Forever Begins

Chapter 12: Departure

       Morning came Gabriel immediately prepared for the day he rushed like the wind and woke up his friends, to his surprise they were all up and ready for the day. So Gabriel invited them to depart with him back to the kingdom. Clarisse was still with them she was seen by Gabriel and Gareth looking happy and very close to Jacob. Jacob was even putting his arms around her, Gabriel and Gareth were wondering if they were already a couple.

      They arrived at Ana's house, Gareth once again left them to get Jane. Gabriel was proud of Gareth for this was the first time he saw him care for a girl. Ana went out of her house to mert Gabriel, she surprised him as she was already prepared for departure. Gabriel was so glad to see Ana allowed to come with him. He embraced her so tightly never wanting to let go. They held the embrace so long till Jacob butted in teasing.

"Hey lovebirds can you continue this next time?", Jacob said.

Gabriel and Ana laughed then said, "Maybe your right Jacob but you should try it too sometimes."

    Jacob blushed as Clarisse stared at him wondering what he will do, suddenly Gareth arrived with Jane holding his hand.

"What are we waiting for shouldn't we leave already", Gareth said.

Gabriel replied, "I agree we are already behind schedule let us get the horses."

      So the Gabriel's company rode off with their wives to be. Gabriel realized they all fell in love with mere commoners. All of them after all has defied the law the king decreed. When night came they decided to camp for the night. They built tents and a campfire to heat themselves for it was very cold in the night.

      Gabriel and Ana had quality time together they looked very sweet. They were talking about how would the kingdom treat them.

"I don't think we will be accepted as we would like them to.", Ana exclaimed.

Gabriel wondered, "Why do you say that?"

"The law is the king's word and well respected by others to follow." she replied.

Gabriel said, "Let them follow the ridiculous law should we follow something thats wrong I think not."

"What if something happens the punishment would be death", Ana said back.

Gabriel smiled then said, "Then let us die together and let God judge us according to what we have done."

          Gabriel company slept through the cold windy evening. As morning came the company immediately packed their things and got up to leave. During the trip Gabriel's friends became more fond of their matches he saw smiles on their faces he has never seen before. Gabriel felt happy for his friends once again, they saw from afar the walls of the city. As they neared the city they were met by dozens of guards. They all kneeled before the Prince showing utter respect and honor. Gabriel wondered what these men would do if they found out that his love is a mere commoner. They headed to the palace where the king is sitting on his throne, Gabriel became nervous every step they make towards the palace.

      Gareth and Jacob noticed him looking very nervous so they tried to comfoet him.

Gareth said, "You do know that we also disobeyed the law so you shouldn't be afraid."

Jacob agreed with Gareth then said, "He is right Gabe if your going to die we all die."

      Gabriel knew his friends were right they all disobeyed the law he knew that this moment could instantly start a revolt between him and his father. As he opened the door to the throne room he saw his father sitting wearing his crown holding his golden scepter. Gabriel approached the throne and kneeled before his father, his father looked at him defiantly showing no gladness nor concern for him. Gabriel was saddened by his father's reaction but he needed to overcome his fears.

     Suddenly Gabriel's father spoke after looking the women with Gabriel. His father was wondering about this women and asking himself who could they be. So he asked Gabriel while scowling at him endlessly.

"Who are these women you brought in my palace walls.", he said angrily

Gabriel replied with all his courage mustered within him, "These women are going to be our spouses whether bound by law or not. I've had enough of your rule, you have let this kingdom be brought to ruin."

King Galahad answered, "You insolent boy the last thing I would want is to have my son defy me but here you are already defying me."

         Gabriel already feeling the fumes of his father's hatred this made him more sad. All he ever wanted was to seek his father's approval but it made it worse. He knew all hope for his father's love for him was lost.

King Galahad then shouted angrily, "As King I hereby banish you from my court take your companions with you and these filthy peasant women." King Galahad paused then looked at Gabriel and said, "As my son I will not give you a punishment of death your mother would hate that."

  So Gabriel and Ana along with their companions left the King's court. Ana noticed Gabriel was so very sad and feeling hopeless how could he not for his only family won't even accept him. Ana tried to comfort him so he would cheer up.

"Don't be sad I am sure your father would rethink his decision.", Ana said.

Gabriel answered back, "Will he? He aphas already banished me that cannot be undone."

Ana then said, "Then let us find a new home we cannot linger here or people will wonder why a Prince stays outside the palace too long."

       So they all decided to go and leave the Kingdom once again. Gabriel feeling lonely and angry at his father was determined to go back. When he does go back it will be war or chaos. He knew that his father will remain like this forever until he dies the thought only saddened Gabriel more. He just knew this day was a say of uneasy departure now off to a land unknown.