The King waited patiently at the Palace's floating patio. He was merely standing, admiring all the beauty of the night lights. He seemed to be in a trance. Suddenly, he felt a tap on his shoulder.
The King straightened himself into a rod and looked at the person. It was Yuran.
"Your Majesty, are you exhausted already?"
The King shook his head and ran his fingers into his pale, blond hair. "Not at all, what is it?"
"The Count's carriage has already arrived. I believe Miss Asthenosthene is with him."
He nodded. "I'll be here."
Yuran arched himself and started to walk away. Back there, he saw the King's eyes glistened wh
Chaol's tapping of feet was pestilential. The group irked in annoyance as they listened at the count's despicable destruction of quiet and peace. With their head leaning against the benches, Yvonne could not help but snap at him for it."My Lord. It's ironic how you called us obnoxious earlier and yet now, you are tapping your feet like a drum. Do you hate us that much?"Chaol ignored her and stopped it."Thank goodness." Yvonne sighed.Owl did not seem to hiss at the woman. For that instance, he hated to admit it, but he too- felt distressed at the tapping of his feet. It was maddening.Everyone was grateful for Yvonne. She had just liberated their ears from their master's ridiculous un
Chaol marches towards the waiting benches where the rest of his group stayed. He clapped his hand in order to get their attention. "Get up, and let's go home." Yvonne and the others stretched their arms. It was a long day. Asty stared at Chaol with concerned eyes before the male's icy hues met hers. The male glanced away. He felt that tapping on his chest once again. After a few moments, the others started to head towards the carriage. She noticed that Chaol was walking slower than the others. "You guys can walk ahead, I'll wait for Chaol." she whispered to Lana and Yvonne. "Huh? Why?" "I want to ask to as
The count's atrocious humming could be heard from almost every corner of his castle. Errol covered his ears as the count continued to hum his flowery masterpiece."He's bad at it." Errol mumbled to Owl and sighed."Are you forgetting that you are living in that bad hummer's house, rent-free?" Owl flayed at him."Of course, I'm not forgetting it." he replied.They continued to stack the hay near the stables. Asty approaches them from behind and called out to them. Their heads turned at her. She was holding a tray of snacks for the two."Hey guys!" she called out to them. "Take a break."The two's eyes glist
"She'd be on the top of my list."Asty's cheek blushed only by thinking of the count's forbidden response. She rolled back and forth against her bed and exasperated a sigh."H-He's too blunt." she mumbles to herself and bit her lip.The male was absolutely teasing. Even from just the thought of him would make every woman intoxicated.There was a knock on her door. Asty lifted her head and called out, asking for the person who was knocking."Who is it?"There was no response. Asty stood up and reached towards the door, opening it. There stood Errol, looking down at her.
Chaol was conscientiously staring at the glass of red wine on his fingers. He was sitting near the fireplace, all alone in silence. The only thing he could hear was the burning crisp of the wood as the embers gently surround the air. He unbuttons the neck portion of his white buttoned shirt and leaned against the soft cushion behind him. 2 AM was Chaol's new favorite hour. The silence became his solace after everyone in his household falls into a deep slumber. The quiet and serene sound of the flames and the chirping of crickets was soothing in his ears. It was only at this hour when he is able to think straight. No loud Yvonne. No lectures from Lana. No pressure from Owl, and most of all— no seducing for Asty. He brings the glass towards his lips and takes a light sip. He gazed onto it, while swirling the liquid inside as he circulates the glass in the air with his fingers. He observ
"I'm grateful to my mistress for sending me to the ball, because if it weren't for her— I wouldn't meet you, Chaol."The softness and gentleness of Asty's voice were stuck in his mind. He would never get tired of that impish, genuine smile that she gives him all the time when she tells him something adorable.He averted his eyes away from her, hiding the heat which was seeping from his face. "Likewise."Asty stood up, takes the hand within her palms, and arched herself to the male. "I'm going to sleep then. Good night, Chaol.""Have a good rest." he told her.Asty smiled and walked away. He would hear the faucet turning, followed by the splash of water. She seemed to be washing the
Chaol let's out an exhilarating laugh, while slamming his palms on the table."HAHAHAHAHA! That's preposterous, Lana!"The maid raised a brow at him and crossed her arms sassily. "You don't agree with me?""Of course I wouldn't. That's the best joke I've heard from you in years. Keep up the good job."Chaol slowly lifted himself to stand. He gently pats the woman's shoulders and cunningly smiled. "I'll be going to bed now. Remember your duties. Don't let him slip."Lana nodded. "Of course, My Lord. I will check on him immediately.""Very well, give me your updates when I wake up." 
With her garden boots and a pair of secateurs on her small hands, the young woman peeked from behind the rose bushes to see what the count is up to.She pretends to polish the plants while looking at him.The count was sitting on the nearby garden patio. On the table was an intricate marble teapot and a few cups, beside it, was a plate of steaming chocolate croissants and the count's favorite novel.His stare was static, as if he was lost in a deep thought."Is he alright?" Asty asked herself.The count suddenly yanked his head to the side, abruptly looking at her direction. Their eyes matched for a split second before Asty decided to look away and focus on her jo
The bells rang from the distance. The woman with the bright orange hair stood behind the huge doors of the church. Her eyes were closed and a smile was evident on the woman's lips. Everything that she dreamed of was finally before her eyes. The moment had finally come. She opened her eyes and the doors finally parted ways. Her eyes fell to the long golden aisle that she so dreamt of walking one day. Beside it, on the benches, for all the people she loved and cared for. She felt her heart start pounding and racing faster and faster, when her bright persimmon orbs reached the center of the long corridor. There he stood, the love of her life, the apple of her eye, the man who taught her how to love. He had a smirk on his face and she just wanted to get over with that aisle wipe that smug grin off his face with a kiss. The music started. The harmonious synchronization of chorale brought everyone to their tears. Her mother who was standing also, in the aisle— staring at her beautif
Asty was walking around the palace when she noticed something strange everywhere. The maids seem to be avoiding her and she did not seem to see a single sentry guarding the gates.Everyone seems to be very busy and every time she would greet them they would only turn away."That's odd." she told herself. "They don't really act like this to me before."She walked around and around and even brought herself into the garden. But there was not a single person around.What was going on, she thought.She couldn't even find her friends anywhere in the Palace. She had woken up with absolutely nothing but the chirping of birds. She looked around to see if there was someone she can talk to.Yvonne wasn't there, Chaol wasn't there. Even her brother was not there."Where could they all have gone to?"She noticed that the maids were stealing glances at her. She would look at them and wave but then they would only avoid her gaze. A little bit
After being able to speak with her mother, Asty led the group to a path in the woods that led to a field of dandelions.They looked around and saw how beautiful it was. The sun was before them, and they could feel it burning through their skin, but even so— their eyes were fixed on the blanket of flowers that seemed to flow against the wind."This is so beautiful." Lana commented.Asty smiled at her. "This is where my mistress is buried.""Why isn't she buried in a proper grave?""That is because this is what she requested. That is a part of her will to be buried under the field of dandelions, chrysanthemums, and daisies. She wanted to face the sun and the skies. She wanted to look at the blanket of stars as she rested. That is what she imagined."They smiled at her and walked towards the field."I think it is better if we leave you be." Chaol told Asty, Yvonne, and Robynn. "I think you guys need more of an alone time with this,
Asty and the others were sent in a carriage that was intended to traverse them into the village of Erana. Asty watched as the sea of trees ran across her vision. She stared at it for a long amount of time before wondering something in her head.Chaol reached out to her head and made it rest on his shoulders."Is something troubling you?" he asked her."No nothing at all." She told him. "I was just wondering a few things.""Like what?""They are not very pleasant things." She told him and smiled. "It's best if I keep it to myself.""You can always tell me about it. I won't mind." Chaol smiled at her. "Is it because of the battle?""Yeah." she nodded. "Polo was... in pain. I didn't know that he had to go through all that that's why he became the way he was. He went after so many painful things in his life that I cannot even imagine happening to me.""You saw his memories?""I did." she nodded at him. "They were not very go
TWO WEEKS AFTER THE ECLIPSE WAREverything was starting to get better and better. The castle was finally starting to have its exterior and interior repair. It was not an easy path for them to take. The villagers that survived the war still had fear lingering inside their hearts. But nevertheless, even if there were fear and there was uncertainty, villagers continued to place their trust in the king. The king provided them with all the construction materials that they will be able to use to fix their houses that were crushed and broken during the war. While the villagers were singing their songs as they hammered their walls, a man came and frantically told them about the good news."Everyone, everyone! King is holding a celebration in the square! We must all go and watch it! Everyone's heroes will be displayed! And the parents of those who had lost their lives will be given compensation and medals for the achievement of their
Asty walked within the flames of the ground as she approached the lifeless corpse of her beloved. she clenched her fists upon seeing his torn body and closed her eyes as the tears streamed down from her face. There is no greater pain in the world than to lose someone you love.It is a pain that will be permanent inside your heart and will linger around for so many years. And she was not sure if she was prepared for that. Everything was so sudden, so fast, so abrupt. Did not know what to do or what to expect. The betrayal, the revelations, and then suddenly turning back the tables to prove that the ones she thought were the criminals were actually the innocent ones.She crouched on the ground and reached out to his cold body. What else can she expect? He is gone and he will never come back to her. The eclipse was an unfair event. The people viewed it as equal, but to her, it was only another cruel event.
"Please pull the lever, Polo!""I got it!"It was another day for the folks to work. Polo, who was now one of the known people in their village, was helping them with the fences against the wolves."Is that all for today?" the builders asked one another."Yeah I think so." he then looked at Polo. "Good work today, boy. Your wife must be so happy to have you around."A blush escaped from the male's cheek. He scratched the back of his nape while looking at them. "S-She isn't my wife, yet.""So when are you, lovebirds, planning the wedding?" one of them nudged his arm.Polo chuckled hesitantly, feeling pressured at their constant teasing. "We planned to do the ceremony on the fourth." he told them. "You guys are invited, of course.""That's what we'd like to hear!"They all gave Polo a smack in the back, a customary thing for them to do to and express their encouragement to their buddies.Minutes later, a familiar vo
Have you walked in the same path for so many years again and again?Have you ever wondered how tiring and exhausting it was to see the same things on your line of vision?Have you ever wondered if you'll ever be able to finally get a chance for a change?For the tenth moonchild, yes.Unable to find his true purpose of life, he found a vessel of his own and walked the lands of the earth for eons. He crossed seas and loitered in land, to find his very reason of living.It was unusual, for he could not find it.He would lift his head to the stars and ask the skies above if they could give him an answer of who he was, but his plight were mostly ignored. He was troubled.He did not know who he is.There he was, in the middle of a snowy mountain, surrounded by wolves and white-colored bears. The creatures did not pounce o
His soft flesh made way for the blade to sink inside.The tenth moonchild screamed in agony as he felt that searing pain as Asty's blood mixed with his and felt that burning sensation of the area, started to fizz.The laceration she had inflicted on him was deep. Polo crashed into the ground, as Asty's hands were still fully attached to the hilt of her sword. She looked at him with a cold expression and whispered against his ear, showing no ruth."It's over—"She was not able to finish her words. All of a sudden, Asty's head started to hurt.'Ah...' she winced inside her head. 'What is going on?'The woman's head felt like she was being drilled. She attempts to remove her hand from the hilt of her sword, but it wouldn't budge. She started at the glowing blade that was pierced onto his spine.In that brief moment, it felt like everything around