4019 Mist Kingdom Main Castle - Prince Allen Chambers-

A few days later

People viewed Allen, the second Prince of his family as a man of pride, honor . Someone who always remains calm and never lets his emotions show on his face . The perfect Prince . Someone who could support his brother in the future . At a young age of 19, he realizes that suppressing those emotions become rather difficult .

A deep sigh pa.s.sed his lips, as he leaned back on his chair . His gaze flickered on to the paperwork for a few seconds before he shook his head . Even if it is him this much alone is impossible . But he could not ask for help since it was the rare day off he gave all his a.s.sistants and guards .

Indeed, he knew better than to keep working them endlessly like that . When Allen received word that his brothers would not join him here in the Mist Kingdom, Allen understood — attending a business meeting proposal overseas during this period . They are trying to escape from the upcoming fight that is sure to happen in the nearby future .

Allen knew that as members of the elite they'd have to think of their own safety before all others . Because if something happens to them, how can the royal family continue? It's only natural they'd run away . But at this stage, others see it as cowardly, especially since they are the ones who ignited this fight .

When he thinks about the families that generally would cause trouble by now, the Kisaragi family comes to mind . As of late, however, it doesn't appear like they've made any moves . None of their branches either . They are not taking any action ever since the previous case with Prince Andrew subduing their forces a few months ago . What could those guys be thinking?

Prince Andrew, Allen was skeptical that he would stay quiet, that he would remain indifferent after what happened . But the Prince is doing just that, what is that man planning? Is he hiding the situation even from Queen Orthez?

Prince Andrew is a problem .

And so is the Kisaragi family .

With those two alone, it's enough to give him a headache . But now there is another headache to deal with . This next one is closely related to his fiance, the Second Princess of the Mist Kingdom current throne, Lyn . Despite his stay here, for the last few days, the girl disappears on him a lot .

Allen knew the game the members of the Sound Kingdom are playing . They clearly want to overthrow the Mist Kingdom . But the steps the man named Kazuya took have nothing to do with this game or this current battle . Instead, it's towards his fiancee; he's trying to pull Lyn away from him .

That kind of move would benefit them and he ought to worry because there is indeed a strong chance for them to be able to pull this off . However, that may be why Allen wasn't worried . Even if he does something about it, in the end, the one who makes those decisions is Lyn and n.o.body else .

There's also that other man; it surprised Allen when he saw him . The man named Rhys . If it's not one guy, it's another . Exactly why did his fiance gather such a troublesome crowd around her? It gave him a headache . Allen ran his hand through his hair and deeply sighed . Maybe he ought to take a break for a while .

. . .

It's during these times Allen thinks about the past a lot .

He recalled Prince Andrew words .

'If she found out, Lyn won't . . she definitely won't forgive you' .

Indeed Allen knew, he was well aware of that . Even if he wasn't directly involved, it doesn't change the fact that he knew who did it . To this very day, he knew she still searches, searches endlessly for the main culprit .

' I will not hate you' huh?

In the end, Lyn always means what she says . Contrary to his cold att.i.tude and indifference towards her . She expresses no form of dislike towards him .

But unlike when they were first engaged, Lyn no longer remains with him for a long time . As much as he wanted her too, Allen knew that he didn't have any more rights to make such a selfish request like that .

That's right; it's because he no longer has that right . So if she decides to leave him for the Sound Kingdom's Kazuya . . . If she breaks off this engagement, then Allen knew he would have no choice but to comply with this request . He will have no choice if she decides to go with someone else .

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40XX Wind Kingdom

For the last few minutes, his brother said nothing and Allen watched him as he silently stood from the sides . Why did his brother call out to him? How unusual .

"How is she?"

"Lyn? She is quite well," Allen trailed off, "She seems to have warmed up to me . We go on frequent walks together, even without our guards . "

Allen regretted saying the last line when he saw the expression on his brother's face .

"You have to listen, Allen, as a prince you have to conduct yourself properly . You cannot disobey the orders from above and must live your life according to the decisions of others . You do not have a say anything . The existence you lead is only for the sake of the royal family . There is nothing other than that for you . That is why you cannot disobey . Whatever actions you take will affect the rest of us, that's why it is best to follow orders . "

Allen wanted to retort back if there was a need for this speech . He's already heard it countless times from father .

"Do not tarnish our name, getting friendly with that Princess is fine . But there's a limit to how long you can play house . Remember the reason for our alliance to the Mist Kingdom . "

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Allen knew, he knew he couldn't, couldn't do anything, that the reality was that he was powerless .

He lets out another sigh; it won't do him any good like this . Allen took one glimpse of the sky to see the grey color and picked up a parasol from the corner as he made his way out of his room and down the hall .

Walking down Allen immediately noticed how quiet it was; it's strangely peaceful . Though there are still people hanging around the office at this time, there aren't as many as usual . This place is usually bustling with people .

His thoughts broke off upon hearing singing - only to find it coming from the decking area . He followed the source and saw none other than his fiance . While Lyn is normally not allowed to roam free in the Main Castle, she is granted permission when he comes . But of course the servants in the area are temporarily replaced with ones who know of her existence .

Lyn, seeing her . . . made Allen lose control of his senses . He wanted nothing more than to embrace her, wrap his arms around her and not let her go . Not let her go again, yet he restrained himself seeing the color that surrounded the girl .

Red, it was something he knew . Allen confirmed with his own two eyes two years ago . But perhaps there was a part of him that had yet to accept it due to what happened back then .

The security around the girl increased, and they restricted her actions more . Their duties seemed rather endless, and they barely had enough time to exchange a few sentences with each other .

It had rained after the first stanza of the song, and he opened up the parasol to s.h.i.+eld him from the constant droplets that fell from the sky, "How foolish," Allen suddenly murmured to himself . Though it was brief, he saw the tears in her eyes . Allen was about to step forward and reveal his presence, till she spoke up and extended her hand out to reach for the sky .

"I want to be free . . "

His gaze darkened at those words . One can't help but pity the girl . Freedom? Even if they didn't lock her up like this, as long as she is royalty . She can never be free . Allen always knew she desired this . But this is the first, no the second since he heard it from her very mouth .

"Kazuya . "

The first words aside, the second came as a great shock to him . He did not think it would be this painful hearing Lyn say these words directly . Allen shook his head, as he looked over at her . The girl's clothes were sticking to her body, she's already drenched, at this rate she will get sick . He made his way over until he was on the decking and extended the parasol over her head .

Lyn looked at him, eyes wide, "Ah, Allen . "

Her tone contained disappointment, was she waiting for that man?

"You'll catch a cold . Let's go inside," Allen said averting his gaze . For some reason, he could not meet her eyes . No, it's normal, it's normal after he just heard her whisper another man's name .

That longing look and piercing gaze; another man is the cause of it . He knew that there would be nothing stopping the two from getting together . Nothing is stopping Lyn from admitting her feelings for another man . Nothing is preventing her from leaving him .

If it weren't for him, then she would have been long gone already . Lyn must think she doesn't know her own feelings . But Allen could tell, Lyn is in love with the Sound Kingdom's Kazuya .

Too many pests lurk around his fiance .

And the biggest one had to be, "She really forgot about him . "

"Did you say something?" Lyn asked .

Allen shook his head, "Nothing . "

If he told Lyn, that she met the man named Kazuya before - then would she regain her memories from the incidence two years ago?

4019 Mist Kingdom Main Castle - Prince Allen Chambers- A few days later People viewed Allen, the second Prince of his family as a man of pride, honor . Someone who always remains calm and never lets his emotions show on his face . The perfect Prince . Someone who could support his brother in the future . At a young age of 19, he realizes that suppressing those emotions become rather difficult . A deep sigh pa.s.sed his lips, as he leaned back on his chair . His gaze flickered on to the paperwork for a few seconds before he shook his head . Even if it is him this much alone is impossible . But he could not ask for help since it was the rare day off he gave all his a.s.sistants and guards . Indeed, he knew better than to keep working them endlessly like that . When Allen received word that his brothers would not join him here in the Mist Kingdom, Allen understood — attending a business meeting proposal overseas during this period . They are trying to escape from the upcoming fight that is sure to happen in the nearby future . Allen knew that as members of the elite theyd have to think of their own safety before all others . Because if something happens to them, how can the royal family continue? Its only natural theyd run away . But at this stage, others see it as cowardly, especially since they are the ones who ignited this fight . When he thinks about the families that generally would cause trouble by now, the Kisaragi family comes to mind . As of late, however, it doesnt appear like theyve made any moves . None of their branches either . They are not taking any action ever since the previous case with Prince Andrew subduing their forces a few months ago . What could those guys be thinking? Prince Andrew, Allen was skeptical that he would stay quiet, that he would remain indifferent after what happened . But the Prince is doing just that, what is that man planning? Is he hiding the situation even from Queen Orthez? Prince Andrew is a problem . And so is the Kisaragi family . With those two alone, its enough to give him a headache . But now there is another headache to deal with . This next one is closely related to his fiance, the Second Princess of the Mist Kingdom current throne, Lyn . Despite his stay here, for the last few days, the girl disappears on him a lot . Allen knew the game the members of the Sound Kingdom are playing . They clearly want to overthrow the Mist Kingdom . But the steps the man named Kazuya took have nothing to do with this game or this current battle . Instead, its towards his fiancee; hes trying to pull Lyn away from him . That kind of move would benefit them and he ought to worry because there is indeed a strong chance for them to be able to pull this off . However, that may be why Allen wasnt worried . Even if he does something about it, in the end, the one who makes those decisions is Lyn and n.o.body else Theres also that other man; it surprised Allen when he saw him . The man named Rhys . If its not one guy, its another . Exactly why did his fiance gather such a troublesome crowd around her? It gave him a headache . Allen ran his hand through his hair and deeply sighed . Maybe he ought to take a break for a while Its during these times Allen thinks about the past a lot . He recalled Prince Andrew words . If she found out, Lyn wont she definitely wont forgive you . Indeed Allen knew, he was well aware of that . Even if he wasnt directly involved, it doesnt change the fact that he knew who did it . To this very day, he knew she still searches, searches endlessly for the main culprit . I will not hate you huh? In the end, Lyn always means what she says . Contrary to his cold att.i.tude and indifference towards her . She expresses no form of dislike towards him . But unlike when they were first engaged, Lyn no longer remains with him for a long time . As much as he wanted her too, Allen knew that he didnt have any more rights to make such a selfish request like that . Thats right; its because he no longer has that right . So if she decides to leave him for the Sound Kingdoms Kazuya . If she breaks off this engagement, then Allen knew he would have no choice but to comply with this request . He will have no choice if she decides to go with someone else . ------ 40XX Wind Kingdom For the last few minutes, his brother said nothing and Allen watched him as he silently stood from the sides . Why did his brother call out to him? How unusual . How is she? Lyn? She is quite well, Allen trailed off, She seems to have warmed up to me . We go on frequent walks together, even without our guards . Allen regretted saying the last line when he saw the expression on his brothers face . You have to listen, Allen, as a prince you have to conduct yourself properly . You cannot disobey the orders from above and must live your life according to the decisions of others . You do not have a say anything . The existence you lead is only for the sake of the royal family . There is nothing other than that for you . That is why you cannot disobey . Whatever actions you take will affect the rest of us, thats why it is best to follow orders . Allen wanted to retort back if there was a need for this speech . Hes already heard it countless times from father . Do not tarnish our name, getting friendly with that Princess is fine . But theres a limit to how long you can play house . Remember the reason for our alliance to the Mist Kingdom . ------ Allen knew, he knew he couldnt, couldnt do anything, that the reality was that he was powerless . He lets out another sigh; it wont do him any good like this . Allen took one glimpse of the sky to see the grey color and picked up a parasol from the corner as he made his way out of his room and down the hall . Walking down Allen immediately noticed how quiet it was; its strangely peaceful . Though there are still people hanging around the office at this time, there arent as many as usual . This place is usually bustling with people . His thoughts broke off upon hearing singing - only to find it coming from the decking area . He followed the source and saw none other than his fiance . While Lyn is normally not allowed to roam free in the Main Castle, she is granted permission when he comes . But of course the servants in the area are temporarily replaced with ones who know of her existence . Lyn, seeing her . made Allen lose control of his senses . He wanted nothing more than to embrace her, wrap his arms around her and not let her go . Not let her go again, yet he restrained himself seeing the color that surrounded the girl . Red, it was something he knew . Allen confirmed with his own two eyes two years ago . But perhaps there was a part of him that had yet to accept it due to what happened back then . The security around the girl increased, and they restricted her actions more . Their duties seemed rather endless, and they barely had enough time to exchange a few sentences with each other . It had rained after the first stanza of the song, and he opened up the parasol to s.h.i.+eld him from the constant droplets that fell from the sky, How foolish, Allen suddenly murmured to himself . Though it was brief, he saw the tears in her eyes . Allen was about to step forward and reveal his presence, till she spoke up and extended her hand out to reach for the sky . I want to be free His gaze darkened at those words . One cant help but pity the girl . Freedom? Even if they didnt lock her up like this, as long as she is royalty . She can never be free . Allen always knew she desired this . But this is the first, no the second since he heard it from her very mouth . Kazuya . The first words aside, the second came as a great shock to him . He did not think it would be this painful hearing Lyn say these words directly . Allen shook his head, as he looked over at her . The girls clothes were sticking to her body, shes already drenched, at this rate she will get sick . He made his way over until he was on the decking and extended the parasol over her head . Lyn looked at him, eyes wide, Ah, Allen . Her tone contained disappointment, was she waiting for that man? Youll catch a cold . Lets go inside, Allen said averting his gaze . For some reason, he could not meet her eyes . No, its normal, its normal after he just heard her whisper another mans name . That longing look and piercing gaze; another man is the cause of it . He knew that there would be nothing stopping the two from getting together . Nothing is stopping Lyn from admitting her feelings for another man . Nothing is preventing her from leaving him . If it werent for him, then she would have been long gone already . Lyn must think she doesnt know her own feelings . But Allen could tell, Lyn is in love with the Sound Kingdoms Kazuya . Too many pests lurk around his fiance . And the biggest one had to be, She really forgot about him . Did you say something? Lyn asked . Allen shook his head, Nothing . If he told Lyn, that she met the man named Kazuya before - then would she regain her memories from the incidence two years ago?