Welcome back... little cousin.

"How is he now?"

"He's doing great young lord. And recuperating faster than expected. I really am surprised to see a fragile Cupid survive such hideous attack."

" Indeed. His frame... Soo delicate. With those pretty features of his I used to tease him back then."

" Hahaha... How adorable, young lord."

"Very adorable. I just hope he wakes up sooner than later. For how long would he be in this motionless position?"

" I can't tell young Lord, however a few more days would be able to get him back on his feet. And his blood amount tends to be at the perfect litre."

" Humph... What about the change of hair? What should be the cause?"

" I also can't tell about it, perhaps a spiritual mage would..."

" I see..."

" Yes young lord. May I... May I take my leave now?"

" Very well then. Thanks for the update."

Eradan heard a creaking sound like that of an opening door before it all became quiet again. He heard footsteps walk towards an unknown angle followed by another door's opening. The footsteps became inaudible as the door closed with a creak.

Eradan groaned. His body felt extremely numb and weak like he had stayed in a single position for too long. Despite that, his nostrils were in bliss as mouth watering aroma blessed them.

Eradan gently opened his eyes which landed on a wooden brown ceiling. He looked at his right side, feeding his eyes with roasted chicken that made his stomach rumble. By Eradan's left was an astonishing crafted window designed with flowers. Also pleasant to his sight. That's strange? He thought.

With little strength left, Eradan forcefully propped himself on the soft comfy bed, enduring a sharp pang on his right arm. He glanced around the room and noticed how regal and comfy it was, like that of a king. Rays of sunlight litting it all up.

Where am I?

Eradan placed a palm over his aching head– flashbacks of what happened surging within his memory. He had been attacked by some assassin then was saved by... Eradan paused. Although he could remember who that individual was, he just couldn't imagine someone he loathed seeing him as a princess in distress. His ears reddened unconsciously.

Come to think of it, did Lucian really save him or was he also injured too? Was he currently within those assassin's den... Eradan couldn't tell?

"You're awake!" Eradan heard a voice and without thinking twice, sent a stake of ice towards the voice's direction.

Lloyd, quick enough, brought out water from an unknown source and sliced the ice stake in half. Both stakes pierced deeply into the walls of this wide room.

Eradan was surprised at his quick movement while Lloyd was amazed at three things: The fact that his little cousin was an ability wielder, he could see and how quick those stakes were sent at him. The look on his face wasn't unnoticed. Francis could see? That really had him confused... Something was off.

He was going to talk about those later.

"You indeed healed faster than we all expected... Little cousin." The strange individual Eradan wasn't accustomed to smiled at him. His smiles radiating love and care that Eradan felt it within him but still had doubts on the strange figure.

Eradan paused for a minute to organize what this individual had said.

Little cousin? Pardon? Do I know you? Were what he wanted to say until he spotted a distinct crest on the outfit of that individual. The... The snowflake symbol! What he had been trying to decipher for days.

The pieces were gently matching up. The former owner of this body was accustomed to this stranger before him. He glanced around the room again, confirmation of something. Now he understood why this room gave a regal aura.

"Little cousin, is everything ok? How is your arm?" The individual spoke up.

Eradan saw a pair of worried midnight eyes stare at him. He thought hard for what to reply, before saying,

"It is elder cousin. I'm just a bit light-headed. And..." Blue eyes travelled to his right hand. Pink and red hue we're all he could see, with a few blisters. Overall, it stung with pain." it just hurts a little."

Eradan let out a low cough before clearing his throat. "But I hope it'll stop" He said freely.

"Don't worry little cousin... It'll subside." The other reassured.

He suddenly noticed the other put up a sullen face that his brows creased. Lloyd's demeanor lost its brittleness due to memories. Grieve memories that had hunted him for two years and two weeks. No matter how many times he tried masking it up, the guilt, the emotional blackmail was too much to bear; always resurfacing at every point of those years. Despite his late parent and how he decided to act perfect for his new family, this cruel act was something Lloyd couldn't forgive himself for. Not even in thousand years to come.

As if heavens were in dire itch to punish him, the sight of his little cousin in his own pool of blood kept resurfacing. His right arm that was severely injured. The thought of it clawed his heart with paws of remorse.

Francis, a child who grew up being castigated by other children due to his blind nature and wealth. His little cousin whom he admittedly bullied and humiliated hiddenly. Despite all that, the love a junior brother could give to his elder one was all he received. Whole and heartily. No matter what happened, Francis was always by his side. His bright blue eyes, full of happiness. The ocean an understatement to it's entrancing gleam.

"They are on their way to the Aorean City, attack them at the Semria Forest..." Just this statement he'd ejected out of sheer wickedness to a heartbroken man had led to the two years disaster this family had passed through.

His eyes giving shades of red, a sign that he could tear up any moment.

Once more, he glanced at his little cousin who was now looking around, lost and confused. He still maintained his childish behavior, Lloyd thought, his lips wearing a rather dry smile... Thank God he was alive... And suddenly able to see.

"Little cousin..." Eradan was snapped out of his souveniring gaze. He was really lucky to have landed in a wealthy medieval household but just one thing was needed... Freedom. What he lacked in his house.

"Yes elder cousin..." He replied staring beadly at the the man before him. His unusual perverted mind making way into his brain. If this original body was perhaps close to this godly view before him, had they ever had sex cause this dude was gorgeous!? Maybe without the strange, red, teary eyes. Unresistable, just like Lucia...

"Little cousin...? Are you sure everything is okay?" Eradan was snapped out his lewd gaze.

"I... It is. Elder cousin." Lips imprinted a smile that weren't convincing to Lloyd. What was he thinking about? Lloyd just shrugged.

"Call me brother, ok. Elder brother. Then you can add my name." Lloyd said before looking out the window then back to Eradan. "Today is a big day so I'll be leaving immediately."

Lloyd walked towards Eradan and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead. Eradan's ear reddened. He was caught off guard and flustered. He watched the other stride towards the exit door. Lloyd paused just as he remembered something and turned to his cousin.

"Make sure you finish those dishes. You haven't eaten anything for three days now." He said, and without wasting time, left. He didn't want any excuse.

Wait!

Words stucked behind Eradan's throat, making him glance stupidly at both the door and the table filled with dishes. How was he ever going to finish those even if he hadn't eaten for a week. Eradan sighed pitifully this individual's choice and motioned himself off the regal bed he laid on.

Pale soft feets alighted like butterflies before pressing hard on the amethyst tiled floor. Eradan stretched lazily as he was fully erect. And yawned.

Out of the blues, a flat sound resonated, while Eradan felt something fall off his outfit.

Brows knitted, Eradan looked by his right, on the floor, seeing a conspicuous bronze object that looked like a crest. It was a crest. Eradan bent and picked it up.

"The Tet—" Eradan was interrupted by a creaking sound on his room's door. Before he could comprehend what was to happen,

Woof!

"Myst!"

He was back flat on his bed, the crest off his palm and a certain creature right on top of him, nuzzling his neck. An enchanting chuckle echoed along side the yapping of a creature. The room embraced liveliness.

Eradan, with smiles, stroked his little pet lovingly. Slender fingers running through golden furs.

Myst yapped happily, snuggling himself in his master's embrace he had missed for soo long.

"I was just about thinking on going to fetch you." Eradan said amidst their camaraderie. He sat back up and continued stroking Myst who now laid down on his lap.

"You know... I owe you an apology," His eyes met myst's eyes. "I'm really sorry for ordering to you stay there." Eradan sincerely apologized. Who knew what Myst had passed through after his absence? Eradan felt regretful. Myst, however, just licked it's lips.

...?

Eradan cocked an eyebrow and looked at the creature. Wait, how did Myst know he was here? "How did you find me?" He asked with utter confusion although not expecting a reply.

Myst tilted his head and blinked beadly.

A sudden knock came on Eradan's door. Brow raised, Eradan turned towards the door, "Come in."

The door flung open welcoming three ladies in blue outfit "Greetings Young master..." They prostrated before standing upright. "We have been sent to clean you up... "

Jesus Christ!

Eradan's lips twitched...

Was this how the previous owner lived? Being treated like a dainty Queen? Not capable of doing anything himself? That was something his parents would never ever do for him. And Arielle was definitely going to skin him with insults. Max's would hurt at an extreme level.

He was perhaps going to tell them that he could do it himself. Not minding if it sounded awkward to them." I... I can do those myself. Just show me the way to the bathroom."

Eradan tried his all with a forceful smile hoping to change their mind but they were stubborn. Plainly following orders.

" No young master... We've been ordered to clean you up.

"Yes, Master Lloyd would be furious if we don't."

" Exactly young master." They pleaded as if they would tear up the next second. Quite surprised at their young master. Eradan sighed. He didn't want to make things hard for them since he didn't know who their Master lloyd was? And how cruel he could be, Although he had a suspect?

"I Umm..." Eradan remembered something. His double organ. Although it didn't seem to be a big deal to them as it was part of their genders; but it was to him. He couldn't bear having ladies know that he had their organs... A hermaphrodite rephrased as Cupid.

It took all the resolution in the world to have Eradan agree to their request. He was immediately stripped naked as they entered the bathroom. Eradan couldn't explain how shy he was, feeling the gaze of so many females on this slender, milky body of his. It was embarrassing. Myst was also taken out to have his own share of bathing despite having bathed earlier.

The bathroom was spiced with lovely fragrances and steams. The bathtub was surprisingly decorated with Eradan's favorite flower... The magnolia. White petals decorating the water. Eradan's skin embraced the warmth of both the steam and the Lukewarm water as he was soaked in. A soothing sense of unachieved refreshment engulfed Eradan. The water, flowers, fragrances, soap, each with their own way.

"Bring more magnolias..."

"More fragrance..."

" Young master, a bit of hot water would be added."

" More honey and milk..."

The maids scurried around adding more ingredients to his bathing water while they gently scrubbed his skin. He was like a porcelain doll to them. And they were going to do anything to avoid inflicting a single scratch on his pale, smooth, milky skin.

The hours of bathing with Eradan frequently sighing was done and Eradan was back into his wide room. This time another maid was also involved. She was ordered to spoon feed him. He allowed her for a few minutes before it became seriously uncomforting. He took the cutleries and served himself, ignoring her astonished composure.

Eradan ate as much as he could and watched her leave with the rest.

Sighs...

This gorgeously dressed young master stood and walked towards a human sized mirror at the corner of his room. Right before another window.

Wow. Eradan could barely recognize himself. Was this really him? The reflection looking at him was like that of a lady, regardless of the flat chest. It was beautiful. Yes, he had to admit that he was beautiful. In a blue slim fitted outfit, an extra flow of transparent cloth right after his waist. Behind him. His chest decorated with precious sapphires in a "U"  form.

Overall, his long blonde hair was straighter than before. Well tied in a high pony tail.

Eradan blinked. Why did the pony tail remind him of Ariana grande? Wasn't this outfit too much?

Oh well, he'll just ignore it. Eradan concluded, his attention diverted to Myst who had been looking at a strange object for a while. Mute.

"Is it okay, Myst. What do u think? Too extravagant right?" He queried, showing Myst a full view of his outfit.

The wolf just looked at him and yipped before resuming what it was doing.

What was wrong with it?

Eradan walked towards his companion to get a glimpse of what had caught his attention...

I decided to drop this. and also a few more. but next month's gonna be lit with daily update. lots of action and cliffhangers 😅💓💓💓