Solar Knight: Dark Veil -book 1-

chapter 46: "The One"?

As I sat in the royal chamber's bath, so many things ran through my mind.

I worried for young San's safety, as well as his friends.

Questions also flooded my mind as well.

Was I too rash?

Did I think this through?

Was he really the hero I saw in my vision? That person wielded a rather large sword, coated in bright flames. I didn't see a sword on him at all, nor armor.

Was this all a mistake that I'll soon regret?

I groaned and rubbed by temples.

I soon heard someone come in. I looked behind me and it was my daughter in a towel. She looked distressed.

"Mom, may I join you?" She asked solemnly.

"Why of course, sugarplum!" I said, patting the water.

She took off her towel and joined in the bath.

".........he hasn't spoken to me in years...." she said.

"I know dear." I said.

"He said he would come for me when I'm of age....."

"I know, sweetheart."

"Why hasn't he, mom?!" She shouted.

The air became tense for a moment, then she calmed down.

"I'm sorry....I'm just...."

"Heartbroken?"

"Yeah....."

"Ugh, then that boy came in and he reminds me of Helios....he's rough around the edges, clearly, but....something about him.... i don't know...." she said in whiny tone and slumped under the water.

"Maybe, instead of calling him names and being bratty, maybe talk to him? Hmm? He might be a good man, once you get to know him." I suggested, throwing the insinuation of her earlier behavior.

"I was a butt, wasn't i?" she asked.

I nodded.

"Haaa....something just, triggered within me. His hair and face, it looks like helios's. He......ugh...." she said, clearly looking for the words to express herself.

"Maybe, it's time to move on, and focus on what makes you happy, dear. He didn't uphold his end of the promise and he is in the wrong for it. I'm sure he has his reasons, but waiting and being miserable isn't a way to live." I explained to her.

She sighed and looked away.

"Haaa....just, follow your heart dear. Let it guide you to whatever you feel is right." I said with a smile.

She looked down at the water with a sad expression. My baby girl was suffering and doesn't deserve this. I hope helios is alright, but it's been years since she became of age for him to ask her for her hand. I can't just sit idly by and watch this.

"Momma?" She asked.

"Yes, dear?" I replied.

"Do you think....there's someone out there for me?"

"Of course dear! You deserve a strong, strapping man in your life!" I said, trying to cheer her up.

"No one will look at me, because I'm a princess.... they're too afraid to ask me out, because of my position of power...." she said, in a solemn tone.

"Well, maybe you need someone that can see past all that and see you for you?" I said with a smile.

"Yeah, like anyone like that is around....they either cower or suck up to me.....ugggggh!" She said

I smiled as i shuffled over to her and gave her a hug. Poor thing is so stressed out.

Probably doubly so with the apocalypse happening outside as well.

"I'm worried about the new guy.....do you think he'll be okay?" She asked.

"I'm sure he is, dear." I said, trying to reassure her.

"He looks strong, but...."

"Remember? We gave him enchanted garbs, as well as the other knights."

"Oh yeah. What do they do? This is the first time I've seen them."

"Well, the garbs are called Gilded Cloaks. Each are tailored by magical means to fit the wearer perfectly. They serve as armor with magical benefits. They are enchanted to keep the wearer's fatigue to a minimum with keeping them cool or warm depending on the climate, waterproof, and grants them increased stamina. On the defense spectrum, it grants resilience towards elemental and other forms of magic, as well as physical attacks." I explained.

"Gilded Cloaks..... is this a first or something? Cuz, i never heard of these." She asked.

"They're fashioned after the uniforms that endymion's knights used to wear when they were alive. They too, were enchanted as well, which is why when we fought them, when they were under beryl's control when she was evil, we had a rough time defeating them. They probably didn't have nearly as many enchantments, but these are the improved versions." I explained.

"Wow...."

"Mhm!" I said with a smile.

"Well, knowing that, I'm sure he'll be okay....but still, those are bloodthirsty demons...." she said, with a solemn tone.

She's right. I can feel my people cry out in pain and suffering. The castle staff is busy and overwhelmed as is in the shelter we have for the survivors. Some are injured and are dying, some are having meltdowns and are losing hope, and then there's the destruction and loss of homes and belongings. I can revert all the damage, but my powers are being inhibited by this fog.

What can be so strong as to block the silver crystal?