Kian noticed her death glare on him and he could almost immediately interpret the reason for this look.
" Della" before he could say anything further. " Let's know who this future husband is" she walked ahead of them all.
But Kian caught up to her. He saw she wasn't in the mood and it looked like she was holding in a lot to say so he did not want a volcano to erupt.
When they got deeper among other people who were dancing and making noise sharing food everywhere.
Della stretched her hand grabbing a bun to eat because she was hungry. They took a few more steps when Kian said " we are here"
They looked at where he pointed and they saw what looked like a hut covered with a bunch of clothes and blankets.
Let's go in by turn. He went in first.
" Afternoon great Neevan" he greeted her with a slight bow. " My prince" she greeted him with a hug. " The last time I saw you around here was before the incident with your mother". She spoke in an aged voice.
" Yeah me too. How has it been with you?, you've grown a lot older, do you want to leave me too?" He said with a sad smile remembering his mother.
" Oh dear you know soon enough I will, but my child will take after me. I would introduce you to her later, her name is Raiq do not forget her" she pleaded. She could not be addressed as the Royal visioneer because she rejected the title but because of her great visions that were very true and came to succession they sometimes came to her.
" I won't I promise". He assured her
" How is your sister Vida doing?". She always wanted to come back to meet me, is she outside or..." She was a bit closer to vida because she was still young then.
" Great Neevan vida hasn't been the same for a long time now. Her last visit was to go meet Grandpa but I have no feedback her because she went with no guards as Grandpa requested.
" He is still alive?" , she asked him. Surprised as to how the old man was alive and kicking. " Yes he is. I was planning to visit to him but that did not work out and I got occupied"
" Is that the reason you came here, what do you want to know Killian ?" She gave him a hinting smile that she knows what he wants to figure out from her".
" Do you know my queen to be ?"
Her smile widened hearing his words. " I love to answer that question. And yes you will meet her very soon".
His heart thudded in his chest and loudly.
" What do you mean soon enough?" He asked with hope.
She laughed at him " Don't be in a hurry my child, she will come to you". She smiled getting up " do you want some tea?"
He was quick to refuse her offer " What is her name?" His curiosity was getting the best of him
" I have never seen you this eager to know about this. Last time you barely wanted to know or do anything with marriage but here you are anticipating your bride. You young children" she laughed at him again sipping her own tea.
" Is there anything else you need to you. I believe you are aware you are next in line to the throne."
" Your beautiful sister has refused to find a husband. But you can tell her better luck next time"
" Listen to me Prince Killian, cage her in the dungeon or whatsoever, if your sister is not tamed she will become the wild beast your mother always feared". " I wish your mother, the late queen had listened to me when I told her to bethroth that child"
" You are speaking rude about my sister " He looked displeased with her words. " And was I supposed to hide what I know for his Majesty?"
" The king of the jungle was once a little Cub, but he is with grown fangs and claws for hunting and murdering of preys. If you keep seeing her as your little sister, one day you will see her as a threat to your district and others parts you don't know".
" Ask your father questions, if you choose to avoid him then study instead. You are a little ignorant prince, don't be too late Killian "
" Take me as your late Grandma, I love you and I only wish the best for you, but if you don't need to me, the light at the end of the tunnel might only be an incoming train to wreck you"
" Bring your friends inside if you came with any". What she said was a lot compared to his initial reason why he came here. But he felt as much confused as a lost raccoon. Why would his own dear sister want to ruin their district. What kind of action can she possibly take that will lead to their destruction. He was drawn aback to the sweet girl that always loved him and he catered for her and suddenly she was so silent and self absorbed.
Maybe the great Neevan was right maybe she wasn't. But legend has it that she has never been wrong.
She opened her arms for a hug and like her once little boy, he stood up from where he sat and she gave him a lost motherly hug.
" The weight on your shoulder is a lot to carry my son. If it gets too much I hope you are able to find the right people to stand with you". She gave him a peck on the head.
" Please don't die" he murmured on her shoulder and she laughed hysterically. " Naughty child, thinking of the worst at such a beautiful moment. Why spoil the bliss today because of the worry of tomorrow "
" Run along boy, don't be too daft, remember you are the King to be, no one else. This district will look up to you, do not disappoint me" she pulled him from the hug and frowned at him.
She had given him enough hints that he needed and it was up to him to fix the puzzle. But before any further complications.
" My wife, my queen how would I know her?" There wasn't anytime to waste on his path.
" Relax prince Killian, it isn't happening now. Take your time. I did not tell you this so you'll be tensed ". Killian looked like if he stayed here any longer, his kingdom would be destroyed but that wasn't gonna happen not like that either.
" But here, this paper, before the end of today, her name would be written here. Go and meet your people, I haven't felt you in your district for a while. Your fruits are dying" she smiled at him again.
Kian smiled and gave her a soft peck on the cheek. "Thank you, Great Neevan, thank you mother" Her heart was glad that it showed in her eyes. Her eye smile was visible and she pinched him slightly on the cheek. " Go go " she patted him like a mother and he left.