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Chapter two: The meeting
When the sunlight filled Merida's room she groaned and pulled the covers over her head. She knew what today had in store for her and she didn't like it one bit. All she really wanted was to stay in bed all day or go ride Angus, out into forest, far from home. What she wanted wasn't going to be granted.
Her mother walked into her room, pulling back every curtain, to let in the most amount of light into the room.
"Time to get up Merida. You need to be ready by the time the prince arrives" her mother spoke quietly, but in an affirmative way.
Merida only answered with a groan.
"Merida, get up this instant!"
"I have until dinner! He won't be here before dinner" she retorted, pulling the covers off. She wasn't about to get ready before the dinner and be uncomfortable all day. It was enough to be uncomfortable for two hours or so.
"Alright Merida, but you better not try anything. I will not act the same way as last time. You hear me?" her mother asked severly.
"Yeah mother" Merida nodded, "Rapunzel is coming over to support me. It is fine right?"
"Of course" her mother said with a sigh of relief. She knew that if her friend was with her she would do whatever. Queen Elinor was very happy that her daughter had met the other princess. They had become friends instantly, and the other princess was very sweet and kind. The queen loved how supportive she could be with her daughter and was truly grateful.
Hours later it was time for Rapunzel to arrive so Merida went to wait for her outside. She didn't want anyone announcing her or leading her into the castle, like she was a guest or stranger, it was her best friend. Merida went out and waited at the door for Rapunzel. When she spotted her she smiled and ran to her.
"I am so glad you actually came" Merida happily exclaimed with a hug.
"I said I would" Rapunzel reassured her.
Merida nodded and led her in, straight to her room.
Once inside Rapunzel turned to Merida's bed and dumped her bag on it. "I am going to fix you up!" she exclaimed.
"What? No. I want to go assimple as I can so he won't want tiger married either. And I am sure he doesn't want to either, it is just our parents."
"It doesn't matter. I want to make you look very pretty. C'mon please?" Rapunzel pleaded, elongating the word 'please.'
Merida couldn't compete with her friend's pleading eyes. "Fine..." she gave in with a sigh.
Rapunzel began to jump up and down in excitement. She had a huge grin on her face that showed true hapiness. Merida had to smile at that.
"But hurry, we don't have much time. My mom will come check up on me in about an hour" Merida explained.
"Okay, that is enough for you, I already came ready."
"I noticed, you look so beautiful. That pink and purple dress suits you great. It is so nice" Merida complimented.
"Thank you" Rapunzel beamed.
Merida nodded and let Rapunzel begin her work on her.
"You can leave the hair alone. I still haven't found a way to make it work, or anyone who can work it so just leave it" Merida suggested.
"I'll try."
"Just don't pull it like my mom does" Merida pleaded in a way.
Rapunzel laughed, "Don't worry I won't."
About 40 minutes later Merida had already put on a beautiful dark green, almost teal dress on. With her pleads she had managed to get it not tight like the last one. It also had the few added features so she could use her bow and arrow while wearing it. Her hair, which Rapunzel had managed to comb, but not tame, was down as always.
Minutes later her mother walked in to the room to check up on the progress and just stood there in awe. In her opinion and eyes, her daughter was the most beautiful. She smiled as she walked over to her daughter and gave her a hug.
"You look beautiful Merida. Now in five minutes I will need you at the top of the stairs so you can descend them at the right time" she said, then turned to Rapunzel, "Thank you do much."
"It was my pleasure" she said with a small bow.
Elinor walked out of the room, leaving the two girls to talk for the remaining five minutes.
"Okay well, I am going down stairs so I can see you descend" Rapunzel said gathering her things.
"No! You have to descend with me. I have already asked my mother and she approved of it."
"But you must be the one to walk down on your own. I am sorry, but I have to say no on this one Merida" Rapunzel apologized in a way. "See you downstairs Merida" she cheered.
Merida wasn't sad or mad she hadn't agreed, she was just a bit nervous now. "Thanks for everything. And yes I will definetely see you down stairs."
Five minutes later Merida was asked to come down the stairs. She took a deep breath and did as told.
As she reached the bottom she was greeted by her mother and father, who led her to the main table. There she sat down next to her father, on her right, and Rapunzel to her left.
"You will have to stand and greet the prince when he arrives, lass" her father mumbled to her, before she could get comfortable.
She mumbled something unintelligent and slumped down on her seat. As if just on cue, waiting for her to make a wrong move, the doors opened to let in the family of the prince.
Merida straightenened herself instantly and plastered a smile on her face. Next to her Rapunzel had a genuine smile. She was excited to see who her friends suitor was.
The others walked in, there were four. It was the mother and father of the prince and what seemed to be the prince's sister. Merida thought the small girl was precious. She looked adorable and much better behaved than her three wee devil brothers.
Merida's mother cleared her throat, letting Merida know she needed to stand up. Merida had still not gotten a good look on the prince. For some reason he was wearing a hood.
Merida stood up from her seat and bowed to the other Queen and King. They bowed back with smiles on their faces. After that the King elbowed his son.
"Sorry, excuse the hood but while walking outside I like wearing it. It is a pleasure to meet you, I am prince Jack" the prince finally spoke, pulling the hood off, to reveal a young man, not much older than Merida.
Rapunzel quickly and slinetly elbowed Merida, "He's cute."
"I don't think so" Merida retorded.
Taking the hood off also revealed the young prince had white hair. It clashed with Merida's red fiery hair.
"Oh it is fine. The night is also cold, we understand" Merida's mother spoke. "It is a pleasure to meet you as well Prince. I would like you to meet my daughter Merida" she features for Merida to walk over to her.
Merida internally groaned, but did as told. "I am Merida" she greeted coldly.
The prince raised a brow at her cold response but smiled. "It is an honor to be in your presence Princess Merida" he said with a bow.
Merida could tell his parents were very proud of him. She just smiled. She didn't like his attitude already. He seemed too confident in himself.
"Alright shall the couple get to know each other before dinner, while is the adults talk?" Jack's father suggested.
"Yes, of course" Elinor agreed, "Will you Merida."
Merida nodded, but then turned and walked over to Rapunzel. "There is someone I would love you to meet. She is my best friend Rapunzel. If you please excuse us, we will go out for our walk now" Merida said, pulling Rapunzel along with her.
Prince Jack chuckled, noticing the fact Merida did not want to be alone with him. All three walked out.
"I can tell you don't like me already princess, why is that? What wrong have I done?" Jack asked.
Merida scoffed, "Nothing, you have done nothing wrong. You are just the guy I am being forced to marry."
"So you didn't agree to it?"
"No... You did?" she asked in disbelief.
"You are known as the Princess of Bravery. You know your weapons, unlike any other princess around here" he explained.
Merida was shocked. So this young man had actually agreed to marry her? He knew her?
"Well I have never heard of you, Prince Jack."
"Just call me Jack. Oh but you must have heard of the mischievous prince, right? That is I" he said.
Merida had indeed heard of a prince that since a small child knew nothing more than to cause trouble. She actually admired him. A few of the troubles and pranks he had played she had tried doing. It always made her curious how he could possibly get away with it, she could never.
"Really? Well my brothers will like you" she offered.
"And you?"
"I don't think I can say the same. I don't really like-"
"Well it is nice to meet you prince Jack. Like she said I am Rapunzel, her best friend" Rapunzel intervened. She didn't want her friend to ruin their relationship already. She butt in in order to stop a possible argument. "So how old are you?" she asked.
"Nice to meet you. I am 19" he answered.
The same age as Merida. She crossed her arms and just walked slowly began to walk away.
"Oh no you don't!" Rapunzel ran up to her and pulled her back.
"You two will stay together and talk. I will go inside and listen to what the adults have to say" she said with a grin.
Merida thought it was a brilliant idea, except the part about her having to stay with Jack.
Rapunzel turned on her heels and left.
"Ugh, there she goes... my savior" Mwrisa mumbled.
"You two get along great huh?" he asked breaking the silence that had taken place after Rapunzel left.
"Yeah, we are like sisters. She is the sister I hoped for when I got my three little brothers. And I don't think I am in the wrong when I say I might be the sibling she never had."
Merida spoke with such great happiness that Jack couldn't but smile. She had her good side too.
"So was that your sister? The small little girl. She is just adorable" Merida asked.
"Yes, she is the greatest sister ever" he beamed.
Merida smiled, "I could tell. My brothers are wee devils. They are adorable too though, that is why I believe they can get away with anything, even murder!"
Jack chuckled, but it didn't last long because soon after he was covered in what seemed to be Rapunzel's paint.
Merida clasped her hand over her mouth to hold back a laugh. She then realized who had done it. "Hamish, Hubert, and Harris!"
"Your brothers?"
"Yeah... I am sorry" she apologized. She knew she was going to be the one getting in trouble though. "Shall we go in?"
"Yeah."
Merida led the way back into the castle. Everyone turned to see them with hopeful smiles on their faces, but they faded at the sight of Jack.
"W-who?" Quesn Elinor stuttered.
"Hamish, Hubert and Harris got Rapunzel's paint and..." Merida began expecting her mother to yell at her, but she didn't.
Her father got up and apologized to Jack's parents. He then excused himself and went off, upstairs. He must have thought he was far enough but he was ears loud and clear yelling for the boys.
Dinner went smoothly after that.
((I hope you liked it. I was in a bit of a hurry to post it because I was so happy you guys liked it, so I don't know if it came out good. Just tell me what you think and I will fix it up if needed. Thank you.))
