Love Story: Us

Chapter 24

(Violet)

"Wow, it still looks exactly like it did when I was five." I say. I start to tear up.

"What's wrong?" He asks.

"Nothing. Come here." I say. I open some doors that go out to a balcony. The view was exactly as I remember it.

"Wow, that is one of the best scenic views I have ever seen." Paseris says.

"Yes. I never thought I would see it again."I say.

"Hey, you could see my kingdom from here. It's small, but it's there." Paseris says.

I just stare out the balcony towards Harapan. I look to my side and see a tea party set. I am suddenly bombarded by the memories of the day I left this place.

"I remember the day I left my home." I tell Paseris

~~~~~13 Years Ago~~~~~

I was having a tea party out on the balcony. I look over and see dark clouds forming in the distance. They seemed to get closer.

"Violet, sweetie. We have to leave." Mom said as she came into my room frantically.

"Why?" I ask.

"Very evil people are coming." She tells me.

"But I don't want to leave." I say sadly.

"I'm so sorry sweetie. Now come and get your sisters." She says.

"Rose. Sky-Lu. We need to leave." I call out. They come out and we head to the front gates of the castle.

"Marigo, are you sure you want to go out in your state?" Dad asks.

"My girls need to be safe. Lin said she was heading towards Sou-Bo. It is well protected and many Royals are seeking refuge there." Mom says.

"We are in the midst of a war. All the paths will be surrounded. Not to mention their magic can control vehicles." Dad says.

"I am aware of this. I will go through the north path, and pass through it the traditional way with horse and carriage." Mom says.

"It will take up to a month to get there, on a horse." Dad says.

"I have to get them to safety, Kyro." Mom says.

"How about you stay at my mother's. It is a two weeks journey." Dad suggests.

"Alright, however, if the war reaches there, I will go to Sou-Bo." She says.

"I can agree to that proposal." Dad says.

"Also, I am coming back to help as a nurse; once the girls are safe at your mother's." Mom adds.

"No, you need to rest." Dad argues.

"My Kingdom needs my help. So I shall help it in any way I could." Mom responds.

"I see I cannot win. However, please promise you will be safe." Dad says to mom.

"I shall. I love you." Mom says.

"I love you all, I'll see you soon." Dad says. We go inside the carriage and ride off.

"Mommy, why is daddy staying?" I ask.

"He has to help lead an army to protect our Kingdom." Mom explains.

"Where are we going?" I ask.

"We may be heading to Sou-Bo soon at the rate the war is going, but you and your sisters will stay at grandma's place for now. I need to go back and help daddy with the war as much as I can before we leave for Sou-Bo." Mom says.