Alone in some strange kingdom, with the princess at his side

　　finally to start the journey they`d long been denied

　　overland they travelled many months in sun and rain

　　mountains cold and deserts dry, all manner of terrain

　　Even after having spent so many years at sea

　　still she hated every moment in his company

　　the hero didn`t mind and thought she must be rather sad

　　he was grateful for the noble quest that he now had

　　Every night he made a fire to keep her warm and dry

　　she noticed that he loved the fire but never asked him why

　　every night her nightmares made her cry out in despair

　　nights when she could sleep the whole night through were truly rare

　　Even when the path was rough, she stood up on her own

　　she never took the hero`s hand, she walked the trails alone

　　even when she fell and cried in pain, this was her choice

　　only in those moments did the hero hear her voice

　　Many times he saved her when a wolf or bear attacked

　　but he was never thanked for any brave, heroic act

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　　maybe one day she would come to like adventure too

　　They passed through many cities but they never once slowed down

　　wary of the dangers you can find in any town

　　running from the pirates` world, they quickly carried on

　　wherever they would sleep, they`d always carry forth at dawn

　　The hero never wavered in the mission he was on

　　and before their journey`s end, his nineteenth year had gone

　　yet to lead a hero`s life, with scars upon his face

　　he`d soon become a hero and he`d claim his rightful place

　　He fantasized about the moment when they both arrived

　　her kingdom would be overcome with joy that she`d survived

　　then and there the hero would be given a reward

　　something like a knighthood or a treasured holy sword

　　He could hardly calm himself when dreaming of that day

　　as he sang his songs the somber princess led the way

　　though it made him sad she didn`t seem to share his cheer

　　he could still remember when he found her struck with fear

　　The princess had grown stronger since they met aboard her ship

　　her crying quickly ended on that long and scary trip

　　she held her own and soon her eyes were sharper than a knife

　　the pirate captain once had joked, "she`d be a fearsome wife"

　　Now those days were well behind the pirate ship`s princess

　　although her eyes were still as sharp as daggers nonetheless

　　she had no friendly words to give her captor and her guide

　　but he was sure he`d done enough to lead her home with pride

　　Finally arriving in the kingdom she had missed

　　the princess for the first time held the hero by the wrist

　　she pulled him to the castle and announced that she was there

　　when the message reached the king he flew out of his chair

　　The weary king embraced his daughter, crying tears of joy

　　then nearby he noticed one heroic looking boy

　　the princess turned and pointed to the hero, then she cried

　　"arrest this evil pirate, for his crimes he must be tried"

　　Before her words had fully resonated in his mind

　　the hero had been taken to a dungeon and confined

　　for a while he begged the guards to understand his tale

　　the princess must have been confused, to send her friend to jail

　　Finally the princess came to see him dressed in black

　　and for the first time when he smiled, he saw her smiling back

　　"I`ve been waiting for too long, but justice will be swift

　　for the murder of my brother, death shall be your gift"