******The Next Morning******

Melaena woke up in her new bedroom, still in the ball gown she wore the night before. Her curls were disheveled, and her eyes were puffy from crying. She got out of bed and went to the closet. She pulled out a deep green frock with black lace, and a pair of black Victorian boots. She also pulled out a green satin ribbon for her hair. After laying out her clothes, she went to her adjoining bathroom to bathe. She sighed as the warm water hit her skin. After washing herself, she went to get dressed, and headed downstairs. When she entered the parlor, Kid, Liz and Patty were already there, as well as Maka and Tsubaki.

"Good Morning, Princess. I hoped you slept well." Kid greeted her, smiling. Melaena nodded.

"Yes. Thank you." she replied. Tsubaki walked over to her and placed her hand on her shoulder.

"We are all very sorry about what happened. We're here for you of you need anything at all. Just ask." Tsubaki said gently. Melaena was silent.

"Tsubaki and Maka will be showing you around Death City, and give you a tour of the Academy. Liz and Patty will be accompanying you as well." Kid said. Melaena said nothing. She simply nodded. Kid took out a gold pocket watch and placed it in her hand. It had Lord Death's symbol engraved on it.

"If you need anything at all, use this watch to contact me." Kid said.

"Thank you. Melaena replied as she walked out the door with the girls. When the door closed, Kid sighed. He hated seeing Melaena so sad. But it was to be expected. She lost both her parents less than 24 hours ago, and she had to leave her kingdom. But he wanted to see her beautiful smile again. The smile she had when she made her entrance into the ballroom. The smile she had when he saw her in the garden. The smile he hoped to see when he makes her his bride.

But she doesn't even seem to like me. he thought to himself, reflecting to when Melaena stomped on his foot when he tried to kiss her at the ball. Maybe I can do something nice for her. Kid thought. He could throw a party and invite everyone from the Academy to welcome her. Kid grabbed a pen and paper and began making list of things to get.

*****Meanwhile, in Death City*****

"You're going to really like it here, I promise. There is so much to do in the city." said Liz, as she, Patty, Tsubaki, and Maka showed Melaena around. Liz was happy to see the Princess was starting to open up more. She had been so quiet since she got here. "By the way, I love your dress. Where did you get it?" she said, admiring Melaena's outfit.

"It was made for me. Brigitte, my governess, always made my clothes." Melaena replied. Her heart sank when she thought of Brigitte. She hoped she wasn't killed by Griselda or Medusa.

"Well, she did a really great job." Liz said. Melaena smiled, but said nothing. Suddenly, Melaena felt a vibration in her purse. She reached inside and pulled out the pocket watch Kid gave her and opened it.

"Hello, Princess. May I speak to Liz for a moment?" Kid asked. Melaena handed the watch to Liz.

"Yeah?" Liz asked.

"I want you to contact everyone from the Academy. I will be throwing a party tonight at the Manor to welcome Melaena.. I want you all to be back at 4 o clock to set up." Kid said.

"On it." Liz said before closing the watch and handing it back to Melaena. "Guys, we gotta be back by 4. Kid is throwing a party and wants us to help set up." Maka and Tsubaki nodded, and Patty was busy running around yelling "Party, Party, Party!"

"So, I meant to ask you this earlier. How do you like Kid? I mean you are going to marry." Liz asked.

"I suppose he's alright. He's well mannered and so far he has been kind to me. Not to mention he did save my life. But his obsession is annoying." Melaena said. Liz nodded in understanding.

"Yeah, he can be weird at times, but he's not a bad guy. See, me and my sister Patty were abandoned by our mother on the streets, and we turned to crime in order to survive. But Kid took us in and made us his weapons, giving us a better life." Liz said.

Melaena was shocked. "Your mother abandoned you?" she asked. Liz nodded. Melaena was appalled. How could someone just abandon their own children and not give a second thought about their well being? She also began to have a little more respect and admiration for Kid. It was very noble of him to take the Thompson sisters in and give them a home.

"So I completely understand how you feel, to lose your mother. Only your mother didn't leave you by choice." Liz said. Melaena nodded. She was starting to warm up to Liz and Patty. Maybe she can get to know Maka and Tsubaki a little more as well.

It was 3:30, and it was time for them to head back to Gallows Manor to get ready for the party. When they got to the Manor, Kid was waiting for them.

"I see you ladies enjoyed yourselves." he said, smiling. He walked over to Melaena and grabbed her hand. The Princess felt her face flush.

"You go ahead to your room and get yourself ready. I will go help them set up." said Kid.

"Shouldn't I help too?" Melaena asked.

"No, you're the guest of honor. All you have to do is get ready and show up." Kid replied, smiling. His eyes are really pretty. Melaena thought to herself. She was starting to get butterflies in her stomach, but she couldn't explain why.

"Fine." Melaena said, and she headed upstairs to her suite. Last thing she heard before closing the door was Kid yelling at Patty for rearranging the statues and making them asymmetrical. Melaena rolled her eyes and shut the door.