User blog:The Vaudevillain Veteran/Second Chance: Chapter 8

Cedric woke up feeling very anxious. Today was the day of the invasion and also... the day he would confess to Sasha.

"Aldana, I'm going to the Orphanage to see how the orphans are doing. You can stay here for the day." Cedric announced as he put on his clothes and made his way toward the Orphanage.

Once arriving Cedric noticed a carriage bearing the Order crest leaving the Orphanage. Standing by the Orphanage's entrance was Sasha and two girls clinging to her legs.

"Hey guys what's up?" Cedric greeted warmly. The two girls simply waved at Cedric.

"Good morning Cedric." Sasha greeted back.

"How is everyone doing?" Cedric asked.

"They are alright." Sasha replied.

"Big Bro!" The two girls screamed in joy as they ran towards a certain red head in the distance; hugging him tightly.

"We were so worried about you El. Especially the condition you were in when you came back last night." The older girl said

"Don't worry guys, it'll take more than just some dumb monsters to kill me." Elt stated to the girls.

"When you're not busy may I talk to you in private?" Cedric asked.

"Yes, right this way Cedric." Sasha said.

Upon arriving in Sasha's room. Cedric made sure the door was locked and placed a soundproof charm so that no prying ears could hear their conversation.

With a nervous gulp, Cedric finally spoke.

"I've thought about my proposal, and I have decided that I will accept the offer to become the king of Lescatie under one condition." Cedric announced.

"And what would that be?" Sasha asked intriguingly.

"That... you will become my Queen. I... love you Sasha. You are the first woman who has made me feel this way." Cedric confessed, half glad that he let Sasha know about his love for her, the half nervous at what her response will be."

"Cedric I.. didn't know you felt that way about me. While I am flattered by your love, I'm sorry to say that I don't feel the same way about you, I love someone else." Sasha announced.

Cedric's heart sank at hearing this news. It felt he just got punched in the gut.

"Then who is the one you love?" Cedric asked, barely holding back a sob.

"Elt." Was Sasha's simple response.

"So he is the one you love?" Cedric said.

"Yes, I hope you understand. I promise you will also find your soulmate Cedric." Sasha said trying to raise Cedric's spirits.

"Maybe I will, maybe I wont. Tell Druella that I accept the offer to become King and that if she wants to find me, I'll be in a cave near Lescatie." Cedric said in a monotone voice.

Without another word, Cedric exited the room and on his way out passed Elt, whom he assumed was going to talk to Sasha now.

Cedric shot a death glare at Elt as they locked eyes briefly, and then proceeded to leave the Orphanage.

Just thinking about Elt made Cedric seeth with anger. 'How? What was so special about him?' Cedric wondered to himself.

Making it to his home Cedric put what he could into his suitcase and apparated away to a nearby cave he remembered passing on one of his past missions. With a deep sigh Cedric released the trunk from his hand and sank to the floor, silently sobbing to himself.