DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HETALIA ANY OF THE CHARACTERS ECT

Arthur stood alone in front of the Palace of Spades, he had recieved an order for him to report to the palace immediately, by orders of the prince. After showing the order to the gaurds he was escorted into a large room and told to wait. Arthur didn't mind, he was used to being alone, being left to tend the tea shop often by himself.

The room was extravagant, and decorated with only the finest materials that the Kingdom of Spades had to offer. The blond rolled his eyes, the royal family was so spoiled. This was only on of many rooms in the palace, and the room itself was larger than Arthur's entire house. The floor was tiled black and white, the windows were covered with deep blue curtains studded with precious stones. Chairs covered with velvet cushions were around the room, the walls were painted a royal purple and covered with portraits of current members of the royal household.

Arthur was so preoccupied admiring the room, he did not notice the taller boy enter the room behind him. The blond turned around to see Alfred, not only that, but Alfred was wearing a crown! Alfred was a /prince/, and also the future King of Spades!

Alfred explained to Arthur that he was bored playing with his brother and needed someone else to be his friend and called for him to be found and brought to the palace. Arthur would live in the palace from now on and act as a companion to the prince.

I know this chapter was short and all, but I promise the story is gonna get better. Please review and thanks for reading! ^^