2017 Reboot
On their summer road trip, once more they were in for adventure.
The Renaissance Festival is in town, and this time Zombozo's spell was broken.
A familiar blue princess dress flowed against a redhead's legs as the tail of her cap fluttered in the wind, atop her horse. Greeting the royal court as she dismounted.
"My great King, Emperor Zombozo has been defeated thanks to the valiant efforts of your bravest knight." She said bowing before her ruler as said knight knelt beside the princess
The citizens rejoiced at the heroics of the valiant knight.
"Citizens, my King. All credit must be given to me and this amazing Princess who strategized Emperor Zombozo's defeat. She played just a role as any in our triumph. Princess Tennyson completes this noble knight. We are the perfect pair."
The Princess finally spoke.
"Brave knight, thouest speaks the bravest and kindest words to fall on such royal ears. Dos't thou desire a stroll? Perhaps a sweet roll?"
"Both." He smirked
And stroll they did, their day filled with festival games and prizes won.
Archery was the first game to play, each striking the bullseye. Axe throwing, and jousting were among the other games to be won.
From more swords, to a Princess battle armor set that hugged her dress. Laughs and cheers were a plenty for the two bravest warriors.
As sunset had begun fading, they found themselves in a bard drinking soda themed beverages, toasting them to a song of old.
"We drink to our youth! To the days come and gone. For the Age of Aggression, is just aboooooooout done!" They sang with the patrons
"Down with Zombozo! The killer of minds! With this day of defeat, we shall drink, and we'll sing!" They continued
The patrons carried the rest of the song, as they lost themselves in the moment, simply forgetting their troubles.
They broke character for a moment.
"Now, about that sweet roll." Ben said
"Chop chop." Princess Tennyson clapped as two were presented
"Much obliged." She said
"Anything for the warriors of Bellwood." The barmaid smiled
"That sword I won, check it out." Ben said removing it from his back
Gwen revealed the blade from its sheath, seeing her name engraved on the steel.
"Only the finest of weapons for the bravest Princess."
"Aw, Ben you're so thoughtful." She said pecking his cheek
"Plus, that battle armor *suits* you quite well."
"Har har, brave Knight. Dost thou have any other humor up their sleeve."
"Afraid not m'lady."
The sweet rolls were soon devoured as another round was brought to them, then two more.
"Any more of these and my royal figure won't fit my attire."
"Princess, you mustn't worry about issues that aren't pressing. If your royal figure is not perfect to the kingdom's eyes, it is always perfect to mine."
"Knight Tennyson, you simply must stop these words of flattery at once, you're giving me a royal blush." She teased
The old door creaked shut as more festivities echoed throughout the land. Gwen's eyes light up seeing a stable of horses, pointing to it. Ben was reluctant at first to follow, staying behind.
Princess Tennyson jumped the stable, "borrowing" a horse, jumping over the gate. She grabbed her Knight's arm, hoisting him up as he clung to her waist.
"Knight Tennyson, no warrior such as yourself has ever graced a kingdom as wonderful as ours. Stories shall be passed down of us for generations, statues built in our honors long before we shall be united once more in the great skies above." She said drawing her sword
"By royal decree it shall be known that I wish to take your hand in marriage. Therefore, we must flee my Knight, for our kingdom will not accept us. Royal relatives simply must not marry, but I reject such a tradition."
The fearless Knight tightened his grip on her waist as the view of the "kingdom" faded in the distance, the moon painting its rays through the trees. Their horse skidding to a halt, as the two had finally caught their breaths.
"You really meant all of that?" Ben asked
"Of course, Ben. Like I said, you're the bravest knight this kingdom has known. A Princess simply can't fathom a worthier man by her side."
"When you get in character, you really get 'into' character."
"Of course, we set our school on fire with our last performance." She smiled putting away her sword
"How can I forget? And the night after." He said remembering their after-school performance
"Yeah, that was sweet. I don't regret it one bit." She said dismounting their steed, helping Ben down.
A sigh escaped Ben's throat, relieved to be away from the action. He never was a fan of crowds for long periods of time.
"Brave, valiant Knight Benjamin Tennyson. Do you, take me, Princess Gwendolyn Tennyson to be your royally wedded wife? To love, to hold, cherish, protect? In sickness and in health, till death do us part? As long as we both shall live?"
"I do. And do you, Princess Gwendolyn Tennyson, take me, Knight Benjamin Tennyson to be your royally wedded husband? To love, to hold, cherish, protect? In sickness and in health, till death do us part? As long as we both shall live?"
"I do. By royal decree, I pronounce us man and wife. May this kingdom one day know the love we share for one another. You may kiss the bride." Princess Tennyson declared
She rested her arms on his shoulders as his breath hit her shoulders. A shudder escaped her royal lips as he kissed her softly, then deepened it for a moment before separating.
Gwen's arms hoisted Ben up bridal style, admiring his small stature with a smirk.
"Anyone ever tell you you're adorable like this?"
He shot her his best puppy eyes to prove her point.
"Pwease set me down." He giggled
Another kiss was placed on his lips.
"No one is taking you away from me. We're the perfect royal couple. Come on, let's get back before Grandpa sends a search party."
"Can you put me down first?"
"Nope. The kingdom must know that the Princess has your back. Fight valiantly you may Sir Tennyson, but a noble Knight of your skill must be protected. Unorthodox as it may be for a Princess to fight, but this kingdom was built on breaking tradition." She said with a stoic face, their steed following behind
"Then why the secrecy of our marriage, m'lady? Surely our subjects will accept us."
"Which is precisely why we're going back, I just wanted to have two royal weddings." She smirked
"Princesses, always getting what they want. Most of the time." He smirked tickling her weak spot behind her neck
"No fair! Thou hast performed a dirty move to lower my guard!" She said dropping him with a thud as they ran back together, laughing
Gwen got back on the horse, hoisting Ben up like before, riding back to the festival. Jinxing one another, they held their swords high in defiance of past kingdom's tradition.
"Let this be the hour when we *literally* draw swords together." Ben chuckled
And that is the story of love breaking all barriers, a Princess and her Knight. Forever bonded.