Thomas - Eva !!
Eva *startled* - Thomas?!
Thomas *hugs tightly* - You are okay...
Eva *hugs back* - yeah, why would I not be? What's wrong Thomas?
Eva pulls away and holds Thomas' face, while he gently holds her hand and kisses it.
Thomas - It's nothing, I am here with you now and you are with me. I think it's best if I stay by your side.
Eva *not convinced* - why? You aren't telling me something, something important...please tell me, we said no more secrets
Thomas *guilty* - I...I think I know the missing piece...
Eva *confused* - the missing piece? Did you figure out why all of this is happening?
Thomas - yes, the real trigger is- *crack*
The window breaks and a spear comes flying through, aimed at Evangeline.
Thomas *grabs Eva* - watch out!!
They both manage to dodge the spear but a glass shard pierces Thomas' left shoulder.
Eva - What was that?! Thomas, are you okay?
Thomas *clutching his bleeding shoulder* - yeah kinda, just a small cut
Eva - small?! you are bleeding, we need to treat it!
The room's door opens aggressively and The King and a few guards rush in.
The King - Eva, Thomas! *notices Thomas' injury and the spear* Guards, take the spear and search the palace for the one who caused this atrocity, put the castle's defences up, get into battle formation and be on standby. Eva and Thomas, follow me!
Guards - yes, Your Majesty!
Eva - battle formation?
The three of them go into a different room where Thomas gets treated and The King explains the situation at the same time.
King Percious - I'm glad that you two are safe, I take Thomas protected you, thank you, Thomas.
Thomas - Of course, Your Majesty. I would protect her, always.
King Percious - I see that you have it figured out too
Thomas - yes, I rushed to Eva as soon as I realized it.
Eva *furious and scared* - What did you two figure out? Why isn't anyone telling me what just happened?!
Thomas and the King - calm down, we were just about to tell you that.
Thomas - After reviewing the past lives and looking closely, I found out that there was another pattern, a more crucial factor.
The King - every time Thomas died, it was in front of you but actually, it was while *exhales*
Thomas and the King - I/he was protecting you!
Eva *epiphany hits* - so...so...that means that I..I am
Thomas - hold that thought, you are not the cause of my death, no, no, no and no a thousand times. The point is that in every lifetime, Eva, you were the target.
Eva *teary-eyed* - but why?
Thomas - I do not know that, it may be because of meeting me or fate or something but the fact remains that back then and now as well, your life is in danger.
Eva *shock* - so that spear was for me?
The King - yes...That's why, I must ask this...Thomas, would you stay by my daughter's side again?
Eva - Dad! How could you-
Thomas *firm and proud* - Of course, Your Majesty! In this life and the next and forever more!
The King - yes...yes...*coughs**coughs*well, before anything else, there is someone who would love to meet you.
Thomas *confused* - me?
The room's door opens and two familiar figures walk in.
Eva - that's...
Thomas *tears start rolling down*- You are...mom...and dad...*realizes* oh, I mean you are Prince Thomas Alanciel's parents. Greetings Your Majesties
King and Queen of Atlantia - Thomas...
Queen of Atlantia - you truly look like him...my baby*strokes his face*...may I ask you if I could embrace you just once?
Thomas *hesitant* - umm...sure yes.
The Queen gave him a tight hug and Thomas felt as if he was her real son, he felt pain and sorrow as the Queen sobbed softly. The King of Atlantia also came forward and pulled Thomas into his arms.
King of Atlantia - yes, if my Thomas were here right now he would look exactly like you. You are a fine young man, please forgive my wife and myself for being discourteous.
Thomas *panicked* - huh!! oh no, it's all okay, I understand. I spoke to Thomas once, but I don't think I am anything like him, haha
The Kings - well the way you are panicking is not something he would do*laughs*
Thomas *embarrassed* - ah well...ouch!*he accidentally lifted his injured arm*
Eva - and he wasn't clumsy either
Everyone starts laughing, almost forgetting about the imminent threat.
King of Atlantia - well, enough about that for now. Percious here has filled me in on the situation and I have brought with me 2,000 soldiers.
Thomas - 2,000!!!!!
King Percious - we have 4,000 from our side
Thomas - 4,000!!!!!!!
Eva - so we have a total strength of 6,000
Thomas - what is this? Are we going to war or something?! Eva...how is she so calm, am I the only one who thinks that this is overkill?!
Both the Kings - Thomas!
Thomas *attention* - yes!
Both the Kings - the 6,000 soldiers are yours to command! You shall lead them, they are to obey any order you give.
Thomas *freezes* - ha..ha..ha...I am dreaming, aren't I? *fades away*
Eva - Thomas! Dad, why would you play such a joke?
Thomas - Joke?
Queen of Atlantia - Do not worry dear, these two used to tease Thomas a lot *gives the two kings a sharp glare*
The Kings *shaken* - *cough* sorry about that
Thomas - ah, it is okay. However, I would like to request a few soldiers, if that's alright.
King Percious - you would like to lead them?
Thomas - yes, maybe-
King of Atlantia - hahahaha, atta boy! You can take the Atlantia army under you, 2,000 soldiers, they were initially supposed to be led by the Prince.
Thomas - I see...2,000...*gulps*alright, I shall do my best!
Guard - Your Majesty, we found the person responsible for the incident, we held him captive in the main hall.
As the guard announced this, the two Kings used their powers to change their attire into battle armour and readied their weapons, Eva followed suit and Thomas was given armour prepared by King Percious.
King Percious - here, wear this, it should fit perfectly.
King of Atlantia - this is your weapon, it should recognize its master.
A sword with an aquamarine blue blade and a golden hilt was presented to Thomas, which he accepted with honour. Once Thomas wore his armour and sword, all of them headed towards the main hall.
Thomas - I will protect Eva and...hmmm...I feel like I had to do something else too but I can't recall what it was...
(...) - It's almost coming to an end. Will this be the last one or are you going to try again, Thomas?
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Ephemeral
خيال (فانتازيا)A normal boy who met an ethereal girl. Serendipity, a magical experience, a time of euphoria, a person to love but epiphany strikes. Nothing but an ephemeral...
