Eleanor yawned and stretched as she woke up from the same bed yesterday but only her on it. She scanned her surrounding and heard a distant sound of water splashing in the bathroom.

"Perfect timing! Time to get out of here." She hastily got up and got out of the room. Somehow she knew where the exit of his palace was.

She stared at the tall gate before her and sized it up to see if she can jump over. "Let's do this!"

She jumped up but couldn't make it, she frowned and looked at her dress, "Should i rip it..? It's a waste though.."

After a moment she then ripped it off easily, "Well, If it's for going out of this place then I'll take it."

She then climbed a nearby tree and sat on the branch, "Just jump over and were free!" She said looking at the 7 meter distance between the wall and her.

"What are you doing?" She jumped up in surprise and hugged the tree branch, "You scared me!"

She said not looking at the person who said something, "I'm trying to escape so shush!"

Cole then thought for a moment, "I'll help you, jump down first."

She still didn't hear him and tried to jump before a strong wind blew her off the branch as she was ready to hit the ground she was caught by a strong embrace in a princess-carry style.

She then opened her eyes after she didn't hit the ground, "Crown prince?" She said in shock before laughing nervously.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be in the bath?" She said as she became conscious of her hand that was wrapping around his neck and removed it.

"And could you put me down first?" She said as Cole put her down his hair still wet and water droplets fell on her clothes.

"Do you really want to get out of here that much to be so dumb that you could've hurt yourself?" He said in a serious tone as he ran a hand through his wet hair.

Eleanor gulped and smiled guiltily, "Thank you..for catching me."

Cole sighed, "I really can't get mad at you." He then dragged Eleanor back to his room.

"Stay here until you've finally regained your memories." He said letting her sit down while she frowned.

"Are you serious?!"

Cole raised his one of his eyebrows and grabbed a towel to dry his hair off, witting down an a chair reading some documents.

Eleanor was left dumb founded, "This is considered kidnapping." She muttered.

Cole smirked, "I'm the crown prince they really can't do anything to me." She scoffed at that statement, "Jerk." She muttered again while sighing.

"When can i go back?" She said again after a few minutes, "When your grand father says so."

"When's that exactly?"

He shrugged, "Not soon."

She rolled her eyes and put her hair up in a ponytail. "Stop staring." She said to Cole who was openly staring at her instead of his paper.

"Can't help it, when your this beautiful." He shamelessly said as he stared at her lips. Although Eleanor was flustered she pretended she didn't hear anything.

"What's your fiancee going to think of this once she finds out a woman is in your bedroom." She said after a few moment which made Cole furrow his eyebrows, "She's not my fiancee."

She laughed, "If your doing this just so you can make her jealous, pick another girl, I'm not a tool you can play with."

Cole slammed his papers onto the table, Which made Eleanor flinch.

His eyes darkened as he approached her on the bed, "For the last time, I don't have a fiancee."

Eleanor bit her bottom lip before speaking, "Li---!!!" She was cut off by Cole aggressively kissing her. She tried to push him away but he just won't budge and continued to kiss her.

He deepened the kiss and gradually turning softer. He then stopped so Eleanor can catch her breath, "I do have a fiancee."

Hearing those words come out from his mouth after they had kissed made Eleanor's heart clench, "then why did you ki---"

"And it's you, always have been." He leaned his forehead into Eleanor's while a memory flashed again in Eleanor's mind but this time it didn't hurt. It felt like a missing piece of her suddenly emerged and made her feel complete.

"I'm going to sleep." She said laying down and turning her head away from Cole who had a hurt expression.

After Cole confirmed she was asleep he kissed Eleanor's forehead, "Sleep well, babe."

He then went out to visit Physician Monte, of course not forgetting to let Constantine, Hugo, Alastair, and Charles guard her.

***

"I found a cure for the curse." Physician Monte scanned through the ancient book and pointed to a white flower that looked very mystical with 3 orbs floating around it, "It's san flore albo, a white flower with three orbs located in the same island she was in."

He then read the description, "Flower...lies...underneath, a treasure..." Physician Monte suddenly got an idea. "The dragon's treasure!"

"Yeah! That must be it!" He said while Cole furrowed his eyebrows in confusion.

He told Cole that in the island, there's a cave there with a thousand treasure, but he must be careful not to touch it else he'll turn into gold.

"So..Where exactly is this flower..Underneath?"

Physician Monte also thought of that but was left confused, "If so how can we get it?"

Physician Monte shushed him,"I'm still thinking."

Underneath...

Under....neath...

Under, neath!

"Neath! A man who was rumored to live on that island!" He then grabbed another thick book and turned to a page, "Under neath!"

Cole walked beside Physician Monte who was reading it hastily with his glasses, "Neath, a man who was said to live on that island alone and gives people treasure in exchange for food, except after taking the treasure they would turn into gold themselves which Neath will put on his stash of treasure!"

"That cave wasn't a dragon's treasure, it was his!" Physician Monte said delightedly, feeling like he has discovered a new world.

"Where's this 'Neath' exactly?" Physician Monte looked to him again and circled a place in the book.

"Mors arto, in this book it is said that our ancestors who wanted to see the other side all died except for one, the one who made this book and the on who discovered Neath and the flower."

"Beware...Temptation..lies ahead..Death..Nearing.." Physician Monte struggled to read the words at it became more wobbly.

"I'm guessing it tempts you with the treasures...and it also said..Monsters live there, countless of them," Before he could finish Cole walked away he stopped him immediately.

"Are you thinking of going there alone young man?! Are you seeking a death wish?!" He shouted as he grabbed his arms with his frail hands.

"I said i would protect her, if it means the curse will be lifted then I'm prepared to die." Cole seriously said facing the old man.

Physician monte shook his head, "Your the future emperor, how could you risk your life for just one woman!" Physician Monte said, although he loved Eleanor like his own daughter he wasn't a fool to let other's die because of her.

"If so, then your a fool!" He shouted while Cole grabbed his arms.

"It's not just a woman, it's Eleanor.Call me a fool but I'd do anything to make her happy." He said walking away ignoring the old man's warnings. "If i don't come back, you can be the emperor!"

Without preparations he called his best knight's to come with him to find where this island is as what Physician Monte said. Of course, he would just let his knights guard the entrance to the island so no one can disturb him while on his mission.

In just a span of one day he already boarded on a ship without saying goodbye to Eleanor.

He stared at the handkerchief Eleanor gave to him 2 years ago before looking out to the sea again.

***