Damion's POV
Ceaser sighed and looked at Lady Vilahna with a mix of disappointment and understanding. "Lady Vilahna, your actions has indeed put someone else in danger. But it seems you have learned from this experience, and that is important. I will not punish you, but I implore you to think twice before involving innocent people in your affairs again."
Lady Vilahna nodded, her eyes filled with regret. "Thank you, Lord Marquess Ceaser. I promise to be more careful in the future."
Hand in hand, I hold Rahua's hand tightly, my heart racing with a mix of fear and anger
Lady Vilahana's, embraces my Rahua as I'm still holding on to her hands "Oh, Rahua, thank goodness you're safe!" she exclaims. She pauses as to finally noticing me holding hand with Rahua.
"Lady Vilahana, I believe we have some unfinished business to attend to," I say my voice firm.
She nods, a mix of gratitude and curiosity evident in her eyes. "Indeed, we do," she replies, before turning to address Ceaser. "I know I caused a lot of trouble today, but I would like to ask you for you to keep a secret from my father. I know is shameless of me to make such a request, but if I could ..." She says with tears in her eyes.
"I understand." Ceaser says, I frown at him, he is normally very stern, to forgive something like this so easily is uncharacteristic of him.
"We should leave the ship, Your Hi...." Cirius suddenly stops looking at me and then to Rahua. "I think it's time for us to leave this ship, I must part from you now, I have some business to attend, I leave you with ...*whisper* my apprentice. "
As we all exit the ship the knights board the ship to arrest anyone involved. Cirius disapeared right after leaving the ship.
Together with Ceaser, Lady Vilahana, Saya and Ruaha we go to a secluded area.
In my hand, I hold the box containing Lady Vilahana's secrets, and Rahua's hand. I sense Rahua's and Lady's Vilahna concern about the box.
Rahua sunddenly collapses next to me,I hold in to her, " you are hurt. " I say.
"No, they just beat me up a little bit, but I am okay. " She says like is something normal, I wanted to split those man in half for having touched her.
"I'll heal big sister," Saya starts healing with her eyes watering, I could see tears forming in her eyes.
"You... " Saya hand start glowing and magic starts to flow Ruaha is leans her body against mine, I get stiff, unable to move so she can be comfortable. "You are a great sister, thank you." Saya shakes her head. "I am sorry, big sister I have been a very bad sister, there's something I have been hiding from you."
I leave both of them to talk in a more private setting. I leave with Ceaser who, looks he wants to question me.
When we are further away enough, he starts " Care to explain what is going on here?" His voice was not hiding any hint of displeasure.
I take a deep breath, realizing that I can no longer hide the truth from Ceaser. "Ceaser, there are many things that I have been hiding from you, from everyone," I admit, my voice filled with remorse. "For a while I have been leaving the Palace, first I wanted to run away from my caretaker Dipper and my father. I hated being a Prince, but then I met her, and everything changed. Rahua, she...she means everything to me," I confess, my voice filled with emotion.
Ceaser's eyes widen in surprise as he processes what I just revealed. "Damion, you...you have been seeing her in secret?" he asks, his voice cold as ever, no hint of emotion.
"Yes," I reply, my voice filled with determination. "I know it's against all the politics and expectations, but I cannot deny my feelings for her. She is the one who showed me a different perspective, who made me question the path that was laid out for me. I cannot imagine my life without her."
Ceaser sighs, his expression softening. "Damion, I understand that love can be a powerful force. But you must also understand the consequences of your actions. By involving yourself with Rahua, you are not only jeopardizing your own future but also the stability of the kingdom, not mention her own place in this kingdom. You know the dangers of crossing the boundaries of social status and royalty. "
"I know, Ceaser. I understand the risks," I say, my voice filled with determination. "But I cannot simply ignore my heart. I am willing to face the consequences, as long as Rahua is by my side."
Ceaser looks at me for a moment, his stern gaze was filled with concern. "Damion, love can make us blind. It can cloud our judgment and lead us down dangerous paths, you are still young and learning. I can only hope that you are making the right choice, for your sake and for the sake of the kingdom."
I nod, my heart heavy with the weight of his words. "I will do everything in my power to protect the kingdom and those I care about, Ceaser. But I cannot give up on Rahua. She is my everything."
Ceaser places a hand on my shoulder. "Then, Damion, you must tread carefully. Be mindful of the choices you make and the consequences they may bring. That said, it seems that she doesn't know who you are."
That was like handless punch, I knew I shouldn't be hiding the truth from her, but I need to become a person she can be proud of, the Prince, the King she is always raving on that Ceaser would be.
"She doesn't, but I will tell her."
"I can only advise sooner, rather than later, she can easily get caught in the hand of your enemys without knowing why. She can be easily deceived by her ignorance of who you are. " He says.
"I understand, Ceaser, I know I will make sure to do the right thing, as soon as possible." I reply, grateful for his guidance. "Thank you, I must say I am surprised of how supportive you are, you also were very, how do I say, tender in your dealings with Lady Vilahna."
For a moment I thought I saw him blush, but turned his back to me. "Keep in mind there's still a lot to do, if you want to protect the people you care about, you should become stronger, tomorrow will cater that."
*
As the night grew darker, we made our way back. The situation had been resolved, but the events of the evening weighed heavily on my mind. I couldn't help but feel responsible for Rahua's safety and well-being.
"Thank you, Damion," she whispered, her voice full of emotion. "You risked so much to save me, and I don't know how to repay you."
I took her hand in mine and looked into her eyes. "You don't need to repay me, Rahua. Your safety and happiness are enough for me. Just promise me that you'll be more careful in the future."
She nodded, "I promise, Damion. I won't let myself get into dangerous situations again."
I pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her close. In that moment, all the worries and fears of the evening melted away. All that mattered was that she was safe in my arms.
As we stood there, wrapped in each other's embrace, I knew sooner or later we would have to part, I would rather it to be later.
"Damion..." She said in a low sweet voice.
"Yes?" I replied not wanting to break the embrace.
"About the box..."