The Broken Prince

"Can we use the money kept in the royal vault for the kingdom?" I asked as we were walking towards my room which is a few turns away.

"Technically, we can your majesty."

"That's good. Inform the guards to get ready. I'm going to whip this kingdom back into shape starting this midnight." I spoke and entered my room without turning my head.

I sighed and dropped my body on the floor and was about to take a quick nap and wake up at eleven but someone was knocking at the door. Normally being a prince, I would not answer it but since now I am residing as king, I have to think that every approach that is directed to me is important and my decisions could directly affect the kingdom. I opened the door and sighed when I saw Zoren.

He did not bother for me to open the door as he let himself in before yelling;

"You're residing as king!?".

I sighed and closed the door before going back on my bed. I am not in the mood to talk right now and him questioning me might tick me off as I am already in a bad mood.

"What were you thinking-"

"Pleas, Zoren. If you are going to say the same things that the royal council did, then I will ask you to leave because I will no longer lend my ears to the same sentences again. All I need now is your support and if you can't give that to me then please leave." My voice was quiet as I spoke tiredly with my eyes closed.

Silence was the only thing between us for a few moments before I felt that the bed dipped. I heard a sigh and I know that it was Zoren's. He did not speak any further but just stayed beside me on the bed quietly. I unknowingly dozed of to sleep as I figured that I might need to close these eyes for now as they won't be getting some sleep for a while.

"Your majesty. It is time for you to wake up." My eyes fluttered open tiredly and caught a glimpse of the royal advisor on my bedside along with Zoren who looked like he himself just woke up.

My gaze caught a view of the clock and it was already 11:30 in the evening. I ordered them to go out, including Zoren who now seemed to understand and has settled with my decision.

I took a quick shower, something that I wasn't able to do in the past few years which was spent in my room alone as I spent every hour in despair. But I shall no longer live that way. Mother shall not fall short of her expectation towards me. I shall become the person that she visioned to be.

When I finished, I did the usual routine which consisted of brushing my teeth and grooming myself. I picked the usual attire that I usually go for but then figured that they were not quite fit with me being king. My hands skimmed through the fabrics that I have not touched for a very long time.

I stumbled upon a suit that reminded me of something. It was not like every other suit that I had which had minimal details. This one wanted to go all out and I vividly remember who wanted this to be made. She said that she wanted me to wear this when I am ready. Not when I am going to be king or to be married but when I am ready.

It was in red velvet that symbolize the deep burning hellfire that the kingdom relies on. Every part had so much detail in it which shouldn't come as shocking to me as it was mother who had this made. The thought brought a faint smile to my face, first one for today or ever as I remembered how mother used to be so very intricate and strict with details. She was the one who organized events in the kingdom as she never found the one who gave his satisfactory results beside herself.

There was a badge etched on the very fabric of the suit which symbolizes the kingdom. There were diamonds engraved on it and I could see the faint detail of my name on the badge. I smiled as I knew that it was mother who had this idea.

Despite fully knowing the responsibility that I am going to take in such a young age, despite feeling very scared, nervous and anxious, I for one. For the first time since mother's departure, I did not feel alone as I know that she was here with me and the suit that she had made for me was like something that I needed for a very long time. It was as if she knew the things that were going to happen and that somehow put me at ease. Mother already had her bet on me since the beginning, she may not have said that but I just know because I am her son and my mother is no stranger.

"Your majesty, we should be heading out in a few minutes." I heard the royal advisor from the outside. I sighed and quickly started to slip into the suit. When it was on me, it felt very perfect and warm. Just as how mother's hug felt. I looked at myself in the mirror once more before I started to walk, headed for the door. That was up until I saw a paper dropped to the floor. It fell from the plastic which was covered on the suit that I was now wearing.

I picked it up curiously and turned it around and found that it was a letter. It had the seal of the queen, my mother. I immediately opened it with care and pulled out the full length paper which contained a writing that I for sure know is my mother's writing.

"Hade, it is with a proud heart that I congratulate you to wherever you are now. I told you to wear this suit when you are ready and look at you know. I do not know how far out you are in the future when you read this, maybe I'm still alive or maybe I am no longer so but nonetheless, that shouldn't matter for wherever I am, know that I am always with you. My darling prince, your mother is so proud. I do not know what came to my mind when I had this suit made for you, maybe it's a mother thing? Who knows. As I am writing this, I am currently in bed beside your father who is snoring like he's the only one in the room. My precious treasure, mother love's you with everything she has. This suit may not be the typical thing to give you as you already have so many but dear Hade, let this suit be the armor that you are going to wear wherever you are headed. You are not alone my child as mother is always with you and your father will be to. Never fear the future Hade for whatever destiny you have, it is for you and it will surely be great. Love, Beautiful Mother Fera."

I sniffed as I wipe the tears which was now falling down from my eyes. Mother always knows how to get into me but it is with sad regrets that it now seems that only her, she is the only one that is going to help me through this journey as her husband has no longer have the will to live and serve the kingdom he ought to protect. I placed the paper on the table carefully before heading out. All of a sudden, I now feel that I can take on every challenge the future has in store for me.

"Mother, guide me along with the great heavens above that now glimmers idly."

I opened the door and came face to face with Zoren who now wore something new which means he too changed his attire and the royal advisor who looked at me with her mouth agape.

"That's the suit that Queen Fera had made for you isn't it?" Zoren looked at me with a very joyful smile and teary eyes. I nodded at him and looked at the suit once more with admiration.

"I knew she was very picky about this one judging from the way the details of this suit speak to me like I was a much lower and insignificant life form from it." He spoke as he wiped a tear away. I snickered at his comment which he was quite shocked as I too am. It was the first time since mother's demise that I have felt this energized.

"Well then, now that the time has come, let us start the revival of this kingdom who shall not fall into its doom of ruins, just as how it's previous king is rotting in his."