Prince Ron couldn't help but laugh. "Of course! They're all yours after all. And don't worry about keeping some for your families. Everyone in Netheridge will get a basket."The Officials ooed and ahhhed, surprised that Prince Ron could be so thoughtful. They suddenly saw him in a new light. Who said the human Prince was treacherous and untrustworthy? The human Prince was a gem! A true rare gem!Surely, the way to men's hearts was through their stomachs.The Officials started to eat the snacks, munching and giving sounds of approval. Completely forgetting that their King was in front of them.Zedekiel frowned as he watched his Officials being won over by the human Prince. It was like he had planned it. Everyone in Netheridge already liked him.Then again, why didn't he get a basket? Everyone got a basket except him. If the human Prince wanted to win people, he should have started with him, the King. Just what was he playing at?"Is that all?" King Zedekiel asked Prince Ron. He was ann
"Go on" he commanded. "What do you want to say? I believe that's not all."Official 3 smiled and bowed. "Your Majesty is wise. Let's put aside the marriage of the human Prince and our Princess and think of the marriage of our King."Everyone listened attentively. Even Zedekiel sat up straight."Princess Rose is just a princess." he said. "Your Majesty, if you marry her, you're marrying her alone. She'll move here, to this cold place and we will never be able to leave. The Mother Tree will rot away and we may even sieze to exist."Their faces went gloomy at the mention of the Mother Tree. They all knew it was true."On the other hand," he continued. "Prince Ron is the crown Prince. He is the future King of Ashenmore. Like Official 4 said, he will take his father's place in 2 years. Your Majesty, instead of marrying Princess Rose, why not marry the Crown Prince of Ashenmore?""Preposterous!" Official 4 shouted. "That's insane!""Are you crazy?!" another Official shouted. "Do you want to
"So... Will you tell me where we're heading? I don't recognise this place at all." Prince Ron said as he gazed at the high crystalline walls of the long hallway. The are was cold unlike the other paets of the castle. It almost seemed abandoned. He held the shiny pearl between two fingers as he mused; "I really don't want to get lost again. It will weaken my beloved's trust for me. I don't want him to think I'm snooping around like some spy.""Him?" Prince Kayziel inquired, surprised. The pearl emitted a soft glow, as if it was showing Prince Kayziel's emotions. "The person you love is a man?"Prince Ron sighed as King Zedekiel's handsome face flashed in his mind. "Yes. Like you, I'm gay and I'm in love with a wonderful man. I just don't know how to get him to love me back." He then frowned. "You said you would help me but you haven't done a single thing!"Prince Kayziel chuckled. "The deal is, you help me then I help you. We first have to figure out a way to show my nephew what happen
"I do not understand" King Zedekiel said to the Mother Tree.They were standing under the Mother Tree. The wind was mild and her leaves were swaying gently. There was a quiet hum which only the Elves could hear. The Mother Tree was happy to see the King and Queen Mother. It had been so long since they paid her a visit. She excitedly stretched her branches, caressing their faces and hair.Zedekiel wasn't happy. The Mother Tree was ignoring his statement. "Why did you give that human access to the ancestral burial ground?" he asked. "Why did you touch him in such a gentle manner? Why do you even like him? Have you forgotten what he is?"The Mother Tree moved a branch and knocked off Zedekiel's crown in annoyance.Queen Mother couldn't help but laugh. "You know his name. Why don't you just say it?"Zedekiel frowned as he snapped his finger and his crown flew back to his head, resting softly atop his silver hair. "Fine." He grumbled. "Why did you let Prince Ron in? I need answers because
"Whoa, she can even make sounds!" he exclaimed. "This tree is really unique."The King and Queen Mother were shocked to know Prince Ron could hear the Mother Tree. Only Elves were supposed to. Was he even human?Zedekiel definitely knew that there was more to human than he initially thought.The Mother Tree was sad that she had forgotten her name and by the looks of it, neither the Queen Mother nor the King could remember. She wrapped her branch around Prince Ron's arm and rubbed herself on his body like spoilt child.Prince Ron laughed. He was very pleased. It was the same umbrella tree he had seen before he fell and lost consciousness. "She's so cute. I feel like I can understand what she's saying. I think she's sad." He patted the leaves with a smile. "Aww don't be sad that you don't have a name. I can give you one."The Mother Tree immediately hummed happily, making Prince Ron laugh.The King and Queen Mother watched, amazed by their interaction. Zedekiel was completely stunned fo
How could a human be so beautiful?Prince Ron was elated. He couldn't believe he was in his beloved's arms once again. Surrounded by his beloved's unique scent, he certainly didn't want to let go. In fact, he didn't even want to open his eyes for he was afraid to see his beloved's expression, knowing his beloved didn't like him. But when Zedekiel growled, he knew it was time to stop.He sighed inwardly and consoled himself. 'Ah, there there. Don't worry Ron. One day, he'll be the one begging to hold you'. He snickered then raised his head to gaze at his beloved's handsome face.King Zedekiel was wearing a frown and Prince Ron didn't like it so he made a move to step back but Zedekiel's hold just went tighter, refusing to let him go. Prince Ron was confused. Did the cold Elf King just stop him from moving? He thought it was impossible.Thinking he was imagining things, Prince Ron tried to move again but Zedekiel seized his waist, preventing him from moving an inch. Prince Ron winced fr
Immediately after saying that, Prince Ron snickered quietly for he noticed his beloved was thinking.He huffed and raised his chin, muttering; "Your Majesty, I know it has only been a few weeks since we've been here but you should be able to tell some things about me already. I cannot believe you would even think that of me. I am very angry and disappointed."Admist everything, Zedekiel could only hear one thing. It was clear. The human held no feelings for the Elf Princess in his heart.Zedekiel's heart could finally calm down. His hold on the human's waist eased and he even smiled a little. His sister did not own the human's heart. Being in his arms and still muttering away, Zedekiel couldn't help but find the human cute. To stop his rambling, he said; "My apologies, Prince Ron. I didn't realise you were so capable. I shouldn't have accused you of being in cahoots with the prisoner."Prince Ron "!!!!!!"He felt like he was struck by thunder. His body went rigid and he stared at the
"But your highness, it is very cold in Netheridge. You can't wear such clothes out!" the bodyguard, Leo said, exasperated. "You're not even feeling well. If you go out like this, you'll surely catch a cold. Your highness, please, reconsider!""Reconsider what?" Prince Ron snapped as he fixed the flimsy robe over his body. "I like this colour. This is what I want to wear and I don't even feel cold. It is my body so what's it to you?"They were within the King's Chambers. Zedekiel had gone to attend to an urgent matter so Prince Ron decided to dress up for his dungeon date. None of the King's clothes fit him so he asked a servant to bring the thinnest clothes she could find. Something that couldn't protect a person from the biting cold of the Netheridge Kingdom.The servant found a set of thin wine coloured robes and presented them to the Prince who was so happy he held her hands and danced with her for a few seconds. She had no idea how much she had helped his love life. If things work