King Zess out of all people is ordered by his cousin to escort the injured Lady back to her room. Confusing and awkward the situation may get He is holding Mary delicately, making sure that she won't feel any discomfort. Mary out of embarrassment and consideration of the person carrying her is of high status, suggested for herself to use a wheelchair but the young King persists with the assistance.
Mary: Y..your Highness, please no more. Allow me to excuse myself I am now alright.
Zess: How can a man even allow an injured Lady wander around the premises. I may be a lacking master to you but as part of my people, I will never abandon you.
// Mary Blushes //
Mary: Oh....t thank you Your Highness.
Zess: What's with the sudden pause...do you show appreciation, or are you half objecting?
Mary: Please..not at all Your Highness truly as your loyal subject I am greatful but this really breached the Royal protocol an unmarried fine eligible bachelor such as yourself is to escort a Lady of an unsure background to her room is just so wrong.
Zess: In this land, I am the law. Before I was King and have this respectable status, I am but a man and as a gentleman, I will properly escort a lady in my own accordance. So shut your mouth do not deny this.
- Zess grabbed Mary and did a princess carry and as for Mary, she got nothing more to say now that his master ended the conversation and shut all opportunities for a TalkBack.
( Ah this man, before being King, he is also but a normally concerned person. Just like before, on that golden field in that golden dawn, He is as radiant as always.)
In the end Mary gave up and let his master help her. The night was sure long and tiring for Mary, but was a night she will truly remember. Unknowingly, she began leaning on his masters broad chest. The hallway was silent and only footsteps can be heard. Slowly, she closes her eyes. Finally, Zess with the sleeping young Lady reached the quarters.
He placed her in the bed. Mary unconsciously flipped in her sleep sideways. Zess noticed the back of her night gown is open and saw her bruised back. He then checked Her slim delicate arms wrapped up with bandages and placed them gently above the blanket. Zess has a lot to ask the Lady but the time will come for that.
The young King pondered greatly. She was innocent, He was merciless. She has a good heart, He is cruel. There are things he wants to remember but can't. Unexplainable feelings are surfacing. Does he have a heart to fully change? He cannot be sure. Inside him is a mess. Unsure of his feelings but what he didn't waste time to came to her rescue.
A day past, The two Royals were working silently in the office as if nothing had happened but deep inside they were restless.
They were suppose to depart today but was moved prior to the incident. On the other side, The case was case closed overnight. Thanks to the Emperor and Lord Hiuhs' efforts.
The people involved on the harassment confessed and were punished accordingly. A severe one was suppose to be given. Tortures where just an introduction. A disregard to the labor law and objecting the will of the Royals are subjected to high treason. But was settled all according to the lady's will. Aside of being fired from work, the guilty are to never set foot of the land along with their families. In short, they were stripped out of thier noble privileges banished from the land but was able to keep thier lives thanks to Marys' plea.
The Emperor visits his two beloved boys but was shocked over the scenario. Documents and books were everywhere. The Emperor picked and read some documents much to his surprise. It's a list of their contingency plan of the things to be left once they head on to the Royal Empire.
Emperor: Just how insane are both to your work? you are just going to be gone for just a week you know.
Hiuh: I am sorry your Majesty for you to see this mess. But just as I also want to take a breather my King seems to be as dedicated as ever to his tasks that I am motivated to do so as well.
The dumbfounded Emperor happily looks at his two nephews working wholeheartedly in the wide office. He kills time with the listening classical music being played on a vintage stereo reading books and enjoying snacks.
Emperor: //sips coffee// hmm.....this is not the usual aromatic tea. For the food, it's the standard one that is found on royal menu. Where is the tasty unique ones? where to buy them?
Zess: Mary is resting and till she gets better, You should eat whats in front of you.
Emperor: What? the young Lady made those special treats? I thought she was just your secretary?
Hiuh: That is one thing wonderful about her Your Majesty, She thinks beyond the job. And besides, her passion to serve our King is far greater than ours.
Emperor: Oho....( I get it now ) Have the Young Lady rewarded from her hard work and bring her the best doctor to heal her wounds fast.
Hiuh: Of course Your Majesty.
Zess: I will take a break, leave my schedule open for the rest of the day Lord Hiuh.
// Shocked..... //
Zess: What is wrong?
Emperor: Well that is a great idea Zess we shall we go the opera house and ....
Zess: No not necessary, I want to be alone.
Hiuh: Where are you going your Highness?
Zess: Just around the corners. Wait....I am not obliged to tell you so do not follow me, Got it?!
Hiuh: Alright! Me and uncle will stay for work.
Emperor: It' s a miracle! He left the office.
Hiuh: Your majesty....I agree, Now will you help me with these documents? ( Files mountains of papers )
Emperor: Umm...Hiuh my boy, is this torture?
Zess: then Then I will head off in a bit.
Hiuh: Yes your Majesty. Be well
// Stares ate the Emperor //
Hiuh: You are our beloved uncle, You cannot leave work undone or afford to left me alone this busy time preparing for our departure you insist for us to with you when things calm down right?
Emperor: Gulps* Of course my nephew, Uncle will watch over the papers.
( Emperor surrenders to his fave nephews pursuing powers )
Hiuh: I thoughts....// Definitely He is to make amends with Lady Mary. Do not worry Zessi but aside from your safety, I support your romance. //
Another knock occured. This time the Emperors' aide is holding a phone, Upon answering, A pissed voice can be heard. The owner of the voice was none other than Damme Anne. Both felt the Madames' pissed aura. Hiuh thought ahead and planned to left the talking to his uncle.
Hiuh: It seems Damme has heard the happening occured to his beloved daughter, at times like these please be our true uncle and man up.
The Emperor then out of love, left the room shivering sacrificing his ears listening to the Dammes' flaming words.
To Zess who managed to escape the fury, is heading towards Marys' room for a visit.
What he will do is something he never thought of doing in his life.
-To be Continued-