Dru's arm was almost healed but he could now walk with it, they could head back to Ashty.
" The day is still early, your highness " Dru said as he looked at the sky, the sun had not yet risen " Do you still want to go back? "
" I guess you're comfortable here " Rian answered
" I would not say comfortable, your highness. I'm adjusting to the system " Dru answered all smiles
" It's a new day and a perfect time to head back to our home, we got what we came for and your hand is almost healed " Rian noticed " The herb is truly is good "
" I would actually love to take some of those herbs home, so the healing would be complete "
They stepped out of the tent and saw the whole village waiting for them
" We're apologize if we disturbed your sleep, we'll be on our way now " Dru announced but the people did something that surprised them, they all bowed deeply
" You have given us hope, your highness. We now rely on you " Hrothgar said
" I will not fail your people, neither would I fail your elder who gave his life for me to know the truth . Be rest assured, I would do all in my power to ensure your status is reinstated " Rian said and they people bowed again. A small boy stepped out from the people and approached Dru, his name was Jesse.
" The herbs to cure your wound " he stretched out his small arms and gave Dru a bag containing the herbs
" Why thank you, Jesse." he squatted down to the child's level " I promise next time we meet, I'll teach you how to wield a sword." Dru smiled, he grew fond of this child in the limited time he had here
" Thank you " the child embraced him " I'll never forget you, Uncle Dru " and the child released him from his embrace. Falcon came almost immediately , he was decorated with different robes and ontop of his head, was a crown made with wood.
" What happened to you, Falcon? Rian asked his horse when they had left the people
" I have never been humiliated like this in my life, the children did this " Falcon was a royal horse, it sure was humiliating for him
" They were just playing with you " Dru corrected
" Where is his horse , young master? " Falcon asked Rian
" He lost it in the labyrinth, you carried him here, remember? "
" I do, but I only did that because he was wounded , he seems better now, I would not let him sit on me again " Falcon complained
" You're still a picky horse, Falcon " Dru commented
" A picky royal horse " Falcon corrected
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They got to Ashty in the evening, the sky was decorated with purple and blue hues. They were home at last.
" I'll be in the men's room, your highness. I have to tend to my wound " Dru excused himself
" Mmmh " Rian responded. For some reason, he was feeling weird and anxious . He saw Zia at the other end of the room. On seeing him, she ran and envelopes him in a tight hug. Rian did not feel so comfortable, he slowly pulled her away.
" Where is Lily ?" he asked her and Zia's face crumpled
" His majesty has ordered you to see him immediately you return. He is on the throne room " she replied
Rian walked hastily to the throne room. Something had happened, but what?. His two brothers were there, they looked at him.
" Your majesty " Rian bowed to honour his father
" Where were you? " king Forryos asked
" There was an emergency and I had to leave " Rian replied
" What kind of emergency ? And you didn't deem it fit to tell your king?" King Forryos asked again . Rian instantly got down on his knees
" I apologize your majesty " he bowed " I apologize for being reckless and not informing you of my leave "
" Yesterday, there was a fire " The king said and Rian instantly looked up " There was a fire in the forest where the princesses went to hunt and Lily is missing "
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