Chroma and Achromos
Chapter 9: The Beginning of Change
The room was unusually spacious it had illumination that was not too dark, and not too bright. Several swords and shields were attached to the walls as decorations. Chroma was stunned on top of the large size bed, combing through the room that from today would be her new room. He knew exactly which room was his new room. What's more, it's already night, of course it's time to sleep.
Wh-why don't I sleep in the queen's room?? The queen has her own room, right? Her thought.
The pounding of the shoes resuscitated Chroma's daydream, making her look towards the large door beside her. From behind the door, the figure of Achromos appeared without knocking first. He walked over to Chroma and sat down beside her.
Chroma shifted her gaze, trying to cover up the unease she had felt since entering this room. In his mind, all sorts of things were swirling around unbecoming. His face was slightly red. His heart is beating fast. Achromos looked at Chroma fixedly, making Chroma feel even more agitated.
Before long, Achromos got up and stepped towards the super-large wardrobe in the corner of the room. He then undressed until Chroma jumped in shock and with a fog tried not to see Achromos.
Holy hooch! Holy hooch! Why did he take off his clothes in front of me!! Holy hooch! What am I supposed to do?? I need to be able to protect myself!!! Chroma in the heart.
After a while, Achromos stepped back to the bed in his nightgown. He sat next to Chroma who looked very agitated. His hand then lifted, making Chroma think again. But unexpectedly, that huge hand rubbed Chroma's head gently. Chroma terpenung— did not expect Achromos would do that.
Ta-ta-but it could have been one way to get me!!!
Looking at Chroma who was back on his nerves, Achromos sighed. He then stopped rubbing Chroma and threw himself beside her. Then he turned off the room lights.
"Good sleep." His whisper.
Chroma is still gawking in a ready position against Achromos. It was quite surprising that Achromos did nothing but rub Chroma's head. In Chroma's shadow, Achromos will not hesitate to do what he wants because Chroma is his wife. Chroma thought Achromos was as cruel as the father who beheaded his own mother.
With her heart still slightly agitated, Chroma slid down her small body slowly. In his heart he felt immense relief, but what will Achromos not do to him in the future? Chroma shook his head and convinced himself that he could fight Achromos if he did anything. Not long after, Chroma's round eyes began to shut and she ended up drowning in dreamland.
•••
Chroma opened her eyes slowly and looked at the ceiling of the room that looked so far away. He rubbed his eyes slowly and got up and sat on the bed. He glanced to the right and found Achromos' place empty and neatly arranged.
"That stupid king woke up." Chroma muttered as she got down from her bed. A small smile spread on his lips. Today he plans to tour the palace—after being delayed by various events that occur. It was with pleasure that he mumbled his favorite song.
Tok tok tok tok
The sound of knocking on the door made Chroma stop and told her to come in. A woman—who looks the same age as Chroma—in and salutes. He wears a maid outfit and brings her breakfast.
"Your Majesty the Queen, this is your breakfast." He said as he pushed the food trolley clumsily.
"Whose name?" Ask Chroma.
"W-uh! Forgive me, Your Majesty! Forgive the impoliteness of the servant who did not introduce himself! Name servant Mysha, from today the servant will be the main servant of His Majesty." Answer with anxiety.
Chroma walked over to the bowed Mysha and clasped her hands tightly.
"Greetings, Mysha!" Chroma said with a smile. Mysha was very surprised to see Chroma's reaction, but quickly lowered her head again.
"Mysha, after breakfast I want to go around the palace alone. Please tell His Majesty the King if he's looking for me." Chroma said as she sat down and started devouring her breakfast.
"But Your Majesty, the servant was asked by His Majesty the King to keep an eye on you, and you were asked not to come out of your room until His Majesty the King returned." Tukas Mysha panicked.
Chroma rolled her eyeballs. Since Chroma was conscious, Achromos became very protective and forbade him from doing this. He even had to sleep in his room with her. Even chatting with Chlari alone she was scolded. What happened to that stupid king?
"Mysha," Chroma said seriously. "If Your Majesty is looking for me, just tell me I threatened you to leave this room and you can't fight back. Let me defend you if he'll punish you."
Chroma rubbed her mouth with a napkin then immediately got up and changed her clothes. Mysha who heard Chroma's words could only nod in a forced manner. Chroma flashed her smile at Mysha before finally exiting the room.
Just as he stepped out of the room, he was confronted by two bodyguards ordered by Achromos to guard Chroma. Chroma. His ignorant smile expanded and he immediately attacked the nape of the two guards until they collapsed unconscious. Chroma stuck out her tongue at them and immediately stepped her small foot in the hallway of the palace—not realizing the pair of eyeballs that had been staring at her with a smile.
•••
Chroma stared at the vast flower garden before her while smiling. He immediately approached a bunch of white roses that were blooming. He pulled out a flower without caring for his bloody hand hit by thorns. He pulled out the petals now stained with the red color and threw them up, causing them to fall slowly.
"You're so weird." A sound made Chroma look up. Chroma immediately put on her flat face and sighed.
"Why are you here?" Ask Chroma a little ketus. Chlari just smiled as she approached Chroma slowly.
"Here close to the eastern castle, don't you know?" Ask. Chroma shakes. Sure oes. Who could memorize the intricacies of the palace in an instant? Chroma just had time to explore the palace because there have been various things.
"You.. don't forget our promise, do you?" Chlari asked as she rubbed Chroma's head. Chroma brushed off her hand then looked at her sharply. Chlari was surprised to see Chroma clasping her hand and looked at Chroma sadly. Chroma gulps. Somehow his face reminded him of himself in the past.
"I-I didn't forget!" Chroma. "Da-and sorry for pulling your hand away." Chalk slowly.
Chlari's smile immediately re-expanded and she immediately grabbed Chroma's tiny body. Chroma. He immediately released himself quickly and put up his shuffles.
Chlari chuckled at Chroma's reaction. He then approached Chroma who stepped back.
"Moora." Call her.
Chroma remained silent. He felt he had not been called by his name for a long time. As a result of his work, he was called the silver-furred fox and as a result of his mission this time, he was called Jane. The last time he was called Chroma, probably only by Ash, and it happened three years ago.
"Chroma, you can be yourself in front of me." Said Chlari while rubbing Chroma's cheek gently.
The deg!
The unusual heartbeat made Chroma's body stiffen, but she also felt powerless. Is this the poison effect that's still left? Suddenly, Chroma loses her balance and is quickly captured by Chlari's thin hands.
"The chroma?" Call Chlari a little surprised. I don't know why Chroma was tired. Real tired. With all her strength, Chroma broke free and immediately ran from there.
"What's going on?" Chroma muttered while holding her chest tightly.
•••
Chroma stared at the floor without daring to stare at Achromos' extraordinary face looking displeased. Sure oes. All this time no one had dared to go against his orders. Only Chroma had so easily broken the order that had just been given to her.
"Why did you come out?" Ask Achromos in a cold tone.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I just want to take a walk around the palace because I want to know the ins and outs. As queen, I feel the need to know the state of the palace." Answer Chroma half-wrought.
Achromos. Not that he wanted to ban Chroma around, but the attack proved that Chroma—'s life or himself— was threatened. Plus, Chlari seemed to be planning something. He then took a long breath.
"Then why are you hurt?" Ask Achromos while grabbing Chroma's bloody hand.
"I went to the rose garden, and I accidentally grabbed hold of the dur, Your Majesty." Answer Chroma.
"Rose garden??" Ask Achromos in a high tone. He clasped Chroma's injured hand tightly, making Chroma slightly grimace.
"Why did you go to the rose garden?? Did you meet Chlari??" Achromos.
"No-no, Your Majesty!" Chroma Timpal.
"Answer me honestly!!" Achromos grabbed Chroma's chin and brought her face closer. His eyes implied such great anger. What makes Achromos hate Chlari so much?
"No, Your Grace. I didn't meet Prince Chlari." Chroma answered while looking straight at Achromos' eyes. Achromos immediately let go of his hand and sat on the bed.
"This time I forgive you." His word. "Cabin."
Chroma approached Achromos and was slightly surprised when Achromos suddenly pulled his injured hand and licked his wound. Achromos then grabbed the napkin on the table next to the bed and tied it to Chroma's wound. He held Chroma's hand tightly.
"What's up, Your Majesty?" Ask Chroma.
"Jane," said Achromos slowly. "please, don't break my orders again. Don't go to that rose garden again."
Chroma was slightly surprised to hear Achromos' slightly vibrating voice. It feels like this time Achromos looks so soft. Chroma smiled slightly and then rubbed Achromos' head slowly. Achromos looked at Chroma with a slight surprise.
"I understand." Chroma replied with a smile.
The heart of Achromos suddenly beats. Without him noticing, his body moved on its own and hugged Chroma tightly. Chroma was quite surprised and wanted to fight back, but Achromos' slightly vibrating shoulder made him undo his intentions. With a slight hesitation, Chroma gave a slight hug to Achromos and smiled faintly.
"Jane.." Achromos.
Chroma was silent for a moment before finally realizing something.
Ah..
Also true..
Right now, I'm 'Jane'.
Just then, Chroma's smile instantly disappeared from her face.
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