BLUE HOUR: The Primes

ᵗⁱᵐᵉ

A red sun risen up from the east early this morning.

Samuel stood up from bed and started preparing for his daily routine. He walked out of his cold room and marched to where he is expected by his father.
The same cold stares greeted him as the doors of the throne room opened. He walked on the white and snowy carpet towards the King. He bowed his head as a sign of respect and moved to his rightful seat. Next to his Queen Mother.

And like every day of his cold and winter life. Samuel sat quietly on his seat. Listening and suggesting a few things to his father's subjects.

It has always been like this probably longer than he remembers. As soon as he began to understand things, his father tested him and placed him in a position where he must be who he is born to be.

The crown prince of the winter people.

After the early appointments. The royal family left the Ice Castle and made it to the nearby farm that is being tilled by their farmers.

His parents would visit their people outside the castle everyday because it made them feel connected to them. The king wanted to show everyone that they are closer to the people despite the tall walls of the castle.

Samuel sighed as he gazed down on the white and snowy ground. Watching his foot dugged on the snow, counting for the seconds to run out until their business there is finally over.

The day was exhausting despite it being boring and expected by Samuel. They joined the farmers tending to their crops and giving out food to the commoners.

Though it was all politics, Samuel believes that it still helps their people which is all that matters.

He had seen what will happen since last night and he knew he will have to just wait and stand behind his King like a good son they deem him to be. So the only thing he can look forward to is to see it all happen and end.

They returned back to the Ice castle by sundown and Samuel was finally allowed his free time and go wherever he wants.

The prince was never the adventurous type of person. Nor was he curious of anything. So he only spends his free time inside the four walls of his chambers.

"My prince... We have prepared your evening bath." One of their workers called for him from outside his chambers.

Samuel stood up and opened the doors. Heading to his grand bathroom where a warm bath awaits him.

Not anyone in their kingdom can really last the warm like him. It's only normal for them to hate heat because they are winter people. Born and bred in the cold

Maybe that's one of the many reasons why some from the council are not in favor with him and calls him defected. They think he is not pure, which could affect his rule in their kingdom.

It used to hurt Samuel, but he eventually learned to let the hate go knowing it will always be there. He is the only son of the king and since he was born, he was named as the crown prince.

The crown has always been Samuel's bad dream. But he also dreams to rule his people, aware of the burden that comes with it. Because he knows and believes that he can become a good king. Especially with the guidance and knowledge his father gave to him.

As much as Samuel founds himself weakens by the touch of heat. He finds it very relaxing and comforting for him. He's always been different among his people. Unlike them, Samuel have the ability to last in heat atleast for as long as he sees he can handle it.