My Knight Rescuer is a Jerk! So Why should I ignore the Prince?
"Always remember, no matter how much a fae may seem like they experience emotions, no matter how human like a fae may behave...a fae can never be a human." The Keybearer. A young maiden from another world foretold by ancient prophesy, destined to collect the seven keys and save the world. Surely that's the kind of story that finds some plucky high schooler dreaming of adventure and whisks them off to find their true love, right? Overworked salary women like Emily have long passed the point where such fantasies can come true, and even if they did, it's not like she'd know the first thing about what to do. ...So of course, nobody even bothered to ask her before dropping her into an entirely new world full of magic and danger. Like the three hungry orcs eyeing her as soon as she wakes up. "What do you mean I can sense the keys if I use magic?! What magic?!" If Emily could, she'd have immediately issued a rejection letter, but unfortunately, the only way back is to finish her quest somehow. But it's not all danger and confusion. The knight who rushed into battle to save her is charming and kind and gorgeous, and the beautiful and lonely prince has a soft and kind smile only for her. If everyone she meets along the way is like them... Well. It can't be that bad, right? "...--I'VE BEEN KIDNAPPED BY A PAINTING?!"
Forty-Eighth
They wandered a bit in the gardens when she could see that he was flagging from the day's activities and probably needed a break.
Well, the same could be said for myself too.
The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows throughout the land as golden rays of sunlight filtered through leaves and branches alike as if dancing above them all, bringing forth warmth and brightness to the surrounding area.
Even more stunning was the vibrant color that now streaked through everything the fading sunlight touched, painting the land and sky colors of pink, purple, and orange.
With a content sigh, she let herself settle into an outdoor swing that overlooked the water fountain behind the palace.
From where they sat, she could watch colorful koi swim around eager for evening meals.
She let her eyelids slip shut, sighing happily at the sound of the fountains and the pleasant breeze ruffling through her hair.
So comfortable and pleasant...