Masked Elements

Chapter Two

The three relaxed themselves on the sloping hill of grass.

" There will come a time when I would have to marry for my community's sake" Vahn said, lying on his back and starring up to the sky.

Ykasha, sitting on a nearby rock looked over at him " How do you even know that? I think that would be your brother's job. He's the eldest. "

" I don't know. I just think that I would also be obliged to marry for my family."

" But you're not the heir to your father's throne, Vahn. " Okken said from where he sat.

" You're free. "

" For now, maybe. I have a feeling, someday I won't have that freedom anymore. I just hope I can get to keep you guys when that happens."

" You think too much, Vahn. Tell you what." Ykasha sat up straight.

" If ever that day comes that you would marry not of your free will, Okken and I will try our best to ruin the wedding. "

Would you really do that if you were still here?

Vahn thought of Ykasha and Okken ...