Soul Of A Lion Face Of A Dove

The Last Of Us

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   And with that, he leaves. I'm rooted in my spot. My mouth hangs agape. I don't understand. None of this makes sense. I swear I've heard that name before. I'm going to figure out where.

   Now I'm left with 3 mysteries on my hands. First, where the king is sending him, then what mission does he need to complete for it to "all be over" lastly, where I've heard that name.

  I have a feeling I know what he means by all of it ending. My kingdom is in danger. As it's future queen, I am at a cross here. I can betray my betrothed. Or I can save my home and my family.

  I feel like the world is spinning beneath my feet. At such a rate, I can't keep up with it. 

  I look around and see the dead bushes where roses once laid. Im seeing this garden, and now I'm only left with one thing on my mind. To heal.

  I rush to the Palace and send for Leopold, within minutes he's standing infront of me. "You beckoned for me, your majesty?"

  "Yes, Leo. I need your help. I need bags of soil, some gardening tools, gloves, and a pair of pants." I'm so excited it all comes out in a rushed babble.

   His eyes light up a bit, "right away, your majesty. I'll send Fae and Farrah your way to help. They'll bring you suitable clothing while I rally your supplies. There's a bathroom down the hall you can change in." I can't help but jump in place. I place a quick peck on the side of his face and quickly scurry to the bathroom while I wait.

  I finally get to do something with my time here. I'm going to build the most stunning garden.
 
  The doors open to the bathroom, and Farrah comes in.

  "Sorelia, why on earth am I holding a pair of brown trousers." She's holding a pair of pants in the air with an eyebrow raised at me.

  "Because Farrah. We're gardening. We're going to make your home a home and worry about all the rest later." I grab the pants, and fae walks in.

  "All the rest? What does that mean?" Farrah questions as she helps me out of my gown with the help of fae.

  "Oh, never mind that. Let's just go have some fun. When we're done in here, you should get changed too."

Farrah eyes the pants I'm holding with a look of resentment. Fae's eyes twinkling in anticipation. I know now who my best bet is to get some help out of.

  Fae hands me a white blouse to tuck into the pants, and she laces up a pair of black boots onto my feet. This is the perfect attire for a ride. Maybe I should take Alda on a ride across the fields when I'm done. If I have the energy, that is. There's a lottt of work to do.

  I offer fae a smile as she stands up, and she gives a bright toothy grin in response. "You two should usher yourselves to your chambers to get changed. I'll finish up here and meet you in the gated garden. We'll start there first.

  They both give a slight bow, and I watch fae practically skip out the door with a begrudgingly slow Farrah in tow

  
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Four hours later, and it's already nearing supper. I look around and see all the work we've managed to get done. New seeds  have been planted with fresh moist soil, I told the kitchen staff to use the coffee grounds as compost for some fertilizer. So they'll be well fed in time.
 
  The dead bushes, twigs, and vines I had ripped out from everything stood in a pile outside the gates. Fae ran inside to go find some gasoline, but she's been inside for nearly an hour. I wonder what she's doing in there. Farrah left forever ago. Not her cup of tea I suppose.

I wipe the dirt off my knees as I stand up. I had Leo set up a Timed Sprinkler, so I'm hoping that will do some good here. I don't know what the weather is like, but I pray to the gods there's atleast a few rain cloud.
 
  I'm pulled out of my thoughts by the sound of my name being yelled, I straighten my hat and turn towards the sound. I see a man with olive skin and black unruly curled hair running towards me. I pick up my mini spade in defense.