T.K. took a step back. Yolei was becoming angry. She knew what it was that T.K. was trying to do. He was attempting to cause dissention within their group. He was hoping he could trick her into hating Ken, that way, he assumed, she would go with him. This made her angry, and her anger caused her eyes to glow purple. "I'm sorry, my lady. I never meant to offend you." Yolei's eyes dimmed. This entire time, Davis had been standing behind T.K., chuckling. "Did you really think she was that dense?" He asked through giggles. "I mean come on. Not even I would have fallen into that trap." T.K. whirled around to face the thief. "Why don't you mind your own business? This is between me and the sorceress." His voice was cold, but nowhere near as cold as the voice that spoke next. "I told you..." Yolei's eyes flared purple. "...don't call me sorceress." T.K. fell to the ground. His arms and legs were bound with the same purple energy ropes that had bound Davis earlier. "Hey! What's going on?!"

                "I warned you! But you didn't' listen! I asked you not to call me sorceress, but you go and do it any way! Oh by the way, the answer to your message is a definite... no! I want nothing to do with any kingdom. Especially not when it's so close to the Year of Magic." Yolei's statement was finished softly. "That's fine, but it means that I must accompany you." Ken's eyes narrowed. "What? Why?" T.K. began to struggle in his bonds. "Release me and I'll tell you." Ken shook his head. "I don't think so." T.K. huffed. "Fine. King Jonathan ordered me to protect the sor... Yolei." Ken looked at Yolei then back at T.K. "I think Davis, Prowler, and I have that covered." T.K. shrugged. "You can never have too much protection, especially with King Bartholomew on your trail." Yolei stiffened slightly at the mention of her former captor. She began to shake at the thought of him catching her again. "He's right Ken. God knows what Bartholomew would do if he caught up to us." Yolei whispered. Ken pulled her closer to him. "What do you think Davis?" Davis' head shot up at Ken's question. "Well... even though I'm not that found of T.K.... he is honorable and trustworthy. It can't hurt any." Davis nodded.

                Ken looked to the timber wolf. My lady, would you be kind enough to inform me on the events of this strange encounter. Prowler's voice spoke in Yolei's mind. She smiled. Sometimes, it amazed her at how the wolf had better grammar than most humans. She filled the wolf in on the details. He has a strange smell to him, my lady. But I do believe he can be trusted. If not, you still have the three of us and your magic to protect you from him. Yolei nodded. "Prowler says to bring him along. But also to be wary of him." The two boys with her nodded at this. "Well, T.K., I guess that means your coming with us." Ken spoke cautiously. He obviously did not like the idea of bringing his fellow prince along. "Don't worry Ken. I've got you." Yolei whispered gently.