LONG LIVE THE KING

                      ❝ Do show me where the level of pleasure is coming from , as my mouth tastes of acid . ❞

                       ❝ While old habits may die hard , you know I will always say you do not have to bow to me . You know me far beyond just a simple bond between King and Shield . ❞ His crystal blues lingered on the shadows as he watched him before holding his hand out in welcome .  ❝ Do join me out here in the light , please ? ❞

                       ❝ What a high honour it is to be called a gremlin by the one who is the menace . ❞

                     EVER BY HIS SIDE , and ever loyal as always . Such a gesture , so noble and kind , made the young King’s rose - hued lips pull into a smile .  ❝ You know fully well you do not have to bow to me .  ❞ Somnus whispered . 

‘ It always smelled like that of a staled blood . . . ’ He thought as he sat in the chair behind the desk and waited for his brother to arrive .

❝ Why do you ask ? ❞

                   Somnus’ crystal blue eyes softened as he looked at his brother before he sunk into his seat . ❝ A story . .. ? ❞ He thought about one , shifting in his seat . ❝ Once upon a time . . . There was a lovely girl who was the size of a rose . She was light , warm , and smelled of flowers . . . Brown hair longer than a dream , and green eyes as bright as grasp . Her name . . . was Aeris . Beloved by all , she always found herself shedding light on those who need it .❞ He hummed fondly as he thought about the girl in his story . ❝ One day . . She found herself in the Prince’s garden . The minute he saw her . . .He fell madly in love . Every day , he presented her with new flowers to represent his feelings for her . . . and every day , she left him messages in the dew drops of her returned feelings . .. ❞

❝  [ [ D i s t r a c t ] ] you ? And how would I ever do that ? ❞ 

                    ❝ Thinking too much is dangerous , brother . You know that .  ❞

                     He smiled warmly at her , crystal blue hues landing upon her features pleasantly .  ❝ I believe that can be arranged . ❞

                    Somnus mused as he began to walk around slowly , admiring his family member from afar . Was he a ghost ? Was he real ? That was for dear Regis to figure out for himself .  ❝ I am merely curious as to . . . Your level of urgency in your kingdom’s current state that you are more concerned over the state of a silver fox than  you are of the war beyond the walls . ❞

                     His eyes followed his Shield as he lowered himself down to him , smiling softly at him .  ❝ I am found , my Shield . Found and accepting of what my life has become . I am pleased to have you along by my side . As you always have been . ❞

                     Somnus looked at the green apple in his hand then the boy speaking to him . He rose an eyebrow as he smirked softly under his breath .  ❝ You know . It is rather impolite to question the relations and activities between siblings . ❞ And , on that note , he threw his apple at Nox’s head .  ❝ I’m much more entertained now . Thank you . ❞