It was a little after midnight before the feast managed to wind down some. Everyone was so friendly, well almost everyone. Babygirl took every chance she could to make it known that I was treading on her territory.I was not here to steal hearts but to protect my friends. I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach she would become a big problem but for now I would deal with one problem at a time.Dark noticed my sudden disinterest in the ongoing conversation.
" -Majesty do you require me to escort you back to your chambers?" he asked.
" - No I shall be fine. You stay and continue to enjoy the feast. I feel the need for some fresh air and would like to walk through the castle gardens before I retire to my chambers." I said excusing myself from the table and heading out. The breeze outside felt extremely nice. Finally some peace and quiet. I was never one to indulge in petty politics .I could hear the sound of the water flowing through the castle fountain. I sat at the waters edge taking in the calming effects from the water. Then I heard the soft thumping of a beating heart. I was not alone.
" - You can come out from hiding whoever you are" I called out. Chaospanda came from behind on of the garden maples.
" - I am sorry if I scared you my lady. I had came out here earlier to think when I heard someone approaching. I did not know it was you." he said with his held hung down.
" - Its OK panda I came out here to clear my head as well. I am the one sorry for intruding on your privacy" I said. In the distance I could here oncoming footsteps. Panda brushed up to me and whispered
" - Trust No One Majesty. There are always eyes everywhere." and he hurried off.
" - Majesty are you OK?" dark said as he hurried down the path.
" - I sensed your distress and came as soon as I could". His face was etched in worry.
" - I am fine Dark. No need to worry about me. I thought the garden was empty of anyone when in fact I invaded on panda's alone time. It just suprised me is all."I said.
" - Majesty you must be careful around here. Something is brewing in the air I can feel it. Everything is not as it seems. Trust No one" he softly whispered. That was the second warning I had received tonight." Dark would you do me the honor of escorting me back to my chambers? I feel like I may need to lie down. It has been a very exciting yet stressful day." I kindly asked.
" - Your wish is my command Majesty," he said with a smile.
" - Dark do you think we can make a visit to the library tomorrow? I think I want to see the portraits of my parents." I said feeling a little tired!
" - Sure Majesty it would be my honor to escort you there tomorrow." he said with the most handsome smile. With all the warnings somewhere deep down I had the feeling that Dark was an exception to the rule. I really hoped that my gut feeling would prove to be right.
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