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Chapter 3

Theo shivered in the crisp, salty air and cursed whoever had decided to drag him on deck.

'When I'm High Prince, I am going to kill whoever is responsible.' That satisfied him a little.

"Theodore."

Theo turned to the Shadowdancer who had called him. He had been given two of them, a young girl named Pansy and an old man, something Avery. The two of them constantly preached the Shadowdancers at every opportunity and if Theo wasn't watched constantly he would happily throw the two overboard.

"Yes?" Theo snapped.

Avery glowered at the disrespect. "We are nearing Dehyvn."

Three days at sea had done no good for him. He couldn't stomach anything and he couldn't sleep. Nothing his servants had done could help and he was growing restless and ill tempered.

Everyone was learning to simply avoid his wrath. The crew and passengers tiptoed around him, well everyone but Draco, Blaise and the damned Shadowdancers.

"Good, I'm sick of the sea." Theo spat. "If I never see it again it'll be too soon."

"Aww, what's wrong High Prince, having some tummy aches?" Theo snapped around and glared at Blaise.

Since the day the two had met Blaise had always found someway to annoy Theo. He was a tall, bulky man with gorgeous tan skin, a killer smile and thick dark hair. He was Captain of the small guard Theo was taking with him and one of Theo's closest friends. He and Draco were the two behind numerous pranks in the Senet court, usually plans formed by Theo.

Blaise ignored Theo's icy glare and kissed his cheek. "You look cold, dear."

Theo rolled his eyes and pushed the guard away irritably. "I am in no mood for you."

Blaise only chuckled and wrapped his arms around him from behind. Theo didn't bother fighting back, he was too weak and Blaise was too well trained. Beside Blaise was warm and Theo could hardly stand the cold any longer.

"Captain Blaise!" Avery barked. "This is not suited behavior to an engaged man!"

"Oh come on, we all know Theo will end up getting a nice lover or two soon." Blaise nipped Theo's neck.

Avery and Pansy looked ready to faint. Theo smiled in guilty pleasure. His small satisfaction was ruined when Draco appeared, rolling his eyes at his best friend and future cousin.

"What are you doing, Blaise?" He demanded.

Blaise let go of Theo who frowned at the cold that swept over him. "I was warming our little Princess." Blaise smirked.

Theo growled and aimed a well placed kick at the guard's shin that reached its mark with a painful result. Blaise cursed loudly and rubbed his abused shin. Theo smirked with a ruthful air.

"It's Prince, Captain."

Draco laughed and offered his arm to Theo who accepted. "Well I shall escort the future High prince to breakfast."

"He won't be High Prince if he treats his Husband like he treats his friends." Blaise grumbled, still rubbing his abused shin.

Theo and Draco laughed as they walked back to Theo's warm cabin and the awaiting breakfast.

When they landed in Dehyvn's Port bay, they were met by a curious crowd. Theo walked in a circle of private guards, studying his nails in boredom. Behind the escort were the Shadowdancers and his private Servants.

Draco walked ahead, his escort walking behind him. Theo cursed the Prince. He didn't like being confined in a circle of armed men, but of course they didn't know he was skilled with a dagger, they thought him as harmless as a newborn kitten.

Theo was led into a closed carriage, his slaves let in after. He was satisfied when Blaise closed the door on the Shadowdancers.

Theo sat back. The carriage hadn't started moving yet and he suspected it was because of the crowd. He sighed when he saw thick curtains shielding the doors.

"I want to see Dehyvn." Theo whined.

Millie and Bell shrugged helplessly. "If you could disguise yourself then I suppose you could sneak out." Millie offered, in an offhand tone.

"You're brilliant, Millie!" Theo grinned, reaching across to hug the slave. "I'll disguise myself as you! We'll have to switch clothes."

Theo was already stripping down and, still a little confused and startled but unable to disobey her master, Millie followed. They exchanged clothes. Millie's a little lose on Theo.

Theo then opened the carriage door a fraction so he could whisper to Blaise. He explained his plan and Blaise chuckled.

"You and I will both be dead if you're caught." Blaise warned, standing in the way so no one would see Theo slip out.

"I know."

Theo slipped out, ducking his head and slipped past his escort. Once he was clear of the Port he grinned. It had actually worked! He was free of his stupid escort and able to go wherever he pleased, until he was caught….

He brushed aside that dampening thought and continued on. He need not put his head down as only his escort could pick him on sight and they were far behind, guarding his slaves in the carriage.

Once he was out of the port he headed for the small surrounding village that was practically deserted, due to everyone coming to catch a glimpse of him and Draco.

A plain brown mare was tied to a post outside a smithy and Theo smirked, walking to the beast who regarded him with an uninterested gaze.

"Hey girl." Theo cooed, stroking her velvet muzzle. When the horse showed to sign of resistance, Theo untied her and swung onto her back.

He headed for the clear plains and grinned, wondering when they would notice that the Prince's Husband was missing.

It was high noon when Theo decided to head back to the Port, he supposed they would have left by now but would be able to follow them. Sure enough the carriages and escort were gone and everyone had gone back to their work, ignoring the stranger who rode through, unnoticed.

Theo continued to follow the Royal procedure, wondering vaguely how mad Lucius would be at him. He shivered, thinking of the calm fury the King possessed. He couldn't do anything to Theo, not now he was on Dehyvn soil. Theo was practically the Royal family's property, all Lucius could do was glare, maybe hiss out a warning and nothing more.

Then of course there was the Dehyvn Royals, they could take a dim view of Theo sneaking out and could do basically what they wished with the troublesome Merlin's Child. Theo hoped they were a little more forgiving then the Malfoys.

He looked up and realized he had reached the Dehyvn palace. The Palace was much older then the Senet Palace. The building was made of a grey stone. Surrounding the building was a high wall, with armed guards on the walk-way. The whole Palace was over bearing in a way and Theo's stomach tightened.

Guards posted to the gates cast him suspicious looks as he drew nearer. He supposed it was because he wore servant clothing, and at that rather feminine clothing. Home spun pants with a plain shirt.

"Who are you?" The guard demanded.

Theo dismounted and brushed off the dirt from his ride across Dehyvn. "Theodore."

The guards opened the gates and stood aside. "The King has been worried about you."

Theo nodded and handed the horse over, walking briskly into the coble-stone court yard. He paled when he saw who was waiting for him on the grey marble steps.

Of course Lucius was there, wearing a disapproving scowl, beside him was a pale Draco who relaxed when he saw Theo, and beside them were two men Theo guessed were the King and High Prince of Dehyvn. The man beside Draco was rather short with long platinum blonde hair; similar to Lucius' he was rather feminine with sea green eyes with hints of blue.

Beside, who Theo guessed was the High Prince, was a much taller and more dominating man. He had long jet black hair that shinned a deep navy blue when in the light; his eyes were deep silver that made Theo shiver when they were directed at him.

"Theodore, where have you been?" Lucius hissed.

Theo shrugged innocently. "I got lost."

Draco and the blonde man beside him coughed to hide their laughter and Theo warmed to the High Prince of Dehyvn.

"While riding in a closed carriage, surrounded by an escort of armed men you somehow got lost?" The King of Dehyvn prompted his voice cold and accusing.

"Yes."

The blonds' coughs became more strangled and Theo had to resist the urge to smile.

"I am King Damian and this is my husband, High Prince Gabriel. Come in and change." The King demanded, standing aside for his future son-in-law.

Theo bowed in a courtly manor and headed indoors, following the King and High Prince of Dehyvn. The halls were beautiful. The inside was a washed white stone and, the floors were a polished dark stone. Along the walls were portraits of past Kings of Dehyvn, all looking dominating in their gold frames.

Off the hall were bronze doors that were closed and before them were a wide double staircase leading to the next floor. Theo looked around in awe of the beautiful castle.

Gabriel smiled and took Theo's arm, heading to one of the closed bronze doors that he opened. Inside was a large, airy room. The walls were painted memorials of mythical creatures, the back wall being diamond cut doors leading into the wide gardens, the carpet was thick and soft dark blue. Toys were scattered around and a small low table with a collection of fluffy, coloured cushions.

"It's the Royal nursery." Gabriel explained and smiled mischievously. "Hopefully it'll be filled again."

Theo felt his stomach tighten and remembered the Lord of Sun's warning. He nodded, smiling happily while inside he felt sick.

"I remember this place." Draco cut in. "When we were little and I visited we used to play in here. There was Sin, Pollux, Castor, Steven, Lucas, Virgil and I."

"Sinclair?" Theo asked, looking around at Draco.

The blond Prince nodded. "Yes, as in your future Husband."

Theo nodded thoughtfully and glanced at the room again. It was rather beautiful. He turned from it and followed the others out.

"When can I meet Prince Sinclair?" Theo asked as they headed up the staircase.

Lucius gave him a warning look, reminding him silently that he had caused enough trouble. Gabriel only smiled and answered. "You'll see him tomorrow at the wedding."

Of course, Theo mused bitterly.

Damian, Lucius and Draco pardoned themselves and headed for the training yards while Gabriel continued on to show Theo to his rooms.

Gabriel opened the bronze door and stood back to let Theo enter first. They walked into a small sitting room, with a bookshelf lining one wall and a fireplace against the other. The floor was covered in a dark blue and silver soft rug, the design was of an eagle in flight. The walls were the washed white stone and beside the fireplace were double diamond cut doors leading onto a balcony.

The furniture was soft velvet. There were two chairs either side of a low table.

"It's amazing." Theo murmured.

Gabriel nodded and smiled. "The bedroom's this way."

He opened another of the bronze doors to the side and Theo gaped at the master bedroom before him.

The room was nearly as large as the small sitting room. Before him was a large, feather stuffed bed with silver and dark blue silk sheets. There were thin white curtains around the bed. Against a wall was a white dressing table with a large mirror. An open archway led into a large dressing room, the walls closest and shelves with a small stool surrounded by long length mirrors.

"Do you like?" Gabriel asked, letting Theo look around.

"Yes." Theo nodded turning back to the High Prince with a smile. "Where are my slaves and luggage?"

"On their way up." Gabriel assured him. "A tailor will be in shortly."

Theo nodded and followed his future mother-in-law back into the living room. "The last two doors lead the bathroom and Sin's rooms."

Theo looked over at the bronze door that was separating him from his future Husband.

-TBC-

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