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❗RAO P.O.V.❗
We saw fire spreading everywhere. From Trees to more houses.Colt and I decided to split ways and help the villagers. Not only fire , There were explosion happening in certain places. I Had to take every step carefully. As a crown prince it was ny duty.
I could hear children screaming in panic. People were running from here to there. It was impossible to calm them down. ran to the other side.
I felt like I passed someone right beside me. A girl ran to the opposite side of me.
Suddenly ...I stopped.
Everything went silent.
I couldnt hear any more running...so she stopped too?
In the opposite side,
Facing backwards,
For a second, Everthing else dissappeared.
All I could hear was my heartbeats.
Unexpectedly, Beating fast as lightning.
I stopped and stood like that for a second.
Knowing that someone on the other side,
Is the person I feel like I've been looking for all this time,
But I couldnt gather enough courage to look back,
R, "(What's happening to me_﹉_﹉_﹉)"
At once, we both turned around.
The hood She wore fell off her head. I saw clearly
R, "(L....o...Lora...?)"
🔥🔥❌❌ BOOM 🔥🔥❌❌
Another explosion happened. Before I could think of anything else, She ran away from my sight. I tried to stop her but instead, I stopped myself. It has to be an....Illusion.
My only priority is to save the others. I saw a crowd infront of a burning house. A woman was crying while calling out her son who seemed to be stuck inside the fire. The fire was spreading too quickly. No one dared to enter the house. In a second I heard them saying, "She went in", "A miss went in to save him". I was frightened...at the same time surprised. What kind of bravery can actually lead someone to the fire.
I waited for them to come out Just like everyone else. They again spoke up, "They're here", "Make way." "She's here.She saved the child."
I gave my all to cut the crowd and find out who saved him but it was too late. The person already left . I kept wondering around thinking who could it be. I suddenly saw Ren.
As an old enemy/friend, It's normal to talk in such situations. I took a few steps toward Ren. Then I noticed the other person beside him.
R, "(How is it possible...!
I thought....It was my illusions...Was it really her?...
The girl I've been dreaming of, Not knowing who she is. Who knew we would meet like this. But, I searched all over the village for her. Why would she suddenly appear now?
Ren looks close with her. Are they related?)"
Trying to control my emotions I carefully started a conversation with Ren. In an excuse that I can throughly accept the fact that I found her. My only need. But my shuttering words were so odvious, Anyone can tell how nervous I am. I asked about their relation and She turned out to be Ren's cousin. Before I could think more about it, Colt came running and imformed me about few suspicious people. I had to leave even when I didnt want to. I...wanted to stay there...Beside her. But I might lose her again.
We stopped outside the palace gate. Few guards were standing infront of us.Their
outfits were mixed color of red and black.
The Palace flag was also changed from Rowan kingdom to a red-black kingdom flag.
C, "Looks like they took over the Rowan kingdom."
I stared at the flag, Trying to figure out the kingdom.
C, "But it's only possible after taking down the king."
R, "King.....FATHER!"
I tried to run inside but the guards stopped them with their sharp swords. Colt and I ended uo having a long fight. They suddenly allowed us to go in. Colt searched the room but no one was present there. We finally Entered Sister Ellie's room and met everyone there. The whole Rowan family were being captured there. As soon As we went in They all turned more worried than ever. I couldnt understand the situation. Stilla came running and hugged me.Only My father wasnt present there.
Someone entered the room and I came across to know that my friend Carson, The crown prince of Sabe Kingdom has took over the Rowan. That was the biggest betrayal I ever faces in my life. I was in a shock.
We were all helpless. Moreover, My family didnt want me to take any action since They wanted to protect me as a Crown prince. If anything happens to me, The sabe might end up ruling over it.
Carson cleared out that If we accept the marriage proposal, He'll keep treating us as Royals.
I though about my sister who seemed to be in need of care. helplessly, the offer was accepted by the Rowans.
I kept myself locked for a week. Thinking what I can do for my family. It was useless in every way.
One day, Stilla paid me a visit. She was too depressed with the situation but when she entered my room, I saw hope inside her. She was hoping for me to do something.I cant tell where the idea of running away landed inside her mind but she was confident in the plan.
I shared the plan with Colt and we both made a map to safely escape from the castle. At night, According to the plan, Colt distracted the guards and we safely reached the field.
Colt was insisting to stay back and protect my family. No one can break his stubborn decision. We left for the destination.
Stilla kept giving me direction while I controled the horse.She took us in deep forest. At last we stopped behind a bush. We both got off the horse and I've set it free. We walked a little then suddenly she ran toward someone happily. I cleared the trees around to see clearly. Stilla ran and hugged someone tightly.
I stood there for a second hesitating to show myself. I saw Ren and Stilla. But soon someone else was visible too . I found her again. Those feeling inside were rising up again but I tried to hold them back and act like strangers.
IT seemed like they already have a plan
We kept walking until we bumped in to some random north villagers. They allowed us to stay in their house. Our plan was to ask help from the North kingdom.Later Stilla insisted on staying there with the villagers. I couldnt disagree that it would be much safer. We decided to settle down and keep a low profile.
The thoughts about saving my family from his captive was eating up my mind. For stilla, I never showed my concerns. She was happier everyday.
As for that Girl, Staring at her is enough for me. There was a time when I wanted her too badly. But now that she's right infront my eyes, I want to hold her and talk with her like How i did in my dreams.It might never happen.