A/N: First chapters are always easier to write. I had to put my thinking cap on for this one since I didn't plan that far ahead…oh well, enjoy ^-^
---In Igneous's room---
Igneous winced as the sun peered through the curtains.
"Why does it have to be morning already?" he said as he yawned.
Though there was a good reason for his sleepiness. He couldn't stop thinking about Lumen the entire night.
The kiss was a continuous cycle through his mind as he dreamt. Though what the kiss led to in his dreams he'd rather not say.
As much as he'd like to sleep in. It was his duty as a Spider Rider to be up on time.
He then dressed himself and headed downstairs.
"Looks like its 4 cups of coffee this morning" he said sleepily. "Also maybe I should ask one of the guys about my…problem".
---In the kitchen---
Expecting the kitchen to be noisy. He was rather surprised not to hear arguing, yelling and bragging *especially from Hunter*.
Instead he heard a small grumbling noise.
He then opened the door to find a drowsy Spider Rider with his head faceplanted on the table.
"Umm Hunter?"
"Hmm?" he mumbled
"Can I ask…what's wrong?" 'It's not like him to be so…not energetic'. Though he was easily adjusted to the new quiet Hunter.
The younger Spider Rider then slowly raised his head from the table to speak.
"Stew…."
That was all Igneous needed to hear. Another good soldier down thanks to the Death Stew. We could have destroyed the whole Invectid army with that! (A/N: They really could have O.o )
"So Coronas stew made you sick I see"
"Mmhmm" he replied "Also they're all away training. Well except Magma he's with the old ladies again….and I'm stuck here…on my own…with no toilet paper".
'Food poisoning and no toilet paper?!...what a cruel fate indeed'
"It's ok Hunter. I'm pretty sure they have some more toilet paper in the pantry".
Hunters face instantly brightened up. "HALLELUJAH!" he cheered.
Though once again. Igneous forgot the reason he came down here.
'I wonder if I should talk to Hunter about this…nah…he's too naïve to understand something like this. Plus I'll never hear the end of it'
He would have asked Corona but he didn't want to interrupt training. Especially when the training involved helping them protect the people from invaders and such.
The only option left was to ask Magma.
'Hopefully he won't be mad at me for asking for advice while he's working for those wrinkled old dictators…'
He was then about to say his farewells to Hunter, only to realize that said Spider Rider had already left for the pantry to re stock the bathroom with toilet paper.
"….."
---In the town---
He quickly made his way to the bakery to find Magma. Though he really didn't expect seeing this…
"Oh…my…" he started
There Magma was in the 'humiliating apron' that Corona had spoken of earlier.
After sitting the crate down Magma then spotted his friend.
"Oh! Uh hey Igneous!" he said in embarrassment. All the while trying to cover himself up with a crate.
'A pink apron with bows and frills…and a cute little teddy on the side?!...these women truly are evil'
His thoughts then drifted to what Lumen would look like in a cute apron like that…
'Gah!, No!, this is not the time to be thinking improper thoughts!' he said shaking his head.
"Wow, didn't think the apron was that bad…okay it IS that bad" Magma said to himself.
Magmas talking soon snapped him out of his thoughts.
"Um, Magma.."
"Yeah?" he replied.
"I need to talk to you about something, something important. Is there any way you can take a break and help me with this one?, please?" he pleaded.
Magma thought it over for a second.
"Well…I suppose. Just for a little while. But only on one condition".
"Yeah, no problem" Igneous beamed.
"Well they kind of asked me to go into the forest to pick up a selection of berries and mushrooms, and I think I could get this job done much faster with someone helping me".
"Deal" Igneous quickly said as they formed a handshake.
---In the park---
They then seated themselves on a park bench. As Igneous braced himself to tell Magma what's been bothering him.
"Ok, well first" Igneous said. "If I tell you this, will you promise you wont be shocked?".
"I wont" Magma said in confusion.
"…I'm…uh" Igneous stuttered.
"Go on" Magma said. Trying to encourage him to speak.
"I'm…inlovewithprincelumen!"
"Umm…care to say that again?. I barley heard what you said".
Igneous tried again.
"I'm..in love with..Prince Lumen…" he admitted while staring at the ground.
Thinking that staring at the ground for too long would seem rude. He then looked up at Magma. Who didn't have the 'shocked expression' he imagined.
He was trying to control himself from laughing.
"Magma…may I ask. What's so damn funny?!" he yelled.
"Oh uh *cough* sorry about that. It's just, it took you long enough" he snickered.
"Huh?!..."
"Well it's just. I've seen the way you look at him. Also when the prince is in danger you're always at his side. And, by the way you were acting. I couldn't tell whether you were in love with him or kissing his ass" he laughed
Igneous growled a bit. But he did see reasoning in his words and at least he wasn't shocked.
"So…what should I do about it?" Igneous asked.
"Well, for a start you could tell him how you feel. But then again, do you think he'll feel the same way?. Especially when he has a girlfriend".
"I'm sure…he might, maybe".
"Then, my friend. That's good enough. Its better to try then to have never have tried at all. Besides, Lumens a smart guy. I'm sure he'd understand either way".
"Hmm…" he pondered. "Do you really think so?".
"Yup" Magma said confidently.
"Ok then. It's settled. I'm going to tell Prince Lumen how I really feel!!!" he said pointing upwards.
"Umm, Igneous…you DO know this is a public park right?" he said as passers by stared in confusion.
"…Oh… so it is" he said, while rubbing the back of his head.
"Good!" Magma beamed. "Now lets get started on picking those berries shall we?".
"Okay. But don't be tempted to slip any poisonous mushrooms in there.".
"Again. I make no promises" Magma smiled *insert evil grin here*
---In the village fields---
Meanwhile. Price Lumen and his girlfriend went to the village fields to see the flowers.
"Wow, they're so pretty!" she beamed.
"Um, yeah they are.." Lumen said shyly. Still concerned about kissing her.
"Huh? Is something wrong?. You've been awfully quiet since we got here".
'…Why do women always know when there's something wrong?...' (A/N: cos we weird like that :3 )
"Well, no..actually. I'd like to give you something" he replied.
"Oh really?" she said happily. "What is it?, a present?"
"Well…sort of. Close your eyes".
"Okay!" she beamed.
Prince Lumen then leaned in closely. But still even though he hadn't kissed her yet. Something didn't feel right.
Though he was then to realize it when his lips touched hers.
'This doesn't feel right. Why arn't I getting those same feelings I did before?. That feeling of affection and want…I can't feel it',
Just then, images of Igneous passed through his mind. Mostly ones of the kiss. He then blushed and instantly backed away in surprise.
"Well, that was a nice surprise" she said smiling. "But I would have preferred if it lasted a bit longer".
Though trying to quiet his mind. It didn't work out to well. For what came out was not exactly how he wanted to put it.
"This, us…I'm sorry. I'm really sorry" he said full of guilt.
"What are you talking about?". It sounds like you're… breaking up with me".
'Why am I saying this? Don't I like her? I mean I thought I did but now…I..I just know this isn't right'
"Yes" he started. "You're right. I'm very sorry. It's just…I'm not sure how I feel about continuing this relationship. My feelings for you were not what I thought they were…".
Fuming, the girl then raised her hand and instantly slapped Lumen across the face.
Lumen was in a state of shock. Holding his hand to his cheek at the pain. But then they do say that a scorned women is the most dangerous.
"You!" she said angrily. "You lead me on and now say it's over?!. How typical of a spoiled Prince. If it's not to your liking you just throw it away. Like trash!".
To say Lumen was hurt by what she said was an understatement. He knew she was angry, but was that what she really thought he was?. After all he'd done for Aracna.
"I guess I really did misjudge you" he started. "After all I've done for this place. How dare you call ME spoiled?!"
She stood there back by his anger. She then fled with tears in her eyes. Though not before yelling a quick 'I hate you' in his direction. But whoever said break ups were easy?.
Looking up to the sky. He then tried thinking a little over his feelings for Igneous. But just imagining them both kissing gave Lumen a distinct warm feeling inside of him.
"This is love. Isn't it?.." he said to himself.
Though he wanted to say something to Igneous. He thought it might be better to get some advice on what to say first. But from who?.
Thinking it over for a second he came up with a conclusion.
"Corona!" he said as the little light bulb went off in his head.
"After all. Women seem to know everything. So why not? And I think she may be done training by now".
And with that. He took off for the castle.
Wow, Lol, pretty good for someone who wrote at 5am in the morning. Then again my muse hits me at strange times so I have no choice but to answer it O.o
Yeah that and my nap turned into an 8 hour nap and now I'm up early .
Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Btw flames are not welcome as they'll just end up being used to roast marshmallows ^-^