Blossom in Full Bloom (Book 4: The Pink Blossom Series)

Enemy in my Own Castle

Kat came to me in my office, to report on the conversation. "So I have good news and bad news. My question is do you want all the details? Or just the short and sweet version?"

I don't really care what version, I just want to know. I sighed. "Well, out with it."

"Okay then. Good news: Minato performed his part perfectly. Bad news: Your Father now considers you an enemy of the crown."

My Father is against me?! I can't fight my Father! How could I?! I ran my fingers through my hair in complete frustration.

"Minato did his best to try and get your Father to see reason, but his mind was already made up." Kat continued.

"Noo....This can't be happening..." I mumbled to myself. I was still in complete shock and horror, by this.

"Your Father also said that your next action would be taken as hostile and would be treated accordingly."

In not many cases, did I feel fear. But at this moment, I couldn't help it. My Father has always been my pillar of protection, someone I can always count on. But he is my enemy?! I can't rely on him anymore. I feel alone all over again.

"What do you want to do?" Kat asked. She seemed a bit calmer than I would have expected.

Even though, he is against me, I still need to do what I feel is right. That is helping the people. They need me. Everyone that I helped, has not only been grateful to me, but they have also been given another chance. I think about all the chances that I have been given, the people deserve it too. "I need to finish what I started, hopefully my Father will come around."

"If you want my opinion, I doubt he will. Minato tried reasoning with him and he didn't budge."

I can't stop what I am doing. Then I will do what I must. "If that is what it takes... Then so be it." I said to myself.

"What?" Kat heard me, but didn't understand what I said.

My eyes made contact with hers. "If we can't change his mind, then we will have to do it, without his approval."

"Are you sure that's wise?" Desti asked.

"What choice do I have?" I wasn't really asking. I am left with no other option.

"Well, if you still want to keep doing this, then I'm with you." I was relieved to know that Kat was going to back me up.

"Desti?" I could count on him too right?

"I'm in, but maybe I should stay here and cover for you." Desti suggested.

That would make sense. If my Father found out, I don't know what I would do. "That's a good idea."

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The next day we left the castle, on our usual routine visits. I found a bunch of guards in a town beating on a poor peasant.

"You owe money, pay up!" One guard said.

"I don't have anything to give. Please have mercy!" The poor man pleaded.

"You think the Lord cares about that?! He demands that you pay up or suffer his wrath. You think you are any more important than any other peasant?"

"I have given all I can." He defended himself, before being pounded to the ground.

I've seen enough! I cannot let this go on, anymore. I ran across the roof top and jumped down in front of them. I took my stance. "Release him!" I demanded in my hero outfit.

"The Red Whirlwind!" The guards were stunned by my appearance.

"I won't say it again!"

They didn't waver in their resolve. "We have our orders and if you should interfere, you will have to suffer the consequences."