The Path of Cooling Rains

The skies turned dark as rain clouds gathered, the rumbling of the G.o.ds rolling over the hills . The birds found their ways to their nests, settling in to ride out the coming storm . Coach wheels rolled at a fairly quick pace back toward the palace, trying to beat the coming storm . Alexi and his men had chose to ride alongside the carriage, unwilling to leave the wounded Prince alone .

Kyera sat quietly on her side of the carriage . Though she did sit straight, at a proper position it did send shock waves of pain through her . No whimpers or gasps escaped her lips however . as she focused all her energy in appearing mildly affected by the fight .

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Clovis however, did not have to act much . His side was a bit bruised and if he twisted much or tried to breathe deeply he could hardly move . However as long as he moved slowly and in control manners he felt a bit of pain, but not much else . She had obviously taken the brunt of the fight .

"I can't believe I went down like that . " he stated allowed, honestly fuming at how weak he had been . As Fourth Prince he couldn't even protect the lady who had accompanied him . Kyera shook her head .

"Fourth Prince, you should not judge yourself so harshly . Even First Prince would have struggled with those people . " Kyera tried to sooth him, and wanted to continue but talking in long bursts hurt . A slight wince escaped her and his expression darkened more .

"You think First Prince is better than me, then?" he asked honestly surprising Kyera who looked back at him . Her expression was rather confused and tinted with curiosity in a dark way .

"Do you?" she asked, chunking the question back at him . In her mind he was concerned with a insignificant detail . Clovis narrowed his eyes slightly .

"I see . " he replied s.h.i.+fting his gaze to the window at his side . Kyera felt the misunderstanding and pulled her energy together to support the wounded ribs before speaking .

"You truly do feel your inferior to your brothers . " Kyera tossed the words out there while reading his body language . It was clear what she said was true, no matter how hard he tried to fight it . His eyes cut back to her, a fiery glare that couldn't be contained but was missaimed .

"Prince Clovis, let me be honest with you . I believe your First brother has more skill in fighting than you do . Your second brother can handle domestic and foreign affairs like a warm summer breeze . " Kyera pointed out both his older brothers high points . His annoyance and anger at her gathered .

"I see so I measure up to neither then . You will learn just as the others my true worth . " he replied but Kyera raised a hand .

"You asked me a question . At least let me finish answering it before you decide where I stand between enemies and friends . " Kyera added smoothly, honestly unruffled by his fiery response . It was so similar to a cat with something to prove . She wanted to show her neck to placate the beast, but knew it would do no good . "Your brothers each have their talents, but so do you . " Kyera replied honestly .

He waited for her to continue, but she did not seem ready to . Her eyes met his, clearly waiting for a response . "I see, and what do you see as mine?" Kyera waited several moments, looking into his eyes as if pondering how to answer . He felt a slight heat creeping up his neck .

"Balance and Heart . " Kyera replied after several moments of consideration . The obvious confusion on his face caused her to chuckle at him . There was a certain endearing quality to his disbelieving expression .