𝓕𝓵𝓪𝓶𝓮 𝓞𝓯 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓯𝓲𝓯𝓽𝓮𝓮𝓷

Within the week he didn't go out, the Hwang Kingdom came for a visit. He was glad he got to see his friends, the princes and princess of the Hwang Kingdom. Chenle was mostly with Jisung, being a bit more careful with him, since his sickness was advancing. One of those night, the Queen summon everyone's presence in the discussion room. All of the princes and the princess were there, sitting through the rectangular table in silence. Jaemin was next to his brother and Jeno, while the royals of the other kingdom were at the other side of the table.

"The King and I discussed some issues, and we have came to an agreement" The Queen started. "One pair of you will get married" she said. Everyone's eyes went big. It was obvious that YuLin would be the bride, and one of the princes of the Na Kingdome would be the husband. And Jaemin already knew who was the chosen one.

"YuLin, Jaemin, you will be getting married next year, and then Jaemin will ascend to the throne" said The Queen. YuLin's eyes went big with happiness, while Jaemin only felt something breaking in him.

They moved to the dinning table and had dinner all together, Jaemin and YuLin sitting together at the center to the table. When dinner was done, Jaemin went to his room alone, more desperate than ever.

"It can't be! I can't get married to YuLin" he said, tears threatening to spill. He stopped them, only feeling the pressure on his chest of anger. Not soon later, Jeno knocked the door and entered.

"What are we gonna do now?" he said in disbelief. Jaemin was on the verge of just going crazy. "You need to tell HeeSook" said Jeno, concerned on how would both act.

"I can't Jeno, I can't, I won't marry YuLin" said Jaemin firmly. Jeno looked confused and concerned.

"But Jaemin... how are you going to do that?" said Jeno. "You can't... the decision has been made" Jeno said looking down.

"No matter what I won't. If the decision doesn't change, then... then I'll run away" said Jaemin, looking towards the big garden outside de palace.

"You- you're joking" said Jeno seriously. "you're the next in line for the throne!" said Jeno. "We need a king" he said not believing his ears.

"Jisung's here, i know he would be a grate king" said Jaemin believing in his younger brother.

"Jaemin... you know Jisung is sick..." reminded Jeno, looking down. Jaemin's eyes went soft with pain. Jeno was right, he couldn't just run, that was a childish thought.

The next morning, Jaemin came rushing to his mother's throne room when he saw that no one was there.

"Mother, you can't do this! You can't make me marry YuLin!" said Jaemin desperate. His mother made an 'oh is that so' face.

"What is the meaning of this, Jaemin?" the Queen asked patiently, but strongly. Jaemin gulped, what would he tell her? 'haha i'm in love with phoenix mom'? certainly not.

"I don't want to marry her" said Jaemin firmly. "and I won't" he said. His mother looked at him annoyed. He didn't have choose in this, she was the Queen, and he was still the prince.

The Queen took a deep breath, closing her eyes when she inhaled and opening them while she exhaled. Her face was serious, making her beauty show. "Listen Jaemin, I don't know what has gotten into you, you go out every day, Jeno backs you up every time I ask him, and now this? Are you meeting someone?" the Queen said angry, but in a low voice. Jaemin's heart skipped a beat. The Queen was waiting for his replay as she saw him.

"I'm not meeting anyone, and I just don't want to marry her! She's like my little sister, I can't see her in a lovingly way" Jaemin excused. He knew his mother wouldn't buy it, everyone knew that they had a thing for each other some time ago.

The Queen took another deep breath, she looked at him strongly. "You are going to marry YuLin, you want it or not! dismissed!" she said angry. Jaemin stood up and left the throne room angry. Was this really his destiny?