Documents. This was the only down part about being King of such a successful and huge nation. Ellias shuffled through the stacks of paper that threatened to flood his desk with more stress and misery. But thankfully it was nearly lunch, and he would be able to take a break. He carefully stood and walked towards the entrance and exit of the study chamber. He clutched the knob and opened it. He opened the door to find a very flustered looking Alyddia on the other side of the door about to knock. The young king smirked as the young maiden stared at the ground.
"Lunch is ready" She stated simply, her hair was in front of her face and her cheeks were pink, not through embarrassment,no, this was because she was stressed. The king smirked and he closed the door behind him.
"How lovely of you to come and inform me yourself" Eliias chuckled. Alyddia rolled her eyes and turned on her heel, The king close behind.
"Trust me if I had a choice, I wouldn't have come to tell you at all" She said wittily, her eyes sparked with a fire that she had beein keeping in all day, and the king knew this. He smirked again and this time walked faster to be by her side. Alyddia shuffled away and the king rumbled with a throaty chuckle. This was just too easy.
"Oh, Alyddia, you are the light that illuminates my very castle" Ellias said with a sigh. Alyddia rolled her eyes and brought on a smirk of her own.
"Oh, King Ellias, the things I would do if you weren't the king" She said rolling her eyes. Ellias knew her feelings for him, she hated him, and he hated her. But that doesn't mean he didn't like to joke around.
"What's stopping you from fulfilling your desires?" He asked with a boyish grin. She sighed and turned to face him halting his movement
"I do not think the people of Excellentia would take it kindly to their King being wounded by a maid" she said her eye brow raised. His smirk hasn't once left his face. He cleared his throat
"and what about you whats stopping you from fulfilling your desires?" She asked as she turned and started walking. He smiled wickedly and walked spedily beside her and lowered his head to whisper in her ear.
"A very protective brother" He whispered his breathe hot but cooling against her skin. She rolled her eyes and kept walking faster to match the King's strides. Her golden eyes were tained to the back of his head a very obvious glare painted on her face. Still the King's smirk never left his face.
The dining hall was already filled with maid's waiting to be ordered by their king. Percy, the King's friend and trusted advisor was seated at the table. The King had presumed his position at the head of the table.
"Well, hello, Ellias"Percy had said his voice timid and raspy. Ellias furrowed his eyebrows and looked at his friend worryingly. His friend was known for his rare boldness so the change in attitude was slightly cringeworthy.
"Are you feeling alright?" Ellias asked, his friends head snapped up, he looked from Alyddia who was helping a younger maid with some flowers, then back at the King. He sighed nd ran hand through his curly blonde hair.
"Maybe we should wait until lunch is over?" Percy asked before taking a sip at his wine. Ellias nodded and started to eat his lunch. Ellias thought the whole situation to be very strange. This was his best friend, this was his trusted advisor. He knew something had happened that rocked the young man to the core. Still, King Ellias couldn't shake the feeling of dread that settled into the pit of his stomach. He looked around the room and his eyes fell on the golden ones of Alyddia who raised a very 'what now!' looked to the young King, he just had to send a wink her way followed by a smirk, this earned an eye roll from the young beauty. Lunch had ended quite quickly and The King steadily led his friend to the study. They both had wanted to get the matter over with. The study was dark and stuffy, very fitting of the mood. The King opened a small window, led his friend to the couch and sat down.
"What has you so shaken, old friend?" Ellias asked. He was hoping to get the answer straight away, verbally, but instead his friend handed him a letter and never made eye contact with him after. The King with very steady hands reopened the letter and read it.
Dear King Ellias Mathias Greyston,
it is with great pleasure that I announce that I will be making a visit to your kingdom in pursuit of something very valuable that had slipped from my grasp. I know this is surprising to you but please, from king to king, listen. My country is at war, well wants to start a war. And in order to do this we need Allies, we have many but with the help of your great nation we can win this war. In the matter of the very important possession, She goes by the name of Alyddia Magenta. I wish to make her my wife. No, this marriage will not be for love but merely for...Lust, desire, tempation failed. I met this delicate flower in your kingdom at your coronation 2 years ago. Although I fear she may be rejectant against my request, so that is how my second request comes in. I give you the chance to pluck a delicate flower yet untouched in return for My lovely Alyddia, I want, no I need you to convince Alyddia this marriage to me will benefit me,her,my kingdom and of course your kingdom, Unless she is already in pursuit with another man then I will have to leave it be. If she decides she still wants to reject, I guess you will not be counted at Ally but enemy.
King Derek Clayton Glabber
"Who the hell does he think he is?" Ellias screamed. His best friend jumped and snatched the letter from his king.
"Alyddia will not accept this!" The king screamed once more, this was an outrage. Not only did Glabber insult him, his kingdom and his "friend" but he also expects them to just bow down and obey. This will not stand, not by him.
"Percy" The King said, his friend hesitated then asnwered with a timid 'yes'
"Go getch Alyddia and her brother" Elias said with the most calm voice he could muster at the moment. His friend nodded feebly then rushed out of the room. Ellias knew the consequences if Alyddia refuses, he will be at war and damage will be donw. But he couldn't just force a young woman to marry someone she barely knew. This was risky but the letter did say Unless she is already in pursuit with another man then he will leave it be. That was it! He had an idea and it was going to work.
"Alyddia?" Percy called. Her head snapped around to the sound of her voice being called. She strode over and smiled
"What is it?" She asked politely. Percy needed to tell her and fast.
"Come with me, no questions asked okay?" He said, she rolled her eyes defiantly and nodded. He took her wrist and made their way to the study. He made her go in while he went to fetch her brother. She suddenly stood with a very nervous looking king, her eyes stretched down to the letter that was in his hands once again.
"Alyddia, you need to look at this" Ellias said handing the letter to her. Her face was full of confusion and worry. Her gaze shifted from the kings to the letter she was now holding. Her eyes were wide with fear and tears threatened to fall from them. She looked up her jaw clenched tightly and her eyes brimmed with tears.
"What will you make me do?, You won't let that retched man near me again, will you?" She asked her voice trembling.
"No I-wait? again? has he tried to pursue you before?" He asked worried. She shook her head slowly feeling uncomfortable with the situation. Ellias sighed and made her sit down.
"Its okay, I have a plan" He smiled feebly. She nodded a small nod and cast her eyes downward. The door had been slammed opened by someone, Alyddia's brother actually. His blue eyes were full of worry and he pushed himself between Alyddia and Ellias.
"Whats happened?" Josh asked inspecting Alyddia's face, she smiled slightly and brought his hands into her lap.
"Captain Magenta, its great you could meet with us so suddenly" King Ellias said with a smile. Josh turned his head and nodded to his king.
"So what is so urgent that I needed to meet with the King, that sassy mouth didn't get you into trouble did it?" Her brother chuckled. She giggled slightly and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"No, not yet anyway, just read this" She said her trembling hand handing him the letter. She watched his face go from bored to enraged. He suddenly stood and faced his king.
"She is not marrying him." He said through gritted teeth. The king sighed and ran a finger through his hair.
"Thats what I'm hoping she doesn't have to do" Ellias said glancing at Alyddia whose head was looking at her skirt.
"Then what is your plan?" Alyddia asked walking to be at his face. Her fiery golden eyes burning through his. He tried to look away from those enchanting eyes. When he did he sighed and took the letter off of Josh.
"My plan is to have you intended to another" He said while not leaving her gaze. SHe gasped quietly and stepped back.
"Who?" Josh asked while looking between the two. Ellias didn't really know himself but he will find someone.
"It has to be someone of higher status, any commoner would not suffice, the King of Capua wouldn't care for a commoner's death to get what he wants, so it has to be a high ranking soldier, noble or maybe even a King?" Percy asked sending a smirk to Ellias. Alyddia followed his gaze. 'A King' she thought then thought harder 'Oh, that king' her eyes suddenly grew wide. Ellias looked as if he was still oblivious. 'A KIng?' He thought then it clicked 'Oh, this king' then his gaze caught Alyddia's and the tension between the stare could be cut with a cake knife.
"Alyddia?" Percy asked she tore her gaze away from Ellias and looked at Percy. Could she really pretend she was to marry Ellias, she hated the man and he hated her this could go wrong in so many ways.
"I'll do it" She stated quickly. Ellias' eyes grew even wider and his breath caught in his throat. He was to pretend Alyddia was his fiance and act like they were a couple.
"Ellias?" Alyddia asked. He turned and met the worried eyes of all three people in the room.
"I'll do it." He said also. Percy clapsed his hands together and sighed.
"Now all we need to worry about is that KIng of Capua" Josh said while walking towards his sister.
"We will leave you and King Ellias to talk about this" he said while kissing his sister on the forehead. She nodded and sighed and watched at Percy exited with her brother. Her attention turned to the king who had seated himself on the couch. She sat down beside him and sighed
"We can pull this off, right?" He asked turning lifting his head and looking at Alyddia.
"Of course, I mean you're smart and charming, you could definitely fool them" Alyddia said adjusting her dress. He smirked and turned to her.
"And of course, you're witty and feisty, and your beauty will certainly keep them distracted" He said back to her. She smiled slightly and cleared her throat.
"So, when does King Derek come?" Alyddia asked searching her kings eyes.
"Most likely in two days, three days the most" He said, she took in a deep breathe. They had such little time to prepare. This King is causing more trouble than he thinks. She sighed once again and stood up.
"Well until next time my beloved husband to be" She smiled trying to lighten the mood. She walked towards the doors.
"Alyddia" Ellias spoke, she turned and looked at her King. His eyes traveled her body and he stood also.
"I will send the royal seamstress to the room you will now be occupying in the castle" He said walking towards her. Her brows furrowed
"Why?"She asked innocently. He smirked and put his hand on her cheek.
"You are my fiance now, and you must wear clothes befitting of a Queen." He said in a whisper.
she smirked and left his presence.
"These will be your quarters for the duration of your stay, please make yourself at home" Percy said while making Alyddia familiar with castle life. She smiled gratefully at the King's advisor.
"Thank You, Percy" Alyddia smiled while grasping the knob of the door. He nodded with a smile and turned away. But before he could leave Alyddia called him back.
"What should I expect, spending a day with the King?" She asked. HSe honestly had no clue what he would be like when she was around him all day. Percy smirked and shuffled his feet.
"Expect a day of laughs, arguments, flirting and ignorance" He chuckled. She stood there confused watching him walk away. 'Expect arguments and flirting' whats new! Oh well the day wouldn't be so bad...wait? what?. She retired to her chambers and fell to her bed looking for much needed sleep.
Sorry if its short it is the first chapter, and I decided that I was going to start off with an OC chappie. Again I'm very very new to fanfiction so, please review, follow and favourite. It would be muchly appreciated. Sorry for any mistakes.
Lots of love :)