Chapter 4
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Len walked down the lonely hallway. Even though he had already made a vow to conquer Rin as his, the pain in his chest didn't go away. He thought that was the solution for the problem. That with his decision, it would be gone forever. Perhaps it was the knowledge that he was committing a crime. She WAS engaged. This could even lead to war and that's what he feared the most. The thing was, if it lead to war, it would be his kingdom against the Purple Kingdom and the White Kingdom. Two against one.
Len finally made it to his room. He walked in and tightly closed the door. He stood in the middle of his dark, cold room. It was silent.
Suddenly, Len let out a scream of frustration. He knocked down chairs, ripped papers, curtains, bedsheets apart, threw tables, and broke mirrors.
"Why. Doesn't. Everything. Go. My. Way!" he yelled. He fell to his hands and knees, trembling. He looked at his hands. They were covered in his blood. He must have cut himself while he was having his fit. He got up and sat on his bed. He put his head in his hands, frustrated. He just couldn't find a way to make the Princess his.
"Dammit! She had to be engaged to Piko!"Len cursed. The pain in his chest felt like it was going to kill him. He laid down on his bed. The only other solution that he found was to send Rin away. At least then he wouldn't feel that damn pain. He called for his assistant.
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Oliver came as quickly as possible. He couldn't keep the Emperor, his Cousin, waiting. He stepped into the room only to find a tear-stained face looking at him. He rushed over and bandaged the Emperor's wounds. The Emperor was his only reason of existence now, after he had saved him from being killed like his family had been. Yes he lost an eye, but at least he didn't lose his life.
"Oliver..." Len said in a soft voice. "How long is the Princess going to stay here?"
"Three more days, Sir." Oliver replied. He looked at his cousin with sorry eyes. If only he could tell Len what he was feeling. But, he decided to tell him later.
"Oh, Oliver! The pain in my chest has been feeling worse ever since the Princess came! Not that I mind, but, it's just... UGH!" Len held his chest, his face filled with pain. "Please, Oliver! Make it stop!"
Oliver's eyes began to tear up. He could do nothing for his Emperor. He embraced Len in a brotherly hug. How fast things were happening.
"Sir," he said in a soft, soothing voice. "You can't have everything in the world. Remember, stealing is wrong. If you steal the Princess, terrible things might happen. But, the is one exception..."
Len looked up with curious eyes.
"What is it?" he asked.
"Well, if the Princess is able to fall for you, then maybe she could call of the engagement. Then you could go and get whatever it is you want from her. I could tell you how."
"Yes Oliver, tell me!"
"First, you need to promise me that you will not hurt the Princess like you have hurt other women, okay?"
"Yes, Oliver! I'll try to keep some self-control."
"Alright. What you need to do is to make her want you. But you need to be subtle, or else she may lose trust in you. She seems very innocent, so try not to push to far. Make her feel like you are a friend at first. Then, after you gain a good part of her trust, that's when things can go further."
"Okay." Len said and they both got up. He escorted Oliver out of the room but before Oliver left, Len asked him something.
"Oliver, how do you know all of this?"
"Well," Oliver said with a deep longing in his eyes. "When my parents were still ruling in the Golden Kingdom, I was going to marry a Korean Princess. Her name was Seeu. She was such a beautiful girl. But, the day of the rebellion, she was killed along with her parents and mine."
"Whoa! Oliver, I'm sorry."
"That's why I want you to be happy. Whenever I see Rin, I see Seeu. That's why I don't want you to lose her the like I lost mine." Oliver said and with that left.
With Oliver's words resonating in his head, Len got ready for that afternoon.
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Rin was in her room out on the balcony. She was contemplating the wonderful breeze that blew. She closed her eyes and imagined nice things like fairies and sprites. What a nice day it was. Nothing could ruin it, unless of course the fact that she had to see Len again.
Her eyes shot open and she grabbed her chest. Her stomach was turning and she felt like a thousand butterflies were having a rampage in it. What could it be? Before she could answer her question she heard a knock on the door. She opened it and in came Yuki, skipping joyfully.
"Hiya, Princess Rin! I finished all my work and decided to come and hang out with you!" she said cheerfully.
"Oh, well, I guess you can! But we might not have much time this afternoon. I have to meet the Emperor later."
"Nah, it's fine! I never have this much time free with nothing to do."
"Well, sweetheart, what should we do?" Rin asked.
"Let's play... hmmm... Hide and seek!" Yuki offered.
"Ha, ha, let's play!"Rin giggled and they went to play. At least now she didn't feel anything in her chest.
