The Unhappy King
Chapter 3
Ulraj had been more than happy to lend his armies in the name of Zak Saturday. His army, heck, his whole damn kingdom knew of the prophecy by now and what it meant. All his people were more than eager in assisting in the Zak in the war. It had a proud moment when they say those green-eyed cryptids finally retreat, a mark of success for their cryptid leader.
It took a few weeks for his city to settle down after that, he wasn't even sure when he should make a move on Zak again. When he walked away with Wadi during the funeral, he didn't expect her sudden confession.
Flashback to the funeral…
Ulraj looked at Zak sadly. He turned away with Wadi, knowing the former Kur would be waiting for his uncle. He and Wadi slowly walked away in silence.
"Ulraj." She spoke softly, he barely heard her.
"Yes Wadi?" His voice was in a whisper as well.
"I will be engaged soon, please let Zak know for me?"
"Of course… "
"And please, take care of Zak, I know you care for him deeply as do I…"
For a moment, Ulraj was gob-smacked…
"Please Ulraj, I know you live underwater, but I believe that you do not truly act like a gaping fish on land, no?" she let out a small giggle before continuing. "Yes, I know your infatuation with Zak, it is quite adorable…"
"But? Since when?"
"Please, do not insult my intelligence, I saw your look of jealousy when I kissed Zak" she looked almost devious. "My test had been completely worth it."
"Here is my contacts, please, update me,my friend, of your…" she winks. "Progress."
End of Flashback
The women of land are incredibly perceptive and intelligent creatures that he should never underestimate. That lesson has been well learnt. At least he had Wadi's support now.
Restoration was almost complete, and they'll be heading back near the Atlas Pin's location. It made more sense for his city to act as a form of guardian over it after that Naga incident. Hopefully, the king thought, there wouldn't be an encore. Zak and his mother thankfully sabotage the Naga's initial attempts. Speaking of Zak, he had hoped to contact him but didn't know how to start. For once in his life, he was unsure.
He couldn't get this wrong, it needs to be perfect, beyond royalty's standards even.
Zak was worth everything he had.
"Your majesty?" one of his servants in interrupted his thoughts.
"Yes?"
"Zak Saturday AKA SoNotKursed is currently … 'nudging' you?"
"Ah, good, he is trying to 'chat' with me through this electronic messenger." He walked to his private room. "Please leave me to my privacy."
ONLINE at MSN messenger…
SoNotKursed: nudge
You may not send a nudge that often.
SoNotKursed: nudge
K.K.K. (1): Yes my Kur?
SoNotKursed: Dude! I told you to stop calling me that!
K.K.K.: I take it that you've been recently talking to that clone?
SoNotKursed: How'd you know? :P
K.K.K.: You are actually speaking in English this time, that only happens if the clone reprimands you (as you have mentioned before to me)
SoNotKursed: And stop calling Francis a clone! He might get all depress-y…
K.K.K.: You are awfully protective of that Francis person
SoNotKursed: What? Never mind, that's not important, I wanted to tell you I'll comin to your kingdom tomorrow
K.K.K.: … WHAT?!
SoNotKursed: You don't want me to hang with you?
K.K.K.: No! I mean yes! Yes, you can come! But at such short notice?
SoNotKursed: Dude, I'll bring my own sleeping bag okay? No big, you don't have to prepare anything! Oh got to go, dinners up! Seeya!
SoNotKursed has signed out.
In the depths of the ocean, a king panics.
(1)- K.K.K. stands for King of Kumari Kandem
