Static

It's been almost a week since I've came to the kingdom to actually see the situation of the kingdom's recovery progress, so far, Astrae is getting better and recovering, as for the damages in structures, economy, the restoration is going well and the falloffs have been stabilized back to its original states.

"Your majesty," Dame Maia knelt down on one knee

"Dame, stand up," I told her and she stood up

"How are things here?" I asked her while entering the young prince's room

"Everything is alright, your majesty, the young prince has not spoken since the last time you've came here." She reported and I looked at her

"And how are you, Dame Maia? Have been following listened to the physician's advice?" I asked her and she lowered her head

"Yes, your majesty, I cannot trouble her majesty more than I have already." She said

"Dame Maia, have you forgotten that it's not a trouble for me as you are like family?" I asked her gently and she looked up and smiled

"I have not forgotten, your majesty and I am very grateful for the care her majesty has given me." She replied and I smiled

"You should take a rest for now, you can sit down for a while." I told her and she nodded before going back to her seat

I went to the young prince, I held his hand and it's warm, he looks better than before now.

"He looks so peaceful, your majesty, it's like he's just slumbering," I smiled at Dame Maia's statement, as she is right about it

The young prince does look like he is merely sleeping and he looks so serene.

"Hello, young prince," I caressed his hand and smiled

"Tonight there's a ball to celebrate Astrae's recovery, I wish you could have participated in it." I said and sighed before looking up

"I've talked to your kingdom, to the king and your father, one of these days, I know you'll be transferred to Arcadia for further treatment." I informed him and caressed his cheek

"When can we play together again? I miss playing chess with you, Malika." I said and sighed

"It's been a while since we played," I added and smiled

"I'll be going ahead now, Malika, as much as I'd like to stay, I have preparations to overlook for the ball tonight." I said and stood up

"I'll see you in a while, Malika," I bent down and kissed his forehead

I turned around and began walking to the door, I was ready to leave the room when Dame Maia suddenly held my hand, I looked at her confusedly and she pointed the young prince's bed. I turned around and my eyes widened when I saw the young prince's head moving a bit.

"Dame Maia, ask the servants to call the royal physician." I ordered her

"Yes, your majesty," she answered and went out of the door

I headed to the young prince's bed and held his hand, strangely, it's cold and warm at the same time. He is writhing in place while sweating, I held his hand with one hand and gently caressed his cheek then ran my hand through his hair.

"Shh, I'm here, I'm here, you'll be okay." I said in anxiety and kissed his forehead

"Queen," I stilled when I heard his hoarse soft voice

"Malika…" I breathed out and looked at him

"Queen," he said in a weak voice and I caressed his cheek

"Can you hear me? Are you awake?" I asked him and my eyes began to heat up

"Queen…" he called out softly as I continue to hold his hand tighter

"Malika…" I bent down and my tears began falling as I hugged him

"Queen…" that's all that he would say with his eyes closed, he'd just call me repeatedly

"The physician's on his way, you'll be alright soon." I comforted him as he writhe

"Queen," I looked at him and I saw small droplets of tears escape his closed eyes

"Malika," I caressed his cheek as I sat up and wiped his tears away

"Queen," he called weakly again and my heart began pounding when his mouth closed and he fell silent again after a while

"Malika, hey, Malika, wake up," I gently tapped his cheek anxiously

"Your majesty," the door opened and the royal physician arrived next to him are Dame Therese and Dame Maia who knelt on one knee

"Malika, he…" my heart is pounding rapidly and my chest is heavy

"He suddenly stopped speaking and… then… he's so…" I am complete that I'm becoming a stammering mess but I couldn't say it

"Your majesty, excuse me, I'll take a closer look at the young prince's state." I stood up

I went to one side of the room, I felt Dame Therese and Dame Maia gently rubbing my back to coax me but the anxiety and worry creeping into my system is not helping me, and every moment passing that the young prince remains unresponsive makes it harder for me to breathe in and out. I don't know which I'd prefer, see him writhing in pain or unresponsive.

"Queen,"

"Your majesty!"

It was just one word but my knees quavered and I ended up on the ground, no longer minding my gown. I am turning into a mess, I am aware that I am revealing my weakness, and that I am making myself vulnerable but all of that is at the least of my concern, the young prince's life is more important.

"Queen," he called and my Dames helped me stand back to my feet

"Your majesty, his heart is beating at a rapid pace," the physician informed me

"Are you alright, your majesty?" Dame Therese asked me

"Yes," I said and turned my attention back to the physician

"What do you mean?" I asked him and went to the young prince's bed

He's holding the young prince by the pulse, most likely measuring his pulse rate. His other hand is on the young prince's chest, he was gently tapping the young prince's chest then he placed his ears near the young prince's chest

"His breathing is normal, his airway do not seem blocked, your majesty." He said and I breathed out a sigh of relief

"Then, is he waking up?" I asked and he placed the young prince's hand back on his chest

"Yes, he is most likely regaining consciousness, your majesty." He said and stood up

"Queen," I went to the young prince and held his hand

"Can he hear me?" I asked the royal physician

"In most cases, yes, your majesty, he can be able to hear you in his subconscious the entire time of his slumber." He answered and lowered his head

"Thank you for your hard work," I said and turned to the young prince

"It's my duty, your majesty," he said and I smiled while looking at the young prince

I can still feel my heart beating at a quick pace, it's not yet calming down, the worry is still there and I am still anxious. He is unresponsive once again, but his forehead is knotting as each seconds pass, it's as if the pain is crawling back to torment him.

"Queen," once again, he called me in a weak voice and my eyes began to water

Pain is evident in his face, contrasting the serene state he was in moments earlier. He's writhing in pain and all I could do is caress is his hand as tears flow from his eyes, if only I could take his pain away, I would have done so immediately. He is too young to suffer like this, if only I could do something to alleviate the situation.

"What is happening to him?" I asked the royal physician

"I'm afraid I cannot determine," the physician said and approached the young prince

He touched the young prince's forehead only to pull it back immediately.

"Her majesty, the young prince is burning." He said and my eyes widened

"Queen," the young prince mumbled weakly

"I'm afraid he's is in the state of convulsion." The royal physician said

"Do something!" I couldn't help but exclaim

"Prepare a basin of cold water to cool the young prince's condition." I heard him ordered

After hearing the physician's words, a certain nerve in mind gave me the thought that I can do something. I can cool him down, I'm not sure how, but I have the gift of ice, the gift of cold, it could work in cooling him.

I placed my hand over his forehead and released cold breeze as I gently pressed my palm into his forehead. My tears are slowly falling, it's agonizing to watch him squirming in pain.

"It'll be okay soon, Malika," I whispered and plated a kiss on his cheek

After a few while, he stopped squirming and became unresponsive again.

"Malika…" I gently tapped his cheek in hopes of helping him regain consciousness

"What happened to him?" I slowly turned to the royal physician who tehn approached us and began checking the young prince's condition

"His temperature has dropped, your majesty…" there was a trail of uncertainty in his voice

"I do not understand how this happened but the young prince's temperature has dropped," he said and held the young prince's pulse before speaking again and saying, "his pulse is still beating at a rapid pace."

"His airway is still normal." He added after he bent down and pressed his ear on the young prince's chest and gently tapped his chest then he stood up and lowered his head

"I am afraid this out of my expertise, your majesty, I advise consulting a more knowledgeable physician, preferably that of Arcadia as they have better erudition than I." He said politely

"Dame Therese, assist the royal physician back to the apothecary." I told Dame Therese

"I apologize if I was not able to help you, your majesty." He said and I sighed

"You are right, this is not right up our expertise." I said heavily and he bowed before leaving

"Dame Maia, ask the kitchen to prepare a meal for the royal physician to be brought to the Apothecary." I told Dame Maia who immediately bowed and left

I gently caressed the young prince's cheek and held his hand. I felt a pang of pain on my hand and pulled it away, my eyes widened when I saw a white light, releasing static sounds, flowing through his fingertips and hands.