Days has past after my talk with my uncle I am currently preparing for the engagement ceremony. My frustration does not subside but what can I do? I am trap and no way to went to.
But if he think that he has already succeeded then his wrong. I will do every thing in my power to retrieve my amulet. Even if it takes years I will patiently waits.
Her thoughts were cut short when she heard a knock before the door simply open. " The Lord asked if the princess have already done preparing for the ceremony." reported by the butler.
She nodded as a confirmation to the butlers inquiry. " The Lord wishes to see the princess before leaving to the ceremony hall. The Lord is currently waiting for the princess in his study." Again, she nodded before following the butler to Lei Mo's study.
The butler knock and informed her arrival, then opened the door for her. She walked in before he closed the door and left. Crescent looked at the serious face of his uncle waiting for him to talk.
" After the ceremony, you will be leaving to the West. Don't forget what I have told you. I will be giving you a year to complete your mission. Failure is not an option." begins by Lord Lei Mo.
" As you wish, My Lord." answered by Crescent
Lord Lei Mo stands up from his sit and approached Crescent. Offering his hand to escort her to the Engagement Hall.
Entering the celebration hall, Crescent could not help but admire the decorations done for the this event. Glancing from there and here, she could not help but smiles from what she sees. She loves how the flowers dances in the air and a gently breeze carries their scent to her. And also she could not help to stretch her smile further upon seeing the faces of the people who were present for the event.
Wolves, foxes, dogs and rats like people were present. They were humans but acts like animals. This disgusting people did not failed to attended this event. They formed groups, gossip and verbally attacts one another. They boast they wealth, status and success. Flaunting that they were affluent and bless while they laugh to the misfortunes of others.
With the escort of Lord Lei Mo, Crescent was welcomed by the people in the halls. She watch as they bow their heads and greets her and her uncle. Upon reaching the altar, her gaze was met by the stoic demon prince.
The ceremony was short, the priest only asked for her and the princes hand to place in the bible and repeat what the priest has said. After blessing them, the priest tied a golden ribbon on her wrist; stating that she was now bound to other while he tied a red ribbon to the prince; stating that he now he has someone to protect. Of course the prince does not understand the meaning behind the tied ribbons, for this is a human tradition. He does not care what the priest was doing, nor does he cares to know the meaning of the ribbons and its color. And of course, the acts of putting his hands on the bible utters the words the priest has said, he does not know. He only cares to finished the ceremony and be done with it.
After the priest announced that they were now engage he did not hesitate to retrieved his hands back and step down in the altar, leaving Crescent standing there alone.
Dismissing the rude actions of the demon prince, the people still approached and congratulates them. Foods and Drinks were delivered and Musics were played.
The people laugh, drink and dance for this joyous occation but Crescent could not find herself to participate in this event.
She stays by the side of the stoic princes, accepting the congratulations and blessings of the people robotically. They did not even dance together but nonetheless Crescent thanks that the princes did not demand such actions to her.
The celebration has finished at midday and the West entourage prepares to depart from the East. Songs and Cheers could be heard everywhere, roses and ribbons were throwns; The citizens wish for the safe journey of their guest back to the West.
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Crescent watch as the gates of the Easther Capital closes. Watching it as it become smaller and smaller the further her carriage takes her away to the west.
" This will not be the last time that we have to see each other. I promise you, I will return and claimed you. I will set you free from those parasites that harms you. I will take you back. You're mine and I am yours.
Hear my vows." Crescent promised.
Tiny spectars appears and surround Crescent wrist, ingraving a crest with a haft moon and sun creating a perfect circle with a while lutos as its center, then dissapeared.
Oblivious of what has transpired, Crescent take her gaze back and faced the West. Determinations could be seen in her eyes.
Determine to fulfill her promise and bravely face the upcoming obstacles she will meet in the West.