Falling Like the Rain in Deladolpheous

2 - Coronation Day

- 18 years later -

"Hawthorn, please proceed to the entrance of the Headquarters. You are escorting King Yosef to Freljord Fort" The speaker then muted and I immediately stood up. I changed into my uniform and quickly ran to the Headquarters.

There, I saw the King standing by the door. "Your Majesty, Hawthorn reporting for duty" I bowed and he patted my head.

"Lawrence, you are 35 seconds early" The King immediately walked and I followed him, with some other knights circling the King.

It hits me. IT WAS CORONATION DAY TODAY

A carriage stopped in front of us and The King went inside. "Hurry up, we're about to meet the new prince today" The King pats an empty spot and I sit beside King Yossef.

Later, we reached Freljord. Waves of crowds came running after The King but we managed to settle it down.

The King sat at his throne and I was standing in front of him below.

A green carriage stops at the entrance and a tall, red-head, handsome guy enters Freljord. He must be the new Prince.

- 2 hours later -

The coronation ended and he was the Prince. His name is Yuto Nakamura, what a nobleman.

I followed the King to the carriage again and asked. "Your Majesty" The King stopped and looked at me. "What?" The King replied.

"Prince Yuto is your son?" I asked while I was scratching my head. The King nods. I can't believe it, King Yosef is blonde and Queen Mar is Brunette. And their facial structures don't even match.

"You're escorting Yuto to the second floor"

"But Sire, how about you?"

"I have Meo here and the rest. You and Yuto spend some time together, maybe you two could become friends"

The King dismissed me and I quickly ran to the Prince. I saw Prince Yuto being escorted by Neko and Yor. The two had just received the news and they quickly ran to me. "Captain Hawthorn" The two salutes. The two then left leaving me with Prince Yuto alone.

It's a very hot weather today but I can't see any sweat from his body. My Sture is Antra but I'm still sweating bullets.

(Sture = Elemental Magic
Antra = Ice)

We arrived at his room. The two of us were standing at the door and I was shaking. Why the hell am I shaking? Is it because of his intimidating aura?

"Come back here later" Prince Yuto entered the room and closed the door. I saw a chair just beside the door, so I decided to sit there.

- 3 Hours Later -

I woke up and immediately stood up. I knocked at the Prince's room. But there was no answer.

I knocked again but there was still no answer. I checked the knob and it was not locked so I decided to enter the room.

The room is dark, but the bedroom's light is on. "Prince Yuto?"

There was no answer. I opened the door and saw The Prince sleeping on a desk filled with paperwork. The light coming from the window makes this room feel eerie. I turned off the lights and put a blanket on the Prince.

I exited the room and saw the hallway empty. Just dust bins and chairs and Me.

I checked my pocket clock and saw that it was almost midnight.

"Well, shift's complete for the day"

- At Morning -

I find myself staring at the ceiling, wondering what time is it.

8:27 AM

I got up and took a bath. After I finished, I went downstairs and saw my older sister, Luna cooking breakfast. She felt a presence and she looked at me

"Good morning, Lawrence"

"Good morning"

"How was the coronation day yesterday?" She asked.
"It went well, I guess" I replied.

"Is the new Prince hot?" Luna asked with a grin. She then put an egg and bacon on my plate.
"I guess.....?" After answering her question. I felt awkward. Why are we even talking about him?

Suddenly, it made me think why is Luna cooking again. so I asked.

"Hey, Sis" She then turned her eyes onto me.
"What" She replied.

"I wanna be the one to cook breakfast tomorrow" She quickly replied with a big no.

"You're very very bad at cooking. Just stick to washing dishes and buying ingredients at the market."

"I'm gonna head out." She gave me the keys and took her purse.

I quickly dressed and went to Freljord Fort.

As I make my way to the entrance. I saw the Prince staring at me by the window from 2nd Floor.

I waved him good morning and he stepped back from the curtains.

I stopped at King Yossef's room and knocked. "Sire, It's Hawthorn." The door then was opened by one of the guards I'm not familiar with. I smiled at him and entered the King's room.

As I enter the room. Gush of winds came after me which made me lose balance. I was about to fall when a hand caught my back. It was Prince Nakamura.

"Next time be careful" He let go and also entered the room. His strong yet gentle hands are enough to send shivers down my spine.

"Good morning, Prince"

"You can just call me Yuto" He smirked and went inside the room to discuss something with the King.

It made me curious to know why a royal individual would not want to be referred to by their title.