Fritz had given me clothes to wear today and I gladly changed into those clothes. I wanted to keep Fritz happy. Today Fritz said he had a woman coming over. I can't wait to see what she looks like. I can't tell if Fritz likes her or not but he said he plans on marrying her so she must be good.

I walked down the stairs to find Fritz and I found him waiting for me. He smiled and I ran to him, hugging his leg when I got to him. I smiled up at him. "I'm dressed!" I cheered. He nodded.

"Thank you Gilbert." He grabbed my hand and led me away from the stairs and into the entrance hall. I stood by his side and he held my hand as we waited for something. I looked up at him curious. He looked down at me.

"What are we doing Fritz? Aren't we going to go say hello or something?" He shook his head and I frowned, confused.

"No, they are coming here. To the castle."

"Why?"

"Because she is a Princess and she will be moving into my home."

"Because you're getting married?" I asked him. It seemed like the obvious answer.

"Yes, because we're getting married."

"What will happen to her home?"

"She has lived either at a palace owned by her parents or she has lived with her parents."

"Is this palace owned by your parents?" I asked.

"For now." I smiled.

"Will it be awesome to own your own castle?"

"I suppose." I heard the door open and I looked over to see if I needed to defend Fritz but it was just Henry coming in.

"They're coming. Their at the palace gates." Fritz nodded. A few minutes passed and a whole crowd came in. I hid behind Fritz, worried about what they might think if they saw me. I released Fritz' hand completely. He patted my head comfortingly. He gave me a comforting smile before greeting those people.

Soon we were all in a big room. I stepped away from Fritz and looked around, amazed by the high ceiling decorations. Fritz grabbed my hand and I looked at him. "Gilbert, why don't you go stand with Abelard? He's over there." He pointed at Abelard. He was keeping watch over the guests. I shook my head.

"I wanna stay by your side."

"I'm worried you might get stepped on." I nodded at him and he smiled as he watched me walk off. A group of people separated us from each others view. I smiled and walked off as I explored the huge room. There was lots of chandeliers hanging on the roof and there were lots of cupids and angels and suns and moons. It was amazing. Too many decorations to count and some I couldn't even name.

I reached the opposite wall and turned around and tried to dodge between the people as they started dancing. They would twirl and spin and a bunch of other stuff. I watched them, everything was amazing. I've never been in this type of situation before. Something grand must be going on. This must be some type of ritual or something. I have to find Fritz.

I walked around, looking for Fritz. Good news: I did. Bad news: I'd finally misstepped and bumped into the lady he was dancing with. I fell to the ground and she looked down, saw me, and gasped. I saw her bend down to look at me. Fritz however stepped around me and helped me to my feet.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there." I smiled at her.

"It's fine." Fritz turned me around and gently shoved me toward Abelard.

"You should stay over there. If need be, you may retrieve some of your toys."

"Is he yours?" She asked.

"Yes. He is." I smiled.

"Yep!"

"Go, Gilbert." I nodded, and laughing, I ran to Abelard. He beamed at me and I reached him before smiling at him.

"Fritz said I should come stand by you. Abelard? What's going on?"

"This is a Premarital ball. In three days, Frederick is going to marry Elisabeth at Schloss Salzdahlum, Wolfenbuttel."

"I guess that's supposed to be a castle or something? I thought Fritz said he was getting married here."

"No, his wife and him are going to live here."

"What's a royal court?"

"It is a group of people that come to the palace. You would be better off asking Fritz." I frowned.

"You don't know shit do you?" He sighed but didn't answer.

"Please be well behaved while our guests are here Gilbert."

"I didn't do anything!"

"Court is no place for a child." I turned around and saw one of those strangers were speaking to Abelard. As if I didn't exist. What do stupid adults know anyway?

"Children have to learn at some point, especially if they are going to live in the castle." Abelard replied. I glared at him before walking away from him. He called me back but I didn't listen, especially when I heard that man say something that made me feel angry that I knew I couldn't misbehave.

"Let him go. He's just a kid. Children always seem to mess up special occasions." I just wish I had my sword! Then I could fight him! Not that I need my sword to fight. I walked around and when the ball was dying down everyone was heading out of the ballroom. I staid behind. It's not like anybody cares. I'm 'just a kid'.

I spun around and chuckled at the spinning scenery. It all worked together when you were spinning. It was like watching time pass, with all those sun and moon designs every where. I started to spin faster and faster until I was dancing like they were. Then I heard a giggle. I was shocked back into reality and slipped on my cape. I fell on my stomach, hitting my chin hard against the floor. I heard another gasp and I saw three women run up to me. I looked at them before trying to escape. They saw me fall!

"Are you okay?" one of them asked.

"I remember you." I looked again to see this was one of the women Fritz had danced with.

"Go ahead and laugh you jerks! I know you want to!" I backed away more.

"Oh no! We don't want to laugh, just make sure you're okay. Are you okay?" I might be bruised but I'm not too badly hurt.

"I'm fine." I said happily, backing away more.

"What's your name, sir?" I blushed. Did I just get called sir? "My name is Irene Swanhild."

"And my name is Helene Kriemhilde."

"Gilbert Beilschmidt."

"Are your parents here?" This is getting weird. I can't tell them no but I can't say yes either! I nodded and walked around them. One of them held out their hand for mine. I accepted because I didn't want to be rude.

I was led to where they were having food. I released her hand and ran up to see Fritz. "Fritz!" He smiled down at me.

"Gilbert, go sit with Abelard."

"But I wanna sit with you!" I complained.

"Please?" I turned around but I was picked up and sat next to the first girl Fritz danced with.

"He can sit here." I smiled "What would you like to eat?"

"You are not bothered by his presence?" Asked one of the guests.

"Of course not." Fritz filled my plate with half food and half dessert. I happily started eating the food on my plate. When I finished he gave me more food and I finished that and he gave me a bit more. I ate that too. My surprise was when I tried to drink beer. The woman snatched it away from me and put it on the other side of Fritz. I looked up at her to complain but Fritz quickly put chocolate milk in front of me. I cheered and started to drink chocolate milk instead of beer. It was good too!

When that was over, we were all ushered back into the dancing room. I walked around the edge of the crowd, watching them dance around. I got asked to dance at least three times and I accepted. When they were drawing the dancing to a close the guests were led out of the castle and I waved bye to them all. When they were gone, Fritz picked me up and carried me to my room.

"How about a nice bath and then we can play with your toys?" I nodded.

"That sounds nice! Fritz, I think it went well."

"I quite agree Gilbert." I smiled and laid my head on his chest.