Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all of the follows and reviews. I'm so sorry it took me so long to continue this story. In all honesty I forgot where I wanted this story to go. I'm still a little unsure. I had to replay the game just to get into all of the characters again. I really hope you enjoy this part of the story. I agree that I kind of left Arthur in the dark so I decided to dedicate this chapter to Arthur and his side of the story. Please let me know if you enjoyed it!
Everyday I sit at the same desk. I answer letters and continuously write away at new proposals for a new trade. I originally was supposed to be working at the castle but it seems that before my arrival a lovely young woman with green eyes and hair the same shade was there talking to the grand Venuswill . She was so beautiful. She stood tall as I approached, her smile bright and her voice carrying as she spoke. I introduce myself, ask her her name. Frey, What a beautiful name.
Of course being a gentleman I agreed to giving her the room I was originally going to be staying. It all worked out in the end. I was welcomed by a marvelous man named Porcoline which by a great chance had an office next to his restaurant that was not being used. This desk has now became the spot of which I was always located. I had guest coming in and out of my office at all times with questions and concerns. But never just to say hi to me. Except for her. The lady who has stolen my heart. And my bed.
She came in everyday with a smile that could light up the universe. She was so cute. One day in particular made me realize that she was the love of my life. I seemed to of forgotten a very important pair of glasses and I couldn't find them anywhere. Without saying a word she knew what needed to be done. She looked for hours. When everyone else has given up and gone home she stayed. I found myself searching in my room when she walked in after me. She lifted up my pillow and found the glasses under them. All she did was look at me and laugh. That's when I knew that I loved her. She didn't judge me. She didn't question me. She accepted me. I fell in love.
A few months passed after that. Every day was the same routine but this time it was better than before. Because she was there. She would come in and just visit me whenever she could. Whenever I got the chance I would leave my desk and sit with her. Sometimes she would sit there and play games with Dylas. I felt like my life was complete. That every hardship I have ever faced in my life didn't matter because now she was there. I was a fool in love. Funny I remember the day as if it was yesterday. I was sitting at my desk when I realized I haven't seen Frey yet. I looked over at the clock on my desk and saw it was 18:50. And next to my clock stood a small note. It was the cutest hand writing I have ever seen. All it said was, "Arthur, meet me in front of the castle at 19:00." It took me a moment to realize that I was already running late.
Before I could even think I got up and ran out the door. I ran down the stairs as fast as I could ignoring every greeting that came out a town folk. I reached the general store when it hit me exactly what today was. Merry Christmas! How could of I forgotten such an important day! I catch my breath before speeding up the steps where I see Frey standing there in front of the castle entrance waiting. Oh my how absolutely beautiful she looked. My heart stopped. My hands clammed up. I felt a bundle of butterflies dancing in my stomach. This is love. I slowly made my way to her where she stood tall, proud, beautiful.
"Aw so you got my note!" Her endless smile shines brighter in the night sky.
"I hope I didn't make you wait long." I felt like my heart stopped trying to wait for her answer. Without saying a word she just smiled at me. I want to kiss that smile. I feel a warm, soft, welcoming presence on my right hand. I look down finding the hand of the strong, priceless beauty in front of me. Words can't express the joy I am feeling right now. I wish this feeling will never go away. Before I have a chance to look up at Frey I am forced to continue forward. Beautiful mint green hair flows in front of me leading me forward. I honestly couldn't remember what way I was going or where I was going. I felt like I was floating in air. I loved this woman. I loved this feeling.
"Isn't this view just beautiful?" I finally was brought back into reality realizing where my destination was. Heaven. Frey stood there. Happy, smiling, full of love. pointing at all the stairs in the sky and trying to point out everyone in the town. I was happy. But why did she invite me here? Why would she pick me to spend her Christmas night with her out of everyone else?
"Arthur, Lets make a wish on the star together." She extended her hand out to me inviting me to join her in the search of the stars. Trying to find the one furthest away.
"Dylas was telling me today about how making a wish on the Christmas star furthest away from you with partner would connect you two together forever."
"Forever, huh? That is interesting." The word escaped my mouth before I could realize what Frey actually said in the beginning. Making a wish with your partner will connect you two together forever. Then why on earth would she bring me?
"Arthur, I love you." Here she is. The lady who has stolen my heart has now completely taken it. The words I have always thought are now in the air. But instead of me confessing them first she is. I feel even more dancing butterflies in my stomach while she turns her body to face me. Waiting for my response I assumed. But that's the thing. I can't answer. I can't find the words to express the way I feel about her. She made me feel so many different things that no one word was good enough. Without even thinking I felt myself leaning into her. I felt my eyes shut and my body go numb. I felt the lips I have been wanting to touch for as long as this woman has been in my life. The lips so smooth they almost felt fake. This moment will never die.
"Marry me. Be my wife. I will make you happy. I will protect you. Please, Marry me." Words fell out of my mouth with every breath between a kiss. Her warm mouth warming up my entire body. Frey's body pulls away from mine. Her face red. Unsure of how to feel. My heart sank.
"I guess I won't have to be wishing on that star after all." A small chuckle escapes from her.
"Why not?" I ask her confused on where her thoughts are going.
"My wish has already come true." Before I can say anything back to her I feel her warm body pressed against mine holding on tightly. Her hair smells like strawberries. I rest my head lightly on top of hers and squeeze her tightly. This what true happiness must feel like.
Three years have passed since that day. I moved into the castle with Frey. Ventuswill sadly has passed away. Ever since then Frey has always been distant. I told her I wanted children. I told her I wanted to move out of Selphia and start a new life with her. Hesitant she would always fight back with "Don't you have business here? What about Norad? You're a Prince. You can't just move away from your title." True I had business. But not due to my title. I am no Prince. I am simply Arthur. Former Prince of Norad.
When I wrote my father the first time I was ecstatic to announce my engagement with him. He was not as happy. He didn't want me to marry a commoner. He wanted me to marry into royalty and to eventually rule Norad when he no longer could. But that's not what I wanted. Thats not how I wanted to live my life. I couldn't possibly tell Frey about me giving up my title. She would blame herself. And I don't want that. I originally wrote the truth. I wanted to tell her on our wedding day. But I couldn't bring myself to do it. Being a Prince is only a title. Being a man is what's important.
One day I was finishing up a project when I was given a letter. From Norad. "Arthur, I regret writing you about the current events taking place. Your father, King of Norad. Has grown extremely ill over the last month. Throughout this time the son, your brother has gone missing. We assume he has run away. A visit from you to help us will be appreciated. I know it's wrong writing you sense you have given up your title but Norad is in trouble. We hope to see you. -Head Butler, Caspian lll"
I wasn't quite sure what to do at this moment. I wanted to go to Norad and help as much as I could but I knew I couldn't tell Frey. I found myself having to come up with a lie so I can go without her questioning me. I left my office and walked around all over the town. I finally found Frey with Forte and Leon. She was laughing. I miss that laugh. Why does she not smile and laugh like that around me anymore? I walk to our bedroom in the castle. I tear a piece of paper off the notebook next to the bed and write a note. Folding it up I place it on the bed and begin on my journey to Norad.
About half way there I felt sick to my stomach. The sun has been setting into a beautiful warm orange color. Hints of dark purples and bright pinks fade over the sky. Absolutely beautiful. This view means nothing if I don't have Frey here with me. Why did I lie to her? Why did I ask Dylas to find out what was wrong before I left? When it's my marriage? I need to fight for her. Not just put her in the arms of someone else.
"I want to go back" I demand to the caption flying the airship.
"What sir? But we are halfway there."
"I do not care. Please turn this ship around and take me back." I'm coming for you Frey.