CHAPTER 12.
A/N: This is a double upgrade, be sure to read Chapter 11.
"Adam, an old friend of yours comes to visit us in a week, maybe you ..." Randor paused in the middle of the sentence as he watched his daughter enter the throne room.
Her appearance shocked both kings of Eternia, for none of them knew that the princess had cut her hair.
"Adora ..." Randor exclaimed.
"Wow!" Marlena smiled.
'' What do you think? '' Adora whirled so they could see her hair.
"You look beautiful," Marlena exclaimed.
"And it's good to see you again with a smile on your face," Randor said.
'' Let's say I'm more 'comfortable' with this idea of marriage. I'm sorry for being ill with you. Now I understand why and how important that union has. "Adora said as she sat down.
"It's all right, my dear," Randor assured her. '' We should have prepared you for that and not just come and talk. And I'd like to apologize too. ''
"What for, Dad?" Adora looked at him closely.
'' For raising your voice with you. There was no need for that. ''
"It's all right." Adora smiled and looked at her brother.
:::Okay, I did not expect that.::: Adam exclaimed in his mind.
::: Neither was I waiting for this. :: Adora replied.
The rest of the dinner went well, they took great advantage of these last hours before Adora left to visit her future kingdom the next day.
When dinner was over, Marlena accompanied Adora to her room.
'' Daughter, you're sure of that. ''
'' That? '' Adora asked.
'' To agree to this marriage. Dear, I saw your anguish a few days ago and now you're here smiling as if nothing had happened. ''
'' Let's just say something opened my eyes. ''
'' And what opened them? ''
'' Other universes. ''
"Why do I get the feeling you do not want to tell me about it?" Marlena raised a curious eyebrow.
'' Because you know me and you know I do not want to. ''
'' Well, whatever opened them my dear, I want you to know that I hope you and Hawk are happy. ''
''I know. But right now I'm doing it just for my people. And I believe that once I get to know him better, maybe I'll fall in love. ''
Marlena now looked at her in surprise and Adora laughed.
'' Mom, he's handsome at least and he saved me, he wanted me to stay safe. ''
'' And I believe it will be harder for you to hide a certain secret. ''
The princess turned abruptly. ''I knew it! You know about the secret! ''
'' I know my children well. And my planet is fascinated by heroes and secret identities, so think of my surprise when I found out about you and Adam being heroes. ''
Adora smiled and hugged her mother.
''Good night dear.''
''Good night mom.''