Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 59-Reunion(2)

(ROSEMARY P.O.V)

After we got out of the car, I was amazed at how big the castle was, when we walked through it. I couldn't help but look around. It was breathtaking.

When we made it to the back of the castle and went towards the training grounds. I saw the knights training, and when I saw Sage sparring against Yeshiva and a few other knights. I wanted to go join them, until I saw the tall man with maroon hair. I instantly started to run towards him, and he turned around like he sensed me or something. When I saw it was Nathan, my heart was racing to see him alive and in person. When I jumped up and hugged him.

“It's good to see you Rosie,” he said, catching me in his arms.

“We thought you were dead”, I said, hugging him around his neck.

“I'm very much alive my dear”, he said.

When he placed me down, I saw a huge scar on his face. I was about to ask him what happened to him until Peyton and Massey came crashing into him.

“We looked for your ass for a long time,” Massey shouted.

“What the hell happened to you?”, Peyton said.

Nathan was about to answer until he walked away and when I turned my head, he was bowing to my father. After they told me they all knew each other from their academy days. I understood why Peyton and Nathan were so overprotective of Sage and I, when we were growing up. It was like they were keeping us safe until they reunited us with our parents.

When I looked and saw Sage running towards us, I started to run again. Once again we almost collided trying to run to each other.

“How many times do you plan on going missing? ” I asked.

“Not planning, just happening,” she said, while sighing.

“A Duchess huh”, I said while smirking.

“A very rich Duchess”, she said, while flipping her ponytail back.

“Nashi is going to be heartbroken even more” I said, while feeling amused.

Sage turned her head while we were walking back to everyone.

“What's wrong with Nashi?”, she asked with a concerned look.

“He's drowning in sorrow because of your other fiance’” I said.

“I don't have another fiance,” she said.

I laughed, “Technically you do, I wonder how he looks” I said, while watching her frown.

“I won't marry anyone I don't know,” she said.

After walking back to where father and Duke Winter was, I was surprised to find out they've been planning a rebellion since my father was exiled.

Things are about to get even more hectic now, I thought to myself.

(PRINCE MOISES P.O.V)

After following my grandfather back into the castle. My grandfather gestured for Sage, Rosemary, Natalie and I to follow him to one of the offices. While my grandmother got everyone else settled into a room. When we entered the office, Sage and I sat on the couch while Natalie and Rosemary sat on the couch opposite of us. My grandfather walked over to one of the bookshelves and grabbed a folder. Before he sat down he handed us a document.

“Your grandmother and I, will put you four into the family registry”, he said and looked over at Rosemary and Natalie.

“Do you two agree to join the Winter Dukedom?”,grandfather asked.

Natalie and Rosemary agreed without hesitation.

“Moises, your last name will change to Winter also, you're only exiled from the royal family, not the Winter Dukedom”, grandfather said.

“I thought he was exiled from the whole kingdom” Rosemary asked.

“Yes, but the Winter Dukedom is different. We could've become independent again a long time ago” grandfather said.

“Again?”Sage asked.

“The Winter Dukedom was a kingdom until we joined together with the Vanuatu kingdom through marriage, making the land as large as it is”. Grandfather explained.

“You are a former king?” Rosemary and Sage shouted at the same time.

Grandfather and I started to chuckle a bit seeing their reaction.

“Grandfather, it seems like my father is poisoning my mother”, I said, while balling up my fist.

Grandfather balled his fist up, “So that's what she's been keeping from me” he said, while sighing.

He pulled out another document and handed it to me. When I read it, my eyes widened.

“When did this happen?” I asked while looking at the document.

“As soon as Prince Marshall becomes King. Your mother has already filed for a divorce petition to the courts. Once your father isnt king anymore, your mother will no longer be bound to the king.That's what we're waiting for, the king doesn't know. Meaning the treaty between the Vanuatu and Winter kingdom becomes invalid. I don't have to give them any more support.” grandfather said.

I watched as Sage, Natalie and Rosemary's faces kept changing.

“My sister and I will work on reversing the poison she's been consuming,” Natalie said, looking directly at my grandfather.

My grandfather nodded his head and thanked Natalie.

“So, that means father will become the king of the Winter Kingdom?: Sage asked

“No, he will become the king of the entire kingdom; the kingdoms have been joined to each other for the past 62 years. We can't let the citizens suffer because of that”, grandfather replied.

“Do you know what the conference is about?”, I asked, looking at him.

“The conference is for the Kingdom of Kalpana, this is the last peace treaty conference. If a decision isn't made, they will declare war” grandfather said.

I suddenly understood what he was doing.

“This conference is going to be interesting”, grandfather said.

(SAGE P.O.V)

After we left the office, Duke Winter said he was going to submit the documents for the family registry. Father, mother, Rosemary and I followed grandfather to the dining room. When we entered, everyone else was stuffing their faces and Duchess Mary looked very happy.

When we sat down, Nathan and father sat next to each other. Rosie and I sat on the opposite of them. I felt a little mischievous since Rosie kept bothering me about a neighboring kingdom's fiance’. After hearing that, Nashi is upset about the whole missing and another fiancé thing. I decided to mess with Rosie and Yeshiva for revenge.

“So, Rosie, when are you going to introduce Yeshiva to Nathan as your boyfriend?”, I said.

I watched as Rosie and Yeshiva almost choked off their food. I saw Nathan glaring at Yeshiva and I felt satisfied.

Yeshiva glared at me.

“Father already approved of him”, Rosie said.

Nathan looked at my father who smirked.

“Barely”, he said, without looking in our direction.

Yeshiva looked over at grandfather who was eating.

“Chief”, he said, looking for help.

Grandfather smirked, “Hey, we're the bride's side of the family, no one is on your side here.” He said and went back to eating his food. Which made everyone laugh.

After dinner, Duke Winter called for a meeting. Cena stayed in the room to monitor Princess Sarah. While we all discussed recent information we found in the last few days. It's almost hard to believe it's about to become the fall season.

“Once the conference is over with, I'll be meeting with Count Livens”, Grandfather said.

Nathan looked over at him, “I'll join you, he's been sending spies into the rebels headquarters”, Nathan said.

“Wait, you are one of the rebel leaders?” Father asked, while looking surprised, “Since When?” He asked.

“Since Prince Morgan and Queen Malaysia contacted me. After all, I was a bounty hunter. I started gathering people after I found out Sage and Rosie were kidnapped. I ended up meeting Sage in the forest after she fled the palace. ” Nathan said.

Unexpectedly, father and mother stood up and bowed their heads to Nathan and Peyton.

“Thank you for keeping our daughters safe” they both said in an emotional tone.

Nathan walked over and placed his hand on my father's shoulder

“You should thank Peyton, after all she's the one who found me when I was doing a job.” Nathan said.

Mother stepped forward and gave Nathan a hug.

“Queen Malaysia said you were sending her pictures of Sage and Rosemary” mother said.

Nathan hugged her back, “That was also Prince Morgan, he told Queen Malaysia about the girls. He knew everything about Prince Marshall's and the King plan. After all, he still lives in the palace. He's been gathering evidence for the past few years to prove Prince Moises innocence” Nathan said.

“What about the other prince, the king's illegitimate son?” Rosemary asked.

“Count Livens is trying to make his nephew king,” Mother said.

“Do we know where he is?” Nathan asked.

Mother shook her head.

“How about we set a trap for Count Livens and Prince Marshall.” mother said.

“What kind of trap?”, father asked.

“Prince Marshall doesn't know that Count Livens and his sister killed his mother. After Moises was framed for murder. The woman ended up leaving the palace while she was pregnant. If the King doesn't like illegitimate children so much, maybe she fled for her safety” mother said, “Something happened between the woman and Queen Lily for her to flee. Count livens mentioned Moises as the first obstacle to their plans. Prince Marshall would be the next obstacle. We need to turn them against each other” mother added.

“While Sage and Duke Winter are at the conference, Natalie, Cena and I will be doing some digging with this whole slavery deal.” Grandfather said.

Rosemary raised her hand and said she wanted to join. Father gave in because he can't win against mother in a disagreement.

“Don't we have leverage, Prince Marshall's daughter?” Rosemary said, “Why don't we frame Count Livens for kidnapping a princess”. She added.

Everyone looked at Rosemary, “Wow, you've become your mother” father said, while sighing.

I started to laugh until I saw Nathan's expression.

“Sage, you shouldn't be laughing because you're exactly like your father,” he said, “Little Sage here had her first battlefield experience and was smiling like a mad woman covered in blood.” Nathan said.

Father looked at me and I couldn't tell whether he was shocked or proud.

“Wait, you mean when the western border was attacked. Sage was fighting against the other knights ”, mother said, sounding impressed.

Father walked over to me and placed his hand on my shoulder. “How was it? Were you scared?” He asked.

I shook my head, “No, instead I felt excitement, I really want to meet that knight again, the one who I was about to fight with before Nathan stood in-between us”, I said.

“My little warrior, that was only your first battle, if the other person is experienced, you'll have a major problem. It's good that Nathan stood in-between.” Father said, “How about fighting against me,” he added.

I looked up at my father and was instantly excited.

“When?” I asked.

Father smirked. “Now if you want” he said and started to walk to the door.

I followed behind my father and everyone else followed behind us. We walked until we got to the training grounds. It had gotten dark and, Duke Winter had some of the workers bring a couple of horses to the training grounds.

After the workers brought the horses and couple of knights brought some wooden swords. Father and I both climbed on top of our horses.

“Now show me what you've learned so far.” Father said as he raised his sword.

I raised my sword towards my father and he started to ride towards me. I commanded the horse and rode towards him. I raised up my sword a bit higher and we clashed our swords together. I felt the excitement again. What was this feeling? I questioned myself.

“Too slow” father said as he slashed across my chest.

I caught my balance before I could fall off the horse. When I backed my horse up and looked at my father he raised his sword again and pointed it in my direction.

“Now Sage, I'll teach you everything, so pay attention” he said.

I gripped my sword and nodded my head.

“If you can get a hit on me. You win” father said.

I gripped my sword tighter and raised it up. I rode towards him and we started to clash swords again.

“Again!”, he shouted.

I did it again and again, until he was satisfied. After an hour of trying to get a hit on my father. I felt incredibly annoyed.

“Nice look” father said, while pointing his sword at me. “Come on my little princess, show your father you can handle the battlefield” he said.

I raised my sword again and this time I was pissed from all his taunting. We rode towards each other again and clashed swords again. I raised my sword and swung it towards him. As I was about to get my first hit against my father. Suddenly we heard a loud siren going off and the knights started to run out of the buildings.

“Western border is under attack again” someone shouted.