CHAPTER 4:BOW
1826 Words
-------Lord Arin's House-----
"Good morning ma"Lilac greeted as she sat beside her mom.
"Good morning,how was your night?"Lirien asked as she placed the food on Tuesday table.
"It's nice,yours?"She asked and Lirien smiled.
"Eat quickly so that you can go to the market on time,we have a lot to sell"Lirien said as she joined her
"Yes ma"Lilac smiled and Lirien mirrored her smile.
Twenty minutes later,Lilac came out of her room wearing a radiant yellow dress, its flowing silk chiffon draping elegantly around her curves. The traditional foustanella skirt fluttered with each step, its layered pleats shimmering like sunlight on an isle. A delicate golden belt cinched at her waist, accentuating her slender figure. As she moved, the bright yellow fabric seemed to glow, imbuing her with a warm, sun-kissed aura.
Lirien smiled.
"I'm ready"Lilac said and took the basket filled with threads.
"You are getting famous"Lirien said
"Of course,no one can fold something out of a thread,I am the only one in this kingdom that can make a castle out of a thread,a cat,cart,dog,anything you want"she said and her mother smiled.
"Go on now"
"Bye ma"She said as she waved.
Twenty minutes later,she got to the market and set up her stall.
She sat amidst a whimsical wonderland of threads, her skilled fingers danced as she started creating things.With a twinkle in her eye, she held up a delicate, intricate castle, its towers and turrets crafted from the finest silken strands. "Anything you desire, I can create," she said with a smile, her hands deftly weaving a tiny cart, complete with wheels and a delicate horse. A fluffy dog, a blooming flower, a majestic tree – all were brought to life by her magical threads, each one a testament to her boundless creativity and skill.
"Wow"The people were all surprised and quickly went to her.
"I want a dog"
"I want a tree"
"I want a cup"
A lot of people placed their orders and she answered them all.
"Nice work"A familiar voice said behind her
"kyros " she blushed.
"Did you miss me?"he asked.
"You wish"She scoffed."Sit"she offered him a seat.
Kyros smiled and sat.
"How is your sister?"
"Yunno, causing trouble as always"He replied and she smiled.
"Why are you smiling?"he asked.
"I like your sister,she doesn't take s**t "she smiled and he smiled.
They laughed and talked for a very long time.
A customer came and she answered her and suddenly a man appeared out of nowhere, his sudden presence making her heart skip a beat as he materialized beside her,she raised her head and her eyes met with a green one,The man's eyes were fixed intently on her, his gaze lingering on every curve and contour of her face. His stare was so unblinking, so piercing, that it seemed to strip away all pretenses, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable.
Kyros noticed the man's unnerving gaze and his face darkened with anger. He took a step forward, his eyes flashing with a protective fury. "Hey, what's wrong with you?" he demanded, his voice low and menacing. "Can't you see you're making her uncomfortable?"
The man, however, seemed oblivious to the his words, his gaze remaining fixed on the woman with an unnerving intensity. He didn't flinch, didn't blink, didn't even seem to be breathing. It was as though he had been turned to stone, his eyes frozen on the woman's face.
The crowd around them began to take notice, their faces twisting with disgust. "p*****t!" someone shouted, and soon the air was filled with jeers and catcalls. The man, still frozen in place, seemed to be in a trance, his eyes never leaving the woman's face.
Kyros stepped forward, his fists clenched, ready to defend his friend. The crowd, fueled by indignation and a desire to protect the woman, began to close in on the man. The atmosphere was charged with tension, the air thick with hostility. It seemed as though the situation could escalate into violence at any moment.
Lilac,sensing the escalating tension, began to feel a creeping sense of fear. She tried to step back, to create some distance between herself and the man, but her feet seemed rooted to the spot. She was trapped, unable to move or look away, as the man's gaze continued to bore into her very soul.
"DRACO!!!"A handsome man ran over and got in between the crowd and him.
----------THE PALACE.
"The king would scold you a lot ,so he ready for the worst"Derick said as they entered the palace.
As the palace guards announced the return of Prince Esmerald, who had been absent for a day, a sense of relief washed over the kingdom. However, this feeling was short-lived, as the king's expression darkened with concern and annoyance. He immediately summoned the prince to his chambers, eager to confront him about his unexplained disappearance.
Prince Esmerald, looking somewhat disheveled and worn, entered the king's chambers, accompanied by a stranger. The stranger's presence seemed to go unnoticed by the king, who was solely focused on his son. The king's eyes blazed with anger as he began to scold the prince, his voice thundering through the chambers.
"So,this is the king of Arcadia"Draco thought as he smirked.
"Esmerald, how could you be so reckless and irresponsible?" the king demanded. "You're the future king of this realm, and yet you disappear without a word, leaving everyone worried sick about your safety. What were you thinking? Did you even consider the consequences of your actions?"
The prince looked sheepish and contrite, his eyes cast downward in shame. He mumbled an apology, but the king was unforgiving.
"An apology is not enough, Esmerald," he said sternly. "You need to learn to take your responsibilities seriously and consider the consequences of your actions. You're not just a prince, you're the future king. You have a duty to your people, to your family, and to yourself. And yet, you seem to be taking all of this for granted."
The king's words hung in the air, a palpable sense of disappointment and frustration emanating from him. The prince's shoulders slumped under the weight of his father's disapproval, his eyes fixed on the floor.
"Do you have any idea how worried your mother and I were?" the king continued. "We were frantic with worry, not knowing where you were or what had happened to you. And for what? So you could indulge in some foolish whim or adventure? It's unacceptable, Esmerald. Completely unacceptable."
The king's scolding seemed to go on forever, his words cutting deep into the prince's conscience. The prince looked like he had been thoroughly chastised, his eyes downcast and his shoulders slumped in defeat.
Finally, the king's anger seemed to subside, replaced by a deep sadness. "I'm disappointed in you, Esmerald," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I expect more from you. You need to learn to take your responsibilities seriously and consider the consequences of your actions."
Once the king had finished speaking, his attention suddenly shifted to the stranger standing beside the prince. The king's demeanor changed, his expression transforming from one of anger to one of curiosity. He regarded the stranger with a piercing gaze, as if trying to discern their identity and purpose.
The stranger, who had been quietly observing the exchange between the king and the prince, seemed to sense the king's interest. He stepped forward, their eyes meeting the king's with a confident and unwavering gaze.
The king got captivated by his beauty for a while before averting his gaze.
The prince, sensing the king's interest in the stranger, seemed to hold his breath, unsure of what would happen next. The air in the chambers was thick with tension, as if the very fate of the kingdom hung in the balance.
The king's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. Who was this stranger, and what was their connection to his son? Why had they accompanied the prince back to the palace, and what did they want? The king's gaze never wavered, his eyes boring into the stranger's very soul.
King kael was surprised because the stranger didn't bow or show any kind of respect.
"Bow"Esmerald said in his mind
Draco's face turned sour"I am older and mightier than him and you want me to bow?"He said in his mind as if he heard him(Esmerald)
"Do you want to get punished?"
Draco scoffed and bowed."Greetings your Majesty"
"Who are you?"
"Your highness,I met him in the forest that connects yamdong and Arcadia,his village got attacked and he managed to escape and he wanted to come to Arcadia so I told him to follow me"Esmerald explained.
"I wasn't talking to you,prince Esmerald,I want the stranger to tell me"
"It's as the prince said your majesty,My village got attacked and I managed to escape with a few people but we splitted after traveling for some days,so I decided to come to Arcadia because it was my father's dream to come here"Draco explained.
King kael nodded and a thought strucked him.
King kael gave him a once-over and nodded.
"He has the body of a warrior, judging by how his hand looks,he can perform archery and weild a sword"He thought.
The king is right, everything about draco screams 'WARRIOR'
"You can stay in My kingdom on one condition"
Esmerald was shocked to hear that,he thought the king was going to send him out of the kingdom.
"Father!"
"If you want to stay here,you have to enroll in the warriors'class that would take place in a month"
Draco smirked as he heard that and Esmerald face palmed himself.
"Yes your highness,I will join"
"You are dismissed "The king said.
"Why did father say that?,you are inviting our enemy to see what we have against him"Esmerald screamed in his head.
He left with Derick and draco.
"I have to stay at your place for a while"draco announced.
Derick was taken aback at how he talked to the prince"Show some respect "
Draco eyed him and without him realizing his eyes glowed a faint green but Derick didn't noticed it.
"It's fine"prince Esmerald said as he saw his(draco) glowing eyes.
"I have to keep him by my side at all time"he thought"Derick,you can go"
"Yes,your highness "he eyed draco before he left.
Esmerald said nothing as he led draco to his chamber.
"Why do you want to stay here?"
"I have some unfinished business to do"he replied.
"Have you been here before?"Esmerald asked.
"King Zarin was my friend"he replied.
"King Zarin? Isn't he the first king of this kingdom?,So you've been alive for over two thousand years?"He asked
"Yes"He replied.
"He might be lying "Esmerald thought.
"I want to sleep,so if you need me,just wake me up"Draco said as he laid on the crown Prince of the largest and greatest kingdom's bed.
Esmerald sighed
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I couldn't complete the episode in this chapter but don't worry I am going to complete it in the next chapter.
- Writer
