to the ground.

Pretty Princess Man rushed over to her and caught her. Bonnie was dead though and she lay lifeless and motionless in the arms of Pretty Princess Man.

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That concludes the story of Pretty Princess Man and Bonnie the Blue Bumblebee for this week. Tune in next week to find out what our heroes will do to save and protect the land of Gorgeous.