Chapter Six
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Bruder,
There seems to be something wrong with my chambers. Lately, there are all of these things that I have never seen before and are not mine making their way into the room. There was a fan there that was not there before. It was at the wall outside the study, I am sure of it, but now it's on the shelf of my wall. And there are new additions too. I've tried to catch whoever was doing this and reprimand them for trying to change my chambers without my permission but to no avail.
Should I be worried?
Germany
(0w0)
Western,
Good for you! I was waiting for that! Don't screw up!
Gilbert
~0w0~
"Feli.. Get off my bed."
"B-But..it's so much more comfortable in this bed then in the Jack's quarters! And I had a really bad dream! And-"
Germany could only sigh… It had been a few months, and he had already come to expect the Jack in his bed when he woke up in the morning, just as he expected the painting that he never put on the wall. In the beginning he was still disapproving, but by now, he was very accustomed to it.
"I wonder if there is going to be any pasta for breakfast~" The Jack wondered out loud, beaming.
Still, he supposed it was nice to wake up to a smiling face early in the morning, considering that the past few weeks had been stressful to say the very least. Even with all his training, it was still very different, actually being the King. Not only did he need to handle the stress of making decicions, he also needed to cope with the new stress of the upcoming meeting. He sighed softly as he though of it, but a shifting on the bed pulled his attenton away from his thoughts and to Feli. He smiled crookedly at Feli. Human contact and aspects were not something he could do easily, and he knew that. He was inwardly very glad that he had the Jack around to lift his spirits when something went wrong, even if he had to save him later on for some silly matter.
"I'm sure the servants would have made some. You request it every meal."
He was beginning to really get used to the Jack now. Feli. At the beginning, he was confused to how and why he smiled so much. In the beginning, he was frustrating and annoying. In the begining, he wasnt sure he liked him all that much. Now it was a sort of comfort, to know that something would never change, and that it was a good thing. A smile. A smile was a very good thing, considering that many cards around him liked to avert their eyes and make the customary greeting, but not really seeing him for who he was. Feli was different. Feli looked at him. Feli actually felt comfortable enough around him. Feli smiled at him. It warmed his heart, and troubled him at the same time.
Germany wondered why. He turned to look at his table. There were a few scrolls there. But not as many as there should be.
He then also started to wonder why, after a few scrolls later, each coaching him what he could do to help the Kingdom, the Queen suddenly slowed down in writing to him.
He went to the table and unrolled them one by one, starting from the one just after the letter.
To my King,
Listening is a great gift. Public relations would mean that you may need to relate to the people who you have relationships with. Mingle around with our subjects and you may be surprised at how much a person can hold inside of them. Listen to what everyone is saying around you, and what everyone is feeling, whether a card right in front of you or a passing mention of another.
Remember, even though you have duties to the Kingdom, you also have a duty to yourself. Your name must be earned, and the power you get with your name, as a King. Try and find your true self and the ability you will gain with the discovery.
Your Queen
(0w0)
To my King,
To take you must also give. Share and be shared with. While you think of others, you must never forget yourself. Sometimes motives could be surprising.
You can find out what interests you have and go from there.
Your Queen
(0w0)
To my King,
Always draw a line between yourself and another. It may be the most useful thing you could ever do for yourself.
If you are unsure of what interest you, perhaps a variety of activities could help you.
On another note, please do not worry about the other Royals for now. I would play my part and my duty. Please invite the Queens of all the Kingdoms over for a sightseeing trip of our beautiful palace garden. I have an inkling that they would find something nice for each of them there.
Your Queen
(0w0)
To my King,
Influences are everywhere. Choose wisely what to follow. You have the strength to go for what you choose. If you choose it, your decision would be taken as yours alone. Please remember that, my King.
Remember to choose well.
The invite must be from you. I cannot yet truly play in the game. It is not my time yet.
Your Queen
(0w0)
To my King,
Put yourself in another's life. Perspectives you did not think of may rise.
Thank you for putting forth my request. I shall prepare for the date immediately.
Your Queen
(0w0)
To the King,
Care for your image. Your impression of others should not judge what they really are.
Please leave the chance of the garden meeting to me. Perhaps you could stay in bed while feigning sick. I am certain you can ask the Jack to help you with the act as he has with these letters.
Your Queen
And that was the last letter he had gotten. It had been three weeks. Nearly four since the last letter. The first few came relatively fast. Every week he would find one. Then it slowed to having to wait two weeks for fourth letter. Then four weeks for the fifth.. The most recent letter had him wait for almost six. He was sure that the Queen wouldn't stop writing to him completely… he just had to be patient. The Queen was busy with the meeting, and preparing for it after all. He was already a king. He couldn't be expected to be spoon-fed all the way. The advisor from before had drilled that into him after all. But perhaps he could try and search for the card with brown eyes that helped to deliver the message..? His heart fluttered slightly at the thought of those brown eyes looking at him again, and the soft voice saying those carefully chosen words… But he knew that would be impossible. The card seemed to have slowly disappeared since the last meeting.
Germany sighed. Perhaps he had done something that the Queen did not approve off, but he had no idea what that could be. He had done all that the scrolls had taught him. He had been doing all he could with his work. He was trying his very best. It only made him feel that there was something he was missing out and that just made him focus on his work even more, creating a heavier stress on his shoulders as he pored though each and every detail making sure that his decision was the correct one.
He looked to the cabinet where he had once shifted a painting from the left side, to the right side where he slept, despite the fact that it was not him who put it up, or that it was not his in the first place. Now it was the first thing that he would see when he woke up and looked up. The right was now his side of the bed after all. It stayed there throughout. It was the first time he had tried to change the way the room was furnished, and it was not the last. For the other times, sometimes they stayed, sometimes they were put in the original position.
Now it was changing again.
He got off the bed, despite the whines from Feli and went to bath. He still wouldn't let him bath together, but slowly, slowly his arguments and protests were becoming weaker. Today though.. today he held firm and moved to the bathing chambers alone while the Jack- feli, stayed in his room under his covers. He moved to get himself cleaned, clothes and groomed before stepping out of his private bath and was immediately greeted by Feli who went in as he went out. He knew that he would meet him at his study and he did.
It was the date where the respective Queens would assemble in the palace garden of the Hearts, and Germany stood there by the window as he looked down at the garden and around at the preparations to see if there was anything that could be done. To be honest he was just standing thee because he was not sure what he could do. It wasn't long before Feli joined him and he offered the other a tiny smile of uncertainty. Inwardly, Germany was very nervous. The Queen told him all about having to ensure his image never dropped, and he was worried that not attending the meeting he set up for himself would drop his image by a very fair margin. He felt slightly better when Feli held his arm firmly. At least there was someone in his immediate vicinity that would not see his image as dropped. He placed a hand over the others and moved to the window where he could peer at the palace gardens. All the Queens would be there, he assumed. Even his real host of the event.
He looked around to try and see if he could spot someone that would be his Queen but he did not see anyone special. There were many of the servants there and he did not see anyone looking exceptionally regal or royal. The cook was directing how the tables were to be set and how the food should be arranged. The usual maids were putting up umbrellas for shade. The entertainers were there discussing what to do. The gardeners were also directed by the head to ensure everything was properly trimmed and beautiful.
His eyes directed themselves to one particular gardener, who was clipping the leaves of the shrubs in a slow but very meticulous manner. Black hair that was slightly long and pale skin. His hands were still covered by bulky gardening cloves but his movements had a familiar grace and deliberation. He wondered from where…
The shrubs that he was tending to were the new shrubs. The new trees were just saplings when they were transferred over but with some magical elements, they grew fast and became towering trees of green. It was rumoured that they would be blooming soon, and that the new trees would be beautiful. Inwardly he knew that the branches looked familiar, just like so many things that have appeared lately, but from where he had seen them, he could not recall.
The card seemed to sense eyes on him and slowly turned around. It was the card from before. The black haired card with deep brown eyes.. He was a gardener…? He did not know that at all. He was never around after giving him the first scroll, even though Germany tried very much to look for him. It was as if he disappeared, and had now appeared again.. He wanted to ask him where he got the scroll from, but eventually forgot as the scrolls were soon delivered straight to the study or his chamber table, opened and ready to be read the moment he walked in. No gardener would have the impudence to open the scroll with the crest of the Queen and leave it open for him to see. It just was not right.
Germany tried to smile and wave at him. The card looked on at him emotionlessly and bowed slightly, just as before, before turning around and continuing what he was doing before. It was odd, but Germany felt very uncomfortable with that. Like there was the great expectation of more from the card. Plus, if he was not wrong, during the earlier interactions with the card, he always seemed more..warmer, instead of having this slight autumn chill. He wondered what happened, and if he did anything wrong. He hoped not, but as much as he tried, his public relations were still not that good. It was much better than before, but still not good enough yet. He did not even know the reason why the Queen slowed writing to him so much..
He watched the card until the Netherlands strode up and talked to him about something and they both dispersed.
Looking intently out of the window, trapped between his musings, he didnt notice as Feli slowly left, bored or if anybody came in or out of the place. Instead he watched for a long time even after the gardener ha been gone from his sight, as he tried to see if there was anybody, anybody at all there in the garden that could have been his queen. After around fifteen minutes, he gave up. His queen probably was not there...
With a sigh, Germany looked at the door out of the room. He frowned slightly. The ornamental fan that was originally displayed outside his study was placed there for quite a while now. Where did it go to? He shook his head. Perhaps the furnisher was going to place it somewhere else, or replace it with something. He dismissed it easily and his eyes fell onto something more eye-catching.. A scroll, opened and laid out on his desk for him to read immediately. He went to it quickly with hope in his every step. It had been so long, so e knew that the letter would be coming around this week. The letter he had been waiting so long for. He looked to it and his heart soared in delight as his hoped did come true. The Queen had written to him once again.
To the King,
Perhaps knowing a person truly would help you get a better image of them. A Card's past would lead the Cards future unless he makes it a rule to not let it affect him.
Your Queen
More advice on human relations. Sound advice too. Germany smiled. His Queen was probably great with people.
The sound of horns interrupted his musings. The Queens were here.
He paced his room. Was it really okay for him to simply say that he was sick? It was so unethical and not right! And it was not being honest at all. Not like a King. He should have stated in his invitation how he would not be the one conducting the meeting and that someone else would, but that would ask questions. Not going to a meeting that was supposed to be hosted by him just grated on him. It was not right at all. He paced around more, before turning his heel.
At the very least he would have to welcome the Queens and show his face to them. He strode out of the door. He should also perhaps tell them that he could not run this meeting, and that they should just enjoy the garden..? But he had no idea what the Queen was going to do… What if his words contradicted with what the Queen planned? And the Queen had not officially been presented, so he could not say the Queen would be leading the meeting… His walk slowed and stopped.
What could he say without raising any suspicions..? Perhaps… Perhaps he could just say that he wanted all the Kingdoms to simply enjoy the presence of each other…? But then he would have to stick around… And perhaps get a glimpse of the Queen before returning on accounts of having a headache. Yes. That would work. He continued to the great hall where he would meet the other Queens.
Upon arrival to the Great Hall, he was pleased to see none of the Queens there yet. He took his seat at the high table and waited. The first to arrive was the Spades. The Queen walked through the hall once again, with his usual air of aristocracy and royalty. Beside him was the Jack. While the Queen seemed to be very controlled with his emotions, the Jack's eyes were positively shining. "King of Hearts! So it's finally time?" He called out from where he was, urging the Queen to move faster. The Queen was not very happy with that, but complied, seemingly eager to hear the news as well. "Ahem." The Queen cleared his throat as he frowned at the Jack as the Hearts King stood up to greet them.
"Greetings, Hearts. It has been quite some time. I suppose there would be exciting news here since you have called?"
"Of course there is,aru! It has the news all over the place, it's definitely the time!" The Jack immediately said in response.
The King stayed silent, not knowing what they were talking about. What do they mean the time was now? "Actually, for what we would be doing today, I would be announcing it when the rest of the Queens come."
"But it is time right?" The Jack pressed on, clearly expecting to be answered. It was making him quite uncomfortable. Once again, he was lost in a conversation that he was expecting him to know. Was it like before..? they were wanting to know more about his Queen right...? What were they expecting? That the Queen was coming? And what were the signs? But what if that was not at all what they were thinking about and were talking about the state of the Hearts? He was out of his depth and it struck him once again how little he knew about being a King. He opened his mouth to give a less then satisfactory answer when luckily, the Diamonds entered, and the Spades moved aside to let the King see who the new comers were.
"Greetings King. Thank you very much for inviting me here. My King was telling me about his previous experience here, and I was very curious about the Hearts." The Queen curtsied to him.
Germany bowed back in reply. A Queen that was not demanding of anything. That was good. He hoped that she would not press him to much and make him show his inadequacies... "It is an honour to meet you, Queen Diamonds. I am hope you find this palace satisfactory. I know the Diamonds are known for their artistic taste."
The Queen smiled at him in a maiden's way, and then turned to the person next to her, introducing him. "This is my Jack. He has been with me all the way and I admire him very much. I hope you two would be able to get along." The Jack stepped forward. The scowl on his face toned down slightly.
"Greetings. I'm the Jack. I'm here to ensure the safety of my Queen and to ensure that nothing happens." He eyed Germany distrustfully, but when the Queen laid an arm on his shoulder and he backed down.
"Greetings Jack Diamonds. You don't need to be weary of me, I hold no grudges or will he hurt your Queen. Kindly put down your weapon or you will scare the people of my palace." Germany answered. The Jack eyed him again and slowly put back the gun that was in his hand, causing many servants around to sigh in relief.
The Spades gave greetings to the Diamonds, and vice versa, although the Jack Diamond's greetings were just as terse, while the Queen Diamond's was exceptionally warm. They knew each other well it seemed. Or rather, The Queen Spades knew the Diamonds well. The Jack Spades was pretty neutral.
Finally the Clubs entered. The Queen smiled brightly at the Diamond Queen before looking at Germany. "Well, I heard about the new King and now I finally get to see him!" She grinned. "Nice to meet you, I'm the Clubs Queen, and this," she patted the back of the aristocratic, slightly snobbish looking card beside her, "Is my Jack." The Jack looked at him, adjusted his glasses and bowed to him while giving his own greetings.
Germany was rather surprised. The Queen was very different from what he thought the Queen would be, after seeing the King, and was impressed by her spirit. "It is nice to see you as well. I hope our Kingdoms can get along well."
The Clubs Queen gave him a smile and a nod and the Clubs seated themselves at the high table. The servants bustled from the kitchen to present the food before them, still freshly cooked. The other Suits tucked in with a zeal of those who had finally reached their destination, and their journey was over for now. The Spades Queen ate with great manners, though occasionally looking at the Jack who picked at some of the foods, muttering about blandness and how there should be more flavour. The Clubs Queen constantly asked if the Jack was eating well and kept putting things on his plate with the Jack blushing slightly at being treated that way, but allowing it all the same. The Diamond's Jack was continuously telling the Queen which food was good and suggesting her to take some things more than other things. After which, sometimes he would clean her up with the cloth provided to them as napkins. They all mostly ate silently except to talk to their own suits.
Then the Jack of Hearts barged in. Bringing the noodles that he called, spaghetti. And placed a huge bowl of it at the table they were at. "Dig in everyone~ It's good~ I made it myself, ve~" With his beaming smile, the Queens seemed to immediately hold a soft spot for him. The Jacks on the other hand were not as easily taken. Especially not the Diamond. He stared distrustfully at the Jack of Hearts and did not let the Queen eat any until he had tried some.
Soon they were all done. Germany cleared his throat and called for attention.
"About what we are going to do today…."
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