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Battle for the Dung Part 5

Night faded into day, and Doirn happily walked across the fields and forests of Meridell, finally free of the confining castle which was his birthright. And with his royal clothes and colour gone, he looked like an average Red Scorchio to the Neopets he passed, whom he greeted warmly, each and every one. However, when he got to a Meridell guard post, they did not greet him so warmly. "Who are you and where have you come from?" commanded a Draik as he pointed a spear at Doirn. "My name is Melvin," said Doirn, seemingly oblivious to the fact a soldier was pointing a weapon at him. "I'm traveling to Brightvale to buy new fruits for my farm." "However you are, you're staying here for questioning," said the other Draik, who also had his spear pointed at Doirn. "We have recieved word Prince Doirn went missing from his castle last night, and an unknown Red Scorchio was seen wandering around the castle. Until we know full details, we must detain you here." Doirn, knowing full well what would happen if he was found out, began to sweat on the spot, and before either Draik could respond, he reached into his pack and threw a Stream of Light potion on the ground, blinding both guards while he ran past them. Within minutes, an entire troop of knights were after him, which he held back for as long as he could with his potions, but was eventually overwhelmed and captured. Taken before the throne of King Skarl in Meridell Castle, the knights and Skarl looked through Doirn's belongings, and not only found his hoard of potions but his royal clothes, which he kept in case he would need them in his travels. "Well then Melvin, if that is really who you are," said King Skarl. "It would seem not only are you dangerously armed, but you have the clothes of the missing Prince Doirn. Would you care to explain this?" Sighing, Doirn said, "The truth is, your majesty, is that I'm Dorin in disguise. I've temporarily painted myself Red to sneak past my guards, who have imprisioned me in my own castle. I have done this in order to find adventure and bring back to Meridell the treasured Dung, so our farms shall grow all the larger." King Skarl began to laugh heartily for several seconds, then began to scream angerily at Doirn. "What kind of joke is that? Everyone knows Dung doesn't exist, and your silly excuse to hide your actions as a criminal and a kidnapper won't work on me. Guards! Throw this Melvin into the dungeons. He may wish to talk to us in a few weeks."