The Good King

'Trust And Protector'

"WITH THE REWARD'S GOLD WE CAN NOT ONLY REBUILD OUR VILLAGE BUT HAVE A MUCH BETTER LIFE"

One of the villagers yelled at Venator who was the only man between him and the first prince who was unconscious next to Hawk.

Most of the villagers had the same opinion , killing Elmer is their way for a better life and they had no time to think of how he saved their daughters who had no right to speak their minds.

The hunter kneeled down and used one of his daggers to draw a line on the ground.

He got up then and glared at everyone else.

"You cross this line and you die"

He said.

Luna was so worried for him even though she knew no one of them would be a match for him , she still hoped for another peaceful way to get him out of there and keep everyone else safe.

"Rose ! Please we were saved by him"

Luna said to her friend.

"I know but my father would not listen to me"

She replied.

"But together he will have to listen to us !"

Luna said.

"Venator ! Do you realize what you are doing right now ? You are protecting the prince who betrayed the king"

Rose's father said.

The hunter did not seem to care about any word , he told them the game's rules so it does not matter unless they cross the line.

He turned back to see that those two were still on the ground , he stepped closer and kneeled to check on the prince , not only his heart was beating but he was breathing as well which means that they only used a sleeping herb.

After making sure they were not dying he got up again to face all those angry men and those ones who were still confused and did not know what was right.

"Stop !"

Rose shouted.

She then stepped out of that crowd following Luna and all the girls that were in the carriage along with their parents and families that were opposed to what was going on.

"What do you think you are doing ?"

Her father asked.

"I do not care if he is a prince or not , he saved my life"

She replied.

"If it was not for him God knows what we would be facing right now"

One of the girls said.

"Even you did not stand up for us in the presence of the king's guards but he did"

Luna said.

It was true , they were afraid but now that they have the upper hand because the first prince trusted them they are no longer fearing anything.

Rose was scared , how much an amount of gold can change a person's character , she never thought that her dear father would ever think of killing someone for few coins.

The hunter was still standing while watching his girl from behind , he was ready just in case any of them would dare to say anything to her or try to lay a finger on her.

Most of the villagers were moved seeing all the young women standing up for the truth and so many other parents , siblings , lovers joined them on that side , saying no to killing the prince.

Even though Rose's father and the men who followed him looked a little bit harsh and heartless , they also felt it was wrong at that point and so they did not say much but also joined that side.

Her tall light blue hair was moved by the wind as she sat alone in that house's rooftop watching the night sky alone.

Her eyes never looked as dead as they were that night , maybe because she finally found a reason to live but then just had to let go.

Larica's mind was only thinking about Hawk.

At first she thought that being able to go out , meeting people , helping them , having fun and doing things without anyone being too worried for her body to get the slightest cut would be more than good enough for a life.

Now that she had all of that 'Why am I so empty ? And even more than before' She thought.

The deep cuts of her arms and legs were healed , even though those scars will never leave her for the rest of her life.

"I wonder why am I feeling this way, Hawk ?"

Larica said.

Hawk opened his eyes after he heard her voice calling him.

"Larica ?"

He said.

Hawk could not remember what was going on at all , he looked around to find himself inside a house , sleeping on a soft bed , the prince was not there and so he got up immediately and ran outside where he heard many voices coming from.

He did not expect to see the villagers gathering around the fire , telling old stories and playing some traditional music.

Once the prince saw him he got up and ran towards him.

"You finally woke up"

Elmer said.

"What happened ?"

He asked.

"I do not know but we are having fun"

The prince replied.

"Let's go !"

He then added as he dragged his friend towards the crowd in hopes he enjoys those moments too.

Even thought Hawk had a lot in mind , he had no choice but to sit down next to everyone else and try to match their energy.

''What you did earlier was great''

The hunter said.

He was sitting down next to that beautiful girl few feet away from the fire and everyone else.

''You can rely on me sometimes too''

She smiled replying.

''It is very peaceful''

He took a deep breath as he said.

''I know , I wish it stays this way forever''

Luna said.

''Luna , I still have to-''

Venator got interrupted by her words/

''I know that too but come visit us sometimes''

He smiled as he put his hand on hers replying.

''I will''

Everyone changed their mind about the first prince , he did not seem like a threat or someone who might betray anyone else.

He did not only gain their trust but also support because many of them thought that if one day Elmer tries to shake Lydia's ground by wanting to be a king , they will be there to make sure everyone else hears his voice...