Reading all the reviews lately has been making me so flustered I'm so glad you guys like my story.

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Miyuki Chiyo: Sometimes being acknowledged is a little more important than family haha. You could say Fine was neglected. It must have hit her hard that Fine had to wait a year before getting a proper fiance while Rein had one (even though she didn't like it).

Cynder 7: Lowkey, it's not really well written compared to other stories I've read, but I'm glad you consider it so! A good read maybe, but a cliche story of struggles and conspiracies yeah. Thanks for sticking around so long.

Lady Prism: Yeah, Truth and Elsa were arranged and Truth is pretty passive cause he understands that he is definitely not the one who wears the pants in the family. He's okay with that though, cause that means less work for him. Also, if I had written it platonically I think it would have gone a little more like this.

"I like Shade..." Shade stiffened, a blush creeping on his cheeks. "I also like Fango... and Lady E..." FOr a moment, he felt his heart stop to the point where he stopped moving. A disappointed sigh escaped his lips as he turned to Rein. Of course this was how she felt. He stared at Rein's tired form, a small frown on his face before pressing forward once more. Of course.

If it were longer, you'd see more of his sad sap side, but Shade is it a bit too stone cold to be sniffling about an unrequited love. Sorry! That doesn't mean he won't sit in his room for a couple of days without a word to anyone else like an angsty teenager. If she had died though, ohohoho. ANYWAYS! Thanks for being a great supporter! I won't let you down!

dadada2: Awwww, thank you. I wouldn't say I'm one of the best, but I am one of the few that updates regularly. I'm glad you're enjoying my story! EDIT: I'm a liar I don't update regularly I was absent for like half a year, I'm deeply sorry.

Sguest1: According to Fine, yes, the monarchy was worth giving up her sister. She's not a bad person though, she just appears that way. Haven't you ever done anything dumb when your parents ignore you for a while?

Here we go!

Rein wasn't sure how much time had passed since she had been left alone in her room. She was sure it was close to dawn, but that didn't help her restless mind.

After she had finished her story, she couldn't sleep. Her mind wouldn't let her without replacing her dreams with the fear she had experienced of almost being sold off into slavery. So to pass the time, she just stared at the ceiling, imaging what the stars would look like from where she sat.

She felt Boomo shift in his sleep beside her head and turned to him, barely able to see his small black form. A smile formed on her lips before she decided to turn towards Shade. His head rested on his arm on top of her bed side. His other hand was loosely holding on to hers, which Rein lightly squeezed before deciding to sit up.

Her body still ached, but she didn't want to sit in the bed any longer. Slowly, she sat up. As she began taking off the covers over her legs, she felt Shade's hand tightened around hers. "What... are you doing?" He asked between a yawn. Rein gave him a soft smile.

"I want to go outside." She replied, her voice quiet, yet strong.

"Idiot." He groggily replied. "Your foot." Rein realized what he meant before staring at her almost broken ankle. Then she turned to see him sit up, a large yawn escaping his lips.

"Then, would you mind taking me?" She whispered. He stretched, and then, with tired eyes, stared at her. "I haven't seen the night sky in over a week now." Shade squinted his eyes, trying to process the information. Then, he stood up and turned around. Rein carefully climbed on his back, wrapping her arms around his neck. Shade let out a soft grunt as he lifted her up and slowly exited the room.

Their light footsteps still echoed in the dark, empty hallway. Rein rested her chin on Shade's head, her eyes wandering the halls aimlessly. The walk felt short, but it filled Rein with joy.

"We're here." Shade mumbled. Rein opened her eyes. She looked up towards the sky, her arms slightly tightening around Shade's neck.

"I really missed this sky." She whispered. "I really..." The two stared at the sky in silence, taking in the beautiful sight before them. Silence took over again, and Rein hesitated to say her next sentence. She took a deep, shaky breath before she mumbled, "Can we... visit... her grave?" She felt Shade tense slightly, but he just began walking towards her grave.

She was buried near the castle, just a couple feet from the garden. As they got closer, Rein caught a glimpse of another tombstone next to it. "My parents really loved each other." Rein nodded, but didn't say anything. Shade slowed to a stop before her grave. "My mother always said that she wanted to be next to my father when she died." He felt Rein shift on his back, and he knew she was trying to keep from crying.

"She was the closest thing I've had to a parent." Rein whispered.

Shade stared ath the bright moon above them, and then softly said, "She was born frail to a poor family." Rein nodded, signaling she was listening. "My father just happened to meet one day during one of his town outings and instantly fell in love. They got married, and had me and Milky." He paused. "However, it seemed that her body could barely handle giving birth to two children, and she grew sick by the day. It was never enough to stop her though. She was always roaming the castle, helping the maids, singing and dancing in the halls, visiting the town." He let out a shaky breath before continuing. "But when my father died, she couldn't handle the grief and she almost collapsed. Moving around became really hard for her, and helping the kingdom thrive became a much harder struggled. Then, six months ago, the Prime Minister tried to poison her, and that only sped up her illness. I couldn't do anything to stop him. Whether I wanted her to or not, she was going to die..." Rein slightly tightened her grip around his neck.

The two stood in silence in front of the graves, unmoving. That was until Shade spoke up again, his sleepiness gone. "It's sad really. Why is it that you can shed tears for her, but I can't?" He commented. He heard Rein stifle a sniffle as she gripped his shirt. "My own mother..."

"When you're king..." Rein forced out between her hiccups. "Let's give her a proper funeral." She tightened her embrace around Shade. "Maybe then you can mourn properly, without holding anything back." Shade almost felt his defenses break, and for a moment quivered.

"But..." He whispered, afraid his voice might break. "What if I can't fulfill the hopes she had for me? What if I become a bad king?

"Before she... your mother asked me to take care of you. So I will be the one who will determine if you are a bad king or not. Most importantly, I will be there to share the burden with you. I will make sure you become a great king." Rein said confidently, sniffling.

"But what would happen after that?" Shade asked after a small pause.

"What do you mean?"

"If this kingdom is restored, if I become the great king you believe I will become, what will happen afterwards?" Rein gave him a puzzled look. "Will you leave?" That was when Rein felt her heart ache, and suddenly a weight settle down on her shoulders. She hesitated to speak.

"According to our contract... Yes. I will leave. Boomo and I..." She stopped when memories of her time spent at the kingdom flooded her mind. The thought of saying good bye to the castle, to Milky, Elizabetta, Fango, and Shade hurt. "We will...

"No." He whispered.

"What?"

"Stay." He said, a little more loudly. "Stay here. At the castle. With us." Slowly, he let Rein down, and turned to face her.

"Shade...?" Rein tried to look at his expression, but Shade kept his head down.

"With me." Rein felt her heart swell up with an unexplainable feeling. "I want to... rebuild this kingdom with you. The kingdom my mother left behind for me. For us. I want to dance with you again like that night of the ball, to hear you sing everyday, to see you smile when we ride our rexilli together, to make sure you are safe. I want to be the one by your side so please." Shade settled on one knee, one hand holding Rein's. "Please... stay. Don't go."

Rein could feel her knees grow weak, and suddenly she collapsed to her knees as well, Shade still holding on to her. Before he could say anything, Rein said, "I'm sorry, I'm just... a little overwhelmed. I..." Rein's eyes kept wandering, looking at everything but Shade's gaze. Her heart felt as though it was about to burst, her face uncontrollably red. "I-I..."

"Will you marry me, Rein Sonnfel?" Finally, Rein looked at him, startled at the use of her real name. It was such a foreign concept to her ears. How long had it been since she had last heard her full real name said to her with such sincerity?

Rein already realized how much Shade seemed to appear in her thoughts, but not once had she ever thought of crossing the line, because not once did she think Shade felt the same way. But now she has heard his true feelings, and she is unsure if she can hold in her feelings any longer either.

"I..."

"Oh my, what is the lovely couple doing in front of the late king and queen's grave." At this, Shade immediately shot up and stood in front of Rein, a sharp glare on his face. Rein slowly turned around to see the Prime Minister. Behind him was a small group of soldiers. "I'm sorry to interrupt this moment, especially in front of the late queen's grave but-" He made a motion and a couple of guards immediately seized Rein, shoving Shade aside. Rein let out a yelp as the guards placed cuffs on her wrist and began to take her away.

However, Shade stood in front of them. "What is this about Prime Minsiter?! Who gave you the authority-"

"Oh, Prince Shade, didn't you know? The Council of Elders have received some crucial evidence involving Lady Rein's identity. They considered it an emergency and asked that she be arrested right away." He made another motion, and the soldiers pulled Rein along, a little too forcefully.

"Crucial evidence?"

"Why yes. Rein is under arrest for impersonation of nobility and royalty and lying to the monarchy."

"What?!"

"And Prince Shade, you are also to be put in trial as an accomplice. The Council of Elders have decided to place you under house arrest due to your royal status so please follow these soldiers calmly to the designated room." Shade wanted to kill the Prime Minister right then and there, but knew it would only cause more problems. He glanced at Rein, who was limping in the distance, anger boiling inside him.

"Where are you taking her?"

"To the dungeons of course. Who knows where she could have come from or what she knows."

"In that condition?!"

"She will be kept alive until the day of the trial." The Prime Minsiter replied, a sly smile on his face. Shade wanted to shout a curse, but a soldier forcefully shoved him forward, almost causing him to fall. He gave one last glare before silently marching to his designated room.

They shoved him inside and slammed the door. Shade kicked the door before leaning against it and sliding to the floor. His hands covered his face and he grit his teeth. "Rein...!" He mumbled angrily.