Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams

Lyn averted her gaze, "I apologize," she muttered, "Even if it was just for a minute, I doubted you . "

Ralph shook his head, "It is only natural for you to be doubtful . Right now, it is difficult to trust people; you do not know who your enemies are . You cannot distinguish between foe and ally . However, if it is you, Lyn, I do believe you"ll be able to tell who it who is on your side no matter how difficult the circ.u.mstances are . "

Lyn"s eyes widened when she heard such words from him . He can"t be serious .

"You flatter me; I have no such ability . "

Lyn felt his hand brush across her hair locks, and her eyes widened . Did he just…touch her hair? Rather, Ralph"s hand still lingered there, "Indeed if it"s you, I have no reason to worry . Although, I am afraid of you getting yourself injured . "

"Prince Ralph," she muttered .

"From now onwards, please count on me as one of your allies . "

. . .

- Mansion Gardens -

The mansion gardens were fairly small in contrast to the castle, but for Lyn it was beautiful . She seldom came to places like this . But now that she has, she wants to absorb the beauty . However, right now wasn"t the time for that . A deep sigh pa.s.sed her lips as she evaded Allen"s gaze . Even if he was mad, did he have to drag her away from Prince Ralph? She doesn"t appreciate anyone dragging her along .

"If you told me you were coming, I"d have sent somebody to fetch you," Allen trailed off and then she suddenly felt him drape his cloak over her shoulder . Ah…

"I wanted to surprise you . "

Allen nodded, "You must be cold; I"ll get you something warm to eat . "

The people loitering around outside noticed what was going on . Some murmured and looked over . Lyn caught words like "mistress" and "shall we inform the Lady inside?" Lyn, however, dismissed them, she isn"t doing anything wrong . She"s formally engaged to Allen, so what is wrong with her coming here?

The Wind Kingdom"s second Prince was treating a mysterious girl who had yet to take off her mask in such a kind manner . It was not unheard of for Allen to treat people with kindness . Unlike her brother, he often smiled - though it was his business smile . However, showing such kindness towards a particular girl?

"Did you come here alone? I don"t see the General or your aide . "

"I came here with Rhys . "

Allen flinched at that comment, his eyebrows scrunched up, "Are you unharmed?"

Lyn realized what he meant a second later, and she looked away, "He"s not that unreasonable," though Rhys often experimented with many girls . He"s never tried to do anything like that with her . Though he has gotten unreasonably close at times and often stole a kiss whenever she let her guard down . Then again, it"s her fault for getting too absorbed in her practice to forget her surroundings, "Apparently, you have a fiance . "

Allen sighed, "I see, is that why you came?"

"I don"t appreciate being treated as a fool . When I asked your relatives, everybody seemed nervous - so exactly what is going on?"

"Do not misunderstand; I am simply dealing with her father right now . She conveniently drops by during those meetings, so rumors started . My family don"t know about the deals; I"m not sure what their thoughts are on the man"s family . So I haven"t mentioned it . Their strange behavior must be because they believe the rumors and think I"ve taken an interest in another woman . "

Lyn liked this part of Allen the most; he doesn"t hesitate to say what he is thinking . She knew if she came here and demanded answers, he would give it to her .

"You must be tired; you can remove your mask . "

"Ah, but," Lyn looked around, "There are still people here . "

Allen raised his hand and in a second - the crowd in the area seemed to diminish, "Your using magic?"

"I"m simply using my wind to lead them to a different direction, and inserting a "this is a forbidden area thought," into their minds . "

"You have memory magic too?" Lyn asked curiously .

Allen"s lips curve to a smile, "Indeed, most members of the royal family are capable of more than one magic,"

Lyn pouted, "I know that much . "

"Pardon me; I didn"t mean to offend you . "

He"s always so stiff and formal, even when he"s trying to joke around with her . Still, Lyn had to admit that in contrast to when they first met, he"s become a lot kinder . When they first met, he was so stiff and formal . But once in a while now he would show her a warm expression .

"Who is that woman, and how is she connected to you?"

"You don"t believe my earlier explanation?"

"I"m sorry, but," Lyn apologized, "I feel like something is wrong . "

"You don"t have to apologize; I understand your unease . Lately, we haven"t spent enough time together . But then again, you have a boyfriend now . Surely my position as your fiance isn"t important anymore?"

Lyn flushed red at his words; she felt ashamed . Allen thinks she doesn"t like him and prefers Kazuya . While she isn"t sure exactly what feelings she had for Kazuya right now, it probably isn"t as strong as the one she had for Allen . At least for now anyway, Lyn reached over and gently caressed his cheeks, "Say, can I ask for a hug, Allen?"

The man seemed surprised at her request, "This is a public place . "

Ah, of course, he responds this way . The last time he hugged her must have been a once in a lifetime opportunity . Allen has never once treated her as a woman .

"I apologize, I am not very good with these things . If it"s a hug you want, I shall give it to you . "

"That"s not it," Lyn muttered .

However, Allen suddenly pulled her into his arms, "I truly do apologize, I did not mean to ignore you this whole time . I saw you the moment you entered the room . "

"You should have said something . "Lyn averted her gaze, I apologize, she muttered, Even if it was just for a minute, I doubted you . Ralph shook his head, It is only natural for you to be doubtful . Right now, it is difficult to trust people; you do not know who your enemies are . You cannot distinguish between foe and ally . However, if it is you, Lyn, I do believe youll be able to tell who it who is on your side no matter how difficult the circ.u.mstances are . Lyns eyes widened when she heard such words from him . He cant be serious . You flatter me; I have no such ability . Lyn felt his hand brush across her hair locks, and her eyes widened . Did he just…touch her hair? Rather, Ralphs hand still lingered there, Indeed if its you, I have no reason to worry . Although, I am afraid of you getting yourself injured . Prince Ralph, she muttered . From now onwards, please count on me as one of your allies . . - Mansion Gardens - The mansion gardens were fairly small in contrast to the castle, but for Lyn it was beautiful . She seldom came to places like this . But now that she has, she wants to absorb the beauty . However, right now wasnt the time for that . A deep sigh pa.s.sed her lips as she evaded Allens gaze . Even if he was mad, did he have to drag her away from Prince Ralph? She doesnt appreciate anyone dragging her along . If you told me you were coming, Id have sent somebody to fetch you, Allen trailed off and then she suddenly felt him drape his cloak over her shoulder . Ah… I wanted to surprise you . Allen nodded, You must be cold; Ill get you something warm to eat . The people loitering around outside noticed what was going on . Some murmured and looked over . Lyn caught words like mistress and shall we inform the Lady inside? Lyn, however, dismissed them, she isnt doing anything wrong . Shes formally engaged to Allen, so what is wrong with her coming here? The Wind Kingdoms second Prince was treating a mysterious girl who had yet to take off her mask in such a kind manner . It was not unheard of for Allen to treat people with kindness . Unlike her brother, he often smiled - though it was his business smile . However, showing such kindness towards a particular girl? Did you come here alone? I dont see the General or your aide . I came here with Rhys . Allen flinched at that comment, his eyebrows scrunched up, Are you unharmed? Lyn realized what he meant a second later, and she looked away, Hes not that unreasonable, though Rhys often experimented with many girls . Hes never tried to do anything like that with her . Though he has gotten unreasonably close at times and often stole a kiss whenever she let her guard down . Then again, its her fault for getting too absorbed in her practice to forget her surroundings, Apparently, you have a fiance . Allen sighed, I see, is that why you came? . I dont appreciate being treated as a fool . When I asked your relatives, everybody seemed nervous - so exactly what is going on? Do not misunderstand; I am simply dealing with her father right now . She conveniently drops by during those meetings, so rumors started . My family dont know about the deals; Im not sure what their thoughts are on the mans family . So I havent mentioned it . Their strange behavior must be because they believe the rumors and think Ive taken an interest in another woman . Lyn liked this part of Allen the most; he doesnt hesitate to say what he is thinking . She knew if she came here and demanded answers, he would give it to her . You must be tired; you can remove your mask . Ah, but, Lyn looked around, There are still people here . Allen raised his hand and in a second - the crowd in the area seemed to diminish, Your using magic? Im simply using my wind to lead them to a different direction, and inserting a this is a forbidden area thought, into their minds . You have memory magic too? Lyn asked curiously . Allens lips curve to a smile, Indeed, most members of the royal family are capable of more than one magic, Lyn pouted, I know that much . Pardon me; I didnt mean to offend you . Hes always so stiff and formal, even when hes trying to joke around with her . Still, Lyn had to admit that in contrast to when they first met, hes become a lot kinder . When they first met, he was so stiff and formal . But once in a while now he would show her a warm expression . Who is that woman, and how is she connected to you? You dont believe my earlier explanation? Im sorry, but, Lyn apologized, I feel like something is wrong . You dont have to apologize; I understand your unease . Lately, we havent spent enough time together . But then again, you have a boyfriend now . Surely my position as your fiance isnt important anymore? Lyn flushed red at his words; she felt ashamed . Allen thinks she doesnt like him and prefers Kazuya . While she isnt sure exactly what feelings she had for Kazuya right now, it probably isnt as strong as the one she had for Allen . At least for now anyway, Lyn reached over and gently caressed his cheeks, Say, can I ask for a hug, Allen? The man seemed surprised at her request, This is a public place . Ah, of course, he responds this way . The last time he hugged her must have been a once in a lifetime opportunity . Allen has never once treated her as a woman . I apologize, I am not very good with these things . If its a hug you want, I shall give it to you . Thats not it, Lyn muttered . However, Allen suddenly pulled her into his arms, I truly do apologize, I did not mean to ignore you this whole time . I saw you the moment you entered the room . You should have said something .