Nakita ko naman ang ibang mga kamag-anak kong mas plastic pa sa plastic, nararamdaman kong mga tingin na natatanggap ko sa ibang apo ni King Lucius. Halata namang ayaw nilang nandito ako dahil isa akong threat para sa kanila. Duh.
They are afraid to commit a mistake, ni-pagbasag ng pinggan, malaking bagay na agad at bago pa nila magawa. Hindi nila iyon matutuloy dahil kahit sa isang maliit na pagkakamali ay matanggal sila sa candidacy for the throne.
Pero sobrang obvious naman kung sino ang pipiliin ni King Lucius, pero kailangan ko pa ng mga impormasyon para mapatunayan ang aking mga teorya.
Kasama ko si Aziz at si Glenda naman ay inasikaso lamang sa mga gamit namin. Naglalakad-lakad lamang kaming dalawa papunta sa Garden sana nang makasalubong namin ang isa sa mga pinsan ko.
My father is glaring at me and, Lord Pickett is just chilling at his seat while enjoying his tea. Then my father turned to his highness and, his glare is even harsher. Pero si Lord Pickett ay hindi man lang pinansin ang sama ng tingin ng aking ama sa kaniya. Siniko ko naman siya nang patago at nilakihan ng mata nang tumingin siya sa akin. Pinandilatan ko siya, and mouthed to him, na umayos dahil sa tingin na binibigay sa amin ng tatay ko, pareho kaming malalagot. "When did you meet my daughter, your highness?" my father asked while still glaring at Lord Pickett. "My father invited her lady to have a tea in the palace and, I was there too. That's when we meet each other," he plainly said and sipped tea. "Why didn't I know this?" nagtatakang saad ng aking ama at tumingin sa akin. I shrugged my shoulders and smile
Namutla naman si Stacy sa kaniyang narinig at napahigpit ang kapit sa kaniyang suot na damit. Tumingin naman si Lucian kay Lacy pero nagkibit balikat lang ang dalaga. Doon nito napansin ang namumulang pisngi ng kaniyang anak, kaagad na nagsalubong ang kaniyang mga kilay at pagalit na nagtanong. "Who slapped you?!" his father asked, which made them look at Lucian and his daughter. Pickett sighed and coldly looked at both girls who are in front of him. "The next time that I will see you treat her lady again like that. I wouldn't hesitate to punish you even if you are the granddaughter of King Lucius and Mother Queen Ava," he threatened and looked at King Lucius who is... just surprisingly quiet and didn't even interfere.
"Your mother is my one and only daughter together with her three brothers," pagsisimula ni King Lucius. Nakatingin lamang si Lacy rito sa kaniya habang inaalala nito ang nakaraan. "She's a bubbly princess of Lucius Kingdom. You might not know, for all the generation of Lucius, there are no girls were born." Nagsalubong naman ang kilay ni Lacy nang marinig ito. Why didn't she know about this? "That's why we were so lucky when her mother gave birth to Lucy. We are not expecting it to be a girl through generations. The Queen is always giving birth to a boy." Lacy sighed and looked at her grandpa. "So you were saying that my mother is so special that you kicked her out? Because it might be an unlucky child or a black sheep to the family," I sarcastically said. Dahil pwedeng ganoon ang nangyari, sa lahat ng angkan na nagdaa
So, in short, my father was clueless about me, then he accepted the King's order to fight in a war without knowing that he can get killed or not. Kasi akala niya wala naman nang maghihintay sa kaniya, kaya ayos lang kung mamatay siya habang nakikipaglaban. "After months of waiting, Lucy gave birth to you and your brother." I widened my eyes when I heard that word, 'brother. "Brother?" I asked eagerly, "I have a brother?" I excitedly asked. But the smile on my face disappears when King Lucius shows a sad smile at me. "He died after a week and, your mother was depressed that time. It's also another luck on us, not because your brother died, but because you were born. A girl was born again." He sincerely smiles at me. "We were sad knowing that your twin brother passed away without knowing how beautiful his parents are and how pretty his sister is," he said. I turned my gaze
Dinala naman ni Lucian si Pickett sa library at dalawa lamang sila sa loob. Dahil pinagbawalan niya ang mga Knight na kasama nito na pumasok sa loob at sundan sila. Lucian's face darkened as soon as he turns to Pickett, his eyebrows met, his aura is omitting a dangerous vibe, and his eyes are glaring at Pickett. Pickett squinted his eyes at his master. Yes, master. Because Lucian taught him how to wield and use a sword since he was a child. Lucian stopped teaching him when he knows that Pickett can stand on his own. But Pickett can't satisfy himself with what knowledge and skills that he already has. He still wants more. Although he seeks advice from Lucian. He's still greedy to be strong and surpass his master when it comes to using a sword. "Pickett," Lucian called him as he glares at him. "Didn't I told you to stay away from my daughter?!" galit na saad nito rito. Pickett twitched his lips and glared at
*** Samantalang si Pickett naman ay napapikit ang mga mata at napasandal ang kaniyang ulo sa sandalan. Hindi niya mapigilang magbuntong hininga. Alam niyang mali ang ang sinabi niya kanina na ginagamit niya lamang ang dalaga para sa mga plano nila. Well, 50% of it is true, while the other half is not. He can't explain what's stopping him from telling the Duke, but he knows it's not the time yet. He's also unsure of his thoughts and feelings. Baka nagkakamali lamang siya at nao-overwhelm sa nangyayari sa kanilang dalaga ng dalaga. He already ended thing with her and his other persona, Moon. Because he thought it's the best thing for Moon not to show up anymore in front of her. It's just for a mean time, he still need to use 'Moon'
Pinapunta siya ng kaniyang Ama sa kaniyang kwarto upang magpahinga at sinuri siya ng isang manggagamot kanina. Pero wala itong nabigay sa kanilang tamang sagot. Pero inassure niya pa rin ang kaniyang lolo at tatay na hahanap ito ng solusyon sa makakaya nito. Iisa lamang ang naiisip kong gumawa nito sa akin at iyon ang babaeng nasa templo. Mukhang pagkabalik na pagkabalik namin sa aming tahanan, kailangan kong dumiretso sa kaniya para malaman kung ano ba talaga ang sinasabi niya sa akin. Tsaka nakapagtataka na alam niya na bumalik ako sa dating edad ko kahit na wala akong pinagsabihang ibang tao. Maaaring siya rin ang makasasagot sa lahat ng aking mga katanungan kung bakit ba talaga ako bumalik sa nakaraan. She also said that I am
"Your happiness is all I want in this world, Lacy. After your mother's death. I made a promise to your mother's grave that, whatever you decide and, you are happy doing it, and not regret it. Even if I don't want to, I have to support you because that's what I've promised," he said. That touched my heart and made me gasp for air. "Dad..." "Your mother will be happy too-- supporting you because you are only important to us. Just seeing you happy makes us happy too. I hope you know that." My lips trembled so, I bow down my head and cover my face with my hair. I also got tears in my eyes and fall like a waterfall. Father held my chin up and removed all the hair that is covering my face. He smiled at me and wiped all the tears that are coming down to my cheeks. "Whatever you do, just always remember that I have your back. So, if you don't want to get married, then don't. Your happiness is much more important than a political marriage, Lacy. You are import
Special Chapter #4: When We First Met [Izaak & Lacy] Pinatawag si Lacy sa palasyo upang makipagkita kay King Levi, kaya naman nag-aayos na siya ng kaniyang susuotin at ang mga dadalhin niyang appreciation gift para sa hari. Pasasalamat na rin dahil inimbitahan siya nito. Yumuko sa kaniya si Aziz matapos nitong matapos ang kaniyang tali sa buhok. Tinignan ni Lacy ang kaniyang sarili sa salamin nang maigi at nang wala siyang nakitang mali, tinignan niya si Aziz at tumango rito. Yumuko naman si Aziz upang magpaalam at kasabay ng iba pang maid. Napangisi si Lacy sa kaniyang itsura at hinawakan ang kaniyang dibdib patungo sa kaniyang tenga. "Perfect," she mumbled. Isang katok sa pintuan at ang kasunod ay ang boses ni Jerome. "Young lady, the carriage is ready," sambit nito. Mas lalo namang napangiti si Lacy nang marinig ito at lumabas na sa kaniyang kwarto. Nakahilera ang mga maid sa labas ng kaniyang kwa
Special Chapter #4: When We First Met [Pickett Faeroe & Lacy Marquez Lacy is at the palace's garden, she's busy with arranging flowers for her lover, Izaak. Napagkasunduan nila na magkita nang palihim sa garden ng palasyo, upang walang makakita at makahalata sa kanilang dalawa. Sa ngayon kasi ay hindi pa nila pinapaalam sa iba na magkarelasyon sila dahil parehas silang malalagot dahil alam ng iba ay nakatakda si Lacy sa crown prince. Pagbalik nito ay ia-announce ang kanilang engagement, dahil kasalukuyan itong nasa pacific side of the empire, which is the Darkest Beck. An island. Usap-usapan kasi ngayon na may mga bandit ang pumapalibot sa buong isla at nananakot ng mga tao upang bigyan sila ng mga pagkain, sandata, sumusunog ng mga bahay o 'di kaya'y nagnanakaw sa mga residente roon. Marami na ang takot na mga tao, kaya kailangan na nilang puntahan at hulihin ang mga bandito. Samantala, napangiti si Lacy nang matap
Special Chapter #3: Inside of the Heavily Guarded Prison Lacy is just sitting in her own cellar, bruises all over her body, some of her wounds are still bleeding, some of her wounds has dried up. Because of her weak body, she's unable to move her body freely, and just sitting on the corner of her cellar. Her eyes are tightly closed, as she suppressing herself not to screame because of her wounds. Pero wala nang mas sasakit pa sa puso niyang basag na basag na. Izaak betrayed her with his mistress, Izabel. Mas lalo pa siyang nasaktan lalo na noong hinahatulan siya ng isang bagay na hindi niya ginawa, hindi niya maintindihan kung sinasadya ito ng lalaki upang mapatalsik siya sa kaniyang pwesto bilang isang reyna. O hindi kaya dahil sa gusto nitong maging reyna ang kaniyang kabit na si Queen Consort Izabel. They are just disposing her like a trash, and just throwing her aside. Hi
Special Chapter #2: Lucian Marquez & Lucy Cunningham [Part 2.2] Wala naman siyang gagawin na masama rito, hindi niya alam kung bakit ito kumaripas ng takbo. Nagkibitbalikat na lamang siya at humarap sa dalaga nang nakapamulsa. Nagtatakang nakatingin ang dalaga sa knight na umalis. "You scared him," pang-aakusa nito sa kaniya at tinignan siya. "I didn't. You made him feel scared by calling me for...?" Lucian squinted his eyes at her. "Hmm... I wonder what lady Lucy wants from me." Ngumiti naman si Lucy sa kaniya at may inilabas sa bulsa ito. Inabot ni Luci ang isang maliit na pin kay Lucian, kaagad itong na-recognize ni Lucian. Ito ang pin ng kanilang pamilya, letter 'M', stands for Marquez. Ilang araw na niya iyon hinahanap dahil nga sa nawawala, hinalughog niya na ang lahat ng parte ng kaniyang kwarto, opisina, wardrobe, pero wala talaga. Nasa dalaga lang pala. "How did you get this?" he asked.
Special Chapter #2: Lucian Marquez & Lucy Cunningham [Part 2.1] "Sir Lucian, his majesty wants to talk to you." Umangat naman ang tingin ni Lucian nang pumasok ang kaniyang assistant. Tinignan siya ni Lucian habang nakakunot ang noo. "Why? Is there a problem?" tanong niya rito. "I don't know, Sir. Sir Damien just came to deliver his majesty's message. It's urgent," he said. Lucian sighed and shakes his head. He really hates politics. All Lucian wants is just peace in his life and no killing anymore. But how can he stop if this is his duty to begin with? Lalo pa't isinasama siya ng kaniyang ama at ng
Special Chapter #2: Lucian Marquez & Lucy Cunningham [Part 1.2] “Long live for the Clemson Knight!” sigaw ng isang lalaki. “Long live for the Clemson Knight!” sigaw ng lahat at itinaas pa nila ang kanilang mga kamay at may hawak na banderang kulay pilak, na siyang kulay ng Clemson Knight. Bored na bored naman si Lucian habang naglalakad sakay-sakay sa kaniyang putting kabayo. Tumabi naman sa kaniya ang kaniyang kaibigan na si Zorro na nakangisi sa kaniya. “What’s with the long face? The people are cheering for us!” bahagyang sigaw niya dahil hindi naman nito maririnig ang kaniyang sasabihin dahil masyadong malakas ang mga sigaw ng taumbayan. “Then enjoy yourself, Zorro,” malamig niyang saad dito at bahagyang nauna sa kaniya. Tumawa lamang si Zorro sa binanggit ng kaniyang kaibigan at sinunod ang kaniyang sinabi na i-enjoy ang nagaganap. Ilang sandali lamang ay nakarating na sila sa harapan ng palasyo
Special Chapter #2: Lucian Marquez & Lucy Cunningham [Part 1.1] Lucian Marquez is known as the greatest hero of his time. Namamayagpag ang kaniyang pangalan, saan ka man mapunta, palaging siya ang iyong maririnig sa kalsada man o sa loob ng establisyemento. “Did you already hear it? Duke Lucien’s son was the one who ended the family of Gilberts,” bulong ng mga ito habang nagtitipon sa iisang lugar. Lumapit naman ang isang babae at napantig ang kaniyang tenga. “Really? I thought they were killed because someone assassinates them?” “Nope, a witness saw that and it’s was scary to watch, he said. He also mentioned that he’s like a killing machine, they were mercilessly killed.” “Oh my… I can’t help but to feel pity for them.” These noble ladies are gossiping about Lucian Marquez. A great knight of his time, the one who killed the Red Dragon, together with the mages, Clemson Knight and the King Levi, himself.
Special Chapter #1: Pickett the Great and His Imaginations Pickett is busy signing some paper works when a knock on the door disturbs him. "Come in," he said, and the door opened then a knight bowed down its head and greeted him. "What's the matter?" he asked. Pag-angat ng tingin nito ay mayroong sumilip sa likuran nito na babae. Binaba naman niya ang suot niyang salamin at napangiti sa kaniyang nakita. Naglakad ito nang nakangiti sa kaniya na siyang sinalubong niya ng yakap ang babae, nankangiti rin naman ang dalaga habang yakap-yakap si Pickett. Humiwalay ito at pinaupo sa couch. Mayroon itong silver shining hair at ang mga mata nito ay kulay itim na kapag titignan mo ito nang diretso ay mahuhumaling ka na lamang sa ganda nito. Para bang hinihipnotismo ka nito. "Why are here?" Pickett asked. Nakaalis na rin ang knight na nagdalaga sa dalaga rito sa kaniyang opisina. Dalagang-dalaga na ito at parang dati lamang ay nabubuh
Ngumiti ang kaniyang lolo sa kaniya at para bang sinesenyasan siya nito na huwag nang lumapit sa kaniya. Gumalaw ang bibig nito na para bang may sinasabi sa kaniya, ngunit wala itong tunog. Nagsimulang magsituluan ang kaniyang mga luha sa mga mata at nanginginig aang kaniyang mga labi habang iniiling ang kaniyang ulo. Pinipilit niya pa ring tumayo at magmadaling pumunta sa kaniyang lolo. "Stop there, everything's going to be fine," Lucius said and smiled at her. Lacy shakes her head couple of times. Sa paningin ni Lacy ay para bang bumagal ang lahat nang dahan-dahan nilang itarak ang kutsilyo sa leeg ng kaniyang lolo at mablis na ginilit ito. Naglabasan kaagad ang dugo sa leeg n