Hello, everyone! This is a new story! I hope everyone will enjoy this story! Without further ado, let's start!
Normal POV
The kingdom of the Mystics... Legend says that they hold tremendous powers that exceeds other kingdoms' expectations. They go by Priests or Priestess, High Priests or High Priestess and Mystic Priest or Mystic Priestess. Out of the whole category, Mystics are known to have the highest level of power, but... One day, a Legend Mystic was born with powers surpassing a normal Mystic. That causes distress in the kingdom as the Legend Mystic tends to wander around from the palace. It was a usual thing for the kingdom. But the Legend Mystic couldn't go anywhere this time as there's a monthly meeting held by other kingdoms. Usually, the Mystic wouldn't bother about it and skip it but it had written in concern of the evil that the kingdoms have been trying to fight against. With that in mind, the Mystic left to another kingdom for the meeting.
From the kingdom of the Dragons, the King of the kingdom arrived at the entrance of the kingdom of Silver.
" Kai!"
The young King, identified as Kai, turned to see his blonde royal guard and best friend, Taishi Miwa. Although annoying, Miwa knew Kai from young and he knew his past very well.
" What is it, Miwa?" Kai ask
" Well... From what I heard, the one from the Mystic kingdom is coming for this meeting!" Miwa said
" Hmph. So they finally decided to show their face?" Kai said
" Don't be so rude, Kai. Besides, you know why they're so protective, right?" Miwa ask
" Of course. If one Mystic joins the Void, we're doomed. Is that what you're saying?! Kai ask
" That and the one coming is a special Mystic. I heard that person's magic is off the charts!" Miwa said
" Interesting... Now I'm interested." Kai said
" I know, right?!" Miwa said
They were led into the palace by one of the Royal guards named Kourin as they were led to the meeting room with refreshments at the side.
" Please wait for awhile. Our king will be here shortly." Kourin said
" Yeah."
Kourin exited the room as Kai looked around to see the same rulers present. King Leon Souryuu from the Aqua Kingdom. Emperor Mitsusada Kenji from the Historic Kingdom. Queen Misaki Tokura from the Oracle Kingdom. King Ren Suzugamori from the Shadow Kingdom. And he himself... King Toshiki Kai from the Dragon Kingdom. Now all that's left was...
" Looks like the Silver King is here." Miwa said
The door opened as it revealed a white haired boy, who looks younger than them. Takuto Tatsunagi of the Silver Kingdom. The boy gestured everyone to sit as they looked around to find the same space empty.
" The same place empty? Is that kingdom really not going to show themselves?" Akari, Queen Misaki's Royal guard, ask
" Don't be rude, Akari." Misaki said
" Yes..."
" I've received a reply from them. They said that they would attend this meeting. However, one caution... They are highly sensitive people whenever it comes to their ruler, so please refrain from saying anything rude or we'll be losing one kingdom to battle him." Takuto said
The other rulers nodded as the door suddenly opened. An auburn haired boy wearing a priest attire with his staff was there.
" Sorry for the wait. We were a bit delayed with the preparations to come. His Highness will be coming in now." The boy said
The boy stepped out of the way as another younger boy came in. Kai noted that he might be a bit younger than him by a year but the boy's face was covered, so he couldn't see much. With the hood and the veil covering the part under his eyes, he was barely recognizable but with Kai's ability, he could tell that this boy had lots of hidden potential. It was a split second but Kai's emerald eyes made into contact with beautiful and sprarkling sapphire eyes. The boy sat down at his seat as he nodded as a greeting. The other rulers nodded to him as well as the meeting started.
" Well, I'm sure everyone knows by now that Void had been rampaging around our kingdoms lately, haven't you?" Takuto ask
They nodded.
" Yes, our oracles have been uneasy about the near future. And some of my people were taken over but we've freed them from his spell, luckily." Misaki said
" My kingdom too..." Koute said
" The Aqua Kingdom is also affected. My people are now afraid for their safety." Leon said
" Even as we live between light and shadows, we are still easily influenced. I'm afraid that my people are also in danger." Ren said
" My dragons have been going wild recently. No doubt it's because of Void's dark energy." Kai said
" And? How's your kingdom faring?" Takuto ask, directing the question to the young boy
There wasn't any response as Kai observed that he must be looking for words to say.
" Sorry... We have this tradition that he would only speak to people he trusts. That's why he had to hide his face. So, I'll be translating his words to you guys, of course if that's fine with all the other rulers." The auburn male said
" Now that we think about it, since it's our first time meeting, why not we introduce ourselves?" Koutei ask
" S-Sure... This boy is Aichi Sendou, our ruler. Also known as Mystic Aichi, due to his powers. I'm his royal guard, Naoki Ishida." Naoki said
" Aichi... Sendou...?!" Kai thought
" I'm Mitsusada Kenji, King of the Historic Kingdom. You can call me 'Koutei'. This is my royal guard, Yuri Usui." Koutei said
" Then I'm next! I'm Ren Suzugamori! King of the Shadow Kingdom! This is my royal guard, Asaka Narumi!" Ren said
" I'm Leon Souryuu, King of the Aqua Kingdom. These two are my royal guards, Jillian and Sharlene." Leon said
" I'm Misaki Tokura. Queen of the Oracle Kingdom. This is my royal guard, Akari." Misaki said
" Toshiki Kai. Royal guard, Taishi Miwa." Kai said
" Don't be so stiff, Kai!" Miwa whispered
" And lastly, I'm Takuto Tatsunagi. King of this kingdom called Silver. These three are my royal guards. Rekka Tatsunagi, Suiko Tatsunagi and Kourin Tatsunagi." Takuto said
Aichi nodded as a greeting again.
" Then, I'll tell you about our kingdom. We've put up a barrier around the kingdom for safety reasons but recently, it seems Void has been trying to break into it. Every single night if you look out of the window, you can see sparks of the barrier trying to be penetrated in." Naoki explained
" Odd... Do you know what could be the reason?" Takuto ask
" Well... His Highness have been accidentally emitting some sort of aura lately and I think Void is attracted to it." Naoki replied
" Aura?"
" Well yeah... As his royal guard, I've seen it first-hand before... It was pretty unusual but with his powers, it's no surprise." Naoki said
" He's at the Mystic level if I'm correct, right? As you address him as Mystic Aichi." Koutei said
" Well... How do I put it into words...? He's a Legend Mystic." Naoki said
" Legend... Mystic...?" Akari ask
" A special Mystic that is born with their current powers. He surpasses an average Mystic. Also... He can channel the spirits of the dead." Naoki said
" Channel spirits of the dead?!" Miwa exclaimed
" Yeah. If one desires to see their dead loved one, he'll channel the spirit to let it take over his body for a few minutes. However, his limit is only three times a day." Naoki said
" I see. I reckon it requires high level of concentration then?" Takuto ask
" Yes."
" I want to ask a direct question at Aichi. If that's true, then show me." Kai said
" Hey, Kai!" Miwa exclaimed
" I want to see it for myself too. Of course, if you wouldn't mind." Takuto said
Aichi looked over to Kai before nodding.
" I got it. I'll get the preparations ready then. Do you have an empty room?" Naoki ask
" I'll lead you there." Kourin said
Naoki nodded as the two exited the room. A few minutes later, Kourin entered the room to inform them that they were ready as they headed to the room. It was dark and there was a path illuminated by candles. There was a big circle at the center also illuminated by candles as Aichi motioned Kai to the circle. Naoki guided the other rulers to the side.
" Just kneel down on the floor and put your hands in prayer later. Firstly, let him see a picture of your mother or father." Naoki said
Kai kneeled down on the floor as he took out a picture of his mother and showed it to Aichi, which he nodded and Kai kept the picture.
" Now, close your eyes and image the person in your mind while His Highness will do the same thing." Naoki said
Kai did as told as Aichi was already concentrating on his prayer. Slowly, the prayer started to work as Aichi's body started to change...
" Toshiki." A voice called
Both Kai and Miwa's eyes widened.
" Only two people can call Kai by his first name... His mother and father, the previous King and Queen of the kingdom..." Miwa said
" Mother...?" Kai ask
" Sorry. I can't remove this good and cloth. This boy told me not to before he allowed me to take over his body. I can only stay here for five minutes." Kai's mother said
" But you and father...!" Kai said
" Toshiki, do not meddle with our deaths. It was accident." Kai's mother said
" But..."
" If you do that, you'll be endangering this boy's safety." Kai's mother said
" What?! But I barely know him, much less met him before!" Kai said
" Are you sure? Well, never mind. I'm sure you'll recognize him." Kai's mother said
" I don't think so." Kai said
" Well, we'll see. My time is up, I need to go now." Kai's mother said
Before Kai could say anything, Kai's mother's spirit left Aichi's body and disappeared. Kai then saw Aichi falling backwards as he grabbed his hand and the hood accidentally slipped off his head. Kai gasped as he saw who it was.
" You're...!" Kai exclaimed
Aichi started to open his eyes as he saw Kai. He then realized that his hood was down as he put it back up again.
" Well, if you're satisfied now, can we go back to continue the meeting?" Naoki ask
" S-Sure..."
They left the room as Kai and Aichi also left the room. Their meeting continued as usual, thinking of ways to defeat or at most, keep Void at bay. Then, they were given a break as Aichi immediately stood up and left as Kai continued to stare.
" Kai. If you want to follow him, then you can." Miwa said
" Hmph. Not like I care." Kai said
Five minutes later, all of a sudden, a melody filled the whole palace as Kai's eyes widened.
" This song is..." Kai thought
He stood up and left to find the source of the melody with Miwa behind him. He arrived at the ground floor garden as he saw Aichi standing there with his hands tightly intertwined together. Kai could tell that the melody came from him.
" Aichi..." Kai exclaimed
Aichi stopped his singing as he turned towards Kai. Kai dismissed Miwa for awhile as he did as told. Naoki was also dismissed as the two left. Kai was still mesmerized by Aichi. Aichi took off his hood and veil as he smiled.
" Long time no see, Kai-kun." Aichi greeted
Kai's eyes widened as he slowly approached Aichi, as if he wasn't believing his own eyes.
" Aichi... You're really Aichi?!" Kai ask
" Yeah."
Kai immediately pulled him into a hug as Aichi got surprised.
" Where have you been all these years?! I've been looking for you!" Kai said
" I'm sorry to worry you, Kai-kun. But as you know, I'm a Mystic. When my people found out about my powers, I had to be rid of my freedom just so I could be protected from Void." Aichi explained
" But your parents said..." Kai said
" They did that so as to not involve your kingdom into our mess. So... They falsely told you about my disappearance." Aichi said
" I see... That's what it was all about. I was worried and scared that something might've really happened to you." Kai said
" And you didn't give up on searching for me. Thank you, Kai-kun." Aichi said
" Of course. After all... You're my fiancée." Kai said
" Yeah."
" I missed your voice and your singing all these years and now I finally get to hear them again..." Kai said
" I missed you too. I always wished there was someway for me to communicate with you but my efforts were futile. I always get caught for trying." Aichi said
" How are your parents, by the way?" Kai ask
" They're just like yours, Kai-kun. That's why I became the ruler." Aichi said
" I see... Sorry for asking." Kai said
" It's fine. I'm just glad that I was finally able to see you again. After all these years..." Aichi said
" How long has it been since my parents died and you went missing at the same time as your parents stated? Seven years?" Kai ask
" About that long." Aichi said
" Seven long years and I can finally see you again. Why didn't you come for the past meetings then?" Kai ask
" I had a lot of things to do. Plus, some of the meetings were nothing important, that's why I didn't come." Aichi said
" I see. Well, whatever the case, I'm glad to see you again, Aichi." Kai said
" Me too, Kai-kun." Aichi said
" Now, we better head back to the meeting room. The break is almost up." Kai said
" Yeah."
Aichi wore his veil and hood again as they headed back to the meeting room. Unknown to them, Ren had seen everything from a window in the meeting room.
" I have a feeling that things are going to turn interesting..." Ren muttered
The meeting continued with Kai mostly staring at Aichi. Once their discussion was over, Kai walked over to Aichi.
" Aichi. You think you could... Come over for dinner?" Kai ask
Aichi glanced over to the other rulers as he motioned to go outside as Kai nodded. They exited the room without Naoki and Miwa.
" Of course, I would be glad to. But... Our free wills go against it..." Aichi sai
" I know. Listen. There's a small cottage I built when I snuck out before. It has everything. If you would like..." Kai said
" Yeah! But... What about the palace?" Aichi ask
" Don't worry, Your Highness!" A voice said
They jumped as they saw Naoki and Miwa there.
" Naoki-kun!"
" I'll make an illusion to fool the rest of the guards. Just have fun for the night! I'll go to bring you back home the next morning!" Naoki said
" Me too! I can think up of great excuses!" Miwa said
" Thank you." Aichi said
" Now, let's go." Kai said
" Yeah!"
The two ran out of the palace as Kai rode his stead and Aichi held onto him as they rode to the distance.
" Amazing!"
" Never seen the outside world from your kingdom before?" Kai ask
" I sneak out sometimes but there's many things that I haven't discovered yet, so I want to see more!" Aichi said
" I see. Then let's go full speed ahead!" Kai said
Aichi nodded and held tighter as Kai rode faster.
" This is fun!" Aichi exclaimed
" I'm glad you're enjoying this." Kai said
" Yeah!"
Kai smiled as they quickly arrived at the cottage.
" This is the outskirts of my kingdom. We don't usually come out until here so nobody will find us here." Kai said
" I see. When was the last time I came here... It's been such a long time..." Aichi said
" Come on in." Kai said
" Yeah!"
Aichi went inside the cottage before taking out his hood and veil. When he saw the sight inside, his eyes widened and was welling up with tears.
" Why are you crying? You should be happy. That's because this cottage is our cottage of memories." Kai said
There were many pictures from seven years ago where Kai and Aichi would usually be together.
" You kept so many of our memories... Thank you, Kai-kun..." Aichi cried
" And I still have to make many more memories with you. Because you're the most precious person in my life." Kai said
" Thank you..."
" To be together with you again makes me so happy. Hey, Aichi. I have a request. Sing that tune again for me. That melody of happiness." Kai said
Aichi nodded as they headed into the room. After awhile, the same melody from before starting to fill the cottage, creating a relaxing environment. Most of the inhabitants nearby heard the melody and came to listen to it as well. Aichi stopped after awhile.
" Your singing hasn't changed at all. It's still as beautiful as ever." Kai said
" Thank you."
" Now, let's make some dinner." Kai said
" Yeah."
Aichi held Kai's hand as he led him to the kitchen and started to teach Aichi on how to make a stew. Once they were done, they sat down on the table with bread as the side.
" It looks delicious!" Aichi exclaimed
" I learnt this from one of the villagers. I wanted to know how they always live." Kai said
" I see."
Aichi took the spoon and drank the soup.
" It's delicious! I've never had such nice stew in the palace before!" Aichi exclaimed
" I'm glad you like it. You know... I've been looking all over for you for seven years... Even when Miwa arranged for me to choose a fiancee, to me, you'll be my one and only fiancee." Kai said
" Thank you..."
Kai went over to Aichi as he leaned in and closed his eyes. He kissed Aichi on his lips as Aichi returned the kiss. A minute later, they broke away.
" I'm so happy to see you again." Kai said
" Me too. I hope there are more days like this to come." Aichi said
Kai nodded as they kissed once more and the night deepens.
And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!