warning: steamy scene in the end.
In the bathroom Aella had moved from washing her face to giving Persi the cat a bath, completely ignoring the person that just enters the room.
The bathroom door open and the king tired face appeared. Aella resolutely ignored the king and just focus on giving Persi his bath which is easier as said cat was not making any attempt on escaping like he usually do, probably knowing that it's owner is in a bad mood.
The king take off his slightly tattered shirt and trouser, changing into a new one while sighing "how unfortunate, I was thinking to present you the head of a wolf and an eagle... but they managed to escape... with my creation nevertheless".
Aella mentally sighed in relief at the news and scowls outwardly, showing that she was not amused by his joke. She drains the tub and take a large towels, covering Persi with it to dry him off.
He looked over and saw the towel, frowning "hey... that's my favourite towel".
She faked an astonished look and said "oops!" though she is still drying the cat using the towel.
He just shrugged and bend down to hooked his hand under her knees and back as he bridal carry her out to their bedroom, "we have a lot anyway... no worries". He put her gently on her side of the bed before climbing in too and pulling her close for a cuddle, "let's take a nap... I'm so tired..." He fell asleep as he said that while nuzzling Aella's neck.
Aella just stared at Persi who was bathing in the sunlight while grooming himself to dry before falling asleep too.
It was 7:30 pm when the royal couple was eating dinner at the dining room. Aella, still tired from her breakdown had been silent since they woke up from nap. A guard and a messenger come in and break the quiet atmosphere.
"Sire, a letter for you from the Crux academy" the guard inform him. A servant went to take the letter and Aella saw the royal family seal as the .
'I wonder who could be sending that... especially since it uses the family seal' Aella wondered tiredly. The servant handed the letter to the king who read it quietly.
It only took 3 minutes for him to read it before he looked at the messenger, "is it true boy?". the messenger was a 17 year old boy hence why he called him that.
The messenger nodded "yes sire, the princess want me to announce that she, Princess Shana-Liana is coming back for good".
Aella nearly choked when she heard the name Shana, speaking for the first time after her breakdown "who?" looking at the king.
The king turned to her and put more food in her plate making her scowl (living with this king makes her scowl a lot... keep it up and she'll develop wrinkles at a young age) , "my sister, the youngest of the family Shana-Liana.. haven't you ever heard of her?"
She deadpanned at that, "no husband I'm a sheltered lady".
The king swestdropped at that "I forgot... ", his heart weeping at the fact that she called him husband with an emotionless tone. He turn and beckoned a stewardess forward. "William in this next three days prepare the castle for the princess arrival, the journey from Crux academy to our capital took three days. make sure the whole kingdom aware of the news, have the servants prepare her room, change her wardrobe content and bathing necessities to a whole new one, Go! start planning! ".
The steward bowed and excuse himself out while the king sported a smile at the thought of his sister coming back, "apparently she just graduated a few days ago... so she's allowed to go back home now, I can't wait to introduce you too...I will always be busy the next few days so you can hang out with our sister whenever you're free" he informed Aella while petting her head affectionately.
It was three days later and the whole kingdom was buzzing with excitement. The streets was colorful and everyone was wearing their best clothes, standing in the sides of the main road to the palace to wait for the princess. Near the palace gate, marching bands was ready with their instruments. The palace itself was also bright and colourful than usual, every servants was wearing a newly tailored uniform. Every stuff was buzzing in excitement, it can be said that they prefer their young princess than their king.
Aella found extra information about the princess the day before. She was likable as she had a good temperament and also kind and friendly, always want to lend a helping hand. In term of beauty, she was considered the second most beautiful person as Aella was the first. She is confident and stubborn too. When Aella read about Princess Shana the day before, she chuckled a little 'that is very Shana-like of her'.
Now here she was, on the main courtyard sitting on a throne prepared for them. The king was also sitting beside her in a more grander throne, both wearing their usual crowns that had been polished and shined perfectly. Their outfits was in a matching colours of blue creating an ethereal look for the one looking at them.
The sound of trumpets, drums and other instruments can be heard from the courtyard. Everyone were shaking in excitement. Although Aella show a curious face, she was cheering in her heart. after a few minutes a grand carriage with the symbol of the Royal Family of Aurelia entered the large frontyard, making a turn and stopping right next to the stairs.
The king pull Aella up and walked together to the carriage. A guard immediately opened the carriage door and reached out a hand. A slender hand take the guard's offer and slowly came out of the carriages. A blonde haired girl wearing a royal blue dress came out, her tiara had small sapphires that glint in the sun, eyes as clear as the blue sky and her smile was gentle like the breeze. Atleast that what the people sees her, Aella saw hope and comfort. It safe to say that every members of the guardian emmitted hope and comfort for her. It took all her will power to not rush toward her and breakdown in her bestfriend's arm, reminding herself that they were suppose to not know each other.
The king went to take Princess Shana hand and hug her, "my dear sister! Congratulations for graduating with perfect marks, I knew you could do it!".
Shana smiled at him, though a little strained and answered "my hard works paid off though I apologise that I can't come to your wedding".
The king waved off her apologies saying that it is inevitable before guiding her in front of Aella, "Shana... this is my dear lovely wife, Aella daughter of duke Nikos...and Aella, this is the sister that I've talked about,Shana-Liana".
Shana gave Aella a deep curtsy and greeting "It's very good to meet you your majesty, please call me Shana... you are really as beautiful as they said and I'm glad that I'm no longer the only lady in the family" the last sentence was said in a teasing tone making her (Aella) chuckled.
Aella help her stand straight and hold her hands "It's good to finally meet you too, I've heard many good thing about you and please... call me Ella, we're sister-in-law anyways".
They both smiled and chuckled together, not sure due to the amusement of their acting or something else. The king was beaming in delight at their compatibility and clap his hands once, "alright sister you should head to your room now and rest... tomorrow there will be a welcoming ball for you so you need all the rest you can from the journey".
Princess Shana nodded then looked at Aella "ummm... Ella could you accompany me? I want to know more about you, well that is if you're free".
Aella was about to nod before stopping and looking at King Rafael. He just pull the two girls on a hug and laughed "you guys can hang out as long as you want to, your older sister here had finished her works and lessons anyway".
The two look at each other with an excited smile before giddily following a servant to Shana's room.
Once the girls reached Shana's newly decorated room, they waved the servants off and lock the door. It was silent for a bit before they laughed and hug each other tightly, though the laughter ended up become sobbing.
"See... I told you I will come Ella" Shana said amidst her sobbing. "I won't let you feel even more tortured now that I'm here... especially not to the likes of the one I called brother" she sniffed, tightening her hug.
"why didn't you tell me you're his sister?" Aella wondered, guiding Shana to her bed.
"well... I was afraid if I told you guys, you guys will hate me for being related to him... "Shana confess in a small voice, looking down at their entwined hands.
Aella wipe Shana's and her own tears before saying "you know we would not do that... we're friends, family even! us Guardian are bound by kinship, we would not scorn you just because you had that stupid excuse of a king as your brother".
Shana laughed at the description of the king and nodded "yeah... he is a stupid excuse of a king".
They spent hours and hours catching up until it was just an hour before dinner time. A knock interupted their conversation, "your majesty, milady, may I come in?" a smooth voice of a man could be heard outside the door.
Shana brightened up at this and immediately give permission for the man to come in. The man was revealed to be a raven haired butler with a beautiful grey eyes, he was rolling a trolley filled with tea pot and cups along with confectioner. "I thought a snack would help with the stomach as dinner is still in an hour and some tea to quench your thirst" the butler said while bowing.
Shana clapped her hands in glee "perfect I'm getting a little bit peckish, don't you Ella?".
Aella chuckled at her friend-no, sister-in-law excitement and nodded. "I do feel a little thirsty".
The butler served them their tea which Aella discovered to be chrysanthemum tea - perfect for relaxing as it has a calming effect-and she savour it nicely.
"Oh yeah! let me introduce you to Reese Hansen, my personal butler. He's very skilled and capable, I couldn't choose a better butler to serve me" Shana introduce him, with a proud tone and a smug look.
Reese the butler chuckled with a light blush and waved her hand dismissively, "no no...I'm just a mere butler your majesty, milady here is exaggerating".
"well... do you made this tea, Reese?" Aella inquired to which the butler nodded with a bow and a 'yes, your majesty'.
"Then I'll say you're quite skilled, even my usual tea here and back at home did not taste this amazing. The aroma is just nice and perfect and the taste is perfectly balanced... I love it!" Aella continues with an adoring sigh at her cup of tea.
"Well you always know your tea. How about from now on all your teas will be made by Reese?" Shana suggest excitedly.
Aella waved her hand to reject, "oh no, he's your butler not mine. I don't want to bother you two".
Shana just took Aella's hands and hug them "It's okay... it's just for tea, though I would definitely not mind if you want him for other things like being you asistant. Besides we're sisters now, what's mine become yours!". She squealed excitedly, looking at Aella with a shining excited eyes.
Aella just sighed in defeat and give Shana a fond smile, "okay... if you insist".
They ended up sleeping together after finishing their tea and confectioner, only waking up by dinner time.
Dinner time was quiet. The three royals eating quietly as per the table manner.
They were finishing their desserts when King Rafael breaks the silence.
"Did you two enjoy your bonding time earlier?" he asked curiously.
Shana and Aella smiled at that, sharing a subtle look at each other.
"Yeah we do! I love big sis, she's a great sister!" Shana replied with a big smile.
Aella blushed at that and giggled, "You flatter me Nana... ".
Rafael laughed loudly at that and patted his wife and sister's head, "that's good to hear... that's mean you won't mind accompanying your sister when I'm busy then Shana? I don't want ny dear wife here to get bored".
"Of course brother! I'll be happy too! " Shana agreed happily.
It was 15 minutes after dinner and our favourite couple (a/n: did any of you made them a fav couple? ) is settling in their bedroom. Rafael is half lying on their bed, reading while Aella was changing into a nightgown behind the changing screen, ignoring her husband.
Rafael closed the book he was reading, putting it into the nightstand before waving his hand in the air. A shriek come from behind the changing screen as Aella's nightgown flew out of her reach and folded neatly on her side of the nightstand causing her to stomped out of the screen only wearing an underwear and bra.
"why did you take my gown?" She growled in annoyance, her hands folded on her chests.
Instead of answering, Rafael just stared at her chests and said "doing that really make them look bigger" to which Aella shot him a disgusted look. He only laughed at the look and patted the bed, "come here kitty kitty" he teased her with a smirk.
Aella scowled at that, she was thinking of casting a harming spell until she remembered that her powers are sealed by the cunning king. Biting her lips in frustrations she sighed in defeat and climbed on the bed to the king's side like a docile cat.
"Good kitty" the king praised before kissing her deeply, caressing her lips with his tongue a few times exclaiming that "such kissable lips should not be bit unless I'm the one doing the biting". Rafael immediately take off his wife's bra and fondle her chest, playing with its perky nipples. This earned him a moan from Aella, further arouse him. Excitedly, he gently pushed her to the bed to lie down before moving his hand down under the underwear and touch her slightly soaked vagina.
Let's just say that the night was a long one for Aella and her powerless self can't do anything about it.