The Unseen Prince

Two Heirs Bonding(short-ish chapter)

I apologize for it being under 2000- that's just pathetic considering I usually type a lot more... oh well.//
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The faint rebuttal from Bennett had reached the prince's ears as he ran, internally feeling regret for teasing his friend so much. His Ruby eyes dragged along the landscape in search of any sign of the bubbly elven girl. He already found himself missing her sweet little smile and innocent imagination, he even missed the way that she spoke due to how it made him feel more comfortable about the way he himself spoke. When Razor was around the child he felt nothing more than pure joy and found momentary content in this chaotic life of his.

Peering out from behind a tree he found himself proudly grinning with a sigh of relief as he spotted the young girl. She sat on a bench surrounded by rows upon rows of multiple species of flowers from all over Teyvat. Strung across her legs and the bench were an assortment of accessories made from the flowers those of which surrounded her. Warm rays of sunlight highlighted the faintest of strands of hair that stuck out from underneath her hat or covered her eyes and all around the scene physically felt warm to even look at. Now, when someone like Razor who has grown attached to and adores the child like she's his own catches sight of something as wholesome as this- there's bound to be some "motherly" waterworks. And waterworks there were with the male quietly sobbing and squealing from behind the tree with a quivering lip.

Klee whipped her head around at the sound of a familiar cry, which tells her a lot about this rather vulnerable side of Razor he has freely shown her. She gently swept aside the half done batch that sat in her lap before hopping off of the bench. The elven girl skipped over to a certain tree where she looked down to meet the shocked eyes of her peer.

"H..How did you hear..?" ,muttered the disheveled prince as he quickly rose to his feet.

The young girl rose a brow before pointing to her long pointed ears, "It's uh... Genetic. So! Why is mister Razor crying behind a tree instead of playing with Klee?... Why so cruel?!", she whined feigning betrayal.

Razor's body immediately jerked back at her reaction, his arms flying up only to flail around in defense. "WHA?! N-No! Razor never do such a thing to you! Razor cares about Klee- loves Klee! You're family and I'd never wish to harm Klee!" 

She covered her eyes and frowned, "I wanna go home..... Razor doesn't like Kleeee!", Cried the little actor.

Unfortunately, Razor was unable to catch on to this acting of hers and immediately apologized with those happy tears from prior replaced with guilty ones. "No, No, No! Klee not cry! Razor doesn't not like Klee! Razor wished to care for you! To keep Klee around to- to make you happy! I didn't mean to hurt Klee! I'm sorry- please don't cry, Small child friend."

The elven girl looked up from her hands to surprise the prince but dropped her act once she realized that Razor truly did not understand her intentions. "What does Razor mean? Oh!.... Oh no, no Big brother- I was acting! I thought we were playing around and... Klee is sorry for making big brother cry... I'm not hurt at all! I swear, Razor.", She quickly ushered to the taller male, standing up on the tips of her toes just to pat his back. The teary eyed prince blankly looked down at her before realization set in and a small chuckle left his lips. "Oh..I get it now! Klee is wonderful actor- Uhm... My apologies, Queen! Your noble knight needn't to worry Klee and fully regret it." This way of speech confused the girl but she simply hugged his leg happy to see her misunderstanding had been cleared up on both ends.

"Very well, noble Knight big brother Razor.... Long title..... Anyway- Klee wishes for you to help me create the magical visions for my people! Off to the grand table of magical awesomeness.", she declared throwing her arms up and running back to the bench with Razor trudging behind. He was mentally defeated after that whole ordeal but he saw the bright side which was the fact that he could now be in the girl's presence once more. Klee gently picked up the finished ornaments and placed them under the bench so they were out of the way before she sat down. As the girl picked up an unfinished flower crown Razor took a seat next to her, "Would you like sit in Razor's lap? I don't mind.", he said directing a small smile towards her. Klee raised her head up from her work and met the eyes of the prince, a smile replacing her frustrated expression. She got up then climbed into his lap getting comfortable before going back to figuring out how to attach another flower without the petals falling off for the fifth time. Razor silently chuckled at her frustration and gently wrapped his arms around her waist, like a hug. "Come on... Razor believes in Klee! I sure you can do it.", he mumbled into her hat. Razor had rested his chin on her hat to ensure she was indefinitely getting all of his attention and protection from anything or anyone. Just as he had finished ushering those words of encouragement, Klee had finally gotten the flower enlaced into the flower crown. She immediately kicked her feet, "Yes, Yes, Yes! Thank you big brother- look! Klee really DID do it!!", cheered the child. Razor chuckled and congratulated her as she went on to finishing up some more of her accessories.

"Hey Klee.."
"Yeah?"
"Who is wearing all of these accessories, now? Why so many, dear?"
The young girl turned her head so rose eyes could meet a pair of curious ruby eyes. "Oh... Klee makes gifts for everyone in the castle, yes!... oh but- Klee never knew what flower Razor liked? I... don't have one for you- yet! Klee could still ma-", "No, No... You have many to make already, Hon. Razor is fine- don't wear thing like this anyway.", he explained with softened eyes and a grin. The young girl surprised Razor by beginning to tear up and inquire, "Razor doesn't want Klee's gift? Is it too girly.... I'm sorry.", this made the male's eyes instantly widen. "Wha?! No, Razor loves anything Klee make! I'd love one- just don't overwork Klee, okay?", he pleaded to which he earned a little smile and pair of little arms around his neck with her head in his chest. "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, big brother!", her cheers muffled by the fabric of his poet blouse. Razor simply sighed patting her head.

After a few moments had passed and the rest of the incomplete accessories were finished, Klee paused then groaned. Razor went to ask what was wrong but before he could, "You! You never told Klee your favorite flower, big brother!", she whined as if she had just been stabbed in the back. Razor looked at her in disbelief, his mouth hanging agape simply speechless. She shot him a glare to keep him on his feet and to get better at keeping the conversation going. "Oh- Yeah? Sorry Klee... Razor is knucklehead I been told. Let's see..... Oh I know- has Klee ever saw flower of Wolfhook?... before it turn into berry. We don't keep Wolfhook in garden because thorns get stuck everywhere.", he asked the girl who gave him a pained expression at the thought of thorns. "Would it hur-?", "No, No! Thorns are big so you don't miss them. Besides the flowering process in before it turn into berry. Flower wilts and boom- a berry. I like both but Razor doesn't want Klee to work with the berry so you won't get hurt." Klee awed in relief as she hopped up from his lap and onto her feet before turning around. Placing her hands on her hips the girl wore a proud grin from ear to ear, "Let us go then, Noble Knight!", and with her getting the last word, the two set off into the clearing of the garden boarders.

Razor noticed right away that there were no paths whatsoever around the entire perimeter of the walls boarding off the garden from the forest. A small trembling hand slipped into his, the demeanor of the other starting to take a turn. Klee wasn't one to get scared but these woods freaked her out to the point of shaking. Another trait that was extremely out of character for the young girl was the fact that she made no attempt to run ahead or explore, refusing to leave his side no matter what. He immediately noticed this and silently began whispering reassuring words to her as they delved farther into the forest. The prince had no clue where he was going but his body subconsciously lulled him and the child farther and farther from the castle as if it was familiar with the landscape. This was further proven once they came to a small patch of clearing in the woods where sun shown through, Wolfhooks rapidly spreading all about in many different stages- some just blooming into small white flowers whereas others were rotting Wolfhook berries with seeds sapping out from gaping cracks in the tender exterior.

He slowly guided the young girl into the opening, leading her to a log she could rest on while he gathered Wolfhook blossoms. Klee didn't even pick a fight, not a word had left her mouth since they had left the castle grounds and this worried the prince immensely. She pulled herself up and sat comfortably on the log, hesitantly meeting the concerned eyes of her peer. "Big brother... Where are we?"
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Cliffhangerish idk I didn't finish this and it's a day late so here comes the nightmares caused by stress and disappointment.... Kinda kidding. Anyway- this Should be a wholesome chapter compared to most I dunno I just wanted to show them bonding so when- ahaha no spoilers! Love ya and I'll improve- maybe. No promises.//