A/N: I don't own anything but the concept. I hope that everyone enjoys this chapter. I know that I am having fun with this storyline and the characters that it is creating. Thanks again to everyone that has reviewed.
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Andros sat in silence as he watched Trini and Prince Jason. It was fun to watch the beginnings of a courtship. He only wished that that these could be together unlike him and the love of his life. She was promised to someone else that didn't love her like he did. It was one reason that he had come out to the camp. He couldn't sit back and watch her with someone else. It broke his heart every time he saw them together but there was nothing he could do about it. Hopefully it would all work out and he could be with the woman he loved. If not he didn't know what he was going to do.
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They pulled up the camp minutes later with Kim just walking out of the hospital tent. Trini knew that Kim had just finished reading to the children because that's what she always did when it was her turn at the hospital tent. "Awe here is Kim and I do believe that you already know her Andros." Trini said as she came to a stop.
"Yes we worked together in Cambodia about two years ago. She is an amazing relief worker and one of the best." He said as he climbed out of the back seat. Jason had got out and ran around to Trini's side as she was opening the door.
"You don't have to put on a show for me. I believe that you are a Prince." Trini said with a laugh as Jason smiled.
"Don't mind her, she is a tad independent." Kim said as she walked forward to meet them. "I'm Kimberly by the way and you must be Prince Jason. Your brother said that you would be joining Andros tonight and accompanying me tomorrow on our flight back to the palace." She said.
"Yes I am Prince Jason but please just Jason here. My father is not around so the title is unnecessary and yes I will be flying back with you tomorrow." Jason said as he shook Kim's hand. He knew the reason that his brother was tied up in knots. Kimberly was beautiful but not just on the outside but on the inside where it counted. She would love the man behind the crown which was what his brother craved more than anything. He did too but not to the degree that Tommy did since he would not be King. Tommy's Queen would have to be approved by their father and hopefully their father would see that not just anyone would do. Tommy needed someone that would not bowed over to him but that would stand up to him and be his equal. Jason just knew that Kimberly would be perfect for his brother.
"Okay then Jason, I am sure that you are both tired from the long day. If you would follow me, I will show you where you will sleep tonight." Kim said as they nodded. Trini fell into step next to Jason as Andros walked at Kim's side. They walked past Kim and Trini's tent to the empty tent behind it. She and another worker had set it up after she had gotten off the phone with the Prince. "Okay here we are and I hope that you find your accommodations more than adequate." She said as she held open the flap.
"Thank you, Kim. This is more than I thought compared to Cambodia." Andros said walking in. "Yes much better than Cambodia." He said after looking around.
"Thank you for setting this up so fast. If you are ready we will leave by nine. My brother has several things lined up for you to do tomorrow before the ball." Jason said.
"Yes I will be ready to leave by nine. I will meet you at the jeep a few minutes before." Kim said before taking her leave of them.
"I guess I need to leave you two be so that you can get your rest. She will be up at the crack of dawn to make sure that everything is fine for her to leave." Trini said as Andros nodded and sat on his bed.
"Is she really ready to go?" Jason asked closing the flap to leave Andros alone in the tent.
"Yes she is but I do believe that this is the first time I have seen her nervous. Your brother is showing her that sometimes the frog does change into a Prince with a kiss." Trini said with a laugh.
"He is a good man even if he is my brother but I do feel that she has stirred him like no other woman ever has." Jason said quietly into the night. Trini thought about what he said for a moment.
"I believe that he has moved her too." She said minutes later. "I can't wait to see the sparks of those two when they finally come together." Trini said before walking away. Jason stared after her for a while until he yawned. He realized that he needed to get to bed. He wanted to be rested up for tomorrow's meeting between his brother and Kimberly.
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Trini walked into the tent to see that Kim was stretched out on her bed. She must be really tired if she was already asleep. Trini knew that she was working too hard. This mini vacation would be perfect for her, Trini hoped. Changing her clothes she turned off the lamp and went to bed herself. It would be a long day tomorrow.
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Tommy paced his suite. He couldn't sleep because his mind was filled with images of Kim in the pink ball gown. He hoped that she picked that one but really any of them would be fine as long as she was at the ball. His father had invited Lady Ashley but that didn't worry him too much since he planned to sit beside her at the meal and dance once with her. The other dances he wanted with Kim but he knew that he would only get one dance if he was lucky. He planned to be very lucky tomorrow night. He wanted to be close to a real woman for once and maybe make his father see that Lady Ashley was all wrong for him. Glancing at the clock on his bedside table, he wondered what Kim was doing at this very moment. Was she sleeping peacefully or was she walking the camp thinking of him? He leaned more toward sleeping because she wasn't impressed by him at all. Walking over to the French doors leading to his balcony, he pictured her again in the ball gown. Sighing he walked over to his bed and sat down on the edge. In only a few more hours, she would be here in the palace with him. His only problem was Lady Ashley and what to do with her while he talked to Kim.
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Sunlight peeked through the tent and woke Trini. Rolling over with a groan, she sat up in bed and saw that Kim was already up. She saw her bag sitting by the door and knew that she was still in camp somewhere. She got up and changed into a bright yellow shirt and a pair of blue jean shorts before walking out to see Jason leaning against the pole.
"What are you doing here?" She asked shockingly.
"Waiting for you to get up, I didn't know that you would sleep the day away though." He said with a wink and smile.
"Its barely 7 in the morning, so I didn't sleep the day away. I thought that I would have to wake you up since you are a royal prince." Trini said with a smile.
"You wound me." He said grabbing his chest in mock pain. "I got up early to see you before I fly back to the palace." He said looking more serious.
"If you woke up to see me then you are wasting your time. I have several things to do this morning before Kim leaves." She said as she turned away as his hand reached for her arm.
"I'll help." He said.
"You? I don't think that you know what kind of work I am talking about." Trini fired back.
"Oh I think I can handle whatever you throw at me." Jason said with a smile.
"Then let's go dear Prince." She said leading him away from the tent down to the road.
"Where are we going?" He asked as he walked beside her.
"We are going to check on the refugees on the other side of camp." She said looking at him.
"Why are we taking the road though?" He asked looking at her. "I mean wouldn't be faster to cut through the camp?"
"No since we would have to jump the latrine." She said with a smile.
"Why would you put a latrine in the middle of camp?" He asked her.
"Well it was at the edge of camp until the latest attack sent more refugees our way. Kim decided to set the other tents up on the back side. We have other workers there so that they can keep a close on them like we do on our side." She said as they topped the ridge and he saw the tents.
"How workers are here?" He asked wanting to know more about her work.
"Well many people work between both sides but the ones in charge here are Cassie, T.J., and Carlos. They are younger but they have been with Kim and me for a long time. She called them in when we realized that the camp was doubling over night." Trini stated. "Kim trusts only a few people because those few people are close to her. Please don't let you brother harm that trust." Trini said quietly.
"I won't and he would never do anything to harm her." Jason said lifting her chin with his finger.
"I trust you." Trini said as she pulled away from him. She led him into the camp as she checked on things. She knew that it would be running smoothly but she also knew that Kim would want to know before she left and since she had too much other stuff to do and inform Andros on a few things, Trini would just tell her that this side was fine. They stayed a little over an hour visiting with the workers and the refugees but Trini said it was time to get back. She told him that she didn't want him to miss his flight back.
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Kim looked out over the camp and spotted Trini and Prince Jason walking up the road. They must've been to the other side of the camp. Trini knew that Kim would want to know about that side before she left. She was only worried about Trini getting close to the Prince. Trini was not one to guard her heart unlike Kim. She had learned a long time ago that hearts break very easily and the only way to keep them whole was to be detached from everyone but her close friends. She had loved her parents and when they died broke her heart into a million pieces. She thought that she would never piece it back together. It was one of the reasons she was scared of Prince Tommy. He was trying to steal her heart and she had to protect herself at all costs. He could have any heart that he wanted except for hers. She pushed those thoughts to the side as Trini and Jason came closer. She knew that it was almost time to fly to the palace and attend the Prince's ball.
"Hey Trini, Jason." She said as they drew closer.
"Kimberly." Jason said with a smile. She smiled back at him before turning to look at Trini.
"I went to check on the other side of camp for you before you leave. Before you ask, everything is fine and Cassie said to have a good time for everyone here." Trini said.
"Thank you for checking on that for me." Kim said before turning to look at Jason. "Is it time to go?" She asked him.
"Yes if you are ready but if not we have a few minutes before Adam gets here." He said looking at her.
"Well I'm ready if you want to head to the landing site." She said as she turned to grab her bag from inside the tent. Slinging the strap over her shoulder, she turned to face them. Trini saw the fear that Kim was trying to hide and felt a tinge of regret sweep through her. Regret over pushing Kim to attend the ball even if it was for her own good.
"We can." Jason said. He saw the look of fear in Kim's eyes too but didn't know what to do about it. His job was to get her to the palace. Kim smiled and nodded at him before walking over to the Jeep. She threw her bag in and climbed in the back seat. Jason and Trini climbed in after her and started their journey to the landing pad. Kim looked back at the camp and sighed. She knew that Andros and Trini would take care of everything here but she was still worried. This was her camp and should anything go wrong, it would be her fault. They finally made it to the landing pad and watched as the helicopter came to land for her and the Prince to board. She hugged Trini close and followed the Prince into the helicopter and took her seat. Adam lifted off and they made their way to the palace where Prince Tommy was waiting.
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Okay so what did everyone think? Please let me know. Okay so Jason and Kim are on their way to the palace where Tommy is waiting. I hope that everyone liked this chapter. The next chapter should be out soon. A little teaser, the next chapter will also have more background information on the royal family.
