Trapped In Hisstory

His eyes shifted to the corner of his chamber and stopped at the long case clock that was in his room. He stood up. It was time for him to attend to his 'master', Prince Louis Cole.

He remembered the first time he met Cole, a young boy that was in line with his shoulder. His arrogant attitude that the servants disliked, cursing him in secret. But despite Cole's bratty personality, he knows he is a soft child that was just not given the affection from his parents. Absence of parents really has a big effect on people.

He was hoping to get even closer and help Cole with his loneliness, but unfortunately, he has to leave.

He strode across the room to leave through the door. He gripped the knob of the door, but he was nervous to see Alec, especially after the awkwardness between them earlier.

As soon as the door opened, their faces were facing each other, close because he was standing beside the door. Alec's stare makes him go weak. He does not understand what emotions there were on his face; he has always been hard to decipher. 'If I was Charles...would I have known what you were thinking?' he thought.

Alec broke the ice as he moved away from the side of the door and helped Chance to open the door fully. The Valorian was about to grab the knob, but saw his master's hand on it. He coughed, getting the attention of the Crown prince and pull him away from his thoughts. He pointed at the knob. "Your Highness, let me. With your hand on it, I cannot take it. For a knight cannot touch the master he serves too often." he stated, and Chance immediately removed his hand from the knob.

His knight was facing him, but his gaze would not meet his. 'He feels so distant now.' he thought, sad since it was his fault in the first place.

The Valorian knight grabbed the knob and opened it for him, with the other hand extended, signalling for him to go ahead first. He nodded and started walking away from the chamber, with his personal knight following behind him.

Chance could feel his back burning from the stare that Alec is giving him. He could tell that a lot of thoughts are going through Alec's mind. If only he has some ability to read minds then he would not be so worried now.

Going back to the first time he met Alec, the time where he was running away and he bumped into the captain of the knights, he knew that the Valorian has already been having his suspicions about him. Even though that was the case, despite the suspicious looks, Alec still did not fail in serving him. He still continued to look after him, making him feel secure.

"If ever you are having a problem or in a difficult situation, please do not hesitate to tell me."

"No matter how bad it is, I will stand by your side."

The words his knight said to him the first time he arrived in the Palace of Antares. He felt guilty; he has always been guilty. Guilty for hiding the truth, guilty for being too curious, guilty for living Charles's life.

They have gotten far from the wing that Chance stays in; the palace is bustling with servants. Some are in their stations while some are still bundled together, which seemed like they have been lined up earlier and have only been dismissed.

The maids who were walking towards the Crown prince's direction spotted him and immediately lowered their head with two arms raised, "May the Goddess bless your morning, Your Royal Highness." they all greeted in unison.

Chance just gave them a smile as a greeting and continued walking towards the large door that lead outside, heading to the direction of the Venus Wing. The maids carried on with their tasks and started walking, lowering their hands only after the Crown prince is far enough to be seen.

They went through the side door and everywhere outside the palace, there are knights around scattered. Some are running as if they were being rushed, and some are talking to each other. Orders are being passed, and the two could see the knight's expression mixed between curiosity and fright.

Chance could not help but furrow a brow in confusion. "What could be the matter?"

"The Aides of the Royal family ordered the knights to gather." the knight behind him answered.

Chance bobbed his head up and down, implying that he understands, 'Gathering for what reason? Could it be related to the recent incident?' he thought as his mind went back to the kidnapping.

A few more steps and they could see the enclosed garden where Louis is often at. Outside, Chance saw the young prince fuming, the redness of his face are too visible as he yell at the four knights. 'What made him so mad?' he thought and fastened his walking pace, marching towards the five of them.

"What business do you have with my master?" Chance stated when he arrived beside Cole, making them look at him.

The knights were obviously perplexed when Chance called the young prince as his master, but they decided not to ask about it after meeting Alec's frightening gaze. They coughed. "After the incident that happened in this area, we need to make sure His Highness, Louis, will not be put in danger once again."

"But I do not want any knights guarding my territory!" Cole yelled in annoyance, probably his nth time of saying the same line.

"We apologize, but we cannot do that. We have to ensure your safety."

"I told you many times! Sherin and Niro will not let it happen again! No one will dare go to my place ever again!"

"But we cannot be too sur-"

"Do you four have any brains?! After getting their men slaughtered like pigs, do you think they will come here again without a plan? It has only been a day since the incident ended, you fool!" The little prince burst.

Chance put his hand on Cole's shoulder and gave him a light squeeze. The glaring prince looked at Chance and he relaxed, letting out a frustrated sigh. "The aides have ordered for all knights to gather. The presences of the four of you will surely be needed, no exceptions." the Crown prince chimed.

The four knights looked at each other, deciding whether they attend the gathering or guard the young prince. They looked back at Chance with hesitation. "But what about-"

"My knight-" he cut them off. He grabbed Alec Valorian's hand, which caused the knight to be surprised, and pulled him to their side. "is here. He will be with us so the four of you do not have to worry." Chance stated.

Alec was 'slightly' glad to hear those words from his master's lips, but he tried to maintain his blank face and looked away. The knights looked at him with judgeful eyes. The doubt of whether he can do his job is evident on their faces. "Hmm, sir knight, are you sure you can protect them by yourself?" one of the knights asked.

Alec's hand was in the grip of his sword as he look directly at the eyes of the other knight, "Would you like to see if I can?" he challenged and pulled his sword from his scabbard a little bit, just enough for the others to see his blade.

Chance felt the fear of the knights second hand. Alec is not entirely in a good mood. Challenging him would make it a bloody day for them. The knights shook their heads, convinced that the one in front of them was the real deal. "Do not mind what we said, w-we will be in our way." they said with a nervous tone.

The four knights made their way out of the Venus area hurriedly getting themselves away from trouble. Chance caught the young prince smirking while watching the knights leave the Venus' secret garden. 

Louis saw Chance staring at him, and his smirk vanished. He looked away from his servant and shifted his gaze to the knight with a chestnut hair dressed in crimson accents, "You did a good job, Alec." the prince said and tapped the knight on the arm.

Louis Cole went inside his place without even greeting his 'servant'.

Chance was left all silent just outside the entrance. "I know how the wind feels now." he whispered.

He followed his master and went through the little door that lead inside the garden. He saw Cole already sitting up in his favorite spot in the giant tree, reading the book he always brings with him.

Chance cleared his throat and coughed to get his attention. It worked, and the little prince looked at him. "Your Highness, what do you wan-"

"Stop." Cole suddenly cut him off and closed his book. Dumbfounded, he just stared and blinked at his master. "What do you mean, Your Highness?" he asked.

"From now on, your days as my servant will end."

"...Eh?"

"You are no longer my servant, Chance."