World 3.17

Ruru knew that Wuwu was just playing some jokes on him. He knew that the man would never do such bold things.

He was so desperate for the bid but he should compress his inner self as the Crown Prince. 

He gritted his teeth the moment he saw Wuwu smirking secretly "How dare you mock me! You little--" the hem of his robe suddenly caught on the corner of the table, Ru Xian quickly lost his balance that ended him collapsing on Wuwu's top. 

Ruru's hand landed on the other man's chest. His face quickly turned red, then his heart skipped a bit. Wuwu, on the other hand, was confidently looking at him smiling like an idiot.

"You!" He was going to slap the male but Wuwu's hands were fast enough to grab his waist.

Their faces lead to each other's eyes, Ruru becomes silent, Wuwu draws a mischievous smile on his face "Ruru, you are so aggressive" 

It was enough to snap Ruru back, and he quickly pushed Wuwu away.

"Wu Xiao!!" He snarled

Wuwu jolted and looked at him, and then after a few seconds "pfft!!" He sanked down on the floor, laughing and holding his stomach.

He was slamming his other hand on the shiny wood under him "Ruru! PUHAHA!!! Your face is so red!" He exclaimed

The Prince sprang up as he quickly cover his face using his wide sleeves "How dare you.." he uttered

Wuwu paused and sat, and then he looked at Ruru. "I was just teasing you" he said, the Prince gave him a sharp glare and then he dashed outside with his red ears.

{Oh? He's really pissed?}

"Whatever!" Wuwu stood up and shake his clothing, he was going to stroll outside, like Chen Lou said; he can do the things he wants inside the kingdom. 

He remembered the magnolia tree last night, it was a good place to take a nap. He was gasping for air the moment he reached the tree. He dropped his body comfortably and then he looked up at the soft and white flowers above him.

"This tree reminds me of the first world" he uttered

Wuwu put his hands behind his head crossing his feet.

'ALERT! ALERT! NEW INFORMATION ACQUIRED!'

{Oh? What is it?}

Wuwu remembered the magical pen hanging on his neck, he took it out to press the button.

'THE SYSTEM WILL LET YOU INVADE RURU'S DEEP CONSCIOUSNESS, IT CONTAINS A HIDDEN MEMORY'

The system was flashing green in front of him while his eyes just traced it.

'PLEASE CLOSE YOUR EYES, HOST!'

Yang closed his eyes and then he heard the system count...

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1…

"Xian?"

"Xian? Where are you?"

There was a young kid, probably a grade school age at Yang's World. His hair was long with a bun on top, it was black but light brown when hit by the moonlight. The kid was Wuwu, definitely. 

"Xian! Come on! Come out...I'm hungry!" Little Wuwu snorted crossing his arms.

There was another kid, behind the bush. He was very careful, covering his mouth; not even making a sound.

His skin was white like porcelain, it was probably because of the royal blood flowing inside his veins. His hair was black, his phoenix golden eyes squinted as he released a small chuckle. 

"Xian?!" Another little voice called him out. He then slowly moved behind the bushes, following little Wuwu. He can see that his playmate was already pissed off. They were playing hide and seek and it was almost half an hour, he was so good at hiding.

Little Wuwu was busy searching when he jumped from behind. Their small bodies rolled on the grassland. 

"Ow!" Little Wuwu whined the moment they stopped rolling.

Little Xian stood up shaking the dust on his robe. "You lose again!" He exclaimed, pointing his index finger to little Wuwu

Little Wuwu sat up and crossed his arms "It's because you are good at hiding!" he snorted

The other kid found it amusing so he laughed his heart out after seeing his playmate's reaction. Little Xian was laughing with his big smile, his eyes were almost tearing up from happiness. 

Yang froze, he couldn't talk. It was really Ruru, the kid Ruru was very happy at that moment. It was just a memory but his heart suddenly felt a sympathy, he wanted to see that smile again.

"Xian! Can I see your tail?!" 

Little Wuwu sprang up from excitement after chanting those words. 

Little Ruru fidget his fingers but you can see a sorrowful face from him. 

"J-Just turned around" he uttered

The other kid cheerfully turned his back, he was so excited to see his playmate's trick. It was the first time for him to meet such a gifted child.

"Ru Xian!!!!" 

A raging voice dominated the area, it caused the two kids to jolt. The quiet Village they're into turned into a fearsome place when hundreds of palace guards circle around them. They gathered all of the people, pointing their swords and weapons at them.

The royal highness, Ru Zhen, stepped down from the carriage. His face was fierce and he could kill someone just by glaring at them.

"Ru Xian!!" He yelled, it caused little Xian to take a step back.

Little Wuwu held his hand "Don't be afraid Xian" he said, holding the other kid's sweating and trembling palm.

Ru Zhen ordered the guard to separate the two, and they grabbed the two kids away from each other. 

The leader with a general arm band on his arms stepped forward "The Prince was missing for almost a week, any lowlife dares to sabotage the Young Prince may step forward" he said with his high deep voice.

The people on the Village started to shake their heads, indicating that they are not involved in the evil thing.

"Your highness!!! You are mistaking everything!" Little Xian kneeled down "No one sabotages me! It's my fault father!" He exclaimed

Ru Zhen gritted his teeth "Who dares to brainwash my son will receive death!" He sneered, as anger overtook him. His gaze went to the kid that was holding his son's hand a while ago "Bring that kid here!" He ordered

The guard hurriedly pulled little Wuwu towards the king, the kid tried to struggle but he just received a kick from the palace guards. 

Little Xian saw it, he saw how his only playmate whined in pain.

"Father!! Stop! I'm begging you!!" His eyes welled up in tears.

Little Xian wanted to save him like what he did to him. But what can he do? He's just a child, no power. He wanted to run away, far away from reality. He wanted to escape from his destiny.

The village knew about him, yet they accepted him. The people here are home for Ru Xian. They knew about his true form, as a child wolf. They never cursed him. The villagers were always giving him a warm smile and delicious foods. He wanted to stay with them forever.

"Such a young age to commit a crime!" Ru Zhen once again yelled. "You lowlife dares to kidnap the Young Prince!!" He rage out

Trembling a little , Wuwu tried to open his eyes from the beating he received. "We love Xian! We will never leave him!" His voice was cracking but still managed to say the words back.

The villagers protested, one by one. They started to fight, their temper intertwined with anger. The King Ru Zhen was indeed heartless "Burn their houses!" He ordered.

As the fire eats everything, little Wuwu's heart is filled with hatred and agony. He ran back to his house, trying to save his sick grandfather, but it was too late, fire was everywhere.

Ru Xian managed to get away from the guards, he ran to Wuwu's pace, but it was too late. The smile from his cheerful playmate was gone.

Wuwu was standing in front of his burning house, he fell down on his knees.

"I-I'm sorry…" Ru Xian uttered in sadness. 

Wuwu clenched the rock inside his fist, his heart was raging in anger.

"Get away from me!!!" He yelled, throwing the rock onto Xian's direction.

Xian fell on the ground, crying. "I-I'm s-sorry…" he uttered

The guard who was chasing the young prince saw everything, he didn't hesitate to pull out his sword, charging it directly to Wuwu.

Everything went blank to Ru Xian's eyes. He saw how the sword pierce the kid in front of him. 

He crawled towards Wuwu, embraced him tightly. His eyes were welling in tears. "Don't die...p-please...d-don't leave me..p-p-pleaseee" he pleaded

He saw Wuwu's face in agony, blood was covering his body. The anger on his face a while ago was gone.

Ru Xian held his hand "D-Don't l-leave me...p-please...I-I'm sorry.." he begged

Little Wuwu let his cold hand touch Ru Xian's cheeks for the last time, he gasped. He managed to pinch his playmate's face until a languid smile stretched his lips "X-Xian..I-m s-sorry, w-we can't play a-a-anym-more.." his words were contradicting his breath 

"Please live for me…"