N's POV
The next day…
My eyes were wide open as I stared up at the white ceiling of my bedroom from down here on the couch. My eyes burned, for I hadn't blinked in what seems like forever. They are probably blood shot. I didn't get one wink of sleep last night because all I could think about was Prescott, my fiancée. I groaned as I sat up. Eve and Rosaline lay unmoving under the covers of my bed. It was fairly early in the morning, so they weren't up yet. It was probably around 5 o' clock AM. I proceeded to the bathroom. I flicked on the light switch and went to go stand in front of the mirror. I was right. My eyes were red, and there were dark circles under my eyes. My tea green hair was sticking up in different directions, and I had a long frown on my face. I sighed. I look like a pathetic guy that just got dumped. My feet slowly dragged me out of the bathroom and back to the couch. Before I could lie back down, a scream emitted from the direction of the bed. "What?!" I shouted in panic.
"Rosaline. Rosaline. Wake up! There's a monster in the room! Wake up!" the voice of Eve harshly whispered to a moaning lump in the bed. Eve started to shake the lump violently.
"King N. Where are you? I can't see in this darkness. You need to get out of here. I saw a monster. It looked tall and it had long fur, and it had reddish white eyes. You need to run" Eve said quickly. I could see pretty clearly since I had already been staring at the ceiling all night in the dark. I scanned the room. Nothing was out of the ordinary. I stared at the silhouette of Eve then realization hit me.
"Are you making fun of me?" I asked.
"What?! Never. I swear I saw a monster. You need to run and hide."
"Are you sure you aren't making fun of me?" I asked a little more playfully.
"I'm sure but you need to—"
"Don't worry. What you saw was just me. I just left the bathroom a little bit ago, and I look awful. I didn't get an ounce of sleep last night. There was too much on my mind."
"Are you sure it was you?" Eve questioned me cautiously.
"Positive."
"Thank Arceus. I thought I was going crazy."
"You might be. I mean you did just think that I was a monster" I said softly. Eve giggled.
"Yeah. You're right. Anyway, what are doing up? You need to get some sleep. Team Plasma doesn't want their king to pass out on them."
"I guess. I'll try my best. I just have some things on my mind right now. Thanks for your concern. Touko would have said the same thing" I stated miserably.
"Oh yeah…no problem" Eve said awkwardly.
"Good night. Wait, I mean good morning." I could see Eve smile a little.
"Good morning" Eve said before pulling the covers up to her chin and curling up into a ball. I sighed. My body and brain both knew that I wasn't going to sleep anytime soon. There were too many things to think about. I rolled onto my side, making the couch make a weird noise in the process. I closed my eyes for a little rest and waited. Once I heard Eve's breathing even out and become softer, I got off the couch and left the room. Maybe a little walk would clear my head. As I walked down a hallway, I hummed a little tune to myself. Touko used to always hum it when she was little. I didn't have a specific place in mind to walk to, so I let my feet carry me wherever. After about ten minutes, I stopped in front of a pair of large double doors. I was at the throne room. I looked around. Nobody was in sight. I opened the doors and stepped into the large room. I strolled around and examined every detail of the place with my arms behind my back. I checked for hidden cameras, places where people could hide, and looked for secret compartments. Who knows what I could find after all these years? I completely examined the room to find nothing but one extra camera than last time.
"Sheesh, I would have thought that Ghetsis would have gotten higher security after he kicked me out and then I ran away" I muttered to myself. Oh well, this just makes my escape easier. My feet were getting tired, so I decided to rest. I plopped down in my throne and relaxed back into the cushions. I stared straight ahead into the darkness. Memories of being controlled, abused, and murdered by my father flashed before my eyes. Technically, he didn't murder me, but he might as well have. He crushed my soul and mind. I used to be nothing until I met Touko. I frowned as my eyelids finally started to feel like lead. I should head back to my bedroom, but I probably won't make it. Oh well. Hopefully, I wake up before anyone shows up.
Three hours later…
"Wake up, sleepy head" a feminine voice said. I groaned and aimlessly swatted at the hand that was shaking my arm.
"Touko, I love you but can't we just wait ten more minutes. I'm tired" I mumbled to the voice. I wanted to stay in dream world where everyone was at peace.
"Touko? Who's Touko?" the voice said a little more angrily.
"I'm not in the mood for games, Touko. If you want to get up so bad, then go make breakfast and call me down when it's done. I want waffles. That's your specialty" I mumbled a little louder, trying to show my annoyance.
"Tell me right now!" I heard the voice scream then it sound like the owner stamped her foot. "Who…is…Touko?!" I jumped out of my seat on the throne and tumbled down the small staircase until I was heap on the floor. I was sprawled out on the ground. I was really angry. Why was Touko so cranky this morning? I rubbed the back of my head and groaned out in pain.
"Touko, what is your—?" I started then I opened my eyes and glared at…Prescott? "P-P-Prescott?" I squeaked in surprise.
"Yeah it's me Prescott, now tell me who Touko is?" the blue haired girl asked angrily. One hand was on her hip, and the other was pointing at finger at me, almost touching my nose with it.
"No one, just a friend I met while I was away. She's like my little sister" I lied. I could tell just by looking at Prescott that she was obsessive and would hunt down and kill Touko if she could. I mean, unless Touko doesn't kill her first. I felt so relieved that she didn't know about Touko already.
"Really? Is she pretty? How old is she? Where did you two meet?" Prescott asked, firing question after question at me.
"Ummm…I think she's cute. She is sixteen. And we meet in the middle of the woods when she was eight and wanted to play house with me" I recalled quickly.
"I guess she could be like a little sister" Prescott said in thought, tapping her chin with her index finger. Thank Arceus, she believes the story.
"Yeah, she's like family."
"Are you telling me the truth?" Prescott asked a little suspiciously.
"Why wouldn't I be telling the truth? I can't lie to my future wife" I said calmly. Technically, I don't lie anymore to my future wife, which would be Touko, hopefully. Prescott is more like an enemy at the moment.
"Wow, where did the guy I meet last night go? You are definitely not him. He was sort of mean. It doesn't matter I guess, as long as you're loyal to me. Promise me not to touch or think about another woman in an inappropriate way? You can only touch me" Prescott said possessively. I shivered.
"Ummm…no. See the advantages to being king are that I don't have to listen to you or promise you anything. Besides, being king also gets me all the girls I want. Didn't you know that my maids Eve and Rosaline are ordered to make me happy? I must say they are quite good at it" I said smugly. Prescott's jaw dropped. Ha! She thinks I slept with them.
"Why you unfaithful little—"
"Go ahead, say it. Say it and I can banish you from this castle, never to see me or your parents again." Prescott's clenched and unclenched her fists and gritted her teeth.
"I'm so sorry. I'm just a little upset that you don't love me the way I love you" Prescott said through grit teeth. A little angry and she loves me? She lies. She only wants my money, power, and pleasure I could give her. She'll be waiting a long time for those things. I can't wait until she does or says something wrong, so I can give my dear fiancée the boot.
"I forgive you. I mean, I do think your pretty and I'm going to marry you, so I might as well try to like you." Prescott relaxed a little and put her hands on her hips.
"Of course you do. Now get your lazy butt to work. What kind of king are you? You're not supposed to be sleeping in the throne room and making yourself and I look bad."
"Huh? You?"
"I am your fiancée. What happens to you also affects me. Anyway, let's go. We have to go see your father."
"He's not my father" I growled.
"Whatever you say" Prescott said unconvinced. She grabbed my hand and yanked me up from off the ground. She intertwined are hands and led the way out the room. Her hand felt cold, so I tried to yank mine away from hers. "Stop it! Ghetsis has to think we're getting along." I sighed. I hate that man. I bitterly let Prescott lead me to go see Ghetsis, wherever he may be. She led me down about a hundred different hallways until we can to a stop in front of a door. I recognized the door. It was a study for Ghetsis to relax in. He rarely ever let me come in the room when I was younger unless what he or I needed was important. Prescott gently knocked on the door three times and stepped back to stand by my side.
"What are we—?"
"Ssshh, be quite" Prescott shushed. I growled, how dare she tell me the king to be quite? She will pay for that. Mess with the king and you feel his wrath and power. She will regret acting like she is on the same level as me. As I glared at the blue haired girl, a voice came from inside the study.
"You may enter" the voice said. Prescott opened the door, walked into the room, got on her knees, and bowed to the Head Sage, Ghetsis. How come that little witch bows down to a Sage but not her King? I followed after her, shut the door, and stood by her side. I was so happy I didn't have to bow to that horrid man.
"Rise, child" Ghetsis said to Prescott. Prescott glanced up at Ghetsis then to me. So now she is trying to show me respect in front of Ghetsis. Well I know I'm enjoying it.
"Rise" I said also. She got onto her feet and faced Ghetsis. "You wanted to see us, Lord Ghetsis?"
"Why certainly" Ghetsis said cheerfully.
"What did you need that honors me with your presence, father?" I asked through grit teeth.
""I wanted to talk to you two about your wedding. I think it is time we choose a date, yes?"
"Father, you know I do not wish to marry someone yet. I know you know exactly the reason why" I whined, instead of yelled. If I let my anger get the best of me, then Ghetsis would surely hurt Touko. I had to keep myself in line.
"King N, you may be of a higher position but I am still your father. You shouldn't argue with me" Ghetsis said threateningly. Prescott huffed and placed her hands on her hips like earlier.
"Please enlighten me N, what is this reason that you have to not marry me? I am the best damn thing that is ever going to happen to you" Prescott questioned. I tapped my index finger on my chin in thought.
"I wouldn't say that you come in at the best thing that happened to me. I would say you at most are the twentieth best thing that happened to me. No, make that twenty one." Prescott looked at me in horror before screeching. "Sorry but I've had at least twenty things happen to me that are way better then you." Prescott screeched some more before walking up to me and slapping me hard across the face. My head roughly jerked to the left. I stared off towards the wall with my mouth slightly open in shock and my eyes wide. I didn't expect her to do something like that. The whole room was silent except for Prescott's heavy breathing from anger. I slowly turned my head towards her and Ghetsis. Ghetsis's mouth was agape in shock too. Prescott's hand was still in the air. My eyes locked onto hers. I slowly lifted my hand up to my stinging cheek and gasped at the pain I felt once my hand came in contact to the sensitive skin. My eyes flared with fire. Prescott looked like she regretted slapping me the moment our eyes met.
"HOW DARE YOU STRIKE ME, THE KING! I'VE HAD IT WITH YOU! I DON'T CARE THAT I'VE ONLY KNOWN YOU FOR A SHORT WHILE! YOU ARE TO NEVER TOUCH OR SPEAK TO ME AGAIN WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Prescott stood in front of me shaking in fear, tears welling up in her eyes. She nodded. I felt no regret or sympathy. Payback is a bitch. I glared at Ghetsis. He eyed me suspiciously but smirked. "Now about the wedding, it will be in one month" I said angrily. I might as well just say that and not argue with Ghetsis. I don't feel like dealing with him at the moment. Ghetsis grunted in agreement, and I left. I stood outside the door with my arms crossed waiting for Prescott. I heard her and Ghetsis exchange a few words before she quietly came out of the study and stood beside me with her arms clasped together in front of her. "Let's get moving" I angrily stated. I quickly strode down the corridors and back to my room. Prescott quietly followed behind me the whole way. We went into my room.
"Permission to speak?" Prescott said quietly.
"Permission granted." I went into my walk in closet and got out my clothes for the day.
"I'm sorry" Prescott squeaked. "I've never had someone to really talk to and be friends with. Everyone here is younger or older. All the people my age are outside the castle on assignment. I guess I just didn't know how to talk and act around you. It has been really lonely around here. I was actually really glad to meet you. I was excited to become engaged to you too. I finally felt like I could be friends with someone and fall in love. I just approached this relationship the wrong way. Being mean and dressing sexy isn't who I really am. I swear. I hope you can forgive me and give me a second chance, King N" Prescott said softly, tears rolling down her cheeks. I sighed.
"Stay here. I'll be back out after I get a shower. Make yourself comfortable. I'll think about what you said." I left Prescott sitting on the bed crying. The shower took about five minutes before I stepped out to get dressed. My whole body was glistening with water. I grabbed a towel and dried off, applied new bandages, then put on my clothes, crown, and robe. No noise came from the bedroom as I stepped into the room. "Prescott?" I called out softly. "Prescott?" No answer. I examined the room. Finally, I spotted her petite body lying on the bed asleep. She started shivering. My eyes softened at the sight. I grabbed the covers at the bottom of the bed and covered her body. "Sweet dreams" I said softly before kissing her on the temple.
Two hours later…
"Promise me that you won't tell Prescott that I have a girlfriend currently. Especially don't tell her it is Touko. I don't want her to feel sad. Promise me?"
"We promise, King N. Our lips are sealed" Rosaline and Eve said along with the two guards in the room. They were both new male recruits.
"Good, now would you go wake Prescott up? She shouldn't sleep through the day, and I have something to tell her."
"Of course" Rosaline said, bowing down to me. Eve and Rosaline walked out of the room in step with each other. A few minutes later, the three women walked back into the room. Prescott's hair was sticking up in different directions. She made a fist, rubbed her eyes, raised an arm in the air, stretched, and yawned. She must have really been tired.
"I'm glad to see you're awake" I chuckled. Prescott looked up at me in alarm and frantically looked around the room to see where she was. Once she noticed she was in the throne room, she quickly bowed down to me.
"Hello, King N" Prescott said.
"Rise" I instructed. Prescott stood up straight and looked at me. "How are you feeling?"
"Oh ummmm…better. I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble or worried you earlier" Prescott said quietly.
"No worries. I thought long and hard about what you said."
"You have?"
"Indeed" I said. "I am willing to give you that second chance you wanted. I figure you can prove yourself worthy of my hand in marriage this time around." Eve and Rosaline gasped at the revelation that I was getting married to someone besides possibly Touko.
"King, N" they both said in shock and sympathy. I looked at them and gave them a weak smile. Tears gathered in my eyes. I did think long and hard about getting married to Prescott as she slept. I thought about how it was the best decision for now. It was the only way that I could protect Touko from my father. I had to put all my devotion and loyalty into Team Plasma to gain Ghetsis's trust. Once he thinks I will never leave again, I know Touko will be safe. I looked out the window to my right and stared at the sun high in the sky.
"Rosaline and Eve, please do anything Prescott wants. She is going to be my future wife."
"Milady" Rosaline and Eve said while bowing to Prescott quickly.
"I'm sorry Touko. I will always love you" I whispered so that I could only hear the faint words.
A/N: This chapter was long. Anyway, questions anyone? Yes? No? Drop a review. The next chapter will probably have N and Touko's POV. Mostly N but the beginning will be Touko.