"WHY THE HELL IS HIS PRESENCE HINDERING MY DAY ! UHH" I screamed on top of my lungs while burying my face in my pillow.
"OK ! Fine let's go out and act cool. Yeah." I made myself agree to the statement and just as another normal day, headed out for my practice.
Stepping out of the palace I paced towards the open field, only to find the whole field empty. I walked towards the stable and pulled out my favourite white coloured horse, whom I named as Wynn meaning 'companion'. How Wynn was the only pair in the whole town, his golden hair and his royal style of motion was something admired by all viewers. My chain of thoughts were broken by another deep yet recognizable voice. Of course I knew who it was.
"Hey ! What is a beauty doing here early in the morning ?" He asked in his usual flirty tone.
"Nothing, just trying not to become lazy after a useless party." I spoke while turning to him and giving him a bow as a sign of respect, and I hate to do this.
"Same here I guess. Well, meet my horse, Staycy." He signalled to his horse, which was black in colour, her head was high, her motions were as royal as my Wynn. She was beautiful but not more than Wynn. I'm not sure if I identified it correct, but, for a moment I felt as if these two were having a glaring contest.
"Oh, here's mine, Wynn. Ok then I should continue with my business." I stated before turning to Wynn and hopping on him.
"WAIT ! Why not have a challenge with our horses. Let's see who's faster ?" Aimer asked while bringing Staycy in front of Wynn. But what shocked us was that odd voice which was made by Wynn. I started patting his back and hugged him in order to comfort him.
"What's up Wynn ? You ok ?" I know this was silly but I was aware that Wynn could understand me. He was the close living being I loved to death. His any unusual activity would scare me out. I was always tensed to bring him to any battle with me.
"I know this might be silly but please can we not do it today ? Wynn is an antisocial animal and doesn't get really comfortable with new people. Also it's only me who's allowed to get close to him. Since, he just met you guys I assume he won't really appreciate this challenge and would not cooperate. He is kind of scared of new people, but once he is used to them, it won't be really hard." I stated with my eyes on Wynn the whole time I was speaking.
"Wow. I mean really. I've never seen anyone caring this much for any human and this is an animal. People have always maintained a master-servant relation with animals, and here you are treating him more like a human being. And I understand that Wynn is not still relaxed with us. So don't worry I get you. But would you mind joining us on a walk to the forest where me met for the first time ? This can also help Wynn get closer to us. And the horses could grow more casual around us and each other." Aimer suggested with a pleading tone. His idea was not bad though.
But for the first time after five years I heard someone appreciating me. For the first time I felt so happy and relaxed, hearing someone saying good words about me.
"Sure, why not ? Let's go then." I pulled Wynn, towards the secret gate of our place followed by Aimer on Staycy. This was the gate where won't be questioned for not having guards with us. With our masks on we paced slowly but steadily through the roads of my Kingdom, which was mostly empty at this hour. There was silence between us, not an awkward one but more of a 'I'm here with you' one. After half an hour we reached to our destination, where we could finally put down our masks, because, we were aware that no one is ever present in this forest. Since this place is at quiet distance from both- The Mortelle and The Luchadore Kingdom, people don't usually come in here to get supplies. We were moving through those tall trees when Aimer decided to break the silence.
"So, what do you like about this place ?" He asked, looking at me.
"You see this forest has always been a great part of my childhood. A real definition of peace. Those blur yet golden memories were made here. For the first I held a sword in this forest. My warriorship begun from this place. At that time it had less trees and more animals. But now it's the opposite." I answered while moving my head in all the directions.
"What about you ?" I asked, glancing at him.
"I-Don't think there is any memory I'm fond of, at this place. Honestly I'm scared to be here. The place you call peace, has been the reason of my nightmares at a point. " He stated making me shocked. Meanwhile I didn't notice that we had reached near the fountain. He stopped Staycy and hopped off it, as I did the same. We sat on the reef and continued where we left.
" Why so ?" I couldn't hold in my curiosity.
"Uhm-That's actually there have been some past issues. Why talk about such things early in the morning." I knew he didn't want to discuss it now, hence, he said so.
"As you say. But thank you ! I mean I'm genuinely thanking you." I spoke without looking at him, but I could feel his stare on me.
"Why ?" He asked.
"You know for the first after so many years someone appreciate me. Someone spoke good about me. I felt relieved when you did that. I felt as if someone's appreciating my existence. And I actually am good enough to survive. It takes a lot of effort to live as well. Those living without a hope can feel that. It's as if, we want to end this meaningless life of ours at every second we live. The only thing I have ever heard about myself is 'cold', 'heartless' and 'rude'.
People tend to forget that I'm a human too, I have a heart too and I can feel too." Unknowingly tears started flowing down my cheeks. And when I was about to wipe them off, Aimer took a sudden move and hugged me tight. Maybe that was the last string of my emotions, and I bursted out. Hugging him tight I let my tears and emotions out.
"Let it out. I'm here. You can cry as much as you want." He spoke while patting my head and my back. It felt so loving. It felt so caring.
"You know, you aren't a stone. You can feel too. But I want to be that 'Hope' in your life, because of whom you'll not end yourself. Please let me be that friend at least. I want to stay with you, understand you and accompany you. Know that you aren't alone to fight. I'm there for you. No matter what, I'll never give up on you." Aimer spoke with all his emotions and I could feel sincerity in his words. I could feel his heart thumping louder against my chest. His voice held that love I had been yearning for all these years. This time I wanted to give someone a chance to get closer to me after 5 years once again.
"I hope I won't regret it Aimer." I whispered before closing my eyes and losing my sense.
"You won't. I'll make sure." Aimer replied before pulling my head on his lap for the time being and caressing my hair.