[Fairy In The Forest] By Minutestory017

part 54 first kiss

Sally, had witnessed the gruesome sight of the severed heads and overheard the queen's conversation with Ozella about the impending war. Terrified, she ran through the palace corridors, her heart racing with fear. She finally reached the kitchen, where she found old Chef Ruby. "Lady Ruby, Lady Ruby!" she exclaimed, her voice shaking.

Chef Ruby turned from her work, concern etched on her face. "Calm down, Sally! What's wrong? Did you see another mouse? Was it big?" she asked, as Sally struggled to catch her breath.

Sally tried to explain, her words tumbling out in a rush. "No, it's... they... the queen... she's going to kill the prince!" Ruby's eyes widened in shock as she quickly fetched a glass of water to calm Sally down. "What! The queen is going to war with her own son?" Ruby's voice was laced with disbelief.

Then Sally told her everything about what she saw in the throne room.

Ruby: This is bad.

Sally: I know, but what can we do now?

Sally's brow furrowed in thought, then her eyes widened with a sudden idea. "Wait, I think I know what to do," Sally exclaimed, her face lighting up with hope.

"I know someone who can help us," she continued, her words tumbling out in excitement. "His name is Lake. He's the queen's nephew, and I've seen him visit the prince a few times. They seem to be close friends. His name is Lake, we should contact with him"

Ruby: Jake?

Sally: No, not Jake, his name is Lake. Lake! They're very close, I'm sure he can help us.

Ruby: Oh, Lake, got it. And you think he can help us save the prince?"

Sally's face radiated determination, "Yes, I'm sure of it. We have to act fast, before it's too late,.......But how can we share that news with Lake before the soldiers inform his father about the queen's idea?"

Ruby: "I know just what we need to do."

Sally: "What?"

Ruby smirked and said with a comfortable face "you just wait and see,"

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Blezi burst into the clearing, shouting "REBASS!" at the top of her lungs, startling birds into flight. Rebass turned from his work, his face expressionless, and approached her calmly.

Blezi's face was covered in sweat, her eyes wild with urgency. "Rebass, I finally got the letter from Mike... he... he..." Her voice broke, words faltering.

Rebass drew closer, his instruments forgotten, and waited for her to continue.

"What is he saying?" he asked, his tone neutral.

Blezi held out the letter, her hand shaking. "He's coming to take me with him. I think he's decided what to do."

Rebass crossed his arms, his expression unchanging. Blezi's eyes locked onto his, filled with hope. Rebass took a moment to process everything, then asked, "So, what will you do? Are you going with him?"

Blezi: I don't know... but I want to ask you, Rebass. Will you come with me... if I say yes?

She asked him, looking direct into his eyes, in the hope that he will say yes. But Rebass remained silent, his expression unreadable. He looked away, not trying to catch her gaze. Blezi understood that his silence was equivalent to a 'no'. She recalled his words from before, how their destinies and purposes were different, and how he had never intended to join her on her journey. This can show the reason of him not responding Yet, despite being a dragon, Rebass had always shown her kindness and protection. It was a bond that went beyond mere hospitality, perhaps even a deep affection. But now, the decision was his to make.
She knew that she couldn't pressure him, that his choice had to be his own.