"I've heard 4th Prince will be coming from his journey tomorrow", said Peter.
-"That's great, it's been so long since I've seen him. I'll have to discuss with him about the Legend of Golden Book".
Arthur's relationship with 4th Prince Phillip has always been friendly. Prince Phillip has no interest on the throne but since they were kids he noticed how perfect Arthur would be as King even though he acts clumsy in front of court. Phillip works for High priestess Aurora who he has liked from childhood.
Next day
5th Prince Phillip arrived at the imperial palace
Arthur smiled seeing him,"You've taken quite a long time brother".
-"I didn't expect you'd miss me so much that you'll welcome me at the gate", Phillip replied smiling.
They hugged each other.
-"How have you been brother?"
-"Well it was a long trip but I found what High priestess was looking for".
-"You really can travel miles for her".
-"Hmm, okay now I'll have to see her soon, see you later", Phillip winked.
-"Alright Lover before brother it is", Arthur fake weeped.
"You got it right", Phillip chuckled.
"I'll come to see you two later", Arthur smiled.
Phillip nodded and left for High Priestess's room.
He couldn't run inside the corridor so he paced fast with a big smile on his face. Before knocking he took a deep breathe, he was going to see love of his life after 3 months. Phillip went to Mount Carazan to find the magical redwood tree. He had to get it's leaf because Priestess Aurora's mana was decreasing.
He slowly knocked the door 3 times and a sweet calm voice called out, "Come in". He had been craving for this voice for so long, it felt like as if someone gave him a bread when he was famished for years. He slowly turned the door knob and walked in. Priestess Aurora was writing in her daily scroll. He was awestruck seeing her beauty. Her long violet hair covered the carpet she was sitting on, her pink eyes glistened seeing him. She was wearing her regular apparel, golden robe.
"I've been waiting for you for so long", she smiled softly. She slowly tried to get up, she was weak from decreasing mana. Phillip rushed to her and held on to her tightly, "You don't have to worry anymore, I've brought what you were looking for".
-"I know I can count on you", he leaned her head on his shoulder, "To be honest, I misser you".
Phillip's face turned red, he thought, 'how could she say something like this with a straight face?'
Aurora had been learning magic since she was three. She was so into it that she hardly got out to play like other kids would. She was the best disciple of former High priest who later made her his heir. When Aurora used to learn magic as a kid, Prince Phillip would sneak in and watch her. Their eyes met several times which Aurora used to reply with a smile and Phillip would run away with red face. Due to so much distance with real world Aurora didn't understand his feelings for her.
"Let's start it before I lose all my mana", Aurora chuckled.
"Sit down and just tell me the procedure", Phillip said sternly.
-"Okay..take the leaf and grind it with 8 rose petals, 8 lilys and 10 grams fairy dust".
Phillip made her sit slowly then went to the shelf. He took all the ingredients and slowly started grinding it, while Aurora looked at him attentively. After 10 minutes he was done, "Now what should I do?"
-"Call Maria and tell her to fill up my bathtub with lukewarm water and mix it with the water. I'll have to bathe myself".
Phillip's face turned red, "Maria is not here, I'll do it".
-"oh.. where is she?"
-"I don't know I haven't seen her since I got here, I'll go and fill up your bathtub".
After filling up the tub Phillip stirred in the mixture. "It's ready".
Aurora was wearing her bathrode when he walked in, he quickly looked away as Aurora wrapped it up.
"I can take it from here, thank you Your Highness", Aurora bowed.
-"But you can't walk properly".
-"it's okay, I'll manage". Aurora smiled softly and tried to get up but she almost fall down. Phillip caught her and princess carried her.
Aurora's face turned red, she clenched her fist and held it tightly on her heart, 'why is my heart beating so fast?"
She looked up at Phillip, 'His face is so close'.
Unconsciously she leaned in and kissed his cheek softly.