12 CHAPTER 12
-MC Pov-
"Hoaamm~" I woke up the next day, got a nice cold shower, put on my usual clothes, and went to the kitchen for breakfast and a cup of tea.
I sat on the sofa to meditate a bit but I couldn't focus because my phone kept ringing from notifications.
I checked the phone and it was Alice, she was spamming messages, 'Good morning!', 'How was your sleep?', 'Have you had breakfast?'
I chuckled and texted her back, 'Yeah, everything's fine and good.'
A second later she replied, 'Do you want me, Thea, and Jasper to pick you up?'
'Sure,' I replied, then I stood up and prepared everything. I went to the garage and talked to my bike, "Alright Steve, I won't be riding you for a while so take care, alright?"
Getting no answer, I chuckled and petted the bike like a cat. After roughly about 10 minutes, they arrived.
*Beep* *Beep*
I saw them pulling up with Emmett's Jeep. Jasper and Thea were in the front seat and Alice was in the back, smiling sweetly.
"Mikael!!" Alice shouted at me excitedly and I smiled at her.
"Morning, guys." I greeted Jasper and Thea while they nodded at me. Then I hopped in the car and we took off.
(At School)
We arrived at the school parking lot with the students' shocked gazes. Jasper parked the car in their usual spot, I greeted Emmett and Rosalie and they greeted me back. I sensed lingering gazes on me and when I turned around, I saw Bella. She seemed surprised like the other students did and then I got a bad feeling. I looked at my schedule and hoped we wouldn't be in the same class.
"So...do you want to sit with us at lunch later?" Alice asked me. I looked at them and they just nodded.
"Sure," I replied and she looked extremely happy, so we chuckled at that.
The first class was P.E (Physical Education). Of course, I met Emmett and we talked on the bench while watching our classmates play basketball.
"I want to apologize for yesterday, I didn't mean to," Emmett said.
"Forget about it already, man. I bet Rosalie ordered you to do this, haha." I teased him a bit but he just laughed back.
"So you like basketball?" Emmett asked.
"Not really," I answered.
"So what do you like?" Emmett asked again.'
"Hmm... Sword Arts and Swimming," I answered as I began to lose myself in my thoughts. I remember those days when I was in Murim. In my early days, I was ambushed multiple times. Sometimes I had to run, you know. And sometimes the best way to escape from those people was through the river, so I'm probably the best swimmer in the world right now. As for Sword Arts... we'll talk about that later because Emmett broke me from my thoughts.
"Hey bro, are you okay? I was talking to you, but you didn't pay attention and you seemed lost," Emmett said in a worried tone.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Let's go, the class is over," I said while patting his back, and we began walking to the locker.
After changing our clothes, Emmett reminded me not to forget about lunch as he walked off to his next class. I just smiled and nodded at him.
"Ahh, shit," as I began walking to class, I met Bella in the hallway. I knew this event was inevitable and it's canon.
She approached me and said in her nervous tone, "H-hey, looks like we're in the same class."
I just ignored her until we reached the class. I knew she was persistent, so she sat beside me while her 'friend' Jessica told her not to.
"Bella, what are you doing there!" Jessica said in a whispered tone, but I could still hear her. Bella just shrugged at her and ignored her.
"You're Mikael, right?" she asked, but I ignored her and just stared out the window.
"I'm Bella, nice to meet you," she offered a handshake.
"Sigh... what do you want, Bella?" I said, ignoring her offer to shake hands, and she seemed annoyed, but she hid it.
"I saw you with the Cullens this morning," she said but hesitated a bit to continue.
"Yeah, what about it?" I asked her.
"It's, uhh... you knew Edward, right? By any chance, do you know where he is?" she asked in a nervous tone.
"No." Of course, I knew, but why would I tell her?
"But you-" Before she could ask any further, the teacher came in, and for the entire class, I just ignored her questions until it was time for lunch. I quickly exited the class and went to the cafeteria.
(At the Cafeteria)
I entered the cafeteria with the students' gazes all over me for a second, but they immediately went back to what they were doing. While I picked some snacks, Alice came to me and immediately pulled my hand towards their table. After I sat down, the students began gossiping about me and Alice. I just ignored them and shrugged it off.
"How are you guys?" I greeted them and they nodded, while Jasper just stayed silent. I know that he's in Hardcore Survival Nuzlocke mode right now.
Alice sat close to me and kept feeding me their snacks while smiling sweetly. Hmm? Is that jealousy coming from the others? I just ignored them and chuckled.
"Where's your brother, the bat- I mean Edward?" I asked Alice, but before she could answer...
"He's visiting our relatives," Rosalie suddenly said, while Emmett hugged her shoulder to help her relax a bit and not be so tense. I just nodded and continued eating the food that Alice kept giving me, and this made me like her even more.
We could see Bella staring at us, and the Cullens smiling at her, except for me and Alice, as we were enjoying our moments.
"Do you guys want to come over to my house tonight?" I asked the Cullens.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Alice excitedly said, and I chuckled at her.
"Why?" Rosalie asked.
"Well, as a token of appreciation because you helped me yesterday, I decided to invite you guys to my house and show you around," I answered.
"We accept!" Emmett said.
"Of course we accept, but we have to ask our parents for permission," Thea said while looking at her family and they nodded.
"Fair enough," I chuckled at them.
The day went by, and it was time for us to go home. Of course, I was with the Cullens, but this time it was Alice, Rosalie, and Emmett. Well, it doesn't matter honestly, as our way home is the same. We saw Bella staring at us, and I 'asked' why she was like this.
"What's wrong with her?" I asked.
"Who?" Alice said.
"She kept questioning about Edward. I think she has a crush on your brother," I said.
"Ha ha ha... she'll soon become a part of our fa-" Before Emmett could continue, Rosalie slapped the back of his head and said, "Ignore him." I just shrugged it off.
On the road, Alice and I kept stealing glances at each other. Honestly, I had the urge to have my way with her, as my whole body kept telling me so, and I knew she felt the same way. But I managed to control it, and I know the longer I hold these emotions, the more I want her. I heard Emmett's stupid giggle and saw his smile, but as always, Rosalie did what she always did.
After we arrived at my house, I said goodbye and reminded them to come tonight. Of course, Alice hugged me before we said our goodbyes, and I didn't mind it.
(At MC's House)
-Third Pov-
At 08.00 PM, we can see the Cullens, minus Carlisle, Esme, and Edward of course, pulling up to Mikael's house.
*Ding *Dong*
They ring the bell, and immediately Mikael opens the door for them and tells them to come in.
"Please come in, make yourself comfortable," Mikael said.
"Kael! I miss you!" Alice suddenly jumps and hugs him, earning a surprised look and chuckles from her family.
To not make things awkward, Mikael decides to hug the rest of them, and they laugh at that.
"Here, we bring you food made by our mother," Thea said and put the food on the kitchen table.
"Send her my thanks," Mikael thanked them.
The night slowly goes by as they play games together, truth or dare, cards, etc. But an unknown car can be seen outside, and a person comes out of it. Of course, the Cullens and Mikael hear it, and they go silent immediately, except Mikael, as he has to pretend not to hear/sense anything.
*Ding *Dong*
"Hm? Let me do it," Mikael said as he stood up and went for the door.
Mikael opens the door, and there's an Englishman in his 30s, wearing a proper tuxedo and looking like a butler outside his door.
"May I help you, sir?" Mikael says suspiciously.
"Good evening and sorry to disrupt your time, Mr. Godfrey. The name's Robert Callahan, your former mother's lawyer," Robert greets Mikael as he hands Mikael his name card.
"Please come in, Mr. Callahan," Mikael says, confused.
The Cullens hear them, of course, so they excuse themselves from the living room and wait in the kitchen. So there's only Mikael and Robert in the living room.
"So, Mr. Callahan, how can I help you?" Mikael opens up the conversation.
"Please just call me Robert, and Mr. Godfrey... no... Your Majesty, I'm here to bring you back to England," Robert says, and Mikael is surprised, as well as the Cullens.
"W-wait... what do you mean?" Mikael asks in confusion.
"It is exactly as I said. You are a part of the British Royal Family. Your mother was the younger sister of the Duke of Edinburgh," Robert says while Mikael and the Cullens are stunned and unable to utter any words. Then Robert continues his explanation.
"I am her butler as well as her lawyer. Your mother's real name was Princess Helena of Edinburgh. She was stripped of her royal status because she married a commoner, and that is your father... William Godfrey. So you were given your father's family name as your last name," Robert's explanation is stopped because Alice brings them a cup of tea.
"Thank you, Alice," Mikael said, and she smiled. Then she went back to the kitchen, and Mikael began to lose himself in his thoughts.
'Wait... I thought I was given a random identity by ROB and the same name as me from the original world. But my father was a Godfrey? But he's a commoner, unlike my 'family' from the original world, whereas they are a well-renowned family. It turns out that my identity is not simple. Then how did my parents die so suddenly?' Mikael was lost in his thoughts, then he was broken from his thoughts when he took a sip of the tea, as it was very bitter.
"Then something must've happened to my parents, right?" Mikael asked Robert.
Robert let out a sigh and began explaining the story.
"Your mother and father, the first time they met was when they were in Scotland. After your mother married him, they moved to West Virginia, and that's where you were born. Your mother was aware of the danger that was approaching when she left the royal family. She insisted that they had to move to the countryside, and that is West Virginia. She felt safe and free for the first time, but it didn't last long." Robert abruptly stopped.
"My parents were assassinated," Mikael said in a heavy tone.
"Yes... they were assassinated when you were 15. I have been trying to discover who the culprit is for the last couple of years, but it has been to no avail. The Duke himself even tried once by contacting the US government, but they said that they know nothing about it," Robert said, gritting his teeth.
"So someone or some group is trying to cover up this whole incident," Mikael said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. The Duke ordered me to bring you back to keep you safe from whoever they are that assassinated your parents. The Duke is worried that you're their next target," Robert said in a worried tone.
Mikael smiled and said, "Thank you for coming here and letting me know about everything, Robert, but you don't have to worry about me anymore."
"B-but, Your Majesty..." Robert said in an even more worried tone.
"Send the Duke my regards and tell him not to worry about me. I am safe here," Mikael hugged Robert, and then Robert suddenly burst into silent tears.
"You've grown up, Your Majesty. I will trust your decision, and I'm certain that the Duke would understand," Robert said and wiped his tears.
"If you need any support or when you want to visit us, here's my number," Robert handed out his number to Mikael, and he nodded.
"So what's your plan after this?" Mikael asked.
"I'll continue my investigation. I won't give up that easily," Robert said with determined eyes while walking to the door.
"Well, Your Majesty, I won't keep you away from your lovely companion. And here," Robert said teasingly while handing a letter to Mikael.
"Her Majesty entrusted me with this letter and I ought to give it to you when you're 18, but I think this is a perfect time. Well... I hope you have a great time with your friends, Your Majesty," Robert bowed and drove off.
'Isn't the ROB way too exaggerated in giving me this identity?' Mikael thought to himself and just chuckled.
As Mikael came back, the Cullens were back in the living room.
"Your Majesty..." Emmett said in a teasing tone and Rosalie just rolled her eyes.
"Haha...you guys don't have to do those complicated things, just call me as you called me before." Mikael chuckled as he said that to the Cullens. Then he sat back on the sofa.
"Is that a letter?" Alice asked in a curious tone.
"Yeah, shall we read it?" Mikael said and the Cullens nodded in agreement.
Mikael already trusted them from the beginning since Alice became his soul mate. Then they huddled up together and Mikael began to open and read the letter.
- MC Pov -
[ To My Dear Mikael,
Remember when we first got you a bike? In the beginning, Dad and I would support you, but eventually, you were pedaling away on your own. Today, you're once again at a point where our support will taper off, and you'll face the world without training wheels. I'm positive you'll do excellent.
I wish I could fix some of the harsh realities you've already had to face. I want to banish them from your life and memory. It's devastating that we already must deal with such toxic, cruel obstacles. But alas, nobody promised anybody an easy existence. Some say life is all about suffering.
People may come and go from our lives, but know that we'll always have each other. And when the time comes when you welcome a significant other into your life, I'll embrace them as my own. Because if they're good enough for you, then they're good enough for me.
So long as you work hard, stay true, and treat other people, regardless of who they are or what they look like, with respect and generosity, the Universe will reward you.
Be yourself. Work hard. Be kind. The rest will follow.
I love you,
Mom ]
....
Nobody said anything and went silent.
*Sigh*
Honestly, I don't know what to say. I have never received a letter like this, either in my previous life or in Murim. The only letters I've received were death threats and duels from the martial artists of Murim.
With a heavy yet confused heart, I closed the letter and looked around at the Cullens, only to see their expressions of sadness towards me.
"It's alright, guys. I'm fine. You don't have to worry about m-" Before I could say anything else, Alice suddenly launched at me and kissed me.
We kissed for about a minute before we parted our lips. We looked into each other's eyes and Alice said,
"I love you, Mikael."
I was surprised and started to smile. As I gazed deeply into her eyes, I replied,
"And I love you too, Alice."
I didn't realize it before, but the rest of the Cullens suddenly disappeared.
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Author's Note:
Sorry guys I've been busy lately and thanks for your patience.
And also thanks for coming by.
