Thanks to everybody who reviewed this so far, none of the characters are mine though the AU is at the moment. Hope this chapter is enjoyed as much as the others.
Buck and Ezra had watched as Chris and Vin had moped about the palace for the last few, it was obvious that neither was happy but could not find a way to resolve the issues between them. Eventually Ezra went to the one person who he thought would be able to help, his mother and one of the wives of King Orrin.
"Why Ezra darlin' what can I do for you today?" Maude asked.
"I need some advice mother."
"Of course my darling boy, what is it that you need to know?"
"You heard about our visitor to the palace I presume."
"The man who saved Chris' life, my dear boy who do you take me for? I know about him, and about that little vixen Charlotte trying to gain his interest. I even know about our prince kissing him in the stable."
"Since the stable they have been miserable and Bucklin and I want to get them happy again." Ezra said stealing a piece of candid fruit from the ornate bowl
"I know just the person to help me dear boy." Maude said with a smile.
Chris looked up in surprise when someone entered his room in a hurry. He was even more surprised when he saw it was Vin, his blue eyes wide and hair dishevelled.
"Vin?" He questioned.
" I need somewhere to hide." Vin panted, eyes darting about the room.
"Why?"
"Charlotte." Vin said as though that would be enough reason.
"I thought she was leaving you alone."
"So did I. Someone said to her that I was playin' hard to get and she set her sights on me again."
"Vin."
"Yeah?"
"Kiss me." Chris said noticing someone coming towards his rooms, when it looked as though Vin was going to protest he took the few steps forward and kissed Vin as soon as the younger man heard footsteps behind himself he relaxed and slid his arms round Chris' waist and kissed back. When the footsteps receded the two men broke apart.
"Think she got the message?" Vin asked not releasing his hold on the blonde.
"If she didn't I'd be happy to repeat this as many times as are needed." Chris said with a wolfish smile.
"I haven't been honest with you Chris and if you truly want this then there's some things you need to know."
"Tell me." Chris urged moving them to sit on a couch.
"I have been hunted for the last six years by my brother, Eli Joe, he killed our father because our father wanted me to take over after his death. Eli wants to hold the throne but can't be secure as long as I'm alive."
"Throne?" Chris asked.
"My father was king of Tascosa, I am the rightful king of Tascosa." Vin said.
Sorry that bit was so short but I thought that was as good a place as any to leave it evil grin