Chapter 13: Lead Us Back to Our Life

By: Kiku Nakamura

Before the sun started to set, another surprise collided with the two people. Maybe it was a lucky day or they were just lucky themselves.

Remember Regina? The riding horse was Shade's personal. It was as if the horse knew and understood everything about him.

The day of tragedies didn't make her a coward and run away in fear. She tried to follow them. She was successful.

Because there was such a low supply of food in the forest, she did not bother Shade. She didn't pull him back either because the kingdom would look down up a blind prince. That was not the part of which the people would disagree to the most. It was the fact of not being able to follow what you loved.

Regina waited outside the cottage, neighing. It took several minutes for the couple inside to realize the noise. They were too busy worrying about each other. That was not the main contribution to them not knowing though. They were always staring into the other's eyes. They could die staring at each other for eternity.

However, what was at the door was truly a gift.

The horse seemed to always know the perfect navigation route back to the castle. Shade knew this well as Fine did, too. In this scenario, it was the best thing anyone could wish for. Who wouldn't love an animal that knew the way home?

Both of the humans were lost. The horse, the animal was the best bet they had, such irony. Fine and Shade couldn't travel that far on feet anyway without a several month journey.

Fine was miraculously cheerful. The girl hadn't felt the emotion in so long. Shade was overwhelmed by the things that just him. Astonishment was what he felt. His horse had been tailing him for all the months. Sure, he had felt it when sometimes things were just a little "off", but he didn't give it much thought. Either his senses were really rusty or Regina was getting really good, or maybe it was both.

For a moment there, Shade felt useless. He hadn't gotten to save his damsel in distress. "Fine, it looks like I did not have the chance to rescue you," he said giving Fine a pout.

"Oh stop it you!" she said giving him a playful punch to the shoulder.

"It's true," Shade replied with a serious expression on his face. "This time I'll ask you to go back to the kingdom with me as my girlfriend, Princess."

"You know that I'm not-"

"I don't care. You know that."

"But you're a prince and all. Will anyone approve of me?" Fine tried to push back the tears.

"My parents and Milky love you," Shade said reassuringly. He rubbed circles onto the back of Fine's hand and kissed her forehead.

"Having them liking me is a different thing from them approving me, Shade."

"Even if they don't, I'll still love you. Don't worry."

"I'm not sure if I can face that," Fine shifted uncomfortably under his gaze.

Grabbing Fine's shoulders, he spoke "Look at me. Hey, everything's going to be okay. You'll have me. So just I'm begging you; please shut up."

A small smile graced her face, "Make me!"

The corners of his lips turned up to a grin. He caught her lips with his. Fine was wide-eyed, but kissed him back.

As they pulled apart, something dawned on the boy. "Fine, you didn't answer me if you were willing to be my girlfriend." Taking a break because he was so nervous, he proposed. "Moshimoto Fine, will you give me the honor of-"

"Yes! Yes, yes, and yes!" she screamed not letting him finish with her kissing him.

"I love you," the blue-haired prince said slowly and emphasized each word to his princess.

"I love you, too," the red-haired girl said in the same tone as the one she loved.

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They couple decided to choose the day after to leave the cottage. Picking fruits and bread made from the grain fields, they were ready.

Mind preparation was so important to all of them. Shade wasn't seen for a half year. Fine however, was something else. She was going to meet people that she hadn't seen in a long time.

A new journey was beginning for them. It's a new road that they will walk down. The road will lead them back to their old life. An old life that'll change because of the present.

Author's Notes:

I am terribly sorry for not updating sooner. I had to go through many literary works. I had to stop at the "Imagination Gas Pump". I ran out of thoughts, but worry not, I am back! ^^. I am so happy for the 41 reviews in this story. I give allmy thanks to those who still stuck with me even after my break downs.

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