CHAPTER 06: THE LOST PRINCE RETURN
Later that day prince Lawrence after the eventful meeting with his twin brother he decided to confront his father about his brother.he found his father getting ready for court meeting in his royal attire.
"Father can I talk to you? Lawrence asked his father.
" About what? Is anything giving you a hard time? King Alaric asked
Lawrence sighed"no father it's about my brother,you didn't tell me I had a brother am I supposed to never no?"
King Alaric frowned anger clouded his eyes"you've no brother Lawrence he was not a normal child he was cursed I can't keep around a cursed bastard!!" He yelled
Lawrence jaw clenched "the bastard you say is your son and my twin brother!! And guess what I'll do?I'm going to bring him back!"Lawrence spat
King Alaric laughed maniacally " you can't son he was dead after he was born I made sure of it ,now if you've nothing to say I've courtroom drama to attend" he started going out but Lawrence's next words altered his steps
" He's alive father and healthy at that I've met him today maybe you should ask your guard oziel if he did kill him? Lawrence said while smirking he left the king dumbfounded
"What's did you do?I heard you arguing with his majesty" Aegeus asked prince Lawrence because he heard noises inside the chamber
Lawrence grinned" nothing you should worry about Aegeus but we've something important to do but let me talk with my mother then we'll go"
"Where? where are we going Lawrence?" Aegeus asked
Lawrence grin fell replaced by determination look in his eyes"to bring Leong home!" Then he disappeared inside his chamber leaving Aegeus behind.
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Priest Melbourne was preparing medicine for his wound when he heard rustling of leaves he turned around to find leong back with fierce expression on his face.
"Leong what took you so long?" Priest Melbourne asked.
Leong neared priest Melbourne then sat down "I've met someone today"
Priest Melbourne narrowed his eyes"who Leong?I hope you didn't cause any trouble!or did you get caught?" Priest Melbourne asked.
" Relax Melbourne I didn't get caught nor cause trouble but I met him"Leong said
Priest Melbourne kept frowning" him who leong?I don't understand".
Leong muttered in low voice" I've met my twin brother Lawrence today while I was playing with haemal"
Priest Melbourne eyes widened" prince Lawrence?"
Leong sighed" yes Lawrence! he wanted to take me back with him!"
" And do you want to go back?to the palace?"priest asked
" I thought I was not allowed to go? Leong asked
Priest Melbourne strengthened his robe "I've guess it's time you've to fight your destiny and for I know Lawrence he might have talked with the his majesty or his royal highness he won't back down without a fight"
Leong nodded"I think so too but I'm afraid they'll not accept me" he sighed while looking down but before priest Melbourne can rebuke Leong's sentence another voice sounded behind them
"They will accept you I'll make sure of that" the voice claimed
Leong turned around"Lawrence?? how did you get here?" Leong exclaimed
Lawrence stepped foward he sat beside his twin brother " Aegeus helped me" he then greeted Melbourne
"You're welcome your highness" priest Melbourne bowed his head paying respect to prince Lawrence
Lawrence shifted his attention to Leong " I've talked to father and mother they would like to see you don't be afraid mother is happy to hear you're coming with me home"
Leong nodded reluctantly at his brother agreeing to return back to Tenerife. He turned to priest Melbourne and he nodded his head at him
" Behave I'll be coming to check on you two"Melbourne told them
" Ok I'll behave father"he winked at Melbourne. They then hugged and prince Lawrence leong and Aegeus started their journey to the kingdom.
When they reached in Tenerife all eyes were on them many gasped seeing Leong eyes and how they looked alike. They reached palace the guards bowed down allowing them to enter Lawrence took Leong to courtroom where their parents were.
Queen Imogen gasped seeing Leong there tears started dropping down her cheeks she then lung herself to Leong making them almost fall down.
"My son! You're here! I'm really sorry for abandoning you I didn't have a choice the prophecy said…." She was cut by Leong sharp voice
" You did have a choice rather than fulfill that stupid prophecy! But I guess it's fine maybe I was not that important to you"Leong said
" No it was my fault I agreed to Alaric stupid orders please forgive me son" queen Imogen put her hands together begging her son forgiveness
" I've forgiven you long time please don't beg me it's feels weird"Leong said that while chuckling and scratching his head in embarrassment
Lawrence who hadn't said anything till now he laughed at his brother behavior then looked expectantly at his father,his father steeped foward and hugged leong.leong jaw dropped
" Welcome home son I'm sorry for casting you out hope you'll forgive me"king Alaric said.leong nodded then his father ordered Lawrence to show Leong his chamber.
After they left the courtroom Lawrence left Leong in his chamber to freshen up and he went to horse's stable
After Leong finished his bath he got out and found guards outside his chamber "hello what are your names?" He excitedly asked the guards
"I'm Aeron and he's Dain " The first guard who introduced himself as Aeron replied.
"You look like Aegeus are related by any chance?" Leong asked
"Yes your highness he's my brother" Aeron replied again.
Leong moved his hand foward "be my friend Aeron?" He said expectantly
Aeron smiled widely he shook his hand with Leong hand "friends" he said
"Ok I'll see you later I'm going to find my bunny haemal" he disappeared outside
After finding his bunny haemal he decided to return to Lawrence's chamber but he stumbled and fell down he glanced at the scratches on his hands then turned back to the one who made him fall he expected to find maybe a guard or some other guy but no he found a princess dressed neatly.
"You're the cursed prince?I heard Lawrence talking with Aegeus" she asked while smirking but her eyes had no emotions
Leong shook dust on his hand and stood up he brought foward his " yes I'm Leong Lawrence's twin brother". but she didn't accept Leong's hand she stepped foward and stomped on Leong's boots while her hands grabbed Leong's face tightly that she left marks
"I'm princess Tovah and if I were you I would not engage myself in anything just lay low the throne is my mine !! Understand bastard?" She yelled.
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