Chapter 113: 113: Aftereffects
"You’re awake" Eden stated the obvious
"Why? Did you want me dead?" Elvis voice was deep and lazy. He looked around the room where he was and then looked at Eden. "You’ve been here all night?"
"Yes" Eden ran a hand through his messy blonde hair that seriously needed a shower "Your situation wasn’t funny at all"
Elvis said nothing but stared at him.
"What are you looking at? Do you feel touched? Do you feel so grateful that you want to marry me immediately and make me your king... Or queen.." Eden teased.
"Noisy" Elvis mumbled as he looked away.
At least, to Eden, it felt good hearing him nag again. And it felt good having to tease him again.
"You, next time don’t go all out again to prove your love to me. You can always tell me you love me and I’ll believe" Eden teased further.
Elvis eyes met him. Tired yet bewildered "And when was I proving anything to you? What rubbish are you on about now?"
"You saved me" Eden simply said "And got hurt instead"
Elvis hesitated, staring at him for awhile as he looked away "I just did it for my sake. That way I won’t be nagged by you that I didn’t do my job of protecting you"
Elvis continued "So don’t think too much about it"
Eden nodded "Okay then. Sure" He smiled "Let’s take it like that"
The Royal Physician soon entered the room as the two men stared at him.
"You’re just in time" Eden said "Come and check him out and see how he’s doing"
Eden got up to make way for the Royal Physician to sit. But on getting up, Eden instantly felt a wave of dizziness brush through his hair.
Eden gasped with a sharp stagger as Elvis immediately stretched out his hand and held Eden by the hand. Supporting him from falling. It was his injured hand.
"Are you Okay ...?" The Royal Physician asked, his eyes on Eden who had gotten his stand.
Eden had a hand over his forehead as he panted softly "Don’t worry, I’m okay..."
"You don’t look okay" Elvis observed, his hands still holding onto Eden.
Eden stared at his hand "Hey .." He gently brushed off his hand "Your hand Is still injured so why are you doing that..."
"Are you sure you were just sitting beside me all night? What were you doing all night that kept you in this state?" Elvis asked, eyes on Eden.
"Stop nagging me. I’m okay" And it was at that moment that Eden realised what was probably wrong with him.
He used his powers to try healing Elvis. Something Lenny warned him against. That at least explained why he felt so weak.
"Should I check up on you quickly?" The Royal Physician ordered.
"You should..." Elvis seemed to agree.
"No. Don’t" Eden refused "Just check up on him. Please..." He insisted.
The Royal physician did as Eden said and began checking on Elvis. He checked his pulse and his blood. His veins and eyes and his forehead.
It took time and he was soon done with it.
"So how’s he?" Eden asked, curious.
"It’s a miracle. He got a lot better than he was last night before I left. Like a leap in health" The Royal Physician observed.
Eden smiled. He knew it was because of the powers he transferred all night. And he was glad it was of help.
At least him getting weak was still worth it.
"The poison has been suppressed and the recent arrow poison seems to be fading off. In a matter of a month or so, it’ll be cured with proper medication" The Royal Physician explained.
"That’s good. And what about the first poison? The one from the pill?" Eden confirmed.
"It’s still there. But it’s been suppressed. So there’s still time to come up with the cure before another major relapse" He explained.
Eden nodded "That’s good then"
Elvis didn’t understand what they were talking about, he casually lay there in bed as the two discussed.
When they were done discussing, Eden turned to Elvis "See? You have to take care of yourself. Sleep tight and rest while taking your medication. Don’t even think of doing any royal work or else I’ll protest against the palace"
Elvis stared at him "Whatever. It’s not like I could even if I wanted to"
"That’s better" Eden said. "And for me..." Eden yawned "I think I also need my own rest. So I’ll be off now. I’ll be back later"
Eden was about to leave when the entrance door to the chamber was pushed open.
The King and Queen Lea walked in with Prince Lysander standing behind them.
They were clearly there to visit Elvis in bed. Which was a surprise to Eden because they didn’t seem like one who would even bother to.
"Greetings Your Majesty..." The Royal physician had greeted them all. While Eden stood there staring at them. He said nothing.
"And what is he doing in here?" King Edward asked, staring at Eden.
"He’s here to offer some medical help to the Crown prince" The Royal Physician explained.
"Medical help? What medical help? It’s not like he’s a skilled physician or something. What can a monster possibly help with medically?" He questioned.
Eden was quiet as he stared.
"Well he actually helped save the Crown Prince from a possible state of danger" The Royal Physician explained.
King Edward sighed, both hands behind him. "How’s the crown prince doing?"
"He’s fine"
"That’s good then" King Edward nodded "That’s good"
And he was done. Eden knew he was about turning to leave with the Queen who didn’t even seem like she was interested in coming here at all.
"Aren’t you going to take a look at your own son personally since you’re already here?" Eden questioned him.
The silence was loud.
"If not, you know you could have just stayed back in your chamber and sent a maid to come check up on him instead. You didn’t have to come all the way here to pretend as if you care"