HARRI POV

I sighed from my seat in the Sun King's Office. I was doing the paper work while Livius was meeting with other officials. Nike for once was trying hard in her lessons. Though Nike took a break to help with my elemental training twice a week at least. The elements were getting easier with each practice session. I was finally getting the better control I need. I was close to Nikes control with the rain.

Neil walked in with more forms. I glared at both him and the stack placed on the desk. "Thank you for doing the paper work. His Majesty use to stay up late most nights to get the paperwork done. With you helping and coming up with similar solutions to what His Majesty would do is a great help. The work has a better chance on producing a faster solution to everyone waiting."

I smiled at Neil. "I glad I can help. I have to admit paper work isn't my favorite thing to do, but I understand it needs done." I placed the pen I was using on the desk and raised my arms over my head. I stretched a little to help with the stiffness from sitting for so long. Neil paused for a moment.

"You and his Majesty have been working really hard no stop. You could use a break..." Neil said in thought. He brought his hand up and rubbed his chin in thought. "There is a festival dedicated to the sowing season taking place below the castle grounds. You would be close in the case of an emergency, but had some peace away from the castle and paperwork."

I looked at Neil with my best puppy-look. Practically begging the man to say they Livius and I could take a break at the festival. Neil looked at me, and was startled by the looked it would seem. Though when he composed himself he was fighting a smile.

"You and his Majesty deserve to enjoy the festival, but you would need protection... and getting the preparations ready would be difficult with the festival tomorrow. Not only that, you both need to finish your duties. So all the paper work on the desk, and a few extra meetings later tonight if I can push it in."

"Nike and I could come up with disguises. No one would recognize us, and we will carry knifes in our boots. The paperwork, I will do my best to finish. I'll also do the meetings, but if they can't do it tonight, make it early morning. Maybe a breakfast meeting. Deal?" I said to Neil.

Neil looked thoughtful. "I see the disguises, and put as many hidden knifes and daggers that are possible to carry. I believe a breakfast meeting would also be best instead of pushing for a late night meeting. It would also give you and his Majesty time to finish all this paper work. He'll be done after dinner, and can help with anything you need to finish. Then we will talk about going to the festival."

"Deal!" I yelped in cheer. "Thank you!" I started looking through the paper work with excited vigor. I had a mission and I planned to reach my goal.

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When Livius was told of the supposed break that we could have, I was told that there was a 'pep to his step' in the meetings. At lunch Nike had joined me, but I had to keep working, but I did tell her about the plan and arrangements needed to go to the festival. She said she would work on the disguises. Dinner came and pasted quickly, and I was a little over half way done with the paper work. Livius joined me for dinner and the mounds of paper work. It was around one in the morning that we finished. Finally able to sleep. We didn't move from the office, to tired to move from our spots on the couch.

When morning came, Neil was shacking us awake. "You have the breakfast meeting in one hour. You both have to get ready and then show me the disguises we talked about Harri."

I yawned and stretched as I stood. "Nike took care of the disguises. I have yet to see them myself." Livius was muttering about the hardships of paper work and how irritating it was at times. I chuckled. His raven hair was sticking up all over the place.

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The breakfast meeting went smoothly. Nike then showed the disguises she came up with someone she knew outside the castle gates, a woman that was the owner of a small pub and performance hall. Livius wasn't happy about the disguises, but Neil was happy that no one would expect the type of disguises presented. Then Neil had a seamstress and knight work for the next half hour to work small weapons that were light and invisible into the fabrics, but easy to access. Unlike the two of us, Nike didn't need a disguise. She visited the people regularly and was well known for her visits.

Livius and I changed into the dresses and put on the woman's boots. Livius had to put on a wig, but since my blond hair was long it just needed to be styled. I had a small smile when I looked at the infuriated Livius. His wig, with was of the same raven black as his natural locks, framing his face and flowed down his back. A rose hair pin was place on the one side of his face. The dress was simple, but cute. It was black with white lace at the bottom. The dress covered his arms and had white cloth covering the last inch to his hands. The shoulders had white lace and a bow tried around his neck. He was also wearing knee high lace up boots.

Nike was smiling proudly with a dash of evil victory. Livius glared at her. "If anyone found out I was wearing this, I'd be shamed for life!" Livius yelled at her. I chuckled, which drew Livius's attention to me. He looked stunned. Which was understandable, since I totally looked like a girl. I had a lot of feminine characteristics, especially in the cheek and jaw bones. Having the blond hair flowing down like Livius's wig, and a small ribbon with a small lock of hair braided added to the feminine look. The dress I was wearing was similar to Nike's outfit. A simple button down shirt and skirt, though there was no bow around my neck. Though the outfit truly made the picture of me as a girl complete. Though it wasn't a surprise to Nike or myself, after all our two oldest sisters loved to play dress up with me.

I smirked at Livius. "See something you like, my little King?" His eyebrow twitched. I than held out my hand. "Ready to go?" Livius gave me a soft smile, and grabbed my hand.

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When we got to town Nike decided to stay with us for a bit. There were so many things to do, but we started with the games. At one game, you would have to throw a knife at a bullseye.

I smirked at Livius. "Bet?"

He raised an eyebrow in interest. "What's the price?"

"You do the paper work, and I go to the meetings for the next week. If I win," I said.

"Hmmm..." Livius looked thoughtful. "If I win... You have to wear the clothes I pick for the next week."

My frowned in thought. Clothes? He wanted to dress me up? Why...! NO! "Women's you mean?" Livius gave an evil grin. My brow twitched in irritation. I picked up the knifes and threw them. I got three bullseyes, but missed the one on the outer edge in my irritation. Livius then threw. My brow twitched. I barely won that. He only got one bullseyes, but he was close with the other two and the second ring from the bullseye. "Thank goodness... no paper work... or being a doll..." I muttered. Livius laughed at me. Nike just shook her head at us with a smile.

After a few more games, without any bets, I did not want to be dressed as a girl for a week. After all I got what I wanted. Livius pouted when he realized I wouldn't bet anymore due to me getting the result I wanted.

"Give it back!" A child yelled. Nike looked at the situation, as did I. I groaned. It was the goons that gave Nike and me so much trouble when heading to the castle. I sighed, and grabbed Livius's hand. "Nike got this, lets go dance." I pulled him away as Nike kicked the blond of the thief duo. Who also looked terrified to see Nike, as she returned the money and gave most of our prizes to the small child.

Livius and I joined in with the dancing. We twirled and just enjoyed the festival. At one point Livius and I were back to back in the dance. "Having fun?"

I smiled at Livius. "Of course. I get to spend time with you that isn't work. We got some personal time together." Livius smiled at me gently.

"I'm glad, I missed seeing you so carefree," Livius said softly. I chuckled. I could say the same.