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—————————————————————————————— The Queen and Her KnightPrologue 1-0: Elincia's Decision
The emerald haired queen sat outside on her balcony, looking over her kingdom. She could hardly believe that just two months ago she witnessed the downfall of the great Goddess Ashera, and the return of peace and equality to Tellius. She was glad that the wars were over. The only thing was, she could never shake the feeling that things were incomplete. She had regained her kingdom three years ago. She had brought down the revolts in her kingdom a few months ago. What was it that she was missing?
"Hello my dear child."
Elincia looked up to see the dark green haired knight. She smiled sweetly at him.
"Uncle Renning! I wasn't aware that you had returned. Why didn't you send letter?" Elincia said, getting up to hug her uncle. It had been a month since Renning left to go check up on how the other countries were holding up. He was her informant, and her way of reaching the other countries in an emergency.
"It was a surprise, Elincia. But that is not why I have come. I've come here to talk to you about an issue that has arisen in Crimea."
"What is it, uncle? I was sure that, if there was an issue, Lady Lucia or Count Bastian would've told me about it."
"It is about you're status, my queen."
"M-my status?" Elincia couldn't seem to grasp what her uncle was telling her. Her status was queen. Why would that be an issue?
"People are beginning to talk, Elincia, Lucia has told me. It is about rumors spreading about you and Sir Geoffrey. They want…how should I say this… they want to see a king in the future. They don't want some secret romance."
Elincia froze. She knew that the people were saying things. The lords and ladies made sure that she and Geoffrey knew that. She didn't really mind them, for she was hoping that they would give Geoffrey hints, but she knew that she should care a little more about it. I mean, she was the queen and she shouldn't be setting a bad reputation about herself.
"My lord Renning," Elincia started. She could hardly tell her uncle how she felt about the blue haired knight. She had grown up with him since she was a child. She was more like an adopted sister than a friend he would want to be with. The only person who knows her feeling toward Geoffrey was Lucia, and she understood her completely. Lucia never judged her, for they were the best of friends. Elincia couldn't see how her uncle would react to her news, would he support her? Or would he put her down?
"Elincia," Renning said after a long pause. "I've heard from a valuable source that you seem to like this blue paladin. There is no need to get defensive. It is who you would choose to be with, I understand."
"No uncle! You don't!" Elincia yelled. "The people are already saying bad things! They keep giving Geoffrey these dirty looks because of it! I can't bare it! He loves this country more than anything. To see the people he swore to protect beating him down is just too much! And it's my fault!!"
Elincia started crying. Renning went over to her and gave her a hug. He wanted his niece to be happy. If she was happy with Geoffrey, then the people would understand. But Renning is beginning think that what the people say isn't what is bothering her. He is starting to think that she has no clue as to how Geoffrey feels about her.
"My dear Elincia," Renning said, looking at her in the tear-filled eyes, " I think I know what is bothering you. I think that I have also heard this on good authority too. Just don't tell anyone that I divulged this to you. I know I'll get hell then. But I've heard that Geoffrey also harbors the same feelings that you have for him."
"Heh…Did Lucia tell you this?" Elincia asked. "But how can you be for sure?"
"Elincia, have you not noticed how Geoffrey acts when you have been at war? He makes sure that you are safe and well before he is. And if you get hurt, he'll be at your side in an instant to give you the rest of his vulnerary. He is willing to die to make sure that you are safe. I've seen him train day in and day out just to make sure that he is in top shape if you need him in an instant. He may seem like he doesn't think titles important, but he makes sure that you get the proper respect you deserve, even if he himself gets tried for any "secret romance" that may have, but never, occurred. My dear niece, he is willing to stand before the Gates of Judgment, and no be worried of his hearing, for he is happy when he is near you."
Elincia smiled at what Renning had said. Maybe all this was true. She wasn't completely naive; she's seen Geoffrey's willingness to do things.
"Uncle Renning? Should I tell Geoffrey how I feel, and hope that he feels the same? Or should I just keep it to myself?"
"That, Elincia, is one of the things I cannot answer for you. Maybe get someone else's opinion. Maybe Sir Ike? He seems like a good friend of yours my dear."
"Alright, uncle, I will."