(Sky's POV)

I pull Matt and Tyler into a tight hug, wanting to hide my conflicted face from them. I've missed them so much. Brandon, Tyler, and Matt were my first real friends. When I managed to sneak out of the castle, this is where I came. They didn't know who I was at first, but I eventually trusted them enough to spill the secret. But now Brandon is gone. Could I have saved him I was a little sooner? Could I have saved Barney? Everything is my fault.

     Even now, I'm still lying to them. I'm suppose to be Prince Adam, but I'm not. Is this to be my fate? Pretending for the rest of my life? I doubt anyone, who hasn't seen the proof, would believe my story. Would they hate me if they knew I wasn't him? I can be Adam, if that's who they need. Even if I don't like it, I'll do it for them. This is my all fault. My memories are always lying to me, making me see and believe things that never happened, but I've always known that everything is my fault. I can be him, I can be the person they need. But I can't even remember who I'm suppose to be. It's killing me to finally feel these things past my insanity. It's getting worse and worse ever since I got this amulet back. I'm falling apart. Will I snap before I even see the end of this? I can bearly control myself. Adam would've been able to fix this. Adam wouldn't be loosing himself. He could of saved Brandon. I can be him, if it means saving the rest of them. I can be him, I can.

     I finally pull back away from Matt and Tyler, schooling my face into a look of relief and urgency. "I don't think you guys realize just how much I missed you", I mumble, a genuine smile getting past my facade. "Where have the hell have you been!? Didn't you die a few years ago?", Tyler scolds me. He sounds really mad, but I know that it's just how he shows that he cares. Or does he? I can't remember. Maybe he already hates me for running. "Well, I'm alive", is all I reply with, "Is.... is B-Brandon really....". I want to hear it from them. They both get a pained expression in their faces. "Last week......... B-Brandon insulted the 'king' to a s-squids face...", Matt sniffs.

     "I wish I was here sooner.....", I whisper. My fault. "Do you guys still have a rebel network going on in this city? I heard some rumors while I was on hiding", I go on, pushing my emotions away. "You've head about that? Man, I thought we were really keeping it secret! The slimy things still haven't been able to track us down yet", Tyler mocks, waving his arms round like tentacles. "We know a few rich merchants who are still helping to mess with the squid king. Just last week someone set off some TNT in the barracks", Matt explains, "Its strange how nobody ever sees the king. They just stay hiding in their slimy whole of a castle. The whole building smells like fish at this point".

     "Who are your friends?", Tyler changes the subject. I turn around to look back at everyone else. Jason and Choco are quietly taking in the corner. Quinten is standing behind Cobblestone, who gives a small smile when I look at them. Mitch and Jerome are leaning  against the wall and looking a little bored. Typical. Ty is still listening to the conversation. "These are some friends that have been helping me. You already know Mitch, Jerome, and Jason", I smile. "Didn't Mitch beat you to the ground that one time?", Tyler laughs. "And I still can! I didn't even recognize him when I dropped him onto the dirt", Mitch teases. "I wasn't even trying!", I growl back, some of my insanity wanting to challenge him. But I don't. I have to be like Adam, that's who they all need.

     "My name's Ty. I met S-  um, Adam at the battle where he 'died'. Adam saved my life", Ty says, stepping forward to shake hands with Matt and Tyler. We're both cringing. "I'm Ian, and this is Quinten", Ian gestures to the fish. "Ohh, another hybrid! Are you part fish?", Matt asks. Quinten's face immediately scrunches up. He walks forward, stands in front of Matt, and slaps him across the face. Wow, didn't think he had it in him. "You call me a fish, I slap you", Quinten smirks, seemingly trying to copy my own cocky smirk. Awww..... he's growing up so fast!

( A/N does anyone get the reference from another book on Wattpad?)

"Now that's over, we need your help", Jerome buts in. "So you only come back from the dead when you need something? Really Adam?", Tyler scoffs. "What do you need?", Matt asks me, rolling his eyes at Tyler. "Can you get everyone who's loyal to me out of the city before sunrise tomorrow?", I ask them. "I'm sure we could get most of them with a good reason, but why?", Tyler says in building excitement. "We're going to attack through the catacombs an hour before sunrise", Ty blurts. "Really!? After all these years, we have a chance?", Matt asks in disbelieve. What would Adam say to this?

       "I'm going to take back my throne, or die trying"