Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams

The tense atmosphere felt very suffocating, and Lyn s.h.i.+fted in Kazuya"s arms uncomfortably . While being in his embrace made her feel safe and warm, like usual . Due to the current situation, she couldn"t enjoy things while Lyn understood that her brothers don"t exactly get along with each other . Lyn didn"t think there was a grudge of any kind between Eldest Brother and Kazuya . After all, he handled that previous mess without injuring Kazuya, and he even entrusted her to Kazuya . The one Eldest Brother seems to dislike is Rhys . So, why do things feel awkward right now?

Lyn knew it was not just her imagination either when it came to these matters she was very sharp .

After a while, Kazuya spoke up and broke the silence . He let"s go of her, " It seems like Prince Andrew has something valuable to discuss with you today . I guess I could leave you two for a bit . "

Eh? Ehhh?

Lyn looked at Kazuya puzzled . Despite that deadly atmosphere just now, he isn"t going to do anything but this? She tugged on his sleeve, stopping him from leaving .

"I want you to stay . "

Eldest brother is right, and she no longer fears him . However, Lyn didn"t want to hear any important news without Kazuya anymore . She no longer wants to do her brothers bidding on that matter anymore . Lyn no longer wants to spy on Kazuya, the two of them are in a healthy relations.h.i.+p now . She doesn"t want to keep any secrets from him .

Andrew walked over to the window and leaned on it, "Now then I shall be the one asking the questions . Tell me, either of you two . What do you think of this Kingdom?"

Lyn blinked, surprised at his words . What does she think of this Kingdom?

"It"s a beautiful town, with the nicest group of villagers I"ve ever seen . "

Kazuya?

"But?" Andrew edged forward .

"It needs reformation; Queen Orthez current rule will not do . The people living here are very friendly, they will not hate or discriminate against a person without a valid reason . "

Wahhh- wait, that"s a dangerous line though Lyn thought the same . Mother is an excellent ruler, but the way things are now in the Mist Kingdom, more conflict will arise than peace . This is why she doesn"t think her Mother can become the Empress . "Being a good ruler is not necessarily a good thing," Lyn learned this over the years . After seeing and interacting with the village people in person, Lyn understood . Mother is good at ruling, but she cannot unite everybody under her rule . People obey her because she"s good at being the Queen, not because they respect her .

Instead of getting mad, her eldest brother simply nodded, "You are not wrong . Why do you think I shadow Mother and help her? It is to dispel the damage . "

"Queen Orthez is not responsible for this, she had a vision for peace, and the townsfolk thought well of her . "

Andrew smiled, "So, you are aware it was my father who made a mess of things?"

"The previous king, King Nate"s Reformation of the previous rule did not go well . Corrupt individuals slipped into the current government because he wished to uphold his family traditions," Kazuya explained .

But, the reason why Uncle Nate made such a mistake was because of her . Lyn didn"t want to bring that up though; she knew if she spoke up about it, then Kazuya would surely change his mind about her . It was because of that time she got kidnapped . Uncle Nate rushed to save her - right in the middle of when they were reforming the government system .

"The previous King may have committed a mistake, but he was not a bad man," Lyn spoke up, "He did not mean to disrupt people"s peace . People fail to see the truth just because of one mistake . They forgot all about how hard he fought for them, just because of the corruption . "

Andrew reached over and patted her head, "Thank you," he whispered softly so only she could hear it, "But father"s mistake lead to this mess of a situation now . It leads to Mother being slandered and attacked everyday . Even as his son, I know better than to make excuses . "

"Eldest Brother . "

"Despite all this corruption, Lyn loves the town and its people," Kazuya suddenly said .

"I know . "

"The amount of dedication your sister has to the people is the same amount as a ruler of your country should have . "

"Hm, are you saying the throne should be pa.s.sed to Lyn?"

"That"s not my decision to make . But all of you would do some good and learn from Lyn . "

Lyn looked at Kazuya alarmed, learn from her? She tugged on his arm, "Kazuya, what are you talking about? The things I know regarding the Kingdom are very little . "

"But even with such limited knowledge, you strive and do your best to learn more . You"re doing it for the people, even though you"re not exactly the studious type . "

That would have sounded a lot better if he didn"t say the last part .

Lyn shook her head, "Even so, I don"t wish to become a ruler . I have no interest in the throne," it"s true that she wants to help the people . She wants things to change, but Lyn intends to change things as "Lyn" and not as the Princess . Not with any fancy t.i.tle attached to her name .

"But, if Mother wished for you to take over . Would you refuse her?" Andrew asked .

The question startled her, why is he even asking her that question? There is no what it"s, the heir to the throne is him and not her . But when Lyn looked into her eldest brothers eye"s, all she saw was his earnest gaze . "He"s serious about this, but why?" Lyn thought . Mother may be kinder to her these days . But she knew full well that Mother still treated her existence as a curse . Even if her ident.i.ty gets revealed, Lyn knew her current situation would not change . However, as she thought this, Lyn recalled something she overheard recently . Even Prince John"s attendant said the same .

These rumors about her taking the throne, where did they come from?

"You see, Lyn, what the Mist Kingdom needs right now is a good ruler . Not somebody who is just good at ruling, but somebody with kindness and compa.s.sion towards the people . Mother and I are quite heartless, and we have a hard time understanding peoples emotions . But it"s not like that with you . While you make your mistakes, and can"t completely read everybody - there is not one human alive who can read people completely . But unlike us, you are more," he paused and thought for a bit before he said, "Human . "

" . . . "

Lyn didn"t know what to say . What is brother getting at by saying all this?The tense atmosphere felt very suffocating, and Lyn s.h.i.+fted in Kazuyas arms uncomfortably . While being in his embrace made her feel safe and warm, like usual . Due to the current situation, she couldnt enjoy things while Lyn understood that her brothers dont exactly get along with each other . Lyn didnt think there was a grudge of any kind between Eldest Brother and Kazuya . After all, he handled that previous mess without injuring Kazuya, and he even entrusted her to Kazuya . The one Eldest Brother seems to dislike is Rhys . So, why do things feel awkward right now? Lyn knew it was not just her imagination either when it came to these matters she was very sharp . After a while, Kazuya spoke up and broke the silence . He lets go of her, It seems like Prince Andrew has something valuable to discuss with you today . I guess I could leave you two for a bit . Eh? Ehhh? Lyn looked at Kazuya puzzled . Despite that deadly atmosphere just now, he isnt going to do anything but this? She tugged on his sleeve, stopping him from leaving . I want you to stay . Eldest brother is right, and she no longer fears him . However, Lyn didnt want to hear any important news without Kazuya anymore . She no longer wants to do her brothers bidding on that matter anymore . Lyn no longer wants to spy on Kazuya, the two of them are in a healthy relations.h.i.+p now . She doesnt want to keep any secrets from him . Andrew walked over to the window and leaned on it, Now then I shall be the one asking the questions . Tell me, either of you two . What do you think of this Kingdom? Lyn blinked, surprised at his words . What does she think of this Kingdom? Its a beautiful town, with the nicest group of villagers Ive ever seen . Kazuya? But? Andrew edged forward . It needs reformation; Queen Orthez current rule will not do . The people living here are very friendly, they will not hate or discriminate against a person without a valid reason . Wahhh- wait, thats a dangerous line though Lyn thought the same . Mother is an excellent ruler, but the way things are now in the Mist Kingdom, more conflict will arise than peace . This is why she doesnt think her Mother can become the Empress . Being a good ruler is not necessarily a good thing, Lyn learned this over the years . After seeing and interacting with the village people in person, Lyn understood . Mother is good at ruling, but she cannot unite everybody under her rule . People obey her because shes good at being the Queen, not because they respect her . Instead of getting mad, her eldest brother simply nodded, You are not wrong . Why do you think I shadow Mother and help her? It is to dispel the damage . Queen Orthez is not responsible for this, she had a vision for peace, and the townsfolk thought well of her . Andrew smiled, So, you are aware it was my father who made a mess of things? . The previous king, King Nates Reformation of the previous rule did not go well . Corrupt individuals slipped into the current government because he wished to uphold his family traditions, Kazuya explained . But, the reason why Uncle Nate made such a mistake was because of her . Lyn didnt want to bring that up though; she knew if she spoke up about it, then Kazuya would surely change his mind about her . It was because of that time she got kidnapped . Uncle Nate rushed to save her - right in the middle of when they were reforming the government system . The previous King may have committed a mistake, but he was not a bad man, Lyn spoke up, He did not mean to disrupt peoples peace . People fail to see the truth just because of one mistake . They forgot all about how hard he fought for them, just because of the corruption . Andrew reached over and patted her head, Thank you, he whispered softly so only she could hear it, But fathers mistake lead to this mess of a situation now . It leads to Mother being slandered and attacked everyday . Even as his son, I know better than to make excuses . Eldest Brother . Despite all this corruption, Lyn loves the town and its people, Kazuya suddenly said . I know . The amount of dedication your sister has to the people is the same amount as a ruler of your country should have . Hm, are you saying the throne should be pa.s.sed to Lyn? Thats not my decision to make . But all of you would do some good and learn from Lyn . Lyn looked at Kazuya alarmed, learn from her? She tugged on his arm, Kazuya, what are you talking about? The things I know regarding the Kingdom are very little . But even with such limited knowledge, you strive and do your best to learn more . Youre doing it for the people, even though youre not exactly the studious type . That would have sounded a lot better if he didnt say the last part . Lyn shook her head, Even so, I dont wish to become a ruler . I have no interest in the throne, its true that she wants to help the people . She wants things to change, but Lyn intends to change things as Lyn and not as the Princess . Not with any fancy t.i.tle attached to her name . But, if Mother wished for you to take over . Would you refuse her? Andrew asked . The question startled her, why is he even asking her that question? There is no what its, the heir to the throne is him and not her . But when Lyn looked into her eldest brothers eyes, all she saw was his earnest gaze . Hes serious about this, but why? Lyn thought . Mother may be kinder to her these days . But she knew full well that Mother still treated her existence as a curse . Even if her ident.i.ty gets revealed, Lyn knew her current situation would not change . However, as she thought this, Lyn recalled something she overheard recently . Even Prince Johns attendant said the same . These rumors about her taking the throne, where did they come from? You see, Lyn, what the Mist Kingdom needs right now is a good ruler . Not somebody who is just good at ruling, but somebody with kindness and compa.s.sion towards the people . Mother and I are quite heartless, and we have a hard time understanding peoples emotions . But its not like that with you . While you make your mistakes, and cant completely read everybody - there is not one human alive who can read people completely . But unlike us, you are more, he paused and thought for a bit before he said, Human . . Lyn didnt know what to say . What is brother getting at by saying all this?