Bond Within Us
Chapter 1: Troublesome Father
Head Maid
Your Highness! *trying to stop me from walking*
Head Maid
Please maintain your dignity your highness!
Azer Hera Blaise
silence! *shove her*
Azer Hera Blaise
Dignity shouldn't matter at a time like this!
My name is Azer Hera Blaise of Blaise, a small kingdom in the middle Contenent.
Guard
Y..your Highness! *surprised and nervous*
Azer Hera Blaise
(someone who's in disguise)
and i am the Princess of this poor kingdom. how troublesome
Azer Hera Blaise
open the door *impatient*
Guard
b..but His Majesty said no one is to enter!
Azer Hera Blaise
i said open the door! *i shove the guard and kick the door open*
Arthur Blaise
*hiccup* Azer! My precious daughter! *hiccup*
Azer Hera Blaise
*keeping her anger*
Greetings your Majesty
If i were to say, Blaise is a peaceful kingdom... not until this king of mine got addicted to gambling.
Azer Hera Blaise
*grab his collar*
Arthur Blaise
*hiccup* oh azer don't *hiccup* grab me by the collar. *hiccup*
Azer Hera Blaise
oh? *enraged* you don't like it? your majesty?
Azer Hera Blaise
after causing such trouble??
Azer Hera Blaise
how dare you build such gambling houses!
Azer Hera Blaise
BY BORROWING MONEY FROM THE VAUDWALKER WHEN YOU'RE THE KING OF BLAISE!!!!!
Head Maid
y..your higness calm down! *kneel*
Guard
your highness please keep your cool down! *kneel*
Arthur Blaise
Arg. stop shaking me Azer, you're making me dizzy *thud*
Head Maid
His Majesty has fainted, your higness
Arthur Blaise
(someone who's drunk)
Azer Hera Blaise
*enraged* that's because he drank too much! bring him to the Palace!
Head Maid
Yes your highness!
How can the King be addicted to alcohol and gambling?!
Antero
*enter* Your Higness. *bow down* what should we do about the today's council meeting?
Azer Hera Blaise
oh! the meeting! *massage her head like having a headache*
Azer Hera Blaise
Tell them I'll attend the meeting on His Majesty's behalf.
Azer Hera Blaise
When will my brother coming back?
Antero
it will be 3 days from now Your Highness.
Antero is my Father's right man, his family is the most trusted man the Blaise have.. they've been loyal for the past decades.
[At the Palace Meeting Room]
Councilor 1
Your Highness, our national debt is increasing every single day.
Councilor 1
we have to deal with it right away!
Azer Hera Blaise
you troublesome father, you're getting in my nerves *murmuring*
*BANG!* *door slams open*
Arthur Blaise
*drunk* Greetings my Councilors!! the brain of Blaise Kingdom!! *hiccup*
Azer Hera Blaise
Take away the King right away!!!! *rage*
Antero
please pardon us Your Highness, dear Councilors.. we'll taking His Majesty right away!
god damn father! you're giving me such headache!
brother come back early and share the burden with me!
Councilor 1
Your Highness about the debt?
Azer Hera Blaise
hmm. first, Focus more on trade.
Azer Hera Blaise
since the volume trade is increasing, if we control it well, it will greatly benefit Blaise
Azer Hera Blaise
Give our full support to the guilds!
Councilor 1
As Your Higness command!
Azer Hera Blaise
good, we're done here
Azer Hera Blaise
You are all dismissed
(The Councilors make a bow of respects and leave the meeting room)
Everyone is worried about the soaring debt.
Cyra Zakira Blaise
Sis! you're frowning! *pop out from nowhere*
Cyra Zakira Blaise
father again?
Cyra Zakira Blaise,
my little sister
Azer Hera Blaise
I'm fine, he'll come to his senses soon enough.
Margaret
Your Highness.. His Majesty is looking for you.
Margaret
yes. he sent me to bring you in haste
Azer Hera Blaise
why is that?
Margaret
I don't know the details but he sober up when the letter arrived
Azer Hera Blaise
a letter?
Azer Hera Blaise
Father.... *entering the hall*
Antero
Azer! Cyra! my precious daughters come in
Azer Hera Blaise
what's the fuss about? *impatient*
Arthur Blaise
Aiya, nothing much my dear daughter *smiling*
Azer Hera Blaise
you're acting odd, it makes me nervous *suspicious*
Arthur Blaise
why are you getting nervous when i, your father is just adoring my daughter.
Cyra Zakira Blaise
*hollow* because you have a long history creating troubles.
Arthur Blaise
Ha-haha *awkward* my dear children can be mischievous at times ha.. ha..ha
Azer Hera Blaise
So, why did you want to see me?
Arthur Blaise
Oh yes about that, the thing is-
Arthur Blaise
Azer, you're turning 18 in this year correct?-
Arthur Blaise
but i haven't said anything yet?
Arthur Blaise
but- *puppy eyes*
Azer Hera Blaise
my answer is still no. I'm not going to get married, wait for brother to come back and all the debts of Blaise will be paid.
Arthur Blaise
oh but i already applied for you, i already sent it to the Royal Palace *Pleased*
Azer Hera Blaise
WHAT?!! *rage* *grab her father's collar*
Azer Hera Blaise
How can you do such things without telling me first!!!?
Antero
alas. *in his thought* "poor miss Hera, having such troublesome king*
Cyra Zakira Blaise
alas. that's what he do always. *rolled eyes*
Father looks startled as i grip his collar and let go of it.
He babbles on, making up excuses
Arthur Blaise
y..you said you wanted to save the Blaise!
Arthur Blaise
d..do you see? t..this marriage could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain power and a husband! hitting 1 bird in two stone -- *nervously laugh*
Cyra Zakira Blaise
it's hitting 2 birds in 1 stone *hollow*
what should i do? the application has already been sent under His Majesty. there's no turning back, Arg!!
Arthur Blaise
oh.. azer? *nervous*
Azer Hera Blaise
alas. when will this event going to happen? *calm*
venting my anger to him is futile, I'd rather think something to save the Blaise without getting married
Arthur Blaise
it will be 7 days from now at the Capital, Royal palace!
Azer Hera Blaise
oh okay.. then I'll leave first Your Majesty.
Azer Hera Blaise
*bow for respect and leave the hall*
Arthur Blaise
is she mad at me? *sad*
Cyra Zakira Blaise
of course she is, *incredulous* you know most that she doesn't want to get married het you decide on such things.
Antero
alas, Your Majesty you need some rest..
Margaret
Let the Young Lady to have some time to think and cool down
Cyra Zakira Blaise
and wait for brother to comeback for another Scolding
Chapter 2: Saving the damsel
Kalinea
you're Frowning Hera! *steal the cup of beer*
Azer Hera Blaise
that's mine!
Kalinea
is it Uncle again?
Azer Hera Blaise
*sigh* as always...
Kalinea
so what trouble did he do this time?
Azer Hera Blaise
*explained to her the entire things*
Kalinea
*shocked* Uncle is getting bold *laughs* Hera you're getting married!
Azer Hera Blaise
I'm not. *serious*
Azer Hera Blaise
I, Azer Hera Blaise! will save my kingdom no matter what! --- except of getting married
Kalinea
so what's your plan?
Azer Hera Blaise
oh I'm planning about failing the so called contest *drank her cup of beer*
Kalinea
how are you going to do that? *curious*
Azer Hera Blaise
*grin* who knows what's inside of Azer Hera's mind
Kalinea
*shivers* *nervous* everytime you have that kind of expression it gives me chills
Azer Hera Blaise
*chuckles* nah, it's already late i should head home now.
Azer Hera Blaise
*walking endlessly*
hm.. what should i do about this contest?
if I'm not mistaken, many woman from different kingdoms had been invited at the Royal Capital.
ugh! i might see Alena *rolled eyes*
that spoiled princess of the Pavilloc
(shadow under the bushes towards the forest)
Azer Hera Blaise
what's that?
Azer Hera Blaise
*follows*
I'm sure someone enters the forest!
no one is allowed to enter this forest at this hour
Azer Hera Blaise
*follow sneakily*
Azer Hera Blaise
*Surprised*
swords?! someone's fighting over there!
Azer Hera Blaise
*following the sound of swords*
???
Kill the two of them! no one should live!
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
Your Highness!
Mr. Handsome Stranger
Urgh! *leaning on the tree trunk*
Azer Hera Blaise
*observing*
1 is wounded while 1 is heavily wounded!
should i help them or not?
Azer Hera Blaise
alas, this is there fight why should i bother?
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
Who sent you!?? how dare you ambush the Prince!?
???
Your Prince needs to die!
but they will die if i leave them! i came from the family of knights! Aaahhh!!!
Azer Hera Blaise
*stand up*
Azer Hera Blaise
*walk from the back*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
..... *turn his head*
Azer Hera Blaise
*pick up his sword* let me borrow it for a moment
Mr. Handsome Stranger
*suspicious* who are you?
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
*turn its head* *surprised*
Azer Hera Blaise
ah! watch out! *attack the enemy head on*
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
*startled*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
.....
alas, i should mind my own business next time.
but I can't just watch someone dies
I'm the Princess of Blaise after all and this is my kingdom!
Azer Hera Blaise
How dare you shed blood in the Blaise Kingdom!
???
mind your own business!
???
kill them!! alongside with her!
Azer Hera Blaise
alas, how troublesome! *charge to the enemy*
Azer Hera Blaise
1..3...4..6..7
???
(all lying on the ground heavily wounded)
Azer Hera Blaise
do you need them? they're still alive
Mr. Handsome Stranger
your skills are formidable. *serious*
Azer Hera Blaise
*walk towards him*
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
*draw his sword*
Azer Hera Blaise
put it down. *serious* is this how you repay your saviour?
Mr. Handsome Stranger
Kalil..
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
*put his sword down*
Azer Hera Blaise
here. *handing it's sword* you have such beautiful sword.
Azer Hera Blaise
it suits your handsome face *murmur*
ahhh! he's handsome! i love those blue eyes of him! fair white skin!
although it's night, his beauty is so stunning
Mr. Handsome Stranger
are you done looking!? *serious*
Azer Hera Blaise
*back to her senses*
Azer Hera Blaise
*hollow* how grumpy
Mr. Handsome Stranger
.....
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
thank you for saving us young lady..
Azer Hera Blaise
ah! that's nothing! I'm just a Princess who's saving the damsel in distressed! *proud itself*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
damsel? *enraged*
Azer Hera Blaise
you're heavily wounded Mr. Handsome stranger *come closer to him*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
w...what are you doing! stay away! *bashful*
Azer Hera Blaise
no! *serious look*
luckily i always bring some ointment with me, cause i love engaging with fights and i get scratch sometimes
Azer Hera Blaise
here! *put the ointment on his hands*
Azer Hera Blaise
*rip her lower dress*
Azer Hera Blaise
let me have a look at your wounds
Mr. Handsome Stranger
why should i? *serious*
Azer Hera Blaise
oh? *grip his wound*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
Aaah!!
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
Your Highness!
Mr. Handsome Stranger
what the hell are you doing!!??
Azer Hera Blaise
I'm testing if you're able to withstand it
Mr. Handsome Stranger
you!!
Azer Hera Blaise
*forcedly ripped his clothes* you're so noisy!
Azer Hera Blaise
do you want to die by losing your blood?!!
Mr. Handsome Stranger
*enraged* *in his thought* "how dare you woman ripped my clothes!"
(Hera's soul inside) *nose bleeding* ohh shit such beautiful body!
I'm so bless to see a beautiful man's body for the first time!
ahh! my pure eyes are no longer pure!
Azer Hera Blaise
(in reality) *calm*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
hiss!
Azer Hera Blaise
*applying the ointment on his wounds*
I'm fine if i can get married to him!
that stupid father of mine! alas
at least i see this beautiful man before i go to the Capital
Azer Hera Blaise
*bandaging his wounds*
Azer Hera Blaise
You two... are not from here right?
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
erm.. yes
Azer Hera Blaise
walk straight ahead from this way and you'll find a port there.
Azer Hera Blaise
if you want to use a boat that way, if you want to ride a carriage this way to the Central Plaza
Azer Hera Blaise
Staying here in the forest is dangerous, so you should leave here as soon as possible, it's too dangerous here
Mr. Handsome Stranger
why is that?
Azer Hera Blaise
oh.. there's some wondering hungry wolves here at night.
Azer Hera Blaise
*starting to walk away* it's late! i have to head home, careful you two!
Mr. Handsome Stranger
wait!
Azer Hera Blaise
*turn* hm?
Mr. Handsome Stranger
y..you... what's your name? *shy*
Azer Hera Blaise
*smile* remember your saviour's name! Azer Hera Blaise of Blaise Kingdom! *turn its back and walk away*
Mr. Handsome Stranger
Blaise....
Mr. Handsome Stranger
*in his thought* "didn't expect we will meet again, and in this such situation"
Mr. Handsome Stranger
*smile*
Mr. Hoodie Stranger
Your Highness, let's go..
Chapter 3: The Young Lord
Shasha
My Lady! it's time to wake up! *knocking at the door*
Azer Hera Blaise
*moan* come in...
Shasha
My Lady, hurry up and get up! or you'll be late!
Azer Hera Blaise
hm.. *sat up* late for what?
Shasha
eh? did you forget? today is the Prince's return from the Capita!
Azer Hera Blaise
*surprised* what?! i thought it will be after 3days?!!
Shasha
My Lady? His Majesty announced it last night at the dinning hall
Azer Hera Blaise
Ugh! *recalled last night* right.
Shasha
your bath is ready My Lady..
Azer Hera Blaise
okay.. *stands up*
[Blaise Castle, Dinning Hall]
Cyra Zakira Blaise
Good morning sister! *eating her fill*
Azer Hera Blaise
morning *sit*
Arthur Blaise
oh my Azer good morning!!
Azer Hera Blaise
morning...
Azer Hera Blaise
[someone who's still want to sleep but force to wake up early in the morning]
Kalinea
*enters the Dinning hall*
Margaret
You're early today, Lady Kalinea
Kalinea
hm! *smile* I'm going to the North Capital for a visit
Azer Hera Blaise
going to visit Daijhie?
Cyra Zakira Blaise
it's written on your face sister Kalinea! *giggles*
Kalinea
stop making fun of me Princess Cyra *sit down*
Azer Hera Blaise
Is Uncle recovering well?
Kalinea
yeah, after months of recuperating he'll be back
Azer Hera Blaise
good, tell uncle to comeback fast and replace this foolish king here
Arthur Blaise
(the foolish king)
Arthur Blaise
(his inside self) *crying* my daughter hates me *heartache*
Kalinea
*chuckles* Uncle should come to his senses soon or else Hera might abandon you someday *teased*
Arthur Blaise
*heartache* my dear daughter loves me, it won't happen *fake crying*
Cyra Zakira Blaise
*rolled eyes*
alas, why do i have such a childish father.
but true.. i love him too much that I can't bear to abandon this foolish king..
if mom is still alive,.. *sad*
Head Maid
Your Majesty, the Young Lord has arrived
Cyra Zakira Blaise
brother is back!
[Blaise Castle, Corridor]
Azer Hera Blaise
Brother...
Cyra Zakira Blaise
Brother!! *run towards in his embraced*
Justin Akihiro Blaise
My Princess! it's been a while! you grow taller
Prince Justin Akihiro Blaise
1rst child of King Arthur Blaise.
Cyra Zakira Blaise
really?!
Justin Akihiro Blaise
yes *smile*
Arthur Blaise
oh my Akihiro! *crying* you're back!
Justin Akihiro Blaise
Greetings Your Majesty *bow in respect* please maintain your dignity father *embarrassed*
Azer Hera Blaise
alas, nothing's new.
Justin Akihiro Blaise
i heard everything, you did a great job your highness.. *teased*
Azer Hera Blaise
stop it, now you're back you should share the burden.
Justin Akihiro Blaise
*chuckles*
Kalinea
ah! Brother Justin! it's been a while!
Justin Akihiro Blaise
*surprised* Kalinea! how's Uncle? and Daijhie?
Kalinea
Father is doing well, and I'm about to go to the North Capital to visit him.
Justin Akihiro Blaise
that's good.. let's not stand in the way let's go inside.
Justin Akihiro Blaise
WHAT?!
Antero
well.. Young Lord please calm down
Justin Akihiro Blaise
Father! you promised you won't meddle in Azer's marriage, why did you decide things on your own? *scolding*
Arthur Blaise
b..but i..it is the only way to revive the kingdom... *excuses*
Justin Akihiro Blaise
of course not! i told you to wait for me and we'll fix this.
Cyra Zakira Blaise
(someone who tell the entire trouble that the King cause)
brother dotes on me, he never meddle in my private affairs and protects me.
Ever since mother dies, Father became like this.
Brother force to study in the Capital..
and it's been 5 years now.
Antero
Your Majesty, you have a Council meeting today.
Arthur Blaise
okay I'm coming!--- *got cut off*
Justin Akihiro Blaise
no, I'll go! stay right here! you won't go to the Palace and gambling house!
Justin Akihiro Blaise
no buts!
Azer Hera Blaise
Brother I'm coming too!
Justin Akihiro Blaise
*nod* let's go, don't let Father out of the Castle
Antero
Yes, Young Lord. *bow for respect*
[Blaise Palace, Meeting Room]
COUNCILORS: Greetings to Her Highness and Young Lord
Justin Akihiro Blaise
Don't stand on the ceremony, let's begin.
Councilor 1
Half of the soaring debt has been cleared Young Lord, as of now we still have a remaining debt at the Vaudwalkers
Justin Akihiro Blaise
How's the trade doing in our guilds?
Councilor 1
we did what her highness command about focusing on the trades, but still not enough to pay the debts
Justin Akihiro Blaise
i see.. then invite all the Merchants of our Kingdom to the Palace. also, you may start spreading connections in our neighbor kingdoms for big trades of resources
Councilor 1
As your command.
brother deserve to be the one who leads them, alas may our kingdom be prosperous again
Councilor 2
Young Lord, we are now lack of workers that affects the harvest of resources
Justin Akihiro Blaise
pay them handsomely, divide the small land in the west side for our workers, also decreased the tax for everyone
Councilor 2
as your command
alas, then now i can go to the Capital without any worries.
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