Chapter 45 Town festival 2 (1/2)

Leon and I exited at the back gate of the palace. Because we will go incognito, we must also get out of the palace silently.

When we were out of the palace, we walked a little distance and we arrived at a place were a tall man with a ponytail was standing with a horse.

”Thank you.” Leon smiled.

The tall man gave the reigns of the black horse to Leon.

”Isn't this your horse Midnight?” I asked.

”Yes he is.” Leon said. ”You are very observant.” He smiled at me.

I looked at the tall young man that was standing next to Midnight. He looks familiar but I can't seen to remember where I met him.

”Good morning princess Alicia.” The tall young man slightly bowed before me. I nodded back at him. ”I am Dimitri. I am sir Leon's retainer.” He smiled at me.

”Had I met you before?” I blurted out of curiosity.

Dimitri seemed to be uneasy.

”You might have seen him once when he went to meet me.” Leon smiled.

”Umm, maybe?” I said still confused.

Leon mounted his horse and offered me his hand. I take it and he pulled me up.

I was now sitting in front of him. His arms were protectively around me and his hand held the reigns.

”Let's go.” Leon said. He lightly kicked Midnight and we started to move.

We were trotting all the way until we reach the huge town. I can see the people around are so lively. The town were decorated with colorful decoration.

”Wow look it's so colorful.” I said.

”I know.” I heard Leon answer.

The streets were busy. Many vendors are in the side walk, selling different kinds of products.

”Oh look, what is that?” I asked curious.

”That's what they call a kites.” Leon asked.

”A kite?” I asked curiously.

”Yes. It flies in the sky of the wind blows.” Leon replied.

”Really, it flies?” I asked amazed.

”You haven't tried flying a kite yet?” Leon asked.

”I never seen a kite before.” I answered truthfully.