Chapter 3
"Bow to Me"
The young prince stared blankly in space as he recalls his conversation with the man Gakupo. He and his sister went to face the court informing them of their decisions. It was intense battle of tongues spiking each other with opinions and concerns.
Len could not help but frown as it plays back and forth in his mind. It makes him so mad how that man made fun of him because of his age.
Earlier in court...
"Hahaha" laugh the man with the long violet mane. "I did not mean to laugh at his majesty but I can't stop forgetting that he is just a mere child."
"Stop it at once Gakupo people who offend the King are severely punish." Gustavo rebutted. The guardian could not stop but see the burning sensation in the prince eyes. He had to put a lid in Gakupo mouth before the man puts a blade in his neck.
"I'm not offending his majesty... I'm stating the facts." He continued to batter Len with his words.
Len who could not hold his piece decided to speak his mind. He felt Gustavo hands tighten in his shoulders stopping him from playing into Gakupo game. But to his surprise his sister went ahead and step forward for him.
Rin went forward towards the gentleman Gakupo. She looked at him with her azure eyes. "Bow to me" she commanded.
Gakupo was left speechless with the Rin words decided to play along her game. He bowed down to her as any gentleman would to a lady of her standing. But as he raises his head he felt a slap burn in his cheeks. "She did not just..." he thought
The little princess left the court stun with her actions. "I will not apologize for my actions" she said. "I'm just teaching you to respect your superiors. For an adult you act like a child taunting my brother."
"But princess I did not-" Gakupo cut in
"Silence" she said. "Speak only when you are spoken to. I know that you are only stating your opinion. But that doesn't give you the right to speak to us in such a manner. You suggested sending my brother to abroad to learn to be a better man when you are no better. Shame on you" she said
Gustavo ran to the little princess "She only a child... easily driven by emotions" he said pulling the princess away from Gakupo.
Gakupo smiled deviously "Don't pull her away from me Gustavo. I'm beginning to think that there might be a future" he leaned forward and kisses the princess hands. He then whispers something to the princess ears.
The princess eyes widen with shocked with the words she heard. She immediately pulled her hand away, she showcase an expression of disgust.
He then looked at the little prince. He bowed and said "Forgive my discretion your highness. I sincerely hope for your forgiveness"
"Children come along" Gustavo said pulling the prince and princess out of the room. He whispered to them "I'll handle those hard-headed adults go and play."
Left outside the door the twins were left silent.
"Thank you" Len said breaking the tension between them.
"It's alright brother but remember what mother always tell us we're the only allies. No matter what happen I will be at your back like you are to mine." She said smiling at her brother innocently.
"Tell me you look bother what did he whisper to you" Len asked. He could see her eyes avoiding his. He held her hands and pulled her towards him. Embracing her tight "I thank God everyday for having you as a sister."
The princess cheeks fluster red. "I also thank God for having you as a brother."
"I should give something to Rin..." Len said snapping out of his thoughts. He stands up and heads outside. Inhaling the fresh air the prince catches a glimpse of his sister in her room. He watches as she combed her golden locks "What should I get her?" he said then a smile formed his face. When a certain thought got inside his mind.
It was three o'clock the princess check her pocket watch. "Finally snack time" she said. She puts down the book at her lap. She looks at the door expecting her maid to come in any minute with a tray of delightful treats. She heard a light knock in the door. "Come in" she said.
"My lady" Serah said. She brought a tray of assorted biscuits and cookies for her. "Will it you eat at the table or by the balcony my Lady."
"The balcony Serah" the princess said. "Thank you Serah" She took a biscuit she ate it. Her eyes began to spark with delight. "They are scrumptious as ever. You're the best Serah."
"I'm glad my lady likes them." Serah said.
The princess took another bite of the snack when she heard another knock in her door. "Who is it?"she said
"Excuse me your highness" said the soldier he entered the Princess room. "The prince calls for you in the garden."
"Hmmm... can it be later I'm having snack time..." she pouted.
"But its urgent matter princess concerning-"said the soldier
The princess mind went black as thoughts of Gakupo whispers replay in her mind. It was words that disturb her. "Brother..." she thought. She place down her book "I'll be back later Serah can you make a new batch of snacks later."
"Of course my lady" Serah complied.
The princess ran down the hallway towards the garden. Her heart was beating faster as his words played inside her mind.
"Don't pull her away from me Gustavo. I'm beginning to think that there might be a future to one of you. My Queen Rin... you deserve the throne than your brother. Want to know why? Look for me little princess"
The princess shakes herself ridding those thoughts. "What could that possibly be thinking? I can never be Queen. Len is father's heir him alone." She said in small voice.
"Rin" Len greeted her.
"Brother" she said "Where Gakupo?"
"What on earth?" said Len "I told the guard to tell you I have a surprise as a thank you for earlier."
"Surprise?" she said. Her face flustered red with embarrassment.
"Close your eyes" Len said. He hold her hands "and just follow me."
"Brother I swear if I fall I'll-" Rin said.
"Then I'll carry you... Like the knights in books" Len cut in. He bowed down and leaned reaching for her hands. "I will never let any harm come to my princess." He kissed her hands.
The princess's face turned red with her brother words. "Then I trust you knight..." She closes her eyes.
Len led her sister towards the surprise he got her. "No peeking Rin" he reminded. "Or I'll give her away."
"Her?" she asked
Len decided not to answer Rin question and head over his surprise. "I almost said it..." he thought. He let go of his sister hands. "Don't move stay ok." He said
"Ok... but hurry its snack time" she pouted.
"Ok you can open your eyes now" Len said
The princess opened her eyes and saw her brother surprise. It was a white filly. "I remember that you always wanted one." Len said. He looked at the young horse and gently touches her. "This is your new owner. Take good care of her she is my precious sister."
"She beautiful brother... Oh god I know what to name her" she said. Her hands reach for the young horse. "Hello"
"What?" Len asked
"Josephine" she said
AN: I love how fiery Rin can be. It's so cute XD
I love that line of hers "Bow to me"