Prince...or Princess?

A/N: I had an urge to name this chapter, "Dun dun DUUUUN". XDD Lawl. But I seriously decided against that. Too corny. Besides, that would completely give away that this chapter included something bad happening to the relationship of or beloved Ed and Roy. Okay, I'm spoiling the entire thing right here. DON'T READ ANYMORE OF THIS. Oh well, on to the story! x3

Chapter 5: Secret Revealed

Roy's lust-filled words were soon faded into the back of Edward's mind, as he instead saw their faces inching together. Only a short distance apart. Centimeters, now. His heart pulled in anticipation, and he was almost positive that the man was about to share a hopefully long, passionate lip-lock with him.

Then again, nothing ever turns out the way he wished. Ever. How cruel the world was to him. And he was exactly right, as the two were interrupted by a servant bursting into the room with a smile enlightening her features.

"Princess, I need to have a word with you."

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Scowling in pure disappointment, the prince stood up abruptly, and stomped his way over to the servant, who opened the door wide for him to go out first. She followed after. The servant began to grin, and Edward cocked a brow at her almost immediately.

"So?" he said, waiting for her to tell him whatever she needed to. There was a moment of silence. Then, a squeal. "We just got word from the princess." she started, holding back a fit of giggles.

Edward began to get annoyed, and it was clearly shown. "Yes, AND?" "She said she was coming back! But," Pause. The prince looked at her expectantly. "She decided not to once we told her that you were so kind as to fill in for her. She said to send pictures of you in drag." The servant finished.

At first, Edward's expression was blank, as the words processed through his mind. Then it clicked.

"WHAT! Oh, so now the little bitch thinks this is amusing and that she doesn't have to come back to take her place in this freaking kingdom!" the prince ranted infuriatingly. He was fed up with his imbecile of a sister by this point in time. Poking fun at him instead of coming back to tend to her OWN duties.

The servant looked petrified. She cleared her throat. "I apologize dearly, prince. Maybe I could convince the princess to take her place back."

Edwrad glared hard at the poor woman. "Forget that. It's not like she'll listen, anyhow. Leave her be until something bad happens to her reputation." he said, huffing out his breath.

"B-but...sir! You wouldn't truthfully ruin the princess' image! Would you?" she questioned, now far beyond worried for their beloved princess.

"Like hell I would." the distressed prince seethed, abruptly turning and re-entering his sister's room.

The servant stood in the same spot, bewildered.

Edward had to take in breaths and let them out slowly as he made his way back to Roy. He didn't want to show his anger to the man. Especially since it seemed very...un-princess-like. He was terrified of the thought of what his reaction may be if he found out that he was indeed a prince and not a princess. Edward even shuddered subconciously. He, however, regained his composure very well and shot a smile in Roy's direction as he sat down next to him.

Curious, Roy couldn't help but ask, "What was that all about, princess?"

The question felt like a dagger ripping through every vital organ in Edward's body-but, he didn't let that show. "Oh nothing. Something about my schedule for the next few days."

He saw Roy frown and mirrored it with a frown of his own. "Something wrong?" He questioned, now very frightened that he had maybe said something wrong.

Sighing, Roy shook his head. "Oh, it's nothing."

There was a long pause before Roy spoke up again. He had been waiting for something, and when he got nothing, he gave it up.

"I'm truly sorry, but I need to leave now. Hope to talk to you again soon, Mademoiselle." The older of the two smiled apologetically, before taking his leave; he didn't even think about waiting for a reply.

Walking down the many corridors, all his mind was racing on about was how he was so easily lied to. The thought alone made anger swell up in him, penetrating not only on the inside, but on the outside as well. It was clear as daylight to anyone who wasn't utterly oblivious, that he was indeed upset.

For he had heard the entire conversation exchanged between Edward and the servant.

A/N: Short, but very informative. I'll be sure to get the following chapter out as soon as I can due to the lack of length to this one. x3 I'm sorry. Anyhow, reviews are always appreciated, as you all know. And I'll be getting started on another chapter right at this moment! Yes, really. xD See, I just found this a good time to end this chapter. SORRY AGAIN! But besides that, the next chapter will be out shortly, hopefully. Maybe within the next couple of days. Since I have absolutely nothing to do.

Much love,

San-san