The God's plan

Chapter 12 - Lost

"August!"

"..........."

"August!!"

"............"

" Why you!"

Theo ran up to August catching up with his pace.
Both the men dressed in dark colours walked in silence for a while amidst the boisterous crowds.

" Listen, August."
Theo spoke up breaking the silence.

" You cannot go around telling people to give you special treatment while you're looking like this.
They don't know our identity and it should be that way!"

Theo exclaimed remembering how he had to bribe the gatekeeper to let them in because no one would let two suspicious men enter the kingdom and expect them to behave.

" I - I didn't really remember about our disguises. I just thought we could enter like we would have anyways.
I messed up right? Maybe i always make things worse afterall huh?"

August felt really bad for almost blowing their cover. With all the recent happenings, his mind had been a mess. He was frustrated and worried all the time. But he didn't know how to get rid of those negative feelings.

Theo's face fell hearing August's words.

"You re- "
Theo started but was cut off by August .

" Thank you , Theo ."

Theo was taken aback by August's sudden response.

" Wait , what are you sayi-"

" I thanked you bro "
August replied stopping in his tracks.

" I am always making things difficult, and you are the one having to clean up after me . You have done so much for me but what have i been able to do for you? "
August continued but he felt a unique emotion overwhelm himself.

Theo walked back to August and noticed his friend's uneasiness.
Placing a hand on his shoulder he tried to pin out the problem bugging his friend.

" Hey , August....... What is it that's making you so uncomfortable? Tell me , i might be able to help."
Theo offered a listening ear.

" All you have done your whole life is helping me. I am so incompetent. I can't do a single thing right . I have a bad temper, make decisions based on emotions , have no friends nor any hobby .
Then why is it that you still stay by my side? Over the years i have proved my flaws greatly while you cover up for me. I am so grateful to you, Theo "
August hugged his friend.

Theo hugged his best friend and gently patted his back.
" You stupid fool! Did you really think about those things? You are going to make me laugh."
Theo understood where August was coming from.

" Listen then , I am Theo . Not much achievements and am an ordinary guy. Yes girls do die for me but that's another story. People know me as Theo the lady killer, Theo the prince and what not ."
( Note: Theo is not exaggerating. )

" But you know what? I don't like to be called that. I feel the utmost good when i am called the Best friend of The Crown Prince. That's because the August i know is dependable, strong, smart, and most importantly he is one of the few who have a clear goal.
He is a person that idolizes his father and treats him no less than a God. He is the only person i have met who wishes to really change the society for better than be caught by the claws of greed . He is the power and a hope to many people."

Hearing his friend's words , August was unsure but yet happy. His emotions overflowed and even though he tried , he could not stop tears from flooding his eyes.

" You say that Theo , but...... I am nervous. I am worried. I am lost.
What do I do? How do I do it right? "
August asked Theo looking upto him with tear filled swollen eyes.

Looking at him in such a state almost made Theo pity August but the prince was not to be like this. He was not to be pitied. The crown prince was not so weak that some mere soldier would need to pity him.

" August, bro! Why are you stuck in doing things right? Trust yourself. You do the right things. You don't have to be focused on making situations better. You have to make a situation that's better. In other words, whatever you do , it will be right.
Whatever decision you make will be in the best interest of everyone, believe me , believe yourself! "

" But Theo , after father's death , everyone has hopes for me. But i may not be capable to be as good as dad. You are seeing the outcomes of my bad decisions already right? Would the demon - human war would have been happening if father was here?
I am scared of taking risks. What if i can't do anything? Won't i be a failure? Won't the citizens lose their trust in their leader? "

Theo tried hard to convince the crying mess that August was currently.

Theo grabbed his friend's shoulder , made him face himself and looked at him with a look August had never seen before. It was a mix of admiration, kindness , affection and strong belief.

" Bro, you don't have to be as good as your dad. You're not perfect and will never be so face the truth and instead try to do the most and best you can do. And who told you the war was because of you? Won't the delinquents be fighting anyway to look for trouble?
If no one else, even you yourself, i will still believe in you. You are the coolest man ever for me. You always do your best and work hard. There's no way my friend will ever be a failure. As long as you have confidence in yourself, People like General Shen won't stand a chance ! "

" You are crazy ! "
August replied while a smile lit up his teary face .

" Then crybaby shall we continue? I promise i will carry a pacifier next time so I don't have to listen to you bawling!."
Theo teased the crown prince .

Theo had succeeded in convincing August but he had also lighted a candle of hope within his heart .One that would never go out.

August cleaned up his tear stained face. And putting up a strong expression, he was now ready to continue.

" Theo, i think we need to head to the town hall. We can see the preparation for the announcements better with a good view of the town."
August said in his usual serious tone totally abandoning his weak self a while ago.

" If that's what the prince wants."

Both the royals headed to the town hall not realising they might meet someone that they would always remember.