CHAPTER 3: KING AND QUEEN.

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The sound of trumpets, and the sound of people chattering excitedly. Arthur was proud of his son. Valinrina was satisfied that he obeyed what she wants. King Dante and Queen Halia was happy for Felix. But why were they not happy for their own daughter? That's another story. Anyway, as the door finally opened. There they were. Both standing straight. And as they were holding their hands. Intertwined. For Rheyna, she was happy that she held his hands. Much more intertwined. But she knew that it was just for the show. She knew that he wouldn't hold her hand behind the doors. Meanwhile with Felix, he felt disgusted holding her hand. His hand were itching to yank it stay from her hold. But not now.

They both began to walk towards their throne and as soon as they walked in, people began to cheer and clap their hands.

Everyone was happy for them. Except them both of course. They sat down on their own thrones. Then King Arthur and Queen Halia came. Both King and Queen nodded at each other then proceeded to walk beside them.

Arthur: Stand up son.

Felix did as told and so did Rheyna.

Arthur: People of Nyland! I welcome you all too my Kingdom! I shall, present to you! The new King of Lazica! And the new King of Nyland! My son, and your new King, shall promise from the bottom of his heart! That he will protect the whole Kingdom! Not just the Kingdom but the people! And fight against the evil! Fight against the enemies! For the safety, of us! For the safety of people Lazica and Nyland! He, Felix Ackerman. Son of King Arthur! My flesh and blood! Shall promise that he will protect! Defend us! Keep our lives safe! I present to all of you! King Felix Ackerman! Of Lazica Kingdom!

King Arthur finished his speech and placed the new crown on his head. Felix closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Felix felt the crown place on the top of his head and many people cheered and clapped their hands. He nodded encouragingly at himself.

Halia: I, Queen Halia, Queen of Nyland! We thank you! People of Lazica, and we thank you King Arthur! For believing and giving us a chance for a new world. And I shall, present to you! The new Queen of Lazica and Nyland! Just as he said, she promises to the button of her heart that she will and always will protect us! Give us a peaceful life! Keep us safe against enemies! My daughter! Daughter of Queen Halia! I present to you, the Queen Rheyna Galahad! Of Nyland Kingdom!

People cheered and clapped.

All of the people cheered 'Hail to the King and Queen' loudly and repeatedly. They both sat back down on their throne. Rheyna glanced at Felix who was staring straight. She did the same thinking that she doesn't wanna get caught. It was night time and people were celebrating. Felix was talking to one of his friends. Laughing and having a great time. While Rheyna was just standing in the corner waiting for Hailey since she grabbed a drink for both of them. Rheyna wasn't gonna lie. Felix does look so handsome. Especially when smiling. His dimples coming out whenever he smiles or laughs. His sharp jawline. His muscular body and his long silver hair made him look more ethereal. It was a beautiful sight to watch all day. But she wonders how he sees her. He probably sees her as a burden. A liar. A killer and a murderer. Well she is. She accepts that. She wouldn't be curious if he hates her with all his guts. He probably doesn't even care about her. And he probably won't care about her. After all. She killed Zeke.

So she won't be surprised if he doesn't even love her or cares for her. She doesn't deserve it. He deserves someone better than her. A better woman. A loyal, a charming, a beautiful, and a perfect woman for him. While Rheyna? Hmph, she'll be nothing compared to that woman. She's just a dirt. Who killed an innocent man without any reason. She understands why he hates her. If she was in his shoes, she might even kill herself. Or whatever.

Felix turned his head in her direction and she immediately darted her eyes somewhere. Pretending to look for something. Then Hailey came finally for what felt like hours.

Hailey: Here you go. Phew! Everyone was so addicted to the wine! I had to fit myself in! *Chuckles*

But then Hailey notices that she was looking at the ground looking upset.

Hailey: My Queen?

Rheyna: Huh?

Hailey: Are you alright?

Rheyna: Yes! Y-yes! Of course!

Hailey: Rheyna, you've been my best friend since when we were kids. I can see it clearly in your eyes that you are upset about something. What is it?

Rheyna: N-nothing nothing! I'm fine!

Hailey: Are you?

Rheyna: Of course I am sure! I'm happy!

Hailey looked around and her eyes met the new King's eyes. Looking at Rheyna. Hailey looked at Rheyna who was looking down at her glass of wine. Hailey signed when she finally put the puzzles.

Hailey: Do you have something to tell me my Queen?

Rheyna: No I don't. It's just...*sigh* just exhausted. I'm tried that's all.

Hailey: Do you want me to accompany you to your bedroom?

Rheyna: That'd be nice.

As they were about to leave, they heard King Arthur cling the spoon against the glass cup.

Arthur: The night is still young! Shall we go for a dance?

The people cheered and agreed. Then couples began to walk in the middle and began to dance. The soft music in the background making it sound beautiful.

Skye: Don't you wanna dance with her?

Felix: Dance with who?

Skye: You know dance with the new Queen? She looks lonely.

Felix looked at her and she indeed looked lonely. She was standing in the water fountain holding a glass of wine.

Felix: Let her be.

Skye: Oh c'mon! I know you can't just ignore her. Look at her! She just looks so upset.

Felix: No.

Skye: Oh c'mon! Look at her. She's your wife. And you're the husband. It's your duty to love her. And to care for her. Be the man you should be.

Skye drunkenly said, he patted his shoulder before walking back to the table with a drunk Nathaniel and a bit sober Jonathan and a complete sober Draken who was only sitting there and eating. Felix looked at her again and she's now sitting all alone. He wonders where Hailey is. He felt a presence behind him and he looked behind his shoulders and saw his mother looking at him.

Felix: Ugh.

He rolled his eyes and darted his eyes somewhere.

Valinrina: I think you should go dance with her. She's your wife after all.

Felix: Don't ruin my night mother.

Valinrina: I wasn't going to.

Felix: What do you want?

Valinrina: Watch your tone.

Both just stood there not looking at each other.

Valinrina: I know you're not happy about this.

Felix: *Sarcastic* I thought you didn't notice.

Valinrina: Felix. *Sigh* Just think about us. Think about everybody.

Felix: I always do. Never in my life I have thought about myself. Tell me since when did I?

Valinrina: And I thank you for thinking that way.

Felix: It doesn't look like you are grateful.

Valinrina: Son....

Felix: Don't. Don't call me that. Only father calls me that. You never see me as your son.

Valinrina: I gave birth to you. Of course I have the rights to call you my 'son'-

Felix: You may have given birth to me. But you still don't have the right to call me that. Father's always been on my side ever since. And what did you do? Since when did you sided up for me?

Valinrina looked at him with hurt in her eyes. He still wasn't looking at her but he knows he hurt her.

Felix: *Sigh* Fine. I'll dance with her. But don't expect me to be sweet with her.

He said and approached her. Valinrina watched him with teary eyes. She signed and turned around to walk away. Meanwhile with Rheyna she was waiting for Hailey to come back because she said she will come back with food. Rheyna heard footsteps towards her and she looked up and saw Felix standing in front of her. He took out his hands for her to take. She looked at him confusingly. He rolled his eyes and gestured her to take his hand.

Felix: Dance with me. Don't get your hopes up. Mother just wants me to dance with you. Hurry up. I don't have all night.

He said and she hesitated but placed her hand on his. They both walked in the middle and he placed his hand around her waist and his other free hand held her hand. She placed her free hand on his broad chest. They both began to dance slowly. Rheyna kept her eyes down. Too scared to look at his eyes.

Felix: Have you ever danced with somebody before?

Rheyna: N-no I have never. Why?

Felix: Because from the looks of it, I can tell you don't even know how to dance properly.

Rheyna: I'm sorry.

Felix: I can teach you a few. But don't expect me to be professional at this. I'm not good at it either.

Rheyna: It's okay.

Felix: Now. First, your back should be straight.

He said and moved his hand upwards to her back and arch her back. She gasped and look at him with wide eyes. But he smirked and raised his one eyebrow. He chuckled because of her face.

Felix: Now second, your legs should follow mine. Look at your feet, compare it to mine. It's not in the right position. Your feet should be a little bit apart.

He said and used his feet to move her feet a little bit apart.

Felix: Now watch. If I move my left feet, your right feet should follow mine. That's it~ just like that.

Rheyna: I'm sorry I just don't know how to dance.

Felix: That's why I'm teaching you right?

Rheyna: R-right.

Felix: Now-oop! Your back is not straight again. Always remember to straighten your back. Now let's see if you remember the steps, so if move my feet...? What will your other feet do?

Rheyna: F-follow yours.

Felix: Very good. The same goes with the right one. Just like that. See? Not so hard right?

Rheyna: Mm-hm.

Felix: Now follow my lead. One, two three yes-yes that's it! Now let's do the second step.

He said and raised her hand that he was holding and turned her around and back hugged her. Making her blush deeply.

Felix: Posture wrong Rheyna. Your body should be straight and not curved.

He said and place his hand on her back and arch her back and he placed his hand on her stomach to straighten her posture.

Felix: Now, your right leg should be a bit apart.

He moved his hand to her leg and apart them.

Felix: Face towards me. Maintain eye contact Rheyna.

He placed his hand on her jaw and moved her face towards him. Both maintained eye contact and they both were too busy staring at each other's eyes. His eyes travelled to her lips and her eyes travelled to his lips as well. Both were slowly inching closely, their nose touching. He didn't notice his hand that was around her arm was slowly moving down caressing her arms to her waist to her legs and thighs.

???: KISS ALREADY!!!!

They both snapped out when they heard someone yelled. He looked at the person who yelled loudly and saw Draken and Jonathan holding Skye by the shoulders and he seemed pretty drunk.

Skye: JUST KISS!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?

Felix looked at Draken who shook his head and look at him with a 'i don't even know' face. He tilted his head making them understand. Draken nodded and brought him to his room. Rheyna cleared her throat and he looked at her.

Rheyna: You're uhh...

She pointed to his arms and he realized their posture. His eyes widened and he immediately let go.

Felix: My uhh...*clears throat* my mistake.

Rheyna: It's fine.

Felix: Well! It is late now and I think you should go to bed now.

She nodded and bowed her head for a bit.

Rheyna: I understand. Goodnight Felix.

Felix: Goodnight.

She walked away from him and went to their room. He hissed at himself face palmed his face.

'What are you doing?! You're supposed to hate her!'

He thought to himself. He signed and went to the table and grabbed a glass cup and poured the wine. He drank the whole wine and signing when he finished. He poured another one but a hand stopped him. He looked at his right side and saw his father Arthur standing there. His hand on top of his stopping him from drinking further. Felix signed heavily when he realized what he was doing.

Arthur: Why so serious?

Felix: Nothing.

Arthur: Well it doesn't sound like nothing to me.

Felix: *Sigh* It's just... Whatever father. It's nothing you should care about.

Arthur: You're my son. I'm your father. I raised you Felix for 27 years I know how you sulk. So? Might wanna tell me?

Felix: Father...*sigh* Fine. Me and Rheyna spoke.

Arthur: Spoke about what?

Felix: Spoke about how to dance. She said she haven't danced with anyone yet. And her moves are wrong so I taught her a few dance moves. That's all.

Arthur: Is it really that it? Or did something else happened? Or should I say something was about to happen?

Felix: What do you... Mean by that?

Arthur: Let's just say I know you i know that face. I can read you like an open book. You're a mini me after all. Just a younger version though.

Felix: *Chuckles* Yeah sure. You're funny.

Arthur: Oh but you love me.

Felix: Yes I do.

Both laughed at their bickering.

Arthur: Do you still hate her?

Felix: *Sigh* What do you think?

Arthur: Felix, i don't want you to get this the wrong way but... Whatever happened back then, you know it wasn't her that killed Zeke.

Felix: Yes it was.

Arthur: You have mistaken her, accused her of being a killer-

Felix: Because she is.

Arthur: Not that I am defending her Felix but... Have you ever looked in her eye?

Felix: What?

Arthur: Because I have. And every time I look at her, her eyes are full guilt and pain. She may hide it with her smile but I can see it her eyes. She regrets everything.

Felix: She better do. Because of her I lost a friend. A friend of mine who I have been protecting my whole life. A friend of mine whom I swore to protect and keep him safe. Ever since she came into our life, things tore apart. Zeke lost his time with me. Spending all his hours with her. I didn't mind but....I was his friend. And when i saw him on the ground, blood all over him, and Rheyna kneeling over and she held the dagger with his own blood. I felt pain. And the pain she feeling is never gonna compare the pain I felt. God knows that I tried, seeing the bright side but I'm not blind anymore.

Felix said and chugged the wine down. Arthur signed and place his hand on his shoulder before caressing his shoulder.

Felix: I-I'm s-sorry father. I didn't mean to lash out.

Arthur: It's okay. I understand.

Felix: Do you?

Arthur: Of course I do-

Felix: I doubt that.

He then chugged the last wine and signed.

Felix: I'm exhausted. I'll head to the bed now. Do what you have to do.

Arthur: Okay. Goodnight son.

Felix: Goodnight.

He said and walked towards the bedroom. Arthur signed and looked at him with so much pity. Arthur knows how hard this is for him. Meanwhile with Felix, he got to the bedroom and he busted in making Rheyna flinch in her sleep.

Rheyna: Huh? F-Felix?

Felix ignored her and took the crown off his head and slumped on the bed. Rheyna got off the sofa and wanted to walk towards her but she hesitated. Sure they may have talked with each other but he still hates her. And she knows that. So she's unsure if she wants to go and ask him if she's okay.

Rheyna: Are you okay?

Felix: Do I look like okay?

Rheyna: Sorry. It was just a question.

Felix: Why are you awake?

Rheyna: You woke me up.

Felix: Oops. My mistake.

Rheyna: What's wrong?

Felix: Nothing. Go back to sleep.

Rheyna: Are you alright?

Felix: Don't ask questions.

Rheyna: I was just worried-

Felix: CAN YOU JUST SHUT UP?!?!

When do you ever shut that mouth of yours?!

Rheyna flinched and lowered her head. Scared to even move.

Felix: Just because we did what we did back there that doesn't mean I trust you. And in case you forgot, I still hate you. So mind your own damn business!

He yelled out in the end making her flinch.

Felix: Whatever happens to me does not concern you.

Rheyna: I just...wanted to know if you're okay...

Felix: Did I say you could speak?

She looked at the ground while his own eyes was glaring at her petite, trembling body. He still hates her. They both know that.
Felix stood up and went up to her, making her take a step back.

Rheyna: F-Felix...? What are you doing...?

She asked while stepping back. She fell down on the sofa and he inched closer.

Felix: Tell me. Why are really here? And don't use the excuse that we got married. What do you think you're doing to me huh? Are you trying to make me forgive you? By playing innocent? By playing like you're the victim? Because for me, it won't work. It may work to other dumb men but I will never ever be drawn to you. Zeke was drawn out to you once, I will never make the same mistake.

He said venomously. Rheyna was in tears.

Felix: What you did, is something that I will never forget. And you will be someone that I will never forgive.

Felix backed away and left her alone in tears. When he entered the bathroom, she broke down in tears.

Rheyna: I am so sorry.

Meanwhile Felix, began stripping and place his worn out body in the hot water tub. He signed and relaxed his body. Meanwhile Rheyna was still crying. His words hurt so much. But she couldn't blame him, he has the every right to hurt her feelings. Heck even break her heart. She doesn't have the right to speak or fight back. He was right. She was someone that he should not forgive. And what she did was something he will never forget. She's just so pathetic. So worthless.

Rheyna: *Sniffs* Stop crying Rheyna. You deserve to be in pain.

Rheyna muttered under her breath and wiped her tears. She laid down on the sofa facing the back of the sofa and closed her eyes. Pulling the blanket closer to her.

Rheyna: Hopefully one day... You'll see the truth Felix.

She prayed and closed her eyes and let sleep take over. Meanwhile Felix came out of the bathroom and saw her sleeping. He ignored her and removed the robe revealing his broad tattooed chest. And yes he is wearing pants. What were you thinking hmm? Anyway he hanged the robe in the proper place and went to the bed. Getting under the blanket and closing his eyes. But not before blowing the candle. The snowy night made it easier for him to fall asleep. He loves cold weather. Especially snow. So the cold breeze was making it easier and cooler.

(No one's POV)

A man dressed in all black was awake. Watching her sleep in the balcony. Watching the moon shine bright. He stepped in closer to her, his all black clothes making it hard for someone to see that he was there. Watching her sleep. The man in black kneeled down and watched her closely. Her dried tears stains could be seen. He signed and stood up. He walked up to the balcony and got on top of the railing, he stood in the railing and looked at bright shining moon. He signed under his clothed mask. He jumped down. He landed swiftly and continued to run towards to where his horse was. He saw a horse figure and ran towards it. Once the horse heard him, the horse neighed and walk towards him.

Unknown Assassin: Are you ready Silas?

The horse neighed loudly. He got on top of the horse. He looked at the castle and

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