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Here comes the 5th chapter. Please enjoy~

Shade's POV

"H-how d-did you k-know?" I said, my eyes widen, as I put my hands to my face and felt no mask. Where is it?

"Oh, are you looking for your mask? I put it on the table. Should I get it for you? And oh, I hang your robe outside to dry it."

"Who are you? Why do you know who I am?" I asked while glaring at her. She smiled at me and bowed down.

"Forgive me for being rude, your highness. I am Elreal. I once became a royal maid at your kingdom. Don't you remember me? I took care of you since you are a baby until before you turned 8. And now, look at you! You've grown such a fine man!"

"Hmm, sorry. I really don't remember. But, how did you know it's me?"

"Well, I saw your birthmark shaped like a cresent moon at your upper left chest when I take off your robe. And your hair, still the beautiful color of the midnight purple." She said as she sits in front of me.

"Oh.. If you're from my kingdom, how come you are living in this forest now?"

"That's because of a silly rumor. Someone said that I'm a witch *chuckle* and believed easily by some of the villagers. In order not to harm your family for keeping a witch, I leaved without hesitation. So, why are you here in the forest with that lady?"

"It's a two different story. " She stared at me and gestured to continue. I can trust her right? Oh well.

"Blah blah and such and such.." (talking about his story.)

(I'll tell the whole story about how Shade ended up in the forest for the next chapters ;P Of course, he'll be the one who will tell it.)

"That Romano! Still the same as before *sigh*. I'm a friend. So, don't be afraid. I won't turn you over."

"I hope so. By the way, how did we get here?"

"You mean you and your fiancé? Or, is she already your wife?" She said wearing her mischievous smile.

"Neither of the two. We're just a stranger to one another."

"Just a stranger huh? Well, my son found you two by the river. That lady is such a strong girl! My son saw how she swam that river while holding you. She even carried you until here before she collapsed." I never thought that red-head would do such a thing. Really, this girl is making me worry.

"So, are you really just a stranger? Because the way she cared for you, and the way you care for her is more than just that." She proceeds.

"Okay, fine. We're friends."

"Just a friend?"

"Yes. And stop with that teasing."

"I'm just asking." She said and grinned. "How did you two met?"

"I'm just walking inside this forest and heard a singing voice. I followed where it came from and found her." I said. She's just asking how we met, right? So there is no need for further explanations.

"That's it?"

"Yeah. Hmm, did she saw my face earlier?" I said, changing the topic.

"Oh, didn't she know how you look like?" I slightly shook my head as an answer. "No, she didn't. She passed out before I could even treat you. Poor lady. Didn't even saw your whole handsome face."

"Hmmmm…" A faint voice coming from Fine has cut our conversation and made us turned to her.

"Hey, Fine, are you awake?" I asked but no reply.

"Don't worry Prince Shade. She's just having a dream, I guess. You should too, take a rest. I'll be in my room. Just call me if you need something." She said as she stands up and bowed down.

"Please don't tell her anything about me being a prince. And.. just call me Shade."

"Alright, Shade." She smiled before leaving.

I stared at Fine. But as I looked at her, questions started to appear in my mind. 'Why do you look so familiar? Why can't I resist you when we first met? Why do I have this urge of wanting to protect you? Do I…even know you?'

I dismissed myself from my thoughts and lay down to my bed. I fell asleep as soon as I closed my eyes.

In my dream… There were two children. One is a boy and the other one is a girl. The boy is looked like me since it has a purple hair and eyes. While I can't figure out who is the girl since only her is the color of black and white. They were laughing while running around.

I woke up with my head hurting. What's that dream about? Is that a memory of the past? I shook my head and get up since it's already morning. I wore my mask and my band to cover my face and hair. I took a quick look on Fine and check her temperature before leaving the house.

Fine's POV

"Ugh. How long did I sleep?" I said as soon as I woke up. I sat up straight and looked around. 'Where's Shade?' I thought. I got up to search all over the house but he is nowhere to be found.

"Where did he go?" I asked myself. But a thought strike me and made me rush outside.

I called out his name as I ran and even almost tripped by the roots of the trees I passed through.

"SHADE!" I called out once again before stopping from running. As I gasp for some air while holding on my knees, a hand grabs my shoulder from behind making me jump. But when I turned around, I felt relieve as I saw the one who I am looking for.

"Why are you …yelling my name?...Phew, I thought you were in trouble again." He managed to say between his breathe as he tried to recover himself from running.

"Waaah..You're alright!" I said as I hugged him.

"Aww.. aww, my arm!"

"Ohh, sorry.."

"It's okay."

"Where have you been? Are you feeling well now? You made me worried sick!"

"You! You should worry about yourself first! Don't you have a fever?"

"But I feel better now. See? I can stand up straight and even run! Ahaha"

"You really are crazy."

"Hey! I'm just lighting up the mood here." I said to him as I frown and pouted my lips uncontrollably.

"Pffft, don't do that! You look funny." He said. Instead, I even looked at him more still doing the same making him laugh.

"H-heyy! Why are you running away?!"

"Because your face is annoying! Pfft, Just stay away from me! Haha!"

We stayed like this for like an hour. Playing and laughing like there's nothing to worry about. I never thought we'll be this close already. But still not that very very close.

We even went for fishing and brought it to Lady Elreal for lunch. How did I know her name?Because Shade told me.

I wonder what Lady Elreal and her son ate for breakfast while we're gone. And it's the first time for me to skipped one! This thought made me sigh.

"Here." Shade said as he handed me some of his share.

"Ahmm..No! It's your share. And you need to eat so you could regain your strength!"

"Just take it. You're sighing because you're still hungry, right?" He said while looking away.

"But it's yo-.." He put the fish in my mouth before I could finish talking. I glared at him as I begin to eat it.

Rein's POV

"Bright, I think we've just headed the wrong way. Because… I think this is a dead end." I said to Bright who is looking around the area.

"Ahhmm.. I think you're right." He said as he scratched his head. "Well, let's go back now."

I smiled and nodded as a reply. We turned around to find another route. As we are walking while holding the tie of his horse, something growl behind us. As soon as we saw what's behind, Bright unleashes his sword.

"That monster.. it looks like the one who took Fine!" I blurted out.

"Hey Rein, please hide somewhere. Bring Taneika with you." Bright said as I nodded and pulled Taneika with me and hide to the trees.

The monster started to attack Bright but he was able to dodge it. 'If I could fight like Bright…I might have save my sister.' I thought. I watch him fight the monster and slash it with his sword. Suddenly, another thought came into my mind making me excited.

Bright managed to kill it. I run to him still griping the tie of his horse.

"Wow. That was amazing!"

"Thanks." He said as he blushed and smile sheepishly.

"Hmm, Bright! Can you teach me to fight with sword?" I uttered as he stared at me in astonishment.

"Well, if you really want to, then I guess I don't have any choice but to teach you." He said as he smiled to me.

"Thank you Bright!" I said as I irrepressibly hug him for the joy I felt.

Little did they know, someone has been watching them from afar.

"That boy is such a nuisance. Should I get rid of him as well?" The dark figure said as he smile evily.

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Thank you for reading! I hope you liked it :D

And about Shade, I already gave a clue.. hehe.. I hope you noticed it.