Authors Note:

Thank you for reading this story! I appreciated everyone who reads fanfiction. My day was busy today. I went shopping and my dad gave me money. I bought Hello Kitty pajama pants.

Flopi- Yep, they kissed, its it cute right? ^0^ KYAH! 3

karasia-I'm trying my very best at improving that, I'm sorry if it makes you claustrophobic. This is my very first story and I'm trying my best. I'm sorry. Thank you for pointing that out, I will try to improve in that area. :)

Thank you Chaohackerfor beta-ing this chapter. I have a lot of typos. -.-

Chapter 6: This better not be true

-Author/narrator Speaking-

Neither Alice nor Shun noticed that someone had been watching them during their confession. All it would have taken was a simple turn of the head to notice. Sadly, it wasn't just any other person witnessing the forbidden exchange.

Daniel smirked as he snuck away from his hiding place, dodging the guards just as he had when he entered. He wasn't expecting to find anything to use against Alice so quickly, but when Shun had kissed her, he had what he needed. He knew as much as anyone that such a relationship was forbidden, and he was going to make sure it stayed that way. Just like he could not have Runo, Alice would not have Shun for long. Who would want a queen whom was in a relationship with a mere servant to rule the kingdom?

He went off to spread the news as quickly as possible.

Daniel went out to the townspeople whom had almost nothing due to the poverty in the country. He told a few of his friends, some random people in the bar, and some ladies who were gossiping about. Soon enough, most people of the town knew about the relationship between the lovely queen and her loyal servant. Of course, just like any other rumor, as it spread, it began to shift, and more diabolical ideas spread throughout the town.

It was just as he had wanted it.

Daniel thought of himself as a cunning man. All that was going through his mind was the thought that he was going to finally get his revenge. He was of the evil two killed his sweet Runo. Though he was most sure that it was Alice who ordered Shun to kill Runo, not Shun doing it with his own will.

Either way, even if Alice was innocent and Shun had killed Runo on his own will, the torture of having to see Alice suffer would hurt more. Either way, he'd be the winner.

As all of this was going on, Alice was spending her time with Shun. They hugged, held hands, and talked about familiar things. They were not aware of their secret being let out. But that was sadly going to change for the two lovers…

The townspeople got sick and tired of waiting. Aside from the rumors that spread, the men and women were sick of the poverty they were stuck in. The gossip only fueled their desire for justice and their impatience.

They were spreading the word through the whole kingdom and prepared their weapons. They did not necessarily have any proper weapons as the queen's army did, but they were prepared, as they chose the right time to rebel against the queen. Most of "her majesty's" forces were off conquering another small country, using weapons that had been bought using the townspeople's taxes, leaving them with almost nothing.

Their weapons mostly consisted of pitch forks and their hunting rifles. The children of the town collected rocks to throw and the women and girls gathered to cook a hearty meal for the men for their predicted victory. Some young girls also packed up some quick, first-aid things for the men and boys.

As all this was going on, they were already developing a plan. They planned to engage the castle guards as a distraction, allowing the rest of the forces to invade the castle. The fight would stop once Alice was captured. They planned on chopping her head off at the same guillotine which was used for the many people whom could not repay her in time.

Shun told Alice that he had to go off and buy some food for the evening meal.

Riding horseback, he arrived in town where they were selling apples, flour, and other assortments of food. Many of the merchants were yelling out deals for the passersby. A few people stopped him to ask if he wanted something, and many insisted on him buying something. Shun declined their offer. After a while of finding a few things on his list, he stopped by his favorite pub to get a drink and rest before heading back. This pub was thankfully a quiet one, and he was friends with the bartender. He sat down and ordered an alcoholic beverage. A few men were gossiping about random things, he wasn't paying much attention until something caught his attention.

"I can hardly wait 'till I see 'er majesty's wretched head on the floor!" a drunk man laughed.

The man was slapped on the back by another who seemed to be his friend, who spoke next. "My wife says I shouldn't be out drinking and start working! Though, I keep telling her that once the queen's gone I'll be in charge and we will be filthy rich!"

"You better be prepared and show up! No one 'ere would back down and not fight, that goes to you too! At dawn, we meet up by the well." The man said this cautiously, as if someone would be spying.

Though, Shun, with his keen sense of hearing, heard this. He clenched his fist. She wouldn't die; not while he had anything to say and do about it. He reigned in his anger at the two men, though. It wouldn't do to lash out in danger. If he did, they would immediately single him out as a loyalist.

He put some money on the table after finishing his drink and ran as quickly as he could back to the castle on his horse. The horse was galloping fast and people were shouting insults for someone riding fast in the middle of the town. Shun was a skillful rider, though he spooked some people, he managed to avoid running into them. He had to think of a way to save Alice. He would not give up on her. She was his, and he was hers. If anyone had to die, it would be him in her place.

As he headed to the castle, he had to wonder, what was he going to tell Alice? He knew that if she was informed of a riot, she'd go into a panic. It was probably best if he kept it a secret until he had a plan… No, that wouldn't work. Alice wouldn't like it at all if he kept anything from her, especially something like that. They needed to work together. Surely, the two of them would find a way to solve the problem.

Shun arrived at the castle shortly after, he set down all the food he brought back and ran upstairs as quickly as he could to Alice's study. He opened the door in a sudden move, which scared Alice a bit. She was writing with a fountain pen and the ink spilled on the table. Now, Shun had yet another mess to clean up.

"You scared me Shun, what happened? Is something the matter?" Alice asked. Shun leaned against the door, eyes wide and mouth panting.

"Alice… we… we have… trouble!" he managed. Alice ran over to her obviously nervous lover, concern shining in her eyes.

"Here, Shun. Please, sit. You need to relax. Take a breath." She ushered Shun to her chair, where he seemed to collapse like a ragdoll onto the wooden seat.

Shun shivered. Alice's presence was like a balm to his nerves, but he knew it wouldn't last.

"When I was in town… I overheard… Alice, the town…" He looked up to her face, his golden eyes shining. "The townsfolk are planning… an attack…" Alice's breath caught.

"W-What? Sh-Shun, are… are you certain?"

A firm nod. "I heard them… They… They said they… were going to kill you at dawn!"

Alice felt her grip slack, her hands coming to rest at her sides. Her expression went blank, but dozens of thoughts and emotions were running through her mind, trying to comprehend the situation before her. One quick glance at Shun assured her he was trying to think, which was good. But what could they do? What was going to happen?

How were they going to get out of this mess?