Stranger

"butterflies goes winging 
birds flocking together singing,

Spring flowers bloom 
the sunlight runs along the hills

and laugh among the grasses,,,,,,,"

" when you are reading, it's seems so interesting " a young girl said, she was sitting facing the other who was reading

" I've read this book so many times but it's still my favorite, you want to try,,," she said smiling back

" no I think you are better, I'll be your listener,,,, let's go your father said he will arrive soon"

The two girls stood up, and went to the main house, while they were walking they met sir mun, they bowed to him for greetings, sir mun smiled at them, in that moment they went to the main house, the maids served tea to them

" you still read that book,,, it must be hard for you to stay here alone" sir mun said to her

"aaah! no, father, i just love the book, and I have calla " she said looking and sir mun and grabbing the book

Sir mun sipped on his tea and he smiled

" did you give a thought about what I told you"

The girl looked at sir mun, and her eyes were shaking" aah! about that,,,," while she was about to talk, sir mun " the prince's birthday is in two days, you should prepare yourself,your are going to the palace,you'll meet him"

Sir mun stood up and went, she was left there, she clenched her fists while grabbing on her cloths.

( her name is iris the daughter of sir mun, she has long black hair, she likes white and purple, she likes flowers, she's beautiful,and loves reading)

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*at the palace*

*bureau office*

Haru was sitting with Kai arranging papers and books with other men in the room , officer Willy comes in everyone stood up quickly to pay him respect by bowing to him, he looked around and walk around and touching the desks, telling them to be more attentive to everything, he suddenly stood in front of haru, and stared at him up and down, haru swallow hard, officer Willy cleared his throat " you,,," haru looked at him" follow me", haru followed officer haru

" I knew you were bad at this work,,,, you misplace things whenever I send you to the library " officer Willy said to haru, more like scolding him, haru was so confused, trying to apologize, but officer Willy continued talking "but,, I don't understand how,,, how this happened but you won't be working with us,,,, take care of his highness " officer Willy said while tapping his shoulder, haru got promoted to be a guard of prince Ahn, he was given new uniform which stands for the prince's guards, he immediately went to the chambers of the prince to pay respects, he entered prince Ahn room while Ahn was preparing himself to go for arrow shooting, haru entered and bowed for greetings

" you look different,,, father was so happy with what happened last time,,, so I asked him, to give me you, as my guard,,, how do yo feel" prince Ahn said happily and proudly

" am so grateful your highness " haru said to him, with a serious face,

Prince Ahn smiled " from now on everything will change,,, let's go,,", they went to the field for arrow shooting, prince Ahn is good at arrow shooting, he was smiling all the time

" isn't it perfect" he looked at haru while showing him how good he is with shooting " wait,,,,I don't even know your name" , then haru told him his fake name" dan"

" dan,,, dan you want to try", Ahn handed him the bow and arrow, haru held them both, he targeted the bullseye and he shot at the right spot, Prince Ahn was shocked and clapped for him, in that moment her highness sala came,

the maid quickly told Ahn, he turned around

" mother you are here ", they went to sit somewhere ( an open hat house)

" mother i didn't know you were coming" Ahn asked his mother

" shouldn't you take a rest, you practice a lot,,, is it to impress the king?"Sala said to Ahn

" mother don't worry about me,,,, I like it,,,, so mother why did you suddenly want to see me"

Sala sighed and said to him" it's your birthday tomorrow and a lot of people are coming, including sir mun's daughter, you should get close"

Ahn looked as if he didn't want, but he went a long with it" mother don't worry I'll try my best " they became silent for a while " you brought another guard?" Sala asked prince Ahn " yes he'll be working for me", and her highness stood up"I'll be going, make sure to take a rest, and prepare "

Prince Ahn's mood changed and he stood " I think we'll be done for today " and then they went.

When haru reached home, it was late, he went to caas's small room, she was sleeping, haru got a blanket and covered her• how can she sleep so peaceful, but super stubborn when she wakes up• caas opened her eyes, even though she was sleepy and her voice was breaking " you,,, ar,,e here, you are late, you must be tired " haru smiled at her and said in a whisper voice " am sorry i didn't mean to wake you,,, don't worry about me,,,, go back to sleep ", he patted her head smoothly and she fell asleep again, haru went outside he met seff, they sat outside side talking

" now I'll be with the prince all the time" haru said to seff

" you've come so far,,,, I think you are doing great " seff said to haru

" I found information about the mask man, his wife lives in dangali village" seff said

"Really,,,, what about the man" haru was in shock

Seff sighed and said " the man after some months he never went back home even now"

" we must meet his wife" haru said thinking hard, more like he's a little bit panicking

" don't worry I will go to dangali village and find out, stay here with caas and focus on finding that book," seff said to haru, because haru seemed like he wasn't feeling good about it

They stayed for a while talking

( because of what happened 7 years ago, haru still have a bad memory about it, and it scares him)

*The same night at dangali village*

Two people approached a house hold, then suddenly two guards came to attack them " who are you,,, stay there" in that moment sir Nim came out of the house,when he saw the people he quickly told the guards " drop your weapons now" , they dropped their weapons, sir Nim approached the two people and he knelt down to bow for respect " your highness"

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* at the palace *

*It's prince Ahn's birthday *

Everyone at the palace is busy, some are cleaning, some are decorating, everything is being done.

* sala's chambers *

* laughing *

" I guess today is a bright day, your highness, congratulations for Prince Jo Ahns birthday"sir mun said her highness, she smiled " I can say everything is a blessing right now, now that your daughter is here, it's a good thing,,,,, I heard that you like books,,, isn't it interesting "

her highness said, to sir mun and also to iris,

They talked for a while.

Prince Ahn was preparing, as always he looked nice in what he wears, his maid were congratulating him and complimenting him, haru was standing outside, then he suddenly went because he wanted to use the restroom, but instead he went somewhere else, he looked around to see if there's no one.

Iris entered the royal library, she started looking around "wah this library is big", then she started getting some books, while she grabbed one book which she got interested to, she moved backwards trying to approach the chair while reading and smiling,she slipped, before she could fall someone grabbed her, holding her back and the waist, when she opened her eyes, she was in shock her eyes widened she got a hiccup

" are you alright " haru asked iris, then she replied while nodding " your,,, your han,,d", haru quickly let go of her, puzzled iris sighed and " I'm I've got to go,,, thank you ", she quickly went, haru was left in puzzles too, but he went on with searching,

The party went on, Prince Ahn met iris, even though they were not smiling to each other, but everyone managed to be happy and enjoyed the party

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* the king's chambers *

While the king was laying sleeping, someone broke in the king's room silently and slowly holding a sword and was approaching the king,,,,,