You open your eyes to a blue and green hued cave. You sit up, body still aching. A breath escapes you as you look around. How beautiful, you've never seen something like this before. You reach up to the wall to touch the glow. It moves and you jump slightly, peering at it curiously. "Worms...." You breathe. Kid shifts, making you look over at the sleeping prince. He was much closer than when you fell asleep. You lean over, looking at his face.

"Troublesome guy. Wake up." You pat his cheek. A soft hum leaves him and his eyes eases open. He suddenly sits up, looking around the cave.

"What.... The hell...?" He mutters.

"Glow worms, guess we couldn't see them before because of the torch." You answer his question before getting up. "I'm going to swim through and see if I can find a way out. Then I'll come back for you. You point to the river that went through it.

"And if you don't?" He inquires lightly. You look at him and deadpan.

"Don't you know by now not to underestimate me? I'll come back, its part of my job." You scoff, going to the wall where the river ran through. You take in a few deep breathes to ready your lungs.

"And if it wasn't part of your job?" Kid asks, making you pause. You look back at him.

"I'd still come back for you. So wait and... Play with the worms or something." You look at the water, taking in a breath before diving into the darkness.

He frowns and sits down on a rock to watch the water. He already missed you. Wait... What the hell was up with him? He rubs his face with a scowl. "Stop acting like a needy child..." He scolds himself. He became helpless whenever you were with him. You were so strong and independent, he felt like there was nothing he could do for you. A heavy sigh escapes him and he peers at the water again.

"Why is this so hard?" He grumbles to himself. Trusted servants turning on him, being hunted in his own home, being saved by a servant. Yet, THIS was hard for him, trying to figure out how to repay you, how to get closer to you. He closes his eye, chest feeling as if something heavy was pressing it. "Seriously... What is this?" He breathes touching his chest.

He opens his eyes the water ripples and your head breaks the water, breathing heavily. "You okay?" He asks, touching your cheek. You meet his gaze, still breathing heavily.

"Thirty-two seconds," You manage.

"What?" He raises an eyebrow at you.

"That's how long you're going to have to hold your breath." You tell him. He blinks at that, looking to the water. "It'll be okay, all you have to do is hold onto me, I can use the walls to move." You assure. He blinks at you at that before nodding slightly. You turn back to the water. "Come on." You murmur, pausing briefly as his arms wrap around your waist. "Alright, deep breath," You instruct, sucking in air.

You make sure he gets ready before you dive back into the pitch black water with him. He was heavy, but you're able to claw your way along the black walls, moving as quick as you can with Kid. Soon, light appears ahead and you move faster until your heads break the water. Kid coughs heavily as you help him to the shore. He lays on his back, looking up at the sky.

"We're out..." He breathes. You look over the lake that was attached to the outlet.

"Yeah... You know of any lakes on your land?" You inquire.

"Yeah... But, I don't know this one." He looks to the lake with you.

"Alright, I'll scout the area, try to get dried off," You tell him, getting up. Kid gets up at that.

"I'm going with you, and... You're bleeding again." He frowns at the still fresh injuries that marked your skin. You look at him before the blood on your side.

"... I'll be fine." You shrug before carrying on. He falls into step with you looking around carefully.

"I should know the land better..." He mutters.

"You have a lot to look over, it's not a bad thing that you don't know this land, you're too busy to learn it." You point out.

"Yeah... Too busy..." He murmurs, looking at your injuries again.

"Stop looking at them if they bother you." You tell him, before giving a whistle. He opens his mouth to respond, but you cover his mouth, listening carefully until you hear a familiar whine. "Good, we didn't go too far then." You mutter moving ahead. Kid just sighs, following after you.

Soon you see a familiar stallion come around the small ridge. You open your arms to the horse, hugging his neck when he reaches you, snorting lowly. "I'm surprised those bastards didn't take him." Kid comments.

"Nox only listens to me, or he does what he wants- anyway, if they had tried, then he would've kicked them in the head." You hum thoughtfully.

"Good horse... Alright, lets get back, I have a monk to execute." Kid picks you up, placing you on the stallion's back. You blink, looking at him as Nox starts to head back with the prince at his side.

"Wouldn't that cause problems with the people?" You ask.

"I don't give a damn. I'm tired of this shit...." He growls lowly in annoyance. His tone actually surprised you, he was pissed. "No one that opposes me is going to live."

Wow, you had to admit, this side of him was nice and reassuring. "I'm with you your majesty." You hum.

"I told you... Kid is fine when its us." He grumbles.

"It's not, you're getting too comfortable." You sigh lightly. He frowns at that, looking up at you.

"What are you afraid of?" He questions. You glance at him and frown.

"Nothing. I just want to keep things from getting complicated." You respond simply. He clearly wanted to argue but he looks ahead instead. You glance at him again, and look away with a frown. This was proving difficult for you, especially when you felt your stomach drop whenever he made that face.

The castle was in an uproar when you both entered it. You look at Kid as a vain pops up on his forehead. "EVERYONE IN THE THRONE ROOM." He booms, surprising you. Silence falls and you follow him to the throne room. He sits down, amber eyes glaring lightly as everyone enters. You stand next to his throne, looking over the faces.

"Your majesty, the head monk said you were dead." One of the maids says, seeming concerned.

"Nope. However, HE soon will be. Killer, go collect him, it's time for a public execution." Kid states. The others freeze in surprise at that.

"Execute a monk? The people will-"

"Know better than to anger me. Since so many are against me being king... I'll be a ruthless tyrant instead. Urouge will be executed in the morning, along with anyone else that objects to it." Kid interrupts, standing up. "I'm retiring now, have my food brought to my room." He adds, gesturing to you to follow before starting for his room. You move to his side, peering at him.

"They'll learn from this." You hum. He peers at you.

"Lets hope so..." He sighs, entering his room and tossing off his top. "Can you draw me a bath?" He requests.

"Sure, you want anything else?" You ask him. He pauses and turns to you, meeting your gaze.

"... No..." He looks away. You frown lightly but dont question it, walking out to the bathroom and readying the bath for him. As you finish, he comes in, only a towel around his waist and a dagger in his hand. You swallow, glancing at him briefly before straightening up.

"Here you are..." You breathe, moving past him. He lightly grips your forearm.

"Stay..." He murmurs lightly. You shift before nodding and he gets in the tub. You peer at his shoulders before sitting against the wall. You wanted to put space between you two, but after the execution announcement, you knew he would be in danger. "You want to join me? It'd be good for your injuries." He comments. You look over to find him peering at you from the corner of his eye.

The thought made your cheeks warm slightly and you look away.

"I'll be fine, just have to go see Law once Killer returns." You respond lightly.

"... Alright..." He breathes.

After his bath, you escort him back to his room. "Try to get some rest, I'll be out here if you need anything." You tell him as he goes in. He turns back to you as you take a step back to the door. Before you can leave, he tips your chin, lips coming over yours. You freeze, feeling your heart skip a beat. He moves closer, trying to deepen the kiss. You almost gave in, but an old memory brings you back to reality. You yank yourself back, giving him a glare.

"Don't touch me. Next time, I'll execute you." You hiss out, swiftly going out and slamming the door behind you.

Kid stares at the door and grits his teeth hitting the wall beside the door.

".... DAMMIT."