The expressions that your friends held only caused you pain. As you joined Kain and Cid, you glanced at them for the the last time,and they just looked as if you had stabbed them from the back. it was nit any easier to leave them behind, but it wall the better for them. they will no longer be blamed for anything. as you walked away, the smaller form stepped forward and it was then that you noticed that it was Roxas. he still wore the cloak but he did not seem to be an enemy at the moment. He tried to smile but he knew that the situation did not call for a smile. Even if you were glad to see him, you couldn't even offer a forced smile. Warrior of light nodded an so, roxas extended his arms forward and a portal appeared in front of you.
In no time, you were back home and you actually appeared in the King’s chamber. Your mother sobbed and upon noticing your form, she lunged forward and glued herself to your form, she cried and cried. It was devastating to see her so...upset, it just reminded you of when you lost your mother, it was very painful. “I...I’m very sorry...” It was all you could say, tears didn’t threatened to come out from your eyes, even if the man prostrated to the bed is indeed your real father.
The Queen nodded and pulled away, she sniffed once and left the room but not before she returned to the king and kissed him fondly. She then exited the room, the others followed behind. That only left you and the king alone. He sure looked weakened, but he still had some energy to motion for you to walk to his side, which you did. His breathing came out in gasps, as if he could not breathe. “I...am...very..sorry.” It wasn’t easy for him to talk, yet he made the effort. Those words were what he said and then there was a pause, he rested a bit so that he would talk a bit clearly. “T-the moment...you were born, I....” he coughed some more. There was a glass of water on the bed stand, so you grabbed it and offered it to him. He took a few gulps of water before he continued.”I..I always thought of my people before anything else...when I was told that one of my children would be the cause of my people’s destruction...you cannot imagine how I felt. During that time, it was a time of war and I’ve seen many people die, innocent people. During that time, I always thought of what was best for my people, even if I had to sacrifice something...”It was then that he locked eyes with you and you would see the pain in them.”Someone, when you were born I thought that you...that you were the one...so I order the oracle to kill you.”Tears came from the king’s eyes.” That moment, a part of me died. It was then that the same oracle told me that the one who would bring danger to my people was my son, yet I refused to do the same...I did not want to loose my last child. I know that by just explaining you, it will do nothing for you to forgive me, I simply want you to know what happened. My son betrayed me so when I found that you were alive, I saw you as the salvation to my people. They need a leader, which is why I wanted you to marry.” His hand shook as it made its way to your face, he touched it with such gentleness, the king that you never had with your supposed father.
“[Name]...I had planned on setting you free since that is what all I can do to make it up to you, at least a little. I will not ask you to marry anyone...but..once I die, please consider helping our people. They are not to be blamed for my mistakes, they are innocent. If you don’t, once I die, you and my son,your brother, will have the right to claim my position. Warrior of Light, Cid, Kain, and Firion will at your side to protect you since you will need it.”You opened your mouth to talk about your friends but his smile told you that he knew. “They shall not be harmed, if you wish to go back to them...then you will all be freed but be aware that if my son claims my throne, you will be in danger and my people.”
“What you are telling me is...that I can take your throne?” He talked and by what he said, it sounded like he was telling you exactly that.
