Armor Queen

ig gulp of water from his water bag and wiped his mouth with the back of his left hand. He wore a hooded s brown color cloak which hid his features from anyone. ‘How many years has it been he left

did not break down he stood there as a stone without emotions. Part of him wished that he would pick him up and hug him another time or stop him from leaving the place, but none of it happened. He let his tears fall when they passed through the gate. This t

t mind if we grab a bite to eat in the town first?” He came closer to Nicholas who did not give any answer to the question just a sigh and pulled the reign of his horse. He left his friends behind who joined him riding close to him a little close behind. He looked back a bit to check if they

the fourth son in his family with no hope being the heir to his family he went forward to become one of the knights. He was d

m the horse and bowed to his prince. The rain decided to fall at this moment with a lot of sounds. It seemed as if it will not stop for a long time. The wind was getting stronger as time went by. They decided it was best for the rain to stop first before continuing to the castle. They took refuge in an inn close to the gate area. Nicholas dismissed the idea of taking up lodges in a lavish area. He wanted to avoid spectators as much as possible though he suspected that there m

big meal. When she turned away to bring the fo

zaar the pace is light walk. They were escorted by a group of knights and surrounding them. People came out to see who it is but the riders wore hoods and kept themselves out of view. The procession slowly went on until it left the town and its people behind. The large castle door was opened to let the riders in. The castle has its own border

s throne his posture seemed different for Nicholas, beside him sat his Queen Regina she had a kind smile on her face. He quickly kneeled and bowed before the throne uttering his greetings. Louis looked at his son for a moment in front of his eyes came a vision of the small child with light blond hair like his first wife stood in front of him with curi

little disappointed at his son addressing him with formally, but was impressed with his reply. He nodded with acknowledgement. “You and I have much to talk about.” He patted his son’s right shoulder and let him go to stand beside him. “Today’s meeting ends here we will continue later.” He excused himself guiding his son through the side entrance. Sir Pedrell and Queen Regina followed them accompanied by two of his knights. They walked to the open hallway it lead to the kings own office. At the entrance to the office the Queen excused herself to give some time to the father and so

drell and Sir Svero was looking at him with a smile and grin curious to listen to his words. His father is surprising him again and again today. His emotions were getting jumbled; however it made him a little happy on the other hand. He could n

ned himself running around the room or sitting with his mother with a piece of cake in front of him. “Your highness is something amiss?” He looked around while walking inside the room and stopped sudden rush of memories came to his head. “It is alright Fredrich” he said smiling to the butler with almost all his hair white in the years. ‘Only the people changed in this castle everything else seems the same.’ He thought looking around. “I would like to wash before lunch.” He informed opening his coat. “Please inform my guests that I will meet them in the afternoon.” He was left alone for a while. His gaze kept moving towards the window. He walked towards th

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vior it has been a long time since he acted like a prince. Today’s session included attending morning session then lunch with the ministers. He got a little bit off time before lunch. The session went on for a long it seems there is still a faction of protestors and they are backed by a few of the high factions who fell from favor. The si

all as if she could fit in the palm of his hand. She looked at him with a curious eye. “Who are you?” Her ladies tried to inform her but Nicholas held up a hand to stop them. Her eyes went up and down observing him, trying to guess his identity. He smiled and kneeled down to bow in front of her. “Forgive me for my late introduction princess I am Nicholas Leopold.” Her eyes changed into excitement she quickly turned around to pick up the white roses beside her and held them out. “This is for you big brother.” His cheek went red and could not help smiling at her cute gesture. For a moment he kept starring at her. “You don’t like white roses?” she looked away from him to the roses. Nicholas thought he made a really big mistake he wanted to say something to stop the misunderstanding, but the little princess did not wait for any replies she quickly moved away giving the flowers to one of maids standing close by and ran really fast behind her maids ran trying to keep up, “Your highness please stop running. Why does she keep on doing that?” Behind them the prince looked at

. The ministers sat on their respective places. He walked in and bowed to everyone directing to the King first giving his greetings. He settled down but the smile did not leave his face. His thoughts were still focused on the little child. The food was served one by one. “My Prince what do you think?” Nicholas looked up to see others are looking at him. He mentally slapped his head it was stupid of him not to notic

exhausted and aged. His hair was more white then black. King Louis nodded in agreement, “However Nicholas I want you to look through this matter.” He motioned Fredrich close to him, “Fredrich w

eant it is quiet close to Argenti. He has to keep the diplomatic issue in check. The rest of the lunch went well will random discussion of trying to find solution to political issues. Nicholas tried to keep himself out of the discussions as much a