Prodigy

Chapter 1:

The four musketeers sighed happily as they swept thye palace floors. It had been a year since they had defeated Philipe, and everything was peaceful. At least, for now.

"I still can't believe we're actually musketeers!" exclaimed Viveca.

"Yeah, I mean, it seemed like just yesterday when we got kicked out of the castle!" Renée added.

"And did you see the guys? They were practically swooning for us!" Aramina sighed dreamily.

"Aramina! We're here to work with the musketeers, not date them!" Corinne said pointedly.

"Says the one who's been oogling at the king!" Aramina teased.

"Hey! I was not...we're just friends!" Corinne blurted, flushing.

"Yeah, sure..." Her three friends said, rolling their eyes. Then their eyes widened and they giggled. Corinne looked at them, confused.

"Hey guys, why don't we go...clean the windows?" Renée stated, dragging Viveca and Aramina away. Corinne stared after them, dumbfounded. "But we just cleaned the windows this morning...ok, don't listen to me." she ended up muttering. Then, she felt a presence behind her. From instinct, she spun around in a fighting stance, but relaxed when she saw that it was just Louis. Louis looked at her, amused. "Opps, did I scare scare you? Maybe I should wear a bell around my neck next time..." he teased, chuckling. Corinne rolled her eyes and smiled. Typical Louis. Then she heard him clear his throat.

"So Corinne, I was wondering if you would like to go on another balloon ride with me?" Louis asked, fidgeting a bit out of nervousness. Corinne smiled, and blew some of her blond hair out of her face.

"But of COURSE your highness! I wouldn't want to go against his highness's wish. When would your royal highness like to take this royal balloon ride?" Corinne asked dramatically, making sure to emphasize on the "your highness" part. Louis huffed, annoyed.

"Corinne! How many times do I have to tell you? You've saved me enough times to just call me Louis! Besides, I feel old when you call me that." Louis complained, crossing his arms. Corinne smirked.

"Just teasing. But Louis, do you know how to land that thing?" Corinne asked, raising an eyebrow. Louis shifted uncomfertably.

"Uh, would you kill me if I said no?" Louis asked sheepishly. Corinne burst out laughing.

"Geez Louis, I was just kidding. After dinner sound good to you?" Corinne asked, a twinkle in her eye. Louis grinned at her broadly. Score!

"Sure. Or would you rather do more exciting things then hang out with little ole me?" He joked. Corinne put a finger on her chin, pretending to be thinking very hard.

"Hmm, I don't know, is this balloon still dangerous?"

"Yes."

"Are we going higher and farther then before?"

"Yes."

"Are there going to be safety cords?"

"Uh, maybe?"

"Then count me in!" Corinne exclimed, clasping her hands together. Louis's smile by her answer could have lit up all of Paris.

"Great! So, I'll meet you there?" He asked, stepping closer. Corinne smiled.

"You can count on it!" Corinne said, blushing a bit. She noticed that they were standing very close now. Too close. Louis seemed to realize that too, because he started to turn pink. Then he smiled shyly, and started to lean forward, with Corinne doing the same. But as their lips were about to touch, a sudden shout caused them to jump back, surprised.

"Musketeers! We have an emergency!" Monsieur Treville called from the courtyard, crossing his arms and waiting for the musketeers to come. Corinne backed away from Louis and sighed. "See you later Louis!" she called, as she ran down the hallway and slid down the stairs banister and ran outside towards the courtyard. Louis looked after her sadly putting his hands in his pockets. "So close..." he muttered, as he dully went towards his office. There were piles of paperwork waiting for him to sign. But as he was about to enter his office, he saw a musketeer running towards him, looking horrified. Something was terribly wrong.

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