Mahnu, An Immortal's Journey

Chapter 8

Mahnu, who was still following the King discreetly, was feeling torn on whether to help, due to the continued rotation of the human suffering, or not to help because of her urge to get away from something that could potentially hurt her. Mahnu knew, also, that she was confused on some feelings with the King, but she wasn't too sure on what she was confused about.

It didn't help when the King could also invoke memories like Princess and the young boy within her.

As Mahnu continued to watch the King from a far, she saw that the King got quite angry at her disappearance. The knights guarding him were quite astonished at his stubbornness but he, grudgingly, had continued the journey to Conrella.

The King's thoughts only made her believe that she had done the right thing in leaving. She was surprised on how much he thought of her. His longing engulfed her like big invisible hands over her entire body...

It was most definitely a feeling that she had never felt before...And a feeling that she was unsure on how to deal with...

He also seemed very curious about her, which could be the best reason to stay away!

If he found out that she was an immortal person, someone that didn't need that 'antidote' that he often thinks of, what would happen!?

And she was also surprised on how much he intended to make her talk! That he felt so strongly about making her do it, Mahnu wondered if the reason was because he dreamt of her talking to his descendant. That perhaps he unconsciously knows that she could talk, but doesn't and...It seemed to thrill him, much to Mahnu's infuriation!

Actually, he was quite the enthusiastic person, wanting to do many things, whereas Mahnu lacked that precise feeling. But it seemed effective, because Mahnu realized that his enthusiasm seemed to grind into her and make her want the same things...Which greatly confused her...

Why should I care to want what he wants? Why do I feel like I should try my hardest to make certain to obtain what he wants? Why do I already feel myself slowly wanting to talk again, just because...Just because he wants me too!?

The King also seemed worried about her too, his thoughts leading to what she may have gone through and that he wanted to protect her. Which lead him to be confused because of how little interaction he's had with her. That was something that Mahnu had to agree with, as they don't really know anything about each other...

Reaching the capital, Mahnu kept her eyes opened, so that she could find uncomplicated ways to enter the palace, that was situated in the middle of the populated capital. She was glad that the palace was built on higher ground, thinking that it was built like that to remind people of who the royal people were and of their importance...But that also made it easier for her to stay hidden. Guards roamed around the gates and inner palace but Mahnu seemed unfazed as she figured that she would use the rooftops and trees to get around.

Getting used to the ins and outs of the palace for the first time, Mahnu found it easy...What wasn't easy, was staying away from the King...

At nights, Mahnu had let herself in on the King's bed chamber, unseen. She sat quietly on the side of his room, in a chair, as he slept in her past.

It is a weird connection, she thought, I feel that I belong here, always constantly reminded of my past and feeling wanted by the King's constant pleasant thoughts of me at the same time. This type of connection isn't like Princess or the boy, it is different. I don't know what to call it, she thought.

But, already, it was becoming a habit, to always be with him while he's asleep and follow him around during the day...And the more she did it, and found out who he was as a person, the more Mahnu wanted to continue doing so, strangely feeling better because of it.