Sir Astro

Aiko:...

Astro: You shouldn't be in the crossfire of my problems.

Aiko:?

Astro: *notices someone spotting them* Speaking of crossfires, there's someone with one aimed at us, hide behind the carriage but act natural and I'll sneak up on them.

Aiko:*does so*

*it was silent, then you heard a bit of fighting*

Aiko:...

Astro: *walks over to her* I'm back.

Aiko*hugs8

Astro: .____. *hugs back*

Aiko:....

Astro: … *wants to say something*

Aiko:...

Astro: *finds a way to break the silence* We should leave soon. People get bold at night and I frankly don't want to deal with that.

Aiko:y-ya...

The King: I bid you farewell.
Astro: *nods and starts walking*

Aiko:*follows*

*he led you to a royal carriage close to the gates of the palace*
Astro; ... *thinking "What do i say, What do I say, What do I say?-" while standing in front of the carriage*

Aiko:....

Astro: Uhh, how've you been?-

Aiko:good....you?

Astro: I'm doing okay...

Aiko:glad to hear that

Astro: *in his head "Really?-"* Oh, thank you.

Aiko:*smile*

*the coachman got on the carriage and was ready to drive*

Aiko:....

Astro: *puts his knight helmet on* You ready to go?

Aiko:*nods*

Astro: Alright, let's get a move on.
*the coachman starts driving the carriage forward*
Astro: *walks alongside it*

Aiko:....

Astro: *wondering why he specifically was put on this mission*

Aiko:...

Astro: *looks at her while walking*

Aiko:...?

Astro: *looks away* ...
*as they were heading towards the kingdom gates, many people waved at them and cheered*

Aiko:*in mind* what?

*the gates open and they start traveling along the forest road*

Aiko:....

Astro: *silently walking through the forest, seemingly having a lot on his mind*

Aiko:*to Astro* you ok?

Astro: I'm fine. *something seemed off with him*

Aiko:*shakes head* *to him* your not

Astro: *hears rustling in the bushes and starts paying close attention to his surroundings*

Aiko:?

Coachman: Is something wrong?
Astro: ...Keep moving.

Aiko:*in mind* is he ok?

*they keep going for about an hour*
Astro: *hears more rustling in the bushes* We're being followed.

Aiko:*in mind* sh-t

*someone fires a crossbow arrow at the coachman, but Astro blocked it*
Astro: Get down, I'll take care of it. *spreading his wings*

Aiko:!

*he flew into battle, all she could hear were the sounds of fighting. She had no idea how many there were or who they were*

Aiko:*in mind* w-what going on....

*soon, it got very silent and she heard footsteps coming towards the carriage*

Aiko*scared*

*thankfully, it was Astro who opened the carriage door*
Astro: You're safe Your Highness.
*he usually called you by your name*

Akio:*tilts head*

Astro: Is something wrong?-

Aiko:no

Astro: Good.. *closes the door and checks on the coachman*

Aiko:*in mind* is it the /real/ Astro...or just a phony? Hes prone to call me via my name.

Astro: *somewhat sad demeanor*

Aiko:?

Astro: *thinking about whether he should tell her what’s wrong*

Aiko:..

Astro: When you asked if I was fine earlier… I’ll tell you at night, okay?…

Aiko:*nods*

Astro: There’s a nearby river. We’ll stop there and take a short break.

Aiko:ok

*they keep moving and they eventually reach the river*

Coachman: *starts letting the horses on the carriage drink from the stream*

Astro: *sits on the floor*

Aiko:*get out and sits*

Astro: *takes his helmet off*

Aiko:...

Astro: What have you been doing since… then?-

Aiko:..?

Astro: I haven’t had many opportunities to speak to you, and I wanted to catch up..

Aiko:o-oh

Astro: …

Aiko:...

Astro: I guess I got a medal on honor, but who cares anyway? *brings out a few small snacks he packed for the trip*

Aiko:*not sure what to talk about*

Astro: *eats silently*

Aiko:...

Astro: *passes one of them to her*

Aiko:..?

Astro: Are you not hungry?

Aiko:*shakes head*

Astro: Oh.. *takes it back*

Aiko:...

Astro: Sorry, I should have just declined.. Everything's so awkward now and I wouldn't want you to experience this the whole trip-

Aiko:Its ok

Astro: What's going on?-

Aiko:n-no c-clue

Astro: Don't worry, you'll be safe.

Aiko:...

Astro: *awkward hugging*

Aiko:...

Astro: *lets go*

Aiko:*does same*

Astro: … *goes to the water to clean his sword*

Aiko:...

Astro: *cleaning it* I shouldn’t have taken this mission…

aiko:...?

Astro: … *stretches* Alright, is everyone ready?

Aiko:*nods*

Astro: Let's get you to your carriage.

Middo:ok

Astro: *walks her to the carriage*

(i put middo on acident but me aiko)
Aiko:...

Astro: There.

Aiko:*smile*

Astro: *smiles back for a bit*

Aiko:....

*his smile quickly faded away as he cleared his throat*
Astro: Let’s head out.

Aik:y-ya

Astro: Am I making you uncomfortable?-

Aiko:*shakes head*

Astro: That's good at least. *opens the door to the carriage*

Aiko:thanks

Astro: No problem.

Aiko:...

Astro: *leads her in, gets out, then closes the door*

Aiko:...

Astro: *stretches*

Aiko:....

Astro: *they keep walking*

Aiko:*in mind*whatsgoing on...?

*eventually, they reach the border of their country*
Astro; Past here, it gets dangerous.

Aiko:...

Astro: Nothing I’m not used to by now though.

Aiko;?

Astro: When we leave the border, that when actually strong people will try to attack.

Aiko:o-ok

Astro: *smiles* No worries though, I'll keep you safe.

Aiko:*nods*

*they cross the border, and Astro is noticeably more alert than before*

Aiko:*in mind* ?

Astro: *thinking "Quiet so far, but that doesn't mean safe" *

Aiko:*in mind*it quiet.....

*she saw a few animals crossing on the road*

Aiko:..?

Astro: *looks at the animals* ?

Aiko:*smiles*

Astro: *waiting for them to cross*

Aiko:....

*an fawn (baby deer) tripped*
Astro: *helps it back up*

Aiko:is it ok?

Astro: *nods*

Aiko:*smiles*

*it runs off*

Aiko:....

Astro: There, now we can continue.

Aiko:....

*they keep walking*
Astro: *whistling a song that they liked*

Aiko:*in mind* ..?

Astro: *keeps whistling while walking*

Aiko:*in mind* i remember it......

Astro: *keeps whistling*

Aiko:...

Astro: *whistles the chorus, which was their favorite part*

Aiko:*slight smile*

Astro: *feels a bit sad while whistling it*

Aiko:...?

Astro: *stops* … *keeps walking*

Aiko:*in mind* why'd he stop?

*it was starting to get dark*

Aiko:...

Astro: Let’s set up camp, we’ll rest for the night.

Aiko:o-ok

Astro: *starts setting up a place for them to rest*

Aiko:...

Astro: *sets up a campfire*

Aiko:..?

Astro: Hey Coachman, you should get some rest. You’ve looked tired for some time.

Coachman: You know, maybe’s you’re right.

Aiko:...

Coachman: *lays down and seemingly goes to sleep*

Astro: ........ *seemingly waiting for something*

Aiko:..?

Astro: *talking quietly* Look, I don't have much time. I'm gonna have to say this quickly, okay?

Aiko:w-what?

Astro: Trust me, okay?

Aiko:o-o-o-k?

Astro: The prince and the queen, your brother and mother, found out about our relationship. They already didn't like me and apparently there was a law passed that didn't allow anyone other than a prince to marry a princess, so they tried going after me...

I was forced to leave you in order to escape arrest and to not get you punished...

I'm sorry for trying to lead you into a love that could never be allowed to be...

*turns away and tightens the blindfold to make sure she can't see any tears*

Aiko:*hugs him tightly*

Astro: ._____.

Aiko:....

Astro: I'm so sorry...

Aiko:i-its ok

Astro: No it isn't... I hurt you...

Aiko:no you didn't

Astro: *turns to face her* What do you mean?-

Aiko:....

Astro: I don't know what to do.

Aiko:....

Astro: I can't do much tonight, that coachman is close friends with the queen. He'll tell her anything that happens.

Aiko:....

Astro: *didn’t know what to say* ….Do you want to say anything?-

aiko:...

Astro: ...

Aiko:i-i didn't know i-

Astro: Take your time...

Aiko:....

Astro: I wanted to tell you earlier, but they would have probably known if I did and I couldn't bring myself to talk to you.

Aiko:i-its ok

Astro: *hugs her and wraps his wings around her*

Aiko:*hugs*

Astro: I missed you…

Aiko:s-same

Astro: *smiles in relief*

Aiko:...

Astro: *stops hugging* What should we do?

Aiko:n-no clue

Astro: ...

Aiko:...

Astro: Are you okay?

Aiko:y-ya

Astro: You don’t seem okay..

Aiko:i-im f-fine

Astro: You don't normally stutter this much.

Aiko:*lightly bit her lip*

Astro: *thinks about something* Wait a minute, can't I just fly you to the kingdom?

Aiko:...

Astro: I’ve carried you while flying before, do you mind?

Aiko:n-no

Astro: Okay, I'll make sure you're safe.

Aiko:...

Astro: You'll have to hold onto me though.

Aiko:o-ok

Astro: *picks her up* Ready?

Aiko:*nods*

Astro: *flaps his wings and starts flying*

Aiko"*holding on*

Astro: *holds her while flying*

Aiko:*kinda shakeing*

Astro: Cold?-

Aiko:...

Astro: *holds her tighter and flies a bit quicker^

Aiko:!

Astro: Do you want me to fly slower?

Aiko:i-its fine

Astro: Okay.

Aiko:...

Astro; I can see the castle. I’ll land in front of the gates.

Aiko:o-ok

Astro: *looks at the moon*

Aiko:..?

Astro; Most people don’t get this view huh?-

Aiko:y-ya

Astro: *slowly glides down to land*

Aiko:...

Astro: *lands in front of the gate* We’re here.

aiko;....

Astro: …….You can get down now.

Aiko:...

Astro: ...

Aiko:...

Astro: *starts setting her down*

Aiko:...

Astro: Do you want to be put down?... *doesn't know what to do*

Aiko:*lets go*

Astro: *sets hr down* Lets go.

Aiko:o-ok

Astro: *walking forward towards the gate*
Guard: *sees them* Princess AIko? You're here?- Already?-

Aiko:..?

Guard: You only got the letter for the meeting this morning, it should have taken you a few days to get here.

Astro: I flew her over here at night.

Guard: Ah, well come in. We have guest rooms for you two.

Astro: I'll be back, I have to go get the coachman.

Aiko:ok

Astro: *starts quickly flying back to the carriage*

Aiko:...

Guard: Follow me.

Aiko:*follows*

Guard: *leads her to the castle*

Aiko:...

Guard: Here you are. Would you like to have me as your guard until your knight comes back?

Aiko:...

Guard: ???

aiko:y-ya....

Guard: *nods*

aiko:...

Guard: You don’t talk much, huh?-

Aiko:*shakes head*

*they hear someone outside, maybe check the window?*

Aiko:?

Astro: *flying with the coachman* Stop whining already, you're waking up the locals.
Coachman: You'd better not drop me!

Aiko:*in mind* -_-

Astro: -_____- Carrying Aiko was way simpler-

Aiko:....

Astro: *lands and puts him down*
Coachman: *awkwardly gets up*

Aiko:*in mind* what is going on -_-

*a second guard welcomed them in, and they went into the room soon after*

Astro: Why didn't he tell me he was afraid of heights -___-

Aiko:...

Astro: I can stay here with the princess, you guys can go.

*the guards nod and head into the hallway*

Aiko:....

Astro: You should rest.

Aiko:o-ok

Astro: *sits next to the door*

Aiko:....

Astro: *doesn’t know what to say*

Aiko:...

Astro: ...

Aiko:....

Astro: Have you been okay?-

Aiko:y-ya.....

Astro: *sits on the side of the bed*

Aiko:...?

Astro: Don’t be distracted by me, if you need to sleep, go ahead.

Aiko:...

Astro: …………..