War

He's Watching

In the midst of the events, a figure outside in the dark is attempting to sneak past the strict security around the fortress. This particular figure is exceptional in stealth, that much was obvious, because he can slip through the guards' tight security.

The head of the squadron on duty is already shouting orders to find the intruder. They cannot let anything or anyone intervene with the event happening in the ballroom. Especially with all the pureblood heads and heirs in there, celebrating the birth of their prince.

The ones standing guard outside the ballroom became more alert and fixed their eyes to the entrance of the hallway.

The more experienced ones inside paused and listened to the commotion going on outside. More than half of them narrowed their eyes as they caught the words being yelled.

"Move! Find the intruder! Don't let him enter the ballroom!"

The heirs stopped when they noticed their elders' actions. They were trained to notice the signs of danger; an accident waiting to happen. So seeing them like this, they raised their guards.

Of course, their actions didn't escape the eyes of the royal couple. Even though they continued the celebration after their subtle pause, there was no such thing as too fast for them. They immediately became wary of their surroundings as the King's hold of his baby tightened.

"Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you and our son." The King reassured.

"I know. But it can't hurt to be extra cautious." She sighed wearily.

The celebration continued although you can feel the tension as they keep glancing at the windows or at the door.

Women from all ages approached the new mother and asked if they can hold the baby. Alexandrius seemed to be enjoying the attention as his eyes sparkled every time a different woman was holding him and calling him cute.

The guards outside were still on high alert as they still haven't caught the one who was intruding. Even with their heightened senses and exceptional abilities, they knew that they were not invincible.

Nothing was unbeatable in this world where all of the races will do anything for power.

As those of the inside trusted their instincts, that said they weren't in any danger, they relaxed little by little. But the guards outside still have their weapons unsheathed, and they were still on high alert.

The Queen finally felt the need to rest as she sat down on her throne, leaving her child in the care of her husband.

She suddenly frowned in thought. Demesicus was going to give their son a hard time growing up. Girls have a different upbringing than boys. While the girls are being groomed to be the perfect wife for a Lord, the boys were being given the harsh training to becoming a soldier and a Lord. But this only happens to the pureblood families. The ones who are turned by a pureblood become the true soldiers, or they can choose to be servants instead. They were the ones to protect the families, but the purebloods were still given the command of the army.

Even though there was no doubt he will be fiercely protective of their son, he was still a pureblood Lord, and the King at that. He will train Alexandrius until he fell to the ground.

The father will train the son, and the mother will train the daughter.

Militia smiled bitterly, she knew she couldn't have anymore babies.

She never noticed a pair of eyes watching her as the owner of said eyes licked his lips and smirked, as she was so deep in thought.

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Even in his few hours of life, Demesicus could already tell that his little son is a curious baby. After his wife had taken a sit on her throne and their son was left with him, he was touching everything that he allowed him to touch. Alexandrius has pulled his hair, which was in a low ponytail, and smacked his nose. He already put his whole fist inside his mouth whilst others in his vicinity laughed at him.

He didn't know that babies were this annoying, but nevertheless, he laughed with his friends as his son vomitted on his best friend's coat.

He just knows who he will make his son's godfather.

"Grr, you little rascal! I just held you for 5 seconds and you ruined my favourite coat!" Alastair Fedore, his best friend, growled playfully.

As if knowing that the man was only fooling around, little Alex just laughed. Alastair grumbled and took off his coat before handing it to the hands of the waiting servant. The group of friends watched, amused, with a fond smile plastered on their faces. This is one of the times where they can act like a child and no one was there to judge. Because everyone in this room wants to relieve their stress and act like themselves.

Not some prim and stuck-up pureblood that the other races see them to be.

"Well this little rascal will stay with you forever because I'm announcing you to be Alexandrius' godfather." Demesicus announced.

Alastair froze, staring at his friend in disbelief.

"You actually trust me to be your son's godfather?" he asked with wide eyes.

"Of course, you're my best friend after all." He said sincerely.

Alastair took a few seconds to process what his friend had said in his head. He honestly expected that he was not going to be the baby's godfather, even though they were best friends since they were in diapers. He accepted that fact. He was only good at strategising after all, not taking care of children. He was never good with them, they always end up crying when he was the one babysitting a friend's child.

He believes himself to be unworthy of the Prince. But knowing the baby's father, Demesicus won't take no for an answer.

"Wow... Demesicus. I mean, me? I- thank you for trusting me." He said, grateful that he had chosen him.

In their happy mood, they didn't notice the same eyes that looked at the Queen was watching them, with a subtle but dangerous look in them.

Their decreasing wariness was going to whoop them in the ass later.

Because he's still watching, and they never expected the battle.

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A/N: Sooo, he's still watching. 

Teeheehee~