chapter 16: Archers

It has been a month after the the Princess came back. Sunny was walking around her room, thoughts running around her mind. They are going to have visitors later and she is not in the mood to face them. But when she heard that the visitors came from a Kingdom that specializes with Archery, she had tons of ideas popping in her mind. The last time she saw Sungmin, he told her how he wanted to learn how to use bows and arrows. What if Sungmin has encountered some of them in the forests and went with them? She told this to Fany.

"Haha! That sounds absurd! I don't think it has to do with these archers. Maybe Sungmin was kidnapped by some aliens or something." Tiffany told her.

"Aish! That is even worse. Anyway, aren't you intrigued with these archers? The night Siwon died, he was struck with an arrow. That was the reason he weaken up a bit."

"Maybe. I don't know. I'm not interested."

"Yeah, you're not. But I am. Just think about all these series of possibilities."

"Okay, okay. Later this evening, we'll try to find your Sungmin if he was really with these archers."

"I just have this weird feeling Fany."

"Okay. Just calm down! We'll figure things out later. Hehe~ Do you want to walk around?"

"Nah. I'm busy thinking."

"Okay. Suit yourself. See you later!" Tiffany left her chamber.

Donghae came back to the Fishy Empire to settle some important things. After everything is settled, he will come back to ask Tiffany's hand in marriage.

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Their visitors are coming. Sunny stood by the Queen to welcome them. A skinny, yet handsome man. He was then followed by more people. They are wearing green waistcoat vests to match with their brown innerwear. They wore hats on the top of their head with a green feather on its side. They also have bow and arrows hanging over their backs.

"Welcome, Prince Taemin and the Valiant Archers of the Choom Kingdom." The Queen marvelously greeted the visitors.

"Thank you, your Highness. We are most grateful for your warm greetings!" The skinny man on the front said. "Lee Taemin, at your service." Taemin bent down and kissed the queen's hand. When he straightened up, he gave Sunny a sweet smile.

After welcoming the visitors, it was time for supper. The Queen sat with Sunny, Tiffany, and the other officials as well as the Prince, Lee Taemin.

"Thank you for accepting our request!" the Queen smiled at Taemin. Sunny has no idea what are they talking about.

"It will be our most pleasure Ma'am. I see no reason why turn down your offers." Taemin replied.

"I see. I also wanted to ask how was the King doing? It's been such a long time."

"Yes, Ma'am. He personally would like to come, too. But he's busy with some things going on around the Kingdom."

"Ah, I see. Have you met my daughter?" The Queen glanced over to Sunny, who's been eyeing every person in the Great Hall to see if there's any sign of Sungmin.

"Soonkyu, this is Lee Taemin. He's gentle, wise, and good at such a young age. Taemin, my daughter, Soonkyu." The Queen introduced Taemin to Sunny.

"Nice to meet you, Lee Taemin."  Sunny looked at him innocently and smiled plainly. 

"Nice to meet you, too, your Milady." Taemin gave her a smile, too. A smile that can melt any girl's heart. Except for Sunny, who eventually turned her head away immediately and kept on shifting her eyes.

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After supper, the Archers went to the quarters the Queen asked them to stay in the meantime. As for Sunny, she asked Tiffany to hang out at her quarters.

"Is there any sign of him?" Sunny asked Tiffany, who just shook her head.

"You know, Sunny. I think you should move on. I mean, it's been such a long time. You should get over him. Besides, I think someone has just come into your life."

"Tiffany, it's hard to move on. And who just came into my life?"

"Taemin. Haha! I think he likes you!"

"Ugh. Seriously? I think he's even younger than me!"

"Hah! In love, age doesn't matter."

"Whatever Tiffany. It's just so hard to let it go. Sungmin is my first love. I had never loved anyone like that, and never will I ever again. He is different from every man out there. He can't be replaced. He's part of me, you know? And I will do whatever it takes to find him."

"Sunny. I'm sorry. But. What if. He's not coming back?"

"Of course he's coming back, Fany. He will. I know, he will."

A/N; Hmm. Seriously, writing endings is the most hard part of this. Hehe. Last chapter for you guys! Then the Epilouge. Yeah, I know the final chapters were lame. I guess I have to do good to the sequel! Hehe~ Sorry if it took so much time to update. School days are busy days! That's Chapter 16 for you guys! Please comment! ;)