“I’ve slayed the dragon, did you see me?” The knight beamed pridefully.

There he was, your daring knight. The same gallant knight who was your best friend during childhood, regardless of your royalty.

Ever since you were young, a prophecy had clung onto you. You were to be stolen away— held captive— Caelus knew this. So, from the very moment he met you, he had vowed to become stronger. He strived to become strong enough to rescue you from the hands of fate.

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You roses from your dainty mattress as Caelus dashed to your side. The knight kneeled down courteously by your bedside. He was finally here in this once lonesome tower, eradicating the darkness of captivity and solitude.

“I hope you didn’t doubt me, I was always going to come and save you.”