IVORY
Obviousness. (2)

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Throughout the dim passageway that echoed footsteps, every air that greeted the lungs felt so dull. The only light source was only a torch that was burned and some oil lamps that were affixed to the walls that were so cold and glittering. Ivory had touched the wall that looks shiny like water and damp, and it was as he saw it. This room is really uncomfortable.

In his mind, he wondered where the Grey prince would take him, yet he could only keep that in his heart. She followed on her husband's dashing back and walked wherever Prince Grey would take her.

At the end of there, there is a door made of iron, the bars are tightly spaced, guarded by two soldiers on the right and left sides. Then, they rushed to open the door when they saw Grey walking in that direction.

Ivory doesn't understand. But his brain could tell easily after seeing the lined up prisoner cells, and only a few were inhabited. These are underground prisoners. Ivory nodded confirming his conjecture. Then at the very end, there was another door, and Grey carried it there.

This room is darker and gripping. Occasionally Ivory's ears catch the sound of water droplets that are somehow coming from which direction. There are three cells. The first cell was empty, and the second. Grey is still pushing, until now his legs stop at the third holding cell. Ivory also stopped there, following Grey's line of sight.

Like being hit by a mace right in the heart, Ivory mindlessly reached the iron bars, squeezing it strong with tears flowing down the river. Ivory shook her head in disbelief at the state of the father and mother. The two presences walked closer with a step with a bruised face that made a feeling of destruction. The mother grabbed Ivory's pretty face with her palms, looking at her tenderly until her tears also followed wetting her facial features.

“What's really going on, ma'am? Why are mom and dad's faces bruised so?” ivory asked, grabbing the bruised faces of her mother and father in turn.

There's no answer. Silence for a moment, until Grey makes a sound. “Your mother and father were subjected to the misunderstanding of king Aruchi.”

“King Aruchi? Who her? Why did they make both my parents become like this.”

Grey stared at Ivory's watery bead. Then rub the tears of the woman he loved so much with gentle gestures full of affection. “King of the kingdom of Amber. And tomorrow morning, I'll go there with Junot to tell you if everything's just a misunderstanding.”

“Mistake understanding?” rose asked, which Grey responded with a steady nod.

“My people have found evidence that you are innocent. Twenty years ago, did you guys receive any foreign guests?”

Rose and Rontge stared at each other. Rose seemed to be recalling something, and she turned her head when she remembered the day. The day a pair of men with a woman came and asked her to breastfeed a baby.

“Ah, yes. I remember.” sahut Rose with an enthusiastic bead.

“Unfortunately, the two people have disappeared like swallowed by the earth. They could not be found anywhere.” Light Grey, then he looked back at the sad face of Ivory who was still fixated on his parents. In his heart Grey also felt how hurt, when he saw the woman he loved so much was crying. “I'll meet king Aruchi. In fact, if necessary beg that you two be released.” continued Grey without disconnecting and taking the slightest view of the Ivory feature. Until the girl wakes up and hugs Grey.

“Do not cry again, eumm.”

Ivory nodded with a wet bead. This time, she felt heavy letting go of her embrace, after hearing Grey was about to leave her for a dangerous thing that could threaten the man's life.

“Please promise me again, if you will come back to me, prince.”

“I promise. And hopefully, it's not too late.”

...***...

Green walked alone through the deserted palace hallway. He scoured every inch of the magnificent ornate buildings carving different types of shapes. Starting from a person's face, images and symbols that he does not know the meaning at all, then flowers bloom, and also weapons used for war.

The oil lamp attached to its wall lit up quite brightly, but the atmosphere was not so Green liked. It's too hot, unlike his house in the middle of the forest that feels cold.

When Green was about to touch one of the face ornaments on the wall, a voice surprised him. Both of his shoulders were raised together due to the shock. He stepped up and immediately turned to the source of the voice. Junot stood not far from where he stood. The men walked closer a second later after their pupils met in the darkness of the night. Green's heart suddenly thumped like this afternoon, when the first time the male palm went down the curve of his body.

The closer, Junot's face became more visible in Green's eyes even though the orange lighting was not very supportive. There was actually no need, as Green still really remembered the man's face. So handsome.

Ivory recalls the morning when they walked in the woods.

What if you meet a handsome guy in Geogini?

Green took a breath and held it for a moment as their bodies faced each other. The man was too tall, Green's head crest only reached the man's shoulder.

“What are you doing here? Isn't it time to go to bed?” junot asked to make sure that the girl before him was not putting something that could harm the palace. Yes, Junot couldn't believe it and underestimated just like this girl. He was carrying so many sharp weapons behind his clothes this afternoon, it is not possible if this Green is indeed dangerous or a spy sent to spy and search for information about Geogini . Junot couldn't believe it just because of the reason made in the girl, nor did he want this girl to add to the turmoil when the royal situation was not conducive.

Junot recalls, Grey took Ivory to the dungeon to meet his mother and father who were being held while there. His head nodded, then he lowered his arm which he had linked behind his back.

“Alright, get to bed soon after princess back.”

“Sure. Without being told, I will sleep.” ketus Green without wanting to be friendly to a man who makes himself feel strange, unable to calm down as usual.

Junot laughed a little broadly, then walked about to pass Green. However, his steps stopped right next to the girl in a light and soft pink dress who— might— lent Ivory, then his sturdy arm stretched out just to reach the top of Green's head, then patted him three times. “Basic chatty.”

...***...

After knowing the real situation that is happening, Ivory looks troubled. He could not accept how his parents had to accept such cruelty. Ivory seemed to disappear from her world. Turning moody without the cheerful smile he used to show others.

“I'll try to fix everything.” Grey said, breaking the silence between the underground airbenders along the hallway, tonight.

Ivory silent. There was no answer Grey heard, making his footsteps stop just like that. He turned around, looking at Ivory who was still bowing her face. Then, slowly he approached, grabbed one side of Ivory's face and rubbed it gently. “This is why I sent you to Denham. I just don't want you to know what Geogini's mess looks like. I don't want to see you like this.”

What Grey said was really sincere. He did not want to see Ivory become silent and disappointed in him at all. But it is different from the point of view of Ivory who feels lied. He is angry but can only hold and hold it back.

“But not by hiding my parents' circumstances.” and everything exploded like a time bomb. Ivory pours her heart out to Grey, about the disappointment that Grey would rather cover that reality from her.

Ivory's answer was a crushing blow to Grey. It was true, he should not have kept any secrets that could backfire that would strike him back.

Regretfully, he grabbed Ivory in a hug, gave a kiss to the head, then leaned against the chest of his field.

“Sorry.”

Ivory is silent. He was angry because Grey didn't say it all in the first place.

Maybe luck hasn't sided with either. Grey and Ivory must end it all when a soldier is seen running in a frenzy with a panicked face that looks so real. Grey, who saw this, took off his arms from Ivory, put on his body and prepared to hear what the soldier was carrying.

The slightly skinny man bent over at a glance, his breathing gasping. Grey squeaked, looking at the soldier's right and left shoulders. The two lines resembled bow arrows embedded in the armor he was wearing, he was a main border guard who connected Geogini with the southern forest.

“Pardon me if I have to disturb the prince.”

Grey nodded. “Say, what news do you bring.”

“I saw a large group from the south was overnight in the middle of the forest, prince. They seem to be heading to Geogini.”

This time, Grey frowned. His face changed pias and his jaw was tightened with anger.

“Amber?”

“Not sure yet, but chances are you are right.”

Grey moves quickly without wasting time, leaving Ivory there. The atmosphere is at its peak. Grey can no longer prevent the worst if King Aruchi suddenly comes and attacks Geogini.

“Meet Junot. Tell him to keep the core troops on standby at the four entrances of Geogini. Then tell him to arm all the troops and head for the south door. I have to see the king first.”

“Good, prince.”

Grey disappeared in the corner of the room, his voice and footsteps were also no longer caught by Indra perungu Ivory. The girl returned to shed tears. His legs were no longer able to hold his own body weight. His body was forced to accept all possible circumstances that would end up not being what he expected. Ivory fell curled up. He hid his face between the folds of his knees, and cried there.

Will he lose Grey? Will he lose everything? Even himself?

All the evidence of fear that had been haunting him swirled around in his head. The reason why he did not want to touch the magnificent life of the palace was inversely proportional to reality. And yes, it's a consequence. The consequences that you have to accept from a decision. Those who were not there were then present, then returned to the owner of life. That's the working system of life, isn't it? []

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