Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 44-One More Day

(NASHI P.O.V)

I looked at Sage as she laid next to me sleeping. She really caught me by surprise, when she made the first move. A part of me was happy that she did, I wanted to wait until she was ready on her own.

I leaned down to kiss her lips, while I brushed the hair on her face back. I loved everything about her.

"Mmm" she groaned, as she started to wake up.

"Nashi", she said softly.

"Good morning, my princess", I said, and kissed her forehead.

"Morning", she said, as she raised up her body and yawned.

She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me on the lips

"As much as I would love to kiss you all day, I think we should get ready and head downstairs before your parents decide to come kill me", I said.

She laughed a little.

"Come on, I'll take you to your room", I said.

She nodded her head.

A few minutes later, I carried her to the room. When I got closer to it, I noticed Yeshiva coming out of the room.

"I knew it", Sage mumbled, " Told you", she said, looking up at me.

Suddenly, I sensed danger coming, and Yeshiva and I quickly went into the room.

(ROSEMARY P.O.V)

I was startled when Sage, Nashi and Yeshiva ran into the room panting.

"What the hell", I said, looking at them.

"Sorry, we sensed danger coming our way", Nashi said, walking next to Sage.

I looked at Sage and Nashi, "You two had sex", I said pointing at them.

Sage crossed her arms folding them, "I'm pretty you did too", she said, smirking.

Nashi covered Sage's mouth with his hand, and Yeshiva sat on the bed shaking his head.

"Danger is approaching", Yeshiva said and pointed his finger at the door.

"What danger?", I asked, looking confused.

All of sudden someone knocked on the door. Yeshiva got up and answered it. When he opened it, mother was standing behind the door. Then I fully understood what he meant.

"Hey mom", Sage and I said at the same time.

"Why are you looking at me like you're hiding something", she said, looking at us before she closed the door behind her.

"Is everything okay, you look a little tense", I said.

She sighed, "Duke Vernon came back to the villa, and told us Prince Marshall's coronation is going to be pushed back another two months, since he's in the palace recovering from the broken leg", she said.

"Doesn't that give us more time to come with a more solid plan?", Nashi asked, holding his hand out.

Mother came walking closer to us and stopped in the center of the room.

"Yes, it does, but for now we should focus on tomorrow. Sage, we should work on matching your disguise from the ball", she said, looking in Sage direction.

Sage nodded her head.

"Meet us in the office for a brief strategy meeting in 30 minutes.", mother said and left the room

We all sighed out of relief.

"Mother senses are sharp and scary", Sage said, holding her chest. "Okay we should go get ready to head to the office", she added.

Thirty minutes later, Sage and I arrived at the office, while Nashi and Yeshiva had already left ahead of us. We sat down next to Peyton and our mother. A second later, father and Duke Vernon walked into the room.

"I called you all to this meeting so we could discuss our plans for each mission", Father said, "Sage will be going to the palace tomorrow for the tea party, Sylvester and Asiana will be going with her as a guard and maid", he explained.

"How long do tea parties last?"Sage asked.

Father looked back in her direction and answered,"A couple of hours", father said, "But it's after the tea party we need to worry about", he added.

Saged nodded her head.

"Masiro and I will be leaving tonight to go back to the territory to gather some of its clan members and Massey. I'm sure they would like to join the war.", Peyton said.

Grandfather nodded in agreement, "We also need weapons", he said.

"Okay that takes care of that side", Mother chimed in, "Rosie and I will be going undercover for a week and learn Count Livens secrets", she said.

Father walked around and placed his hand on Yeshiva's shoulder who was standing beside grandfather.

"Yeshiva and I will be meeting with one of my former advisors", Father said.

"That just leaves me", Nashi said, making everybody look at him. "My father and I will be meeting with some of the neutral parties that were once followers of Prince Moises that don't approve of Prince Marshall becoming King", Nashi added.

After the meeting came to an end, Sage and I left the room. I noticed Mother and Peyton were following us down the hall. Sage and I glanced at each other. Unexpectedly, mother placed her arm around me while Peyton placed her arm around Sage.

"Since the meeting is over, how about we have a little girl time?" mother asked, in a scheming tone.

I gulped, this can't be good, I thought to myself.

(SAGE P.O.V)

For some reason, Rosie and I ended up in the garden with our mother and Peyton. We sat at the table and the maids brought refreshments. I could tell they knew something and was about to lecture us or try to get some information out of us.

Once the maid left, I was instantly nervous watching mother's gazed. I'm certain she could stare a wild animal down and they'll be afraid as well.

"So, my young ladies", she said, picking up the tea cup and sipping it. "How was it?", she asked.

Rosie and I glanced at each other again.

"How was what?", I asked nervously.

Mother looked up and smirked, "your first time having sex?", she asked.

Rosie and I were flustered. We heard Peyton laughing and I was sure she sold us out. I looked over at Rosie who didn't seem worried at all.

"It was great," she said.

Mother spit out her tea, causing Peyton and I to laugh.

"I didn't think she would actually admit it", she mumbled, " Well you two are old enough so I can't scold you, but try not to get pregnant in the meantime." she said.

"It was amazing", I said, while feeling shy.

"I'm sure it was, after all I saw Nashi running down the hall with you on his shoulder", Peyton said, while laughing.

I placed my hands over my face out of embarrassment.

"Ah, your father did that before, when I dressed as a maid at the palace", mother said while smiling like she was mesmerizing.

Since I was getting annoyed with all the laughing, I decided to sell Peyton out too.

"Did you see that coming out of Duke Vernon's room?", I asked Peyton and smirked.

Mother spit out her tea again, after just taking a sip. She looked over at Peyton, "I knew it", she said.

Peyton started to blush and averted her eyes from mother staring at her.

"What the... since when?", mother asked, while smirking.

Suddenly, we heard something fall down and looked over in the direction of the sound. We saw Nashi and he had just dropped a tray of dessert.

"Oh shit, did he hear us?", mother whispered.

We looked back over at him, and he was totally grossed out. Rosie and I couldn't help but laugh seeing the expression on his face.

"Okay okay, cut it out", Peyton shouted while hiding her face.

Later that evening, we all gathered in the dining area for dinner. Since grandfather and Peyton were leaving in a couple of hours. We thought we should spend some time with them before they go back to the territory for a few days.

"Hey grandfather, are you bringing Jemas and Cena here too?"Rosie asked, while cutting up her steak.

"If they're willing to come", he answered, and smiled.

"I miss Na'mah", I said.

"Father you should get her to come as well, I haven't seen my sister in years", mother said, looking towards grandfather's direction.

He nodded his head.

Without warning, Nashi stood up from his chair and bowed his head towards grandfather and then to my father.

"Prince Moises and Sir Masiro", he said, getting their attention.

"Yes young duke", father said, giving him his full attention.

Grandfather stopped eating and looked up at Nashi.

Nashi raised up his head, and started to say, "After the war, if we all survive I would like to marry Princess Sage", he said and bowed again.

Grandfather and father looked at each other and then back at Nashi.

"If Sage wants to marry you, it's her choice, but you have my blessings young duke", Father said, as he stood up.

Grandfather remained quiet for a moment, and then stood up as well.

"If you treat her wrong, I'll hunt down your whole bloodline", he said.

Nashi didn't even seem frightened, I guess he was used to all the threats by now.

"Thank you", Nashi said, and looked over at me

"Hey, don't even think about flirting in front of us", grandfather said.

Everyone started laughing.

When the time came for them to leave, I was greatly saddened. Peyton hugged me and told me to be careful, while she was gone. After we stood outside the gate, we sent them off.

Mother decided I should start getting my hair dyed again, so I could have the same look from the ball. We decided on the dress I would wear, and picked out some jewelry.

"What time are you and Rosie leaving tomorrow?", I asked my mother, while she was drying my hair.

"We will probably leave after you, and head to the County.", she replied, "I'm sure your father will have his hands full with meeting the advisors. ", she added.

I just hope everything goes as planned, I thought to myself.

(PEYTON'S P.O.V)

Masiro and I headed to the northern border wall. We used the route the Duke provided us. Since it was less guarded, we could easily sneak out of the kingdom. When we crossed the border, we returned back to Masiro's truck that was hidden in the forest. During the time we've been at the villa, Masiro made sure to constantly check on his vehicle.

"Looks like it's just you and me, Peyton", he said as we entered the truck.

"I wonder how your clan members will react when you invite them into a war", I said.

"Many of us have already fought in wars, so it wouldn't make a difference who's war it is", he explained.

We rode out of the forest onto the road.

"I hope the girls will be okay, especially Sage, I've kind of been getting a bad feeling about the whole tea party thing." I said, while sighing.

Masiro didn't say anything for a while, I was wondering what was on his mind.

"I'm sure Sage will be fine, she's been training well.", he said.

"I'm just worried, but I'm sure Sylvester and Asiana will watch over her." I said.

We continued to travel until we made it to the first checkpoint. Masiro showed the guard his tag that gives him access into any country. Since it was a day's journey, we decided to take turns driving. I stared out of the window into the darkness, thinking about the upcoming months. We have so much planning to do with only little pieces of information.

I turned my head towards Masiro as a thought came into my mind.

"Hey, Masiro, while we're out of the kingdom, we should try to gather information about the neighboring kingdom." I said.

Masiro put one of his hands on his chin as he thought to himself.

"Sounds good, once we get to the territory, I'll have a meeting with the elders to get their opinions." he said, still looking to be deep in thought.

After Masiro talked for a little more, I decided to get some sleep until it was my turn to drive.

(ROSEMARY P.O.V)

It's been a few hours since grandfather and Peyton left the villa. Sage and I laid in the bed unable to sleep. It was about three in the morning, and reality was starting to sit in once again.

"It's suck I have to be gone for a whole week, but I'm excited to be doing a big mission with our mother", I said, looking up at the ceiling.

"I know, and Father will also be gone for a week. I wonder who the adviser is", she said, while looking up at the ceiling also.

"I just hope we don't run into any trouble", I said.

A lot of different scenarios ran through my mind, it was kind of sudden that we all will be apart for a few days. A part of me wish Sage didn't have to go to the palace. With the king around I hope he doesn't try again while she is there.

"Do you have to go to the palace, I feel like something bad will happen", I said, hoping she hears me out.

Sage turned towards me, "If I wanted to get close to the Queen I'll have no choice but to go", she said.

"If you see the king", I started to say, Sage grabbed my hand and I could tell she was nervous.

"I'll just have to see what happens when I get there", she said, in a unsure tone.

Suddenly, we heard someone trying to open the door. The knob was turning, Sage and I were on full alert.

"Let's pretend we're asleep to see who it is", she said.

"Okay", I agreed.

Since the lights were off, they wouldn't be able to tell if we were asleep or not. We heard the door open and pretended to snore as if we were asleep.

When it opened I could hear someone trying to tiptoe through the room. Since I've been training with Yeshiva, my senses have become more sharpened. The footsteps got closer, and I could feel that Sage wasn't by my side any more.

All of a sudden, I heard a loud sound like someone had fallen onto the floor. I got up and hurried to cut on the lights. When I cut them on I turned around and the scene before me was hilarious.

"What the hell mom!", Sage shouted.

Sage had mother pent down on the floor from behind. Her legs was wrapped around mothers body while she had her in a headlock.

"Good job", mother said, and lifted her body up while Sage was still on her back

"What the hell was that about?", I asked.

"Training of course, I'm testing you two.", she said, "You never know when an assassin would enter your room",she added.

Sage jumped off mother's back and sat on the floor.

"Gosh mom, you scared the crap out of me", Sage said.

Mother walked over and sat on the bed, "Rosie I could tell you were aware of me, the rhythm in your breathing changed.", she said.

I sat down next to her and Sage continued to sit on the floor.

"I want you two to be safe and always stay alert no matter where you are", mother said.

She got up and kissed me on the forehead. She walked over to Sage and leaned down to kiss her on the forehead as well. She walked to the door and turned around and winked one of her eyes then exited out of the room.

Sage and I looked at each other.

"Seriously, how the hell are we supposed to sleep now", she said, and got up off the floor.

For some reason, all throughout the night, mother broke into the room. Whether it was coming through the door and coming through the window. After a while, Sage went to sleep and completely ignored mother's attempts. While I on the other hand laid in bed wondering how the hell she stayed in the dungeon so long.

My mother is crazy, I mumbled out loud.