The General's male consort

"We have been waiting for soo long,when will he arrive" the king's court that has been silent for a long suddenly went abrupt after that sentence, with all the court members murmuring in discord came a loud bang," keep it down" the king said with an unpleasant expression. The entire court went quiet.

" I am certain the general will be here any moment from now"." Any moment from could mean tomorrow and any other day afterwards, i believe that the general should be here before the king arrives" One of the court members spoke." Yes my lord, I think the general is being fed, the people are saying he should be king after your demise, my king" another court member seconded the first statement." I also wish him to be king after I join my father's but he can't because i have a son and he will ascend the throne after me" "My lord the problem isn't who is be king, the main objective is, the people are wishing your demise and that is scary, i must say my lord" Another court member spoke after the king's pronunciation. Out of nowhere came a dip voice,"I do not aspire to be king", head's turned to look, a dapper young man in a perfectly built armor that displayed a broad chest.

Looking from below, a very tall man but looking from above was a very handsome man with eyes as sharp as a snake, a needle pointed nose with it's bridge running down perfectly, his clearly defined jaws. Putting features together was a well proportioned, elegant,dishy,hunky and fit looking man."General Adrian, what had you keeping" A court member asked in an impertinent manner. Ignoring the court member's statement, the general moved a pace forward towards the king, bowed in respect, " Greetings my king, I am truly shame faced for coming here at this hour, we were attacked by last of the peng kingdom on our way to the capital, I will accept any punishment you give me" " Hahahaha" the king cracked up, " General there is no need for such, you have given me another kingdom and have helped to expand my territory, I am very gleeful to see you". After a long pause, the king continued," for all your conquest, in addition to a feast that will be held in your honour, I wish to give you a gift, tell me what is it that you desire". General Adrian humbly said," I am nothing but a humble and loyal servant, I cannot lay claim to such benevolence, my king"." General Adrian, cease from being modest, I insist, name anything, Gold, precious stones, what do you truly desire" General Adrian without an ounce of hesitation, stated," If you insist, please do grant me a sabbatical of two days at the east"," you are yet still the modest person I have known" thinking to himself for a long second," Any other man would be tired after all,I will grant you a week but please make sure to return at the exact date" The king uttered." I will not let you down, thank you for your goodwill and selflessness, indeed you are a generous leader, my king" The general said with honor which made the king smile gracefully. " Since we all have our understanding, the court is to disperse" said the king. The general and the court member's bowed in respect as the king departed from the court.

Outside the court, the deputy general asked," when will you be leaving for the eastern coast" "Who said I was going to the coast", the general questioned, " I have been with you for 20 years and I know how much you love the sea" the deputy replied." Well I will be going to the coast and I will depart about.........., thinking to himself, he said "Now", "Right now, it's too immediate, don't you think", the general looked at him with a stern expression. " I am sorry general, I didn't mean to question you" A young man appeared suddenly," you things are ready, my lord", " Aah, you are right on time, thank you soo much" it's my outmost honor to serve you, General". General Adrian exchanged goodbye's with his deputy and then he left with an ecstatic expression on his face.

Not long after, General Adrian arrived at the eastern coast and entered an Inn."Hello young man, what may I get for you", a middle aged who was positioned at the front desk of the Inn said to the general."I do not wish to eat or drink but I would like to lodge in your humble abode for a week", the general replied calmly."Everybody, that is the General, The great General Adrian" An old man announced. Head's turned to the direction the old man pointed which was the General's.

Everyone, shocked yet greeted the general in respect and he accepted their greetings humbly. " I have never been to the eastern coast so how is it that you know me" General Adrian questioned. The old man pointed to a portrait that hang on the wall of the inn. The general draw closer and he was astonished by the sight in front of him. Lo and behold was a portrait of him." The great general had only been heard off but never seen in this village, a young man who visited the capital made this portrait for the people. The general who had his gaze fixed on the portrait the whole time snapped out at the very last word of the old man. "This is the most beautiful portrait I have seen of myself and I must say , this young man sure is a talent, but why haven't I heard of him or his work" The woman at the front desk of the Inn paced forward and said" Talented, yes but famous and rich, No". "How can someone soo talented not be famous and rich, that is highly impossible."Well, they say that he refuses to leave this village"," so where can I find this young man, if I may ask", " They say that he goes to the sea shore on no the no fishing day which is on Thursday, they say that he stays there from dawn to dusk, so maybe you will meet him there".

" Please do show me to my room, guess I have business in two days, please bring some food to my room,I am starving"the general said pacing his way to his room.