Chapter 22: A day full of surprises
Shirayuki runs through the castle's corridors in order to reach the greenhouse where Ryuu asked her to come. She feels so excited and her feet have wings along with her heart. What will the young court herbalist show me this time? I can't wait! She arrives at the greenhouse but he isn't there, or at least she can't spot him.
- Ryuu, are you here?, she asks loudly when she sees a little head rising upon the daisies.
- I'm here, Princess! Come here please...
Shirayuki walks quickly towards him and the view is amazing. A new kind of daisies has bloomed and the flower is beautiful.
- Do you see it? Its petals are a mix of white and pink and the leaves are long.
- Wow, it's really amazing! What's his name? Have you found one?
- Well, I can't think of a name so I was hoping if you could help me, Ryuu says shyly.
- Of course I can. But please let me think of it for a while okay?
The two friends continue examining the new plant and try to find some new characteristics which will differ each kind from this specific one. Suddenly, Shirayuki remembers that her husband told her last night to meet him at the fencing room. This surprised Shirayuki but she agreed.
- Ryuu, I'm sorry but I have to go meet Zen to tell me something. I will let you know if I find a name for the flower, okay?
- Yes Princess and please send my greetings to his highness Zen, he smiles at her.
- Alright, Shirayuki waves goodbye.
She feels so happy that they will talk at where fencing takes place because she hasn't been there for a while now. It will be a good chance to have a match. A match between the newly weds will be indeed interesting.
Zen waits for her sitting on the ground and leaning on a pillar. He will suggest to her to have a fencing match while talking for what he wanted. He sees her coming in a hurry with a wide grin on her face and panting from all that running. Shirayuki doesn't wear her dress but her clothes for fencing. It will be more comfortable this way.
- Hey honey! I came so please tell me what you wanted to talk about. I wonder all morning but I can't find an answer..., Shirayuki speaks fast and impatiently.
- Whoa, slow down Shirayuki. Catch your breath first and then I will ask you to have a fencing match with me, Zen smiles at her with some kind of cunning.
Shirayuki drinks a little water from a bottle her husband gave her and then grabs a wooden sword to take her position against Zen. The young male does the same and the match begins.
The soldiers along with Mitsuhide, Kiki and Obi have gathered around the opponents to watch them fighting. They bet on who will win and everyone is waiting to see the so promising match. Zen is happy to have a wife like Shirayuki, to share his memories and likes. He attacks at her with a jump and Shirayuki avoids it successfully. Now is her moment to unarm her husband but he doesn't let her do it.
- So what was it you wanted to talk about?, Shirayuki asks while focusing on how she will beat him.
- Oh that. Well, I wanted to announce you where we will go for our honeymoon.
Shirayuki is surprised for a moment and Zen takes the chance to attack but she quickly regains strength and focus and his plan goes to waste. The match continues with even more agony as the two teenagers are strong enough to not beat each other.
- So where are going?
- There is a place in Forran Kingdom which is full of beautiful views and it's perfect for our honeymoon. I'm sure you will like it, dear!
- And when are we leaving?
- In three days so we have to prepare our luggage. I see you're excited, Zen notices a huge smile on her face.
- You know I am, Shirayuki laughs.
Obi bets on Shirayuki and Mitsuhide on Zen. Kiki is somewhere in between because she has fought with both of them and knows that they are strong. Shirayuki tries to attack faster to not let Zen think of what to do next and her goal is achieved. Zen falls on the ground but continues fighting and glances at Shirayuki with an accurate look.
He defends himself and waits for her to get tired. Then he stands up, runs towards a wall, makes a turnover and lands behind Shirayuki who was walking towards him. He places his sword on her back signaling that he is the winner. The beautiful princess admits her defeat by letting her wooden sword falling on the ground.
Everyone applauds the young couple and those who bet on Zen are triumphing. The same of course goes for Mitsuhide who reminds to Obi that he won their bet.
- Mistress is way stronger than Master but she wasn't in shape. But I'll let you enjoy your winning for now until next time they fight.
- Be sure that there will be plenty of times, Shirayuki reassures them.
- Of course there will be, Zen agrees with her.
Both of them feel refreshed and look forward to the next time they do fencing. It is a sport that they like and make many happy and funny memories through it. The soldiers go to their duties letting the five friends alone teasing one another.
After a while, Zen takes Shirayuki's hand and leads her to the apple tree where the breeze touches their faces and cools their bodies. The air crosses through the tree leaves making a sound so relaxing and appropriate for a private moment between the two lovebirds. Shirayuki leans on Zen's shoulder and he hugs her. They stay silent to bask under the warm sun rays and the few clouds they see above the horizon.
- Thank you for the match today.
- Well, I couldn't find another way to tell you our honeymoon's destination but I liked it too.
- Just to know, you played mischievously. You said the destination and then attacked, Shirayuki pouts her face.
- It was worth it. There are not many chances to make you lose. This is the first time I beat you and I feel proud of it knowing that you are so...
- So?
- So skillful.
They laugh together for no reason and kiss on the lips. Their fingers are intertwined and they feel a pleasuring warmth going through their bodies. Is that what people call heaven? Because now everything is so peaceful that you are afraid of ruining such a wonderful moment. The birds are flying and the bees go from one flower to another to collect the pollen and make honey. The sunflowers are turning to the sun in order to grow up and making photosynthesis.
Shirayuki feels like exactly a sunflower. She always is turned towards her bright sun called Zen. He gives her a reason to live and without him she will die, without his light to guide her. He is everything to her and everyday tries to show her love to her precious husband in every way.
Zen feels the same thing. Shirayuki is his angel that protects him from the evil that fills this world. She is the light that brightens the darkest places in his heart. Shirayuki is the angel that God sent to him to help Zen make the right choices. When he looks at the starry sky, he will eventually see a shooting star and make a wish. Now he knows that wishes do come true because his true love stands by his side.
- Shirayuki, I love you!!!
- What?, Shirayuki asks trying to find a reason why he said it out of the blue.
- I love you. You are the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last one before going to bed. Before I met you, I never knew what it was like to smile for no reason. I fall in love with you all over again when I look into your magical green eyes which are filled with all the stars and sparkle like they want to show me your love. You are my angel, you open your wings and take me to new worlds that I couldn't even think. You are my love, my life, my everything. If I were to die for you, I'd do it without second thought because it is worth it and I can't imagine a life without you being here. Every time I touch you, I feel a nice emotion which makes my heart skip a beat and this makes my desire to kiss your red lips and hold you in my arms even stronger. Shirayuki, please don't ever leave me behind because a world without you is meaningless. I love you with my everything and I'm glad that I got to meet you, know your good and bad points, fall in love with your gorgeous personality and existence and marry you. You are the best thing that has happened in my whole life, the sunshine that makes me smile every moment I see you, the rainbow that appears after a rainy day, the reason I live, the reason I breathe. Shirayuki, I love you and that's not going to change even in a trillion years from now.
Shirayuki is speechless and tears run down her cheeks unstoppably. Zen's sudden love confession was so sweet, adorable and heartwarming that the overflowing emotions needed to be faded by crying. She knew that he loved her much but never imagined that his love surpassed every possible sign of love. The kind words Zen just said are the only thing she wants to cherish along with him. She will treasure every happy and touching memory they create and will make sure to not let anyone destroy their life with her lovely childhood friend and now husband. Shirayuki still can't find the exact words to speak so she just hugs Zen and hopes that it's enough to show him a part of her great love. Zen caresses her red hair while she's crying and thinks that he is so lucky to have chosen her to be beside him for their whole life.
- Zen, I'm so happy to have you as my husband. It's definitely more than I could ask for. I love you and I always will! Also, I'm excited to leave for our honeymoon... I'm sure we will have a nice time there!
- Yeah I'm looking forward to it too!
Zen and Shirayuki stand up and and head to their room where they kiss and say sweet words. Zen push Shirayuki on their bed and starts kissing her neck while Shirayuki places her hands on his white hair. She kisses her lover on his lips and Zen takes off his shirt. Both of them know where the whole thing will lead and are ready to make it true until Shirayuki suddenly sits on the bed.
- What's wrong?, Zen asks and kisses her cheek.
- I am sweaty and I need to take a bath first.
- But I like your smell and it turns me on.
- I will be back in a few minutes, she winks.
Shirayuki goes to the bathroom leaving Zen shirtless on the bed while waiting for his wife to come and finish what they began. As expected, Shirayuki comes out of the bathroom with her red hair still wet and wears a light red dress that maches her hair perfectly and makes Zen even more turned on.
- Have I ever told you how pretty you look in that dress?
- Nope, not even once, Shirayuki chuckles.
- I say it now, Zen pushes her on the bed for the second time.
He kisses her neck sending chills at Shirayuki's spine. She touches lightly his skin starting from his shoulders and continuing to his six-packs. It feels so nice and both have been abided to their lust. The desire of holding their lover into their arms is powerful and they do it with passion.
- Prince Zen, are you in there?, a familiar voice says while the person is knocking on the door.
- Ugh... What is it, Mitsuhide?, Zen speaks furious.
- The lunch is ready so Shirayuki and you should come and eat with your families.
- Okay, we'll be there in a minute.
Zen looks down on Shirayuki and closes his eyes surrendered. Shirayuki pats his head and smiles.
- It seems like it's not the day to do it. We'd better leave it for our honeymoon, no one will disturb us!
- Yes, you're right. Let's go eat now or our parents will shout at us.
They head to where their parents are and sit down on their chairs. Today's menu has spaghetti, King Yuu's favourite food. He enjoys it 'till the last forkful and feels pleased. The chef knows how to make him happy and that's why the King chose him. Zen and Shirayuki finish their launch and excuse themselves to go and take a nap.
Zen lies on his side of bed exhausted, the day was full of energy. They had a fencing match, he confessed his love to Shirayuki, they were about to have beautiful private moments if only Mitsuhide wouldn't have disturb them.
- I'm so tired, Shirayuki lies on the bed.
- So am I. Come here, Zen points at his chest.
Shirayuki puts her head on her sweetheart's chest and Zen puts his arm around her in a hug. They stay like this and take their essential nap. Their dreams are totally sweet as they are in their beloved one's arms. Their love is sure to last forever and the feelings they have once they touch their other half are unique and irreplaceable. Now, the only thing they have to think about is the joy of being alone together during their honeymoon...
The afternoon, when the young princess wakes up, she heads to the greenhouse where she knows she will be Ryuu. For once more she tries to spot him and walks towards him with a big smile.
- I found a name!
- Really? What is it?
- The new kind of daisies will be called "Gazania" or most commonly "African Daisy". I did a little research and this kind indeed blooms in Africa. What do you say?
- It's nice and it suits the flower. Thank you your highness, you helped me a lot!, Ryuu bows his head and along with Shirayuki, they continue examining the seeds.
See you next time...