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Chapter 11 - Memories

"Any news on my goal, Dean?" King Rodriguez played with his Sceptre not sparing him a look.

"Negatory Sire, but our spies got information that it might be in the possession of the prince" commander Dean answered still lowering his head.

"Who?" the King dropped his feet from his armchair now glaring at the commander clearly not pleased with the news.

"My king d..do you m..mean the informant or the prince?" Dean stuttered.

"The prince, you idiot!!, What's his name?" The anger of the King rising.

"My apologies, it's Prince Vincent" Dean replied.

"Hmm.. so he's the fool who dares stand in my way! How sure are your sources it might be with him?" Rodriguez relaxed into his chair, his gaze still fixed to Dean.

"It isn't certain Sire, he doesn't allow anyone into his Chambers, but he had always done this since childhood so we are not so sure it's in his possession..."

Dean paused for a moment knowing fully well if his statement ends in a bad note he'll be the one to face the consequences, "the Royal family and commander Blair's Chambers are the only ones left to inspect, but it was said the prince brought in a strange object home after their trip outside the castle".

"So we are narrowing our chances to him, alright then" the king's mood seemed to lighten up a bit. "What about that nosy commander?".

"Commander Blair is ever cautious, we haven't been able to get a substantial evidence on him yet, but he seems to be getting close to the prince, probably due to King G...".

"Never speak of that name in here!!" The King yelled. "You may continue" he added.

Dean trembled in fear, "it's probably due to the King's order".

"And my daughter? Is she treated like the Royal she is?" For the first time, the King looked worried.

"Yes, she's been treated accordingly" he answered.

"Good, good" Rodriguez nodded. "You may go now, I've had enough of your presence for one day" he waved his hand dismissing him.

"Yes my King" he bowed once more before leaving.

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~"Brother please don't go!!"

"It's the duty of the prince to represent his kingdom, I must go" he pulled his robe from his brother's clutches.

"But brother, why do you need to go, you have me?".

"I'm doing this for the kingdom!" He yelled. "Do you want to leave your life without anything to your name?".

Rodriguez stood shocked at his reply, "bu-but brother I have you!, You don't need to go for that stupid competition, what if you don't win?".

*Slap* "Enough!, If not for our accoucheuse's plea you would have been abandoned on the streets, I can't forgive you for what you did to mother!" He snarled.

Rodriguez held his cheek as the stinging sensation caused his cheek to throb in pain, he used all effort to halt the tears which were blurring his vision from flowing downwards.

"Even through your façade I know you still care for your little brother, you gave me this Jade vase for my 18th birthday, remember?" he forced a smile on his face amidst the tears which dropped slightly as he showed the vase to his older brother.

"You don't know what I care about!, did you seriously put your mind on that cheap thing I acquired along the way during a raid?" he laughed maniacally, "If I had my way, once I married the princess of Garcia, you would be on my first agenda to avoid for the rest of my life" Hartley sneered as he made his way towards the door.

"I will await your return brother" Rodriguez called out weakly, as his mood darkened.~

*Gasp* King Rodriguez scanned his Chambers, looking out the window the full moon shone brightly. "it's all in the past" he muttered to himself.

"I miss you brother" he sighed dejectedly rubbing his temples.

"If not for him, my brother would have returned" he took a handful of the bedlinen as his anger took over.

He threw the pillows at his door, not satisfied, he stood up turning over his table, breaking the Jade vase which was placed on it. He progressed to pull the curtains; ripping them, then he took some of his shoes aiming at his window causing a loud smash. His chest heaved rapidly as he was finally able to calm down.

As expected, a knock could be heard on his door, "Sire!!, Sire!!" It was Dean.

"Come in" Rodriguez called out frustrated, as he straighten out his robe.

"Sire.." Dean paused as he took in the sight before him, there was a pillow which laid on the floor not too far from his feet, lots of broken glasses laid on the ground, the table had been turned over, the King's favorite Jade vase had been smashed, the curtains in pieces, "are you alright my King?" He got over his momentary shock as he looked at the King's bloodshot eyes. Had he been crying?, What caused him to be in such a rage?.

"Just get a servant to clean this up" he looked over at the mess he made as his eyes lingered on his Jade vase *sigh*. "And get me a new vase just like that" he pointed at his broken Jade vase.

"It will be done" Dean replied before heading out to call a maidservant.

"I will get my revenge" Rodriguez muttered to himself, a glint of murderous intentions present.