We Can Rule the World
When James, Carlos and Logan kidnap Prince Kendall, the last thing Kendall expects is to fall in love. He and James, in the heat of their forbidden love, uncover a dark ancient evil, plotting to destroy the Kingdom. AU Kames
Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush.
Categories: Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Angst
Characters: Kendall/James, with some Logan/Camille and Carlos/Katie.
Warning: The story will at some point contain violence, and suggestively descriptive sexual content.
A/N: I don't really like author's notes, or that I have to do disclaimers. Let this be a blanket note for all the chapters in this story. I had the idea for this story a long time ago. Like YEARS ago, but I didn't have a TV/Movie/Book world to apply it to. Originally, it wasn't even a slash. But I'm happy with my decision. Special shout out to my Beta, AllForCarlosBTR and all my readers from other stories. Please, enjoy!
Prologue
The Kingdom of Talloman: an ancient land filled with magic and mystical creatures. Dragons, being among the most feared, but nymphs and fairies also resided in the woods of the land scattered between the towns created by elves, humans, and wizards. Over a millennia ago, the Ancient Oracles decreed that only those of the Knight bloodline could be supreme ruler of the kingdom. If for any reason the blood-line was in danger of ending, the Ancients would use an old powerful magic to create an heir that would take command from the bloodline. In all of recorded history, this happened only twice before. The First: King Marcus Knight of the first age was an only child with no other family, and when he became of age took a husband. Since he refused to bed a woman in order to create a blood heir, the Ancients combined the essence of the High King and his husband to create a son. The Second: Queen Elaina Knight of the second age commissioned her court of wizards to create the Brotherhood of Talloman Relief. The Brotherhood would always and forever serve the people. Their alliance of course was to support the monarchy with their magic, but would do whatever they could to assure the lives of the common man first. Queen Elaina fell in love with the head wizard and took him as her husband, but sadly died in childbirth the following year. The Ancients used their magic to revive the stillborn child, and allowed the wizard to rule in his son's stead until he became of age.
Over the centuries, the birth of a true wizard was rare. Few sorcerers were born with part of the gift, but could never match the powers of the first order of the Brotherhood. Eventually, the brotherhood was thought to be lost. With only a few members remaining keeping the society in secret. The group evolved into vigilantes, which no longer worked with the monarchy, but on their own. They took to crime in order to aid the needier citizens of Talloman. In each generation, there were only a handful of members at a time, but each bore the mark of the brotherhood on the chest over his heart. Inked forever into their skin, showing the permanent bond the brothers shared.
The present generation was of Queen Jennifer Knight, who shortly after becoming High Queen took a husband, Lord Griffin. They had two children: Prince Kendall and Princess Katherine. When the children turned 16 and 14 respectively, the Queen became ill and passed into the spirit realm. In his grief, King Griffin shut out all those that would seek to be near him, even his own children.
The year following his mother's untimely death, Prince Kendall Knight accepted that when he became of age, he would be crowned High King. A burden he thought he would take when his parents were old and gray. At first the task seemed too much, but the kingdom happily awaited the day. His kindness and generosity had become legend. His love, for the kingdom and its people, was evident from a young age.
When the Prince was 7 years old, his mother asked him to sit with her as she heard the pleas from citizens in the grand hall of the castle. Each citizen would bring problems to the High King or Queen seeking mediation for disputes. Some were small: Two farmers fighting over a cow that had wandered between properties. Some were big: a town leader asking the ruler to pass judgment on the criminal. One day in particular something rather significant was brought into the grand hall. As Kendall sat next to his mother quietly listening to the needs of the people, a merchant stepped up and took a bow of respect before pulling up next to him a small girl in chains. The Prince gasped slightly at the sight of the girl. She was dirty and her hair unkempt. The girl appeared to be the same age as he, but she was frail and weak. He could almost see the hunger in her eyes. The High Queen, however, kept a straight face.
"What is your need, sir?"
"Your majesty! Your wisdom is known throughout the kingdom, and I seek justice," he jerked the arm of the little girl forcing her to her knees; "This Cretan has been a constant menace in my village. She has stolen food from my shop on several occasions, and I was only recently able to catch her. I demand compensation for the food she stole and that she be punished for her crimes!" When the man finished his face was red, and he breathed hard. Kendall looked at the young girl confused. How could a little girl already be a criminal?
"I see," the Queen spoke after a moment.
She then reached her hand down to the little girl, still kneeling on the stone floor with fear in her eyes.
"Come here young lady. Stand in front of me."
The child did as she was told, but kept her eyes lowered.
"Why are you looking at the floor?" the Queen asked softly.
"My mommy always told me if I ever met the Queen to be a good girl and show respect. That the Queen was a very important person."
Kendall saw his mother smile, "It's alright my dear. You can look at me. I want to see your pretty eyes."
Meekly, the girl obeyed. The little Prince could see in her brown eyes that she was still frightened. Kendall wanted to tell her not to be scared, and that his Mommy was very nice, but he decided not to say anything until his Mommy said it was okay.
"What's your name?"
"Camille…"
"Where are your parents Camille?"
"My Mommy and Daddy are together in the spirit realm. My baby brother is there too. They all got sick along with a lot of other people in our village."
Kendall felt very sad for her. If he lost his family, he didn't know what he'd do. Especially, Katie, even if she did steal his toys.
"Why didn't you go to the orphanage when they died?"
"They said there were too many children there already; that they couldn't take me. I didn't want to be a burden."
"Why did you steal from this man? You know that stealing is wrong, don't you?"
"Of course I do," her voice grew frantic, "Honest, I do. Mommy and Daddy always said don't take things that don't belong to you. I tried to buy food, but everyone said I was too young to hire me to do a job. I tried hunting like my Daddy taught me, but I'm awful at it. I tried to be a good girl, honest, but I just got so hungry! Mr. Miller always had so much food in his shop, and I tried to only take a little. I'm sorry I was bad… I just didn't know what to do!"
By the time the little girl standing before them had explained her story she was in tears. The Queen took the little girls hand, to calm her, and shushed her softly. Kendall felt very sad, and looked at his mother waiting to see what she would do.
"What do you think Kendall?"
The Prince felt very nervous. Mommy had never asked what he thought about these things.
"Well," he spoke softly not looking at the merchant who he was slightly afraid of, "she was hungry. It's not her fault she doesn't have a mommy or daddy to take care of her."
"True. But stealing is wrong, and this man works hard for the food he sells. He should get paid for the food," his mother spoke evenly and patiently.
He thought for a moment, "Maybe, we could find a way for her to pay the man back. Maybe she could work to pay for the food."
"Um, forgive me my Queen," the man interrupted, "but I cannot take in a child worker. I already have more workers than I need."
"She doesn't have to work at his shop!" the Prince declared finding his own confidence, "maybe she could work here at the castle?"
Kendall looked to his mother hopefully, and saw her smiling back at him.
"An excellent suggestion," the Queen motioned for one of the court ladies to come over, and returned her gaze to Camille, "Camille. You will work here in the castle. You will help run errands for Lady Tara here. When you get older, you could become a lady in my court. My daughter will need a lady in waiting when she gets older. Do you know how to read?"
Camille lit up, "Oh yes! My Daddy was in charge of the library in my village. He taught me how!"
"Excellent. You will also help my son with his studies. Now, I want you to apologize to this gentleman."
The girl turned carefully to the shopkeeper, "I really am sorry, Mr. Miller."
The man sneered at her, but didn't say anything. Kendall really didn't like that man. "Lady Tara, please help Camille get cleaned up, and Kendall," the Queen turned to her son, "when Camille is settled I want you to show her around the castle."
The Prince nodded eagerly rising from his seat straightening his special vest he got to wear in the court. Camille looked almost dumbfounded at the kindness she was shown, as a guard removed the chains from her wrists.
"Sir," the Queen turned to the merchant, "please, see the royal bookkeeper on your way out. He will take care of the child's debt."
The scary man sulked off, and Kendall was happy to see him go. He went to follow Lady Tara and Camille, but his mother took his hand before he left. She gave him a kiss on his head and whispered, "I'm very proud of you, sweetheart!"
"Thank-you, Mama!" He wasn't sure why she was proud of him, but he smiled none the less. Quickly, he chased after them as they left the hall. Lady Tara began telling Camille things about living in the palace. Rules like, no running in the halls. Always use inside voices. She was always to curtsy when a Lord or Lady walked by, and kneel when the High Queen, King, Prince or Princess was around. Kendall wanted Lady Tara to stop talking. He wanted to talk to Camille. There weren't any other children in the castle, and it wasn't very often Kendall was around people his own age. He liked helping people in the kingdom in the grand hall, but sometimes grown-ups were so boring. When Lady Tara told Kendall to wait outside, while she gave Camille a bath, he pouted, but waited in the hallway like he was told. He wasn't allowed to be in the Court Ladies' quarters.
The young Prince waited in the hall for a very long time. He occupied himself with playing with tassels on the large tapestry on the wall. When a servant walked by and scolded him, telling him to keep his hands off the tapestry, he resorted to spinning in a circle until he fell down. He lay on the stone floor holding onto the ground to make the world stop spinning so fast. He smiled at the thought; he would probably be scolded for being on the ground and ruining his nice clothes. His smile shifted though, when a small upside down face entered his vision. A little girl titled her head slightly giving him a curious look.
"Why are you on the ground?"
"The world was spinning," he stated simply.
"Oh," Camille muttered looking sheepish.
"My name is Kendall by the way."
"It's a pleasure to meet you Prince Kendall," she curtsied, which looked really funny upside down. Kendall got to his feet wobbling slightly. She almost didn't look like the same girl from earlier. Her face was clean and her hair combed, and she wore a plain, but clean dress. He saw her arms looked red in places.
"You've got red splotches," he pointed.
"Lady Tara scrubbed really hard to get all the dirt off," she rubbed her arms over the raw spots.
"I'm supposed to show you around the castle. What do you want to see first?"
The little girl shrugged. Kendall wrinkled his nose thinking hard what to show her first. Then his eyes lit with inspiration.
"The kitchens! They always smell soooo good; we could probably find you some food, too. I bet you're hungry!" Kendall exclaimed with excitement. The kitchen was one of his favorite places in the whole castle. The old lady cook always sneaked him bits of chocolate and let him lick the wooden spoon when she was done baking cookies. Camille shifted nervously.
"Are you my friend?" she asked.
"I don't know, I've never had a friend before," Kendall shrugged.
"Really?"
"When Lords and Ladies from all over the kingdom visit the castle, I always play with the children that come, but I think they play with me cause they have to. I'd like to have a real friend. You wanna be friends?" He held out his hand. Camille looked at his hand. Her eyes met his and she smiled. Then, she clasped her hand in his, and they took off running to the kitchens. They heard Lady Tara calling from behind them not to run, but Kendall didn't care. He had a real friend.
The years passed, Kendall and Camille were joined at the hip. They frequently got in trouble for causing mayhem around the castle. When Katie got old enough, she became a vital component in pulling pranks on the servants and the visiting Lords and Ladies. After the death of their mother, Katie was more than happy to allow her older brother to be high ruler of the kingdom and assume her role as the second child. He planned of course having his sister as a chief member of his council. The closest person in his life however was Camille. Kendall always treated her as his best friend, not someone who was sentenced to work in the castle. She was his source of inspiration. She was his confidante. Even though he was filled with anxiety about his future title of High King, Kendall found support and strength in Camille. Their lives had been filled with happiness and mild adventures around the castle and in the woods surrounding it. They had no idea that soon, they would be thrust into an epic journey that would shake the Kingdom of Talloman to its core. Kendall would never have thought he would have fallen in love with James Diamond, the most wanted man in all of Talloman.
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