Chapter 2

Before the Moon rises, the ambassadors arrive safely and well. Sounds of gunshot in the air indicate their arrival. Castle guards greet them with delight and guide them to the castle. As the ambassador arrived at the Castle's Main Gate, Hiccup, Astrid, Jeremy and Maggie were standing to greet their ambassadors.

"Welcome to the land of the North, my fellow ambassadors." Hiccup shakes his hand with a man who stood in front of him.

"Thank you, King Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. As you know, I'm King Craig Griskmark Navy and this is my daughter, Princess Rinnelda Krifsa Navy from Venezzia. My son could not attend because he has an important matter to resolve. I apologise for that." Craig announced himself.

"It's fine. We'll have a good time." Astrid added.

"Let's talk inside, it's getting cold. We'll talk about the important matters in the Readings Chamber. I'll lead the way." Maggie speaks as polite as he could.

King Craig was tall and huge. His hair was almost looked like it was burning in fire because the colour of his hair was crimson red and so as his daughter except for his son, who had blonde hair like their mother's. Rinnelda was not as huge or tall as his father but she is an excellent daughter. Anyone would like to be her parents even just for a day.

Afterwards, they have supper in the Dining Hall. The two kings were very elated with each other. They joked and laugh but the only two who did not even say a word was Jeremy and Rinnelda. Both of them sat quietly and ate their food. After the supper was over, Hiccup, Astrid, Maggie and Craig walk to the Reading Chamber to discuss a serious matter which involves their own kingdoms. Jeremy went to his room quietly and no one notice that he was gone.

Rinnelda felt bored waiting for her father so she decided to walk around the castle alone. She walked and walked for a very long time until she realise that she was lost. She could not see any of the castle's servant doing chores nearby. Her heart beats fast and her hand starts to sweat. Then, she suddenly walks faster every minute pass. She opens every door but she is still in an unknown place.

After a while, she calms down and slowly tries to find a way. Out of a sudden, she saw a door with a different marking on it. So, she opens it and hoping it was a way out. Eventually, it was the Prince's chamber. She has mistaken to enter the room. Jeremy was in his chamber reading a book. He was not showing any emotions like any people would do if they were surprise. Rinnelda felt weird but at the same time, she was also embarrassed.

"Please accept my apologies, Your Highness. I didn't know this was your chamber. Forgive me." Rinnelda lower her head.

"It's nothing. I supposed you're lost; because it's probably the first time you been here. Let me show you the way. You have no need to speak too formal with me. My Dad says that we are around the same age. Call me Jeremy."

"Yes… I mean yeah… Sorry to bother you. You can also call me Rin. That's how my Daddy calls me." She felt the 'air' around her suddenly change. The situation is not too tense any more but rather smoothing. She realise that the Prince has a warm heart although his face was icy cold.

"Would you like to go to our Castle's Garden? It's a nice place. I used to play there with my Mum. It may be small, but you can really sense the peaceful air around you."

"Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it." Rinnelda shyly smiles.

As both of them walks, Jeremy explains all of the statues, structures and places where she should and should not go. The Castle's Garden was just a stone away from the Prince's chamber. When they arrive, Rinnelda slowly walks to the centre of the garden. The moon light shines brightly as the day and the surroundings were very peaceful. It was the most harmonious night that she ever experience in her entire life. Jeremy just sits on the stone bench that was carved with outstanding art work. He sits there staring at the moon with pure nothingness. His eyes were showing no emotions. Rinnelda watched him quietly until she ask a question that no other people in the kingdom would dare to ask.

"Excuse me. Please forgive me if I ask such question to you. I really wonder why you didn't smile or laugh even though you know my Daddy and I, as ambassadors, are coming. Your face doesn't show any emotions. Did anything happen to you and you were afraid to show any of your feelings? I'm very sorry to asked such thing and forgive my honesty too." Rinnelda lower her head much more this time and her embarrassment even gotten worse since that question slipped out her mouth.

"No need to apologies. I was in this state since I was born. I couldn't even cry. My Dad says that he was curse but the curse had fallen upon me. Also, I heard rumours say I'm cursed for all eternity. Probably there's some truth behind what they say." Jeremy looked at Rinnelda and he stood up and stretched his body to fluster the awkward feeling. Rinnelda saw that his eyes were full of despair and sadness.

"No! I think this curse will break one day! And you'll be able to smile like everybody else! Just believe! Athena, the Goddess, she'll grant you any wish you ever desire!" And again, the words suddenly slipped out of her mouth. She might be a little bit embarrassed but her determination to unfreeze the Prince's heart and soul was undeniable.

"Thanks, but will it happen? I have lost faith in everything that I believe. We should head back. Our parent's meeting is probably done by now."

They walked and talked all the way to the Great Hall. They were happily talking to each other but to be precise, it was just Rinnelda smiling.