Hello there! It's time for the next update! :D I believe there was a bit of a cliffhanger in the previous one after a good dosage of Marcus/Percy lovin'! :) This chapter will be longer than the others but it's just as good. You'll see why when you read! Anyway, here ya go!

Chapter Fourteen-Escape

Early Saturday morning, Percy awoke to see he was still in a huge four-poster bed, surrounded by deep crimson sheets. On his right was Marcus, whom was already awake...smiling down at him. "Good morning, my sweet."

"Good morning...unh.." Percy could hardly move without pain shooting up his back.

"Guess I did a number on you, huh?"

"Indeed you have...ow. Where are some pain potions when you need them?"

"Uh..." Marcus opened the drawer, pulling out three vials.

Percy eyed him questioningly. "The guys gave them to me just in case when we planned on becoming intimate and well...you were most likely to bottom."

Percy snorted "Well, I can't lie there. Next time however or two times from now...it'll be your turn."

Marcus laughed "It'll be well worth it."

After a shower and breakfast in bed, Percy and Marcus spent a little while snogging. "Um, Marcus...I kinda need to go. They're expecting me to be home. I don't need all of them in suspicion."

"Aww...ok. I'll owl you."

"Bye, love." they kissed one last time before Percy snuck out to meet Tonks, who was snickering at his light limping.

"Wotcher, Percy. How was the heavy petting?" she leered as the curly-top blushed.

"If you must know, it was fucking perfect." he winked before apparating home.

Creeping into the door, he saw nobody was there. 'Good...they're all in town.' Passing the parlor, he met three angry faces.

"Morning, Percy. Have a nice night out?'' Ginny snarled, glaring at the still-formally robed redhead.

"What about it?"

"Don't you get smart with her, you ungrateful brat! How dare you go to that ball and run off with the prince?!"

Percy glowered, finally having enough. "Yeah. I snuck out. So what? He asked me to come so I did. I'm not going to stay away from him no matter what you say!"

Ginny laughed "Come off it, Percy. You are nothing but a mere fling. He cannot marry you, ever..so you .."

"Says the common whore who flings herself at Marcus with every chance she gets! Guess what, princess?! He doesn't want you! He never has and he never will! So YOU should just get back to whatever flock of unsuspecting fools you cavort with because you and Marcus will never happen! He and I are together whether you like it or not!"

Furiously, Molly slapped Percy clear across the cheek, leaving a large handprint on his delicate face. "You always have to ruin everything for Ginny, don't you?! She is the one who is truly deserving of the prince's hand, not a lowly, scruffy scarecrow! You can revel in your small victory today, for it is your last! I have spoken with their majesties and Ginny is sure to be his bride!"

Percy paled in fright at her exclamation. ''Wh-what?"

Molly cruelly smiled, as did Ron and Ginny.

"You see, dear boy, I've wormed my way into their confidence and convinced them she was a wonderful candidate to be his future queen. They figure since their son is too stubborn to look for one on his own, they'd help him along. With vouching from many other lords and ladies plus last night's ball, it's official. I would have gotten to him eventually, but by a stroke of luck, you got to him before me. Why the hell do you think I've put with this...relationship...for as long as I have, hm? Oh yes, I knew you two were more than just friends. As of now, you're no longer needed."

Percy stood there flabbergasted. His mother had dropped an avalanche on him. 'There is no way Marcus could have known about this..he would have told me.'

She continued "From now on, you are no longer allowed to see him. Your means of communication have been severed and you will be locked up in your room during his next visit...which is soon."

Ginny cackled at the shaking boy "I told you that you would kiss your relationship goodbye!"

"Now off to your room. Petrificus totalus !'' Percy fell backwards, frozen. Molly calmly levitated him towards his room, setting him down on the bed. Disabling the charm, she confiscated his wand, left the room, locking and silencing the door from the outside. 'Just in case...' Triumphantly, the matriarch swaggered her way down the hall.

Percy ran up to the door, banging on the polished wood and yelling "Let me out of here, you horrible bitch! Let me out! Let me out! Let me...out...'' he sunk to his knees as tears welled up in his eyes. Looking up, he saw Hermes was missing. There was no chance of communication whatsoever.

'What am I going to do? I'm trapped...and..and..' he sighed. 'It's hopeless. Bill and Charlie can't hear me, they're on a business trip with Dad. They'll be gone until August 15th. And the twins are always off with Lee. I'm completely stuck. I just hope somewhere out there...someone will know something's wrong.'

Several weeks later at Dragonheart Castle, a worried prince was pacing back and forth inside his room.

''Mate, calm down. I'm sure he's just busy, you know how his mother is.'' Adrian tried to placate Marcus, who was staring out the window, hoping for a speckled owl to appear.

"Two weeks, Pucey. Two weeks and not a word from Percy. I'm telling you, something is wrong! He won't abandon any sort of correspondence without giving me notice!"

Lucian queried everyone "Am I the only here who thinks that soon after he stopped writing, your parents decided to fix you up with Ginny?''

Flint stilled as everyone else exchanged looks. Two weeks before; Marcus's parents announced, much to his chagrin, that they chose a bride for him and it was none other than Ginny Weasley-their reasoning was that she was eloquent, mannerly, charismatic...everything that was sought for a future queen. He was beyond livid..noting the multiple things he destroyed once he left the throneroom. Tonks threatened to stun him if he didn't calm down, he'd draw too much attention.

In a deadly tone, he replied "I believe that is exactly why Percy isn't writing. That disgusting slut and her foul mother are behind all this, I'm sure of it. Luckily for me, I have a meeting over there shortly."

"Marcus, I know it's justified, but don't commit murder to get him back." Luna supplied, her eyes clear this time around.

"Why the hell not?"

"The caged bird remains in the tallest tower." In Lunaspeak, that means he is safe, but locked away in his room. Nodding, Marcus readied himself to apparate to the Weasley home.

Meanwhile, Percy was up in his room, searching for a way to free himself without magical means. He's spent two weeks wallowing in self pity.

Going through a few trunks, Percy mused 'I can't just lay around anymore and let her take Marcus. I know Mother will resort to any means necessary since he won't love Ginny on his own. I have to find it. I swiped this from the Twins years ago...maybe by the grace of Merlin, it'll work.' Underneath a few blankets, he found it- a bow and arrow set with a bundle of rope. Old-fashioned as it sounds, the twins have used this method to escape from their bedroom before they got their wands.

It hasn't been used in years and he prays that it'll hold. 'Now, I hope I'm doing this right..'

He tied the opposite rope end to the heavy chest of drawers. Lining up the arrowhead with the tree in the near distance, he shot the arrow into the old oak. Tugging on the taut line, Percy saw it was safe. The rope sloped downward at an angle, so he'd be going down fast and will have to jump to avoid slamming into the tree.

Placing the sliding gear onto the rope, he took a deep breath "Here goes nothing.." and jumped from his perch. Three-quarters of the way down, he jumped down, remembering to tumble. Shaking his curls free of grass blades, he righted himself, yanked the arrow from the tree and crept towards the house. Luckily, he saw that Ron had left a while ago, so that was one less person to catch him. Molly and Ginny were still inside, so he had to be careful.

Tiptoeing towards the kitchen window, he peered inside. Big-bitch and Little-bitch were talking over a single tall glass of pumpkin juice. ''All you have to do is give him this over lunch. One sip and he'll be yours." she smiled, pouring a vial containing mother-of-pearl liquid into the juice.

'That's Amortentia!' Percy gasped, as the most advanced love potion was going to be used on the prince. They really meant business.

They left the kitchen, taking the glass with them. In Percy's assumption, they were going to the parlor. With catlike grace, Percy crept his way through the backdoor, slithering from corner to corner as he went upstairs to search for his wand. Downstairs, Molly was in the parlor, checking her hair.

"Alright Ginny, I will be in town to pick up a cake for our celebration. Be sure he drinks that potion. It's impossible that you should fail this time. Percy's locked away in his room until your father and brothers come home. We'll announce you and Marcus are together and they're sure to accept it. They'll be none the wiser."

Kissing her favorite child on her forehead, she turned on her heels, leaving the house.

Ginny smiled to herself 'Finally. I'll be Mrs. Ginevra Molly Flint, princess and future Queen of Dragonheart. That has a nice ring to it.. A knock was heard at the door. 'Perfect. Now to lure you into the final trap.'

Stealthily hiding behind a corner with his wand in hand, Percy watched as Ginny led Marcus to the parlor, false smiles and all. Taking a seat, Marcus eyed the vixen as she set his food in front of him.

''Much better than the dining room this time, more casual...don't you agree?"

Forcing himself to play along, he replied "Of course. May I ask you something?"

"You may."

"Where is Percy? We haven't spoken in days."

She shrugged, nonchalantly replying "No clue. He might be in town. He's been acting awfully strange lately. It's starting to worry Mum."

"I see..."

"Anyway, would you like some pumpkin juice? It's fresh from the fields."

"I don't see why not, thank you." He took the glass and lifted it to his lips, Ginny waiting in anticipation of that first sip.

'I don't think so!' Percy flicked his wand and a loud crash sounded in the hallway.

Ginny jumped and turned around. "Ginny, what was that noise?"

"I-I'm not sure...I think the Twins left some time-release prank active again. Let me check." As she walked away, Marcus casually dumped half the glass into the potted plant beside his chair. He wasn't foolish. He knew not to take anything they give him so this would give her the perfect illusion. Royals also knew how to act a certain way with company and act he shall.

Returning from the hall, Ginny voiced "Apparently it was only a vase left too close to the edge of a table. Honestly, you think someone would know not to place anything crystal on such a small surface.'' she grinned as she sat next to him, noticing his glass was half empty. She inwardly squealed 'Brilliant! You're as good as mine!'

Percy was peeking through the door she carelessly forgot to close, watching the entire scene. "I see you're quite thirsty, how about you finish it all?"

Marcus smiled, replying in a sultry tone "I'd like to savor it. I believe I'll be needing it after a much-needed snog. Of course, I'll need someone to be an extra pair of lips." Ginny smiled, twirling a lock of her hair as she averted her eyes, attempting to be demure.

Marcus directed his eyes to the parlor door, seeing Percy was there. With a free hand, he raised it to his lips, winking.

'So he didn't drink it...thank Merlin!'

Ginny whispered lowly ''How about we get in a little practice, my prince?"

"Of course, my future queen." Giggling, she settled herself into his lap, leaning in to kiss him until a flash of red caught her eye.

Burning with a mixture of anger and astonishment, she yelled "What the hell are you doing here?! How did you get out?! I thought Mum had you sealed away!"

Drawling, he replied ''Oh, she did..but I escaped anyway. No matter of yours how I did it."

She scoffed "Oh well then. Marcus drank the pumpkin juice and..'' she pulled him to his feet, placing his muscular arm around her waist. "...he's mine now. And there's nothing you can do about it."

Percy feigned heartbreak as Ginny found herself unexpectedly at wandpoint.

Marcus had the tip pressing into her throat, speaking as calm as can be "Actually, my dear...he can. I never drank that bewitched swill you provided me."

She gaped "H-How? It's halfway gone!"

Percy snorted "Not that it's any of your concern. Incarcerous !" Ropes sprung forth from the tip of his wand, encircling Ginny.

Percy stepped over, whistling a joyful tune as he eyed a fuming redhead. With one hand, he pushed her onto the floor. Walking over to the table, he cast a preservation and containment charm. "This will be evidence." Marcus grinned, snaking an arm around Percy's slender waist.

"I believe we'll be going now. I will let you go...but you'll have to explain to Mum how your precious prince got away. Farewell..." he mockingly waved before he freed Ginny and apparated with Flint and the glass.

Laying on the floor, Ginny was panicking 'Oh no...what now?! I can't possibly tell Mum I fucked up! He's wise to us tampering the juice and they have what's left! Wait. I'll just say he downed the entire thing..yeah...I'll dump the food and say he loved everything. If she asks why he's not here...I'll think of something.'

Grabbing the plate, Ginny rushed off towards the kitchen. A minute later, Molly alerted her presence. "Ginny, I'm home!" The matriarch sauntered off to the kitchen, a cakebox in hand. Beaming, she asked "Well, my dear? How did it go?"

Looking up from the sink, she smiled "It was splendid, Mother. He drank the entire glass. The potion worked. We kissed!"

"Oh, that is wonderful!" she hugged her daughter, seeing her plans weren't foiled. "Where is he?"

"He's off picking out an engagement ring. He wants to get me one fit for a queen!" Molly gasped, this day just kept getting better and better.

Meanwhile, back at the castle, Marcus and Percy headed inside to meet his friends.

"Percy, what happened?" Graham queried, as he was also worried about him.

"Mum and those little shits locked me in my room, removed my owl and took my wand. I had no way out. Thankfully...with a few handy trinkets I stole from the twins years ago; I left through the window, snuck in and stole my wand."

"His mum put something in my drink, I suspect it was Amortentia, yes?" Flint glanced to Percy, who nodded.

"Yeah, Mum poured a vialful in his glass. Luckily, he didn't drink it. Marcus, you're quite the actor, making Ginny believe she succeeded."

"But you're the one who incarcerated her and kept the glass as evidence.''

"You did? Good...your dad's gonna need that." Tonks replied, glaring at the glass.

Marcus sighed "Oh, shit. My dad. Percy...we need to tell them."

Percy frowned, knowing the time has come. "Alright, Marcus. Let's go."

They left their friends behind, who worried over how Aurelius would take the news. Up in the king's private office sat Aurelius and his wife, chatting over how his meeting with Ginny was going.

Knocking was heard on his door.

''Enter." Marcus and Percy crossed the threshold, surprising them both.

"Marcus, dear...why aren't you with Ginny?"

"Mum, I hate her."

Aurelius narrowed his eyes "Son, that is no way to speak about a young lady...his sister."

Percy interjected "With all due respect, your highness...Ginny is not what she seems. You don't live with her, she is truly a terrible person."

"How is that?"

"For one...she tried giving him Amortentia, my mother poured it inside his glass." he set the evidence on the table in front of Aurelius and Seraphine who gaped.

"Father, let Severus test it if you don't believe us."

The king snarled "Oh, I will. Lulu!"

The orange-garmented house elf arrived with a 'pop'. "Yes, King Aurelius?"

"Take this to Severus and tell him to search for Amortentia.''

''Yes, sir." she grabbed the glass and disappeared. "What a disappointment. We'll have to find you another suitable partner."

"Father, I already have one.."

"Who?" He watched Marcus take Percy's hand into his.

Seraphine pointed out "Now Marcus, you know you can't be with him. It's going against tradition."

Marcus scoffed in disbelief "It's always tradition with you. Our family has been following it for as long as we've ruled...what's wrong with actually marrying a man I love?" Percy blushed at that. Marcus said he loved him. "So what if it takes a little longer for guys to have children? We still can produce an heir. My blood will still course through its veins."

"How can you expect us to break something that has been working for over a thousand years?"

"How can you expect me to be unhappy for the rest of my life? You honestly can't believe every Flint was happy in their marriage. I know for a fact quite a few flew on my team and had to surrender their own happiness just for the sake of familial duty. You got lucky...why can't I? I've been hurting for a long time. I can't stand those women flocking around me and I hate the fact you tried pairing me off with a vindictive bitch behind my back! I can't live like that, you can but don't expect me to! I'd rather give up the throne before I ever agree to marrying someone I don't love or even hate!"

The king and queen stared in shock. No Flint had ever threatened to abandon their title in their family's history, except to hand it down or by death. If he did, that would spell the end of their monarchy and Aurelius would be damned to let that happen. Truly, he knew his son's male friends were gay and still loved them like they were his own. If he thought about it, he could never ignore the light in Marcus's eyes every time he'd mention Percy.

This Weasley also had the courage to come forth and save his son from contamination. And the way Marcus was holding onto his hand for dear life...he really loved Percy. The Flints have indeed had several secretly middle class people wed into their line, even a lower class one centuries ago...what would be wrong with the prince marrying a male? It would be something new to add to their history.

Aurelius sighed before locking eyes with Marcus, giving his decision "I see that you feel this strongly about Percy. If not, you wouldn't have threatened to end our rule. You may marry Percy someday but I expect more than one heir from you."

Marcus grinned in excitement "Thank you, Father!" he hugged the equally-towering man before heading back to Percy.

"You said you loved me..."

Flint responded by kissing him softly. "I do.."

"I...I love you too." Percy admitted, gazing into the face he loved so much. Seraphine smiled warmly at the display while Aurelius lightly smirked. Marcus nuzzled into Percy's neck as he embraced him. One thing did worry him though...were Ginny, Molly and Ron going to walk free?

"Now Percy..." They broke apart to see Aurelius gazing at them. "...will you now explain to me why I never saw you at the Malfoy gala?"

Percy nodded. "Well...the whole thing is going to take a while to explain."

"We have time."

Told you this would be eventful. :P What you think? :D Will Molly, Ron and Ginny be sent up the river or does Percy have something else in mind? Tune in next time to see! :D