I am alive! YEAH!

This is a story that the first part is done, so I will be working on the second part whilst updating the first part. Hopefully, they will end around the same time. Also, I hope you enjoy it.

"Kai, my sweet. Can you come here for a moment?"

The spiky haired brunette walked into the throne room, looking up at his mother and father.

"Yes, mother," Kai replied quietly.

"Have you seen your sister?" Maya asked.

"She was with the maid working on her new dress for the ball tomorrow night last time I saw her," Kai replied. "Is something wrong, mother?"

"No, nothing at all," she replied. "I told you, Ray. They're both responsible."

"I was certain she would have been out visiting that boy again," Ray sighed. "Good to know she is willing to do her royal duties after all."

"You are dismissed, son," Maya smiled at Kai.

Kai nodded. He turned and walked out of the throne room, returning to his. He looked out the window, seeing the town square bustling with people going about their daily lives. He softly sighed, always having wondered how his life would have been different he he were born a peasant instead of a prince.

"Your majesty," a voice said behind him.

Kai jumped, turning from the window to see his young servant and best friend.

"You know, you can call me Kai when my parents aren't around, right?" Kai asked.

"Of course, I was unsure if the King and Queen were with you," he replied.

The young boy walked in, closing the door again. Kai smiled and turned back to the window.

"Lloyd, you were once a peasant, right?" Kai asked.

"Yeah, I was," Lloyd replied. "Why are you asking?"

"What was it like?" Kai asked him.

"Excuse me?" Lloyd replied, confused.

"What was living life like a peasant like?" Kai asked.

"I mean, it's quite different than this one," Lloyd shrugged. "Here, I get to have a comfy bed, courtesy of your parents. When I was in my village, I slept on a straw mat because we were poor. Back then, I almost never get enough to eat or warm clothing for those cold days."

Kai frowned, watching the people moving around below him.

"It's a hard life, Kai," Lloyd said. "You've got everything so easy here."

Kai nodded, already having known that. He remembered the day he met Lloyd. The day the young boy lost his parents.

Kai and Nya held hands, watching the guards bring in the family.

"Garmadon, I thought that I wouldn't get to see you in here again," Ray said.

"Your majesty, this is all a big mistake," the eldest man spoke.

"You kidnapped and held my son hostage," Ray snapped. "We found him in your house, tied up and starved and you're telling us it was a mistake!"

"Please, spare us, your majesty," the woman begged.

"Guards, end them," Ray ordered.

Kai watched, his eyes landing on the young boy, about his age with the family. He clung to his mother's leg, his face dug into her skirt. Kai bit his lip, looking at his father.

"Dad," he said softly.

Ray turned to his son.

"Please, spare-" Kai started.

"They kidnapped you, dear," Ray told him. "They have to pay the consequences."

"Just the boy, father," Kai said. "He helped me, fed me, talked to me. He was nothing but nice and caring towards me. Please, don't kill him."

Ray paused, thinking about it. Then he spoke.

"Guards, bring me the child," he ordered.

The woman cried, pleading as the guards ripped the young boy from her. He cried, being dragged to the King.

"Please, don't kill him," the woman begged.

Ray kneeled down the the boy's height, looking him in the eyes. The boy quickly looked down.

"It's alright, little one," Ray said.

"I'm sorry," he whimpered.

"For what," Ray asked. "From what my son is telling me, you helped him."

"I could have done more," he whimpered. "I could have come and reported to you, but I was scared."

"It'll be alright," Ray smiled at the young boy.

Ray looked up at Maya, his queen beside him.

"I think I know what to do with him," Ray said. "Kai, step forwards, please."

Kai nodded, stepping towards his father.

"Kai, you're old servant was killed for stealing and attempted murder," Ray said. "This boy will serve as your new servant from here on."

Kai smiled at his father.

"Thank you, father," Kai hugged him.

Ray smiled at his son, returning it.

"You're welcome, my dear," Ray replied. "Now, take the boy and get him washed up."

Kai nodded, leading the boy out of the throne room with his sister.

"I am eternally grateful that you saved my life," Lloyd smiled.

"We saved each other," Kai said. "If you weren't there for me, I wouldn't have been able to help you. We would both be dead."

Lloyd smiled.

"You father has asked me to go out into the village to collect a couple things for the Ball in a couple nights," Lloyd said. "Would you like to come with me?"

"I'm not supposed to leave castle grounds on my own," Kai sighed.

"I'll be with you," Lloyd said.

"I mean without a guard escorting me," Kai sighed.

Kai turned to Lloyd, seeing him holding up a cloak.

"Not unless you wear this," Lloyd grinned.

Kai smiled at him. He took the cloak from Lloyd and put it on over his royal outfit. He smiled at Lloyd, then followed him. The two ran down the halls, staying unnoticed as they reached the doors to the castle. Kai lead Lloyd out a side door, to the wall surrounding the castle where his sister always snuck out.

"Come on," Kai said.

He and Lloyd climbed over the wall, landing outside the castle walls. Kai pulled his hood up, nodding at Lloyd. Lloyd lead him down the streets, carrying the bag of gold for the items he was told to retrieve.

"This is amazing," Kai smiled, looking around.

"Just be careful," Lloyd told him. "I know there are going to be many people that would want to hurt you, possibly worse than my father."
"Like who?" Kai asked.

"Bandits, escaped prisoners, you know," Lloyd shrugged.

Kai nodded, alert for anyone suspicious. They walked into the town square, looking around. Lloyd lead Kai over to a tailor shop and they walked inside.

"Ah, I assume your here for the Prince's suit," an elderly woman smiled.

"Yes, Ma'am," Lloyd nodded.

The lady disappeared and returned with the suit. Lloyd took it and handed her the bag of coins.

"Thank you," Lloyd smiled.

Lloyd took to outfit, placing it in the bag at his side. Lloyd turned and lead Kai out of the building, and he looked around.

"This is amazing," Kai smiled.

"That sure sounds like something someone who hasn't been outside before would say," a voice said.

Kai and Lloyd spun around, seeing another boy, not much older than them smiling. His red hair was wild and untamed with sapphire blue eyes with equal energy, his blue shirt ripped and torn around the edges in several places. He had beige pants that were also torn and black shoes with holes in them.

"Lloyd, long time no see, kid," he smiled.

"Hey, Jay," Lloyd smiled. "Sorry, but I'm out on royal duties. I need to be going."

"Royal duties haven't stopped us from chatting it up before," Jay grinned. "Who is your friend."

Lloyd looked back at Kai, seeing him tensed up.

"He's a friend," Lloyd told Kai. "He's not going to hurt you."

"Are you sure?" Kai asked quietly.

"Positive," Lloyd said.

Kai nodded.

"Can we head to your house, Jay?" Lloyd asked.

"Uh, sure," Jay replied.

Jay lead Kai and Lloyd to the outskirts of the village.

The other characters will come into play soon, I promise. Until then, I hope you enjoyed!