Chapter 8: Plan Prince part 2
Hiccups PoV
"HUGO" I snapped out of the little flashback I was having when my Mum and Dad walked into my room happily.
"Hugo my boy, you look so handsome" My mother cooed.
I am currently having my suit altered ready for the ceremony and Ball in just over a months time. The royal taylor was altering the length of my trousers, they had made them slightly too short. All you can do in these situations is stand tall and look bored, but its okay if you have company so I am glad my parents came in.
"You'll make a fine King one day" My dad beamed at me from behind, I could see him in the massive mirror I was standing in front off.
"Thank you Father, that means a lot" I smile back even wider, it was a great honour for him to say that to me.
"It's okay Son. Ooo Your suit almost looks finished." My dad changed the subject quickly.
"Yes I think it is, David do you think it's almost done?" I asked the taylor who was kneeled ant my feet pinning the hem or my trousers.
"I believe it is Sir, I just need to sew the hem of the left trouser leg and It'll be complete."
"Thank you David, It looks amazing you really have out done yourself."
"Thank you so much Prince Hugo"
"He is correct old friend, you never made me look this good when I was his age" My dad laughed heartily.
"I have had more practice since then friend" David joked with my Father. As a family we all get along really well with the staff, they are more friends that we happen to employ.
"Ay, you have" my Dad clarified still smirking.
"Okay… done!" David called and got to his feet.
I stood tall and looked in the mirror at my attire, It was beautiful; The suit was a dark blacky blue with silver and gold patterns embroidery, in certain places. This was a royal suit so there was no shirt seen, the jacket was high necked; the collar came half way up my neck and had the gold and silver embroidery all the way round. The jacket buttoned all the way to my neck and on either side off the sliver buttons, the gold and sliver embroidery ran up from the bottom to the top of my jacket. The sleeves came down to my wrists; the 5cm at the end off my sleeves change to a light bluey grey colour and had dark blue and gold embroidery round it. My trousers where pretty plain apart from the little silver embroidery that ran up the side of both my legs. My shoes where a pair of black dress shoes that laced up neatly and tied into a nice bow.
"Wow" I was a little shocked at the outfit, I couldn't get a full look off it because of David but it was certainly worth waiting for.
"Thats perfect, you look like a fine Prince" My dad piped up happily, my mother smiling next to him with a tear running down her cheek.
"I am so proud of you honey" my mum said.
"Thanks Mum, Dad" I turned round properly and smiled at them, "all thats missing is the mask"
A servant walked in just as I spoke with a box on a red cushion, my guess is that is the mask. I haven't seen it yet, its only just been finished and I can't wait to see it, I obviously went for a Night Fury since that is the dragon of the royal family, it's the same dragon as the one on the seal.
The box was handed to me by the servant, I smiled and nodded my head, in return he bowed. "Thank you" I said politely and retuned my attention to the box.
"Go on open it" My dad looked really egger.
I opened up the box to see a dark blacky blue mask the exact same shade as my suit; It had the same colour gems covering it, it had two eye holes and covered half my face.
I put the mask on, it fitted perfectly onto my face, every cover and contour on my face slotted into the mask holding it on. The mask didn't cover all my face, it left my mouth and a tiny bit of my forehead showing but nothing that would give my identity away.
"Its amazing" was all I could say at the stunning mask.
"Isn't it just" my mother added.
"its perfect and no one will know its you, I think we are just about ready now" My father said whilst clamping a hand on my shoulder, I smiled then turned back to the mirror to take one last look.
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I had changed back into my normal Princely attire; today I decided to go for a dark maroon, red coloured suit with a white shirt underneath, a pair of black brogues and my night fury gold cuffs.
I didn't have too much to do for the rest of the day, it's a Sunday evening and tomorrow I have the final meeting for the schools Ball that is in honour of me, which myself and my family shall be attending. I might just call Astrid and see if she needs me to do anything for tomorrow.
I pull out my phone and dial Astrid's number as I walk towards the library, it rings twice then she picks up.
"Hey Hiccup, whats up?"
"Nothing's up I just wondered if you needed me to do anything for tomorrows final school ball meeting?"
"Actually you could help, could you possibly do a plan of the building and draw on where everything should be if no one objects, I know you are good at art so you shall be better than me." I smiled at that.
"Sure, email me the list of where thing are going then I will get it drawn and email you a picture by tonight."
"Thanks Hic"
"Its a ple…" I walked into the library to see my mother sitting in a chair reading a book, she looks up and smiled.
"Hugo sweety, come to join me?" I quickly try to shush her, hoping Astrid didn't hear.
"Who was that Hiccup and why did she call you Hugo?" Oh no, she heard.
"Its my mother and she didn't say Hugo, she said Henry."
"No she didn't, she said Hugo"
"She's reading a book about the Prince she was asking me to join her, so maybe you did hear Hugo but she wasn't referring to me" I lied quickly hoping it sounded convincing.
"Hmmm, I suppose that makes sense" Thank goodness she bought it.
"Anyway I am going to go and start the plan, okay?"
"Okay, thanks Hiccup." With that she hung up.
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Astrid PoV
I hate Sunday afternoons, I always have to do some form of work relating to school and today it is getting everything ready for the last meeting for the Schools ball for the Prince, that he will actually be coming to.
The Ball is in March the week after his birthday, Its only a month and a bit away. I hope this ball will be okay and that everything goes to plan.
*Ring, ring*
My phone started to ring, it was Hiccup I wonder what he wants.
"Hey Hiccup, whats up?" Hiccup never calls so this was a little weird.
"Nothing's up I just wondered if you needed me to do anything for tomorrows final school ball meeting?" Aww he was so sweet, seeing if he could help and I'm glad he asked, I need all the help I can Get.
"Actually you could help, could you possibly do a plan of the building and draw on where everything should be if no one objects, I know you are good at art so you shall be better than me."
"Sure, email me the list of where thing are going then I will get it drawn and email you a picture by tonight."
"Thanks Hic"
"Its a ple…" Hiccup was cut of mid sentence by a female voice, it sounded like she said 'join me Hugo' or something like that but I definitely heard Hugo.
"Who was that Hiccup and why did she call you Hugo?" I asked in a determined voice.
"Its my mother and she didn't say Hugo, she said Henry."
"No she didn't, she said Hugo" he was lying.
"She's reading a book about the Prince she was asking me to join her, so maybe you did hear Hugo but she wasn't referring to me"
"Hmmm, I suppose that makes sense" I could tell he wasn't telling the truth but then again what others thing could it be, it's not like he's the...Prince. What if he is, I have seen some weird things with Hiccup... No he can't be I'm being stupid.
"Anyway I am going to go and start the plan, okay?"
"Okay, thanks Hiccup." I then hung up, a little confused by what happened, he couldn't be the Prince I know that but there is something fishy about him.
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Hiccup PoV
"Sir Hugo its time to wake up" I could faintly hear the voice of a man calling me, I slowly stared to wake up and I opened my eyes to see my 'personal' servant standing at the end of my bed. I don't class him as a servant, he is a good friend of mine he just happens to be payed to help me out.
"m'kay coming" I sounded so groggy and sleepy and I sat up into a slouched position.
"I have placed the cloths you wear for school on the chair over there" He pointed to the chair by my dresser "and breakfast is in half an hour Hugo, the King and Queen ask you not to be late."
"Thank you Ben, I'll be down in time" He bowed and then left my room.
I slowly drag myself out of bed; it was so warm and comfy, I could stay in there forever, but alas I have school. I walk into my bathroom and have a quick shower, a shave and put some after shave on and then I go to my dresser and get dressed; I put on a green long sleeved t-shirt, jeans and black converse.
I exit my room and head for the dinning room, I check my phone to see what time it is, I really hope I'm not late for breakfast, my dad keeps telling me 'it's not very Princely to be late', which it isn't. But luckily it was only quarter past 7 and Ben comes in at 7 everyday so I'm not late, even though it'll take me a while to get to the dinning room from my room, this castle is massive!
I walk into the dinning room at 7:22 and my parents are already sat at the table.
"Morning Mum, Dad" I greeted happily.
"Good morning Son, nice for you to joined us" My dad replied.
"Yes it is, Morning Hugo did you sleep well?" My mother asked quickly after my dad had spoken.
"Yes very well thanks for asking Mum. When is breakfast being served only I have to be at school early."
"Any minuet now I should imagine" my mother answered not really helping at all.
"That didn't help but thanks anyway Mum. Hey Lily could you please find out when breakfast will be ready?" I asked one of the servants.
"Of course Master Hugo" she bowed and began to walk off towards the kitchens.
"Thank you" I called after her and she turned and smiled at me then continued walking away.
5 minuets or so later Lily returned and bowed to myself and my mum and dad, at this point we where all sat at the table. "2 minuets your highnesses"
"Thank you Lily" I nod my head as a sign of gratitude and she quickly went back to standing out off the way with the other servant Ruby.
Soon enough breakfast was brought in; eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, fruits, cereals, tea, coffee, everything you could imagine it was on the table and it smelt delicious.
As soon as everything had been set on the table the kitchen staff left and we dug in.
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I finished breakfast, said goodbye to my parents and I am now heading to my car ready to get to school half and hour early. School starts at 9:15 and its now 10 to 8 and its a 45 mins to an hour drive to school from the palace so I am having to get a move on.
When I finally reach my car I jumped in it and put the music on, made sure I had everything and put my foot on the gas.
I was going faster than the speed limit the whole way to school, it wasn't by much though and I did get to school at quarter to 9 as instructed by Astrid. It was a little close but I made it and ran to the room where the meeting was being held.
I opened the door to the room and half the team where there but there where still a lot of people missing, at least I wasn't late!
"Hey Hiccup, thank you for doing the plan I checked it this morning and it's perfect." Astrid says this whilst walking towards me, she is slightly swinging her hips and it drives me crazy when she does it. She'll be doing it on purpose.
"It's okay, I was really bored anyway" I tried to make it sound like it wasn't a big deal because it wasn't, but it was nice to be thanked when I do things. When I do thing as the Prince I don't personally receive thanks because they don't know who I am and equally I can't give other people thanks.
"Yh I was too but I had to get everything prepared, It's not every day the allusive Prince comes to your school and because of that everything needs to be perfect." she was now standing in front of me a hand on her hip and the other running over her braid, she seemed a little stressed.
"Astrid you don't need to get yourself stressed over it, the Prince will be happy with what ever is presented to him I'm sure and anyway you have done an amazing job" I rest my hand on her shoulder and give it a quick reassuring squeeze.
"Yh I know but you aren't the Prince Hiccup you don't know what he likes, he is probably use to things a lot posher and more formal." She couldn't be more wrong.
"Thats true I'm not but I do know you have done amazingly and it wont go under appreciated."
"I hope so" she looked up at me, her eyes full of worry.
"Guys, we need to get the meeting started we can talk to the twins and some of the other council members later about being late." Heather broke the silence and me and Astrid both jumped apart, a little embarrassed.
"Of course" Was my short reply and myself and Astrid went to sit at the long table in the middle of the room.
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Astrids PoV
I had gotten into school early this morning because it was the final planning meeting for the school Ball before we started to setting it up. We had everything planned pretty much, there where just a few things the council where unsure of, like what are we going to do with the royals; do we give them special seats to sit on, do we bow when they come in, do we give them food, do we weight on them hand and foot, we just don't know.
I entered the classroom we are having the meeting in and begin to move the school desks into one big table, It was hard work but I am head girl so it's down to me to get things prepared before the school council turn up. Which wont be long.
I was correct it wasn't long before I knew it half the council had turned up and I wasn't a 100% ready for them. Heather was the first to arrive followed by Fishlegs, Cami, Eret, Dagur, Larner, Ollie, and Snoutlout.
5 minuets after they turned up Hiccup appeared he was only just on time, it was 8:45 and thats when I said the meeting began so he wasn't technically late but he was pushing it.
"Hey Hiccup, thank you for doing the plan I checked it this morning and it's perfect." I say to him as a walk over too him.
"It's okay, I was really bored anyway" He always seemed to try and brush things like this off like its just part of the job description; being nice, considerate, polite.
"Yh I was too but I had to get everything prepared, It's not every day the allusive Prince comes to your school and because of that everything needs to be perfect." I really hoped everything would be perfect it really wouldn't look good if we upset the Royal family.
"Astrid you don't need to get yourself stressed over it, the Prince will be happy with what ever is presented to him I'm sure and anyway you have done an amazing job" I can tell Hiccup is trying to comfort me with what he is saying and the small gesture of giving my shoulder a reassuring squeeze.
"Yh I know but you aren't the Prince Hiccup you don't know what he likes, he is probably use to things a lot posher and more formal." The Prince will have lived the high life and will expect a certain stranded which I don't know if I can produce.
"Thats true I'm not but I do know you have done amazingly and it wont go under appreciated." I still have this nagging feeling that he knows the Prince or something, he knows everything about him almost and the evidence is backing my theory. But it can't be its just me and my stupid overthinking.
"I hope so" was all I could respond.
"Guys, we need to get the meeting started we can talk to the twins and some of the other council members later about being late." Heather broke the silence and we leapt apart, I hadn't noticed till then that er where standing really close and Hiccup still had his hand on my shoulder, Heather wont shut up about this later.
"Of course" Was Hiccups formal reply, he was actually rather well spoken for a teenager but then again he did say his parents where rich.
Me and Hiccup sat down at the head of the table surrounded by the other council members; It was Me, Hiccup, Heather, Fishlegs, Snotlout, two blank seats where the twins would sit, then Eret, Larner three more empty seats, then Oilly, Dagur, Cami, then back to me. We went from most senior council members at one end ands less important and the the other end.
It looked like we where all set to have the meeting, minus the five people who probably slept in but we can't wait for them I need to start the meeting.
"Thank you guys for making the effort to come in so early for this meeting, I really appreciate it. As you know this is the last planning meeting and what we decide in this meeting is what will happen at the Ball, we need to get things ready and we only have two months. So lets get this meeting started, first on the agenda where things are going to go."
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The meeting has been going on for fifteen minuets and the council had agreed on most things with little discussion but we still had the main problem to sort; the royals.
"Right, we are almost finished but we have one more problem. What are we going to do about the royals? We are not exactly custom to seeing them so do we bow when they walk in and do we give them fancy chairs to sit on, that kinda stuff and then we are done and I can get the headmasters approval." I looked around the table at everyone, all of them looked like they where think, they clearly hadn't thought about it but Hiccup looked a little shocked more than anything.
"Thats a good point how do you treat royalty in this situation" Tuffnut said this from the door, he had clearly just gotten here along with his sister, late as always.
"You treat them like people" Hiccup spoke up before I had chance to blow my top at the twins who came to sit in their seats.
"But they are special, they aren't just like me and you Hiccup." Heather spoke up.
"No they are like us, they are people so we treat them like people."
"But we'll come across as disrespectful and we can't have that" I was getting a little annoyed at him, he didn't know how to act anymore than we did.
"I suppose so but you don't need to have special chairs for them and they can do things for themselves."
"And how would you know, Hiccup." Regina suddenly spoke up, I didn't even know she was listening, she had turned up five minuets late and then sat at the table filing her nails.
"Erm I mean I d-don't but don't you think that for once they might like to be treated like equals and not like they are above everyone." Hiccup did make a good point.
"Look Hiccup just because you clearly have no money and your family clearly has no statute I think you should shut up because you have no idea what you are talking about." I could see Hiccup tense, his knuckles bawled into fists and where turning white. He was going to explode.
I place my hand on hiccups leg under the table to try and calm him "Regina that was un called for and you know nothing about Hiccup so shut up." I felt so angry by what she said, it makes my blood boil.
"Yh well he isn't denying it" At this point I thought Hiccup would break his hand he was squeezing it so hard.
"You know nothing about me or my life Regina and one day that big mouth of yours will get you into trouble, no one in this world is above or below anyone else so stop acting like you are better than me." Hiccup was practically growling at her.
"But lets face it Hiccup, I am better than you." she looked at him with a smug smirk and I lost it, no one talks about my Hiccup like that.
"Get out now, you are kicked of the school council." I spat angrily at her.
"What you can't do that" she shirked.
"Oh look she just did" Hiccup added in sarcastically and gave her a ice cold glare.
"GET OUT" I yelled at her and stood up, she was quick to leave after that.
"This is not over" and she stormed out, thank goodness.
"Are you okay Hiccup" Snotlout asked, this was really strange because he was never sincere but the look on Hiccups face was probably the answer; he looked so hurt and conflicted.
"I need to get some air, excuse me" With that he left them room, I went to follow but Heather grabbed my hand and shook her head at me telling me not to go.
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Hiccups PoV
I had to come out for some air, Regina's words still going through my head. I really don't know how I can be a good Prince when I flip at one of my people so easily, it was wrong and dad would be so ashamed. But equally she has no idea what I have gone through and who I am, I have spent five years having the shit beaten out of me by Alvin because my parents want me to have a normal life witch I'm grateful for but I wish I hadn't been put with Al. She also doesn't realise she is speaking to the Prince and if she believes that we 'royals' deserve so much respect and special treatment she certainly hasn't show any and I can't wait to tell her that I am the Prince and watch as the smugness drains from her.
I really should be going back inside but I fell so angry and hurt by her but then again I can't let a stupid girl stop me doing my duty as Prince, even though I should't be helping plan a party for myself and Astrid will kill me when she finds out. Oh well I need to get my shit together and get back in there.
I walking back into the meeting after five minuets and everyone turns to look at me.
"Henry are you okay?" Fishlegs asked me looking concerned, he most be worried since he never calls me Henry.
"I'm fine Fishlegs thanks for asking I just needed to calm down a little thats all" I smile at him with my best fake smile that I hope he buys.
"If you are sure?" Heather asked giving me the look I know all to well since she found out about Al; the don't hide your feelings look, which really annoyed me because I have to hide somethings.
"I'm okay Heather"
"If you are defiantly okay we could use your help. We took into consideration what you said and it was logical sound so we want to know what you would do when it comes to the royals." what Astrid said shocked me a little, I thought no-one paid any attention to what I said.
"Yh sure, what do you want to ask?" I take my seat next to her again and look towards her.
"Should we bow to the Royal family or not?"
"Yes we should bow but it's as a sign of respect if you don't respect them then don't bow, but it's advised too." as much as I hated saying it, it had to be said or other wise my Dad would not be happy if he thought people didn't respect him or his family.
"I thought that it's more out of respect and if people don't want to they don't have too I suppose. Everyone agree?" Astrid said.
"Yes" was the unified answer which was good.
"Okay then next problem, do we give them special seats?"
"No because they will most likely want to interact with people but that isn't to say don't provide them a seat but it doesn't need to be anything fancy, just a chair."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm certain Astrid"
"Okay then… All in favour?"
There was a bit of uming and aring but finally they agreed to what I said.
After a few more questions about what to do with my family we had everything planned and ready to go, just in time as well it was 9:15 and thats was when homeroom started.
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School had finally finished after a long day; Regina had been horrible and purposefully trying to upset and provoke me, I dint let it show but it did work unfortunately so I was in a bad mood all day.
But that doesn't mater now I can just go home and relax, but it wont be for long because I am going back to Al's after dinner and I'll be staying there till Friday, I just hope he doesn't beat the shit out of me every day like he did last week. He is getting a lot worse but I think he is doing it whilst he has the chance because by February 20th I'll have gone home,I can't wait!
I pulled up outside the tunnels behind the palace, I got out my car and began to walk into the palace through the back entrance like always, thats another thing what I can't wait to do, Is to walk through the front door of my home in stead of sneaking round the back all the time.
I was In the castle now and I really feel like having a bath, so I quickly head to the library to pick a good book to read and then head to my room. Once I'm finally in my room I'm greeted by Ben, he is normally there when I get home now, probably because I have been staying a lot more recently.
"Hey Master Hugo, are you okay" He asked.
"I'm a little tiered and stressed so I am going to go have a bath, If you wouldn't mind starting to run it, I'll be grateful?"
"Of course Sir"
"You don't have to if you have more important things to be doing then please go do them" I always feel bad asking him to do things for me because he is my friend but also my servant and he is paid to look after me effectively.
"Hugo it's no problem this is what i'm paid for and quite generously paid as well, you are suppose to order me around"
"Doesn't mean I like it though" I walk towards the folding screen in my room, It was where I am suppose to change because normally a servant or Ben will be in the room to help.
"I'll set the bath running then I'll come help you with your cloths"
"Thanks Ben, you are a life saver!" I begin to take my shoes and socks off once I'm behind the folding screen.
I take my shirt off and hang it over the folding screen so Ben can grab it easily.
"You do know they pay me to dress you and undress you right" Ben suddenly appears round the side of the folding screen, he drops my shirt on the floor as he sees all my bruises and scars. "Hugo…"
"Before you say anything Ben my parents most never find out about this, promise?"
"Hugo I can't keep this secret"
"I hate to do this Ben but I am your Prince I order you to never speak of this to anyone please" It came out as more of a beg then an order but I really can't afford my parents finding out.
"Fine I wont say anything but Hugo you need to tell me who did this" his voice was laced with concern which surprised me because I thought he might have been pissed off that I order him to do something and played the Prince card. Not my proudest moment.
"Okay I-I will" I walked past him and went to sit on my bed, he followed and did the same.
"Hugo what has happened?"
"It was Alvin, he really doesn't like me and I suspect he hates me because he wants the crown, but anyway he gets kicks out of beating the crap out of me."
"How long?"
"5 years now"
"Oh Hugo you should have said something…"
"I couldn't have done that to my family. Dad would have been so ashamed of me and he is my mums brother I cannot tell her that he abuses me"
"But Hugo this is wrong and it's not your fault"
"What do you think people will say if they know their future King can't defend himself and he use to be used as a punch bag by his uncle. It really wont go down well" I was getting a little frustrated now because he wasn't getting the message, I can't tell them.
"Okay Hugo If you believe it's the right thing to do"
"It's the only thing to do" I slumped forwards at the horrible realisation.
"It's not the only thing you can do but it's the only thing you feel comfortable with doing. I'll go check on the bath you carry on getting change." with that he went into the bathroom and I went to get undressed and put a towel round my waist.
