#4: The King of All
Something about that boy was different. Not only did he have white hair and beautiful eyes, he was different from other kids around his age. Other kids play and run around everywhere, they giggle and they are talkative. But this boy, didn't smile nor did he let out a small voice. This made Kieran doubt, was he mute.
As he went closer to that small boy, a faint sweet smell hit his nostrils, making him halt where he was. Kieran undoubtedly felt being pulled to that small boy. But why?
Kieran shook off those feelings and went close to that white haired boy, who was now again looking out of the window, ignoring the presence of the two men. Kieran stood near him, he only stared at him as he leaned on the wall. While Evrin was only a step away from Kieran, still not being able to digest the fact that a small boy like him, has white hair.
Kieran then noticed all of that boy's facial features. His eyes were blue, but icy blue.
Kieran softly smiled at that boy, even though the boy didn't spare a glance at him. Kieran squats down and says in a very gentle tone. He didn't want to scare the kid.
Kieran Cyril (ML)
What is your name?
Upon hearing his gentle voice, even Evrin was surprised, because he didn't know that his King could speak in such gentle tone.
The boy didn't answer. This made the Vampire King a little awkward. He still kept a smile on his lips. Kieran sighed.
Kieran Cyril (ML)
Are you mute?
Immediately that boy glared at Kieran with his cold eyes. This boy had some guts. But this made Kieran laugh.
Kieran Cyril (ML)
I guess not then.
That boy again looked out of the window. Kieran couldn’t ignore that sweet smell, was it the scent of a flower? It was addictive, and calming at the same time. Kieran could feel his headache, going away.
Kieran Cyril (ML)
I will repeat, what is your name, boy?
He again didn't reply, instead he clicked his tongue. Kieran's patience was reaching its limit. He stood up and glared at Evrin in anger.
Kieran Cyril (ML)
Evrin, get this boy ready, he is coming with us.
Kieran's voice was cold and strict. While Evrin's eyes widened.
Evrin Coddell
Are you sure, sir?
Kieran huffed and only looked at Evrin, Evrin got his answer. He was serious about bringing this boy to the castle.
After sparing a last glance at the small boy, who was now looking at Kieran with astonished eyes, Kieran left the room, leaving Evrin and the white haired boy alone.
Evrin was now sitting next to the driver, in the front seat. While, Kieran and the boy were sitting behind, side by side, in silence. Kieran was leaning on the seat, with his eyes closed, not minding anyone. While that boy was taking glances at everyone, in nervousness. And Evrin, he was of course staring at the boy, mostly at the boy's hair.
With his eyes closed, Kieran said, this time a little colder,
Kieran Cyril (ML)
I will ask again, what is your name?
After not getting a reply, he looked at the boy, and said,
Kieran Cyril (ML)
You wouldn’t want me to ask again.
The white haired boy clenched on his pant's edge. He gulped, he was surely feeling nervous, seeing he was having cold sweat. He slowly mumbled something with his gaze down, but Kieran didn't understand.
Kieran said with a small frown, his eyes still closed,
That boy sighed and repeated his words again, this time louder,
Alaric Atlance (MC)
Alaric, is my name.
Finally he answered the question. But Kieran still didn't get an answer to the question of why he was still getting a sweet smell. He needed to speak to Evrin and Vidalia about this matter, but not now as Alaric was with them. Maybe, they will be able to answer his question.
Evrin Coddell
It's a nice name, it means King of Them All.
Kieran opened his eyes and looked at the boy, who now had a pink hue on his cheeks. Kieran heard him mumbling,
Alaric Atlance (MC)
That can't be.
This again made him knit his eyebrows. Why did he say that? Does he not have any good memories with his parents? He had a feeling, that maybe his parents weren't good to him. Or, he was bullied?
Then Kieran again closed his eyes and said,
Kieran Cyril (ML)
He can't be wrong, he is literally a book worm.
He grinned and after a small pause, he said,
Kieran Cyril (ML)
He is like a walking dictionary.
While Evrin scratched his head and smiled softly. It is a gesture he makes when he is shy or embarrassed.
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