A/N- Wassup? It be TOBN here with a new chapter of the Royals!

So this story is getting good feedback. I am pretty happy with it! So thanks!

This chapter, we reveal the first secret of the kingdom, and some hints revolving to other characters' secrets. Are ya ready? [Aye, Captain! Lol..Spongebob...]

Shoutouts to...

MBAV fan66- Yes! I did get Bertrum from Jessie on Disney! I was watching on vacation, which was when I was thinking of this story, which was when Bertrum was created. Oh, the tiny inspirations in life. This is one of those stories that I will enjoy writing because it is so scandalous, and it isn't even funny. Jokes! Thanks for the review fanfic buddy!

123456789vampire- Aw! Thank you for the compliment. I am glad you enjoy all my stories. I do too ;) Anyway, I hereby say you, 123456789vampire, are correct about the Rorica pairing. It is done! Jokes! This is just getting started. And everyone is worried about Benny and where his whereabouts are...it will all be explainable soon. Thanks for the review!

funkybananas47- I know right? Mysterious Benny sounds really hot and awesome. It is not even funny how much fangirling I am doing over this...thanks for the review!

Anyway, let us get started, shall we?

ENJOY!

The Royals: Chapter 2: The Affair

Ethan whisked through the backyard and into the forest behind his home. He pulled up his hood as he dashed through, the twigs and sticks slightly crunching below his feet and every step he took. He stopped for breaths every now and then before he came to the heart of the forest. A rustling sound bristled behind some bushes as Ethan looked around in the treeless part of the forest. He took a breath and began to sing a well known lullaby Ethan made up. The kingdom used it for when they told stories to their children, but no one sung it for reasons Ethan sung it.

"Down, beneath the willow tree, a boy and girl will meet." His smooth and majestic voice bounced through the forest silently. Ethan continued.

"At the brink of night, when moon shines high, they find their love, not seen." He sang as he continued, hoping for a certain voice to come back.

"The boy, with hair as dark as night, the girl whose heart is gold," Ethan paused, waiting for a voice. And it came at last. A soft and gentle voice answered back to Ethan's voice, harmonizing with Ethan.

"And when their hands might intertwine..." Ethan held the note along with the girl who came from the bushes as they linked hands meaningfully.

"The life they know so far behind." They finished off. Ethan and the girl leaned in close, their noses barely touching. The girl smiled.

"I am glad you came here Prince Ethan." She said softly, brushing against Ethan's chest to curtsey in front of him. Ethan smile fondly at the girl.

"Sarah," He started off, staring into Sarah's eyes. "My name is Ethan, not Prince, nor..." He paused to smile. "King." Sarah's eyes widened as she understood what Ethan meant. She laughed as happily as she could as she kissed Ethan with great pleasure.

"Ethan.." She moaned in between kisses. Ethan smiled as he nodded. "Sarah, 'tis true. I shall become your leader." He proudly said. Sarah's smile faltered as her brown eyes lowered to the ground. Ethan frowned slightly.

"Is there something wrong, my sweet?" He asked subtly. He couldn't understand how there was anything to be afraid of. Sarah's eyes shot back up to meet his as he shook her head quickly, bowing swiftly.

"No...alas, there might be something I should tell you..." She said sadly. Ethan looked at her, awaiting an answer. "Go on my love. What is it you wish?" He asked. The words stirred through Sarah's mind as she sighed heavily.

"Ethan...I am afraid that I cannot go public with our relationship if you are to become King."She said quietly. Ethan sighed, stroking her cheek affectionately. "Sarah," He begun. "You know I don't mind what you choose when it comes to our relationship. I don't mind if you keep it secret what you truly desire. As long as you are mine as I am yours." He said, kissing her cheek as tears rolled down her face.

"I-I am sorry Ethan. I promise, I will tell you one day what I have been keeping. I am sorry." She sobbed into Ethan's shoulder. Ethan stroked her back softly as he nodded.

"I understand my beautiful. I understand." He said softly, hugging her as tight as he could. In all fair means, Ethan was slightly scared to find out what secret Sarah was hiding. If she hid it from him for so long, he knew something might be up. Something must be wrong.

"...Ethan..? Ethan, are you there?" She asked. "Did I anger you?" She asked. Ethan quickly shook his head.

"No." He said quickly. "You never anger me." He added. Sarah nodded meekly as Ethan ran his fingers through her hair. "But I am worried about you my dear. A secret from me could mean so much. Do...is there someone else?" He asked suddenly. Sarah gave a lighthearted laugh, that easily broke tension between everyone.

"No! Of course not. No other man would want me..." She sniffled a bit. Ethan shook his head as he hugged Sarah tightly.

"The Prince, soon to be King, of Vania [Made up place I think] loves you. If that is the case, any fine man would be at your feet my dear. And when you marry me, you will be the leader of this land, ruling alongside me-"

"Fox."

The one word suddenly popped out of the blue. Ethan knew he heard of it before, most likely in History class when his father was teaching him. But alas, it was pretty late at night, and Ethan's mind was dreary of thinking right now. Ethan rose an eyebrow at Sarah.

"I don't understand." He said. Sarah looked away from Ethan sadly. "I know you may not understand right now my sweet, because it is late and your mind is not in proper function to think," She said, giggling a little. Ethan rolled his eyes as a smiled formed to his face. Sarah continued.

"But you will soon. Then you may question our relationship." She said. That is when it hit Ethan like a brick.

"Fox. As in...Sir Jerald Fox. Your father is in the Fox Kingdom. And that is..." Sarah sighed, tears rolling down her face as she answered her loved one.

"Yes. As in the arch enemy of the Morgan Kingdom." She spat the name out as if she hated to be part of her own kingdom. Ethan stood in astonished silence, the thoughts swirling.

"Is this why that you never wanted to meet outside the forest? For fear that we would get caught and torn apart?" He asked, his voice barely a whimper. Sarah nodded, not making eye contact with the sullen prince.

"Yes. I...I am Princess of Serenia." She said softly, hating how the words spoke. Ethan's eyes lowered, recalling the classes and lessons he had been taught to about the relationships of each country.

As you may know, the countries of Serenia and Vania were once one country and are ruled by two different kingdoms. The Vanians [The people of Vania] were under rule of the Morgan Kingdom. While in Serenia, the Serenians [The people of Serenia] were under rule of the Fox Kingdom. Sarah's father, Sir Jerald Fox, and Ethan's father, Sir Ross Morgan, have been at each others' backs since they graduated. They used to be very close, best friends in fact. But when an argument came upon the two, determining the marriage of a fine women, the two had split apart. The women was now married to Sir Jerald. Yes, Sir Ross loved his wife to world's end. But the conflict and words shared between the two had driven them apart, splitting the Fox Kingdom and the Morgan Kingdom into complete rivalry. A barrier was built in between the two countries, splitting the two kingdoms apart for as long as they lived. The two men had stayed with their families, occasionally backstabbing each other. It was tragic, but as King Ross said, it had to be done.

All these thoughts were mixed into Ethan's mind as he looked into his lover's eyes. His whole image of her was shattered. But his heart beat for her. His heart wanted to love her.

And so he grabbed Sarah tightly and kissed her. She was shocked at first, but eventually kissed back, her fragile heart mending itself at the touch of her lover. They broke apart, panting for air as Ethan smiled.

"I love you my dear. And no rivalry shall tear us apart." He said with great pleasure. Sarah smiled as Ethan linked their hands together.

"Two kingdoms, the Prince of Vania and the Princess of Serenia. Our wedding is gonna be strange." Sarah said.

And the tension broke as Ethan laughed with her, the sorrows drowning in their joy.

They stayed in the forest for hours, laughing and recalling memories that they had shared together. When they first met in the forest at the same night, the night they made their lullaby, and the night they shared their first kiss. It was extraordinary, the story of their young love.

Alas, time sped and it was time for Ethan and Sarah to return. Ethan had one more question for Sarah.

"If you are the Princess of Serenia, how did you overcome the barrier that splits Vania and Serenia?" He asked. Sarah smiled as she pulled up the hood on her cloak. She placed her index finger on Ethan's lips and smiled.

"A little hiding and stealth. Shh." She said, making Ethan smile as he briskly kissed her once more.

"I love you." He said. "'Till next time." He added. Sarah nodded, saying nothing as she whisked into the depths of the forest once more.

Ethan was left with a smile as he too wandered back to his own home, sleep wanting to consume him as the dim, morning sun followed.

A/N- And that is the Romeo and Juliet of the Morgan Kingdom? What will happen next? Tune in next time!

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