Bubbles was in the garden when she hear her name being called. She looked up, to look in every direction. Finally finding who said her name, she walked to her.
"Yes, Emily?" Bubbles said with the kindest smile.
"Sorry to disturb you, my lady, but it seems that the prince of the South wants to meet with you." Emily said.
Bubbles was fine with meeting him but she was hoping to see Butch today. It's been awhile since she's seen him. She missed him so.
But having the prince here, it's been getting difficult. It was getting to her how much time she was spending with her.
When she first met him, she ended up falling asleep and ended up waking in bed. She hoped he didn't carry her there...
Once she found the prince she took a seat across from him. Stephen set up a little place with sweets and a cup of tea.
"I heard you like tea and sweets." Stephen said with a kind smile.
Odd she doesn't remember telling him she likes these things.
"Who has told you this?" Taking a sip of her tea.
"Your maid has." He said calmly.
'Remember to tell Emily not to tell him these things' she noted. She felt weird that he knew this little thing like this when her own father doesn't.
Once she finished her tea, she excuses herself. Just as she began to walk away. She walked around the castle and then to the gates finally choosing to go after the little debate in her head. Coming up to the gate she looked up to see the man looking back shaking his hand no.
She got little sad, she didn't want to break this promise. She didn't want to break any promise to Butch. She left him for so long, he might have been all alone when his parents died...
"Open the gates!" A familiar voice called out.
Stephen!
"Anytime the princess would like to see the town, grant it. Under my approval." Stephen called out once more.
Bubbles was just shocked. He just gave her the one wish she had since she was young. She could leave at anytime. She could see Butch! The town! The landscape that bewildered her when she was younger. She can run and be free from this life of never ending of do this and do that.
The gates were open. Bubbles smiled widely, she was so happy. She be able to she Butch.
Before the gates even opened widely she speed walked through them. So was so happy! The first thing she wanted todo is tell Butch and the others. She couldn't wait.
She was in town now, she had Stephen with her. He said 'this would be a great time to see the city.' So she let him tag along. She began to move forward to Butch's place. She was about half way there before she realized Stephen was till following her around.
She had to get him off her tail. She can't let him know about the secret hideout. She walled through the crowd. After awhile she could hear Stephen call out to her. Bubbles just went on her way.
Bubbles took a quick stop at the bakery to buy some bread. On her way out, she ran into Boomer.
"It's nice to see you again, Boomer." She said smiling.
The sudden voice calling to him, startled him.
"Oh..." He said sighing heavily. "I'm glad it was you princess and not the guards." Boomer said smiling.
"Oh! Here this is for you." Handing Boomer a slice of bread.
"Thank you, princess." He said a playful wink.
"Uhhh...umm.. Boomer?" She asked shyly.
"Hmm?" Boomer hummed while eating his food.
"... Can you take me to see Butch again?" She asked looking at the ground.
"... Hmm do you have the proper clothing? Weapon? Skills? Do you have the power to come and see the mighty Butch?" Boomer said in a dramatic way.
"Uhhh.. I guess not.." She got a little sad.
"I'm just teasing you, don't worry, little blue." He said quickly.
After that, he walked her to the hideout. She was getting a little nervous, what if he thinks she's never coming back? What if he doesn't what her there? So many questions came to her that made her even more nervous.
"Don't worry, he would love to see you." Boomer look over with a smile.
Bubbles blushes, "wh-what?" She stuttered.
Boomer chuckled.
"I think Butch would love to see you. He would definitely like that you didn't break your promise." Boomer said with a smile.
"Thats good to know." The blond girl said with relief. "So, how did you meet Butch?" She asked.
"Thats some question.. Well it was when we were about 3 and i just got to the village from a crossed the forest. He saw i needed help and he did. We stayed friends since then." Boomer explained the past.
"That was sweet of him to help you." Bubbles said with a little smile.
"It was," he said with a little smile. "He's a really good friend to have..."
"Truly is,i known him for a few years when we were little, but they were the happiest ones." Bubbles said looking at Boomer.
"Yea... We're here." The blond male said.
Without knowing it the talked all the way there.
Bubbles thought the talk was very nice. She got to know Boomer better and heard about Butch when he was little. He was a kind little boy. Bubbles smiled at that thought. He was kind even before she met him.
"Oi, Butch. Someones here to see you." Boomer said smirking.
Butch turn and saw Bubbles. At first he looked happy then looked furious. He turned to Boomer, "How can you bring her here of all days! Idiot!"
Butch turned to Bubbles and said, "Bubbles, you need to go with Brick. I need to wait for... someone..."
Bubbles was sad but he has things to do himself. It wasn't his fault, it's hers for not coming the last two days.
On their was out, Bubbles run into a man, a tall man. Definitely taller than her, maybe taller than Butch. She only caught a quick glance before Brick tugged her arm to continue moving.
"Who was that man?" Bubbles asked in confusion.
"A man that should become of any concern." Brick said bluntly.
Brick and Bubbles didn't have a word-y convocation. He seems to be less talkative than Butch, and he said so little... Butch has such different friends. Each one acts and speaks ( when they actually do speak) differently. All her maids act the same but Emily.
Little later on she sees Stephen walking around still looking for her. She looked at Brick and said she got it from here and handed him the baked goods. Then she walked to Stephen when she thought Brick was gone.
Finding her way to Stephen, she didn't want to see the outcome from leaving him. Bubbles was worried. She didn't want Stephen to back down on what he said earlier today.
She surely wished for him not to take that chance away from her.
"Bubbles!~" Stephen finally finding her.
"Hello prince of the- uhff." Bubbles was saying before she get hugged by the odd prince.
"Wha-what are y-y-you doing?" Bubbles blushed.
"I was so worried..." Stephen said in a worried tone
Stephen was so close that she could feel his heart beat, the fast heart beat that made her feel a little guilty.
He hugged her for a very long time, people were beginning to stare at her. She began to feel awkward. Even if he's her fiancé, she only knew him for a day or two. He hugged her like he knew her for years and lost her forever for this unknown reason.
She began to tug on him to pull away. Stephen jolted a little when he realized that he was hugging her for a long time. He bolted back, with a light but dark blush on his face.
"I- I'm sorry, p-princess Bubbles" Stephen shuttered out.
She did not say a word but began to walk to the castle.
"Princess! I must warn you, the streets are not a safe place for a beautiful lady at these hours, its best to walk with a man." He said as he caught up with her.
"Do as you must..." She said barely above a whisper.
Bubbles now had a lot on her mind. The hug, the strange man, and Butch. She's gonna have to try harder to be there for him again...