Here is another new story. :D I don't what to do but I will update the stories I can and have motive to, you know. XD

But I loved to write this one and I have a sequel in my head also (Y) XD

Enjoy!

Chapter 1: The Party, Announcement And Help

Kai was sitting behind the dining table in his blue and silk royal outfit. In front of him on the plate was a beef tenderloin, sauce and vegetables. It might have looked good but taste was horrible. Beef was bland and vegetables overcooked. Kai had to keep a straight face while eating. It was appropriate for prince to spit out food. Next to him was his grandfather. He was the current King of the country. Since Kai was going to be next King when he's older, grandfather didn't allow him to do anything but study. When Kai had free time, he was only allowed to walk around in the castle. If Kai wanted to go out, someone had to be with him while being out.

Kai cut a piece of tenderloin when King Voltaire spoke.

'After you are done eating, your teacher will see you in study right away,' he said without turning his head or opening his eyes. Kai glanced at him for a second before sighing.

'Alright,' he snorted. He was really annoyed since he had already studied about everything just before dinner.

'Boy! Don't give me that attitude! I will let it slide this once but if you show that expression or attitude this evening, you will be in big trouble!' Voltaire shouted with control.

'Evening?' Kai asked.

'There is going to be a party and you WILL attend. You have no other choice. Go!' Voltaire ordered. After Kai was alone eating he headed upstairs and went to study. Inside teacher was waiting. He had put stack of papers on Kai's study desk. Kai sighed before closing study room's door. He sat down and immediately closed his eyes.

'This is so annoying,' Kai thought angrily. He sometimes wished that he wasn't a prince. Teacher had started talking about math, literature and some other stuff. Another thought crossed Kai's mind.

'I wonder what party is all about,' Kai stared blankly at the papers in front of him. He didn't hear teacher's constant talking.

'Excuse me prince?' teacher spoke. Kai glanced up.

'I would appreciate that if you would concentrate. This is really import for your future. You will be this country's next King someday,' teacher said firmly. He kept his place but his voice showed disrespect.

'Yeah, right,' Kai sighed deeply. Teacher's eyes twisted slightly annoyed but he decided to keep quiet.

'Let's continue by reading politics.' Kai turned his gaze away growling. Reading politics was so boring. Next three hours Kai had to listen teacher's lectures. It wasn't until 5 pm when he was allowed to leave and clean himself. Party was going to starts 6 pm.

Since it was still summer time the sun was up. After 5 to 10 minutes in the shower, Kai dried himself and began to fix his hair. After he was done he checked his face. There were two what looked like shark-fin marks on each cheek. They were tattoos but many people thought they were just face paint. Not only that they were one of his family's symbols.

'Are you done yet boy!' Voltaire suddenly shouted behind his bedroom door. Kai rolled his eyes and put on his clothes for party. Then he went downstairs and towards the ballroom. He saw Voltaire standing there with rage on his face.

'At least you were able to do one thing right,' he said. Kai knew he was referring his clothes.

'People will be here in 30 minutes. Fix your attitude and expression. No glaring or anything else,' Voltaire stated and pushed Kai in the ballroom. They walked through the room before Voltaire turned Kai towards the huge door.

'Stand here,' Voltaire ordered before standing next to him. It didn't take long for guest for arrive. When it was 6 pm, there were hundreds of people in front of them.

'Fuck me. I have to greet them all,' Kai secretly sighed without showing it. Voltaire stepped forward.

'I would like to greet you all and welcome you here and have awesome night!' he announced. Guest clapped happily before continued talking with their own family and friends. Voltaire turned to Kai.

'Go greet everyone. I have a personal business to attend to,' he said before walking off. Kai rolled his eyes before walking into the huge crowd. Kai showed a small smile while shaking everyone's hands. Behind the people near the wall was last two people to say hello to. It didn't take long before Kai saw them. Black haired boy and pink haired girl.

'Hello Sir,' Kai greeted. They turned smiling.

'Your Highness. I'm Prince Ray Kon and this is my fiancé Princess Mariah Wong,' Ray introduced.

'Nice to meet you Your Highness,' Mariah bowed a little bit.

'Just call me Kai,' was his quick answer.

'Then you can call me Ray.' Kai stared at the prince for a while before nodding.

'Did you say fiancé?' Kai recalled.

'Yes. We ought to be married when I'm 18 and she is 17,' Ray explained.

'I'm so excited and happy that you chose me,' Maria hugged Ray's arm before her mother called her.

'Chose?' Kai repeated when she had left.

'Yes. My parents arranged my married but they did allow to choose the bride thank god,' Ray said.

'You don't sound so happy about it,' Kai noted.

'I can't lie about that but what can you do. This is royal life,' Ray said when clear clicking caught their attention. Kai saw Voltaire standing there with a girl with brown hair.

'What now?' Kai thought.

'I would like to inform everyone that Princess Hilary Tachibana and my grandson, Prince Kai Hiwatari are going to married!' Voltaire said proudly. Kai's eyes widened in shock.

'Are you fucking kidding me?!' Kai shouted and didn't it caught everyone's attention but Kai didn't care. Voltaire just stole last of his freedom.

'It looks like you will have arranged marriage as well but your reaction is way different than mine,' Ray stated quietly.

'Over my dead body old man!' Kai gritted his teeth. He was about to leave when Ray's hand stopped him.

'I suggest that you won't make matter worse,' Ray said. Kai saw concern in his eyes.

'What do you know?' Kai asked before pulling his hand away and leaving.

-With Kai-

Inside his room Kai had sat down on the bed and head in his hands. This was the worst situation ever. Not only Voltaire had kept him inside ten years but this too. Party was still going when Voltaire angrily opened the bedroom door, grab Kai by his hair and began to pull him up and back downstairs.

'Au! That hurts! Let go!' Kai grabbed Voltaire's hand but it didn't budge. When they reached down Voltaire pushed Kai against the wall.

'I will not tolerate your behaviour. When we go back inside, you will apologize to everyone and specially to Princess Hilary,' Voltaire told him.

'Forget it and you can forget marriage as well!' Kai protested. His feet were barely on the ground.

'You will obey and do everything you are told. If I tell you to shit, then you shit. If I tell you to marry a woman, you will marry her. You won't have anything to say in this matter, brat,' Voltaire put Kai down and kept tight hold on his arm before walking back inside. Kai could feel everyone's gaze at him. Voltaire tightened his hold.

'Get rid of that expression. Now,' he ordered before just before they arrived into the front. He turned Kai around and spoke.

'Prince Kai has something to say to you all and specially to you Princess Hilary!' he said and immediately glared Kai angrily. Everyone were quiet and ears open. No matter how many times Kai swallowed, tight feeling in his throat didn't go away. Hilary was standing right next to him with normal expression but it didn't fool Kai. He could see anger behind the eyes. Kai moved his eyes back to front and saw Ray with Mariah. Ray only nodded slightly.

'I'm… I…' Kai started. Voltaire glared at him with fury in his eyes.

'I apologize about my outburst earlier. I didn't accept the marriage. That's all,' Kai said quickly. Then tall woman with brown hair and long dress walked closer.

'It's okay if it was a shock but you said sorry. We can now move forward. King Voltaire,' Queen Tachibana said.

'There are a few things I will tell you now. Prince Kai and Princess Hilary will immediately marry when arrangements are done. Normally it will happen when they are at least 18-years-old, but this will be a big exception. After that he will inherit the throne with Princess Hilary! And let's not forget that they will give us the next generation!' Voltaire announced more. People clapped happily but Kai clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He had trouble holding himself still as Hilary grabbed his arm.

'Let's give them a toast!' everyone raised their glasses.

'Can you let go of my arm?' Kai asked.

'Why would I? Isn't this what couples do?' Hilary smirked.

'Oh great. She is a bitch,' Kai growled. At 9 pm party was finally over and Kai was alone in his room. He was about to change his clothes when Voltaire walked in.

'What did I do now?' Kai grunted. He was too tired to listen to his so-called grandfather.

'I will only give you a warning. I don't think you got it last time,' Voltaire walked in front of him. Kai didn't move or say anything. He kept staring at him. Suddenly he felt a slap on his cheek.

'You won't ruin this marriage! It will unite our kingdoms!' Voltaire yelled. Kai's cheek turned red.

'I fucking know that! It's just politics to you!' Kai's protest earned him another hit.

'Watch your language! That earned you a punishment! You won't leave your room until I say so!' Voltaire said before leaving. He closed Kai's room door and locked it. Kai run to it even though he knew that it was no use.

'You haven't let me out in ten years old man! This won't make any difference!' Kai shouted but he didn't know did Voltaire hear him. Kai grabbed pulled his own hair and shouted out loud. There was only one thing to do, sleep.

-Morning-

Alarm woke Kai up at 7 am. Usually he went downstairs after changing close but now his door was locked. Marriage was still fresh on his mind. Then a maid opened the door and brought his breakfast.

'Isn't there anything else than bread?' Kai asked.

'No, Your Highness,' she said before locking the door behind her. Kai glanced at his so-called food again. Two breads with butter on them and glass of water.

'Typical,' Kai thought while eating. God, it was dry. In five minutes Kai was done. And yet again his door was opened and butler came in.

'Your grandfather allows you to leave your room now,' he said.

'Well that didn't take long,' Kai thought. Now there was only one thing to do before his studies began. Without looking forward he collided with something so hard he was about to fall down when his hand was grabbed.

'So sorry about that Kai,' voice said quickly. It wasn't hard to guess who it was, Ray. Kai straightened up.

'Forget it. I wasn't watching where I was going either. What are you still doing here by the way?' Kai wondered.

'Didn't they tell you? Me and Mariah are staying here for a while. I do know that we leave after your and… Hilary's engagement ceremony is over. But there is lot of stuff do before that happens. So, we might be here for a while,' Ray explained.

'Right,' Kai stated.

'Do you want to do something?' Ray suddenly asked. Kai stared at him with widened eyes.

'There is no time My studies are about to start. Then is dinner and then studying again,' Kai told him his daily routine.

'What the hell man? You have to study every single minute?' Ray was shocked.

'For my "future",' Kai rolled his eyes.

'And I think you need a break. Wait here for a second,' Ray asked before running of.

'What is he up to?' Kai pondered. In ten minutes he returned with papers.

'What did you do?' Kai questioned.

'I spoke with your teacher. I was able to give you a free day but only if you do these for tomorrow,' Ray smiled and showed Kai papers.

'How the fuck did you do that? I have tried that for years,' Kai couldn't hide his surprise.

'Well I think it's because I'm a guest here and he couldn't really say no to me, right?' Ray winked. Kai let out a laugh. Of course, it was guest policy.

'Well… I… um,' Ray smiled when he saw Kai struggle.

'Your very welcome. So, let's go,' he encouraged. Kai went to his room, put papers on his desk and closed the door.

'How about I show you around?' Kai suggested.

'Okay,' Ray agreed. Kai showed him the living room, guest rooms and so on. They were so focused on what they were doing that they didn't see pair of eyes staring at them.

'This is way bigger than my home. How can you move here without getting lost?' Ray asked as he walked backwards.

'I did get lost but grandfather always hit me when I did,' Kai sighed. Ray poked him.

'What?' Kai asked.

'I asked you a question,' Ray smiled.

'I just learned it by doing it. I just have walked these halls again and again,' Kai said without expression and continued walking. Ray ran next to him.

'Did I say something?' Ray asked worried.

'Sorry, it's nothing. I'm sorry about my behaviour,' Kai said.

'Um… Why are you apologizing?' Ray stepped in front of him.

'Because… I showed disrespect towards you,' Kai explained. His eyes widened after he saw Ray's expression. His brows were up and he was staring at him like some kid.

'What?' Kai wondered.

'It's just… You didn't show me disrespect. I obviously said something that you felt personally insulting or something. I can't explain that right,' Ray smiled.

'Well…' Kai couldn't believe what he just heard. This was the first time someone was nice to him.

'Wait a minute!' Kai realized.

'It was you, wasn't it?' Kai stated.

'What?' Ray rubbed his head and tried to look like he didn't know what Kai was talking about.

'You did something that my grandfather let me out of my room,' Kai continued.

'What could I do?' Ray backed away and smiled nervously.

'Just drop it! You are not very good with lying,' Kai said.

'Okay, okay. Maybe I did pull some strings,' Ray admitted.

'But why?' Kai asked without thinking.

'I could see last night that your relationship with your grandfather isn't so good. And I thought you got trouble because of your reaction to the marriage. So, I wanted to help you a little bit,' Ray's voice changed to serious. Kai stared at Ray shocked.

'I… Thanks,' Kai smiled.

'You know, that's the first time I saw you smile,' Ray giggled.

'Shut up. Let's go,' Kai blushed and walked past him.

-Behind The Corner-

Mariah noticed her future husband walking with Kai and she decided to follow them.

'What are you doing?' voice asked behind her. Mariah turned around and saw her brother and his friends. Prince Lee had come with his friends from other kingdoms.

'Shh! I'm following Ray,' she said.

'They won't hear us but why are you doing that?' Lee asked.

'Because I want to know what he's up to and I'm worried now,' Mariah turned back around and watched Ray and Kai closely.

'Why?' Kevin asked.

'Look at them! They are having fun! Besides, ever since they met, Ray has only looked at him and not me!' Mariah said angrily. Lee's expression changed to angry very quickly.

'Is that true?' he asked.

'Yes, it is. If I try to speak to Ray, he won't even acknowledge me next to him,' Mariah's eyes teared up. Lee took Mariah into a hug. He moved his eyes to Kai and Ray at the same time. He saw how Ray smiled at Kai while he was talking. Even Kai smiled couple times but they were small once but still they enjoyed each other's company.

'Don't worry Mariah. Everything is going to be fine,' Lee rubbed Mariah's back slowly. He didn't bother to hide his growl behind his voice.

Here you go! Reviwe etc. XDDD