Life of a prince: 2
A silvery voice tore apart the silence that prevailed in the wooden house.
" Mistress, the baby's born. "
" That's a beautiful news to hear in the morning! " The Mistress bloomed with victorious joy.
The arousal of the news spread throughout the kingdom like blooming flowers.
" Look who's here to meet me, jellybean! The mighty heir of the King . " she picked up the infant, who bawled unrecognisable words to himself with an adoring look.
" You're going to be the best King in the world, Cookie Pie," she whispered darkly, chuckling at the infant.
With a rosy hue cast over the evening sky, the little kid ran through the garden giggling to himself, joyfully.
The pair of beautiful green eyes laced following him.
" Mother! Look at this. I've found a small life! " The three-year-old boy waddled to the lady with a small fly lying dead on his palm.
She crouched down to his height with her long dress spreading around like the petals of a bloomed flower.
" This is called a butterfly, Little one. It has wings and it can fly. "
" But why isn't moving now? "
" Because it's dead, my little Prince. "
" So, can't it move? " he asked oblivious to the meaning of death.
" My Prince, death is a peaceful destination yet a horrible truth that comes to everyone at their respective time. Their lives come to an end. They can't decline the offer from above but are forced to go along with it. "
" Can't you get it back to life, Mother? "
" No, my love. I can't. "
But suddenly the small fly squirmed and moved its wings aside, flying away as soon as possible when her fingers moved around it for a second, oblivious to the small Prince.
" Mother! It's not dead! "
" Everything that seems dead is not really dead, Jellybean. Those are pretending to fool death. Because they're greedy to live their life. Life is a terrific field yet a beautiful lie. "
" Mother! Mother! Look what I've found for you! " The 4-year-old kid ran up the staircase holding a blue lily in his hands.
" How lovely... "
" Oh! Do you like it, Mother? What is it? "
" This is a flower. Isn't it beautiful, Jellybean? "
" Yes. "
" But it can't be like this forever. Since you plucked it out from its living, it dies out of habitat, Peanut. " she smiled, flicking her finger as the flower suddenly darkened but stayed fresh. " But it's still beautiful, isn't it? "
" Yes, Mother, " His eyes sincerely enjoyed each and every inch of the flower.
" That's how life is. Even if you're out of your habitat, dying internally, you should be holding up yourself to look stronger. "
" Mother! I thought I was lost! I thought I lost you! " The 5-year-old kid ran straight into his mother's widened arms after being lost in the big forest.
" You'll never lose me, Cutie pie. I won't lose you either. "
" What if I somehow got lost like this again? I don't want to be lost! "
" Being lost is not something wrong. You can be lost. "
" Because you can find me? "
" Not because I can find you. It's because I trust you that you'll find the way back to me. "
" You trust me, Mother? "
" More than I trust myself. "
" Mother! What if I can't master magic? " The 6-year-old looked up at his mother with a pair of puppy eyes.
" Puppy cake, you're the heir of our kingdom and the only crowned Prince of both the universe. It's okay if you fail, " she said softly kissing his knuckles.
" Will I do it? "
" Believe in yourself, cupcake. You'll do it like how your mother always does. " she softly smiled flicking a finger which brought down a shower of rain right at the moment, showering the Prince, who immediately giggled in joy.
" Mother! What is love? " The 7-year-old asked his mother when she opened a book about herbs.
" Love... How come my little Prince got to know about love? "
" I apologise for peeking at the garden when you weren't here, Mother. "
" That's fine, Darling. Tell me what it is. "
" I saw Lady Victoria picking out flowers for her husband. She said that she loves him. "
" Hmm... Love is a beautiful feeling that comes from here. " she pointed towards his heart.
" Here? How? "
" That is love. It can be anything, muffin. It differs with every person you see. You love me because I'm your mother, "
" Yes! I love my mother! "
" Yup. Now listen. You love flowers because they smell nice, you love Lady Victoria because she cooks for you, you love your toys because you love playing with them, and you love mornings because you can play. "
" Whatever we like is love then? "
" Kind of, and you know what? Everything has light and equal dark sides. Since you learnt about the light side of love you should get to know about the darker side as well. "
" Does it have a darker side? "
" Of course. Love is not only beautiful but also dangerous. "
" How, Mother? "
" See, you love Lady Victoria, but she's just doing her job as she's destined to. Who you love shouldn't be forced to love you back even if you want them to. "
" But...but why can't they love me like I do? "
" Because that's their own desire to do. If they love you then they'll do too. If not, you should accept the truth. This is the darker side of love. The lighter side is the way you love them and the darker side implies the way they treat you by your love. "
" Is this love dangerous? "
" Not exactly, Jellybean. I'll tell you one thing, listen carefully. Once upon a time, you remember the Gods who created us, do you? So, the lovely mother of all was creating something beautiful for all the living to feel, so that they could enjoy their life with their destined pair. The feel was called love and it bounded two with one another. But her husband, the God of Power thought that her creation had no spices in it. He created the same love but not for joy but for sorrow and malice, without his wife knowing, "
" Ahh! "
" But the Goddesses found his trick and Mother of all was enraged. Then the great Enchantress came up with a solution. She suggested both the creations be planted in one living and let the living choose what he or she wants. He or she must fight to choose one and always fight to get the right one. Some willingly chose the joyous love but many went after the malice, "
" Oh no! "
" Yeah and after that, no one knew which was the love that gave joy and which was the toxin. So you must be careful with love. "
" This is dangerous! "
" Hahaha! Everything's not dangerous, Cutie Pie. There's still the lighter side for you. Like how Lady Victoria has a man for herself you'd get one for yourself when you come of age. "
" A man? "
" Maybe a man or a woman. "
" What if they have toxin love, Mother!? Will I be dead? Ha! "
" Hmm, No. But you'll know if it's a toxin or an elixir, my child. "
" How, Mother? "
" Do you believe me? Then you'll know it by yourself. "
" I believe you, Mother. "
" Mother! I can't do this. " The little one who was just 8 years old saw his mother with his ebony teary eyes.
" Big guy, it's okay. " The soft whisper soothed the crying kid.
" This is not that hard. See your mother, " she said before directing her slender finger towards the withered flower which slowly turned fresh with a fresh coating of water droplets.
" Mother! Look, I made it! " The 9-year-old boy ran towards his mother to give her a big hug.
" I'm so proud of you, puppy cake, you were so good! " she was genuinely happy smiling a true smile, kissing his temple with love.
" Am I good, Mother? Really? "
" Of course, yes, Darling! You achieved your goal at the early age of 9 and I'm so proud of you. You're therefore proclaimed the King of our universe after me! "
" But, Mother, you said I was always your Prince? "
" Of course, yes, you can be the almighty King to everyone but you're always my only Prince! "
" Yes, Mother, I'm your only Prince! "
" Mother! This is hard! " The 10-year-old whined landing on the floor with a thud after trying to lift a tonne weight of rock up with his hands.
" Jellybean, try it in a smart way. Start with the small thing. "
" Small thing? Then when will I lift this big thing?! "
" Little pie, We don't have to achieve everything in the first step itself. For instance, we could also wait for the next step. Maybe even the third step. Always remember that failure isn't bringing you down. Even after failing, if you stayed down on the ground rather than trying to do something else it'll be the step for you to step down from wherever you are. But if you try to take your step forward from where you fell, you'll be moving towards it. "
" Then come and help me! "
" Hahaha, C'mon! "
" Mother! I found something here! " The eleven-year-old squealed in joy upon finding a new door in his room.
" Oh, you found that! I'm proud of you, Jellybean! "
" Thank you, Mother! But why is the door hidden? "
" It's because this door leads somewhere that only me and you will know in the future. "
" Huh? "
" Yes. This is a magical door which recognises only us. Both of us. "
" Not even Lady Victoria? "
" No. "
" Not even baby Tiggy? "
" Nope. "
" Not even the big moustache guy? "
" Hahaha, no. "
" Wow! Then it's a secret between us, Mother?! "
" Yes, Peanut. This is a secret passageway for us. Even if anyone other than us dares to lay their hands on the knob of the door, they'll be somewhere, where they'd never imagined them to be. "
" Mother! I think we're done today. " The early teen announced with a breathless sigh.
" I think we're not, Prince. " A shining sword tore the silence like a clap of thunder which gave it away towards the young Prince who dodged it himself with his sword to which let out a loud clang.
" Mother, I'm tired! "
" Tiredness is the state where your enemy gets your weakness, big guy. You can be tired, but you can't be showing it out. You've to be on guard like a snake which awaits any kind of danger like how you do. "
" I know that and I'm well trained on it, Mother! "
They kept on talking while their swords were still clashing in mid-air.
" Why don't you try to attack, Jellybean, if you're well-trained to be on guard when you're tired? "
" I'll do it. " he swirled his sword only to get it to fly away like a waste.
" No one announces their attack before doing it, Darling. "
" I'm sorry, Mother. I'll be on guard next time. " he took out his dagger from his holster throwing it towards her sword which was dodged at the last minute with the last slash.
" Ha! That's impressive, Jellybean. You did well. "
" Just like you, Mother. "
" Mother, I don't want to go, let them go alone. " The mid-teen was whining to his mother who didn't look pleased.
" You've to, Darling. They came for you. "
" I don't want to, I can't leave you. "
" You're not leaving me. I'll be with you, "
" No. I don't want to go, Mother. Those men are creepy and— Just don't make me go. "
" Jellybean, you're a grown Prince and the kingdom now needs you. "
" What if I can't see you again? "
" That'll never happen. "
" Are you sure, Mother? Are you sure I can trust them? "
" Do you trust your mother? "
" Yes, I do. "
" Then trust them as well. You're their Prince.
" But— "
" You can't keep on denouncing the fact because I didn't teach you about pleading for your needs, cupcake."
" What's pleading? "
" Unnecessary to you, my Prince. Now go. "
After a defeated sigh he hugged her.
" I love you, Mother and I'm going to miss you. "
" I love you more, son. "
He stood before the big mirror facing himself. He was in a dark red and white baroque with a white silk robe that hung around his shoulders elegantly. His shining sword which had a raven's symbol on the handle stayed put inside his holster.
" Mother, today's a big day for your son. " he sighed.
" I know, " he paused, " I know you're watching me. "
" I miss you, Mother. I hope you'll be with me till the end. "
" Today's the last day of me being your Prince," he whispered before hearing a loud knock on the door which called him out.
" Your Royal Highness, the dawn is around! "
" I'm coming," he answered, walking towards the golden door. Before he could step out of the said door, a deep whisper stopped him midway.
" You'll always be my Prince, Jellybean. "
" I, therefore, announce my son, Lucas Aston as the Emperor of all! " Growled a manly voice before the huge crowd as a beautiful golden crown with a single purple stone was gently placed over the Prince's head.
Life of a King, who had been with his mother from his birth but got separated because of a responsibility he didn't know he had. He lives a life of hate surrounded by people, who want him for their own desires and greed. But all the while he had his mother to console him.
But what happens when the King join tracks with someone who's mentioned to be his wife by everyone who actually had no idea of who he's?
What if she says that she's from the future and she had no connection with the time they're in?
A woman who had no belief in love and magic lives a practical life like a normal citizen. What she'd be doing when she comes face to face with the great King of her time who she had no idea of?
He believes in magic. She doesn't.
He believes in love. She doesn't.
He loves his mother. She hasn't had one.
He had a different woman as his wife. But now she's his wife.
To be continued
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