The Broken Prince - Chapter 106

“He really did prove everything that he said back there. It was indeed a mistake to underestimate him but now that we know how he is. Then facing him again will be easy.” He spoke. Though I want to agree, I can’t help but feel that he is very wrong with his statement and something is amiss between this and I can’t seem to point my finger at it no matter what but something indeed is telling me that a huge event might or will happen. I could feel it resonating in the air as if it was a ticking time bomb that is just waiting for the time to come and then it explodes violently.

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“Well at least we found a rabbit nearby or else we really would have nothing to eat.” Delvin spoke as we all sat in the low burning campfire as we ate a roasted rabbit that I felt so bad in killing it. I was never really the person to be violent to innocent animals but in this system that we are in currently, those at the top of the food chain needs to do what they have to do in order to survive and in our case, not even a cute bunny rabbit can escape our hungry and famished stomach.

We ate in silence after that and then had a small agreement as to which is going to be guarding the perimeters first as to Pearl has agreed on. We followed the plan that was discussed prior to the event that when resting since I in this scenario is still powerless, the team must make a barrier around the perimeter and Vexxanna was in charge on most parts as we were near at some bodies of water and she can use her power to charge the water surrounding us thus if one stepped into them, dead before they saw us or either they will have serious burns, both humans and animals..

I was feeling very pampered as of the moment as I really have no use as of the moment to just pretend that I am weak and fragile then hunt for food, use my arrow to be flashy and then that’s it. I do feel kind of bad because I feel like I am taking all the credit in this when in fact it is all of my not just colleagues but my friends effort for us to not fall apart.

Leo made blankets for everyone from the leaves he gathered, Delvin summoned cottoned dandelions to be our pillow and Pear made found a cave that hosted a small and secluded entrance but held a wide space inside. There were no traces of bats and other creatures so we decided to stay here for the mean time as we proceed with our plan when the next day arrives.

“I’m done with my task. You guys should head to sleep, I’ll be keeping the watch for the first two hours.” Vexxanna spoke. She volunteered that she stays away because she has sleeping problems and often sleeps very late so it is quite not a trouble for her. I walked towards her and gave her the pillow and the blanket. I may not be as refined as the blanket and pillows that we have at the academia but it is very much satisfactory with our given situation. She smiled at me to which I silently returned and then went back to my spot.

“Hey! I get to lay beside Alex!” Leo and Delvin were now fighting as to who will lay next to me. Sometimes they act like kids and almost makes a fuss out of almost everything. Looking at Pearl, it seems like she was just done with the two of them and was just staring at them with a blank expression. Well that reminds me of Kaval and Dianne. Speaking of which I wonder how they are doing especially Kaval who I almost killed. I do hope that Apollo at this point has healed him.

Not wanting to ponder of my enemies here in the dome anymore, I headed towards our sleeping spot and went in between Delvin and Leo who were still bickering.

“I get to lie down beside with his majesty because I do not sleep like I have the widest bed in all of the land and spread all of my limbs like I’m the only one in bed.” Leo spat at Delvin who growled in annoyance.

“Well at least I don’t stay and assume a single position when sleeping like a dead person!” Delvin answered back. Feeling tired, I sighed and hushed the two of them to which they gladly followed my command.

“Here is what’s gonna happen, I will be between the both of you okay so that we all can lie down next to each other. And please remember that everything that we are doing now is televised to a bunch of people. Now everyone off to bed, Leo you are next to be on the look out after Vexxanna, it would be best if we sleep early so that we can at least regain some of our energy. Pearl will you be alright staying right beside Vexxanna?” I spoke and also asked Pearl who was looking very tired. I have learned that Pearl somehow gets very sleepy during the night and that during the first clash they had entered, she was practically useless at nightfall.

“Ah, yes your majesty. It is you that I am worried about, you are going to be in between of these idiots throughout the night. You can still change your mind though.” She responded while glaring at the other two who mumbled some incoherent words. I just smiled at here before saying that it was fine and told her good night. I laid down in my spot and threw the blanket over my body as it was starting to get cold. Leo was on my right side and Delvin was on my left side.

He then turned to face me before smiling and then he spoke.

“Your majesty, you still need to bring us to the exclusive area that only you and the other royalties can go in.” I smiled as he really is a kid and still has not forgotten that.

“I will bring you there once I get approval and once you stop talking and go to sleep.” I said which made him smiled as he then laid on his back and then closed his eyes with a smile. A few moments later, he was snoring lightly and looked like he was already in sleep. Well, never expected him to go and sleep that fast but even I, my eyes are feeling very heavy and that is probably because of the tiring day we had. Fleeing from Hade and Dianne then having a clash with Kaval, it took a toll on us and even to me who I myself barely did anything for the team.

“Your majesty can I ask you one question?” Leo spoke. I turned around to face him to find that he was gazing the wall of the cave above us. I just hummed and also did the same gazing as him.

“When you found out that you were not having your powers, how did you feel. It must have been quite the news for you.” I looked back at him as I expected nothing of which is such a question like this.

“Well, like a normal person would, I freaked out the first time when I did not get my powers and I felt really sad because i was so ready to have them you know and to find out that you are not having them, it is quite saddening and challenging as I know that someday when I rule the kingdom that previous generations of my family has built, I have to get stronger and continue the legacy despite being the ruler who ruled without power.” I spoke sincerely in behalf of my old self. If that was asked to me, my previous version would exactly say the same. Dreaming high with such ambitious words and such a frail will did I have back then and even some of my bad traits still accompany me today but I have change for the better nonetheless.

“We should sleep now Leo, the blanket that you made is giving me the cozy vibes. Thank you for making this and good night.” I spoke with a smile then I closed my eyes as they were really tired. I only heard Leo’s response through his words and then his his arms then entangled with mine which is him basically hugging my arm which made me chuckle.

“You do know that some of the people if not most, will think that we have going on right?” I chuckled.

“Well, even if they do, they might already know that someone from the royals have their eyes on you. And if they get angry because I hugged your arms in my sleep, I would still not be afraid.” He answered with a tired voice.

“Well, my father and the Guardians of the Sea are watching as well and they tend to be very possessive of me. Think you can handle answering them in person after this?”

“Yeah, besides this has no underlying intent behind this action. I just sleep with something to hug.”