The Caelum Princess

CHAPTER XIV: SUNFLOWER'S BLOOM

(Résh's P.O.V)

We traveled to the sunny kingdom of Corona to find the last thing that Savina needed for us to find out where my parents are.

The place is preparing for something and from the whispering and talking of the people, the Princess of Corona is celebrating one year of the day she had return to the kingdom, maybe she also disappeared like my parents did or I don't know.

"Looks like this kingdom had a thing for the sun," said Titus.

"Well, that's what we're looking for. The hair that has the power of the sun." said Clark. His mood kind of changed a little, from a moody jerk to something better, his mood was good today.

"Maybe the Princess of Corona has that golden hair; I mean, everything made sense, everybody here is celebrating her return which means something must've happened." said Titus.

Clark and I looked at him, "How do you know all this?"

Titus pointed at a wall that had some inscriptions. "It says there."

Clark clenched his fists then punched Titus on the head, "You could've mentioned it earlier!"

***

Our goal is to find the Princess of Corona 'cause we just found out her whole story; she was kidnapped by an old woman when she was a baby for a selfish reason then came back eighteen years later.

Some guards from the palace were walking towards us, I feel they know where to find the princess, "Excuse me!" I ran towards them.

"Yes, little girl?" answered the guard. The term 'little' kind of insulted me.

"Do you happen to know where to find the princess? We just need a word with her." I asked politely.

The guards looked at each other, "She's in the palace, what do you need to talk about with her?" the other guard asked.

"It's kind of hard to explain," I scratched my head.

"Alright then, we will accompany you to her." the guard smiled. I was relieved that they didn't get suspicious and trusted us already.

***

We went through the empty hallway of the palace following the guard

He knocked on the big door, "Princess Rapunzel, you have young guests."

The door opened, "Who is it?" a short-haired brunette girl answered the door.

"Them, your highness." bowed the guard as he leaves.

Clark frowned, "Wait– I thought–?"

"Come in, you guys." smiled the princess.

We went in her pink room; I glanced at a sleeping baby on a crib.

I hesitated to ask, "Your highness, someone told us that you have golden hair?"

She looked down, "I once had it, but my husband cut it 'cause someone wanted to use it for a selfish reason."

"What? Where's your golden hair now, your highness?" Clark asked.

"It disappeared because you see, it will turn brown once its cut and will lose its power. My golden hair had power that could heal if I sing a special song." Princess Rapunzel explained.

I looked down, "I see." I said stiffly.

"Résh..." Clark whispered as he squeezed my hand.

"Anyways, why do you need to know? Who are you guys?" asked Rapunzel, I think she's getting suspicious.

I stood up, "It doesn't matter anymore. Clark, Titus, we're leaving." I said as I walk away.

"Wait a second, Résh–" Clark grabbed my hand.

"Clark, we're leaving." I said with a period.

I guess the baby got awoken by our talking because it cried, Rapunzel carried it, "Shh... Its alright, Anxelin." she whispered.

"Thank you for the time, Princess Rapunzel." I bowed.

"How can that be? There must be another form of power of the sun?" said Titus.

"Wait– There is another source of power from the sun." said Rapunzel.

We all looked at her with confused looks, "Huh?"

"My tears, they still have my healing powers. I feel your intentions are good." she smiled.

"You're willing to give us your tears?" Titus asked.

"Yes," she nodded then smiled.

***

We returned to the old mansion where Lyra and the others were when we got the sun's power, it's not a golden hair but it was the power from the sun which also had the same powers as the golden hair.

"Lyra." I called out.

Lyra came from the door with a cheery smile as always. "Welcome back," she greeted.

"We have good news, we finally got the last ingredient we need for Savina to tell us where–"

"That won't be necessary, Résh." said Jake who just came out of the door.

I frowned with confusion, "What? What do you mean?"

He smirked, "We don't need those to get to your parents, those things are useless. We just need to go and kill Savina instead."

END OF CHAPTER XIV