Disclaimer: Nope. Not ours.

I lied, I came back quicker than expected. Ain't ya'll happy to see me? I know Jens is!

Warnings: Umm… Threats of violence by an evil minor?

Dean Smith: 14

Castiel, Wizard's Apprentice: 16

Prince Samuel: 10

"I realize you are new here…"

"Megan, ma'am."

"Megan, so I will guide you as to where everything is."

A matronly woman leads a much younger blonde woman through the sumptuously decorated halls of Castle Lawrence,

"This is the entryway. Petitioners and guests alike will enter through here."

Megan nods and the tour continues.

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"Now, remember to watch out for the young prince."

Megan blinks in confusion,

"Why?"

"Oh, that young one scampers all over the castle, you best be mindful of where you step because he never looks. Liable to run right into you if you don't watch out."

The matron shakes her head,

"Child's been molly coddled his entire life. Never good for a child. Especially the heir to the throne."

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"I will have you head!"

Two young children are playing happily… semi-happily beneath the large shade trees in the palace courtyard.

The plump brunette boy stands up, brushing some dirt off his finely made clothes,

"That's not very nice, Ruby."

The little girl crosses her arms, looking very put out,

"You have to play with me or I will have your head, Samuel."

Sam sighs and gives Princess Ruby a hug,

"Still take my head now?"

Ruby pouts, flicking dark brown hair back from her face she sniffles,

"Fine. I will let you keep your head."

Sam smiles and skips towards the door. Ruby preens as she throws her nose in the air,

"I'm the prettiest princess ever."

Sam stops,

"I'm the prettiest prince ever."

Ruby throws her head back and laughs, very unbecoming of a young lady, especially a princess of Helinark. Sam stares at her, his pleasantly young round face showing confusion,

"What?"

"You can be so dense!"

Sam's cheeks color and he stomps his foot,

"I am not dense! I am the prettiest prince ever!"

Ruby laughs again and skips cheerily out of the courtyard. Sam stands there for a little while, tears pressing at his eyes. The princess can be so mean sometimes, but she is Sam's friend. Tears run down the little prince's cheeks and he sniffles. He wants his Mommy.

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"Mommy!"

Queen Mary turns from the plans for that night's ball to see her precious baby come hurrying into the hall, tears pouring furiously down his face. He hurls himself past her courtiers with a sob and clings to her skirts. Thankfully she isn't wearing anything too fancy, just a simple silk court dress. Sam sobs into her skirts,

"Mommy! R-ruby s-s-s-said thaaaaaat…"

He hiccups and struggles for breath, his face turning red. Mary rubs his back, murmuring gently,

"What is it, sweetheart? What did Ruby do?"

"Said 'm noooooot… the-the prettiest prince e-e-e-e-ever!"

Mary stares at him. Her dear little baby has always been so sensitive.

"Of course, you are. You are the… prettiest prince ever."

Sam stops sobbing long enough to stare up at her with wide hazel eyes,

"Really?"

Mary presses a kiss to his carefully brushed curls,

"Really, my little one."

Sam immediately beams brightly,

"Oh, that is good."

Mary takes a lace handkerchief from one of the courtiers and dabs at his tearstained cheeks gently,

"I believe one of your maids took a tray of sweets to your room. Perhaps they might make you feel better."

Sam's dimples are out in full force as he nods,

"Yes, Mommy. Love you."

He skips out the door, passing his father, King John,

"Daddy, I'm the prettiest prince ever!"

John stops and stares after his son, a dark eyebrow raised in question. His beautiful queen kisses his cheek,

"He had a brief spat with the Princess of Helinark."

The King chuckles softly and shakes his head,

"Our son is quite amusing."

The sound of Prince Samuel singing out can be heard all throughout the halls,

"I'm the prettiest prince ever! Prettiest prince ever!"

We decided it would be better for suspense if we switched chapters two and three. What do you think? You know you want to find out what happened to Cas. ;)

Who here thinks Prince Samuel is a bit of a brat? Dean has his head up in the clouds? Poor Cas needs some serious help? Please tell us what you are thinking.

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