Back in the Palace the Sultan was speaking with his guards as they gave their daily reports.
Then Lien-Da enter with a scroll " Sire " she called. the Sultan dismissed his guards to leave him alone with the Echidna.
" Lien-Da what the meaning of this?" he asked. Lien-Da let the scroll fall.
" Sire I was going over the law making sure I don't make any further mistakes when I came across something about the Prince and the law about suitors" she went to the paragraph.
" You see, if the Prince or princess refuses a sautoir by the time of their next birthday he or she will be.." the echidna open her mouth to act speechless " oh my" she started to blush " they'll have no choice but to wed the royal vizier... And in that case who's the royal vizier?" she asked trying hard not to blush.
" Really" the Sultan took a look at the scroll " I don't recall that law, why when my father was Sultan I never herd..." the scroll was taken out of his grasp and his eyes met with the puma eyes of Lien-Da's staff.
" Time is running out" she hissed " you will comand Shadow to marry me".
" I will command Shadow to..." The older hedgehog shook his head breaking the trance " but Lien-Da, there has to be a different solution, besides he's too young for you".
" THE PRINCE WILL MARRY ME!" Lien-da pressed the Puma face staff in to his face again. she was so close when a horn called out.
" Make way for Princess Ruby!" some one called. the Sultan made his way to the Balcony and watched as what appears to be a parade in his kingdom.
knife thrower's, dancers flooded the streets, servants carrying chests filled with gold. and Gem now as an elephant made her way with Rouge sitting on top.
Rouge didn't know how to react to the attention she was receiving. but behind her Tikla disguised as a maid assured her everything is fine.
Rouge smiled and even took some coins from the small pouch next to her and tossed it into the streets for the people.
The Sultan was amazed at what he saw " guard bring them in" he called.
" Wait" Lien-Da went after him " we don't know nothing about.." she ran ahead and prevented the door from opening but with a swift shove from Gem's trunk the door swung open slamming the Echidna behind.
Rouge carefully stood up as Gem used her trunk as a stepping stone and let her down. The Sultan was taken by the bat's beauty.
" Welcome my dear" he greeted " tell me who are you and where do you come from?"
" Well I..." Rouge was about to speak but Tikla intervene.
" Why this is Princess Ruby" she introduced " forgive me my lord I'm the Princess's maid in waiting"
...
while they spoke, Kragok snuck in and help his sister out from behind the door. They didn't get to far for Gem and the carpet splitted the two up, the carpet flew and took Kragok out on a carpet ride while Gem grabbed hold of the echidna female and tossed her over to the group.
"Ah yes my adviser Lien-Da" the Sultan introduce while she got up from the floor . " she delighted to met you just as I am"
" Ecstatic" she mocked " listen Russy"
" That's Ruby" the bat reminded her " Princess Ruby"
...
Kragok was getting motion sick from the carpet to the point his face was turning green , the the carpet came to a complete stop and threw the male echidna off .
Kragok landed in the palace fountain with a splash.
The splash caught all four attention. " what was that?" the hedgehog Sultan asked.
" Oh must of been a dumb animal" Lien-Da spoke getting his attention away " I wouldn't worry to much". she turn back to Rouge.
" Now this Princess... We've not heard about her or any news of her arrival how can we trust her?" she asked the Sultan.
" Don't worry Lien-Da" He walked over to the bat " a youth like her is bound to win Shadow's over.
Unaware Shadow made his presence. He stood listening to them talking about him.
" But your highness" Lien-Da intervene " The Prince I'm speaking on his behalf and..."
" ENOUGH!" the Prince called getting their attention. Rouge was extremely shock but his outburst.
" Stop trying to run my life, I make choices on my own!" he turned and walked out.
Rouge was definitely hurt by the Prince's words. she felt the Sultan rest his hand on her shoulder.
" Don't take it to heart my dear" he said " He'll warm up to you, just give him time" he and Rouge walked out while Lienda watched them glaring.
" I better get rid of this Russy befoer she ruins my plans!" she spoke. then Kragok entered the throne room soak and wet. he walked over to her.
" C...Carpets...So..." he fell to the floor, his sister rolled her eyes and face palm by her brother's condition.
So yeah.. instead of the Sultan taking the carpet ride, I had it be Kragok and he would get motion sick from it.
Next chapter...I think you can figure out what's going to happen...