Weakness (On Hold For Now)

Chapter 4 Long Awaited Return

Four years later

It was nearing the afternoon when Luna was feeling the exhaustion. How many more events do we have today chole she asked me? Only one more princess and then you have the fall ball this evening I said. thank your lucky stars you're not a princess Luna said sighing.

I am happy for the position I'm in, but you should be as well. You make everything look flawless even when it's had its toll on you I said. you do always know what to say to make me feel better Luna said smiling.

Then let us finish and go for a ride after I said. that sounds heavenly she said as we walked into the throne room. The meeting seemed to drag on for a long time. So many lords coming in with problems. But one lord was making me quite upset with they way he was talking about Luna.

How do you expect a girl to rule this kingdom? She is nothing but a baby breeder. And that is all she would be if it was up to me lord Gail yelled. slowly I pulled my sward out and pointed it at him. Was that a threat lord Gail I asked?

his body grew stiff before he answered. No of course not. I would never threaten the princess he said. I withdrew my sward placing it back to my side. I suggest it stay that way. Say those words again and I will slice out your tongue and feed it to the hounds I said.

chole that will be enough Luna said calmly. I backed down and returned to her side. The choice of how I rule is my choice lord Gail not yours. I will be queen and these decisions will be mine to make. If you have a problem, then you may leave my country and find another Luna said.

after that long meeting I took the princess out for her relaxing ride. She seemed to be more as peace when she was on top of her horse. You seem to be more yourself when you are out riding I said. you have no idea.

I feel so free out here. I never get that at home she said. I've never known a princess who feels so trapped the way you do I said. it's not just about feeling trapped chole. Its that most of the lords in my kingdom think I won't make a great leader.

They think every woman needs a man by her side to rule Luna said. then show them there wrong. I know for a fact that you would make an amazing ruler for Apella. I've seen it in the choices you've made and in the eyes of everyone in the village.

They believe in you almost as much as I do I said. thank you chole. You have been my biggest supporter throughout this whole ordeal. I am forever grateful to you she said. after we returned from our ride I went back to my room to get ready for the ball.

Once I was dressed I escorted the princess out to the front of the castle to greet her guests. I waited by Lunas side as one by one people came up to greet her. Duke Lucas it is so good to see you princess Luna said.

you as well princess. And chole you have grown so much since I saw you last he said. the duke was a very kind man. It is good to see you sir I said smiling. Now. now we are past formalities. But please I have a surprise waiting for you in my carriage he said smiling.

I'll be right here. go have a look Luna said softly. Slowly I made my way to the carriage before I was face to face with rezem. Rezem I yelled happily as I embraced him with a hug. Chole. I am so happy to see you he said hugging me back.

I thought you would like to see a familiar face the duke said. thank you, Lucas. I am forever grateful for this I said. I don't always bring him with me, but I thought it be good to surprise you. now let's get into the ball before they send a search party the duke said.

How long will you be here for I asked as we followed closely behind the princess and duke. For a year. Lucas has business with the king and has agreed to stay for a year to oversee the project rezem said. there is so much I must tell you I said. we will talk later. I have something to tell you as well he said.