329 Return To Phantasia Part Two (1/2)

King Augustus rushed out of the castle and into the air to see Alicia flying down towards him. ”Alicia!”

”Royal Father!” Alicia exclaimed as she dived into King Augustus's open arms. She hugged him tightly, taking in his familiar scent. For Alicia, she had not seen him in seven long years. ”I have missed you...”

King Augustus smiled warmly as he held his daughter in his arms. He knew that even though only a few weeks passed here for her it had been a long, long time. ”Come let's go in. I am sure you are tired after such a long journey.”

”Un! It has been very long for me. How many days have passed here?” Alicia asked. She hoped not too much time had passed. But seeing how she did not grow any old as far as she could tell, not too many days had gone by.

”It has been about three weeks. Come on let's go in that boy will finally be able to rest at ease.” King Augustus was talking about Blake who had refused to leave the castle until word came about Alicia's safety.

Wandering through the familiar halls Alicia never felt so at home in her life. Although she did not stay at the castle much and normally stayed at her estate in the city she was still very much at home in this place. The white walls and marble pillars. The blue magical flames that adorned the walls lighting up the area. All of it brought back memories that she cherished so much.

As Alicia entered the main hall, she saw a very familiar handsome face looking back at her. Alicia's cheeks turned a tinge pink as she looked at the handsome young man. ”Blake...”

”It may not have been a long time for me but for you, it has been years. All I can say is that these past few weeks I have missed you.” Blake said softly as he pulled Alicia into his embrace.

Alicia blushed but embraced Blake as well. But this loving moment between the two did not last long when King Augustus came over and pulled them apart. ”Alright enough! No one wants to see the two of you being all lovey dovey!”

”Royal Father are you jealous by chance?” Alicia asked as she laughed. King Augustus crossed his arms across his chest and humphed.

”Come on less standing around you should be sitting and sipping tea by now. ”

After being ushered into a side room where a few maids were waiting with tea and pastries Alicia finally felt completely relaxed. She waved her hand and allowed Loeri and Frey out of her space. ”Mother! Grandfather! Father!”