'' Please consider what you are saying Master Seiya , you are but 11 years of age. ''
The Aides that followed the Young Prince said since the male was gathering several articles of clothing . The young boy was not joking but they believed he was too naive to go out in the world as young as he was.
The Aides could only move aside as the Prince slipped between the people standing in front of his chambers as he was too focused on speaking to his Sister. He knew that he needed to speak to her about this and not the Aides.
It didn't take him too long to stand before the doors that lead to the Audience Chamber , opening it with one hand as the other had a bag filled with his clothing and he had it hanging over his shoulder.
Now that he stood in the giant chamber where his Sister had been , he realized he didn't spend enough time rehearsing what he'd like to say to her. His Elder Sister , the Empress looked at the opened door to see her younger brother enter .
His Elder Sister Kami Sora Hiroshi was a woman that captivated many , her beauty a reflection of her own mother and it made all those within her vicinity bask in her presence as if she was her own Mother. He shared the same white locks as his Sister but still there were times where he doubted that they were related.
'' What do you need my dear ?'' His sister asked with a soft voice.
'' I want to talk to you about my future.'' He responded shortly after , walking towards the throne to talk to her properly.
'' You've been causing quite a ruckus recently so I'm curious why you are acting serious today , what is it that you'd like to talk about ? '' She adjusted on her throne as she waited to see what he'd say. Was this something serious or was this just another prank to be played ?
'' I want to go and see the world Sister. I want to do something with myself, I haven't been happy here for sometime and I'd like to see what exists beyond this city. This Palace is great but if you are stuck in anyone place for too long, it just begins to feel like a prison. ''
He meant every word of what he said but his Sister's expression had changed. She didn't look too happy with the words that left his mouth.
'' You three must love leaving me behind..'' The Empress uttered , leaving her own brother confused and forced him to inquire about what she had said.
'' Wait , what do you mean three ? Mother and Father left , who was the third ? '' He wanted to know what she was talking about since he knew for sometime that he was painfully oblivious of the past.
'' Nothing that you should concern yourself with but more importantly , you should not be leaving this Palace. You are far too young to fend for yourself and you'll fall prey to those wanting to take advantage of others so you'll stay here where I can protect you. ''
The Empress gave him a response that left the young prince dissatisfied. He didn't like where this was going and he knew he needed to come up with a response that'll leave her satisfied enough to agree to it. He searched his mind and came up with the best excuse that he could.
'' I want to go on a pilgrimage to grow strong, just like you are and just like how our parents are I'd imagine. If I could experience life beyond these walls then maybe I can finally find out my purpose in life so please , give me this opportunity ! ''
He spoke in a pleading voice to his Sister but her eyes didn't show any signs of co-operation with her baby brother.
'' If you knew what existed outside of this Palace, you would wish that you could remain within this Palace forever. You would regret what you see, the world is not filled with love and care but hate and war. People with differing ideals and motives waiting for any opportunity to cause harm unto others so that they can achieve their goals. I've been trying to protect you and this empire that our parents left in my care. I'm doing this for you. ''
She wasn't budging and it left Seiya in silence. He knew he couldn't try to sneak out because she would find him. The young male clenched his fist , wishing that he could get a chance to leave the palace and set out on a journey but as it stood there was no way.
Seiya prepared to return to his room but before he could reach the door to leave , a Military Advisor had ran to his Elder Sister and whispered to her for over a minute which made her speak out loud.
'' You can go. ''
Her words had forced Seiya to stop in place. The promise of freedom made him scream from within. Was he dreaming or did she say what he thought she said ?
'' You are to leave the Palace immediately brother, go on a pilgrimage and cultivate. I will need you to one day stand by my side when we see our parents once more. Goodbye Brother, I hope to see the fruits of your labor.''
She spoke with a tone that was partially strict but also caring , a tough line to walk but he understood.
The young prince was escorted out of the palace by the guards with great haste and so he took several steps away from the palace entrance before stopping in one place. He knew he was going to miss seeing his Sister but he needed to go and as he turned back to get one final look at the Palace , a colossal beam of darkness engulfed the Palace from the ground upward. Seiya's eyes widened as he saw the Palace dematerialize from within the dark beam.
The only thing that remained following the wake of the sudden attack was a smoky crater where the Palace once stood. This sudden realization that he truly could not go back home had made the boy scream at the top of his lungs.
He couldn't stop screaming , forcing him to pass out right then and there. Several hours would pass before a young girl with pink hair and green highlights would spot the boy on the ground.