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I locked myself in the room. Not talking with anyone. My hands were shaking after the sin I've committed. I killed her with my own hands. I let her go.
Just then I heard knocks on the door. Stilla came in. She looked tired and worried. She saw me in the corner and ran to me,
S,"Brother, What's wrong-"
Knowing that she's not my real Stilla, I cant see her anymore.She pretended to be someone else for a whole year.
S,"Rao, What happened?"
R,"Stilla....she's dead...You're not my real sister."
I saw her going silent. She looked down on the floor for a second then looked up to me. Her eyes were teary.
S,"So....you found out...."
A long silence filled the room. We both didnt move an inch.
S,"Im going back soon...Just wanted you to know ....Im really thankful to you. You stood by my side the whole time.
The day I got stuck in her body....I was scared and didnt know what to do. I followed Stilla's memory and reached the castle.I was even more scared thinking that she's a princess....everyone around her might be strict and cold.
But you embraced me and made me feel like home. You made sure I wasnt scared
anymore. Im jealous of Stilla to have a family member like you. I never had a family. So it was a new experience for me...."
R,"Why did she....kill herself? Was I not good ...enough?"
S,"She thought of you as the most protective brother. It's just that....the time was bad. "
I turned around and punched my fist on the wall. I leaned my head on it and recalled all those moments when I saw her being sad and angry. Instead of Pushing away Ren...I should've been there for her.
S,"We've spent a year together. Was I really that much of a burden to you-"
I couldnt let her finish those words. I hugged her tightly around my arms. Because of her....I never felt the missing part of Stilla.
R,"You're not Stilla. Whoever you are, I'll always be the protective brother and you'll always be my adorable sis. Thank you too...for staying with me in my hard times."
We parted and I saw her smiling. I smiled back at her. Not to make it long, I flicked her forhead Like I always do.
S,"Ouch- That hurts."
R,"You deserve it. Well now...about you leaving...What should I call you?"
S,"Im Astrid. Nice to meet you."
R,"Im Prince Rao of Rowan kingdom. Nice to meet you too."
S,"...Lora was my best friend back in the real world. She went through a lot to find me.
Can I ask a favor?"
R,"go for it."
S,"There will be a lot of guards to catch us. Can You ensure our safety?"
R,"I'll try...for you."
Few hour later I heard the news of them running away. As promised I hid myself in a mask and joined the guards with horses. Everytime they guessed the direction to catch them I somehow managed to confuse them.
In the end I was left behind. By the time I reached The guards caugth them. Just then I saw a bright door appearing. It was so bright that everyone covered their eyes. When the light went off, Stilla and Lora was gone. When the other guards spreads out to looks for them, I went closer to the place where the door appeared. I touched in my imagination.
I wanted to join them. I wanted to visit their world too. I dont belong here. In a world where You're valued until you're a royal. Everything here is about winning. I bet they live happily in their world. I wanted to see her again...I want to apologise to her. For everything I did. The difference of two worlds in too much. I want to spend more time together.
Bythe timw passed, My curiousity and wants were getting stronger. At last I visited my teached. As usual he was locked in his room.He wasnt surprised to see me.
Ft,"What brings you here Prince Rao."
R,"I....I wa-"
Ft,"I heard they left. Are you curious about something?"
R,"That girl...the time traveler. She traveled to this world. Is it not possible for me to go there?"
Ft,"…"
He's silence said everything. I was about to leave with my embarassed face just then he replied.
Ft,"You want to travel to that world...I see."
R,"Do you know the way?"
Ft,"There's a few task you need to complete."
R,"Task...? what kind?"
FT,"Every time traveler need to finish task for the door to appear. If you success, You can travel to their world."
R,"I can do anything."
Ft,"Then...how about Winning the Rowan kingdom back from King Carson. Can you do it?"