Early Bride [TAMAT]

#8 Arthur's childhood

" we have arrived." said Arthur.

The car stopped in front of a gate inside which was a castle. Looks like an ancient castle but still luxurious with crystal decoration of course.

" remember to keep your attitude when meeting the queen mother. Don't look stupid and careless. Don't invite my anger, don't be impressed that you hate me." Arthur said.

" and how should I behave?" 😑

" be polite, that's enough. And again, respect me also in front of the queen mother. But you have to stay close to me, so that the queen doesn't suspect that I'm forcing you. Just tell me we've been friends long enough."

" you're finally aware of what you've done." 😒

" yes, okay. But not this time for me, for the sake of the Queen's mother." said Arthur.

I just kept quiet and according to what he said. We started to enter the castle. Since the sky was already dark and her grandmother Arthur was already resting, we were greeted by Aunt Kagura. I'm confused what to call it. 😑 Queen mother?? Queen aunty?? Aunty??

Aunt Kagura, the younger brother of King Cecilion.

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" sister, you're coming at last. You guys go upstairs and get some rest. Let the maids deliver your barang2 later to the room." said aunt Kagura.

" all right. Is mom asleep?" ask paduka.

" he kept asking when you guys were coming. Ohh, is this your future daughter-in-law brother?? So cute!!" 😍 said aunt Kagura while pinching my cheek.

" uh, thank you aunt.. Ehh aunty.. Ehh the queen mother.. Ehh Aunt queen.. Sorry, I'm confused how to call you." 😵

" that's funny.. 😚 I'd rather you call me aunty. Can you??"

" of course you can, aunt." 😅

" rest, yeah.. You must be tired. Tomorrow morning, let's surprise the queen with your arrival here."

" well.." 😊

I also invited Arthur to go up to the castle. Searching my room. Thankfully, we were in a separate room. I'm still afraid of the fact that after marriage I'll be one room with her. Even though our beds would be separated, I was just afraid that Arthur would do something to me. I understand what kind of person he is. 😑

The next day, in the morning we visited the house of the queen mother. I thought the room would be more luxurious than Arthur's room or the queen's mother's room, it turned out that the Queen's room looked simpler. We talked for a while, then later..

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ms. Suri was still healthy.

" Lion, I want to talk to Naya alone. Can you??" said suri's mother. My heart immediately thumped loudly hearing the queen mother want to speak personally with me.

" well mother, then I'm not interrupting." replied your majesty. It turns out that 'Lion' was the king's calling when he was a child.

" behind the castle prepare a simple place for lunch, mother feels like she wants to eat out this lunch" said the queen mother back.

" of course mother, I will prepare her food." said the queen mother.

" mom misses your cooking, Carmilla."

" i will cook the best food, mother's favorite food of course." continued the queen mother.

Before long they all came out, even the servants in the castle were ordered by the queen mother to leave us alone. I'm a little nervous, but I have to keep Arthur's message in mind. Must be polite, don't look careless and stupid. Act like a kind and friendly princess. 😣

" you're too good at attitude, son. Just ordinary.. Your grandmother used to be an ordinary person like you." said the queen mother. I'm just dumbfounded.

" ne.. Grandma??" 😳

" yes, call me grandma. After all, the Queen mother is just a title. If I were Arthur's grandmother, that would be your grandmother, too, wouldn't it??" 😊

" uh, yeah.. Grandma's.." 😰

" well so.. You, have you known Arthur for a long time??"

" last long, grandma." I replied. Of course it has to be exactly what Arthur told me. 😑

" the boy finally had a friend. Grandma was worried if she got it right2 lost her humanity's soul."

" mom's what??" 🙁

" Arthur.. He's a special kid. At this age, he had to marry and continue his father's throne. His father is still alive."

" grandmother, may I ask you a question?" 😞

" of course, of course.. Grandma's glad you asked." 😊

" what's Arthur been through since he was a child until now, so he can be this strong??"

" when he was born, everyone was very happy. After a long wait from Cecilion and Carmilla, their first child was born. Arthur's first year was so much fun, they used to live here. The castle is warm."

" yes.. Everything was.. Cecilion, Carmilla and baby Arthur. Including the other 2 grandmom's kids."

" aunt Kagura?"

" yes, the daughter of her one2 grandmother did not want to get married. And another one, his name is Khufra. He married the princess of the kingdom who was a mortal enemy of the Land of Dawn, the kingdom of Hogwarts. The girl's name is Ginny. They have not had children until now" said the queen mother. I saw my grandmother's emotions were so angry when she started telling me about her son.

Uncle Khufra.

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Khufra's uncle's wife, Ginny.

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" what about Arthur's childhood, Grandma?" I said trying to get back to the initial topic, fearing that grandma was getting emotional and could have a bad impact on her health.

" hmm, Arthur.. Since 2 years he has been good at archery. At the age of 5, he was able to shoot with a rifle. A year later he studied riding and noble science, royal strategy, learning to fight, hunting, until just 2 he was studying royal administration and 5 foreign languages."

" what??!! 😳 that much?? He can finish it in 12 years?? I've only had a few days of school at the Royal Emperor feeling dizzy.." 😵

" yes.. But my grandson never complained, because his own grandfather taught him. Her spirit was burning when.." cut off there, I saw the queen mother holding back from crying.

" what's up, grandma?? It's okay if it's not good to tell, don't make Grandma's health worse." 😟

" no, kid. You must know, so that you may understand my grandson. He loved his grandfather more than his own father. Because when his grandfather abdicated, his father became super busy. He was a day2 nurtured by his grandfather. Two days before his grandfather's death, Arthur knew about the problems at the palace. And death is inevitable. Arthur who is 9 years old is really 2 hit, especially after knowing his next uncle's target is his own father."

" 9 years??" 😳 I'm shocked.

" yes.. But at that young age he was already able to lead the war forces. He did not hesitate to attack even to kill. The blood of the man who was spilling on his sword could no longer scare him."

" was Arthur afraid of blood??" 🙁

" the first 2 years of Arthur.. Seeing a rat that died of poison, he could cry hysterically. That soft was his heart first.." 😄

" oh.. Our world turned out to be very much different, I'm not sure we can survive." 😞 I said complaining, considering the world I'm going to face is true2 not my world.

" boy, do you know why grandma wants a normal girl to lead this country back?" ask the queen mother.

" hmm, yeah.." 🙁

" a common girl like you has a lot of support among the people, you know better what the people want, what they need, and what crimes we don't know."

" but, I guess it's all about taking revenge on Uncle Khufra??" 😥

" it's none of your business, son. It's Arthur's responsibility."

" but, grandma. He could not bear that burden alone. 😨 Please let me know, if I can help."

" grandma has been waiting for you to say this word for a long time." 😊

" huh?? What's??" 😕

" you'll know later.. Don't rush and understand the plan2 plot."

" mmm.. All right, grandma." 🙁 I said with a confused facial expression. I still don't understand what the Queen Mother meant.

" mother, everything is ready" said aunt Kagura.

Aunt Kagura also carried the queen mother to sit in a wheelchair. We went to the back of the castle. I saw there the food was prepared a lot. Whoa!! Benar2. Is this really the queen mother's cooking?? 😍😍😋😋

" be careful.. Don't let your saliva drip." 😒

" Athur!!" 😫

" what are you talking to the Queen??" 😒

" granny?? That's plenty.." 🙁

" when did you dare to call the queen mother Grandma??" 😡

" grandmother wanted me to call her that.. Besides, grandma said, if she's your grandma, then she's my grandma, too." 😜

" don't overdo it!! Are you going to take my mom and dad, too??" 😒

" i'm still planning, but I can.." 😃

" isshh!!" 😑

" let's eat, prince.." 😋 I said.

We ate food under the heat of the sun, when it happened not to be too hot. With a cold wind blowing from the west. So we chose not to take shelter under the trees. Benar2 lunch is open!! 😳 When yes, my family can eat well like this..

To Be Continue's..