Maids helped Prince Logan got dressed up in his elegant attire. They dared not look up at him even when he touched one of their lips. She tried to stay reprieved, but he was getting into her.
The door was flipped open by a guard, who bowed as King Villatoro and Princess Docia entered.
The maids bowed and excused them, and the princess walked up to him to dress him up.
"We're putting on the same outfit." He couldn't help but admire her fine, smooth face.
"I ordered that to be laid out," She smiled. King Villatoro only stated this to Prince Logan.
Even if Prince Logan doesn't like him or the Queen, one thing is for sure: he loves his big sister and will do everything to protect her.
"Then I'm going to cherish it." He had a little smile; it's rare to see him smile.
Probably," she chuckled, they forgot about their father, but at the clarity of his throat, he got Princess Docia's attention.
"I brought a drink for you," King Villatoro offered.
Prince Logan first stared at it before taking it.
Princess Docia left him alone.
"What's your decision?" King Villatoro questioned
"As long as you keep your promise," King Villatoro said broadly.
"Your sister will be with you." That made Logan growl loudly.
Annoyed at his father.
"I'm not a kid who has to be scrutinized."
"You might do some nasty things on the outside wall, and I'm not abiding by your compromises this time around."
"What the bloody hell, you can't..." Logan was stopped by Princess Docia, who grasped his shirt lightly.
"This is fucked up," he cursed.
"As your father, it's a request I won't make much of."
"What's so special about this thing?" He drank the brew without thinking twice.
"You don't need to know; it will help us all." King Villatoro maintained a straight face, of course, not telling him the main reason.
Prince Logan grimaced at the taste since it was bitter.
Prince Logan was not paying attention to his father until he phrased, "You'll attend classes while on Earth."
"You don't mean..."
He meant to walk away when he became drowsy and wussy, but he shook his head as it became more bleary.
"You alright? Logan?" Princess Docia held him worriedly.
"What's that drink?" Apparently, he'd forgotten that the drink came from his father.
"A physician brewed it; it seizes your powers, and it will be hard for you to use it the way you want," Princess Docia gasped, her eyes slack.
"You fucking gave me a portion." The more it enraged Prince Logan, the more Princess Docia flinched as Prince Logan yelled at King Villaoto.
He almost punched King Villatoro if only he had not staggered.
"While searching for it, no one is allowed to use their powers; whoever possesses inner powers has to be seized," King Villatoro told him calmly.
"I'll give you the antidote when your mission is completed."
Father, is that necessary? He's becoming weaker." She couldn't help but pity him.
"It is Docia; get me the thing, and you shall have your powers." Slowly, Prince Logan stood up with a deep glare at his father.
"I hope I'll get to kill you after this." With no utter smile, he declared.
"Your wish. King Villatoro walked out, letting out a sigh.
"Are you alright?" Logan hugged her, breathing heavier than usual.
She made to squawk, but he held her more closely.
Saying...
"Don't move; I need a long hug." Like a baby, he rested his head on her stomach, which she caressed as well.
She gave a nod, patting his back.
Seemingly, the brew is taking a toll on his body; it's tying him down.
"You'll be fine," she reassured.
"Just do what he wants; besides, I'll be there." Logan nodded, still snaking at his father.
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EARTH
Groans and moans could be heard from Brigitta's room, and a pang of headache stopped her from sleeping.
Tardily, she sits on the bed to see her maid already inside.
"Good morning, young mistress." A maid greeted him, moving the cotton away.
Brigitta growled more at the sunray that was penetrating her room.
Morning." It dawned on her that she was in her nightie.
Bewildered, she asked, "Who brought me home?"
"A young man, young mistress," the maid replied quickly.
Brigitta caressed her temple as she couldn't remember the young man the maid was speaking of.
"And who changed my clothes?" The maid faced her with her head down.
"Umm...I did," she stuttered.
"Was I that wasted?" She couldn't believe her ears.
Yes, young mistress." The maid slanted to the table to pick up the cup of coffee and then walked back to Brigitta.
"This will help you with the hangover." Brigitta took the coffee and immediately drank it.
Thanks." After that, she dashed to the bathroom.
She hastily took her bath since she was getting late for class.
She slanted to her room, putting on her uniform of a flared green skirt, a white long sleeve, and a green jacket.
She stormed out of her room, not minding her messy hair.
But then, upon reaching the stairs, she was halted by her mother.
"Where were you last night?" Brigitta turned to face her with a little gleam.
I was in a club," she bluntly replied to her mother.
"I'll be off to school now." Not waiting or paying attention to her mother's angry face, she turned and left.
She lets out a deep huff, grateful that her mother didn't call her back.
Still, it's a wonder that she saw her mother at home at this hour.
~~~~
XYLEM KINGDOM
His eyes focused on the crowd in the market, hands behind his back.
Sorta, his mind shifted to the crowd and how the people communicate, laugh, and dance.
Seemingly, It's a kingdom of peace.
Prince Aleksei looked back at the door of his chamber creaking open.
He sighed, facing his window, after getting his mind cleared from the person who had walked in.
"Do you always have to come?" rudely, he remarked to his father, King Munoz tramped to him alongside a maid who was carrying a tray of a drink.
"You have this." Prince Aleksei never hesitated to take the potion and then gulped it down.
"How was it?" King Munoz queried that staring at him
"It's a normal taste, and it's going to seize my powers, ya?" he sputtered rhetorically.
The surprised look from his father almost cracked up Prince Aleksei.
King Munoz wondered why he would take up the brew, knowing it contained that.
"You..."
"Of cause," Prince Aleksei cut him off, keeping the glass back on the tray.
"No matter what you do, accomplish it hastily, and it's an order." Prince Aleksei shook his head when his eyes became blurry and fuzzy.
"It won't last long," King Munoz said, caressing his shoulder.
"If this affects me so much, you'll regret it." He held onto his head as it became heavy.
"It won't; you'll go there when your eyes have cleared," he stated, leaving with the maid.
Prince Aleksei sits at the table to get his vision back.
"Damn," he continuously shook his head.
The door flipped open again to reveal Reynoso.
"My prince," he bowed. "Prepare for the journey," he ordered lowly, regaining his strength a little.
He'd become pale all of a sudden.
Alright, your lordship." He raised his head to walk but stopped to ask, "Will you be fine, my prince?"
"A brew won't hurt me much; prepare you to come with me, oh fuck. Your king told me to start school; I'm not a pauper". He complained.
"That's more reason you should study," Prince Aleksei glared at him.
"Just work on it," He gritted.
Reynoso bowed and walked to his prince's closet to get his clothes.
Prince Aleksei faced his window, musing on what would happen when he got there; as is normal, he was going to face a lot of trauma.
There'll be so many people who want it, and it won't be easy to get it or find it.
especially without his supernatural powers.
He looked down at his palm. Slowly, he tried to freeze the cotton, but it burned him instead.
He uttered a sigh of annoyance. He needs them back, and to do that, he'll have to fulfill his mission for the antidote.