Flashback-Part 2
"I, Alexandra Romanauh will always be your best friend and protect you forever. There is nothing that will ever break us apart not even our parents. In the future when we read this again, we will be married. Ewww I'm still not going to kiss you (: but you will still be the best friend in the world to me. I will not marry anyone else but you. I promise to rule with you as queen and never leave your side. Signed, your best friend"
Lorien looked into the eyes of his best friend and gave her a painful smile. He took the pen from Alexandra's hand and dipped it in ink to write his promise to her.
"I, Lorien Narcisse future king of Tygariand will protect and defend Alexandra Romanauh until my last breath. I wont ever kiss your yucky lips either but marrying my best friend is the only thing I will agree too. No one will come between us. Wherever you go, I will always find you. You're my moonlight in the darkness. I promise to be your best friend forever Ali. Signed, your best friend".
Lorien wrapped his pinky around Alexandra's and kissed it while looking into her eyes as she began to cry. "Forever". Alexandra nodded and smiled as her tears dropped on the letter. "Forever". Alexandra sealed the letter and placed it in the crease of the wall behind her bed. She grabbed Lorien's hand as the ran towards the door.
Screams erupted on the other side causing Alexandra to tense before opening the door. Lorien grabbed Alexandra and leaned her against his shoulder covering her eyes. "I got you. I'll get us out of here" She nodded and wrapped her arms around his waist waiting for him to guide her. He opened the door slowly and peeked down the hallway. Everything went quiet.
"Lor, you heard my dad, he's going to kill you and your family, you can't be seen here" He held her close as they ascended down the hallway. The Euthania Castle had multiple exists, however each exit was heavily guarded. "That is why I wont be seen princess, how do you think I snuck into the kingdom to see you" She shook her head in disbelief "I can't believe you risked your life just to come get me, you may be 12 but your insane Lor"
He kissed her head and uncovered her eyes as they reached an abandoned room. "Your right, I have a 10 year old as my best friend" He laughed at the deadly glare she gave him and lifted his hands in surrender. "You didn't let me finish princess; I wouldn't have it any other way. I will always risk my life for you. I came to bring you with me back to Tygariand. I have two of my undercover guards waiting outside the window".
Alexandra ran towards the window and looked down at the guards waiting on the signal from their prince. She covered her mouth and looked back towards Lorien "Are we really doing this" Lorain was about to respond when screaming voices reappeared in the hallway. They both leaned against the door to listen. Guards were packing up and down the hallways
"Find the princess!! It's 80 guards in this god forsaken castle how can you let a 10-year older slip pass you idiots" Another guard's voice yelled from down the hall. "That whore of a queen is facing trial tomorrow for adultery against King Zenix . Did she really think it was worth bedding King Sawyer? She just created a war and ended the alliance. Now we must suffer the wraft of the Tygarians". Lorien looked down and wiped the tears from Alexandra's face. He placed a finger against her lips to remain quiet.
"The bitch is going to idea anyway; King Zenix will have his queens head and kill every Tygarian that crosses this land and I'm all for it" Cheers and chants erupted in the hallway "About time! Death to Tygarians, starting with that Heir" Mentioning death towards her mom and Lorien caused Alexandra a panic attack.
She fell against the door gasping for her breath. Sweat poured down her head as she ran her fingers through her hair "Lor I can't breathe! I'm dying, I can't lose you" Lorien placed both of his hands against her face as she began to shake uncontrollably "Ali look at me! We are not doing this again. You're not dying, Im right here" She closed her eyes and continued to shake her head.
The doorknob started to turn aggressively which resided in banging "Who's in there, Show yourself!". Lorien remained calm as his only focus was Alexandra. He didn't care if he got captured as long as she was safe. He rubbed her cheeks and placed his forehead against hers. "Look at me Ali"
She slowly opened her eyes while her breathing began to control. She looked into the eyes of her best friend and placed her hand against his as he held her cheek. "I'm right here Ali, I always will be" Kicks emerged against the door, any minute the door will be forced to the ground.
Alexandra grabbed Lorien and pulled him towards the window "Let's go we don't have much time" He climbed out the window and held onto the vines against the wall. Alexandra looked over as she watched him reached his men, they were having a brief conversation, but she was to far up to hear what was being said.
She began to climb out her window when Lorien yelled for her to stop "Ali you're not coming with me" She looked down at him as tears streamed down her face. She ignored him and reached onto the vines as she began to climb down.
"Ali, I said no" She reached the ground and grabbed his shoulders "What are you talking about Lor? You said wherever you go, I go remember? Your acting insane" Lorien turned away from her and climbed onto his horse. Alexandra tried to climb on when Lorien pushed her hand away. "Guards! I found your princess"
The sound of multiple guards came rushing towards the gate. Alexandra's heart fell into her chest as she broke down in tears. She grabbed onto his leg begging him to look down at her. He looked everywhere aside from Alexandra.
"Lor please you promised! Don't leave me. Take me with you!" He looked straight ahead and yanked his horse running alongside his men. She watched the only person she could trust exit the castle borders while leaving her behind and alone with no one to protect her from the deadly aftermath that is yet to come
The next chapter will be in present time, which goes into Alexandra's 17th Masquerade ball. Drama is ahead for the young princess as she's faced with a touch decision.