Who Would've Thought?

A not so wonderful reunion

"Oh, I still remember that day well..." King Roland mumbled, holding his wife close to him as he reminisced "It was that sunny day when I first saw her with my own two eyes. What I thought would be a usual day of getting my shoes made turned out to be such a wonderful day..."

"Mhmm... and it just happened then" Miranda smiled, holding his arm close to her "And we got married a year later"

"Was it actually a year?" he turned to his wife with a confused look on his face

"Rollie, how could you forget that!?"

"I'm just playing hehe.." Roland jested with the widest grin on his face

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It was already afternoon outside in Enchancia – and a rather passive afternoon to be exact. Realizing he was all along on the pavement, Cedric just casually walked one step at a time while counting the tiles that he passes by. Something was on his mind, and he was thinking about it

He just came back from a visit to his parents in Mystic Meadows, and of course, the first thing they pointed out was how he came "alone". For sure, that made him uneasy knowing Joceline and himself called it quits just a few days before

"Oof, it is what it is" the Sorcerer only shrugged, finally making a vision of the castle from afar. In his three decades and a half years of existence, the man got smooth as butter game when it comes to women. He could talk his way into their hearts

But of course, it's a double-edged sword. For what seems to be the thrill of the abundance comes the curse of having no one at the end of the day. And this is something he knew well, and doesn't seem to mind that much

He was thinking too much that he didn't notice he finally reached the gates of the castle. Upon entering, he saw a couple of workers putting some decorations from here and there. Sure was a busy day in Enchancia, Cedric scratched his head, he didn't know there was gonna be a party or an event tonight

"Okay Miss Valentine, I'll see you later tonight!" a certain cheery voice was heard from behind as Cedric took a step back and accidentally stumbled upon a person unintentionally

He then turned to apologize, and the woman did the same

"My bad, I wasn't lookin" he uttered

The lady smiled and fixed her blouse "It's okay, you didn't do it on purpose..." as she raised her eyes up to him, she was stunned

"M-Mister Cedric??"

Cedric grew a confused look on his face upon hearing this "Do I know you?" she seemed to have known him. Which doesn't make sense because there is no way a pretty lady like her could recognize him and know his name and he doesn't know her.

"It's me!!" her eyes lit up, revealing more of her blue eyes "I came back from the academy"

He squinted his eyes, hoping to make sense of who she really was. Perhaps it would occur to him that he'd remember a certain memory or a girl he used to talk to.

Bright blue eyes, wavy auburn hair and a rather tall frame. Cedric did his best to remember... but to no avail.

"Sorry, doesn't ring any bells, friend" was all he could say

The woman then sighed and pulled out something from her chest. It was a certain amulet that had a pink glow on it

Upon seeing it, it finally came to him

"Wait... is that.."

In that moment, a certain series of memories came to him like a flashback... and a certain girl who wielded that amulet throughout. He knew it well, because he had spent most of his time back then trying to steal it from the girl