Chapter One: A Scream and Worry
UpDate: Chapter was posted code this one will hopefully be readable
(Four years later)
Matthew and Alfred wandered throughout the market place,covered in dark robes hiding their faces and body two had snuck out of the castle (on behalf of Alfred) to enjoy the early stages of the Merchants Fair. The smell of fresh fruits and vegetables had always made Matthew happy,along with trying out the , Matthew just couldn't enjoy himself for the pressure of them getting caught weighed him down mentally. Alfred always did this. The younger constantly begged Matthew to skip theirs lessons for something stupid reason,wither it be to find a bear or prank the maids.
"Remind me again why we are visiting the city instead of studying?" Matthew hissed towards the other.
"Aww come on Mattie you know why!" Alfred replied back,happiness shown very well in his tone.
"Believe it or not Alfred,not everyone knows what you plan inside your brain." He snapped back annoyed.
"Simple dear brother..I want to see the stalls and have a chance to save the people of United France, and be the hero once more!"Alfred stated.
Matthew cringed at the loud outburst of 'hero'. Everyone,including the guards know about Alfred's...sudden hero needs. If anyone from the castle heard him, they would both be in hot water and lose all trust from papa and father. It has happened once before.
They continued to walk around while hardly talking with anyone. At one point they bought a bun from the bakery to share between them. So far things were going all right,no knights noticed them,the locals did not seem suspicious. Matthew and Alfred had made it to the building of the Merchants Fair. People were everywhere. Children running around playing,men setting up stands while teenagers helped and woman cleaned up. The atmosphere was lively and full of joy.
A few guards lingered around,mostly to watch for the thieves and dealers. Alfred seemed to notice every stand with a stupid look on his face. Clearly the younger had very little idea in how much trouble they can be in.
"Alfred I think we should leave now." Matthew hissed to Alfred. The only one wary of being there. "We can always come back next week."
Alfred looked at him confused. "Why would leaving be necessary? Besides I want to see some of the new people!"
"New people?" Matthew sighed, "what do you mean by that?"
Alfred smiled,nicely for once. "Apparently people are coming in from the east for the Merchants Fair! And they need to know all about the hero and his sidekick!" He exclaimed whilst striking one of his famous poses. Matthew just shook his head and continued walking ahead leaving Alfred behind to catch up,which quickly he did. The duo soon came across some of the new stalls. One of them had a weird green looking wood. Three foreigners seemed to be in charge of it, the first guy seemed to be getting ready to sell some type of sword. He had black hair and wore strange blue robes. The man or teenager also spoke a foreign language to himself. The second man appeared to be the oldest of the bunch. His hair was long and pulled into a ponytail over his shoulder. He looked to be a little tired, Matthew had no idea why. The third guy was clearly the youngest. He wore a simple piece of red silk clothing and was arguing with the man with the ponytail. Alfred and Matthew left them alone to handle their business.
Matthew was now starting to get scared. The longer he and his brother spent away from the castle,the closer punishment would be. Alfred on the other hand didn't seem to care, running to every stall there was and chatting with the locals. Something Matthew barely got to do due to the fact he is..slightly invisible. That is not what bothered him though, it is the thought of getting caught that worried him.
"Maybe..we are safe." He muttered trying to convince himself things are good, he was almost successful until..
"YOU HAVE BEEN SAVE BY UNITED FRANCE'S ONLY HERO! ALFRED KIRKLAND-BONNEFOY!"
Matthew froze at Alfred's sudden outburst. It was loud,way to he turned his head around and saw his brother standing above some poor citizen, with a teenage girl squealing nearby. 'Damn it damn it damn it Alfred!' Matthew yelled at him mentally, and just at spontaneously as Alfred's..declaration of heroism, a guard finally found them.
Thankfully for the brothers the knight to find to them was Louis. A frenchman who really did not care about much and can be quite lazy. But that was the only good news,this meant they had been caught sneaking away from lessons. Matthew looked embarrassedly at Louis hoping he would have some pity towards him. Like: 'It was not my idea! Blame Alfred not me!' Of course it did not work.
"Dear prince's," Louis started to announce in a monotone voice."Your fathers have been worried sick about your..disappearances. You must come with me at once to return home." Matthew glared at Alfred who looked terrified. Humph,serves him right. Reluctantly both brothers climbed onto the castle horse with Louis. All the pheasants,travellers, and shopkeepers where staring at the trio travel. 'Unlike Alfred,' Matthew thought to himself 'at least I have reputation to be ruined.'
Soon all three men had arrived at the castle. Matthew was hoping they can just slip in and get things over with. Sadly it was not the case. Everyone watched them. Whispering to one another in a mixture of French and English. And there at the end of all commotion stood the kings of United France, and the bringers of Matthew's and Alfred punishment.
AN: Well I think I shall end this chapter here! And finally this is up,it only took a few weeks. But people reviewed and followed TOL so things are good. I will and update again within a week or two.
Explain
Merchants Fair: In United France once a year the kings have a fair like thing. Here you can bye,sell and trade stuff. One of the main events
-Taeras
