Chapter 13: Untitled

"Ok so who is this prince? Can someone help?" "Well, there are some who might be able to. They too are Goldhart family. Don't be shocked on what I tell you OK kid?" "Would you stop calling me kid? Jeeze. Ok who is it?" "The prince is…."

Before he could say anything, we heard some rustling in the forest. "Oh, there you are Ash. We think you should see this." said the man. Then he stared at me wide eyed. "Uh you should bring him too. This is Narvian am I correct?" "Yes sir. Is there a problem?" "Follow me. Both of you."

We ran with him and saw a wounded soldier. With a warning note on him. It said: I know you are there prince Goldhart. You are also with prince Blood-dragon. Now I am sure you know who I am by now. If you don't come here soon, an old friend of both of you will be killed. Come to the dark palace by midnight tonight or well, you know what will happen. Yours. The shadow." "Don't tell me. My uncle, right? Also, you must be the prince am I right?" "Sigh yes I was going to tell you but he so rudely interrupted me." "Wait. So, you were the prince all this time? Seriously? So, do you really know who can help? Where have the Goldhart's been all this time?" "Woah slow down kid. Breathe. I know it's a lot to take in. Right now, we need to find out a plan for the dark palace by midnight. It's a good thing we both have good night vision huh?" "Oh yeah foxes have that too I forgot." So, we talked about a plan while we were in the dark forest.

After all that talking, we started heading back. That strange feeling came back. Then I stopped for a moment. "Kid you, ok?" "Yeah, I think so. Sorry my eyes turned green again, didn't they?" "Yeah, do you know why they do?" "No, I don't. But every time that feeling came when they talked about the prince, you the feeling started now it's more constant knowing that you are the prince." "Well hopefully nothing will happen to you before the dark palace tonight. If it does that old friend of ours is dead." "You know this might be a trap, right?" "Yeah, it wouldn't be the first time. Remember when they tried to capture me? I fell for their stupid traps." "Sounds like you."

We got to the palace and met the girls. "Hey honey." I said to Talia and gave her a kiss on the cheek. The boys said "EW" We all laughed. "Did we miss dinner?" "No, your actually on time." Said Talia. "Hey can someone send dinner up to my room? I'm feeling tired at the moment?" "Yeah, I'll bring it up." Said Ash. "OK thanks man." "Yeah sure." That strange feeling keeps bugging me.

I got back to the room, got cleaned up then headed to bed. I was looking at the books here then realized I had one I hadn't read yet about the Goldhart family. I thought I'd better wait until after I ate. I don't want Ash to find out. So, I took a random book that looked interesting and started looking at it. Then I heard a knock. I knew it was Ash because of that feeling. "C-Come in." I said not knowing why I was stuttering. "Here is your food. It's still hot." "Hey. Uh never mind. Thanks for the food. You can go back and eat with the rest now." I held my head feeling weird. "Hey you, ok?" "I hope so." "Something is wrong with you kid. Hope to find out soon." "Well dad is the same as me. Maybe he knows something. If I am not asleep by the time you come back with him then we can talk. I need some sleep before we leave here at midnight." "Ok then. We can just do it tomorrow. Get some rest. You sure you will be ok tomorrow?" "Who knows. If not, you have to go on or carry me your choice." "Alright then. See you later."

That night at 10:00 pm, I was careful not to wake Talia up. I got my gear on and met Ash by the gate. I started feeling strange again. This time it was starting to burn. Then I saw him come. "OK let's go." My eyes turned a blue color for night vision. His turned a purple. Oh, by the way his Tail's and ears were light and dark blue mix. "How long to the dark Palace?" I said trying not to strain. "It will be close but we will just barely make it." "Shit! OK."

I felt myself starting to sweat from the strange feeling. Hours later we were almost there. I couldn't take it and started panting really bad. "Hey kid. Kid." "Sorry Ash. I can't anymore. This strange feeling has really gotten to me. I can't walk anymore. Now is the time to choose what you want. Leave me or carry me since he wanted both of us." "Dammit! OK kid let me carry you." He lifted me up and carried me on his back. After that I blacked out. "Shit! Hang on kid. We'll help you soon." Then they got to the dark palace and the shadow was waiting for them inside.

"We are here. So where is our old friend?" "Oh, for once it wasn't a trap. Prince Ash." "Enough with the prince crap. Where is this old friend of ours." "Oh that. Bring her out boys." "Shit! No! How? We need her please. I need to find out what Narvian and my connection are. He is already this bad. He is so weak right now and blacked out." "Hmm I see. Well, that won't do me any good. Goldhart help them. Then come back to me." "Yes sir." She said. Then she turned to her form which was the same as Ash's but it was a purple color and blue mix. Lay him down here." They laid him down on a soft couch. I turned to my form as well to see if I can help. "I see you can turn. That's good." I saw the shadow was surprised as well and smiled.

She put her hand on Narvi's head. Then she closed her eyes and her hand lit up. "He needs to wake up for me to tell you both." Said the woman. "Will you be able to help us?" "I can try." "Ok he should wake up soon." The next 10 min Narvi was waking up. Except when he woke up his eyes were green. "How long have his eyes been turning green?" "I don't know. He told me when they mentioned the prince and now since I am the prince it gets worse. So, since he was kidnapped right?" "Yes." "Oh damn. Alright. Well let's see if we can get through to him." She turned to him and said. "Narvian can you hear me?" No response. "Oh, I'm sorry you go by Narvi right?" Still no response. "The prince Goldhart is here." That got Narvi's attention. "Narvi, what do you want with the prince of Goldhart?" "I-I don't know. I really don't know I need help please. I need to know." "Why does he sound so weak?" Said Ash. "He most likely has another personality." "That explains a lot." "This isn't a joke, Ash. I know you don't remember what happened back then but it was because of one of your jokes that we are not royals anymore." "Sorry. So, what do I do? What is he to me?" "Give me both your hands?" Narvi hesitantly took her hand then Ash put his hand in hers too and she connected their hands hoping they would find out. If not she would have to help.

Once she put their hands together both of them passed right out. "Good it must be working." "What is happening with them Zaira?" "They are connected with each other so they can find out what exactly they are to each other. Maybe it will bring back his memory as well and…. maybe help you." "I doubt that much. He may remember what he did but he had a good reason to do it." "Hm. Well, I see both sides to it and they are both good points so I will stay neutral on this point." Said the woman.

In about an hour they both woke up. "Hmm. Ow. Did you have to do that Ash? I still feel that." "Haha sorry kid." His eyes were still green. "Hey kid your eyes are still green. Are you feeling, ok?" "Huh Oh, are they? I still can't control what they do. Anyway at least I saw what you did. Since you remembered." "Yeah, I do. Uh hey. Uh Zaira I'm sorry about what happened back then. Uh I was only a teenager. I can't say I didn't know any better because I did. I know I was a troublemaker by then. So, uh I'm sorry. I wish there was something I can do to change what I did but it's already happened. Shadow? Or should I say Damian. Uh I could have probably dealt with it in another way. But uh now that I am 500 years old uh I'm sorry it took so long to apologize. I only knew 20 years ago that I was related to you since I lost my memory. The reason I lost my memory is that a witch cast a spell on me. She already punished me but I guess I broke the spell and did what I was supposed to do to get my memory back."

He looked at Narvi he was being too quiet. "Narvi are you ok?" no response. "Nari? Navri!" "Huh? Sorry um what did you say?" "Are you ok kid?" "Yeah sorry. That took a lot after me." "I wish I knew what I was to you. Maybe that is why my eyes are still green." "You mean you didn't find that out when you were in this situation?" said Zaira. "No, I didn't Uh I'll have Ash tell you what happened." Then when he finished, she nodded her head. "I understand. From what I hear you too have some missing memories. How old are you Narvian?" "It's Narvi and well I guess I look older than I am or older than I think. Well as other's see me, I'm only 21 years old." "Hmm I see. You're not much older than Arson." "Yeah why?" "Hmm may I touch your head?" "Yeah, sure, I guess. Anything if you can help." Then she touched my head, it was bright all of a sudden. I closed my eyes until she said I can open them.

"OK you can open them. Slowly." I slowly opened my eyes and my vision was kind of blurry. "What's wrong with my vision?" "You'll be fine. In a little bit. When you do hopefully, it will work. You will remember what you forgot." I kept blinking my eyes nervously. I was panting hard. "Kid it will be ok. It will be fine. No matter what happens I am by your side ok?" I nodded in agreement. I felt his hand on my shoulder to comfort me. Then a pain surged through me. "Argh! Ahh!" What's going on Zaira?" "Its normal Ash. He will be fine soon." "When will this pain stop?! Shit this is painful! Cough Cough" "Don't talk Narvi. Use that strength and push through the pain." Said Zaira. I didn't say anything I just continued taking the pain.

Finally, the pain was subsiding. I was starting to calm down. But I couldn't speak or move now. All I could do was hear a voice in my head to listen to it. "Narvian. It's time for you to remember what you are to the prince. He may not want to be but he has no choice. They still have a castle. They rule elsewhere now. He will not know but I will tell you. Bring your family. You will no longer have to stay in the cave. It is your choice where to live. Don't be scared of what you remember it is the past. As for the prince. He will always watch over you. Remember don't be frightened on what you see. It's not yours or his fault." Then a flash of light and images came flashing. I felt myself jerk and felt a hand hold me to steady me. As I was watching the images my face tickled. I was thinking maybe it was tears. Then I heard yelling but I couldn't do anything. All I could do is wait until all this is over.

"What's going on with him?!" "Is he really going to be, ok?! If he is not, I swear to god I will kill both of you." "I swear on my life he will be ok." Then finally the images stopped and my body was so weak. I can't move. Then I remember blacking out. The landing felt soft.

"Let him rest for a day and he will be fine. I told you it will be fine." "Sigh. You are lucky." "Damian, can we put whatever this is on hold until he is better?" "well, nothing will work until he is alive and well anyway. I need to tell you what the plan is though."

"That soldier will live don't worry. It's not too bad of a wound." "Yeah, I figured that much. So, what is the plan?" Damian leaned back and sighed. "I am sure you know what I want? You remembered what happened back then right?" "Yeah, I do. It happened a long time ago though. Is there actually any way I can fix it?" "I mean I can't think of another way to handle what you did other than what I have done to you? I don't know a proper punishment." "Haha, still the same old prince. You're still jokester?" "Uh sort of. So, uh I'm so old now. You are only 2 years older than me old man. Do we really have to do this whatever it is?" "Things have come up. So, I needed it done soon." Then Narvi started waking up. "Hmm. Ash. Are you there?" "Yeah, kid how are you feeling?" "I finally remember there is something I need to tell you. Ah." I was still a little sore and weak. "Easy now. You're still a little weak." "Haha yeah I heal fast. Don't worry. Help me sit up." Ash helped me sit up and I groaned a little.

"There. Ok so what happened? You remembered something?" "Everything. I have some news but I can't tell you here. Damian. I saw in a fountain that you will be going after my future kids. If for some reason we don't do what you want and you go after them you are dead. Now depending on what it is I will give you, my answer. It will be final." "Fine. So, I wanted to wait until you were up. So, remember what you saw in Ash's memories on what he did to me?" "Yes, but you deserved what you got. But I will hear your side of the story and then make my decision on what I should do." "Fair enough." Then he told me what happened on his side. "Hmm I see. Well, I agree he could have done it a different way. As for the way, I may have an idea of what the punishment could be. I will have to talk to Ash to see what we should do then I will make my decision." Then I went outside the castle into the forest close to the castle. "Ok so here is what I am thinking. He didn't kill anyone and he survived. But he was left with scars. I'm not saying for him to have the same thing I was thinking maybe he can serve that family for a time. How long would you think?" "Are you sure? Will their family allow it?" "I'm sure they will allow it." "Hmm why don't they decide how long." "Ok let's go."

"Damian. We are back." He sat up straight. "So, what is the verdict?" "You will remain as you are for now." "WHAT?!" "Just hear him out Damian." "FINE!" "Go on." "After you serve them for a certain amount of time, we will help you. As for the time they will choose it. You will apologize before anything else. Be sincere about it. Listen to what they said." "Sigh ok. Fair enough. Also, Narvi the only way I would hurt your children is if I was not myself and I'm being controlled." "Go with Ash. I'll be fine." "Zaira go with Ash." "Yes Ash." "Fine. Lets go."