CHAPTER 20- PRINCE and the KNIGHT

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The sun sat beyond the horizon casting shadows on the world. We're running on the routes and past many houses. The empty streets are now flooded with crowds and I covered my face. All of their attention was on us. The other from inside of their houses peeped outside their doors and windows. I don't know where we're going, his just running and didn't mind the crowds in the street. It was embarrassing.

Until he leads us to a misty place and beautiful sight of the sea. I was astonished to see a real life japanese Onsen. Literally means hot spring. They are natural hot water baths rich in beneficial minerals.

Naexcite ako at gusto konang maligo. Sinubukan ko nang maghubad at nakatingin lang siya sakin.

"Bat nandito kapa? alis!" pagtataboy ko kopa sa kanya pero di siya umalis.

"Why?".

"Malamang maliligo ako"

"Then I'll take a bath with you. I'll wash your back" aniya at hinubad niya agad ang damit niya na kinapikit ko

"Baliw Ikaw nalang daw unang maligo"!" I bellowed. I didn't hear anything from him so I open my eyes, seeing his naked top. I rushed away and find a spot for me alone. I found a perfect spot for me and it's a bit a far away, away from that Prince.

I soak myself in the water while star gazing. Ang sarap magbabad. I swam while raising my head and my arms were crawling. I saw something white on the water and a face rose and it made me loose my mind and slap him.

"Pervert!!!!!!!!"

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Nasa harap ako ng throne room at bakas parin ang kamay ko sa kabilang pisnge niya. Natataranta ako dahil nasampal ko Ang prinsepe pero deserve naman niya kase nanilip siya at pano siya makapunta sa kinaruruonan ko.

"I talk with the council, the other kingdom didn't knew someone trespass the shorelines, To ease that fear from seeing you at the ball tonight. I asked my chancellor to bring the message to the kingdom. If my people agreed with you. Then I have no choice but to entrust my soldiers in your hands. Specially my messengers.." she continued and that rings a bell.

The messenger or should I say the Luna, the night thieves of Estheria is looking for me because this princess kill one of em. My heart starting to beat faster. I'm starting to be hunted by the fear. The rage of Luna Quartz will send me to my grave.

How will be able to explain it to her. Luna Eva is everything to her. And Esthelian taken him away.

"... My ladies-in-waiting will help you get dress. My people is on there way by now, I bet they'll be terrified seeing you in Zendalia but be aware of those criticism and judgementas as you set foot on the hall. You know how my people despised your existence.."

".....I'll take all those judgements thank you for reminding me your highness" I didn't catch her words because I was lost in thought. Two fairies came and lead me the way

"By the way my son what happen to your face?"

"Oh this?" napalingon ako sa kanila at Nakita ko siyang nakatingin sakin na papaalis na ng hall "A love language I received from a creature.."

I didn't hear them as we left the great hall and went to the corridors. The floor is made out of real crystal and the walls are decorated with different types of flower and the vines with gems hanging on them. The chandelier are breath taking, Esthelian's palace would never.

Even I was astonished by such view but my chest is flickering not because of excitement but fear of our encounter in the future.

We stop at the white door and theres two men standing beside the door and open them for us and we enter. Even they have their bascinet I completely see their eyes looking at me.

The ladies-in-waiting lead me to a room with thousand of gown. Flabbergasted with those designed. It's a tower of gowns!! Wow!

"Stand here your highness" Sabi Nung isa at sumunod naman Ako. Lumipad siya at may Inabot na gown sa itaas at pumipili ng mga damit.

ilang minuto naman bumaba na sila at may mga iba't ibang gown silang pinag kasya sakin at tinitingnan nila sa salamin kung bagay sakin.

"The red one suits her"

"I agree. This baby pink would make her the star at the ball but the red one will make a good impact to the crowds"

"Ahh di nyo kailangan na pagandahin Ako.."

"Tut, tut, tut, the Empress wants to announce your presence on the entire Zedelien citizens"

"Yup since you stand out and just ask for her approval about...alliance. But ifs up to the people of Zendelien if they could trust you. Since you mark a bloody history on our people"

"Kayo, d'you trust me?"

"As the God's will. Since Nun seen your motivations and pure intentions. Then yes we trust you.. a little"

"Well it's a good start to" I said and they began todress me up and put some makeup on me.

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"Tadda!!!" they shouted and they pull the mirror close to me and I was stunned.

"Is that me?"

"Maganda Naman Po kayo ket walang make up mahal na prinsesa"

Pero pag nakita nyo ang totoo kong itsura sa dati kong buhay mukha akoong paa. My hair are decorated with flower, with tiny diamond hanging around my hair. It's beautiful. I'm like a fairy crown . Circlet

The only problem is the Pixies still hold those grievance. I still feel unwelcomed. Malaking gulo pa ang kakaharapin ko dagdag pa ang mga Luna.

The bell chimes and the ladies-in-waiting were excited and assisted me to the hall. The guards are turning their heads in my wake. Its uncomfortable but I walk with pride. I am the only human in Zendalia. This is no turning back my journey is about to commence.

We stop at the golden door and it slowly creak open together with the trumpets and the light inside were blinding. And the fairies head turn to me, flabbergasted and others are scared.

Naglakad lang Ako mag isa papunta sa Reyna at naririnig ko ang mga bulungan nila at nagsisiatrasan pa ang iba.

"A human!!"Napalingon ako sa Isang matandang lalake at Lima Sila na papunta sa harap ko. Nabigla Ako Ng ilabas nila Ang kanilang espada at napapikit Ako sa takot Hanggang sa marinig ko ang tunog ng nagtagpong sandata at minulat ko kaagad Ang mata ko.

Nasa harap ko Ang prinsepe. He blocked the attacked with his sword. He lean on me and smile "You okay my dear?" The men who attack me freak out and walk back and crouch to him, trembling "You have no right to attack my lady"

"We're sorry your highness. Pero isa siyang tao.."

"Well, you know why the Empress calls you here?"His voice were calm but there's a hint of growl on it

"But it's disrespectful for having a human in our land" The man on the middle raise his head "We followed the rules of the Monarchy and who ever set foot in Zendalia will be kill!"

"We're just protecting ourselves with that beast!"

"The last time we spotted ten ship spying but since the Naviex are on guard they send those ship to the bottom of the sea. At ngayon ang pinaka respetadong batas ay nadumihan hindi namin ito malalagpas we want her head!"

The pixies on the room began to murmur. Until the room starting a threat but stop as the Empress clears her throat the people turn their heads toher directions to listen.

"I didn't disobey the orders of my Emperor. Don't ever lay your fingers on this princess, she maybe maybe a guest tonight but she's still our enemy, Kaya ko kayo pinapunta ay dahil may ipapabalita Ako at kailangan ko marinig Ang mga boses niyo. Dahil kaunti nalang ang oras natin dahil ilang kaharian Ang sasakop sa acting lupain. She came here to bring us the message . It was a very hard decision to trust such incompetent soul. But my decision won't change and give her the power to lead my army.."

Nagsinghapan naman silang lahat at ang iba ay hindi makapaniwala sa kanilang narinig.

"This is a trap your majesty!"

"We can't trust a human!"

"A monster is always a monster!"

"Nilason niya ang isipan ng Reyna....!!"

The voices are deafening. The prince held my hand and walk me to the throne and turn me to face them. Nasa ilalim ako ng takot pero nakakalma ako dahil sa mga paghawak niya sa kamay ko.

"An alliance started now..!" he shouted and the pixies became furious and I saw an arrow coming to my direction. I flinched and I didn't feel anything. As I open my eyes. Someone grab the arrow its few inches away. I lean on my right and saw Luna Crest.

"My timing is perfect" he said while catching his breath. And pull me closer to him and embraced me. It was embarrassing and awkward at the same time. I rooted on my spot and my faces is about to explode.

"Luna Crest nasa harap tayo ng mga madla!!"

"Wala akong pake" there was a hint of uneasiness of his tone and his patting my head like a little girl. "Thank goodness your alright I was so worried"

"Luna crest this is awkward the people is watching us"

"Ignore them, Wala rin silang magagawa paghalikan kita sa harap nila.....just messing with yah... You!" Sabay turo niya sa prinsepe at natameme lang ito sa kanya "We need to talk"