Kanōsei
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Prologue
The Kingdom of Cielo can be seen floating in the sky, far above the earth. It watches over the kingdoms of Terra and Mare and coexists with the land of Arcobaleno. Not many can see it; only those who are chosen are granted sight. But those who inhabit this land are powerful beings capable of bringing either life or death.
Currently, the heir to the throne is the young Prince Tsunayoshi, son of the King's closest advisor and the great upon great grandson of the first King, Giotto. He is adored by everyone—from the Council of Elders to the townsfolk of Cielo. Everyone sees him as the next King, which, he is. But sometimes, fate intervenes, either causing destruction or maybe something a little… different.
"Prince Tsunayoshi!"
"Where is Prince Tsunayoshi?"
"He's not in the kitchen, and he's not in the throne room!"
"I can't find him either? Have you checked his quarters?"
"Yes, what about balcony?"
"He's not there. What about with Mistress Nana? He's usually with her."
"Not today, her Mistress was in the royal garden earlier but the young Prince isn't there with her."
"Has anyone gone to stables?"
"No."
"Check there. The rest can search the castle grounds from head to toe."
"Have you found him?" A quite yet strong voice echoed off the golden walls of the palace.
"No, your Highness. We've searched high and low but he hasn't shown up anywhere." A guard was bowing deeply with his hands at his sides. He was reporting to the King on the whereabouts of Prince Tsunayoshi who had been missing for the past day.
"Hmm, then I fear the worse. Has anyone reported mysterious figures today? Or hostile individuals on the castle grounds?"
"No, your Highness. There have been none."
"I see, this might be even worse than I thought. Please station guards at every entrance and exit including the underground passageways. I want a patrol of 100 men search the forest and town. I fear that Tsunayoshi has been kidnapped."
"Yes sir."
Somewhere far away, a young boy dressed in black made his way through churning river. In the distance, he could hear the rough shouting of castle guards and their hounds, tracking his scent. He smiled to himself. They wouldn't find him. No, he had made sure of that. Despite how the cold water made him miserable, it would also effectively wash away his scent.
He had made sure to research escapades and survival methods before putting his plan into action. If he had been a regular citizen of Cielo then it would have been ten times harder than it had been already. But being a prince had its quirks. He had access to documents, files, scrolls, and books that a normal person would never even have dreamed of.
Yes, they would never find him with the infallible noses of the hounds. And hopefully, they would never, ever find him.
The freezing water froze him to the bone but his eyes were filled with determination. That's right, he was no longer 'Prince Sawada Tsunayoshi,' heir to the Cielo Kingdom.' No, he was just 'Tsuna.' Thrown away was his past in Cielo. Now, he would lead a new life and shape it with own hands.
Kanōsei means possibilities
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