Passed the rolling plains and steep motions towards where I can only assume is the forgotten forest. The lush green forest surprised me I had always been told the Sutherland is desolate and dry oasis. Where Nothing grows and no life it to be found. This moment proves all those rumors false.
This place is amazing!"i exclaimed as we came to a abrupt halt. Thick barriers of trees stopped us from going any further into the forest" this is where we walk it's only a few kilometers from here." personal stated as he slowly helped me down. The front of Our bodies brushed against one another. I stared into his eyes and his sweet breath upon my lips. He looked at me then at my lips.. Could it be..
The moment was lost as gala snorted at a nearby walking mushrooms. " this is my place when I want to be alone." percival proudly announced. He pushed the climbers from in front of us showcasing a cascading waterfall. This extraordinary waterfall was not of water but bright blue flames that cascaded down from the peak of the fall." this is Hades's fall. The only magical ever burning flame fall known in this realm. No one knows it's origin or where the bustling brook of flames ends. This wonder of nature is to be savored and appreciated. Only the dead or the undead can withstand it's heat to swim in it" he said under his breath as he took my hands and lead me towards the holders by the edge. "Here" he took off my slippers " put your feet in."
"It's fire" I exclaimed"i will get burned" as I swatted his funding fingers from my ankle. " trust me it's going to be ok!"he said as he stared at me
Ok I took off my slippers and dubbed my feet into the brook. It felt like a warm bath water not hot flesh burning flames. " see it has healing powers if you swim in it"
So that's how you survive being a vampire without consuming blood you swin in this brook."
"How you know?"He surprisingly asked. " a guess?!"
"Your correct that's how I survive "he said as he playfully splashed the flame at me. I looked with new perception of the area. All around and seen dead souls swimming within it's frothy blue flames. I wasn't the least bit frightened at their presence .the ghostly sectors just acted like we were invisible. Playfully swimming and basking in upon the rocky bank. " you see them don't you.?"
I stammered back at his words and playfulness. " yes !" he chuckled deep within his throat as if he hadn't done this in year's( laughed). "They won't hurt you your with me.. Your my.. umm " he stammered upon the unspoken words. I just nodded in agreement it was best that it's not said at this moment. The emotions and unspoken words between us.After what felt like hours we headed back to the pristine palace. I felt more closer to percival now that he opened up emotionally to me.
Would there be any going back to the way we were after this day? I wonderedas we made our way back the the stable. He patted down gala's mane and cooed sweet nothings into her ear. I never been so jealous of an animal before this moment. Percival glaned in my direction and generally smiled. My heart skipped a noticeable beat.
Percival plucked a single golden hay strand. That was caught within a loose lock of my overly powered hair. He rubbed it the lock of hair between his index finger and thumb. The powder caked his finger revealing my ruby red hair beneath it. "
"beautiful...I just hope the rouge realizes the treasure he has before him." He said mysteriously as he caught my hand and kissed my wrist . His kiss did make my skin tingle and heart race within my breast. I let out the breath of relief as we walked back to the safety of my chambers. " good night princess and I won't tell anyone your secret." He winked as he watched me open my chamber door
. "Oh,I almost forgot my courting gift to you." He said with a smile that lite up his pasty skin. He pulled out a box there held a normal black stone . I looked at the stone then at him trying to figure out the importance . It's a truth stone carry it when you feel someone is being untrue it glows with lies.
He grabbed the stone " watch .. I love to play pratical jokes on my brothers and friends . I love to laugh .. pitch black ..see
I am disappointed you will not choose me." ...pitch black ..see
Your in love with me already. ..Glowing bright teal. ( lies )
Now you try "Oh that is clever gift that I will definately use in the future...black
I love.. ( whispers my loves name ) .. Black
I have no mate and I will marry for my country not love .. glow teal I blush at the detected lies. "See I told you it works I once put it in Rhys.. pocket when he came home late when we were kids. .. oh umm.. the rest of the story is inappropriate for ladies to he I have no it was funny. " he said as he bursts into laughter. He reminded me of a boy full of life and mischief. I knew why I instantly like him
"Good night prince Percival " I bowed as I shut the chamber door with more vigor than needed." What the king say ?" Kinsley asked as she laid out my dinning gown upon my bed. " I have to court each prince alone before two days. Then I must make my decision at the welcome ball tommorrow night ."
She paled " my lady ,it's not a welcome ball it's your engagement ball .didn't you know this prior to seeing the king." She asked I felt my knees grow weak as I slunk to the floor in defeat . "No"