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CHAPTER 7

"Okay! Now, back to business! Tell me, why are you hiding behind that mask?"

Shade's POV

She really is serious about this, huh? Should I tell her the truth? Guess I don't have any choice though. I've been with her for weeks so I guess I can trust her.

"I.. I was accused that I-I killed my father."

"H-how did that happen?" I knew it. She'll bombard me with questions.

"It was when we went to a forest to hunt..."

"Father! Be careful with those plants! It's poisonous!"

"Oh, is that so? Hahaha. I thought we could eat those yummy looking berries. It's frustrating that we can't though. *sigh* It's good that you came with me for today's hunt, Shade." Man, he really is troublesome.

"*sigh* I came because you never let any of your knights to go with you even though you're a clumsy old king who needs to be looked after to."

"Hey! Who are you calling old!?"

"Well, you ARE old but still acting like a 7 year-old-kid."

"Don't be like that! I'm still your father!" This old man... How come he becomes a king with this attitude?

"Yeah, yeah. Just continue with your hunting so we could leave this place early."

"*sigh* This brat, always acting cool."

"Shhh, father look at this."

"Ohhh! Shade, you've got a good eyesight! That deer is going to be a good catch! Nice job!"

"Will you lower your voice? It might hear you and run away."

"Okay, okay. Now give me the bow and arrow. Look how your father is good at aiming."

I crouch down and look at father then turn to look at the deer. I doubt that he could shoot it.

*pssshhht* (sound effect for shooting an arrow)

"Father! You really are good at aiming! You shot the deer so perfectly." I said but when I turned to his side my eyes get wider as I saw him falling forward revealing an arrow shot at his back aimed at his heart.

"Father! Father!" I called repeatedly while shaking his arm but no reply.

"T-this can't be… Y-you can't die! Father please don't die..."

"So, the prince is with him. Should we get rid of him now?" said by a voice coming from my back. I can't believe what I see when I turned around. So, it's his doing.

"R-romano…" I managed to mutter.

"Haha. Hello prince Shade. Any last word before your death?"

"You really are scum, huh?"

"Is that all? Lads, how should we kill this one? Hm, do you like to play hide and seek?"

" Ohh! That would be fun, boss! Ehehe" says by one of his men. Tch, this is not good. What should I do?

"Okay, okay. Now Shade, I'll let you hide but if they caught you, you're dead, alright? I'll count one to ten so run as fast as you can and hide in a good place where we'll never see you. Or.. just run away and never come back again. Don't worry, I'll just tell the queen and your precious little sister that you commit suicide after you killed your own father. Should I start now?" But before he could count I stand up and run.

"One" he started.

"Two… three"

I run as far as I could and never looked back. Sorry mother, milky…for failing the two of you. I don't deserve to be the future king of our kingdom 'cause, it doesn't need a coward king, like me…

"…and that's how it is." I said in a low voice.

"Shade…" she muttered then took my hand which surprised me.

"Uhmm, I'm here! So don't worry! Everything's going to be alright" she continued which made me smile. This red-head never fails to amaze me. We stayed there in silence before she speaks again.

"Hm, Shade.. I was about to ask you this, but what's the connection of you wearing a mask from that story of yours?"

"Huh? Argh, are you that forgetful? Didn't I tell you that I used it to hide? You see, if those men saw me, they'll kill me okay?"

"Ohhh.. yeah, that's right.." she replied while nodding, making me face palm.

"But isn't it a little suspicious if you wear one?" she said which made me think.

"Well, you got a good point there. But it's the best for now." Yeah, this is okay for now since I got these remarkable eyes that only our family has.

(Just think that all Shade's family has purple eyes)

"Hey Shade! I got one last question… you mention that the king is your father so… *gasp* that makes you-!" she said as she looked at me with wide eyes while pointing at me.

"*sigh* a prince." I continued. Really, how slow is she?

Fine's POV

"Waaah! Really?! You're not joking right?" Wow, I'm really surprised!

"I'm serious you idiot."

"Am I dreaming? *pinch* Ow, that hurts… so it's true!"

"*sigh* I'm going to sleep now."

"Shade! Do all your people wear weird clothing?" I asked as I stared at his clothes. Then look at his band in the hair. What is he hiding there? He must be covering his bald head. Afufu~

"No…Wh—Hey! Gave my band back!"

"*gasp* A-ma-zing.." Waaaahh, his hair is soooo beautiful like midnight! I want to touch it~

"H-hey! Snap out of it and give it back! H-hey!" He said as I pulled him to sit down so I could reach his head.

"Waaaah! Fluffy!" Wow, I never thought that a boy could take care his hair like this.

I'm still at the middle of playing his hair when he suddenly grabs my hand and pulled me... Waaah! S-so close.. What to do? What to do? Waaah, his face is so near… I turned my head on the other side as I feel like I'm burning up.

"S-stop it okay? You're acting like a child again." Waaah… His breath is tingling my ear. Must not face him… must not face him!

"O-okay!" I managed to mutter as I pulled myself back, looking away.

"You must be tired on our journey. Go, get some sleep now. I'll stay up for a little while. Here's your blanket."

"T-thanks… Goo-good night!" I said as I turned around and set the blanket in the ground. I lie down and force my eyes shut. Why is my heart still beating so fast? What is this feeling that is lingering inside me? Ugh, this is annoying… I must be sick.

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