The Swan Prince
Roxas POV
Disclaimer: Do not own... but would be interested in a share maybe... :3
Warning: I could write anything from rape to random miscarriages.
"But father... I don't understand... Why are we spending the summer, with them?" Namine asked for the third time the whole ride.
Frankly, I didn't understand either.
And if this is just for Namine to spend the summer frolicking away, why do Sora and I have to tag along?
Father sighed looking out the window of the furnished carriage, watching the stars above us. His blonde spikes flowed in sync with the wind.
I am said to resemble him but... I would like to think otherwise.
"...You will see in time."
She pouted, her golden locks falling over her shoulder.
"But Father~. I want to see now. Not later." Was her defensively whine.
His cerulean eyes shifted around the upholstery.
My sigh was as light as the moonbeam shining on my lap.
I decided to save him the trouble.
"Namine," My voice was low, "He said in time."
She quieted her whining. "... Gomenai sai chichue..."
Father only nodded, setting his sights back out the window.
I looked over to Sora who was curled up in the same spot he was for the last six hours.
Hmm... I can't understand how he can sleep so much... Or go to sleep so fast...
The brunette's snores were light, and kind of cute... Though I man isn't supposed to be "cute" or "adorable" or even considered beautiful.
The world would be tough on my young sibling... If he were to become king that is... and that birthright has already been inherited to me.
Looking away from my sibling, to the only female.
Namine.
She was beautiful. Her golden hair flowing to her waist, she was only seven but I could see her future quite clearly.
She would be a dutiful wife to any who'd have her. Probably bare all boys, praise her husband's name and continue to care for him, even in old age.
I just shook my head with a sigh.
Sora just turned six... I honestly can't see him marrying...
But perhaps he might change with age.
You never know.
I'm eight now.
I shouldn't be really talking about marriage and birth but I would just do the same thing when I'm grown up.
My life could be very stable, easy going, minor ups and downs.
I'd grow, become king, take a wife, have a child, increase the wealth of my country, have my second born and maybe a third. I'd take care of my family, find my children spouses, avoid wars, make allies, turn the Kingdom over to my offspring and die peacefully in my sleep of old age.
That is the life I could see myself with.
I shook my head.
A life like that takes hard work and determination.
I'm willing to strive for that. So I'll wait and prepare myself.
I gave myself a mental nod and Started to focus on the present.
Father was still looking out the window up at the stars.
He's been doing that ever since I could remember but now more so often.
Does he miss mom? Is that why that look of longing is in his eye?
... No... He was doing that before, even when mother was still alive and well.
Namine was sleeping now, looking like an angle in childlike innocence.
I wonder what I look like when I'm asleep.
Would I look innocent as well?
This question could be easily remedied with an artist.
But my insomnia is a problem that hinders this.
I can only catch a few hours of sleep a night... So I tend to try to sleep towards dawn so I'd wake with the others.
I chased my idle thoughts away.
Thinking them would not benefit me.
"Sire." I spoke quietly, as not to awaken the others.
"Oh, Roxas. I thought you were resting?"
My eyes Ached to dream, but I had to ask, "Why are Sora and I coming along... This escapade is for Namine, is it not?"
Father smiled softly, "Yes, This is for Namine's benefit. But for you, the future King of Twilight Kingdom, you could gain much from this experience. You could gain life Long friendships, broaden your horizons and create allies between this kingdom and ours."
I nodded slightly.
Allies, huh?
That seems a good enough reason, for now.
I looked out towards the sky above, trying to lull sleep my way.
This king... Well... Heir... I wonder what he's like.
A/N: This is just a random fic I thought of when I was listening to 'Far Longer Than Forever' ... lol.. XD I thought it would be cute... Reviews and tell me what you think... lol and this is obviously medieval, just so you know.