A simple and sweet sapphic romance between a young princess and the powerful witch entrusted with curing her from a dark curse. A soft, medieval fantasy slice of life... with dark clouds on the horizon.
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True to his announcement, Prince Laster finally returned to Grelona. The streets of the Capital were bustling with people, witnessing the small military parade that accompanied the newly appointed Marshal, on the back of a white warhorse, in his calm trot towards the palace.
In Romiria, this comeback meant small feasts and food donations from the Court, as it usually happened for great events and celebrations; free food surely wasn't overlooked by the population, even if their general level of comfort was considerable, in the biggest city of the kingdom.
As the troops marched in order, and the cavalry followed with leisure, at the Castle the preparations were frenetic. Officials had gathered from the entire region to meet their future chief, and servants had to do their best to ensure every guest was comfortable.
The King and his family waited outside the gates of the palace, together with a number of soldiers and officials, ready to salute their superior. As the parade approached, Verina and Kara, slightly behind the Royal couple, looked at the crowd with a soft smile.
One familiar face caught Verina's attention: Teri had found her way through the mass and had reached the front row. When she saw her colleague, the witch smiled brighter. The old woman, from that position, could clearly feel the demonic energy, the tingling sensation of danger crawling on her skin.
Verina reached for the princess' hand, interlocking fingers. Kara, surprised but happy, turned to look at her with a sweet smile; the woman pointed at Teri in the crowd and told her lover who she was; the princess waved her hand with a bright cheer in her eyes, and the old woman smiled in return.
That little display of affection immediately caught everyone's attention: rumors about the presence of Lady Verina and her odd relationship with Princess Kara felt suddenly undisputable, as the two looked at each other tenderly, standing still behind King Kaster.
Teri noticed the commotion, and suspired. 'You two... are not subtle' she thought, as she tried to not get pushed away from her advantageous position: no one around her was interested in Laster anymore, as their eyes tried to catch a glimpse of the rumored couple.
Prince Laster descended from his horse with an elegant move, entrusting the reins to his squire. The crowd was incited to cheer, as he formally reunited with his family.
«Grelona and its people welcome you back, my son.» The King's crown shined intermittently under the faint sun of a slightly clouded morning, as both he and the prince lowered their heads in mutual respect, as per tradition. «You have grown.»
Laster instinctively touched his stubble, mildly embarrassed. Verina squinted her eyes for a moment.
«What I intended was, you are now a man! I'm proud of you, son» reprised Kaster, putting his strong hand on the other's shoulder.
«Thank you, father.» Laster moved to his mother, joining hands with her and giving his salutations.
«Verina, are you alright?» Kara had noticed a slight change in the witch, although she couldn't really describe 'what' had changed.
Verina nodded, absent-minded, still looking at the prince confused «It is nothing, really. A fleeting thought.»
The young man surpassed his parents, now addressing the two women with a confident expression «Sister, I can't leave you be for a few months, that you present yourself with a girlfriend!»
The two broke formality, and hugged tightly. As Kara returned by the witch's side, she introduced the two, but...
«We have already met, if I recall.»
«Yes, Prince Laster. At the Reunion Party, last year.»
Kara raised her eyebrows, connecting the dots. «Oh, right, you went with father to Elisia. I completely forgot.»
«Why don't we head inside? The parade is over, we need to meet the officials» cut short the King, trying to redirect their attention towards the castle.
The Prince spent the entirety of his first day back in Grelona dealing with guests and ministers. Kara waited expectantly for the moment they could talk, but that didn't come until later that night, when everyone else had decided to go to bed.
They reunited in the panoramic balcony, their usual spot; Laster knew he would find her there. Waiting by the princess' side, was a new addition.
«I missed you, Laster» said Kara, shedding a little happy tear «there's so much we have to catch up on...»
«Indeed, Kara...» continued the prince, concluding that embrace and moving towards Verina «Like the fact that you seduced the most powerful witch of Irmevia and even got away with it.»
«Oh, no, 'most powerful', I don't know...» tried to dissimulate the woman, looking elsewhere in fake modesty. Kara giggled, taking both by their arms.
Laster looked kindly at his sister, pointing at the chairs they had prepared «I want to hear it all. From the beginning, come on.»
«Seems like you are finally living your dream, sister. I am glad you two met.»
Kara smiled, leaning her head on Verina's shoulder, before deciding to nibble on her ear. The witch, trying to keep her demeanor, patted the princess' head lightly as she affectionately played with her lobe «Despite what led to our encounter wasn't a pleasant event... I can confidently admit I've never been more thrilled to live than now.» The witch, saying these words, caressed the princess' cheek, closing her eyes in relaxation.
«I have been wanting to talk to you since our first meeting» said Laster, giving affectionate kicks to the sister's legs, to which she responded imprecisely, still too focused on playing with the witch to care. «Will you narrate to me about the Dragons? Will you show me your magic? I want a duel with you.»
«I knew it!» said both women in unison, with two very different expressions. «You know you don't stand a chance, right?» continued the witch confidently.
The Prince stopped, changing stance. His fiery gaze gave away his determination. «One-on-one, no magic. If you win, as the future ruler of this country, I will grant you a wish, any.»
Verina returned his intense look. Kara, still cheerful, sneered playfully «Yes, brother, like there's anything you can grant her that she can't get herself!»
«I can legalize homosexual marriage.»
Kara returned to her seat composed, joining the seriousness of that conversation. Verina smiled lightly, before assuming the powerful tone expected of the Violet Sorceress.
«And what if you win, Prince Laster?»
The young man swallowed, without breaking eye contact. «With your powers, you will be the one to make my wish a reality.»
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