The Broken Prince

"It is also with honor to be able to be included in a group with such drive and devotion to such vision. Although I am very much appealed with the display of such attitude, we all know that every positive things comes with a set-back and I am afraid that this time, I am the problem." My face dropped and my eyes went empty. Those who are seated on the table whose face looked very much so lively before was now replaced with an expression with worry and confusion. Closing my eyes, I sighed and lowered my gaze that I now, was facing the plain table.

"Why do you say so your majesty? How can be the likes of you be the problem. Even if so, how come you became the problem? Putting royalty and problem in the same sentence does not make any sense your majesty." Leo spoke ever so confident.

"A royalty can become ever so useless if one possesses no power." The room went dead silent as everyone else stared at me with a shocked expression. I could see Pearl's lip tremble as tears was starting to pool in her eyes. I smiled sadly at her before looking down. I clamped my hands tightly as the same went for my eyes that are clamped shut..

"This has been the utmost top priority of the royal family in the kingdom of Archea. Keeping such news as a secret. And I am afraid that now is the time that I face the judgement of those who come to such knowledge in my situation. Although this is not the official release of such secret that is why I ask each and everyone of you to keep this as a secret up until the day of the clash is present. Now if you have something to say, it's best to speak out now so that we can elaborate further on our plan after this." My voice was calm but sounded defeated at the same time. I dared not to raise my head as I am scared to see the disappointment on their faces. Moments passed with just in awkward silence. It seems as no one knows what to say and I can totally understand as if I was there, I'd have the same reaction.

"I have no such problem with such as I know not as your subject but as a person that despite the lack of magical ability, I am very much convinced that your mental capacity to pull everything through is top notch. And even if I did have something to say, I'd still keep my mouth close as who am I to defy such high ranked individual. This is the work of the gods so questioning such means questioning the highest form of supreme authority power." Pearl spoke as she got onto her feet as she harshly wiped the tears on hers eyes.

I smiled at her as I did not expect such reaction from her. My eyes gazed the others and it felt like a huge thorn was taken of my chest. Everyone looked at me with a smile as their eyes held a gaze that says they understand. Tears pooled on my eyes and I wasn't able to hold them back as they came running down like the stream of happiness that I am feeling at the moment.

"Thank you. Everyone. I am grateful, I don't even know how to feel. I'm happy and grateful. Thank you." My voice was shaking as I mustered those words while tears came running down continuously on my cheek. Pearl walked closer to me and offered a hug to which I gladly took. Soon enough, everyone was hugging me and my heart was filled with the warmth that they are giving.

"Estimate the underestimated!" Vexxanna shouted to which we laughed at. We talked about other things as we started to settle down from my crying scene. I came to know that Pear can create waves that can momentarily drown enemies as Vexxanna can summon lightning. Leo on the other hand is able to control animals within a few minutes and Delvin can create an earthquake in a specific region. I was very much amazed by their abilities. No wonder that their the top student of the academia as they definitely own up to their image with their heads held up high.

We then went on to discuss the path that we are going to take inside the arena. The discussion took longer than I thought as when I looked at the window, the sun has already disappeared and the surrounding was already dark. We kept on discussing our move inside the arena and I never thought that brainstorming with strangers can be so easy. Everyone had very great ideas that provides very helpful benefits. I also laid out the plan that I and Jean secretly made. It was the main plan as the others were added to it to further enhance the success rate of the plan.

"I still can't believe how this was planned by you alone. This is most likely to give us our win on a silver platter! This- I- wow, I am speechless! You are indeed a prince your majesty. Very much so impressive." Delvin spoke with admiration in his eyes. I only smiled at him and secretly looked at Jean who sat in the corner ever so quietly. I gave him a faint smile to which he gladly returned. We discussed even more until we decided that we had to go and rest.

"Everyone, take a good rest as we will have our training tomorrow! Looking forward to see everyone in the training grounds!" Vexxanna spoke. We all said yes and left the room together. We separated at the hallway that leads to the royal quarters where Leo pleaded to go with me.

"Your majesty please! I won't make a fuzz in there! I just wanna see how your rooms look like!"

"Eurgh! You are such a disgrace Leo. Compose yourself! I apologize on his behalf your majesty." Pearl spoke while glaring at Leo who said his apologies to me with a sad face. Vexxanna and Delvin laughed at him secretly but Pear shushed them both.

"If I can, I would Leo but the grandmaster would give proper sanctions not only to me but to everyone and that might delay and interfere with our training. I'll let you in here someday but not today." My voice was in a soft tone as I explained things to him. Thankfully he understood the situation and smiled.

"I best be off now. I'll see you tomorrow!" I waved my hand as I walked deeper into the hallways. They yelled their good nights which made me laugh. I walked towards my room with a smile. It was already pretty late at night so no one was on the hallways aside from the guards. I assumed that the others were already asleep. I still can't face them now for particular reasons. I smiled as I entered my room. It was quiet and then I remembered Nate. I looked at the table beside my bed and saw a tray of food. I walked towards and felt that it was cold. This was delivered here a few hours back. I sighed as I figured that he may be upset. I'll try and talk to him tomorrow as if this goes on, I'll feel even more guilty. I have never hid things with Nate and this was y first time. I sighed as I picked the tray and placed my hand over it. I felt my palm going hot as I placed it at the top of the food.

After a few minutes, the food seemed like it was freshly made now. I ate quietly and decided that I was going to tell him tomorrow. I know that he can be trusted. I myself should know that by now, he is not the one that I am upset with what I did later today. I did the same night routine and then got into my pajamas. I jumped into the bed and nuzzled into my pillow.

"Don't worry Nate. I'll tell you everything tomorrow. And I'll also apologize for how I acted. I just hope that you are not that upset with me."

I smiled as everything went according to plan. The way how everything fell into place like a total puzzle. It is the first to happen such in my life, for everything to finally come my way. I rolled to my side and flicked the lamp off before I threw the comfortable blanket over my body before staring at my ceiling.

"Ancestors, I'll make you proud." I said before my eyelids felt heavier with each and every second passing. I just hope that this, whatever it is that is happening now, with things going my way, I hope that they don't cost too much. I sighed and closed my eyes before I drifted into my comfortable slumber.