It has been 100 years since the children left. No one knows how or why? There have been many rumors and myths, but only a few know the truth of what happened that fateful day 100 years ago to the day of the disappearance. The year was 1284 the mayor of the town was throwing is annual banquet party to help win votes so he can stay elected mayor.

"Master Tony. Master Tony!" one of the servants called out.

"Huh…yeah?" Tony answered half awake.

"Sorry to disturb you sir…"

"Oh no you didn't I've been up for hours." Tony said with a yawn before dozing off again. "Who is it?" Tony called out to the door.

"Still me sir, the festivities will be starting soon time to get ready."

"Of course, ready for what?"

"Your father's banquet sir."

"My father's banquet…ugh alright." Tony said as he got dressed.

Tony left his room he spotted a big fat rat scurries off he let out a rather unmanly scream at the sight of the large rodent. The rat population has seriously infested the town. It was quite a problem that will be addressed during the banquet, so said his father.

These banquets were annoying and tedious all the pleasantries he was forced to make polite conversation. Not to mention forced to dance with the guest. It has gotten around that Tony was on the market, no thanks to his father.

As he was talking to a group of young girls Tony spotted an unusual man leaning against the wall. The man wore vibrant blue and greens Tony stared at him for a moment or two he looked peculiar. He couldn't stare for long as one of the young girls began to speak to him.

He went about socializing with the guests, god how he hated it. It was almost as bad as those costume balls his used to throw; his parents had always made him go as Prince Charming. They haven't had a costume ball since the death of his mother some years back. The thought of his mother always put him in a depressed state. Tony went over to the buffet table to get something to eat.

He spotted the strange man again walking passed him Tony didn't think much of it as he headed over to a table with his food and drink. Tony bumped into a woman who smiled at him.

"Oh for me? How nice of you." She said as she began to pick off of his plate. Tony bit his tongue he didn't want to just tell her off. She then took the drink from Tony's hand and drank it.

"Wow that's strong. Are you trying to get me drunk?"

"No."

The woman giggles "Your cute let's dance."

She grabs Tony's hand as she leads him onto the dance floor. Tony spots his father having a private conversation with a diplomat.

The two of them dance around Tony looked up from the woman to see that mysterious man again his eyes narrowed at them. 'Oh God was this woman his' Tony thought nervously. Those eyes are so intense and blue.

After the dance Tony's father stood up from his seat. "Settle down everyone." He said. Everyone settled down as Tony's father made his speech.

"It has come to my knowledge that the rat infestation is getting worse. So, who can ever get rid of the rats I shall give them their own weight in gold." He said showing a large portion of gold.

There was a murmur amongst the crowd. "And as an added bonus I offer my only son to wed."

"Wait! What?" Tony said objectively.

"Oh hush junior it's time for you to settle down. Stop being so childish."

Tony wanted to object some more when someone spoke up.

"Mayor I can get rid of the rat problem."

The mayor looked at the strange looking man skeptically. "Oh? Well if you think you can do the job…"

"I can and then I shall get what has been offered as a reward."

Tony noticed it was the mysterious man he's been seeing around throughout the festivities. His father and the man went to his study to discuss arrangements. Tony was flabbergasted he opened and closed his mouth the man gave him a smirk before following the mayor to the study.

Sometime later the man came out of the study. "By this time tomorrow." He said to the mayor on his way out. Tony came into the study to talk to his father.

"Who was that?" Tony asked.

His father shrugged. "Called himself the piper. Don't worry son you're not getting married the man has no daughters and like hell I will let you marry a man, especially one who is below you on the aristocratic scale."

"So what did you offer him besides the money then?" Tony asked.

"I didn't. To be honest I doubt he can do it."

"But father what if he accomplishes the goal of getting rid of all the rats?" Tony asked.

Tony's father gave him a blank stare before laughing. "Honestly Junior the likeliness of him succeeding is a million to one odds. Besides, I already told you I am not marrying you off to a man. Your mother rest her soul wouldn't approve of such a union. Now come along there is still a party to attend to." He said as he headed back to the party.

Tony let out a sigh there was just no reasoning with his father. Tony really didn't want to go back to the party the people were too snooty for his taste. He grabbed his cloak and went out into the cold night air.

Tony walked down the cobblestone street enjoying the night air. He heard a noise in the distance it was beautiful sounding he followed the noise in a trance moving swiftly through the streets to catch up to it.

Tony came to the center of town glancing around. He spotted the strange alluring man sitting by the fountain playing his pipe. Tony walked cautiously up towards the man.

"You play beautifully." Tony said suddenly bashful for some reason.

The piper looked up at Tony noticing who it was giving him a smile. "Thanks kid its nice to know someone in this tone appreciates the music." He said.

"Will you really be able to get rid of the rats?" Tony asked.

"Yes, not to worry I'll get rid of the rats and then come back for my reward." He said with a smile.

Tony couldn't help but blush as his heart started to flutter in his chest. "How are you going to get rid of the rats?" he asked the piper.

"With this." He said showing off his pipe.

"I don't understand?"

"Don't worry you'll see first thing tomorrow then I will come back for you."

"Um…about that…" Tony began wanting to tell him the truth however, he got sidetracked as the piper began playing the pipe again.

The piper finished playing his pipe he got up and walked the distance of where Tony stood. He gently ran his hand down Tony's cheek.

Tony shivered as he leaned into the gentle touch. The Piper smiled at him.

"I shall see you tomorrow Tony." He said.

Tony gulped but nodded he looked don not wanting to get caught in those blue eyes of the piper. His eyes went wide at what he was looking at.

The Piper had an incredibly large bulge in his blue tights that didn't leave much to the imagination. Tony was blushing so hard he had to look away.

"I look forward to our next meeting Tony." He replied. He knew what Tony was looking at and he was pleased. Tony was damn good looking himself. In fact, it looked like Tony's nether regions were starting to react from seeing his bulge.

The piper turned and left. Tony watched him leave the piper had a strong muscular buttocks from the look of things. Not that Tony was looking.

Tony headed home in a daze his trousers felt incredibly tight and uncomfortable for some reason.