Welcome! Hope you enjoy the first chapter! If you're confused about why the chapter is so different...then, lemme tell you XD! I rewrote chapters so that it'll be easier for you guys to read (since it's shorter) and alot more...interesting and not so boring with long paragraphs! LOL. But, it might still be a large length for some of you guys but...still, I've had this story idea for a while so I really hope you guys loved it! I don't do well with my words so...I still hope this meets some of your standards :)

*For all you smart people out there that will eventually tell me some facts about the time period I chose, I just wanted to tell you guys something. So please keep in mind that, yes, this is in the early 1400s and I do realize that old English should be used and I do realize that this is wayyy before the Shakespearean era where Shakespeare made these modern words. For all of our comfort, I sticking to modern English for this story and I am defying history's language so bear with it~*

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Every heart has its secret sorrows which the world knows not,

and oftentimes we call him a cold man,

when he's only sad

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

February 9th, 1413
Seika Kingdom; Walker Castle

"Sire, wake up." Cedric murmurs, shaking the blond King in bed. "It is morning."

He groans as he turns from one side to another, keeping his eyes closed as he raised a hand to make sure Cedric knew he was awake.

Cedric, the butler, bowed politely and quickly left the room silently, making sure not to bother the tired King any longer.

After what seemed like hours, the blond slowly lifted his eyelids, squinting at the brightness of the sun that radiated from the windows. He sighed and effortlessly lifted himself up, allowing his blanket to fall off his lean and bare body.

Standing up, he dragged himself to his closet to grab a few clothing off the rack, along with his large, blood red cloak with the Kingdom seal. He slid on a pair of sleek black boots.

Staring into the mirror, his mood seemed to mirrored his expression. Cold and emotionless. His deep lifeless emerald eyes looked so deep...deep like an endless pit of nothingness.

His silk and spiky golden hair stood out the most. Swaying to every directions to show how lost he was.

With a heavy sigh, he looked away from the mirror, taking slow and long strides towards the balcony.

As the cold wind gushed in when he opened the door, the blond closed his eyes at the familiar feeling that surrounded him.

Him as well as his body was used to the sense.

"Good morning...Seika Kingdom." He murmured, his voice had no emotion.

Taking a step out, he stared down at the white blanket of snow that covered his balcony as well as the entire kingdom of Seika. His black boots stepped on the snow, leaving foot prints as he came out farther to the balcony, his hair flying back with the cold wind.

Takumi Walker, the most richest and powerful King of all Japan, was the ruler of the coldest Kingdom ever. The Kingdom of eternal winter— that's what his kingdom was known as any way.

He looked down at Seika village which was way down the hill where at the top, was his castle. As always, snow was the only thing he had in sight. Here and there, snow and more snow.

Eternal winter? How? Every weather or season is reflected off their ruler's heart and emotion as soon as they are crowned...forever until the next heir is crowned as ruler.

Was it possible for spring? Sure. If the ruler's heart warmed up.

Which is why, there was rarely any permanent residence in the villagers across the globe. Some, like to travel and experience all the weathers. Some, like to stay in one place because that weather was preferable. But still— it was hard to predict.

"Sire." Cedric murmured, coming up from behind Takumi.

"Cedric, I'll be going to the village today for my monthly inspection." He said, staring down at the village, seeing people walking around with smiles. He sighed. "How can they smile so easily for 3 long years?"

"They are loyal to their king." Cedric answers, also looking down at the village. "It is all normal, Sire."

"I suppose." Takumi said as he looked back at his memories. "Is this what being a King feels like? Having your emotions revealed no matter what?"

"It is difficult to answer in my status, Sire, but I am sure it'll be better."

Takumi stayed silent, feeling the cold rushing air as he hears light footsteps coming up from behind Cedric and whispers in Cedric's ears.

"Sire, the maid's have prepared your breakfast." Cedric informs.

"I will come down in a few moments." Takumi says, turning around at look at his loyal and humble butler, Cedric Morris.

Cedric nodded once and left along with the maid with him, who bowed quickly and followed Cedric off the balcony and out of Takumi's chambers.

A few minutes after Cedric and the maid had left, Takumi too stepped off the balcony and left his chambers and wandered himself down the long, empty halls of the castle.

Every step he took, felt more and more empty. Just down the hall, was the large doors that lead to a room with no existence of its owner. He knew that if he went in, every sorrow emotion would come crashing back to him.

Opening the large doors with his might, he had smelled the dust that wandered everywhere at the furnished and old room.

"Mother...Father...I'm back." Takumi mutters, taking an eager step inside the dark and dusty room, his dark and emotionless eyes wander around the room at every picture and detail of the abandoned room. "It's been such a very long since I have visited. I apologize."

He strolls over to the 2 single chairs located across from each other by the windows which was now covered by a thick layer of curtains that shut off all light from the outside.

Takumi stared at the two chairs at where his parent's used to sit everyday and he knelt on both his knees and bowed his head, closing his eyes, and listening to the quiet and distant sounds of the wind.

"How long has it been since you left me...?" Takumi murmurs. "3 years? It seems like a decade or even a century. How come it's come to this where I am crowned and miserable. This crown was meant for Gerald and yet? He's dead."

Takumi sucked in a sharp breath. "It's so sad that you'd pity me." He scoffed. "I pray for something to rid me of this misery. Though that dream feels like an impossible and endless hole."

Silence.

"It really has not been the same without you. It feels...sad and lonely." Takumi whispers softly as he lifts his head. "So lonely that I am putting so many villagers at risk of their lives. What a King I am, right, father?"

"Mother...Father...Gerald, I hope that you are well." Takumi says, standing up and turns his back on the chairs and walked out the room, taking one last look around the room full of lost memories.

It was now not possible to allow a single tear to fall, for he has cried them all away. No more could possibly fall.

"Farewell." He murmurs before he shuts the door quietly.

He sighs lightly as he turned away from the room of his deceased parents and walked down the hallway, passing the room of his deceased brother.

How unfortunate was his life?

At the age 19, his older brother, Gerald Walker, was 20 and was going to be crowned as the king but after one unfortunate night, he died. A year later after Takumi was crowned, the kingdom wasn't shocked that it was snowing until his parent's also died...and that, made things worse.

The moment that Takumi was declared King, windows shattered and the everything was covered in ice.

"Sire." Cedric greets as Takumi slowly came to view, his long red cloak followed him.

"Cedric." Takumi greet without a smile and looked behind him with two maids on either side of him who also greeted him. "Satsuki. Honoka."

"Your majesty." They greet, bowing down.

"Let's get this day over with." He said with a small groan as he passes them. They quickly followed him down the long hallway, all the curtains closed revealing no light.

It's a rare occasion where Takumi would let the servants open up the curtains. Everything in the castle was closed in after all.

"You're majesty." Satsuki spoke. "I have hired a new maid."

"That doesn't have any concerns for me." Takumi said coldly. "You may hire anyone as long as they can work."

"Of course. She is from Seiyuama, Sire. She has come a long way." Satsuki says.

"Seiyuama? Did she have a reason to be here?"

"No, Sire, she refuses to give us any information about why she's here, but she wishes to work at the castle and it would seem she does not have anywhere to be."

"Would it not be a possibility that she's an assassin or a spy, Satsuki?" Takumi says coldly, looking back at the purple haired lady. She cringed a bit.

"I apologize." She whispers, her head bowed.

Takumi closed his eyes and shook his head. "I do not even know the King and Queen of Seiyuama themselves. How will I know their villagers are fine?"

"If I may, Seiyuama is known for Kindness. I believe it is the same towards the people." Cedric interrupts. "I do not think we have any worries."

"What is her name?" Takumi asks.

"Misaki." Satsuki says. "She refuses to tell us her surname."

"It seems as though she has alot of secrets to hide, yes?" Takumi glares at Satsuki. "I will judge her when I see her. Where is she?"

Satsuki was hesitant to say anything for some reason but Honoka spoke up. "She is late."

"Late...?" Takumi murmurs angrily. "This is some maid you've hired, Satsuki."

"I apologize." Satsuki said sincerely again. Takumi sighed and ignored her. Honestly, he really did not care.

They soon reached a huge golden staircase which was neatly cleaned and spotless by the hard-working maids who wake up every morning just do this task of cleaning.

As the four of them stopped just at the edge, Takumi gazed down at the many servants all lined up at the bottom in two rows.

He shut his eyes in annoyance and then as he descended, he could practically hear the swift movement of all the servants bowing down and greeting him, "Good Morning, your majesty."

"Good Morning." He mumbled, not bothering to look up at the them because he knew they had raised their head. "Let us get through another day."

With those simple words, everyone quickly and silent scattered away to their positions. Maids was headed to the dining room to continue preparing for Takumi's breakfast and the others just went off around the castle.

As soon as he reached the bottom, Takumi sat down on the first step. "Satsuki, Honoka, you are excused. I will be a moment."

"Yes, Sire."

"You too, Cedric. I want to be alone." Takumi said. This was an normal thing— him wanting to be alone.

"Of course." Cedric nodded and then looked at Satsuki and Honoka. "Come, I will help you too prepare the breakfast."

Takumi listened to their footsteps getting farther away and they did so, Takumi look diagonally to his right to the huge picture frame of the Walker Royal Family. He didn't smile. Only stared at the picture of him, his brother and his parents as well as his grandfather.

He looked down at the floors, not really knowing what to think and do anymore.

"Please! Let me in!" He heard a faint yell from behind the castle doors. "You don't understand! I work here and I am late!"

Takumi waited, sitting there, absolutely no reaction.

"Please! Satsuki hired me!" The voice of a woman gradually grew louder and louder at every word as Takumi heard the yelling to halt her also grew louder.

He stood up when he had suddenly heard a loud thump at the door. The door had suddenly flew open, causing a rush of cold air to blow inside. Takumi, now, stood there protected by his cloak and completely emotionless. He crossed him arms.

"Please! It's true what I say!" The woman who had pushed the door open exclaimed, glaring at the two guards behind her, who frantically tried to stop the girl in a lavender white cloak.

The guards frantically looked at Takumi and then back at the hot-headed maiden. They tried to grab hold of her just before she shrieked, "DON'T TOUCH ME!"

"Misaki...?" Satsuki said, her voice was hushed in nervousness.

The girl, Misaki, who had her back from Takumi and was far from him, turned the head and her face lit of relief, the hood of her white cloak falling to reveal her long, dark hair. "Ah, see, she knows me!"

"Indeed I do. Misaki, you're awfully late!" Satsuki exclaimed softly, rushing over to the girl at the castle door. Satsuki was nervously trying to keep her voice down.

The guards at the door gasped a little when they saw Takumi's emotionless expression turn into something hard. Takumi nodded at them and gestured them away. As they left, Takumi's eyes narrowed the girl.

"Satsuki," Takumi called loudly.

Satsuki flinched, turning her attention towards Takumi and away from Misaki.

"May you introduce me?" Takumi murmured, approaching the two ladies.

"Of course." Satsuki nodded. "Sire, this is Misaki. My new maid which I've hired while in search yesterday for new maids. She is from Seiyuama sire. I believe she may be a good maid in the rough."

"I see." Takumi murmured, completely ignoring everything Satsuki said. He stared at Misaki and expected the girl to look away but instead, she held their gaze. "It is bad manners to be late and storm into a castle."

Misaki continued to stare at Takumi in the eye. What confused Takumi was when she had narrowed them towards him. "It was not my fault that I—"

"Stop." Takumi says coldly. His eyes fell hard. "It does not change the fact that you are late. Do not think of making excuses. If you can not be on time, you may as well leave."

Misaki blinked in surprise and she fell silent for a few moments. "I was wrong to have come here."

"..."

"I would have never thought that the King of Seika was such a cold-hearted monster." She says quietly and harshly.

Takumi scoffed. "You're saying that you couldn't tell what kind of man I am by the condition of this place."

"I course I knew, do not be ridiculous. Have you thought of hearing my reason?"

"Listen...Misaki, I do not know how it is at Seiyuama and how the king and queen work there but— you are in Seika now, in front of its King and excuses are unwanted." Takumi said harshly. "And if I had to say, it's ridiculous how they work. I feel that the rulers do not even try to protect their kingdom. It's-"

"Shut up!" Misaki suddenly screamed, her voice echoing throughout the entire castle. Misaki blinked and then, she glared up at Takumi again, her eyes dark. "Do not dare to insult Seiyuama!"

A few echos of gasped then filled the room. Takumi stood there, stunned, his eyes wide. He blinked a few times before trying to comprehend what had just happened.

"Excuse me?" Takumi murmured slowly, his voice low.

"You...are so low." Misaki said, her eyes wide with anger. "Despicable. I don't think you deserve this throne—"

SLAP

The entire castle suddenly fell silent. The maids at the back had hands over their mouths in shock. There was only the faint echo of the slap.

Misaki's eyes were wide in shock and Takumi's eyes were narrowed and full of anger. Misaki stood there, her face tilted to the right and bowed down in the pressure of his slap.

She knew her cheek was now red. Takumi was furious. Never had he felt so disrespected by a woman. Never had he met someone with little to no manners either. He was not used to it. He wasn't used to a peasant calling him low.

Misaki didn't raise her head. She only glare up at him, completely not feared by his dark aura. Misaki breathed slowly and heavily through her teeth. Then she spoke through her gritted teeth, "Satsuki, It would seem that I am not welcomed."

Misaki didn't hear anything and it would seem that Satsuki was too much shock to say anything.

"I'll excuse myself." Misaki said through her teeth, still glaring at Takumi and as she left, she looked away and slammed the door. Before she did, she looked back and said, "I hope we never meet again, Takumi Walker."

SLAM

After a few minutes of complete silence, Takumi spoke calmly, "Cedric."

"Y-Yes?" Cedric said, waking up from his shock mode.

"I lost my appetite." Takumi said, looking behind him, his eyes were in rage. "Where's my carriage."

"I-It's outside, sire." Cedric said, standing up straight. "Allow me to accompany you."

Takumi looked away and opened the door, his eyes hard and fists were clenched. "Yes, you shall. I have a very important task for you at the village."

"Yes." Cedric said, hiding his hint of nervousness behind his emotionless face.

"Let's go." Takumi commanded harshly as they left, leaving everyone in daze of what exactly just happened. As they left, Takumi walked quickly, storming towards the carriage.

When they were outside, it was clear of how enraged Takumi was because of the rushing wind and snow, blasting in their faces and the very chilly air surrounding them.

The coachman came into view and was about to open the door quickly for the angry king, but Takumi ignored the coachman and opened the door himself, entering and taking his seat, followed by Cedric.

As soon as Cedric shut the door and took his seat silently, the carriage moved and Takumi stayed silent, looking outside.

"Sire, you said you had a very important task for me?" Cedric murmured as they reached further out from the castle gates which shut loudly behind them.

"Yes." Takumi sigh, his eyes narrowing. "That girl today..."

"Miss. Misaki?"

"Yes. I want her executed..." Takumi said simply.

"E-Executed, Sire? That is a bit rash is it not?" Cedric murmured, panicking slightly. "I know she rudely said things but I do not think that an execution is necessary."

"It is rather rash...but I have no use for a disrespecting maiden in my kingdom." Takumi narrowed his eyes at Cedric, the wind rushing a bit faster. He breathed through his nose. "Alright fine. Hold her up in our cells."

Cedric bowed his head in quickly. "I apologize. Of course, sire. I shall complete this task."

"Good then." Takumi said, taking a deep in and out to slightly calm himself.

As he looked out the window, balancing his chin on his hand, he watched the fields which they passed slowly. There, as a child he would remember, was where the many farmers would be there tendering for their crops.

Now, the only thing out there, was loads of snow and the many homes of the farmers are now buried under sheets of snow.

Takumi closed his eyes and as they reached just the very edge of the village gates which guarded the village fairly.

"Would you like me to accompany you sire?" Cedric offered.

"I'll get off here, you take the carriage into the village and find the maid. Arrest her and bring her back to the castle dungeons." Takumi ordered. "Now, hand over your cloak. I can't be seen with my royal cloak around the village."

"Of course." Cedric nodded, taking his cloak off to hand it to Takumi which had also took off his cloak and placed it down beside him and wrapped Cedric's cloak over his body.

"Remember my orders." Takumi murmured, walking out of the carriage. "I am not fond of the girl."

"Yes, sire." Cedric says. "Please be careful while you're in the village."

Takumi ignored him and waved him off, looking around himself at the large gate and then looked below him where his boots touched the blanket of snow. Takumi proceeded for the gates which opened widely for the king and the carriage to enter.

Takumi ignored his carriage riding off around the village and Takumi just put on his hood and walked around the village, looking around at the very lively villagers.

He just couldn't help but feel the love towards these villagers for sticking with him ever since he was crowned.

He acknowledged them for going through the sudden storm that he caused as soon as he was crowned. Those days, were harsh and he knew many died no matter how much his parents say that they survived.

He wasn't fooled.

They were loyal to him and he liked that. He only wished his heart would warm up and let them at ease for at least a bit.

"Hear ye! Hear ye!" Takumi heard a man calling out to the villagers. This man was buff and was standing at the village square.

Curious, Takumi snaked his way towards the crowd to see what was happening quietly, avoiding contact with the villagers.

As the huge crowd gathered, everyone looked upon the man. Takumi looked around and then examined the man. He looked very upset and then, Takumi noticed a few other boys carrying up a large figure which was covered by a large cloth.

"People of Seika Kingdom!" The man yelled. "Me and my friends, have had enough of this ridiculous reign!"

Murmurs spread very quickly throughout the large crowd, Takumi knew immediately what this was about.

"I and my fellow companions, despise our King! King Takumi! He is truly unfit for the throne and look around," he yelled, gesturing. "Snow! It's the only thing you see around! Our hard labor of work and coldness has brought us to the limit where many are dying!"

Takumi knew it. He looked up at the man with a cold gaze but then again, he couldn't blame him for thinking this way. Everything was true. Takumi had even hated himself for it.

"The castle men say everything will be alright! But is it?! Our family and young children are dying! Harvesting our supplies are no longer an option! Thus, paying pricey shipping to our village is awful!" He yelled, fury in his eyes. "I say, We take this King down!"

This time, there many people who took a step back but as Takumi examined, some people in the crowd also had a furious look in there eyes who agreed to this.

"Take it down." The man murmured to the boys behind him. As the large cloth came down, there was a large figure made from straw, shaped like Takumi himself with his crown.

Takumi watched the man light a torch and running towards the large straw figure and throwing the torch at the bottom of the figure. Takumi stared emotionlessly but inside, he couldn't help but feel at unease.

He clenched his fist.

He wasn't wanted. Clearly. Taking a step back to head away from the crowd and now beginning to burn straw figure of himself, he left silently.

But before he did so, he saw a girl in a very white cloak running towards the figure. Takumi blinked. What is she doing?

As he and many others watched, the girl in the white cloak reveal a bucket as she threw it at the fire, causing the flames to diminish.

"What are you doing?!" the man yelled.

Takumi, too, was shocked at her actions. He watched for what the girl would say. As he watched, he saw the girl bringing down her hood and that was when Takumi was about to shudder in shock.

"What am I doing?!" The girl yells in fury. "What are you doing?! Why would you even dare to burn down the King of your kingdom?!"

"What?!" he yells. "I don't think you understand! Look around! Look at what he's done to the village which used to be so beautiful!"

"I can see that!" She yells back, her amber eyes burning. "I see that! I know he's a cold person! I despise him myself for I have met him not long ago! I hate the man."

"So why are you against this?!" The man yells.

"Because you are shaming your own royal family! The family that created this precious kingdom which I'm sure you call home! What are you going to do when you do defeat the king?! You don't know how to run this kingdom! Only royal-bloods have the ability to rule!"

"How insolent! What's your name you foolish woman?! This is our chance to purify this village from this cold winter!" he screamed.

"My name...?" The girl whispers, suddenly her loud and furious voice quiet. She was hesitant.

"Afraid?" the man challenges. He smirked.

Takumi blinked, watching her eyes fall down. He wondered...after he slapped her, why was she so willing to stand up for him. She could've allowed the flame to burn down the figure. She, too, could've supported this.

"Afraid of what?" She murmurs. "I'll be glad to tell you my name." She smiled and then turned towards the crowd so was watching the argument in amazement.

"Villagers of Seika!" She calls out. "I am Misaki Ayuzawa! Queen of Seiyuama, your neighbor kingdom!"

There was a hum of murmurs and then a huge gasp when Misaki took off her cloak and turned it around so they saw a crest. The crest indicating her proof to be the queen of Seiyuama.

The man behind her stumbles back. "Q-Queen?!"

Misaki smiled and looked back at him with a smirk. "Afraid?"

The man looked away anxiously. Scared. Yes, he was afraid.

Takumi stared at the girl in amazement, his mouth hung open slightly and he then he began to process everything. It makes sense. Her attitude...her ways...her actions and her beautiful looks...it was all the ways of a confident Queen.

He noticed everyone around him began to fall to their knees to bow to the queen.

Quickly, he spun around made sure to hide his face as he quickly left but, something stopped him. His conscious? A hidden amusement?

"You there, stop." He heard her say.

He turned around, knowing there was a piercing glare from the queen on his back. He, too, decided to reveal himself.

The let his hood fall back, revealing his blond hair to be played with by the wind.

Even louder gasps from before surrounded the village square and a near passing out reaction from the man who dared to threaten Takumi's position as King.

"I never knew..." Takumi began, his voice clear. "That you were even close to being a Queen. It just never came to me."

Misaki glared at him. "Now you know, King Takumi."

"Indeed, Queen Misaki. I must say at how shocked I am by my visit to the village today." Takumi says.

"How so? By the fact that your castle was being threatened to be burned down...or by the fact that I am the Queen you spoke so rudely to not long ago?" Misaki murmurs with a smirk.

"Both." Takumi shrugged. "I really do regret slapping you."

Misaki's smirk grew. "Ah really? I don't regret saying any of those things to you though. You very do well deserve it."

"Ah...do I?" Takumi sighed. He looked at the villagers who was still on their knees but now, their eyes are full of anxiety.

"Your villagers are afraid now." Misaki says. "Are you going to punish them?"

"Who knows." Takumi shrugged. "I can't say I'm too happy about this whole event."

Takumi looked behind Misaki to see Cedric just coming out of his carriage to see Misaki standing there. Takumi blinked as he watched Cedric running for Misaki and then staring at the villagers in confusion as of to why they're on their knees.

"You!" Cedric yells. "Stop! You're under arrest!"

Misaki's head flung back at Cedric as he came up to Misaki and took her by the arms. Cedric was huffing. "By the orders of King Takumi, Ms, you are under arrest and to be thrown and to rot in the cells!"

Takumi pressed his lips together and nodded in acknowledgement at how brave Cedric always was.

Misaki glanced at Takumi, her eyebrows raised. "Thrown and to rot in the cells?"

"Yes." Takumi nodded. "I don't like disrespectful servants."

"It's a good thing I decided to tell everyone I was Queen then." Misaki sighed in relief.

"Q-Queen?!" Cedric exclaimed, letting go of Misaki's arm immediately. He looked at Misaki and bowed. "I apologize for my rudeness!"

"It's fine." Misaki smiled at him but then glared at Takumi. "Blame your King for not realizing it sooner. He, for whatever reason, is a fool!"

Takumi looked upon the Queen who glared at him. For some reason, his lips twitched up into a small smile, causing everyone around him to stare wide-eyed and silently exclaiming.

"It was my mistake, Queen Misaki."

Alright so at last, I finished the second version of the first chapter! Phew! I'm going to pass out! DAMMMNNNN! Okay! I'll try to get the rewritten chapters of other chapters done soon! Bye guys!

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