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The magic tree part 5

When his entered, the castle servants were storming from room to room. Some were clean, some were decorating and some were carrying food. He walked around in the place looking for clues on were Camellia was.

As he walked down a corridor, he heard the sounds of servants talking. They were all praising a voice, which he could recognize anywhere. He walked towards the door and lean against it, while looking through the keyhole.

Inside the room, he could see Camellia wearing a beautiful white dress and diamond covered jewelry. The servants were leaving the room through another door and he could see Camellia gazing at her own reflection in a large mirror.

He took a hold of the doorknob and opened the door. With a low voice he said, "Camellia". She turned around and her eyes were lifeless, but a small glimmer could be seen deep within her pupils.

He walked up to her and pulled her into a strong embrace. Camellia did not react to his embrace at all and it felt more like he was hugging a doll.

"I have been looking all over for you Camellia," he said, while looking down at her face. She tilted her head and asked, "Who are you". A sharp pain came in his heart as he heard does words running through his ears.

"What do you mean, it is me the magical oak tree," he said bewildered. She stepped away from him and said, "I don't know of what you speak sir, I have lived inside this castle all my life as the princes fiancée". Sorrow filled his eyes as he looked down at Camellia that did not recognize her.

A sound came from the door and in to the room came the prince. The prince looked around the room and asked, "It sound like you were talking to someone my love". She placed a hand on her chest and tilted her head while saying, "I have been alone ever since the servants left".

He walked up to her and moved a hand through her hair. His eyes fell on small tree that was in a pot in the corner. He kissed her lips and said, "I can't wait until you be mine forever". She gave him a robot smile and said, "I can't wait either to be able to call myself your wife".

Sorrow was in her eyes, but she smiled as if it was the happiest moment in her life. The prince walked towards the door and said, "I have to go now". The small tree in the corner began to glow and the oak three's human form appeared. He walked over to her and looked into her eyes.

"Why did you not tell on me, since you don't know me" he said and leaned in closer. She tilted her head and said "I don't know, but please would you be so kind to leave this place now".

Moist filled his eyes as he gazed on his human feet that was once the roots that kept him on the ground. He walked out of the room with heavy steps that matched the feelings in his heart. The world around him had been shattered and he sought out the one place, which was familiar.

His eyes were lifeless as he walked out into the palace garden. Small animals came towards him and a tiny bird landed on his shoulder. He sat down on a white bench and played with the small animals in the palace garden, while having a forced smile on his lips. None of the palace servants or guests noticed him sitting in the corner of the garden.