Author's Note - Hi Everybody! Just a reminder, this is a Sequel, make sure to read the original first. Thank you for the reviews, they are absolutely lovely and make me happy. For copyright purposes i own Olivia and a few more aspects in this story.
Enjoy!
Also, there are a few new characters showing up, i do apologize if it is a bit confusing. Next chapter the extra ones will barely be there or gone.
Mikey and I had shown up for lunch, him in his uniform and me in my regal blue dress, crown and heart necklace. Before we sat down Gerard pulled Mikey off to a side room. I decided to join the others as they were discussing some of the changes to the mansion.
"Mikey," Gerard started.
"I'm sorry. I take full responsibility for us not being at breakfast. We won't skip out again while the new Princesses are here," Mikey quickly rambled, causing Gerard to smile.
"So do you think she's the one?" He asked.
"What do you think?" Mikey grinned.
The two returned, joining the rest of us at the table. I gave Mikey a look, asking him how it went. He simply smiled in return. Lunch went by fast. We quickly ate, anxious about our new guests. The servants had continued on in their frenzy checking and double checking every detail. The six of us had decided to hide in Gerard's office, away from the frenzy.
"So what should we for their initiation?" Frank joked.
"Frank! These girls are not going to go through an initiation!" I exclaimed.
"Why not!" He replied, grinning.
"Think of the ramifications! These girls' countries could start a war!" I started to argue.
"Actually, I have an idea," Ray piped up.
"Ray," I warned him.
"Hear me out. We give them maybe two to three weeks, and we have another game of war. Except, new teams and they are paired up," Ray explained.
I stared at him for a few minutes thinking. Frank, excited about having an initiation for them was sitting on the edge of his seat. Gerard glanced at me as we exchanged looks.
"I don't know if we should call it initiation," I smiled.
Frank and Ray high-fived while Mikey and Bob cheered.
"We should start making our way down. They should be here soon," Gerard suggested, being the ever so responsible one.
Ray and Frank jumped up and started discussing strategy for the future war game with Bob and Gerard trailing them talking about winter training. As per usual, Mikey and I were left alone. We gave the others a head start and then slowly followed, hand in hand.
"You know, we'll have to be more careful," he told him.
"I know," Mikey replied solemnly.
We had almost lost the others completely while navigating our way.
"So tonight, your room or mine?" He asked as we stepped outside, joining the rest.
"Well, my morning coffee is better than yours," I smirked.
We didn't wait long for the first royal family to arrive. A procession of cream colored cars had driven in through the front gates. When the cars stopped, a row of brown cars had followed in. We all stood a little stiffer as hordes of security swarmed the vehicles. From the cream color car out came King Matthew of Almia. He was a tall balding man with broad shoulders. Behind him, out stepped an older looking woman with long curly blonde hair, queen Karren. As a team of security followed them forward, two young women left the safety of the car. They were both the same height and had the same hair as their mother, but one was wearing a dark red dress while the other a deep purple.
While they had vacated their vehicles, the royal family of Fiore had exited their car as well. The short stout man, King Peter and his wife, Queen Jackie, a large portly woman had stepped out first. Their daughter Princess Astrid, a slender woman, about my height with black hair followed suit. As the two royal families slowly made their way towards us, I could feel beads of sweat running down my back. The six of us had been standing outside in the summer sun. Finally, after what seemed like forever the two families were in front of us.
"Welcome To The Black Parade," Gerard announced as the approached.
"Thank You General Way," King Peter of Almia replied.
"Since it is a bit hot out, how about we move inside, away from the sun," Gerard suggested.
Gerard led the way in with the two Kings following. The rest of us trailed behind them as they led the way towards the usual sitting room. Along the way, the members of the royal families gazed at the paintings and art in the halls. Surprisingly, quite a few of them had been done by Gerard himself. Upon entering the room we all scattered about the couches and chairs. The men had decided to talk amongst themselves while the women converged around me.
"So tell me, Princess Olivia, How are you enjoying yourself here?" Queen Karren asked me.
"I thoroughly love being here," I smiled.
"Is it true you went to war?" Queen Jackie asked me.
"Yes, it is. I actually helped with the strategy that The Black Parade used," I explained.
I could sense that Queen Jackie wasn't too fond of The Black Parade. Her daughter was acting in the same fashion. The two other girls and their mother seemed to be the complete opposite.
"Wow that sounds exciting!" Princess Melody exclaimed.
"It does!" Princess Autumn added.
"How do you two feel about being split up?" I asked them.
"It's not too bad. We won't be that far apart," Melody started.
"We'll be able to write each other and the distance isn't too far," Autumn finished.
"I don't think I'd have the heart to do something so cruel as to split my children apart. My husband and I only have Astrid," Jackie commented.
"It's not cruel. These two can be quite different and my husband and I feel like they would grow from these experiences in different ways. They are different people," Karren informed, almost argued with the other queen.
Myself and the other two princesses stared at them, watching an argument in the making. I had to think quick if I wanted to avert war.
"Everyone is different. Everyone has their own opinions on things, and that's okay," I interjected.
I tried to get Gerard's attention for help, but he didn't look towards me.
"Well excuse me if I want to raise my children the way I want to," I heard.
I tuned out, desperately trying to gain one of the Leader's attentions. To my dismay I was unable. The two women were quickly going at each other while their daughters watched.
"Will you two stop it!" I yelled.
The room had gone quiet and I finally had the guys' attention. The bickering women's mouth had dropped open, appalled at my actions.
"Do you not realize that you are role models for your daughters and you two bickering like this immature and juvenile? Act like the adults you are!" I exclaimed.
"You have some nerve talking to my wife like that!" King Peter said to me.
"I'll be in the garden," I announced as I left the room.
Mikey tried to get up to follow me out, but Gerard held his wrist keeping him still. Princess Melody and Autumn instead followed after me, Autumn quickly glancing over towards one of the men on her way out. When I had walked outside I leaned on the cement railing, staring out at the flowers.
"I'm sorry for our mother Princess Olivia," Princess Melody told me, joining me on my right.
"She can be a bit proud at times," Princess Autumn added, joining me on my left.
"It's okay, don't worry about it. I like your mother," I smiled.
"Well, that's a relief!" Princess Autumn exhaled.
"Oh, and please, just call me Olivia when we're not around the parents. If you are going to be staying with us Princess Melody, then you'll have to be a bit informal. And my brother might request the same to you Princess Autumn," I said to them.
"Then please, call us Melody," Melody told me.
"And Autumn," Autumn quickly added.
"Autumn, which one?" Melody asked her sister, leaving me confused.
"You know the one," she responded.
"I'm confused," I stated.
"Sorry, it's a twin thing. I believe my sister her finds one of The Leaders of the Black Parade quite handsome," she smiled.
In my mind, I started to freak out; hoping he wasn't Mikey. Autumn had started to blush at what her sister said.
"Who, please let me know," I begged her, trying to smile.
"Lieutenant General Toro," Autumn whispered, my smile becoming genuine.
"That is wonderful! I was so afraid you were going to say Mikey. That's a relief," I rambled on, causing them to laugh.
"Oooo! You and Mikey? I can see that!" Melody laughed.
"So is he single?" Autumn asked hoping for the right answer.
"Yeah, Ray is single. I'll try to pair you two up before you leave. Oh! I should write my brother a letter then, and have you deliver it for me. If you wouldn't mind," I told her, my smile still plastered on my face.
"How long do you think we can avoid them?" Melody asked.
"Who, everyone we left back in that room?" I replied.
"Yes," Autumn Answered.
"Up until the banquet and I know where we can disappear to!" I exclaimed, grabbing their hands and running off.
"Where are we going?" One of the twins laughed as we twisted through the hallways.
"Here we are, my favorite place; The Library!" I exclaimed as I threw the door open.
"Wow! There are so many books!" Melody said in amazement.
"One of the reasons why this is my favorite place!" I smiled, falling onto one of the couches.
The three of us had joined the rest down in the formal dining room. I had received dirty looks from the king and queen of Fiore, while everyone else simply smiled. I had managed to speak with one of the servants before hand, to reserve the seat next to Ray for Princess Autumn. For the first part of dinner whenever the two talked Autumn would blush. I pointed this out to Mikey, receiving a look asking what I had done. I brushed it of with a smile and continued on with my conversation with Bob.
"We honestly didn't know what to do with you," he laughed.
"I could believe that! All of you guys were so awkward when I showed up. For about the first week or two Gerard was the only one who talked to me!" I commented.
"I remember that. Do you wanna know how long that dork has liked you?" Bob whispered, catching my attention.
"Yes!" I excitedly replied.
"I think it was sometime around the third week, he came into my office, love sick, talking about how beautiful your eyes were," he said quickly, causing me to laugh.
"Oh really?" I asked.
"What are you two talking about?" Mikey interrupted.
Bob and I laughed, leaving Mikey confused. The rest of the dinner went smoothly as well as after dinner. I had kept to myself for most of the night, avoiding anymore conflict with our guests. Bidding everyone a goodnight, I left for bed early, not wanting to be around their parents anymore. Slowly I made my way to my room, enjoying the silence in the halls. When I made it to my room I quickly changed and crawled into bed, attempting to fall asleep in hopes of speeding up to tomorrow. I had laid in bed for nearly two hours waiting for sleep to overtake me when I heard my door swiftly open and close.
"Mikey?" I called out.
"Yes?" he responded.
"Hi," I told him innocently as he crawled into my bed.
"Hello," he laughed, kissing me.
"Tell me, how was everything after I left?" I asked him.
"The other women decided to go to bed as well. When King Matthew and Peter left for bed is when we were able to," he answered.
"Sounds like fun," I said, yawning.
"So what was going on with Ray and Princess Autumn?" Mikey asked.
"It seems like they are getting along quite well don't they?" I smirked.
"Olivia?" he said sternly.
"I might be trying to set them up," I replied.
"Does she like him, because he is like a brother and I don't want him getting hurt," he explained.
"I wouldn't be setting them up if she didn't," I told him, kissing him.
"Having these other princesses here is changing you," he commented, wrapping his arms around me.
"For better or worse?" I cautiously asked.
"Neither; just different. You're still amazing and wonderful and beautiful," He said.
"Good save," I laughed, my eyelids starting to droop.
"I love you," he whispered.
"I love you too," I replied, sleep overtaking me.