Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams Chapter 34

"That's when I thought of you, tell me Lyn do you still think your family doesn't care about you?" Gabrielle asked, her tone serious .

Lyn knew Gabrielle was her Eldest brother's fiance and that maybe she shouldn't tell her too much . But she already knew that brother and Gabrielle fought on this matter before . She felt terrible that they had to fight because of her . But from the very start, Gabrielle said her circumstances were unusual .

"Did you know? About Brother . . . "

Gabrielle looked down, "Forgive me . I wanted to tell you . But I wasn't sure how to phrase it . I don't get it myself . Queen Orthez didn't have to take it this far, and the method seemed a bit familiar . Between those people around you, only one person could do something like this . So I asked him directly . "

" . . And what did he? . "

"He told me it's for your own good and in the future, you'll thank him," Gabrielle shook her head, "I don't think it's right . I've always thought Queen Orthez was a wise woman, but now I'm questioning her ability to discipline her eldest son . She gave him full reigns on this matter . "

"Brothers in charge completely? He didn't just suggest the idea?" Lyn asked eyes widened surprised .

Gabrielle looked over at Andrew and nodded .

"I hope you don't mind me saying so but whenever it concerns you . Your brother always acts a bit strange . . . " she trailed off, "I used to think that maybe he had a sis-con like Prince Kotaro . "

Lyn almost choked on her drink, "That's not funny . "

Gabrielle smiled, "But it is true that he dotes on you a lot . "

Lyn looked down and sighed, "I'm actually a bit afraid of my brother . "

"Afraid?"

"I don't know what he's thinking . I'm aware that many elites hide behind a mask and don't mean anything they say . They do this to protect themselves due to their status . Some wish to suck up to others, bribe them or have other purposes . The elite world does not have solely pleasant things . I learned this a long time ago . However, the look in his eyes scares me . My brother, he will do anything to protect this Kingdom . He will use any means . "

That's why the idea of her taking the throne never once crossed her mind . Why would it? There's somebody like brother around who will dedicate his whole life and do anything for the throne . Lyn is sure that Mother would do the same too . Such dedication, she doesn't have it .

"But, you truly care about the people Lyn . Whenever I go out into town, I hear people speak about you . "

"That's because they don't know I am a Princess . Once they learn of that, then they'll definitely turn against me," Lyn could say this for sure because of all her visits to the town . Many people are grateful towards her Mother Queen Orthez . But just like any royal Queen, many are dissatisfied with her, especially amongst the town people . Anybody connected to her Mother will share her hate .

She took a deep breath before she continued, "There were times where I played with the idea of exposing my identity . It would be easy to show them I'm a Princess too . But each time, General Adrien and Pupillam would advise me otherwise . "

That's right . No matter how good those two are to her, Lyn knew that there are certain boundaries that they will not cross .

"Do you dislike it? Being a Princess?"

Lyn laughed, "I practically live the life of a commoner . But it's true that these shackles weigh me down . I'm not you're average Princess, but I'm still a Princess . I can't escape my duties nor my bloodline . I wonder if this has anything to do with it, but my heart cries out to the people . I want to help them . "

She doesn't understand it herself, but for as long as she could remember . Lyn has always held such deep feelings for the town and the people in it . It's not just limited to the town people too . But the servants, the Knights in the castle . Whenever she hears people complain, Lyn always thinks to herself . If only there is a way she could help them .

"The reason you want to go outside so badly, I see . "

For the next few minutes, Gabrielle doesn't say a word, and Lyn thought she offended her . But eventually, she spoke up, "This is why I think you'll become a good Queen . "

"Eh?"

"Though you express it a lot differently than your mother and Andrew . You love and care for the people in the Mist Kingdom just as much as they do . Would you not say that's enough to become a ruler?"

. . . .

By the time she returned, it was already late . The skies had turned black . It looked like Allen wanted to say something to her, since he lingered by her door for a few minutes . But eventually, he left . Lyn then recalled what happened earlier and thought to call after him, until she spotted Kazuya fast asleep on her couch . For the last few minutes, she had been staring at him .

She wondered why Kazuya kept coming to her like this . Ever since what happened during the opening day, he always drops by at night . Is he afraid that people will chase after her again? That's the only thing that comes to mind here .

Her thoughts broke off when he stirred awake, "Mmm? Lyn?"

"Hello, intruder . "

Kazuya laughed, "Hello adorable Princess, hey why don't you join me?"

Lyn looked at him puzzled, but then Kazuya grabbed hold of her arm and pulled her up . Kazuya wrapped his arms around her protectively .

This was a first for Lyn somebody nestling her in their arms; it felt oddly comfortable for her . Does this count as hugging too? Ever since she learned the warmth of another person, Lyn discovered herself growing increasingly more and more curious . Especially since it's Kazuya, Rhys told her that Kazuya isn't like him . He seldom hung around girls .

Lyn can tell from his clumsy behavior . Still, Lyn gently moved a strand of loose hair from his face .

"Are you tired Kazuya?"

"Yeah, sorry I'm not good company right now . "

Lyn shook her head, "It's okay . " She doesn't mind even if he doesn't talk much . Just spending time with each other like this, safe and away from harm's way makes her very happy . Lyn wondered if Kazuya felt the same .

These days he is busy with a lot of things . Lyn heard from Pupillam that Kazuya has slacked off a lot on his duty as the Sound Kingdom Ambassador . The deal he made with her eldest brother was him ensuring he fulfill those duties . It made sense then, why eldest brother lifted the restrains with her . Her brother liked those people who fulfilled their duty after all .

Still, Kazuya did not make such a deal about coming here when he's obviously tired . She knew he made the choice himself . Lyn wonders what she meant to him . Why does he go so far for her?

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