Packing For A Trip Part 3
"Children, please return home," Queen Miranda said. "your father has a very important piece of news to tell the entire family!"
James put the dazzleball which was in the shape of a football away and ran to join his mother & sisters, "Brilliant!" he exclaimed, racing off to the royal parlor.
Once the entire family was gathered in the royal parlor, King Roland then delivered his news.
"Children," King Roland said. "you remember my old friend, King Caradoc, do you not?"
"Yes, we do." Amber, James, and Sofia answered in unison.
"Well," King Roland announced. "he & his family are coming here on official royal business with their jester, their knights, Lady-in-Waiting, Chamberlain, and their knights' faithful squires."
"That's great, Daddy," Amber exclaimed. "what kind of royal business will be conducted anyway?"
"Your father & King Caradoc will be signing an important peace treaty between Enchancia & Kippernium." Queen Miranda answered Amber.
"When will they arrive?" Sofia asked, she was very eager to meet her favorite squires, Jane and Gunther as well as her favorite knights from Kippernium, Sir Ivon Mackay and Sir Theodore Boarmaster.
"They will be arriving here tomorrow morning while the three of you are at school." King Roland answered Sofia.
Back at Kippernia Castle in the kitchen, 14-year-old Drake Gardener & 15-year-old Jethro Junior were helping 13-year-old Verbena Salter pack food for the royal party.
"Milk." Pepper said, tossing the container to Smithy.
"Milk." Smithy said, tossing the container to Rake.
"Milk." Rake said, putting the container into the basket.
Since the deviled eggs were delicate, Pepper put them into the basket herself.
"Boar meat." Pepper said, tossing the container to Smithy.
"Boar meat." Smithy said, tossing the container to Rake.
"Boar meat." Rake said, putting the container into the basket.
"Chicken." Pepper said, tossing the container to Smithy.
"Chicken." Smithy said, tossing the container to Rake.
"Chicken." Rake said, putting the container into the basket.
The Lady-in-Waiting came down into the royal kitchen.
"Pepper, I think we have enough food for our journey." Lady Adeline Turnkey said sternly.
"Yes, my lady." Pepper said.
Over in Jester's bedroom, Jane was helping her 15-year-old jingly hatted friend locate his puppets.
"I found your puppets for you, Jester." Jane said, handing the puppets off.
"Champion," Jester exclaimed. "oh, thank you, Jane!"
9-year-old Prince Cuthbert raced into Jester's bedroom with his bag in hand.
"Hurry it up you two," the young prince said impatiently. "everybody else is ready to go already."