In the Acorn kingdom, the crown prince wasn't getting much sleep, he decided to take a small walk maybe the night air can put his mind at ease.

Elias walked into the courtyard. the night air brush against his face, memories as a child he would play in the yard with his little sister.

" Elias" a voice called, behind him a female chipmunk steped into the yard " I saw you in the hall , are you feeling alright brother?"

" I don't know Sally" Elias responded to his sister " This whole arranged marriage, I mean, sure you and Blaze are schoolmates but that doesn't mean she has to be betrothed to me" he expressed.

" you still lover don't you?" Sally asked.

Elias fell in love with his childhood friend Megan, a female squirrel with green eyes but due to her status as commoner she and Elias couldn't be together.

Then he learn that she got married and was now pregnant..but her husband was tragically taken from her before she could tell him the news.

and now she all alone to raise her child by herself.

Elias wanted to go to her and be there for her, but afraid she'll reject him, there was nothing he could do.

And now he getting ready to marry a princess, it was very heart breaking that he couldn't be with the lady he loves.

Sally couldn't bear to watch her brother feel this way, it wasn't fair of their father to do this. Sally has not yet been pressured for her own betrothal but she could only stand and help support her dear older brother.

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Back in the ocean Silver manage to find a place of solitude, so many things were rushing through his head, he ran away from his father! The young merhog was known to always show respect in his father presence but this.. He couldn't believe what he did.

Silver sunk to the sand floor and held his tail against his chest what was he going to do now?

Having trouble?A strange voice whispered in the water I know some one who can take away your problems with magic. and give you what you desire the most!

" Who...Who's there?" Silver called out.

It's late, very late, I'll come back tomorrow!

And the voice was gone!

Next Chapter January 7th in the new year!

Happy New Year