Princess Shirayuki of Akigaya

Epilogue 1: Princes

The fourteen years old prince, with strawberry blonde hair and emerald green eyes, was truly loved by everyone. Even though he was a bit of a rascal at times, he brought smiles to everyone's face no matter the circumstances, and that even applied to his uncle, King Izana. The young prince couldn't help suppress his adventurous and mischievous nature, after all he inherited that from his parents.

Although today seemed to be an ordinary day like any other, the prince was particular excited with the arrival of a special guest. His cousin from Akigaya was arriving to Clarines with his parents, Queen Milya and King Jun. The two princes being the same age were best of friends, and they always looked forward to every summer and holidays when they reunited and got to spend time together.

"Rin you will chock if you don't eat slower." Spoke Izana as he watched his nephew gulp down his toast and reach for his orange juice.

Rin Wistaria finished swallowing his breakfast before giving his uncle a bright smile, "I'm all done. I'll be heading out now."

Izana chuckled at his antics as he watched the young boy get up from his chair.

"Rin there you are. You are up early today." Spoke a familiar caring voice.

Rin turned to see his mother, Shirayuki with his three years old little sister as they both made across the dinning room. He made his way to his mother and kissed her cheek in greeting and then he gently caressed his sister's smiling face. The three years old with light pink hair and blue eyes, stretched her little hands out and Rin immediately took her into his arms. Shirayuki smiled at how good Rin was with his little sister and at times very protective as well.

Rin twirled his sister around playfully, "Good morning Hannie." He greeted as she delightfully giggled back.

"Again!" Hannie spoke and Rin complied.

"Rin did you finish your breakfast?" Asked Shirayuki as she saw his empty plate and glass.

"Within seconds in fact." Izana answered with a grin and Shirayuki sighed with a soft smile.

"Good morning." Greeted Zen as he entered the dinning room, bringing a smile to both girls.

Zen kissed Shirayuki on her cheek as Hannie stretched her hands out for her father. He took his daughter in his arms as she hugged tightly around him. Zen then disheveled his son's hair and Rin smiled at his dad before nudging him away with a grin.

"This is rare." Spoke Zen to his son, "You are usually the last one to wake up."

"I got somewhere I want to be." Rin explained.

Shirayuki and Zen smiled knowingly before they replied at the same time, "Please be careful."

Rin smirked, "You know I always am." He then turned and ran out of the room.

"Should I call Obi?" Shirayuki asked worriedly as she looked at her husband.

Zen only chuckled, "Don't we always?"

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"Prince Rin! I found you!" Spoke a thirteen years old girl from the balcony as she spotted the prince on top of the nearby tree.

Rin smiled at the red-haired girl with bright yellow eyes. She was wearing her knight apprentice uniform and her hair was pulled back in a high ponytail.

"Good morning Annie." Rin greeted as he stood up on the branch.

"Good morning prince." Annie answered back as she climbed the railing and made an attempt to jump onto the tree.

Unfortunately she didn't make it to the branch, causing Rin to quickly react and jump forward to rescue her. Rin landed on his feet with Annie in his arms. The girl blushed, feeling conscious of his warmth and her position.