Between Love & War

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The wedding ceremony is here. The whole kingdom is dazzling with the ceremony's decor. Other kingdom royals are coming including high officials.

The 'dudm' of horses and carriages are everywhere around the castle.

Kinn's mood is solemn not only because his love is getting married but also he didn't meet Chay after they came back from hunting. So he's absorbed in doing his duty.

Kinn's POV _

So all his words were claptraps. Hugh!

Is there any use of thinking about it? After all, I'm just a nobody.

Why did I just fall for someone like him? Do I really have to see him wed off with someone else?

My thoughts were interrupted by another knight. We must stand by with a line. Only an hour left for this wedding. The guests have taken seats. The large cake is ready. The bells are ringing.

We stand by the line. As the hall door opens with a creek sound I felt like my heart stopped for a moment my breath stuck in my throat.

The groom is here. All gaze shifted at his direction. I tried not to look but my eyes followed him without my consent.

He's all in silk red-black garment embroidered with golden threads and stones, gloves covered his cold hands, a long vest hanging from his shoulder touching the floor, eyes sharp as he's taking steps forward with his tall slander figure.

I won't lie but he's indeed looking like the most beautiful creature I've ever witnessed.

When he reached in front of me I lowered my gaze. A strange feeling building against my chest. I can feel his gaze on my skin. But this time it's not the one to pierce my soul but an apologizing one that I can't even presume. I looked up as his eyes caught mine. My eyes are burning. I can feel tears building up on the corners but I suppressed these ingrate tears.

Is he showing pity? Is he apologizing? I don't know. Maybe I know. I just don't want to know. Not now I guess.

Then the bride entered with the king holding her hand. With her light pink white gown and long silk vest she's also looking so pretty.

Of course a man like him deserves a fairy like her not a knight in the shining armor.

The ceremony began. My senses went numb. I just can't keep looking at them holding hands and reciting verses.

Then suddenly a commotion breakout outside the hall. All guards are on alert. I unsheathed my sword.

The hall door flung open. It was as if it was a horror scene. The guests started shaking in fear and trying to flee.

A dozen men with muscular body entered. Blood was all over them. I can't remember if I've ever seen them. Are they the soldiers from other kingdoms? But we're having a peace treaty with other kings. They are bare hands but they managed to defeat all our knights?! How?!

"Knights!! Fall on!! Cover the highnesses!!" I shouted.

It's our responsibility to protect everyone. We still don't know why they came here.

Our swords clashed with their bare hands yet seems like we're on the odds. Most of my fellows are defeated.

I was a bit distracted for a moment to see the highnesses behind me then a strike almost hit me. I was at a disadvantage to block but then someone covered me.

"Chay!" I muttered even though I didn't want to. I turned as Chay is holding a sword trying to fight.

Nothing worked in the end. Chay is still surrounded by 5. They captured the princess. I was at a loss. I coughed blood. I can't let them go. When I tried to fight back one grabbed me.

"Bring this one back. He really is interesting... Everyone! Retreat!!" One of them shouted.

I left no strength left. One carried me on his back.

"KINN!!" Maybe it was Chay who called my name. I heard a soft voice calling me.

The last thing I saw through my blurry vision is that of Chay's bewildered face.

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A/N: I updated it after a long time. A short chapter. I want the readers opinion about this story and chapter as well.

Thanks for hanging on there!!