Still, he wondered; "Why did you suddenly choose to swear loyalty to me? What about my sister? Why did you serve her if you hated her? If I recall correctly, when my father was assigning my sister and I servants, you were given the opportunity to decide who you wanted to follow. Why did you choose my sister?""Your Highness, I didn't know how cruel your sister was back then." she answered. "And I will not hide anything from you, Your Highness. I deemed you unworthy of my services because you had no interest in the throne and would play and laze about all day. I wanted to work for someone that had goals and ambitions. Although Princess Rose has them, she is too cruel and ruthless."She raised herself to her feet with much difficulty and turned around. "This is proof of your sister's tyranny, Your Highness." She turned her back to them and lowered her robes, exposing her back. "I have long since hated her and wanted to leave her side but has been unable to."Prince Ron put his hand to h
"The Mother Tree has informed me that the King's memories will return very soon for Prince Ron is now in his life again and as we all know, the Mother Tree is getting weaker everyday so she won't be able to keep his memories at bay. Those memories were so painful that he had to erase them. If they come back now, I'm afraid they will jeopardize the love our King has struggled to find. Fortunately, I have a plan and that's where you all come in."She tapped the board with her cane and different images appeared on it. "This is the plan I've come up with for them to bond. The Mother Tree said that if our King bonds with Prince Ron, the memories will have less bad effects on him and he'll be able to overcome them. We have to make this happen as soon as possible.""Mother, is that the Snowy Mountain?" Prince Ludiciel asked, pointing at a segment of the drawing.The Queen Mother smiled smugly. "Yes. You have a good eye, my son. Our plan will take place on the Snowy Mountain." With a snap of
"Well, Princess Mariel is quite nice." Prince Ron mumbled, swallowing the food in his mouth. "As you said, she'll surely make a good wife to any man of her choice. The man will be lucky to have her.""Then, don't you want to be the lucky man?" Princess Rose inquired.Prince Ron almost choked on his saliva. He coughed slightly and quickly drank some water. "Um, sister, I don't think Princess Mariel and I will be a good fit. My heart already belongs to someone else."Cordin and the Fox nodded. Yes! The King!"I know. I know." Princess Rose said with a sigh. "That girl you told me about when we were traveling here right?" She knew it couldn't be the King. Her brother was not gay. He was just being used. She had to save him!It was almost hard for Cordin and the Fox to keep a straight face at that moment. They looked at each other. A girl???? W-What about the King???"Well, you can forget about her. Princess Mariel is a much better and more suitable candidate. She's even a Princess of suc
A few feet away, behind a pillar, stood Princess Mariel with her hand over her heart and tears in her eyes. She had been listening to their conversation. So the human Prince didn't have any feelings for her. Tears ran down her cheeks and she wiped them with a handkerchief, trying to keep the rest at bay. It was all her brother's fault! If he hadn't claimed the human Prince, he would be all hers by now.Well, it wasn't too late. They still had their plan. No one could take Prince Ron away from her. He was the first man she had fallen in love with and she would be damned if she didn't get him.At the same time, on the other side of the building, the King and a few officials were walking while discussing matters of the Kingdom when a few sentences filtered into the King's mind and he paused."....Princess Mariel is a lovely girl but I hold no feelings for her like that in my heart. It would be cruel of me to accept her love knowing I will never be able to love her back so stop this. I wi
Although annoyed, he let her sit beside him, wondering if she was the one who proposed the idea of marriage to his sister. He wasn't dumb. He had suspected that Princess Mariel had feelings for him but she never said anything so he didn't take it seriously. He'd have to find time and confront her so he could clear things up.Prince Ludiciel had told him that Elves were possessive creatures and they easily get jealous. He didn't want his beloved getting jealous over his own sister. It would be weird.With that thought, he scooted a bit, putting a small distance between he and Princess Mariel.Princess Mariel who noticed this, shifted, closing the gap. She was already aware that the human Prince had no romantic feelings for her but she refused to believe he couldn't develop them. All she had to do was be good to him and make him see that she's much better than her cold hearted brother who just wanted to use him.'What are you doing?' She heard her brother growl telepathically.She met h
Quietly, Zedekiel joined him in bed, the warmth of his body intertwining with Prince Ron's as he enveloped the him in a tender embrace. He snaked an arm around Prince Ron's waist, drawing him close until their bodies touched. He breathed in the intoxicating mix of roses and wine that clung to Ron's skin, a scent that stirred emotions deep within him."You're back." Prince Ron said, turning to look at his beloved. He had been waiting for him for a long time. He tried to play games with Cordin but he couldn't concentrate. He tried to play with his Fox but only ended up pulling her fur too hard so she whisked him on the nose with her tail and ran away. He didn't know what he did for his beloved to leave him alone for such a long time so he was worried and distracted.Zedekiel was surprised. "I thought you were sleeping." He said, rubbing his lover's waist gently."Did you want me to be?" Prince Ron asked, frowning. "Is that why you came back so late? Because you didn't want to talk to me
Prince Ron hugged his beloved, gently comforting him by slowly patting him on the back. "It's okay. You don't have to talk about it now." He whispered. "We can just go to sleep."Zedekiel shook his head. "No. I want to tell you. I've held it in for so long. I want to tell you everything and... maybe it won't hurt so much anymore.""Okay." Prince Ron said. He planted a kiss on his beloved's forehead and prepared to listen attentively. Time to be a supportive wife!"It happened when I was very young." Zedekiel began. "The war between Elves and humans was brutal. There was no respect, no honour, no kindness. Whenever the humans captured Elves alive, they would cut off their ears and pin them to the gates. Back then, the gates and walls of Ashenmore were decorated with the ears of my kind.""Ouch." Prince Ron winced, imagining the pain the Elves had gone through. His beloved had said that their ears were very sensitive. It must have been excruciating for the Elves to have their ears cut o
"Then one day, a human messanger was sent with a letter from King Rafael, inviting us all to his son's engagement and to celebrate the years of peace and prosperity we had. Father was filled with joy. He had never stepped unto human land before and was excited to go. I still didn't trust the humans because nothing of the sort had ever happened before. My father had never extended an invitation to them and neither did King Rafael until that day. I warned my father against going but he said that he had to. That it was another way of showing sincerity and he said he actually had plans on inviting the human King to our Kingdom. King Rafael just beat him to it. He said he that although King Rafael was cunning, he was still a man of honour and would not betray our trust. That it was just a kind gesture.""Kind gesture indeed." He scoffed, recalling how his father had blindly trusted the human King. His eyes went cold as his brain brought forth the image of his father's and brother's severed
Kayziel snickered inwardly, though he kept his expression solemn. It didn’t matter whether the phoenix joined or not. The moment Zedekiel saw what he had to show, the damage would have already been done. He couldn't believe his nephew was still so naive. Even after all the centuries that had passed, he still trusted people easily.So foolish.Zedekiel had hacked off his limbs one by one and sealed him beneath the sacred roots of the Mother Tree. Stripped him of power, dignity, and freedom.Now, he had destroyed his plans to take over Netheridge and live a good life. Why should he let Zedekiel be happy?He already knew that Zedekiel was not going to let him off. He was going to die in the most painful way Zedekiel could conjure so he would take something from Zedekiel first.If he could not live, then let his nephew’s love burn instead.“What are you waiting for?” Zedekiel snarled, his grip tightening around the Soul Crucible. He had half a mind to not see what Kayziel wanted to show t
Alaric didn’t answer. His face, usually impassive, was drawn tight. His onyx eyes were stormy and his lips parted as if he wanted to speak, but no words came. He clenched his jaw and fists, unable to tell Zedekiel what he was about to see. How would he even tell him? They had opened the lantern, ready to unleash hell on whoever had possessed Ron but when they saw who it was, they knew Zedekiel had to be called back.Zedekiel drew in a deep breath. He didn’t need words to know something was deeply wrong. He couldn't wait to know what it was so he increased his speed, disappearing in a blur and reappearing before the cell door in the dungeon’s lowest levels. Alaric arrived three seconds later.They both stood still for a moment, facing the thick metal door and Zedekiel curled his fists. It was time to face whoever had made their lives hell for 3 months.He pushed open the door, the hinges creaking as they stepped inside. The room was dimly lit by the light pearls embedded into the walls
“Wow, I never knew Prince Ron was so brave and fierce.” Elliot said to Prince Ludiciel, looking thoroughly fascinated.Prince Ludiciel wasn't sure if it was because of Prince Ron or the story or both.“Judging by his looks, one would think he cannot handle a sword but did you see those moves?” Elliot continued. “He once wrestled a python and rescued a princess from a tiger. Then he saved your brother and travelled all the way to the North to marry him. Isn't that amazing?”Prince Ludiciel didn't know whether to laugh or cry. “It's amazing indeed.” He answered, nodding. He couldn't even imagine Prince Ron wrestling a python or rescuing a princess from a tiger. Knowing the lazy Prince, he would just assign Leo to do all the fighting and rescuing.Then again, it didn't really matter. It was a nice story Prince Ron told. Now he knew how Prince Ron met his brother.“But wait,” Elliot said, pausing. “If Prince Ron went after your brother, when did he get the chance to tell the story to the
He paused dramatically and everyone shook their heads.“Exactly! No, he didn’t!” Prince Ron pointed with glee. “He turned every one of them down, declaring boldly that he would only marry for true love!”Everyone went; “Awww.”“And then!” Prince Ron threw up his hands with a dramatic flourish. “One day, the brave Prince was at an inn. He’d heard rumors about some King in the North—one who dared to ask for his sister’s hand in marriage. But this Prince wasn’t the type to trust someone based on hearsay, so he went himself to gather intel.”At this point, Zedekiel frowned. Why did the story sound familiar but wrong somehow?“So there he was, chilling at the bar, sipping on ginger ale and chatting with the barkeep, when he spotted someone. A ridiculously handsome man, sitting alone in the corner, just enjoying his meal.”Zedekiel’s frown deepened. This story sounded really familiar…“What the handsome man didn’t realize,” Prince Ron continued, “was that a group of shady-looking bandits ha
Prince Ron gasped, eyes going wide. “Your what?!”Elliot smiled sheepishly, but his eyes flicked affectionately to Prince Ludiciel as he held his hand. He never really thought some harmless flirting with an Elf Prince in a flower house would result in a relationship but he was happy it did. Prince Ludiciel was the most caring, considerate, and loving creature he had ever met.Prince Ron was still stunned. He glanced at his beloved who was just smiling and then he realised that his beloved already knew! Was he the only one that didn't know? Was he the last to know? Why didn't they tell him first? His brother-in-law had found a partner! He was the one that was supposed to announce it in a grand style! Throw a party! Celebrate!He gazed at the couple then asked with little hope. “I-I'm not the last one to know, am I?”Zedekiel shook his head with a sigh. Was that was his little husband was concerned about?The Ice Fairy Queen, Prince Ludiciel and Elliot chuckled.“Well…the entire Royal f
Prince Ron sat obediently on a bed—well, as obediently as he could manage—while the Ice Fairy Queen moved gracefully around him, her shimmering white gown trailing like mist on ice. Her crystal blue eyes sparkled as she checked over him and gently examined his belly.“Would you stop staring at her and smiling like that?” Zedekiel, who was beside him, holding his hand, huffed.Prince Ron blinked. “But I’ve never seen an ice fairy before, let alone their queen.” He replied with a pout. Besides, she was really pretty. Her knee-length snow-white hair swayed as she moved, and everything about her was elegant, ethereal… cold, but really beautiful. He wondered if she had wings and if she would show him if he asked.“I don’t care.” Zedekiel grumbled. “Stop staring. Now. It's rude.” And what happened to him being the most handsome in the world? If his little husband wanted to stare at someone, couldn't he stare at him? The Ice Fairy Queen was his friend but he couldn't help feeling jealous whe
From the sidelines, Alaric and Talon watched in silence. Neither spoke, neither moved. They just stood there, watching Zedekiel and Prince Ron, a million thoughts racing through their minds.Talon’s gaze lingered on Prince Ron and Zedekiel, the way Zedekiel held his Prince Ron so tight, yet so gentle, the way Prince Ron melted into him, safe, reassured, like he trusted Zedekiel more than his own self and looked to the Elf King to keep him together. Prince Ron looked at Zedekiel like he was the only one he could see. As if when they were together, nothing else mattered and it was just them.His hands clenched at his sides in frustration. He wanted that. He wanted that and more. He felt envious—achingly envious. To the extent that his chest felt stuffy, and his teeth ached. He wanted to hold a particular person like that, have the person look at him with that kind of love, that kind of devotion. He wanted the person to trust him, to make him feel like he was the only one in the entire w
Prince Ron beamed, rubbing the back of his precious frying pan. Oh, he’ll make it count alright.And make it count he did.Some minutes later, the dungeon echoed with a loud CLANG as Prince Ron’s frying pan made direct contact with Hugh’s head. The unfortunate man let out a strangled grunt before slumping forward, completely dazed. He didn’t know if it was because he had received several beatings from Zedekiel earlier, but the human Prince’s hit was quite painful. He was tired and he wanted it all to stop.But Prince Ron was not done. He signaled the guards to lift Hugh up which they did. He then took two steps back and BANG! smacked Hugh on the side of his face. Blood sprayed against the wall of the cell and Hugh groaned, coughing out a mouthful of blood and a few teeth.Everyone’s eyes widened in alarm. Was the human prince that strong or was the frying pan really that heavy?Prince Ron glared down at Hugh, his grip tightening around the handle of the frying pan. For three months, h
Prince Ron’s attention, however, was immediately drawn to the weird and spooky looking lantern. His emerald eyes sparkled with curiosity as he pointed at the lantern. "What is that?" he asked, staring at the glowing light. He had never seen such a lantern before. Could it be a genie? He wouldn’t be surprised if it was though. He fell in love with his sister’s husband to be who turned out to be an Elf, married him while having sex under the moonlight and was now carrying his babies. He had also been kidnapped by a deranged Elf and was saved by his beloved who brought along a weak rude witch. They even battled the Dark Lord from hell who came to take him away and some hours ago, he was possessed by an evil uncle Elf spirit. Seeing a genie now who could grant three of his wishes would not surprise him at all.Although, he did truly wish it was a genie. His first wish would be to have more stamina so he could go long hours in bed with his beloved! He could never forget the way his beloved