Chapter 6 - Some Things Aren't Totally Lost

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Evx : I would've killed her too, but that didn't seem like something that would help anybody right then.


Mina's POV


In The Past...

I ride in the carriage, bouncing slightly. I find myself glancing back in the direction we came more and more, a little sad. I'm going to miss Teague. He was a great friend, and he didn't care I wasn't addressing him as a prince. In fact, I think he might've liked that about me.

And it was nice, being thought of as a commoner. He didn't ever guess that I could be royalty, even when I mentioned being a siren. It was a relief, being free of royal duties. But now I feel guilty. I never told him that I was a princess. I never told him who I was. I lied, really, by not correcting him. But now it's too late.

"Wilhelmina?" There's my mom, looking at me with a worried frown. "Are you alright?" She looks dignified, holding herself up straight. She's poised to perfection while I'm...Well, not. I wish I was more like her sometimes. But not right now. I enjoyed not being like her. It helped me make a friend.

"I'm fine, Mother." It's probably obvious that I'm not, but I don't care. Mother leaves me be.

Father on the other hand looks worried. "Are you sur-"

He doesn't finish his statement as the carriage is hurtled forward. We go flying, and I'm sent tumbling headlong into the wall. Everything goes black after that.


In The Present...

I feel myself spinning in the dark, confused. What's going on? Memories flash before my eyes. Me, although younger, and a younger Teague. We were in the Royal woods, playing and talking. Things fly through my head. Laughter, playing, joking, talking, teasing...It all flies through in a big blur. And then? I find myself facing a light.

Slowly, I open my eyes, and find myself on my back on the ground. Kneeling over me is a certain prince, with a very worried expression on his face. I can't help but smirk at the look, and that just sends him into a mass of confusion.

"Teague...?" I ask it hesitantly, unsure if it's safe for me to use the name I used when we were twelve. Should I still address him as Prince Teague?

"Mina? Do you remember?" His eyes sparkle with excitement, and I can't help but notice how close his face is to mine.

He actually looks pretty handsome, now that I reflect on it. His black hair is a mess, but it still looks cute. And his bright blue eyes bore into mine. I feel myself being sucked in, and try to pull away from his eyes, confused. What on earth am I feeling?

"Mina, do you remember?" He repeats the question, and I wake up again, pulled out of his eyes. I nod. "Are you okay?"

"Y-Yes, I'm okay." I shift to a sitting position as Teague pulls back, as if he is just realizing how close we are.

"And you really remember?" He still seems to be doubting that I actually remember what happened.

"Would I be saying I did if I didn't? You really need to trust me." i give a weak smile, still recovering from the black out. "Did the tree hopping teach you nothing about trust?"

"I'm pretty sure that didn't teach me trust. It just taught me you were reckless and that you liked seeing me out of my comfort zone."

"Well, maybe." I chuckle a little. "So, explain to me again why you decided going outside at midnight to show me a pond was a good idea?"

"I had to make you remember somehow." He shrugs. "It seemed like the most obvious way. I made you meet me at midnight before, and you dumped me in this very same pond."

"I remember, I remember." I roll my eyes. "But we really need to get back to the palace. Someone could notice we're gone..."

"Trust me, Mina. Nobody will notice that I've disappeared. And nobody will check your room for awhile."

I just shake my head and roll my eyes. "You're getting rather confident."

"Maybe. But I'm a prince. I can get away with anything I want to."

"Mm, that may be so, but we shouldn't make anybody angry." I smirk. "So, how about you lead me back to the palace, and then if you're still lonely you can come talk to me later."

"I'm not lonely!" His protests just make me smirk even more, and I try not to laugh at him. Emphasis on the word try.

"Whatever. I need to get some sleep, Teague! Now help me get back to the castle. My head is still spinning."

"Fine, fine. Come on." He helps me to my feet, and we head back towards the castle.

When we reach the window to my room, I stare up, and frown. "Teague, explain to me how we're supposed to climb up there?"

"We aren't going to climb up there. Give me your hand." I extend it to him, and he clasps it.

In a moment, we're back in my room, and I sit on the bed. "Thank you."

"Well, I wanted to make sure you made it back safely. After all, there's a Reaper and an assassin running through those woods." And now he's mocking me.

"Ha ha, very funny." I roll my eyes. "I wasn't just thanking you for that though."

"Weren't you?"

"No. I was thanking you for helping me get those memories back."

"Oh, two thank you's? I'm flattered."

"Don't get used to it."

"I don't know. I think I'll have to try and arrange for you to get in trouble more often so I can weasel a thank you out of you."

"Don't you dare!" I shove him, and he grins.

"It's good to have you back. The real you."

"The real me? What's that supposed to mean?"

"The you that remembers me. Duh." He rolls his eyes at me.

"Right, right. Now you need to go! I need to get some sleep."

"Fine..." He blows me a kiss, and my eyes widen, which makes his grin even wider. "Night, Mina."

"Night, Teague." He stands up, and once he leaves the room, I change my outfit back to proper sleepwear. And I fall asleep faster than expected.


What are you guys thinking now that Mina remembers befriending Teague? I love writing between them now that she does, because they are so cute! Then again, if you know me, you know they're my ultimate ship. Team Meague for the win, guys!

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