The Prince

Night on The Broad Daylight

The night was hanging heavily in the roof where Onew was resting. He was laying on a very large bed, still sleeping soundly when he felt a wet sensation touching his lips gently.

When he woke up, his eyes met those deep blue of Changmin. The Emperor was having his leisure time, his finger swept strayed hair away from Onew's face.

No matter how much he wanted to move, Onew couldn't. His eyes widened with fear and he was hyperventilated from his effort to move his body.

"What's happening to me?" He asked in a strangled voice.

Changmin was still doing what he did earlier, caressing Onew's face gently. "I'm really sorry, Prince Onew..that I need to take this measure to get you. It's because your father didn't want to let you go even after all that we gave him. You have to know, we need you. So much. I need you. And what your father did to me had hurt me beyond repair. Don't worry, I won't do anything to you before the coronation day, so please rest well and be at peace. But you need to remember that you are about to become an Empress of our nation, so you will have to learn about our custom and tradition. A tutor will be sent to you everyday to teach you, and you need to learn fast. You don't know how thrilled I am to have you beside me, to govern our people along with my brother Yunho. I'm sure that in the near future you will learn to appreciate us, not as your enemy, but as your Emperor, your family, and your loving husbands. From now on, you will be a part of me, of my brother, of this household, of this nation. That would be all for now, Prince. Neither one of us will come for you before that day, so if you need anything from us, tell the guards or the maids and we'll provide it for you."

Changmin's expression remained impassive, but the way he stroke Onew's hair gently shows that he actually care about him. He had been blocking Onew's nerve to avoid him from running away, but little does he know that even without it Onew was too weak to run.

"You don't have to kill my family...i would surrender myself if you told me before.." Onew spoke in a strangled voice.

Changmin smiled gently at him. He descended slowly, and placed a tender kiss towards the boy beneath him. Then suddenly a course of warmth spread through Onew's body, he could feel his body twitched and shifted slowly.

"Get some rest, you must be tired after the journey." Changmin stood up and left Onew alone to himself.

That young boy was left shivering and terrified, alone inside that luxuriously decorated room. He was uncertain about what the future can bring, and trying to figure it out frustrate him beyond believe.

Soon the maids were coming to give him what he needs. He was told to take a bath then to get a daily body treatments meant for the bride to be. He felt like a doll being tossed here and there, and he had learnt, more than once, that he must not object.

Everytime he object to their treatment, the maids who was responsible for doing it will get a severe punishment from Yunho. He could not bring himself to see other people suffering for him. Not anymore, even someone who are supposed to be his enemy.

"Your dinner, Prince Onew..you need to get stronger for the ceremony, so the Emperor gave us the instructions to bring you this special meal."

Onew scrunched up his nose looking at the dishes. It was not quite different from what he had during the journey, but they added a shred of chicken meat on his soup. A small portion of rice was added too, but that was all.

"So this is a special meal for a guest in your country. Thank you, i'll eat it well." His words full with venom, and the maids didn't fail to notice.

They stole a quick glance to their Empress to be, looking at his perfectly shaped face, his perfect skin and his lustrous hair.

"We will be outside in case you need us, Your Excellency..make sure you finish your meal, it will make the Emperor happy."