The White Hair's Red Prince

Lachke

I fell down unto my knees as I hear him use one of his last breath to call my name. And I wondered to myself, what kind of human being does this to an innocent man? I cried and cried and cried. Sorrow filled deep within my veins; To watch someone I love, die in front of me. It was traumatizing. I put my hand on his cheek and stuttered, "Why? Just why?" I snuffled and screamed out, "Help! Please! Help me!" as loud as I could. But then I remembered the village burned down and I don't know where the people went. 

"Alix. I packed all the stuff you need. Take Mari and Rocco and go far into the woods. Remember, I'll be watching you with your father in heaven." I cried as loud as I ever could as Master O coughs up blood. And with his last breath, he whispered, "The light is the answer, not the direction." He slowly put his hand on my hand and closed his eyes. I wanted to stay longer but I knew I couldn't.

I went upstairs to my room and saw a bag packed with my clothes and everything. I went downstairs to carry Master O's body into his room because I didn't have the courage to leave him there. After that, I went outside to grab a pretty flower from his garden and put it between his hands. I prayed to god one last time and realized that I never thanked Master O. I felt like my heart just broke into a million pieces as I shed tears of pain and sorrow.

I hopped on Rocco and we went to the woods. It was almost dusk. 

We walked for about what felt like hours already. We stumbled upon a beautiful lake. It had a sweet lemon scent. The water shimmered because of the moonlight. It felt very welcoming so, I thought we would stay for the night. Rocco, Mari and I slept with nothing to eat. It was late in the evening but it didn't feel cold for some reason. 

The next morning, I woke up early because I knew there was no time to spare.  I hopped on Rocco and we went our way. A couple minutes wondering in the woods, we found a road leading to a couple of houses that I could see in the distance. We walked down that road and I was astonished of what I had saw. It was a giant castle; It looked miraculous. I walked around the streets, hoping I would find something useful. 

While I was walking, I noticed people were staring at me. I mean, I don't blame them. I'm girl who has white hair, riding on a black horse with her eagle, flying beside her.  

I was getting hungry and so were Rocco and Mari so, we stopped at a small fruit store to get a bite to eat. I hopped off and searched for money in my bag. I bought five apples and thanked the little lady. I went outside and heard trumpets and men shouting "All hail King Leyn! All hail King Leyn!" I looked over and saw a young-looking man. He had shiny black hair, similar to Rocco's. I'm pretty sure he's a spoiled brat. *sigh* This reminds me of Master O, he always tells me not fall in love with brat-looking men. 

In the corner of my eye I think I saw the king staring at me. Well, can't say for sure. 

As I was walking, I could hear the ladies talking about how there's going to be a ball tonight and how they were more exited to meet the king. 

I stopped at a crepe shop and asked the man where I was. The man looked at me and said, "Oh! You're in the Kingdom of Lachke, dear." He paused. "Your hair looks wonderful, It almost reminds me of someone." He smiled. What a sweet old man. I chuckled and said, "Thanks sir."

"Well, rumors are going around that some "dangerous" men will be there. There have been a lot of kidnappings recently that they almost canceled the ball." 

I was intrigued by what he said. I almost had a thought about going to the ball to investigate. 

"Say, is there a place I could stay?" 

The man told me that there was a cheap cottage down the street. I gave my thanks and went my way. The crepe was indeed delicious.

Hello! I am deeply sorry that these parts don't really have romance:( but I swear, just a few more parts and then I'll get on it. Worth waiting in my opinion. Have a good day!!!