Chapter 10: We all pray for the King!!!

King Yuu's family is by his side supporting him. Queen Miki and Zen hope that their beloved husband and father will be okay. Shirayuki did all she could with Dr. Garrack. Now everyone's waiting to see if King Yuu's getting better with the medicine Shirayuki prepared. King Mitsuo and Queen Hitomi support Queen Miki and Shirayuki does the same with Zen.

Zen (P.O.V.)

I can't believe what happened two days ago. My father doesn't get better and I start to worry for his condition. Shirayuki tells me that I should go to sleep for a while but I don't want.

- What if he woke up and I wouldn't be by his side? No, I prefer staying here than missing him opening his eyes.

I tell her that as an excuse but she won't hear me. Shirayuki cares for me as I do. Maybe I should do as she says. It'd be good if I persuaded my mother to sleep too.

Anyway, I will go for a walk to get some fresh air and talk with Mitsuhide and then I'll go to bed.

-Mitsuhide, do you want to go for a walk with me?, I ask him.

- Of course Zen. Where do you desire to go?, he asks with concern.

- Somewhere quiet to relax a little. I'm stressed.

- Ok let's go to the forest.

We go there and after half an hour we return to the castle. I head to my father's room to see him. When I enter, I see only Shirayuki by his side.

- Where's my mum?, I ask her anxious.

- I persuaded her to go to her bed. She was exhausted!, Shirayuki answers.

- Ah umm... Thank you Shirayuki for everything you've done for my family! I really thank you!

- It's my pleasure to help you. I have you as my second family.

She is so kind. Now I realise that all these years, she hasn't changed a bit. That's good and I'd like to see her that way forever.

After that, I say goodnight to her and go to my bedroom. I want to sleep right now more than anything. When I lay on my bed immediately my eyes shut down.

NARRATOR

While Zen is sleeping, Shirayuki is with King Yuu. She takes care of him as he has fever.

- Miki, Zen where are you?, he murmurs.

- Calm down my Lord. They're here and waiting for you to get better.

After these words, the King indeed calms down. Shirayuki hopes that King Yuu will open his eyes the next day, while his wife and son will be in his room. It will be the best for the three of them.

I wish nothing would happened. Everyone is in a very bad mood and I don't like it. Please God, help us!, Shirayuki is thinking inside her head.

She falls asleep and dreams about a walk in the forest with Zen. She likes this dream and smiles in her sleep.

The next day, she wakes up by the the sunlight which floods all over the room.

Zen (P.O.V.)

I wake up while someone opens the curtains in my room. The sun rays enter and I cover my face with my hands because the room now is brighter. After a few seconds I figure out that the one who opened the curtains was Shirayuki.

- Good morning sleepyhead!, she greets me.

- Good morning, Shirayuki, I yawn.

She looks at me smiling and I wonder why. So I ask her.

- Why are you smiling?

- You should do it too. Your morale will be raised . By the way you dad is getting better. His fever went down.

- Really??? Thank goodness! Can I go see him? Is he awake?

- Of course you can go see him. He will be happy to see you again after all that he passed through.

I said it before and I will do it once more time. She's the kindest person I've met so far. Every single day since she has come here is brighter than before. I'm very lucky having her here with me. Someday I will tell her all that, but for now I'll keep it for myself.

She leaves the room and I get changed quickly to go see my father. I can't wait!

I almost run in the corridors and finally reach my father's chamber. I open the door and find my mother by his side holding his hand.

- Father?, I say happy.

- Zen, is that you?

- Yes Dad, it's me, your son.

- Oh my boy, I'm glad to see you again.

- Me too dad. I missed you a lot.

We hug each other and hold my parents' hands. I'm grateful to have them and all this thanks to Shirayuki. Nothing would happened without her precious help.

- Does anyone know where's Shirayuki? I desire to thank her for all she has done for my health.

- I'll go get her, Father.

It isn't difficult to find her. She is under the apple tree in the garden. She's reading, as always, a book about herbs.

- So you're here. Hmm... what are you reading?

- A book about herbs. Did you see your father?

- Yes I did and now he wants to see you. Will you come with me, my Lady?

- Of course, she says and we head to his room.

During the time before we get there, we chat about how helpful she was for my father's condition.

- Again, thank you Shirayuki. At least, your knowledge about herbs came in hand.

- Haha yeah, indeed.

We knock on the door and enter the room.

- Did you desire to see me my Lord?, she bows.

- My dear Shirayuki, I want to thank you personally for your help. You stayed by my side all this time without getting any sleep.

- Really? You didn't sleep at all?, says my mum in shock.

- Don't worry, I'm alright now I see all of you being happy, she smiles.

I love her smile more than anything else. When she smiles, her face becomes brighter and the world too. Actually, my world... Anyway, she's beautiful!

King Mitsuo and Queen Hitomi enter the room and hug their friends. Everyone is happy!

Shirayuki and I leave the room and go to the garden. We sit down the grass and look at each other's eyes.

- Zen, I'm glad everyone's okay.

- Me too Shirayuki. You know, I wanted to tell you that since you've come to Clarines, I have more fun like when we were kids.

- Me too Zen. You have changed in a better way and I'm happy for this. You have become a very kind man. You're not the kid you used to be.

- Thank you. I'd say the same thing for you. You have become a beautiful woman!

I love it when she blushes!!! It is the cutest thing I've ever seen... But I feel my head as red as a tomato too. Before we start to feel uncomfortable, we stand up and go to the castle.

That time I realise that twelve days have already passed since she has come here. In seventeen days she will return to her homeland. Somehow this is sad, but I'll try get it out of my head for now. I should enjoy the rest of the days she will stay here.

I wish she could stay longer but I know King Mitsuo has to carry out his own duty back in Tanbarun.

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