Sleeping Sun ☀️ ( A Beyblade Burst fairytale )

Chapter 3: A Friendly Encounter

The twelfth birthday of Prince Hikaru Asahi of Solaria has arrived! All nobility, common folk and foreigners of nearby kingdoms flocked to the castle to celebrate this special day. They crowded at the castle gates, eager to meet the prince and shower him with gifts of all kinds.

Inside of the castle, Hikaru, with the help of Selene and Eos, was getting ready for the party. He had already worn his best outfit for this occasion. However, he was missing something.

"My crown! Where is my crown?!" the prince exclaimed, searching frantically for the last piece of his outfit. Luckily, he did not have to search for long.

"I found it, Hikaru!" the voice of Selene yelled. The violet-haired spirit ran to Hikaru with the crown in her hands. It was a glimmering silver crown adorned with emeralds. She stopped running when she reached the young prince and gently placed the crown onto his head.

"Thank you, Selene!" Hikaru said.

Then, the voice of Eos rang throughout the halls. "Hikaru, hurry! Your parents are waiting for you!"

Hikaru and Selene rushed to the hallway that lead to the main balcony of the castle. There, they met Eos and Hikaru's parents, all beautifully dressed for the prince's birthday.

"Oh, Hikaru! You look splendid in that outfit, especially with that silver crown!" The queen said to her son with delight.

"Thank you, mother." Hikaru said, smiling ear to ear

"Are you ready, my son? The folks just can't wait to see you out there." the king said.

Hikaru nodded in response. The balcony doors opened and the family went through. When they reached the balcony, they were overlooking a sea of people cheering with utter excitement at the site of their future king. 

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRINCE HIKARU!!!" the young prince heard. At this, he was overwhelmed with happiness and appreciation to the point of tears. Eos was there and handed him a napkin.

"Are you not happy that people are wishing you a happy birthday, son?" the king asked.

"N-No, father. I'm crying because I'm happy that everyone came." 

At this, the royal couple smiled. "That's good to hear. Let's go down for the real party, shall we?" The queen said. Hikaru nodded and all of them went down for the celebration.

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"Here we announce the arrival of Queen Caroline Valhalla of Artemisium and her children!" The royal guards announced as a carriage carrying the Valhalla family arrived at the castle gates.

Caroline, Lane and Hyuga stepped out of the carriage, with Harry on Lane's shoulder. All of them were perfectly dressed up for the party. As their shoes touched the ground, Hyuga immediately dashed towards the gates.

"Come on, Lane! I don't want to miss the fun!" he said eagerly as he ran passed the guards.

"Hyuga! Wait for me!" Lane ran after his adopted brother.

Caroline cannot help but giggle at her children's antics. As she followed them, a hint of sadness grew in her heart, aware that one of her children was never truly her own.

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"Wow, a lot of people came here! I wonder where Hikaru is?" Hyuga asked as he passed through the crowd.

"Probably still in the castle." Lane answered.

"Then let's go in!" Hyuga ran to castle entrance.