People murmured among themselves. Some people said among. "He kissed her, didn't he?". While other opposedly answered. "He was just trying to take note of every inch of her face".
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Elixia ran through the corridors trying to get as far away as possible from the scene and the guy who caused everything. She put on the clothing on her face and continued walking.
Noticing he didn't follow her. She pulled a maid I to a room. As the maid was about to scream she held her mouth. Her piece of clothing was already stained by her blood. "I just need to get my wound clean. Can you help, please?". Elixia pleaded.
"I can't help you here. You have to follow me to the kitchen". The maid said as she couldn't turn down her request.
Elixia followed her to the kitchen and watch her back every now and then.
'How could he? I'm still a minor. He must really have some nerves'. She kept thinking angrily.
"Have a seat". The maid her. And she sat. Looking everywhere, Elixia had to voice out her curiousity. "Where are the other maids?". She asked as she turned her gaze back to the maid that lead her here.
"They are all at the dinning hall. To serve everyone there". The maid answered as she grabbed some things to clean her injury. "Oh". Elixia said and nodded.
The maid was about to remove the cloth when Elixia held her wrist. The maid's expression held shock. "I will do it myself". Elixia said politely.
She slowly removed the cloth from her face as part of it had gotten stuck to her face.
The maid winced as she saw the cut on Elixia's face. "How did you manage to get this cut on your face?". The maid asked out of her curiousity. Elixia didn't reply and the maid moved to start cleaning the wound.
Each touch on the wound, made Elixia wince a little. "The person who did this to you probably wants to be the best only one to have you". The maid suggested.
Elixia looked up at her questioningly. "It is obvious he did it out of jealousy. Did he perhaps see you with another man?". The maid lifted her face to ask her. "What makes you think it's a he?". Elixia asked calmly, not reliving her face from the hold of the maid.
"I said that because I've never seen a lady hold knife to cause this great harm. And besides, you're the first lady I would come across wearing a pair of trousers".The maid said convincingly.
"I wasn't with any other okay?". Elixia said as she looked away. "Then you must be really lucky". The maid said as she held her face again. "He probably gave you this scar so no one would see how beautiful you are". The maid said with a sincere smile as she met with Elixia's gaze.
"Are you done?". Elixia questioned as she got up. "You rather sound young my lady and look it". The maid said as she left Elixia.
"I am". Elixia answered curtly and turned to go when she was paused by the maid's question. "May I know how many years of age you are?". Elixia turned to face her and walked up to her.
"I'm twelve. Do you have a piece of clothing that I could use on my face?". Elixia asked and the made shook her head in the negative.
"You really are lucky my lady. You've managed to find a person who loves you". The maid said as she stared into the thin air. Elixia had a calm expression on her face.
"Just when did you realise that I'm a young lady?". Elixia asked with a smile at the end of her lip. She was with the aim of warding off this sad atmosphere.
"Because no one is permitted into the palace today, except you're a maid or of a noble blood". The maid said with her sincere smile and Elixia gave her an innocent smile to.
"Let me lead you to the dinning hall". The maid suggested. "Thank you". Elixia said and followed.
"You see my lady. This scar doesn't make you less beautiful you see. So don't feel it has reduced your beauty". The maid convinced.
"I don't feel like that in any way. I know I'm very beautiful". Elixia said with a polite smile as she walked with the maid.
"If our prince were to see someone like you my lady. He would fall instantly. And your courage and pride would steal his heart completely". The maid said.
Elixia gave a fake smile for her statement.
She wanted to have her first war before she starts to think of marriage.
Soon, they were both standing in front of a huge door. " This young lady Elixia. Announce her presence". The maid said to a guard there and turned to face Elixia."I would have to take my leave now, My lady". The maid said and courtesied.
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Agememnom looked at everyone seated over and over again, but he couldn't see Elixia. Everyone at the dinner ate and chatted cheerfully, and no one cared to get his attention among his family. Other than the young ladies who had been flirting with him since they were gathered at the room to exhibit their talents. Run Ni Tama was busy stealing glances at Vistuler. And they both smiled whenever their eyes locked.
The way they showed their affection bored him out. Then the king stood noticing his son's mood had changed. Clicking his spoon on his cup to get the attention of everyone in the room.
"I think it is high time I showed you who this celebration was for". King Anawmim said looking at his son.
Agememnom wasn't in the room anymore. His mind had left.
"My son, prince Agememnom has turned of age today". The king said so happily and everyone rejoiced at that.
"Prince Agememnom rise". The king said but Agememnom had wandered off with his thoughts. Everyone clapped but it started to reduce when no one from the edge where the king and queen sat.
"Prince Agememnom. Rise". The king repeated with a forceful smile. Agememnom dug his eyes in and out of the room where everyone was seated.
The smile on everyone's face fell. "Hey, Hey". Run Ni Tama slightly pushed him and he was back to present.
"Hey,your father, the king has been ordering your rise but you weren't present in thoughts. Rise now and don't make it obvious that you spaced out, okay?". Run Ni Tama whispered into his ears.
Agememnom gave a smirk to the crowd that had their eyes fixed on he and Run Ni Tama. He gently stood and adjusted his cloth.
"Father, your son has risen to his feet". Agememnom said. Everyone gasped to find this the truth. "Of course, you never thought this boy with mischief written all over would be the prince". Agememnom spoke out their thought.
"Young lady Elixia has arrived". A guard entered and announced. Everyone's attention moved to the door. Then Elixia took a step in and looked at everyone. Not as though she was scared. She had long expected this. Then she took notice where family was seated as Vistuler waved to her.
She actually loved the attention everyone gave her including the king, queen and the boys who sat beside them. She sashayed into the hall futher and went to have her seat.
"Johnbones you really have beautiful daughters, but why would you hide such beauty behind a piece of clothing?". The king asked. "I didn't force her into doing that. She chose to your highness". Johnbones stated the truth as he stood to courtesy.
"And emits the aura of a queen". The king added as he looked at Elixia who was looking down at her plate stoically like she wasn't the one being praised.
"She would be the king father". Agememnom said and everyone's attention moved back to him. Elixia looked at him. And he turned to look at his father.
"She would be the queen, father, if she agrees to marry me". He said the last word and locked gaze with Elixia.
"I'm still a minor my prince". Elixia said with a smirk as she sat to speak to the king.
"And so am I". Agememnom said. Elixia saw that he was not ready to give up and she shot him a glare. Everyone in the room gasped and lady Miss Gruticent pushed her head down.
"If you didn't know that is the prince you are speaking to. Now lower your gaze, if you don't want to be on his hate list". Lady Miss Gruticent whispered into Elixia's ear.
"I didn't know he was the prince,but now that does make me hate you more". Elixia said and pulled herself from the grip of her stepmother then stood challengingly. Johnbones didn't bother on trying to tame her as it would be of no use.
The king found her amazing she wasn't demoralised even after finding out his social status.
"Now that status of yours must have given you some nerves, my prince. To take advantage of a minor". Everyone gasped at her statement.
"Elixia what do you supposedly mean?". The king asked in his curiosity.
"Your majesty". Elixia said calmly.
"Your son here, the prince kissed me in the training yard right before he gave me this mark on my cheek". She said. Johnbones stared her in surprise and Vistuler shot the prince daggers through her eyes. Run Ni Tama wasn't pleased to hear this so he gave a disgusted expression.
Everyone started murmuring among themselves. "Do you have witnesses, Elixia?". The king asked.
"If you are sure you saw the prince here kissed me, signify by raising your hand". Almost everyone in the hall raised their hands.
Then Elixia turned to face the king." I'm sure those witnesses are more than enough your highness. The prince here should be punished'. She suggested.
"It isn't a sin for a minor to take advantage of another minor. So no punishment awaits me". Prince Agememnom said with a smirk.
"Of course it isn't a sin my prince but, if the other minor sees it as one. He or she could make a punishment available for the other, right?". Elixia asked and Agememnom eyebrow rose with a dirty smile.
"My king I will like the prince's punishment here to be him training me at my house everyday as a knight not a prince. And until I'm eighteen when I can go to war, he won't go". "Sealed". The king said to Elixia's words. And Elixia smiled happily at his reply.
"You know my prince, my mother said I shouldn't get into your hate list but that is exactly what I aim in achieving". "But all you keep on doing creates more interest in me. I would be honoured to train you". He courtesied. And everyone gasped again. While Elixia stared at him with an eyebrow lifted.