♡Our, Dendrobium.♡ [ScaraKazu]

Ch. 7; -Memory Forest-

You all didint answer me so I'm gonna use raven/bluenette now.
Oh yeah Kazuha isint an UWU boy, he is just energetic and feels comfortable enough to let his inner child around Scara, AND he is good with Katana's and swords ofc.

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Scaramouche has finished a couple of chapters in the book that was given by the other, now as promised he was giving a small summary of what he read. As always Kazuha was silent, yet he listened to every word the bluenette said. Scaramouche took the last sip of his black coffee before standing up.

S- "I made a promise I was going to show the rest of the kingdom. Shall we go now?" [He says, stretching his arms]

K- "Mmm.. I was wondering if you could escort me somewhere else?"

S- "And where could that be? I'm not gonna take you to another kingdom that I do not know the territory of."

K- "Tell me.. did the war between my kingdom and the Celestial Kingdom end?" [He looks at the burning fire while muttering his words]

S- "Should be.. Ah. You want to go visit your kingdom don't you? I'll.. see what I can do. For now, uhm. Thank you. For the bouquet and.. you know." [The raven walks off immideatly after saying that]

K- "You won't ever change, will you? Ahhah.. well then. I should probably clean up here." [He mutters to himself]

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After cleaning up, Kazuha goes downstairs to the Courtyard again. Before he could enter, someone tapped his shoulder. He turns around to see Scaramouche. "We can go, I got permission. But one thing, you will not go further away than 5 meters away from me. Got it?" The albino nods excitedly, as they went to the stables again. As the bluenette readied his horse up, the other was watching the performers. Until he hears a "Come on".

They were making their way down to the old kingdom, probably ruins by now. Kazuha knew he wouldn't be able to see that much dried blood, the collapsed walls and burnt trees with no sign of life without getting emotional. Although it was something he needed to do, if it wasn't now, the "ruins" would be covered in vines and would become pure rust.

Now they were at the forest directly in front of the entrance of the lands. There were already some dead grass, and a couple burnt trees. Did it go this far? As they walked further, they tied White Life on a healthy tree, as the air might be effective to the mare.

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After like 30 minutes of walking in dead nature left-overs, they come across a castle. Well, a past castle. Now it was half destructed, still some smoke going out. The river painted deep red, body-parts and dried blood was scattered around. You could even see dead birds, squirrels everywhere. As the albino took deep breathes to stay calm, the other looked around. Even though it was a disgusting sight to see, he was curious.

The bluenette made sure to always be behind the other, 2 meters apart. Making sure nothing unexpected comes out. Not a big surprise, Kazuha was silent. Since the start of the ride till now.

They saw a broken cottage-type swing, that had one of its rope cut down. And now was covered in dried blood stains all around. "Was this.. your childhood swing?" Silence. Scaramouche was about to ask again but he hears the other sigh. "Not exactly, this was more of a swing I would always encourage an old friend.. to swing on." He sees the young prince look at a direction. A specific blood pile standing out, in front of a bridge. The prince follows behind the other as they walk towards that bridge.

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S- "Why are we here Sir Kazuha? Is this a specific.. person's death-place?"

K- [Nodding lowly, he looks around for something. He spots a broken blade, left behind someone. Getting it, he brings it back to the blood pile, and sticks it handle-up in to the ground.]

S- "So.. I am guessing someone did die here. Huh.. was it your.."

K- " I guess so.. How do you even know that?"

S- "Pfft, please. You are a prince, and every prince has a special knight for them. They are heard right next to the name of the royal."

K- "Ah.. right." [As much as he wanted to ask about the other's knight, he kept silent.]

S- "Are you even sure that blade was.. his?"

K- "Yes. I saw him.. drop it. Guess it wasn't moved. Shall we head back?" [The albino says in a rather deep tone]

S- "Right.. of course. Right this way Sir Kazuha."

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When Kazuha was back at his suit, he opened the door to the balcony. He leans against the railings.. lost in thought.

"Wait.. didin't I hear one of the head-leaders mention about war with the Raiden Kingdom..?"

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A/N

I'm sorry this took so long to post, school is starting soon and I feel more tired/emotional etc than ever 😭

Wrote: 4 September 2022

Word count: 862 [including everything]