Pain can be felt anywhere. I wanted to scream but couldn't. On the first snowfall of the month though I am hurt, yet My heart is full. Tears won't stop overflowing. The person whom I greatly adore...is carrying me while being wrapped around in his warm shoulders. Who am I to expect such a thing to happen? I cannot define what's a dream and a reality anymore. Never In my wildest dreams that I expected to held tightly by him. He is panting hard from running as fast he could, desperate to reach the health room. Those seconds of my consciousness were precious. If I will survive.....I want express further my love for him and if I won't make it, then this last hug is the best gift to remember. Sadly, The pain continues to persist making my awareness fade. Ah....this must be it?
Zess I....
( Blank out* )
The Royal physician along with Lord Hiuh has arrived. Hurriedly checking upon the the Lady
Royal Doctor: ( Checking up patient* )
// Abnormal breathing and shaking, Patient lost consciousness and dark patterned bruises appeared on the skin. This is ....//
Oh this is not good!
Your Highnesses, You should wait on the other room we shall do out best to treat the Young Lady.
The two Princes eagerly waits outside the room. Hiuh was explained upon the situation by Zess and makes sure that the culprit will be subjected for the appropriate punishment.
In the capital office, while in a council meeting Hiuh was distributing tasks when he had a sudden vision flashing of Mary getting in trouble and had prepared to go back at the castle as fast as he could. He tried calling Zess but is unreachable.
Hiuhs' subordinates sent a voicemail about the poisoning and instructed for him to call the medic. Thankfully, the The Royal Physician can be reached through call and had him rushed to the castle due to urgency of the issue.
"It's as if the Prime minister can see the future and address things on short notice" for which is real, yet little have known.
Only the Royal family knows the ability and can never be told. Potential war from their hundred thousand history may arise. Their predecessor was a Blessed young man. He was the child of the heavens, loved humans, he descended to the human lands but deprived of his earthly life and suffered because of his abilities.
Zess, the direct descendant, has immense power but is unable to use it fully for certain reasons.
Zess: What happened, how is she? can you treat her?
Doctor: She was just a millimeter close to deaths door. If time wasted further, she then she is gone for good.
Zess: Then she is ok now?
Doctor: We did what we could, I injected a strong dose pain killers and concocted a potion made up of the rare northern miracle plant for her to drink. Her body did not reject the medicine so shes out of danger as of now.
Lady Mary has lost consciousness ahead so its on Gods' mercy if she will be awake in a matter of time or will take a long while.
Hiuh: But she will definitely wake up yes?
Royal Doctor: That is up to the young lady. We will continue to monitor vital signs as there are cases of fluctuation to her vital signs. Rather than the poison alone. I believe she is cursed.
Zess: What do you mean Doctor? How is she cursed and what type of curse.
Royal Doctor: Apologies but I think I may not be able to answer that fully since I am a man of science. However the poison only got strong reaction since the curse is compatible with it. There are times like that but rarely happens. I see weird marks on her skin and examined her mana flow, It's truly weird for her to get a Royals, Snow rose curse.
Hiuh: If happens that she got the curse, could it be that there is a possibility that she is with a Royal blood or she had inhereted the curse under circumstances...just to say, a healing ability?
Royal Doctor: Possibly your Highness. Lady Mary might be a Healer type of a rare kind.
Zess: ( thinking* ) // Her....a healer? come to think of it, surely there were hints. Recently, I can eat well and feel at ease. Even I was able to stay sane for a long time. Is she unaware?.... or she is aware with her abilities?
Also, could it be that all this time, she has been healing me right from the start and absorbed my curse? //
Risking her life....Why?
Royal Doctor: As I examined as well, her body is covered in bruises does the young lady having a hard time in the castle? Be sure to check up your staffs on this.
Pardon for my words, I heard she is of an unknown birth is yet to be adopted by Damme Du Voir. But A Lady of unknown birth in our society is still called a lowborn and it is an offend to some Nobles that she is working in side by side by your Royal Highnesses. I think jealousy i might be a factor why she is being picked up. Also
Hiuh: Knowing that, I was desperate enough to have her to be with us. Her kindness is needed in the castle. I had hopes for her to change the power struggle between the nobles and unite the common and noble blood. It is my fault that I have overly thinking things resulting of her current standing.
Zess: We shall look into this further, Thank you for treating Lady Mary.
Royal Doctor: Goodnight your Highnesses, You should take a proper rest as well.
Hiuh: If only I had been closer to both of you. I could have prevented this matter from happening.... I deeply apologize.
Zess: No brother, You are of no fault. Surely I have been mocked since my attendant got hurt while performing her duties. This tyranny happened at my very castle;
Unforgivable.....
( door opens* )
Zess and Hiuh: Speechless*
Mary: G..good evening... Pardon me I am quite a mess to be seen by Your Highnesses. I need to go back to my room. I shall retire early for today.
Zess and Hiuh: Staring*
Mary: Um....staring at me while on my night gown is embarrassing so....please excuse me!
Zess and Hiuh: No that's not it..( realizes*)
// blushes //
Mary attempted to run but she tripped on her feet. The two Royalty was quick to reach out.
// Catches* //
Zess and Hiuh: Sigh...Be careful!!
Mary: Apologies for troubling Your Highnesses!
Zess: Sigh* what a troublesome woman. When you are not in good shape then rest!
Mary: Pardon me your Majesty, you should take your words back. " Sleepless workaholic "
Zess: I am a man and a Leader of a Great Kingdom I got lots on my hands
Mary: Well shaping up the health of that Leader is my responsibility. And it is saddening if my efforts being ignored.
Zess: Why this Little...
Hiuh: Alright you idiot couple enough. Shall we move the sick patient out of the corridor Zessi?
Seeing your active self brings nothing but delight. Apologies for the incident my Lady given the time today, shall we discuss this matter after a nights rest?
Mary: O-of course My Lord!
Hiuh: Perfect! then I should head back to the scene and help the Emperor sort things out.
Be a good escort and kindly carry Lady Mary to her room Zessi.
Mary and Zess: What?!!
~To be Continued~
Next Chapter: Sweet Mistletoe