Solomon Kreigg : The White Grim Reaper
"I am more worried of the silence for It is the unspoken words that cut the deepest."
"I am more worried of the silence for It is the unspoken words that cut the deepest."
It had been a few days since the Emperor's Caravan had departed from the battlefield where the Demon had been laid to rest for eternity. The morale of the troops were both a mixture of pride and worry. The latter part was due to the condition of the Fallen Emperor who had yet to wake from his unconscious daze. It was becoming a growing concern but the Royal Knights which were Yarun and Solomon made sure that such news would not jolt the men into despair especially the Empress waiting back at the Capitol. Furthermore, the two heroes as they are now known did not want the vipers back at the Palace to know the situation of the Emperor. In addition, it was better to have men who are joyous than in despair.
As such, the retinue stopped for a much needed rest. They set up a camp where everyone shared hearty stories, concerns, and eagerness about the death of the Red-Eyed Demon. Unknown to all of those in the camp, a pair of orange-gold eyes gazed from the distant towards the people with such mysterious intent. Protected by the cloak of darkness, the fur of black mingled with it perfectly. If one would take look closely or perhaps a certain doctor would take notice, this was the same feline who had crossed paths with Sereinia back in Triveila. The one who had brought subtlety the news of bad malice.
Without much concern, the activities within the camp continued on. As for Solomon, he had went to check on the Emperor's condition. The Imperial Doctor discussed with him the probable reasons for such a deathlike slumber. It is why he is more concern to return back to the Capitol so the Emperor could get proper treatment. However, he was a reasonable man and would not deprive the men their needed rest. After all, they had been pushing on without much stop. Bidding his goodbye to the doctor and taking one last look at the sleeping Emperor, he left the carriage to cater next to the needs of the other guests he had brought in their company.
"I will hold your responsibility of protecting your charges now."
His last words to the fallen Demon echoed inside Solomon's mind. During that time, it was the most natural thing to say. A way to bring some relief to the man he had decided to kill with the aid of his fellow Knight. But as of now, he seemed to have troubles about that especially towards the recently found Princess who refused to eat any of her meals. Sereinia had demanded to return where Shadow was however, he could not allow that. As such, the Princess created conditions that until she was taken there she would not eat anything at all. If he remembered, her exact words were,
"Take me where Shadow is right now. If not, I will rather chose to starve myself to death than remain here with you."
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Solomon could feel an onset of headache coming. It was not also helpful when Yarun had completely chosen to leave all of this in his 'capable' hands as the Sword Dancer had described. Due to that, he had done something complete lacking of a gentleman's refinement. There was no doubt in his mind that once the Emperor finds out would have his head one way or another. Stopping at the carriage where two soldiers were assigned to keep watch, he glanced at the men who saluted back. Knocking on the door, he alerted Sereinia of his presence.
"This is Solomon. I am here to check if you have eaten your meal."
A few minutes of silence went by and still no answer behind the door. As such, Solomon opened the door and saw Sereinia sleeping on the side with fresh tracks of tears on her face. It was without doubt that the Princess was still grieving about the Red-Eyed Demon. He could not say anything to make that go away. The only one capable of that is herself and if by a miracle Shadow, himself. But for now, all he could do was to ensure her health during this period of lamentation. Looking at the side, the tray that contained her meal had finally been touched. It was not much but some of the portion were eaten. This made him release a small sigh of relief. Reaching for his right side cheek, he could still feel the warmth of the Princess' hand connecting with it.
"I demand you eat. There is no way I would allow you to be taken back to where Shadow is. He is dead. Accept that."
Solomon argued back to Sereinia who was completely firm on her decision to return where Shadow was. In such a state, she has little concern about other things. Moreover, she has no concern about herself in general. This was something unacceptable as The Emperor, Empress, and even Shadow had left the task to protect her at his hands whether it was by order or a request. As such, he cannot simply choose to give it up or throw that away on the side. Still, the Princess was proving herself being difficult.
"I will not eat! He is not dead! Take me back to him!"
Something snapped within Solomon as he grabbed Sereinia's food tray and bite into the bread which was part of her meal. Afterwards, he pulled her to him by grabbing her arm. In one swift and full motion, his lips was on hers. Due to the surprise, she had her lips parted enough for him to literally spoon-feed her the bread he had taken piece of in his mouth. The next action was a loud slap on his cheek which was the done by the Princess in shock and great disbelief.
In truth, Solomon had wanted to apologize for that. However, he did the opposite as he used that gesture as a warning. In any case, it seemed to work as Sereinia had taken heed of it by eating even just a little of her meal. Approaching the sleeping Princess, he wiped a fresh tear that fell from her eye. She must be dreaming of something incredibly sad and it does not take a genius to figure what it could be, Tucking a loose strand hair behind her ear, he gazed at the forlorn Princess who was swept away into very complicated matters. Now, she was being placed in another twisted life.
"It's frustrating and painful isn't it? Always being left behind with the vague reasons of being protected..."
Solomon whispered softly before he decided to leave Sereinia to her rest. There was another person that he needed to check up on. Taking his leave, the door to the carriage was once more locked and guarded. It was then those eyes of amethyst revealed itself. Glimmering with sadness, it seems she was awake just in time to hear what the White Knight had said. She rolled to the other side of her bed making her back face the door instead. The toll of what happened had yet to leave her at all. It continued to linger on her and Solomon's words even further cemented one of the reasons why all of these were painful to her. She was so helpless when it truly mattered.
"It is... It is.."
On Solomon's next agenda, it was to visit Shadow's acquaintance or student if his conclusion was correct. At the same time, if he remembered correctly, Sereinia called out to a Mayumi. There is a great possibility that the silver-haired girl that he had taken was this Mayumi person. Well, he hoped that he is correct. There is this lingering hope that this young girl would be the key to have the Princess at the very least moved on from Shadow's Demise. Entering the carriage which was also protected by two guards, he was somewhat disappointed. The girl was still asleep and this was not because of any noticeable injuries or a means of rest. There was something odd about her condition which ails him. As such, he had asked the doctor of their retinue to check on her from time to time. But even then, there was no explanation for such a state.
"What has happened to you...?"
Approaching Mayumi's bedside, Solomon's concern could be seen dancing within those pale silver eyes. He proceeded to touch the girl's forehead and with that he felt she was hot than the normal. It seemed she had developed a fever. He quickly ordered one of the guards to call for the doctor. After doing so, he stayed beside her while making sure that there would be no more health hazards to her. There was also this feeling of familiarity once again tingling at the back of his mind. He had never acted upon it and had chosen to ignore it which he would do once more. When the doctor arrived, he left the girl to the man's care as a guard had called him about a matter.
"I will leave her to your care, doctor."
With that said, Solomon left Mayumi even though there was this resentment that he disliked what he had done. Shaking such feelings as nonsensical. He focused his mind at the matter that was thrown at his way. There seemed to be a rogue mercenary that had chanced upon their camp and wanted to stay in their midst. Normally, this would be fine if the Emperor and the Princess was not with them. As such, he could not allow for any of them to have their defenses lowered at this point. After all, the perfect chance to wreck havoc more than anything is right now. They were most vulnerable now despite what the other soldiers might think or conclude.
Arriving at the scene, Solomon gestured for the guards to lower their weapons. He did not want to cause a scene at this time and even more so to start a fight when it could be averted. The soldiers heeded his instructions as he faced the man who expressed his wish to join their company for the night. His eyes of silver white resembled the moon that hanged above them. However, there was no gentleness within. It was more like an empty mirror that nothing was reflected no matter how much one wished to be so. At the same time, the White Knight's expression was completely indifferent and nothing can be read upon it.
Ending his words at that, Solomon scrutinized the man before him in his own subtle way. Somehow, he doubts that this man had just simply chanced upon them. There was this lingering instinct that this rogue mercenary had been following them. If that is so, this man was a potential threat. It would be better to reject his desire to stay with them. However, there is a saying that one should keep his enemies closer. At the same time, he highly doubted that Yarun would object to his decision. Speaking of which, he had yet to see the Captain of the Royal Knights. Hopefully, Yarun was not making trouble that was out of his range. In any case, he could also get the chance to conclude whether his notions about this man were simply baseless or truth.
"I'll allow it. But, I would like you not to remove your presence from the eyes of these soldiers. I am Solomon Kreigg, Vice Captain of the Royal Knights. If you would need anything, do come to me, Sir? Your name would be?"
As such, the retinue stopped for a much needed rest. They set up a camp where everyone shared hearty stories, concerns, and eagerness about the death of the Red-Eyed Demon. Unknown to all of those in the camp, a pair of orange-gold eyes gazed from the distant towards the people with such mysterious intent. Protected by the cloak of darkness, the fur of black mingled with it perfectly. If one would take look closely or perhaps a certain doctor would take notice, this was the same feline who had crossed paths with Sereinia back in Triveila. The one who had brought subtlety the news of bad malice.
Without much concern, the activities within the camp continued on. As for Solomon, he had went to check on the Emperor's condition. The Imperial Doctor discussed with him the probable reasons for such a deathlike slumber. It is why he is more concern to return back to the Capitol so the Emperor could get proper treatment. However, he was a reasonable man and would not deprive the men their needed rest. After all, they had been pushing on without much stop. Bidding his goodbye to the doctor and taking one last look at the sleeping Emperor, he left the carriage to cater next to the needs of the other guests he had brought in their company.
"I will hold your responsibility of protecting your charges now."
His last words to the fallen Demon echoed inside Solomon's mind. During that time, it was the most natural thing to say. A way to bring some relief to the man he had decided to kill with the aid of his fellow Knight. But as of now, he seemed to have troubles about that especially towards the recently found Princess who refused to eat any of her meals. Sereinia had demanded to return where Shadow was however, he could not allow that. As such, the Princess created conditions that until she was taken there she would not eat anything at all. If he remembered, her exact words were,
"Take me where Shadow is right now. If not, I will rather chose to starve myself to death than remain here with you."
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Solomon could feel an onset of headache coming. It was not also helpful when Yarun had completely chosen to leave all of this in his 'capable' hands as the Sword Dancer had described. Due to that, he had done something complete lacking of a gentleman's refinement. There was no doubt in his mind that once the Emperor finds out would have his head one way or another. Stopping at the carriage where two soldiers were assigned to keep watch, he glanced at the men who saluted back. Knocking on the door, he alerted Sereinia of his presence.
"This is Solomon. I am here to check if you have eaten your meal."
A few minutes of silence went by and still no answer behind the door. As such, Solomon opened the door and saw Sereinia sleeping on the side with fresh tracks of tears on her face. It was without doubt that the Princess was still grieving about the Red-Eyed Demon. He could not say anything to make that go away. The only one capable of that is herself and if by a miracle Shadow, himself. But for now, all he could do was to ensure her health during this period of lamentation. Looking at the side, the tray that contained her meal had finally been touched. It was not much but some of the portion were eaten. This made him release a small sigh of relief. Reaching for his right side cheek, he could still feel the warmth of the Princess' hand connecting with it.
"I demand you eat. There is no way I would allow you to be taken back to where Shadow is. He is dead. Accept that."
Solomon argued back to Sereinia who was completely firm on her decision to return where Shadow was. In such a state, she has little concern about other things. Moreover, she has no concern about herself in general. This was something unacceptable as The Emperor, Empress, and even Shadow had left the task to protect her at his hands whether it was by order or a request. As such, he cannot simply choose to give it up or throw that away on the side. Still, the Princess was proving herself being difficult.
"I will not eat! He is not dead! Take me back to him!"
Something snapped within Solomon as he grabbed Sereinia's food tray and bite into the bread which was part of her meal. Afterwards, he pulled her to him by grabbing her arm. In one swift and full motion, his lips was on hers. Due to the surprise, she had her lips parted enough for him to literally spoon-feed her the bread he had taken piece of in his mouth. The next action was a loud slap on his cheek which was the done by the Princess in shock and great disbelief.
In truth, Solomon had wanted to apologize for that. However, he did the opposite as he used that gesture as a warning. In any case, it seemed to work as Sereinia had taken heed of it by eating even just a little of her meal. Approaching the sleeping Princess, he wiped a fresh tear that fell from her eye. She must be dreaming of something incredibly sad and it does not take a genius to figure what it could be, Tucking a loose strand hair behind her ear, he gazed at the forlorn Princess who was swept away into very complicated matters. Now, she was being placed in another twisted life.
"It's frustrating and painful isn't it? Always being left behind with the vague reasons of being protected..."
Solomon whispered softly before he decided to leave Sereinia to her rest. There was another person that he needed to check up on. Taking his leave, the door to the carriage was once more locked and guarded. It was then those eyes of amethyst revealed itself. Glimmering with sadness, it seems she was awake just in time to hear what the White Knight had said. She rolled to the other side of her bed making her back face the door instead. The toll of what happened had yet to leave her at all. It continued to linger on her and Solomon's words even further cemented one of the reasons why all of these were painful to her. She was so helpless when it truly mattered.
"It is... It is.."
On Solomon's next agenda, it was to visit Shadow's acquaintance or student if his conclusion was correct. At the same time, if he remembered correctly, Sereinia called out to a Mayumi. There is a great possibility that the silver-haired girl that he had taken was this Mayumi person. Well, he hoped that he is correct. There is this lingering hope that this young girl would be the key to have the Princess at the very least moved on from Shadow's Demise. Entering the carriage which was also protected by two guards, he was somewhat disappointed. The girl was still asleep and this was not because of any noticeable injuries or a means of rest. There was something odd about her condition which ails him. As such, he had asked the doctor of their retinue to check on her from time to time. But even then, there was no explanation for such a state.
"What has happened to you...?"
Approaching Mayumi's bedside, Solomon's concern could be seen dancing within those pale silver eyes. He proceeded to touch the girl's forehead and with that he felt she was hot than the normal. It seemed she had developed a fever. He quickly ordered one of the guards to call for the doctor. After doing so, he stayed beside her while making sure that there would be no more health hazards to her. There was also this feeling of familiarity once again tingling at the back of his mind. He had never acted upon it and had chosen to ignore it which he would do once more. When the doctor arrived, he left the girl to the man's care as a guard had called him about a matter.
"I will leave her to your care, doctor."
With that said, Solomon left Mayumi even though there was this resentment that he disliked what he had done. Shaking such feelings as nonsensical. He focused his mind at the matter that was thrown at his way. There seemed to be a rogue mercenary that had chanced upon their camp and wanted to stay in their midst. Normally, this would be fine if the Emperor and the Princess was not with them. As such, he could not allow for any of them to have their defenses lowered at this point. After all, the perfect chance to wreck havoc more than anything is right now. They were most vulnerable now despite what the other soldiers might think or conclude.
Arriving at the scene, Solomon gestured for the guards to lower their weapons. He did not want to cause a scene at this time and even more so to start a fight when it could be averted. The soldiers heeded his instructions as he faced the man who expressed his wish to join their company for the night. His eyes of silver white resembled the moon that hanged above them. However, there was no gentleness within. It was more like an empty mirror that nothing was reflected no matter how much one wished to be so. At the same time, the White Knight's expression was completely indifferent and nothing can be read upon it.
Ending his words at that, Solomon scrutinized the man before him in his own subtle way. Somehow, he doubts that this man had just simply chanced upon them. There was this lingering instinct that this rogue mercenary had been following them. If that is so, this man was a potential threat. It would be better to reject his desire to stay with them. However, there is a saying that one should keep his enemies closer. At the same time, he highly doubted that Yarun would object to his decision. Speaking of which, he had yet to see the Captain of the Royal Knights. Hopefully, Yarun was not making trouble that was out of his range. In any case, he could also get the chance to conclude whether his notions about this man were simply baseless or truth.
"I'll allow it. But, I would like you not to remove your presence from the eyes of these soldiers. I am Solomon Kreigg, Vice Captain of the Royal Knights. If you would need anything, do come to me, Sir? Your name would be?"