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"Lady Beryl, a message from the castle came for you." A servant bowed and handed Beryl a white envelope. Beryl quickly snatched it up and tore it open.
"Meryl! Get my green dress!" Beryl yelled. She threw the letter down and started storming through her room looking for jewelry and what ever else she would need to look her best.
The servant who brought the letter looked over to the discarded paper and read over it quickly.
Lady Beryl,
I am planning on making a special announcement tonight at dinner. All of the high court members will be there, as well many friends. I highly suggest you being there for it.
Truly,
Endymion
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"Sister, where are you?" Eric asked. He walked into his house and looked around the dark rooms. He walked up to his sister's room where a faint glowing was coming from. "Sister, I have something for you."
"I do hope it is something other than some sort of animal head." Chelsea said tiredly.
"I only gave those to father. I wouldn't go through the work to give it to someone who wouldn't appreciate it." Eric snapped. "Anyway, Endymion asked me to give this to you. Also, there's a big dinner tonight. Endymion and I had quite a… successful hunt."
"Really?" Chelsea asked. Her eyebrow peaked with curiosity and she grabbed the letter her brother waved in front of her face.
"Really." Eric said before he went to find himself a bath and new clothes to change into.
Chelsea quickly opened the letter and read through it.
Lady Chelsea
I have come to my senses during my hunting trip with your brother. I would be honored if you came to the dinner tonight. Most members of the high court and some personal friends of the family shall be attending as well. Please, come.
Truly,
Endymion
Chelsea squealed and ran into her room. She immediately started going through her dresses trying to find the perfect dress for tonight.
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"Kelsey, sweat heart, there's a letter for you." Kelsey's mother said. "It's come from the palace."
"Really?" Kelsey asked. She grabbed the letter from her mother and read it.
"Well, what does it say?" Her mother asked.
"It's from Endymion. He wants me to be in attendance at the dinner tonight! He said that he is going to be making a special announcement that I need to be present for!"
"Really?" Kelsey's mother grabbed the letter and read it over for herself. "Well, we need to get your bathed and dressed. There is no time to waste!" Kelsey smiled and looked through her dresses while her mother ordered some of the maids around.
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"Is Lady Rachel here?" A messenger asked when the door before him was opened.
"Yes, I am Lady Rachel." Rachel replied.
"I was told to deliver this to you." The messenger handed his letter to Rachel before returning to his horse and leaving her property.
Rachel quickly opened the letter before she started ordering her servants around to find her best dress, shoes, and jewelry, as well as to create a bath for her. The letter remained on the table, open for all the servants to see.
Lady Rachel
All this time you've remained behind your friends, respecting their wishes and giving them happiness. Do not think that I did not see you. I admire your loyalty and devotion to your friends. They are traits that are hard to find now.
A dinner is to be held tonight and it would give me great honor if you would be in attendance. I will also be making a very special announcement tonight and I believe you will want to be there.
Truly,
Endymion
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That night, all of the high nobles found their way into the palace's large hall. They milled about, obviously in a buzz over why one was called so quickly. Endymion stood at the front of the hall with his parents as well as King Seamus and Queen Selene. Serenity was no where in the hall and that only created more rumors. The four women who had been throwing Endymion's heart around had noticed each other, but none of them talked to each other. If they passed one another they would shove their noses in the air and huff at each other.
Endymion sighed with boredom and looked around the room. Everyone who was meant to be there was in attendance and now Endymion wanted everything taken care of. Damion smiled at his son when he noticed the bored glances around the room, and the longing glances towards the door to the side of the room. No one took notice of the door that Eric stood guard of. Every time Endymion glanced at the door Eric sent him a quick reassuring smile.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if we could have your attention." King Damion called. People started to step forward, waiting for their King to continue. "My son has an announcement that I believe we have all been waiting to hear.
Beryl, Rachel, Kelsey, and Chelsea all walked forward, making sure they were at the front, in the perfect line of sight for Edward.
"For the past week, there has been a lot of drama within the castle. My heart has loved more than I believe it should. As many of you know, I have fallen in and out of love with many lovely young women. But my heart has settled down. I know some of you might not believe me, but let me finish. I have found the one my heart belongs to and I believe most of you will agree with my decision." Endymion grinned without looking at any of the women in front of him. His eyes did catch Diamonds and he grinned at him. "My heart belongs to," Endymion looked at every single one of the women in front of him, finishing on Beryl.
"Me!" Chelsea yelled.
"No me!" Kelsey screeched.
"How can he love either of you, he loves me!" Rachel replied. Beryl rolled her eyes before stepping forward.
"Children, be quiet. He loves me. It is crystal clear since he couldn't tolerate any of you for more than a day, but we have remained together since then!" Beryl laughed.
"But Endymion sent me a letter." Chelsea held up a white piece of paper.
"I got one too." Rachel replied. Beryl and Kelsey both revealed letters as well.
"Endymion, what is going on?" Beryl asked.
"Tonight," Endymion continued one as though he wasn't interrupted. "Tonight I wish to announce my engagement to the one and only person I will ever, truly love." Again Endymion looked down at the women with every of his last words. "My fiancée is Princess Serenity."
"WHAT?" All four women screeched.
Serenity glided up the steps and took her spot on Darien's arms. She was smiling brightly and all the color had returned to her face. Her eyes were bright and shinning once more and her hair seemed to shimmer.
"She's the only one who could actually complete me." Darien said. He bent down and kissed Serenity tenderly before standing up once more. "No potion can cover the emptiness of losing your true love."
"P-p-p-potion?" Chelsea asked, starting to take a step.
"Guards, seize these women." Damion ordered. Out of the crowd, four guards appeared. Each took one of the women's arms and held them still before the royal families before them.
"Endymion, there was no potion!" Beryl pleaded.
"From what I've been told, Beryl, you have been personally watching the servants as they filled glasses, especially mine. One servant noticed you pouring in a liquid every night into my drink."
"I did no such thing. You would trust the word of some maid over me?"
"He'll trust my word over yours." Eric said.
"O, good, Eric. Help me out here! I did nothing, you know that. Please tell your men to let me go." Chelsea said.
"I overheard my sister and her friends talking about a potion they had that went missing. It was a love potion they were using on Endymion. Apparently they had been switching off, although I don't believe it was willingly." Eric explained to the crowd.
"So Sir Eric and I went to the witch on the outside of town. We asked her some questions and realized how we were going to get Endymion back. When the potion was weakening, if he saw his true love or touched something that represented that love, the fake love would be forgotten and his real love would be remembered." Terra explained.
"So that little boys night out was really to return something to me that I should have recognized the meaning instantly, but I only thought of it as a trinket, and nothing more." Endymion replied. He pulled out the golden locket and returned it to Serenity's neck. Serenity smiled up at him when he finished with the clasp. "However, a few days later I was at my desk and found the locket. When I touched it, I forgot what had been going on the last few days. I nearly killed Eric looking for Serenity."
"What?" Beryl asked.
"It took him about 5 day, that's how long he had been with you, Beryl. When we put everything together we figured out you had stolen the potion from Rachel. Then, to make sure your power over him was strong, you renewed the potion every night." Eric said.
"For the charges of using medicine to sway your prince's decisions and heart, I find Lady Rachel, Kelsey, Chelsea, and Beryl guilty. Starting immediately, you will be exiled from this land."
"As well as Ceinlys."
"You will not be welcome on my lands either." Diamond said, stepping forward from the crowd.
"Eric! Stop them! I'm your sister." Chelsea pleaded.
"I don't have a sister." Eric growled.
"Guards, escort these ladies to their homes and allow them to pack. Then make sure they make it to the border of the forest." The guards nodded and immediately started to do as their King told them to. "As for everyone in attendance tonight, make sure that everyone in this kingdom and all of our neighbors know of what happened. I want you to make good use of your gossiping talents."
"Make sure you tell others that the wedding is back on as well." Queen Terra finished for her husband. Everyone on the higher platform smiled happily at the young couple to the side. Endymion once more only had eyes for Serenity and Serenity's eyes were no longer fogged by tears and could see the truth in his declaration of love.
"I love you." Endymion whispered. His hand cupped her head while his thumb stroked her cheek lovingly.
"I love you too." Serenity replied with a smile. She rested her head in Endymion's shoulder. Her eyes closed as her smile grew wider and she absorbed all of the feelings around her.
