Boomer's POV
That song...
Flashback
I was about 14 years old...When I was at my Castle...before...the 'accident. We were finally old enough for the engagement to be official. I don't know if I liked her..like that...but she was really nice...she only got mad at me when I chased her around with my bugs. She made me feel good about myself, she was supportive of my passions and didn't make me feel like a bumbling idiot of a Prince. I guess...I think I do like her...
I felt so nervous...I could feel Dad's serious glare on my back, causing me to sweat. If I even thought of pulling a three eyed frog out of my sleeve on her but he'll just kill me.
"Just stay calm." Beast whispered in my ear.
"Easy for you to say...you didn't have to a do yours in front of people...you would've passed out." I whispered, Beast blushed as he shrugged his shoulders, "I hate these formal crap."
"Just get it over with, geez...stop being a wimp." Brick scoffed.
"I dare you to say that when Princess Blossom around." Butch said, causing Blitz to snort and chuckle at Brick's pale horrid expression.
"You wanna Fight?!" Brick shouted, up in Butch's face.
Butch scoffed, glaring back, "Anytime...anywhere...I'll just beat ya like last time."
"Now Brothers, please." Beast mumbled, his face a bright red blush as he was crushed between them.
"Boys...I won't be heaving you misbehaving in front of the Royals and Nobles of our Neighboring Kingdoms. They already think we have no class. This is a big day for your Youngest Brother, don't go spoiling it by acting like a both of heathens." Dad pinched both of their ears.
To Dad, appearances was everything, we were the Princes of a savage in the eyes of the other Kingdoms. A Disowned Prince who dared dethroned his own Father by force, it didn't matter that Grand Dad was a Mad Brute who nearly destroyed the Province Kingdoms; but the fact that his son, Our Dad, could muster such a force against his own was what the other Nobles and Royals focused on.
Dad would put so much pressure on me, my Marriage was so important. Not only was the Kingdom of Airebellia a big deal, in wealth and alliance but the King was respected among the other kingdoms. In fact, Dad would always remind me to be grateful, since it was this King that opened the way for my brothers' marriages and mines.
"If it wasn't for the King's Generous Nature of first offering his Daughter's hand, none of you would even be invited to the other Kingdoms' gathering." Dad's words echoed into my head.
"Now Sebastian, remember to speak loudly and hold your head up high. Make sure the crowds hear your Declaration."Dad reminded me again as he was placing the ring in my hand.
Dad cleared his throat, signaling me to go ahead. I was wearing the pin that she gave me on her seventh birthday and I could see the necklace she was wearing. I took a deep breath and started walking towards her.
I gulped as she stood in the center on the room as the nobles and royals came to watch this traditional proposal. I hate this kind of stuff.
I stood in front of her, with a nervous chuckle, "Hey there Bubbles..." I mumbled under my breath, I swallowed hard...as everyone's eyes were on us.
"Hey there, Boomer." She slightly smiled but then she whispered to me, "Don't forget to breathe."
I took a deep breath, grabbed her hand, kneeling down to one knee...but I couldn't seem to find the words...I completely froze. Damn it, I forgot how to start the damn traditional proposal...
"Oh crap..." My heart was hammering so fast, I know my hands were covered in sweat so I let go of her hand and instantly I could hear the mumbling.
"Is the Prince having second thoughts?" I could hear someone asked.
"I bet he is, what would a savage know about proposals. I heard they pulled their chosen women by their hair and do...unspeakable things to them."
"What was the King of Airebellia thinking? His only child...marrying that...that...King's son? How can he even be considered a King...in such a rural backwater Kingdoms." Someone scoffed.
"Didn't you hear, apparently...His Father threatened the beloved King of Airebellia with war if he didn't agree-"
"THAT'S A DAMN LIE!" My mind screamed. My mind was shouting, damn it...I can remember all those gears and pulleys for Scholar Utonium's lecture, but I can't remember a few damn words. I looked up at her.
"It's ok." Bubbles' mouthed the words to me, I looked at her necklace...
"That's it!" My mind shouted and I just stood back up. I started to walk around her...and whistle...I could tell that she was confused as I circled her. I cleared my dried throat, giving a nod to the band and they started to play to the song and I just started whistling.
(I don't own this song and I did change some words)
I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With ne'er a fear of drowning,
And gladly ride the waves of life
If you will Love me.
"C'mon Bubbles...you can do it." I thought to myself as she still looked stunned and confused. I hope she could help me out of this jam.
No scorching sun,
Nor freezing cold,
Will stop me on my journey,
If you will promise me your heart
And love...love...
I paused...looking at her...grabbing her hand...trying to get her to figure it out. The music stopped playing...and there was a pause that made it felt like hours...doesn't she play the music box...doesn't the song sound familiar to her?
My heart felt heavy at this realization that...that..maybe she didn't know the song...what if she never played the music box? What if...she...she...didn't like me? She could be just marrying me for our kingdoms? My hand was shaking at those thoughts that raced through my mind.
"Love me for all eternity." Bubbles finally opened her mouth, singing the other part of the song. I sighed in relief...as the pressure from the glares just seem to disappear at the sound of her voice.
She took a step and continued to sing And the music started playing. Thanks to Beast's light clapping to the music, it didn't take long for other people to follow.
My Dearest One, My Loving Dear,
Your mighty words astound me;
But I've no need of mighty deeds,
When I feel your arms around me.
She held up her arm and I brought mines to hers. We moved half way, then turned back to let the opposite arms touch. Grabbing each other by the arms, tapping our feet together.
But I will bring you rings of gold,
And even sing you poetry,
I kneeled down to one knee and she spun around me.
And I would keep you from all harm
If you would stay beside me.
We dipped to the side of each other. She turned around, with her arms crossed and I was holding her hands.
I have no use for rings of gold,
I care not for your poetry,
I only want your hand to hold,
I only want you near me.
The Music started playing faster and faster, and we just spun around each other with our hands held together as we sung together.
To love and kiss, to sweetly hold,
For the dancing and the dreaming.
Through all my sorrows and all nights,
I'll keep your love inside me.
I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With ne'er a fear of drowning,
And gladly ride the waves of life-
I stopped her and I kneeled down again, holding her hand...
"If you will be my Queen. "I sung, making up that last part.
Bubbles laughed with a happy nod, "Yes..Yes." It was hard not to like her without that
Brick and Blitz whistled, Beast politely clapped and even Butch had a half smile on his face as the whole room exploded with cheer, even Dad clapped a little.
End of Flashback
I could've swore I felt someone touch my face and something cold on my forehead and I know I wasn't just imagining the singing. I groaned a I forced my eyes opened...
"To love and kiss, to sweetly hold."
My vision felt so blurry, but I could see...I swear I saw something golden...and...it was a certain golden color that shined like the lsun...I know that golden...It couldn't be...but my vision got blurrier as I took another whiff of Him's Medicinal Incenses.
"Aurora?" The name escaped my mouth, but it couldn't be...what would she be doing here.
The girl who understood me better than anyone else...why would she be here?
Bubbles' POV
I left out of that room the second I thought his eyes opened...and he said my name. I rushed down the hallways and down the servants' quarters and into my room, closing the door. Some of my hair draped over my eye, causing me to gasp. Just this how he knew it was me...
"Does he know it's me?" I asked myself. I should feel nervous, but for some reason...I felt so giddy with joy. I spun around in my room, I haven't felt this excited in...in months...
"Oh...he was just as handsome as ever too," I giggled to myself, "He still had his freckles, oh...and the way he looked...all wounded and tired...he was so adorable. Not that him being hurt is a good thing. I hope they stop the bleeding...oh I wish I could've woke him up to feed him his soup...I wish I could-"
the thought crossed my mind...I want to tell him...but that rush of cold uneasiness wash over me...
"He'll send me back...he would...daddy would start a war...Boomer would..."
"We are to be married...You can't escape me!" Daddy's words and the drooling madness that I saw...made me crash to my feet.
My heart was hammering in my ears, "I can't...I can't go back there."
"Help me! Help me!" I heard a little squeak.
I heard a squeal and a hiss as something scurried right pass me, snapping me out of it. It was that adorable little mouse, the poor thing was shivering as it scurried right onto my shoulder.
"Oh...what's wrong?" I stood up, holding it in my hands. I heard a meow and hiss right behind me, with the door squeaking opened. That cute little flying kitty cat was low to the ground, looking up at me with those ferocious big eyes.
"I got you now." Another voice said, it was the kitten's.
Oh that would be so cute...if it wasn't going after this little mouse.
"Help! Please don't eat me!"
"Oh no you don't...you leave him alone you." I stomped, but the kitten didn't back down, it just growled, "Leave him alone...I..I'm warning you." I ordered, but it never back down. It jumped on my cape and tried to climb up but I pulled it off. It just landed on the floor, flipping its wings and hissed.
"You're in the way." The kitten growl.
"Fang...Fang, where are you Boy?" That was Buttercup, she just walked by my doors but then turned around, "What are you doing to my kitten?" She snarled at me.
"Me? Your 'kitten' is trying to hurt this little mousie." I pouted, still cupping it in my hands.
"Oh sure...are you sure he's not attacking you...after all...you might smell like Him."
"Him...Him? Who's Him?" I'm so confused, did I miss something, "No...he was trying to attack this poor little mousie."
Buttercup was in my face again, "Don't try and pull that dumb act with me Fur Face, I'm watching ya. C'mon Fang."
"Cupie? Din Din!" Belle cheered, she skipped into my room, holding a plate, "Oh Bubbly Bear, time for eatem," She giggled wildly.
Buttercup was glaring at me as she picked up her kitten and walked out.
"I think she's actually warming up to you, how fun! She normally only threatens people oncey once and then just punches. How lucky for you." Belle chuckled, " Sad news, we don't have no room for you at the table...so I poppy hope it's ok for you to eat in your roommie room. Think of it like classy Royal stuff." Belle giggled.
I nodded," Thank you."
"Of coursey, my golden little horsey."
"Wha?" I looked up, shocked to see that some of my hair came out my under my hood.
"Bye bye now." Belle giggled.
"Does she know something?"
The little mouse squeaked in my hand and I placed it on the floor, I broke a piece of bread for it to munch on.
"You might want to stay with me...you don't want that cute kitten to get you." I giggled a little as I rubbed its head with one finger, "We can be room mates if you like...my name is Bubbles...what's yours?"
"Squeak...squeal." (thank you for saving me, I'm Pip.) It looked up at me.
"Of course. Pip is a cute name."
"You can understand me?"
"Well yes...Why wouldn't I?"
"I've never met anyone who could understand me...not even that Earth fairy girl."
I blushed, Pip is so cute with those tiny whiskers, "Oh...well...my Mommy told me it's because of the Fay/ Elfin blood I inherited from her side of the family, Melusine." I chuckled to myself but my heart felt so heavy, "I'm glad I could help you...but I must leave now." I place the little mouse on the floor, pulling the bag from underneath my bed.
"What! But you can't leave...You should stay."
I don't know why...but I felt...like...I really didn't want to leave...But I have to...what if...
"You can't escape me, Aurora...I'll find you." Those words echoed in my head, it made me feel so sick...thinking about that night. My whole body was shaking...with the thought of Daddy...Daddy...
"Oh Daddy, how did things get like this?" I wiped a tear that was forming from my eye.
Pip climbed onto my bed, looking up at me, standing on its little hind legs, "You must stay...no one's ever been so kind to me. Everyone just shoos me away or tries to step on me and of course that mean cat thing chases me. Well...except for the Blonde hair Royalty. He always hands me a piece of bread and hides me; but I can't even cheer him up these days...he seems really sad a lot."
"Oh..." My ears twitched at hearing this, "Do you know why?"
"No...he's just really really sad...I think it's about the King. You're so much prettier than that other girl...especially with that golden hair of yours."
"Huh? What girl?"
"The Prince was really upset...the king was pushing this girl on him."
I was really confused...who's this other girl? I guess it couldn't hurt to stay a little longer.
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