King Augustus looked at Loeri and let out a long sigh. "It"s not that I do not want to tell her… I am just afraid of others finding out." "What stupid thing are you saying? Did you not personally go to pick up Alicia at the main gate? Just this action alone will make people suspicious! Plus if you wait until she is fifteen her ability to accept you at that time will be very low. Because it would mean you have lied to her for half her life! Right now is the best time to tell her. Let her know she has a father that cares deeply for her! You owe her that much! If you want to be Alicia"s father then act like one and protect the daughter you care so much about!" Loeri yelled before snorting and storming out of the room.
King Augustus sat in deep thought. The things Loeri had said made a lot of sense. He knew that only those from the dragon race would talk to him in such a fas.h.i.+on. The prideful dragons always held their friends and their kin dear. This showed just how much Loeri cared about Alicia. "She"s right. Whether I tell her now or later does not matter! But even so, it would be best to keep the status quo. Alicia shall remain here until her coming of age. Otherwise, her path might be hindered if she entered the castle too soon." King Augustus mumbled to himself.
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The next morning, the sun"s warm rays s.h.i.+ned down onto a delicate small face. Alicia"s brow furrowed as she slowly opened her eyes. As the bright light streamed in to wash away the darkness, Alicia quickly covered her eyes with her hand as she adjusted to the brightness. "What happened…?"
"Your awake, that is good!" A gentle familiar voice floated into Alicia"s ear making her turn into the direction it came from.
"Master…." Alicia"s eyes widened! "Your Majesty!?"
"Not your Majesty and not your Master but Royal Father!" King Augustus suddenly declared.
Alicia stared blankly at King Augustus not quite understanding what was going on. "Ummm… Your Majesty, can you please explain?"
Hearing the words "Your Majesty" caused King Augustus to frown. "Let me do this and all should be easier to explain."
Suddenly in front of Alicia"s astonished eyes, King Augustus"s form suddenly turned into that of a very familiar figure. "Does this help explain things a little? Berlin is one of my ident.i.ties for when I go out in the public eye. I originally wanted to wait until you were older to let you know but things are different now and to make things even clearer... For the past three years, you were already adopted by me as my daughter..."
Alicia felt her head growing dizzy. She had never expected that her master who had cared for her so gently was actually the king of Alastine and what"s more, is that he just said he had adopted her many years ago! "Your…. No.. Ma… Royal Father?"
"Mhm! You are the Third Princess of Alastine, Alicia Von Alastine! That is… If you are okay with that. When I did this I never actually asked for your opinion so I know it"s a little late but Alicia will you become my real daughter?" King Augustus asked his expectant eyes looking at Alicia.
Alicia was choked for words. After taking a minute to calm herself, Alicia looked at King Augustus but did not give an answer right away. Instead, she asked: "Why did you not say something sooner?"
"I did not say anything sooner because I was afraid others might try to make use of you for political means. But my actions yesterday might have now sparked interest in who you are for me to personally receive you at the front gates of the capital. But when I saw you that day and how pale you looked I couldn"t control my emotions. Although I only have watched you grow up for a few years. I love you as if you were my blood related daughter." King Augustus honestly explained.
Alicia"s eyes turned red as tears flowed down her cheeks. Ever since she came to this world she had longed for a family. The closest one to her that was like a father figure was her master. Now it turned out her master was actually the King of Alastine and had already adopted her long ago. It was no wonder the King would suddenly show so much interest and care for her. Alicia slowly got up out of bed and walked over to King Augustus giving him a hug. "Although I am a little sad that you did not say anything sooner. I am glad you did not wait too long. Ever since you became my master I had always thought of you as a parental figure in my life. Now that you are asking me to be your daughter my answer is of course yes!"
King Augustus was so happy he picked Alicia up off the ground causing her to yell out in surprise. Blake and Starla both charged into the room when they heard Alicia"s yell. But what they saw was a scene of a father and daughter laughing and smiling. King Augustus looked at the two who charged in and sat Alicia upon his shoulder. "You two best take care of this King"s Little Princess from now on." King Augustus said happily. He now felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
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