The forgotten moment of a thousand years (English)

The Return of the Prince

FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE NARRATOR

This morning is full of beauty and splendor. The trees seem to be dividing the rays of the sun, piercing through the fertile land of crops. Any passerby would be inspired by the miracle of creation as they contemplate the beauty of the mountains in sight. The road that serves as a bridge throughout the area is made of shimmering stones that came from the pure river. It is so durable that any type of vehicle wheel cannot break it. This road will bring progress to the beautiful land, balancing the preservation of nature and the speed of commerce. In the distance, you can see a horse running with a muscular man with brown hair and fair skin, adding to the beauty of the scenery.
A handsome young man who at first glance seemed to come from a noble family but was accustomed to the life of a simple citizen in his jurisdiction. He was wearing a green suit made of leaves from the royal tree that gave off a shimmering and light fabric. At the back of the man was a golden bow, the design of which was so beautiful that no movement of the man hindered him from running with his horse. The seven men riding the horse stopped momentarily as if they saw a place they wanted to go to, looked at each other, and continued running. The man smiled as he looked around, and you could see the excitement in his eyes to go home. He was with six soldiers who were also riding horses like him. They ran as if they were keeping up with the speed of the aforementioned man.
They laughed while watching the man who was eager and patiently running and changing direction according to the flow of the road they were taking. An old man rode a horse and ran at the same speed as the man. He looked at him and said, "We are getting close to the kingdom." The old man's words seemed to challenge the speed of the man with brown hair as they approached a large palace with a wall made of living trees. The trees were tall with short branches and seemed to reach seven floors high. The main door made of narra wood, one of the strongest trees in the land, opened as they approached. The wall guards saluted the seven men who entered the main door.
The seven men mentioned went to the royal stable and dismounted from their horses. The seven men walked towards the main gate of the palace. All the soldiers paid their respects as they passed by, bowing their heads and showing open palms while lowering their hands to signify a salute. They walked in the middle of a red carpet in a large room, the throne of the King of the Elves in the kingdom of Finoria.
When the seven men gathered with the Prince on the King's throne, the sounds of trumpets and music signaling triumph and adventure were heard. Standing at the side of the throne was a herald who made an announcement, "In the presence of our King, King Martino Finoria, our beloved Prince Alexander Finoria is here with his six valiant guardians. Let us pay homage to the King!" The seven men, including the Prince, kneeled and said, "We give our respects to our dear King who guides us." The King stood up and said, "I am your servant. I am your leader, just a simple man. I am happy to serve our kingdom and the elves' race. Welcome back, my son, along with your six brave companions. May all of you esteemed elves stand up". The six elves stood up and expressed their gratitude, "Thank you very much, our King!"

Afterwards, the King asked Prince Alexander about his journey to the kingdom of Tompolis, a human kingdom near the border of the Finoria kingdom. The prince stayed in the kingdom of Tompolis for over 200 years to speak with their King. For the elves, those 200 years were only like two years. "What is the result of your journey to the kingdom of Tompolis, my son?" the King asked. "I am pleased to report to you, my King, that my journey from Tompolis was successful. I convinced them to establish communication with our kingdom, as well as with other elven tribes. We can expect them to send their emissary to talk to us about trade and friendship," the prince replied.
"Great! This is such wonderful news," exclaimed the King. He was delighted and expressed his gratitude to Prince Alexander and his companions for their diligence in maintaining peace between the elves and humans. He praised them and said that they would serve as a bridge to unite the two races on the continent of Floran. He also encouraged them to continue their mission.

As a token of appreciation for the kingdom of Tompolis, the King decided to give a grand gift to its people. He offered a generous donation.

The King also decided to celebrate the success of the Prince and his guards. They walked towards the grand hall to celebrate. The King prepared the most delicious food that could only be tasted in the kingdom of Finoria. They served a delicious salad made with elipas leaves, a plant that enhances skin beauty and youthfulness. They also grilled lumbati, a type of chicken that resembles a rabbit.
The lumbati flies and jumps, making it difficult to catch. Everyone gathered to enjoy the delicious drink made from grapes that grow in the river. It is as tasty as the nectar of large bees and as sweet as sugarcane juice. It is so delicious that it can be considered wine. Everyone gathered in the middle to greet the prince. They thanked him for opening the door of the world not only to the kingdom but also to the entire race of elves. "We pray for your long life, our prince," said all the elves in the hall. Some other elves exclaimed, "Long live Prince Alexander! The prince of peace!" While others shouted, "The conqueror of lands for the prosperity of humans and elves! The conqueror of love!" The prince smiled and thanked the elves for their support.
"Expect that I will still visit other lands of men to make peace. The day will come when people can visit our kingdom and we, the elves, can also visit the land of men!" said the prince. All the elves shouted in overwhelming joy and happiness, as this was their deepest desire. They sang with smiles on their faces and sang a song that sounded like the rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds. They danced in the middle of the stage, moving with the wind and trees, while listening to the music of blooming flowers during the summer season. The prince was very happy with what he saw and all the elves were united. "I miss this kind of happiness!" said the prince. A man approached the prince, who was already drinking but still standing properly.
A man has something to say to the prince but is struggling to say it due to drunkenness. He said, "I am your fan, Prince Alexan. Don't let go, let's fight, Alexan." The prince listened to the man in front of him, but all he could clearly hear from the drunk man's mouth was the phrase "let's fight, Alexan." The man repeated it several times so that the prince could hear everything he wanted to say. The prince was pleased with the support the man was showing him, so he waited for the man to complete his message. Eventually, the prince heard himself being called "Alexan."

Later on, two elven women arrived who, at first glance, seemed to admire the prince. They wanted to talk to the prince, but because of the extreme drunkenness of the man they were with, they chose to speak louder in their conversation with the prince.
They said, "May we talk to our beloved prince?" The prince heard this, but he let the man in front of him finish speaking, so he signaled to the women to wait. The women were delighted and said, "We love you, Prince Alexander!" which they repeated. Later on, there was suddenly a commotion as all the elves in the hall sang an Elvish song about the wind touching the heart of a fairy, an ancient and beautiful elf who possessed great power and magic. The whole place was filled with noise, but the prince still tried to listen to the man and the women repeating what they had said. Amidst the chaos, the only thing the prince could hear from the man and women he was talking to was, "I love you, Alexan. I love you, Alexan."
When the prince heard it, he heard it again in a voice that was so beautiful. It was like a whisper of the wind. The prince's heart beat faster. He fell in love with a word that seemed to have been spoken by a woman he loved. He looked around to see the woman who spoke, but he did not see any other woman talking to him. The voice suddenly entered his mind. The prince was sure that he did not hear the word at that time, but remembered it. He remembered the words "I love you, Alexan," but he could not remember who the woman was who said it. He wanted to know who the woman was that his heart was looking for, but he could not recall it. The prince was confused because he had a sharp memory for details, but he could not remember anything about a woman. He heard the voice again, "I love you, Alexan." He looked around to find who was speaking, but he still could not see any woman.
He looked towards the Southeastern part of the Kingdom, as if that was where his thoughts were leading him. The prince held his chest as if saluting a flag, and suddenly said goodbye to the man and two women he was talking to. He went to a tower and surveyed the part of the kingdom he could see. He looked into the distance as if searching for something. He repeated the words that now made his heart beat faster. He was loved by a woman whose name he could not remember...
"I love you, Alexan. I love you, Alexan."