The Unknown Princess

A Royal Betrothal: Secrets and Challenges Unveiled

Queen Rosetta stepped forward and bowed to the king and prince of Sky Kingdom with full custody of hospitality "Thank you for coming to our event..as promised 16 years ago...our children will be united in this sacred event, King Gale"

Upon hearing that, both Kiyan and Elena stepped forward to curtsy to the king. Kiyan weighed the words his mother had said. There were legends and stories of such kingdoms or communities that were lost or disconnected after the war, but most of them were hearsay and rumors. He never imagined that the Sky Kingdom was truly real. He put on his gracious smile and greeted the royal family. "Greetings, and thank you for celebrating the social event with us. My name is Kiyan Nightfall, prince of Rosemeyer and heir to the throne. This is my little sister, Elena Carmilla Nightfall." He introduced his sister. "I understand that both our nations have an understanding and that my sister and your son are betrothed."

"You heard correctly, young prince." King Gale nodded his head with a smile before presenting his son. "This has been in the works for 16 years. Today is the day it will be honored." This earned a few gasps and murmurs from the crowd that heard it. Even some of the bachelors who wanted Elena's hand in marriage started to look shocked and felt that they stood no chance. Except for Henrik who simply raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms from within the crowd. His immaculately combed hair and sharp dark gray suit further accented his high status within his lands, as he is the heir to the religious order in the neighboring land. And only he was not at all bothered or intimidated by this news.

Elena, however, looked completely shocked and simply stood there with wide eyes. That's when all the memories came flooding back to her, as she remembered why Jagon's golden eyes during their fight looked very familiar. All this time, she was still torn between her budding feelings for him and her duty as a princess towards her fiance Prince Albert. But she never knew that they were the same person. " W-Welcome." That was all she said due to her shock and surprise, but quickly picked herself up. "I welcome you to our social season, King Gale and my beloved." She smiled a very charming smile that further accented her young beauty.

Jagon bowed his head gracefully before he looked at the royal family with a gentlemanly smile "My name is Prince Albert Jagon...I'm sorry for my secretive habits during the princess's birthday...I have no intention to lie about myself but I have to keep it low profile before my biggest reveal for today... I met with her a few times and we never revealed our identities...but mostly and I do apologize for that.." Jagon stepped forward towards Princess Elena with his white cap on his back flowing from the wind, he held her hand and raised to his lips with a soft kiss on her fingers "it's a pleasure to finally meet you..my princess...I would say we should have a private conversation after this.." he smirks with a wink to the princess when he whispers to her, only they know how their story will continue.

Queen Rosetta noticed her daughter was so shy and nervous, but she was completely shocked and she didn't ask why. She smiles and nudges her arm to Elena's elbow with a meaningful smile "Should I announce the result of my daughter's invitation for hand in marriage? She needs to make her choice now..."

Elena could only watch him in shock as her hand was raised and kissed by none other than Jagon. It made her blush a bit and she suddenly felt shy, completely surprised at the reveal. "I...I mean, yes my prince. We should." She smiled graciously at him. "We have a lot to talk about! Mom, you can make the announcement now. I don't think I'll participate in this social seaso-"

"Please wait a moment." This time Henrik walked forward before bowing to the queen, addressing her directly. "Though we now understand that the beautiful princess has been betrothed, I would like to request that her suitors still participate in the activities. Or more specifically, me." He glanced back at the other potential suitors who suddenly got shy and intimidated by Jagon's presence, as they felt they stood no chance.