Episode 9

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“So may I ask why you chose to use a black rose for your hair ordainment?

Don’t they symbolize death?” Kai asks as he looks at her hair.

“To be honest that’s only one of the symbolizations for the black rose,

they also symbolize rebirth or a new beginning, but a friend of mine

said that my heart chose the flowers color. So, I can’t be too sure

myself.

“I think I can understand why my brother is fond of you.”

“What do you mean Prince Kai?” she looks at him

“I’m sure you have heard the many rumors that follow Zain, but you see

you’re not only a pretty face; you are smart and as for what I’ve

seen for myself tonight. Along with what I’ve heard about you on

returning to the castle; you are brave and strong you care about the

people within the castle no matter their status. I must admit that I

do find your straightforwardness attractive.” Kai Then twirls her

twice as he pulls her into him then dips her.

“I really don’t know what to say in reply to a compliment like that.”

She looks right into his eyes.

“May I ask to have your company for a little while longer?”

“Sure Prince Kai.”

“Please call me Kai.”

“If you are sure then I will call you Kai.” She smiles shyly

He takes her hand and they walk into the corridor the only light in the

room is from the moon that shines through the opened windows. Spanx

stands still as she remembers seeing this scene before.

“Spanx are you alright?” Kai asks as he looks at her with concern in his

eyes.

“Sorry; yes, I’m alright.” She shakes her head as she rubs her eyes

“Are you sure you’re alright?”

“Yes; it’s just that for some reason I feel like I have been here before;

but that couldn’t be possible.

“What do you mean?”

“It was a dream.” She says as she once again looks at Kai.

He looks back at her.

“It was a dream. There is no other explanation. I followed a young woman

through here she was heading this way.”

Spanx starts to run slowly.

“Spanx wait.” Kai follows after her.

She uses the flashes from the dream as a guide. She makes her way to

where the young woman and the man had met. Before she can get the

exact spot, she is stopped; with one hand, lightly over her mouth so

she doesn’t scream. She turns to look at Kai he lets go as he

points to where she was about to go. Standing there gazing at the

star filled sky Ari stands by himself.

“You always did love this spot; you chose it every time you had good news

to share. I miss you every day Myra.”

Ari uses the air to send a blue and red rose gliding through the still

night sky. Then he walks back into the castle.

“Kai; are you be able to tell me who Myra is?” Spanx asks

“Myra is Ari’s late wife. Eighteen years ago, Ari lost his wife and

child. Shortly after Myra had given birth there was an attack on the

castle from Asriel. Most of the people believe that Myra used herself

as a decoy so the other children could be saved.”

“What happened to the child that belonged to Ari and his wife?”

“It’s believed that before Myra used herself as a decoy for Asriel she left

the child in one of the neighboring villages. The only other two

possibilities are that Asriel took in or killed the child.”

“That’s really sad.”

“Ari did search for the child, for an entire year. Until the king my

father asked him to stop. My father had just taken the thrown in

Asriel’s attack my grandfather was killed.”

“I’m sorry about your grandfather Kai. And for Ari he lost his lover and

his child before he even met it.”

The two of them look at each other.

“Oh please forgive me. My actions where impulsive and I was very rude to

you. I’m sorry.” Spanx bows

“Please raise your head. There is nothing you need to be apologizing for.

Oddly enough we are right where I intended to take you. This is the

tea garden. Nights with a full moon like tonight the garden is at its

peak of beauty.”

When she looks up at him he’s holding a pink rose. He slowly moves and

places it next to the black one in her hair.

“Now your hair ornament matches your dress.” He says with a smile.

“Pink means admiration and gentleness.” She whispers to herself.

“What did you say?”

“I’m sorry; please excuse me.” She turns away and quickly leaves. She

avoids going back to the hall the banquet is in.

Kai looks at the moon. Left feeling confused about what happened he too

leaves.

The two of them both enter their own chambers.

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