Agememnom headed back to the palace. He needed to do some findings. "She can't be. No she can't". He said with terror in his voice. He went into the palace library to get the meaning of that flower. He really prayed in his heart that he mistook the flower to be a symbol of a Semarian.
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"This is unusual of you Simon. Why are you this quiet?". Ishita asked as they walked through the forest. "I don't have anything to say". Simon said as he looked at her in the eyes. She could see disappointment and doubt in his eyes. And a frown came to settle on her face.
"Let's head straight into the monastery before it gets darker than this". Simon said, held her hands and ran.
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"Kingdoms and their symbols". Agememnom read the cover of the book he has found. He opened it and the first kingdom he found was Kingdom Gothen. Each page had each kingdom's symbol drawn. The kingdom Gothen's symbol was that of a knight. He was kneeling with a kneel and his hands were crossed on the sword before him.
He flipped to the next page. It was his kingdom, kingdom Vetimom. His was sword and fire. The next page was Semaria. The book trembled in his hand and his lips fumbled. "Sword and Flower?". The book fell off his hands. And a tear drop rolled down his cheek.
"No no no this can't be. Elixia can't be from Semaria! No no no". He said shaking his head profusely as he went out of the library.
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"Simon got to Ishita's door and was about to turn back when she held his hand. He paused then turned to look at her. "What?". He asked. "Is there anything you want to ask me?". Ishita asked. He shook his head and smiled. "No I don't. Go to sleep now". He said and ran off.
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"May I ask your majesty where you kept that young lady?". The queen said not able to withstand the silence that brewed in the dinning hall. The king looked up at her questioningly. "I thought you wanted her far from the prince?". He asked with knitted eyebrows.
"True. I just wanted to find out, if you kept her far enough from the prince". She replied. "Yes my queen. You don't have to worry, okay?". He said with a fake smile and the queen also shot him one also.
"She is the only one who wants to listen to our love story from me. Even you don't want to hear it, so why shouldn't I care about her whereabout?". The queen said in mere whisper. And turned again to look at the king then smiled again fakely.
"Where is the prince, your majesty? He hasn't showed up here yet". The queen asked as the thought came to her mind. "That's true". The king said. He called a maid and asked. "He rode out hurriedly without relaying where he headed, your majesty". The maid answered
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The horse galloped really fast down the streets, causing people to cuss. Agememnom was the rider. He seemed to be in a hurry. His face depicted pain and disappointment. He was dressed like a normal citizen.
He appeared to be absent minded. 'Elixia can't be a Samerian. She can't'. He disagreed internally. A tear drop rolled down his eyes.
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Elixia opened her window. The sun rays touched her face. The gentle breeze caressed her cheeks. She closed her eyes to enjoy the moment. "My lady". A maid called her attention back to the present.
"Yes". She answered as she turned. "Oh, you". She saw it was the made of last night. " Yes my lady. The king told me to inform you to feel free to go to the palace training yard". "Really". A huge smile came up to her lips when she heard this. "Yes my lady".
"Okay, let me check out what I can wear". "No need my lady". "I won't go there to watch. And wearing a gown means I'm there to watch them". "You won't watch my lady". "Then I have to look for what to wear". "The king asked me to give you this". She stretched out a pair of pants and a shirt.
Elixia turned. "Oh! Thank you". She said and took the clothes. The maid left her to change. Standing behind the door, she patiently waited for her ma'am. Elixia came out with the pair of pants and shirt.
She was dressed simple but she appeared so classy. With her hair tied in a messy bun.She was still breathtaking. Her straight face emitted an unsure personality. The one I might liken to being semi-flirty but it had an hidden grit underneath.
Her beauty can't be disagreed. It was sure to show in any clothes she wore."As beautiful as always". The maid whispered. "Excuse me?". Elixia said as she didn't hear what she had said earlier.
"My apologies my lady, but I often get lost in thoughts and I speak them out". The maid said while bowing. "Okay. Can you take me to the palace training yard?". "Yes my lady". "Shall we?". The maid nodded and started to lead the way.
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Morning rose quickly, but Ishita felt so heavy to stand. Her eyes had dark circles. As she used her night to think of what could have possibly changed his mood.
Normally, he was the one who woke her, but now he didn't show up. Making it obvious she had done something wrong. (Knock).
She got speedily, forgetting she was in pain. She opened the door and saw it was another monk. "You didn't come to have your food. So Simon sent me to bring you your food". The monk explained.
She collected the tray from his hands and placed it in her room. As the monk turned to leave. She stoped him. "Please do you know anything about Simon's whereabout?". She asked the monk. "I don't know. I thought of asking you, but I noticed you haven't stepped out of your room. So I didn't bother". The monk said and left.
Ishita sat with her meal and took about three spoons angrily. Before she slammed the spoon on the table and got up. She went into the forest where he had taken her to have her bath. And she saw him standing close to the lake Throwing stones. She sneaked up on him and touched him. He grabbed he hand and pushed her into the lake.
"Ishita?". He was stunned she was the one. He immediately jumped in to help her. Carrying her out. They both stared at each other, lost in eachothers eyes. Simon was the first to break gaze and he dropped her. There was an awkward silence between them.
He wanted to take his leave when she held his arm to stop him. "Are you trying to keep your distance from me?". "There is no use in doing that". "Then what has kept you from visiting me this long?". She asked and he turned his face from her view.
"I needed to clear my head". He continued throwing stones into the lake. To hide his anger and frustration. "Do you mind sharing it?". "Yes I do". He answered and threw the last stone he held far.
The atmosphere suddenly felt cold. It was really harsh on Ishita. "Is my presence here annoying you?". He didn't replied, but rather he threw each stone more forcefully. "Hey, answer me". She held his arms to meet with his gaze. "Yes it is". He said and her lossed from his arm.
Tears were beginning to form in her eyes. "My family were killed by some Samerian commoners". "So how does that have to do with me?". "You are a Samerian commoner". "What?". She scoffed before she asked. "Explain this?". He rose up her shirt and turned her to see the drawing. Her eyes widened.
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I demand the presence of Johnbones now". Agememnom order the maids and servants. "And who are you?". "Show some respect to the prince of this kingdom". Agememnom said. "The guards and maids looked at each other then laughed.
"What is going on here?". Johnbones asked and his servants bowed upon seeing him. Then his gaze fell on Agememnom. And he exhaled deeply as he dreaded the look on Agememnom's face.
"Let him in. He is the prince". Johnbones informed and they immediately bowed. They walked to the stable. "Tea?". Johnbones asked. "It isn't true, right?". Agememnom asked lost in space. "What?". Johnbones choked on his tea.
"Why does she have the drawing of a red rose on her waist?". Agememnom asked with an eyes that wished he would hear what he wanted here.
Johnbones dropped his tea. And backed Agememnom. "Elixia is a Samerian". His heart dropped and tears filled his eye balls. "She is a royal blooded Samerian". Johnbones turned to face Agememnom after what he said.
Agememnom staggered back and the tears rolled at their own free will. He shook his head profusely. "no, she can't be a Samerian. She isn't. She is my queen. She can't be the queen of Sameria. No, no no...".