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A/N: Part two! I really loved writing this because in this story I can do a lot of Kai and Yue without spoiling things; that is why Aiko and Danny don't appear too much, I want to save their relationship for their own story. Anyway, I love this because it is super sweet and I am using a new POV. I hope everyone enjoys this chapter, please leave a review!
Reviews:
ArtemisBAMF1218- Glad you liked the sibling interaction Ryu and Danny have a great relationship. The twins are super cute and I have started another scene where they are teens and it is the funniest and cutest thing because they really are super different. And they are a handful. Ryu is not a horrible baby sitter choice, she will keep them alive. But she may threaten to eat them along the way, I have some really cute ideas for when Hope and Kai are babies regarding Ryu getting to be an aunt. I loved getting to play with Aiko and Danny when they are older because they are still the same as always and they know each other a little too well at times. And I agree, Danny could be a thousand and still remember his mother. Enjoy!
Title: Twins (Part Two)
Pov: Yue
We had flown for a few hours and as a first-time flyer, I disliked every moment of it. Kai was a million times more relaxed than I was, it was expected, had flown with Orson before.
As we approached the building we could see the most beautiful building I had seen or at least one of the most. It looked to be made of gold.
We landed and Orson laid down so Kai could easily get off, Kai held up and hand and I got off. I held his hand tightly in my hand. Kai looked at me.
'Are you ok Yue?' Kai asks me.
'I am fine.' I think back. 'Do you think the kids are ok?'
'Ryu will kill anyone who tries to touch them.' Kai thought back with a smile. 'Relax.'
"Ah, Prince Kaito and Princess Yue." A voice said it did not startle us.
A monk had appeared, he was younger than both of us, hardly in his twenties perhaps.
Kai takes his hand back and bows. I hold my dress and also do a curtsy of some sorts; my legs are killing me after sitting on Orson for so long.
"You both must be very tired, allow me to take you to where you will be staying." The monk offers.
Kai nods and I pet Orson's chin, taking the reins to lead him as we walk. Luckily, with his wings folded up, he was able to fit in the hallway.
We were lead to a large room, it was much smaller than our room at the palace, but it was still large. The furniture was old and worn it. And it made me smile.
"I apologize if this is not what you are used to-" The young monk starts to apologize.
"It is perfect." I cut him off. I give him a smile.
Kai and the monk talk for a while before the monk leaves. I take a seat on the bed and Kai takes Orson's saddle off.
I sigh and lean back so I am lying down on the straw bed.
"What is it?" Kai ask.
"Nothing." I sigh. "It is beautiful here."
"I know, it is most calming and relaxing. You will be very happy to spend a few days relaxing here. This monastery is known to be a place of healing and recovery for many warriors after suffering great injuries or trauma. I am certain you will enjoy being pampered here." Kai smiles.
"I do not want to be pampered." I protest. "I just want to get the mission done and go home."
"The kids are fine," Kai says reassuringly. "Come on, let's go get dinner and then go to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long day."
I nod. "Alright."
The next morning we got up early and Kai and I walked to breakfast.
After we ate, Kai walked me to a large room that smelled strongly of herbs and medicine.
Kai gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Why do not you relax and make yourself helpful."
"Sure. Where are you going?" I ask.
"The monk we spoke with yesterday is waiting for me to take me to… whatever I am here to look at or do." Kai shrugs.
"And you are not worried that you do not know what it is?" I ask him.
"Not at all. But that is why you are staying here, in case something happens." Kai smiles. "Now, have a good day, and relax."
"That is the worst thing I have ever heard," I comment.
Kai laughs and leaves.
I had walked around for a while before a young girl walked in. When she did, I was studying an open recipe book and a half complete paste that was sitting out. I do not think I had ever seen this combination of herbs before.
"Can I help you?" Her voice asks, startling me. I spun around.
"Oh, hello," I say calmly. "I was just looking around at your work. It is impressive. I do not believe I have ever seen this recipe before." I point to the book.
"I made it myself." The girl says quietly. "I am very proud of it. The monks say I am right to be proud of my work. They do warn me to keep humble, however."
I smile and nod. "That is nice."
"Oh! I am Narissara. I go by Nar or Nari." Nari introduced herself. "Why are you here?"
"I am here with Prince Kaito on a mission. He brought me here before he took off for the day and told me to relax. I am a healer." I explain.
"Are you his daughter?" Nari asked. She seemed quite interested, one thing I have noticed is that Kai is famous, I guess that comes with being crowned heir.
I felt my face burn. "No, I am his wife."
"Princesses Yue!" Nari yelped. "Wow, you look very young."
"Thanks," I smile. "We do have two children. A son and a daughter."
"Aw," Nari smiled. "How old are they?"
"Both five," I tell her.
Nari looked at me with surprise. "Two children, born together, twins? It is amazing you are strong enough to make such a trip, no matter how old they are."
"Yes," I nod. "I have recovered very well from having the two of them."
Nari smiled. "That is good for you."
"Nari!" A voice yelled. Nari turned and an older woman walked in. Much older than me.
"Mistress Tasanee!" Nari breathed. "Sorry!" Nari rushed past me and got a glass bottle of herbs. She then disappeared behind the door from which she came.
"And who are you?" Mistress Tasanee asked, she seemed to be a very kind and older woman.
I folded her hands together where they hung at my waist. "Yue Rand-K'ai." I bow.
"The Princesses?" Mistress Tasanee asks me. "Ah, so you are your husband are here to look at the stone."
"I did not know of a stone," I tell her.
"Ah, perhaps not." Mistress Tasanee said easily.
I watch as she walks around the room.
"You are a skinny girl." Mistress Tasanee says.
"I always have been. Malnutrition at a young age." I say quietly.
"Ah, and your muscles are very tensed up." Mistress Tasanee says. "Stressful life?"
"I have two children." I sigh. "This is the first time I really ever left them alone for an extended amount of time. They keep me very busy."
Mistress Tasanee smiles. "Kids are the light of life. Young children?"
"Both five, born together, twins," I explain to her. "A boy and a girl."
"Precious." Mistress Tasanee nods.
"They truly are," I smile.
"Your husband brought you here to relax did not he?" Mistress Tasanee asks me.
"He did. But I do not want to be a bother. The young girl, Nari seems very gifted. I would be honored to help her out today and learn some of her healing remedies." I say quickly. "I do not think that I have seen some of these things she is doing before.
"You may help her if you wish, she is my student, but first, I insist I help you relax." Mistress Tasanee says walking away from me. "Come."
I blink and look at her with surprise. "Oh, yes Ma'am." I hurry after her and we walk down a hallway.
She leads me to a very large open room that is very calming. There was a large tub in the ground, many people could fit comfortably. Some tables. And other things. But, candles were lit all over the room, burning a most pleasant smell, perhaps… mountains, fields, and oranges.
Mistress Tasanee had walked away from me, leaving me to watch the large room. And enjoy it.
She walked over a moment later and handed me a folded up towel and a change of clothes. "There are some room dividers over that way where you may change. "
"I honestly do not need to be taking up your time or effort. I am fine to work…" I stutter.
Mistress Tasanee watches me, she smiles at me and I cannot help but think of my grandmother.
I sigh, closing my eyes. "Yes, Ma'am. Alright." I walk over to the room divider and change into the clothing that I was given. It was a very loose fit tunic and equally loose fit shorts that tied around my waist.
I come out from behind the room divider and walked to a bench and lay down my normal clothing and sandals.
I walk to the side of the bath and place the towel down on the side of the large bath and sit on the edge. I easily slide my feet in one at a time. Compared to the warm water the air was freezing. I lean back some and enjoy the warmth, eating at my feet.
Something pushes my back and pushes me into the warm water. I let out a yelp as I get completely submerged.
I sit on my knees in the shallow water and look at Mistress Tasanee who was smiling at me gently. "It is like removing a bandage, child. Best when done all at once."
I smile. "Thank you. This is most nice."
Master Tasanee nods and walks away smiling to herself.
I sit in the warm water for a while. This was nice. To just relax.
I never got to go to large hot spring baths like this before when I was little. After I married Kai, Queen Aiko took me to one a few times. Except it was a natural outdoor hot spring near a lake, it was much warmer. We had a nice day together. Because it was so warm we had to switch between the hot spring and the lake to keep ourselves from getting burned and sores from the heat.
Kai had also taken me to one, once. It was not his idea. That time it was more like this, a man-made bath, and I had learned that he did not really know how to swim, neither did I at the time. But he had fun splashing me with his powers while he sat with his eyes closed acting innocent.
I moved around the bath for a while before sitting on the shallow end. I leaned my back against the wall.
Someone enters the room. I have my eyes closed and I do not really care to open them.
Whoever had come in walks over to me and pours something in the water. The nerves in my body all relax.
I look up to see Nari knelt down near the water. She had a jug of a water-like substance and was pouring it into the water.
"What's that?" I ask her.
"A mixture to relax your body," Nari smiles. "Are you enjoying yourself?"
"I am," I smile. "I have only been to large baths like this on occasions."
Nari nods and sits next to the bath and pulls back dress to put in her feet.
I watch and notice her feet were twisted out of line some. One turned inward sharply and the other had patches of skin that were off-colored from the rest.
"What happened to your feet?" I ask.
Nari looks at them. "It was a long time ago." She did not look at me.
"Have you been healed yet, by a healer?" I ask.
"Yes, many, there is not much to do to heal them except treat them every now and then, keep the pain away," Nari says.
"Were you born like this?" I ask.
"Only sort of." Nari sighs. "It is part of how I ended up here."
I smile at her. "You are a good healer. The most important thing is who you are and what you can do with what you are given."
Nari smiled at me. "Thanks, your highness."
I nod and slide down further into the warm water. It was perfect.
I was lying on the bed wearing my nightgown when Kai walked back into our room. I was almost asleep on my side and I was warm, relaxed, and very refreshed. I hear the door open and close, but I do not turn to face Kai.
I feel him sit on the bed and then lay down beside me. "How was your day?" He asks softly.
"It was amazing. There was this young healer, I met. She was very sweet and some of the remedies she made were amazing. She thought I was your daughter too." I joke.
"Thanks. I am not that old." Kai muttered. He turned on his side and pulls me close to him. He rests his head on mine. His arms around my stomach and pulls me close.
"How was your day?" I ask him softly. "Mistress Tasanee, the head healer here, mentioned a stone."
"I do not know." Kai yawns in my ears.
"Come on," I mutter sleepily.
"It was an ancient stone that was in the Worship Hall. And this writing appeared on it. It was not there before. But I could not read it. I think it was in the Dragon Lord language. Maybe Ryu could read it or something. I spent all day trying to figure it out. And I hate to say I do not know, but I really do not know what it means." Kai says into my ears, his breath is warm.
"Well, you are the smartest person I know, so you will figure it out," I reassure him.
"Thanks." Kai yawns again.
"Drained much?" I ask him.
"Yes, I need to eat something but I do not want to have to get up," Kai replies back.
"You need to eat. You have too many health problems if you do not take care of yourself." I wiggle out of his grip and sit up to face him. "Should I get you some dinner?"
Kai looks up at me and he frowns, "lay down. You are warm."
"No, you need to eat," I tell him leaning down I kiss him on the cheek. "I think Amara and your mother made cookies and she packed us some." I walk over to Orson's saddle and pull out a small wrapped package and I walk over to the bed and sit down again.
I opened the package and passed a cookie to Kai. "Your daughter made these. So enjoy."
Kai takes one and sits up. "Thanks." He mutters. He smiles at me and takes a bite.
I also pull one out. And bite into it. "Amara could be a cook," I mutter.
"I think she has a more exciting future than a cook," Kai says softly.
"I hope so too," I smile. I lean back on the pillows as Kai reaches for another cookie. "But I worry about her powers."
"I know." Kai mumbles. "Do not worry about it."
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