Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ A daughter's discovery ❯ A strange place ( Chapter 2 )

…I woke up in a very strange-looking, large room. As soon as my vision cleared, I saw some guy sitting next to the bed I was in. He was around my age, short, black hair, deep, dark eyes. He wore a red shirt, some trousers and a pair of simple shoes.

"So are you finally awake?", he asked calmly.

I liked the sound of his voice.

"Yes,", I answered, "but where am I here?"

"The castle of Fanelia.", He said.

I had heard about that place once, but couldn't recall much of it, just something about a place protected by dragons.

"How did I get here?", I asked.

"I picked you up and brought you here.", the young man explained.

"Oh, thank you.", I said.

"You're welcome.", he said and smiled.

Just then, my stomach began rumbling again and I realized that I was starving. I blushed lightly, cause the young man seemed to have heard the rumbling sound.

"You seem to be hungry.", he said and smiled again.

"Actually, I am starving.", I answered.

He laughed lightly and sat from his chair.

"I will go to the kitchen and order some food for you."

"Thank you, that would be really nice.", I said and then added, "Although I don't feel very comfortable for eating away some of the king's and queen's food without permission."

The young man laughed again, this time really loud.

"What is so funny?", I asked, "I don't want any trouble with the king or queen."

"Don't worry.", he said, "The king already knows and doesn't mind."

"Really?", I asked, "Are you sure?"

"Very sure.", he answered, "I think I know myself."

"Huh?", I was confused.

"I am the king.", he said and took in an impressive pose, "Van Slanzar of Fanelia, at your service." He bowed.

"You? A king?", I was even more confused, "But you're of the same age as I am…"

"Well, let's talk about that later, I don't want you to starve."

With those words, he went out of the room, leaving me alone.