A few years have passed ever since that day.. Amel decided to take a break and find himself, leaving Ijekiel behind
Ijekiel at first was shocked when he found out about Amel Graduating but he secretly knew about it already
it was a beautiful morning as the sound of the violin fills up the room, the sound of the sad students crying that these past few years have flew by so quickly
It was finally the day of Ijekiel's graduation...
despite the lively atmosphere, Ijekiel was feeling quite empty because he was hoping that a certain someone would show up but little did he know the someone was already there
Students stare in awe causing a commotion, Ijekiel at first ignored it until he saw that familiar moonlight hair flutter in the wind as his violet eyes shine like the stars, his heart was pounding out of his chest..he didn't knew If it was real or not
He slowly approached Ijekiel holding a bouquet of golden roses, with his usual smile that he missed so dearly, many students we're staring at awe some were wondering who he was, but Ijekiel knew who it was...it was his one and only moon
"Congratulations kiel" Amel said as he gave handed Ijekiel the bouquet of roses
"Ah! M-moon what are you doing here!?" Ijekiel couldn't help but stutter, his cheeks flushed a slight red making the young boy chuckle
"Of course I'll be here it's your graduation!" He patted his head while letting out a small chuckle
Ijekiel's face felt warm as his cheeks went red, realisation suddenly hit him as he stared at Amel...he changed a lot in these past few years, were his thoughts as he stared at him
His hair was long and was tied in a loose ponytail, his jaw was sharp and his body was more masculine yet still had the fragile look in him, his features were more visible. The young boy who was shorter then Ijekiel was now taller than him
His cute smile that could melt one's heart has changed to a seductive smirk making it hard for Ijekiel to keep his pounding heart to calm down
"You have gotten taller Moon" Ijekiel said as he tried to cover his flushed cheeks with his hand
"Glad you noticed! now I'll be the one patting your head" He patted Ijekiel's head while letting out a small smirk
Ijekiel Immediately pulled Amel closer causing him to startle but he soon noticed a certain figure glaring daggers at them...that annoying bug Carlos
"Shall we?" Amel asked as he grab Ijekiel's hand out of the room
Ijekiel didn't had the time to argue as Amel sudden stopped, he faced the annoying bug as he put upped his middle finger while smirking causing the bug to rage furiously
"Thank you next" Amel said as he happily carried Ijekiel bridal style as placed him on a horse
"W-wait Moon where are we going?" Ijekiel was startle by the sudden action as he just smiled at him and got on the horse sitting behind him
"Hey where are you taking my horse!" An old man screamed, Kiel looked at him confused before realising he was talking to them
"Don't worry I'll give it a tour around Obelia" Amel gave a wink as the old man fainted
"Don't tell me we're riding this all the way to Obelia!?" Ijekiel looked at him shocked as Amel just looked away
"Of course not" Amel's ears redden which was a sign he was lying as Ijekiel just let out a loud sigh as he leaned against Amel's chest
Ijekiel's POV
I slowly flutter my eyes to realise I actually fell asleep on Moon! his hands were wrapped around me, I could hear his heart beating that's how close we are
"Hey sleepy head" He smiled at me which didn't made the situation any better
"Ah, Looks like I fell asleep" I tired to hide my panic as I straighten my posture
"Yeah, you slept the entire way" He let out a small laugh while I realised we are already in Obelia!
How long did I sleep for us to reach here already! I tried to calm myself as I looked at the beautiful night sky, it's funny how it was literally morning before I fell asleep
I turned to take a glance at Moon who was enjoying the cold breeze
His hair was fluttering in the wind, the moonlight was shining on him making his features show, I didn't realise how much I actually missed him all these years
I think I was staring for quite a while, for we we're somehow already at my place!
we we're greeted by my father and Jennette who was smiling happily and some maids
Amel helped me down as I went up to them, Jennette ran upto me while hugging me close
"Welcome back Young Master!" the maids and butler bowed
"Welcome back son" father patted my head while I unconsciously smiled
I forgot Amel was still here! Immediately removed my Father's hand as I gave him a bow, I think he was confused for a second before realising Amel was still here
"It's a pleasure to see you again Mr.Scholar, I have to say you changed quite a lot these past years" Father bowed as Jennette hid behind me
"The pleasure is all mine, and I have to say you look dashing as ever Duke Alpheus" Amel bowed as my father let out a small laugh
"And who might young lady be?" He took a peaked at Jennette who was still hiding behind me
"I-im Jennette Margarita" She bowed slightly as she keep glancing at him
"Greetings M'lady, I'm Amel thus I have no last name, you may call me Amel or Brother" He said as he bowed at Jennette, he was joking about the Brother part as I just rolled my eyes at him
"O-okay Brother, call me Jetty if you want of course" She fidgeted, I think we we're both shocked from what she said as he patted her head
"It'll be my pleasure M'lady Jetty" He gave a bright smile as Jennette flushed from the sudden action
"I just came here to assist the young Alpheus, it's a pleasure meeting you but sadly I shall take my leave" He bowed but before he was about to get on his horse I immediately grabbed his arm
"Is there something you would like to tell me young Alpheus" He smirked because he knows I don't like it when he call me with honorifics
"Pardon me Mr.Scholar" I retreated my grip as I slightly bowed
"It's quite late and It'll be dangerous for a young beautiful man being alone right now, I hope you accept my offer to stay here for the night" I tried to hide my blush as he just looked at me with wide eyes
D-did I just Asked Amel to stay here for the night! what was I thinking!
Ijekiel Alpheus you are Indeed an idiot and young beautiful man what is that supposed to mean! I know he is indeed the most beautiful man I know but how could I just blurt it out like that!
"Please do Mr.Scholar, the Palace is quite far from here and I'm pretty sure my son would like you stay here as well" He looked at me while I instinctively looked away
"It'll be rude of me to decline the young Alpheus' invitation, then Pardon me for my intrusion" He smiled while he patted my head
"Is brother staying here!" Jennette excitedly asked as she peaked her head
"Indeed I am but if you feel a bit uncomfortable I may leave" He smiled brightly
"N-no I want brother to stay here!" She suddenly hugged Amel which startle him before he returned the hug
"It's quite cold outside, shall we?" My Father asked as we entered inside
Jennette was clinging onto Amel which was quite shocking because she used to stick with me all the time, I was indeed quite jealous but they really looked like siblings
We're happily eating our dinner while Amel was telling about all the embarrassing thins I did! I think dad and Jennette were quite shocked as well
"I remember when Kiel got scared of his own reflection because he thought it was a ghost!" I immediately flushed as I hitted Amel in the head
"Remember when you punched an important guest because you saw a "fly" which was actually his mole! and who on in the right mind would punch a fly!" I blurted while he quickly went red
This went on for hours until we decided it was time for us to rest, we have a lot of guests rooms in here but I don't know how it ended up us sharing room! I know we shared a room at school but this is completely different!
I'm standing outside my room as I took a deep breath, I'm holding some clothes that Amel could wear, I was about to knock until I hear a loud noise inside
"Moon are you oka-" Before I could finish my sentence I was quite shocked from what I saw
Amel was standing there looking at me with wide eyes, he only had a cloth wrapped around his waist as the moonlight shone against his masculine figure, his hair was wet making to sparkle in the room
"Ah- Sorry Kiel I accidentally dropped my sword!" He said while he scratched the back of his head
"G-get some clothes on!" I threw him the clothes on my hand as I barged out of the room
He's too defenseless! what if he does that too someone else! I swear he'll be the death of me
-The Next day-
Athanasia's POV
Lucas you dirt bag! Can't you warn me before you teleport me
I'm literally falling from the sky!
~Flash Back~
"If you're that curious about Whitey's boy, why don't you see him for yourself" Lucas said as he suddenly snapped his fingers
"You should've have said so for yourself, I was quite bored" He said as I looked at him confused
~end of flashback~
I covered my eyes waiting for the Impact as I suddenly felt someone catch me
"Are you alright? You still surprise me every time we meet Lady Angel" A tall young man said as I looked at him surprised
"Wait! Ijekiel!? where did the little boy go!" I thought as I stared at him shocked
"P-put me down" I struggle as he slowly put me down
He grown a lot in the past 6 years! how did he grow that much! I was suddenly interrupted by my thoughts by a young feminine voice
"Ijekiel? are you there?"
J-Jennette? that's her right. I flinched as I suddenly heard her voice
"M'lady you can't just run around like that you might fall" I heard a familiar male voice, it was a bit deeper but it gives me nostalgic feelings
"Brother I told you to call me Jetty! just come with me, we need to find Ijekiel!"
does Jennette have a brother? wait but I'm pretty sure she's the only one, oh Maybe just someone she sees as a brother, that reminds me where is my brother?
"why am I getting dragged around tho-"
"Ijekiel likes to hide from me but if I'm with you he'll appear out of nowhere!"
"Brother have you ever thought of getting a fiancé? I'm pretty sure a lot of ladies would love you!"
Before I could process anything I suddenly saw Ijekiel run towards them in unhuman speed as I suddenly hid behind the bushes
"Jennette you can't just ask that!" Ijekiel blurted as he pulled a familiar young man beside him in a protective stance
It was honestly quite shocking to see Ijekiel act like that, he's calm most of the time who knew he had this side of him towards that that boy
"Who's that-?" Lucas suddenly appeared making me startle
"Lucas what are you doing here?!" I screamed whisper before he could finish his sentence, while he just pointed at them
"I'm feeling wierd" He glared at them as I looked at him confused until realisation hit me
"Love at first sight?!" I blurted making them to look at our direction
Before anyone could approach us we're suddenly back at the Palace while Lucas Looked annoyed even more
"Am I annoyed right now?" He asked me while I took a closer look
"I-i guess you look like you are?" I said looking confused
"Yeah. I must be upset about something, Just why do I feel this awful" He glared at me making me flinch as he suddenly disappeared
"What's with him? Did he eat something off?!" I mentally screamed forgetting everything that happened earlier
Amel's POV
I suddenly heard a noise as I immediately rushed towards the Bush with my sword drawn, but I was greeted with nothing
I've been feeling that someone was watching us earlier but when Keil came I thought it was him but I'm getting my doubts
"Moon don't run off like that!" Ijekiel screamed as I let out an awkward smile
"Oh- Where's Jetty?" I asked while noticing she wasn't in the area
"Dad called her for something important" He shrugged it off before suddenly pulling my hand
I just let him drag me as I thought to myself, just what is the Duke Alpheus teaching them for them to like dragging people around
We suddenly stopped to a beautiful scenery with white flowers everywhere as the breeze slowly flutter in my hair
"This is where I come when I want to be alone, ever since we met when we we're kids I started to love white flowers as it reminded me of you.." He shyly looked at the ground as I patted his head
"Eh!? why did you bring me here if this is your secret garden?" I started panicking while raising both of my arms
"Don't worry this would be our secret garden now" He placed a flower on my ear as the wind suddenly flutter through my hair
"Is that so? then I would cherish this place" I smiled while I kneeled down to admire the flowers beauty
-Later that day-
"Brother do you have to go!?" Jennette hugged me tightly as I hugged her back
"Jetty don't worry we'll be seeing eachother eventually" I smiled as she clung onto me with her dear life
"Pardon me Mr.Scholar,she isn't usually like this" Duke Alpheus said as he tried to calm Jennette down
"Moon do you really have to leave?.." He tightens his grip on my sleeve
Ijekiel not you too! I cried Inside as I patted both of their heads
"Don't worry we'll see eachother soon" I smiled brightly as the both of them finally decided to release me
"then I shall take my leave" I slightly bowed as I enter my carriage while watching them wave goodbye
At first I told them that I'll just be riding my horse but they Insist on taking the carriage..
I'm finally going back I loudly sigh as I stared at the scenery passing by, I was too lost in my thoughts to realise I was already at the Palace
Oh my that was fast! I silently chuckle while I step out of the carriage
I was greeted by Hannah my personal maid as she stood there smiling brightly
"Welcome back!" She hugged me tightly as tears fell from her eyes
"Hannah didn't I told you to not waste your tears on me" I wiped her tears as she suddenly froze making me confused
"W-wha wait who are you? Where's my baby Prince!? She screamed as I tried to cover her mouth
"Shh- what if someone heard you!" I whisper as I quickly looked around fortunately no one was indeed around
"My Apologies Prince, I let my emotions get the better of me" She wiped her tears as I chuckle
"Where's the princess, I've missed her quite a lot" I smiled brightly while Hannah lead me through the halls
I've been getting a lot of stares and squeals? from the maids as I passed by, I was bit uncomfortable I think Hannah noticed as she glared at them making me chuckle
"Princess it's me Hannah" She knocked on the door as we suddenly heard a feminine voice said come in
"Yes Hannah?" A small girl with golden platinum blonde hair with sparkling jewel eyes said as she smiled brightly before her eyes widen with surprise
"Blessings and Glory upon the princess of the Obelian empire" I bowed as she looked at me shocked while Hannah left us in the room
"Princess?" I asked again as she stared intensely at me
"My little Jewel have you perhaps forgot about me already?" I pouted while her Jaw literally dropped
"B-brother!?" She blurted somehow kind of unsure
"Yes My little Jewel?" I smiled brightly while tilting my head as she suddenly run upto me
"Brother! I've missed you so much! You grew a lot! I barely recognised you" She hugged me tightly while I returned her hug
"I've missed you too my little Jewel, you grew up to be a beautiful lady" I kissed her forehead while she suddenly blushed from embarrassment
we we're suddenly interrupted by some wierd things that seems to be a doll? (The paper like doll that practice dancing with Athanasia before) they lined up while stomping their feet, I was confused by what's going on but from Athy's reaction this is clearly Lucas' doing
"Here arrives the most handsome and powerful magician of the magic Tower, Lucas!"
"Lucas, Lucas,Lucas!"
"Here am I! the most handsome warlock that you'll ever encounter!" Lucas barged in while putting his hands on his waist and the other one on his head
"My lovely Amel behold, the man you'll spend the rest of your life with, your future husband, Me" He raised both of his hands in the air as the wierd dolls we're clapping
"Greetings Young warlock It is I, Amel who'll make you fall for me with just one smile" I smirked as I kissed his hand
"W-what are you doing!?" He hit me in the head as he cheeks flushed
"The most handsome warlock has fallen for an angel" Athy mocked as Lucas just glared at her
"I think I saw His Majesty waiting for someone" Lucas mocked as he suddenly disappeared
before I could process he said, I suddenly was dragged by Athy, seriously what's with people dragging me everywhere!
We barged in the room as I suddenly saw a familiar golden hair while we we're quickly approaching him
"Daddy! Daddy!" Athy hugged him as I stood there
"Blessings and Glory upon the sun of the Obelian empire" I bowed as he suddenly stood up from his seat while approaching me
"Looks like you've gotten taller" He patted my head as I froze in place
This was the first time he wasn't glaring at me, I smiled unconsciously while Athy was grinning in the background
"Of course your Majesty I got it from you" I smirked as he rolled his eyes. It wasn't a rude but more on the playful type
We sat down as Athy started to talk about her debut, which reminds me who would she dance with?
"What if I get nervous and make a mistake" Athy asked as she looked at us with a worried expression
"You can make mistakes Athy" I smiled as His Majesty nodded
"What do you have to worry about, if you make a mistake it would Felix's fault" He said while staring at tea on his hand
"O-oh Is Felix's your dance to your debut?" I asked while she flinched she looked a bit uncertain
"What if someone says mean things about me" Athy asked while looking down
Then that would be the last thing they ever say
Me and His Majesty said as Athy looked at us with wide eyes before she let out a small laugh
"But Daddy I want to enter the ball holding your hand and dance the first with you" She fidgeted while His Majesty stared at her
"Then I'll make sure that happens! Even if I have to use some some dirty tricks!" I slammed my hand against the table as they both looked at me shocked
"If Athanasia wants to then I have no choice, it's just one dance" His Majesty said as I tried to hide a glass bottle behind my back
"Really Daddy! No take backs, You promise!" She jumped towards his Majesty as he stared at her shocked
"I promise.." He said as I started crying
"Sniff sniff this is too adorable" I cried as His Majesty suddenly wiped my tears making me stare
"You look ugly when you cry" He said as I let out a small laugh
"I got it from you~" I teased him as Athy stared laughing loudly while His Majesty glared at me
"Thanks heavens!" Felix Suddenly burst in the room as I immediately went on guard
"Why are you here dog" I glared at him while his eyes soften when he saw me
"M-my prince.." He looked at me with eyes full of regret and guilt
"I know I don't deserve your forgiveness but I-i wasn't thinking straight I apologise" He bowed his head while I could see tears fell from his face
"Felix Robane" I said in a monotone voice while he flinched
"I don't know if I can forgive you, what you did truly hurted me, you betrayed me, the person who I thought would protect me" I glared at him making even Athanasia flinch
"But...I hope you prove yourself to me that you deserve my forgiveness" I smiled as he looked at me with wide eyes
"I'll do my best my Prince!" He smiled brightly While making the tense atmosphere light up
-The day Amel left to Obelia-
Claude was in his Chambers waiting for a certain someone while Felix was right beside him...Every day Claude would be on his desk waiting at this time no matter what happens, he'll even stop meetings and meals just to be able to to wait there on Time
A knock was suddenly heard on the door making His Majesty confused for second before permitting them to enter
"Blessings and Glory upon the sun of the Obelian empire" Hannah the personal maid of Amel enter as she slightly bowed
"Here are the paperworks that have been completed for the day" She slowly placed the papers on his desk as she quickly bowed and left
"Hmm..Is he not coming?" His Majesty mumble before he quickly stood up with Felix following behind him
While Claude and Felix was taking a walk around the garden, he saw Athanasia sitting alone as she looked sad reading a letter on her hand
"Felix, Where's the Scholar? He's usually with Athanasia by this time" He asked the knight making him startle
Felix was shocked when he heard his Majesty talked about Amel, it was quite true now looking back. the Scholar who was mostly stuck in their room would only come out when he gives his Majesty his paperworks or when he haves morning tea with the princess
And His Majesty would always encounter the Scholar "accidentally"
"Athanasia is Amel not with you?" Claude asked at the princesss who looked sad
"Brother left to Arlanta.." She whispered but it was loud enough for them to hear
"Oh is that so.." Claude sat infront of Athanasia while she suddenly handed him a letter
He looked confused for a second but he remained his stotic face as he took the letter and read it
Claude's POV
I was shocked when I read the letter Athanasia gave me, I don't know why but I felt my chest tighten
"Dear Princess aka Little Jewel..When you read this I'll already be at Arlanta, I'm sorry I didn't say it to you personally But I'm quite happy about the little gift you gave me..Lucas said that the doll looked like me -_-
anyway! I hope you know that I'll miss you and I love you so much, don't get into trouble and please watch Dad and Felix
I know I can't call him that in but I wanted to try it. He always tend to overwork himself so ask Hannah to prepare him the usual she'll know what you mean, I'll usually do it but since I'm not there she'll do it in my stead
And Felix I know sometimes I call him a dog, but don't lie don't he looks like a puppy sometimes!
But I really do cherish the both of them, since I'll be gone for 6 years please take care of them in my stead, that'll be my way of telling them that I love them, if try to say it in person I might- you know!
I love you my Little Jewel, please don't forget about your brother, I love you and I'll always will
~ Love Amel
I don't understand this feeling, the reason I kept him Alive was because I wanted to take my anger out on him, being a child of a traitor...I know I wouldn't care if he died or left, no in fact I would've killed him..but not being able to see him even for a day..I'm feeling empty..do I care about that child?
Amel de Alger Obelia..what are you doing to me..
Felix's POV
I excused myself for a while to process my thoughts..
Why..What kind of uncle am I!? I treated him so badly. The reason I was like that because his Majesty said that I have to not let anyone figure out his a Prince..since being a child of a traitor might make his life in danger
It hurted me every time I glare at him, He's my nephew, the son of my beloved sister.. now that I think about it, It was indeed the day Amelia died.. Today is Amel's birthday
Instead of Greeting him, I decided to even slap him!
I took out a bottle of whisky a I chugged it down, I normally wasn't like this..No kidding I'm always like this especially when this day arrived..
Sis..I'm so sorry
Tears fell from my eyes as I continued to drink my thoughts away
Both Claude and Felix realised that they truly cared about the young Prince but the didn't want to admit their feelings..