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

So last chapter, we revealed a huge secret with Ethan and an even bigger one with Sarah. What did you all think? I myself with you all, thought of Romeo and Juliet. It is nice. But is it really? It is the hard knock life for some people...

In this chapter, we see what Benny's secret is. Hm...I wonder what?

Anyway, on to some shoutouts, huh?

MBAV fan66- I hope so too! But to be honest, maybe Ethan did gain stubbornness...who knows? He is the leader. But he will still have the golden heart we love about our lovable Ethan. He is really nice...and cute...damn. More fangirling on me. Shame TOBN! Shame! Lol! And yeah! You go Ethan! Follow your heart! Follow every rainbow! Follow YOUR DREAMS! Jokes! Thanks for the review fanfic buddy!

123456789vampire- I hope so as well! It would be really nice of them, am I right? And love with a tragic death...it is sweet yet sad at the same time. "Romeo? Where art thou Romeo?" Lol! Thanks for the review!

funkybananas47- Hmm...hints? Maybe like YOU ARE GONNA FIND OUT IN THIS CHAPTER! HINT HINT WINK WINK! *ahem* Now where was I? Oh yes. I might give you a clue. Lol! Thanks for the review and continue to like the story! Or continue to continue to like this story. Or..you know what I mean!

And with that, let's get started! Shall we? Make sure ye drop a royal review, and have a merry reading session! That did not make sense...

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The Royals: Chapter 3: Midnight In The Marketplace

Benny went to his room first, silence lurking through the shadowed halls. By now, the youngest prince knew that everyone had left the dinner table and went on to the regular things that they did. So it was the perfect time for Benny to leave to the marketplace.

He knew he already told his parents, but not necessarily he wanted to leave the marketplace when they were awake. No, he was not leaving the world he knew forever, but at least wanted to wander the lands until the dusk at dawn. So Benny had to make sure he packed wisely.

He packed his coins and placed it into a leather satchel. It was brown and was torn up in some places, but in other words, it was perfect and had been a regular traveling companion on Benny's many secret adventures. He slipped out of his black tunic and put on a hunter green one, one that had a hood stitched into the back. Small black engravings wrapped around the fabric as Benny combed his hair a bit.

He was ready.

Benny opened the big window in his room, a soft breeze entering his room. He put his hand to the back of his clothes and pulled out the hood. It slipped on perfectly, covering his emerald green eyes. He looked back, making sure no one was watching, and he swiftly jumped out onto a tree. He reached his hand to close the window, the window thudding quietly. He smiled mischievously as he started to climb down.

He finally landed on the grass, his feet brushing against the floor. He then whisked off, traveling around the manor and walking on the path that led to the marketplace.

The marketplace was a regular go-to place for Benny, him always sneaking out in the middle of nights to clear his mind. And as he walked along the gravel floor, it sure looked like a time to clear his mind.

He was used to being a rebellious and devious boy, knowing the hidden places of the kingdom like the back of his mind. And he also was the kind of guy who never talked to anyone. He knew that, and people he knew would know as well when he met them. But now that Ethan was to be king, he couldn't help but feel...drawn out. He was worried what was to happen to him. Ethan was alive and truly is king. So now there would be no use for him or Rory. Rory could actually get somewhere, but Benny? He didn't know how he would feel, just a prince, never a king. He didn't want to be king, but he never wanted royalty.

He turned a corner, trees drawing past him as he finally reached his destination. It was a smooth walk, so he was happy nothing went wrong.

Benny walked into the silent marketplace, not many people buzzing through the booths. Bars and many stores lined the streets, and many booths were scattered around the whole place. Benny secured the hood on his face and he went inside a bar.

The bar was a new scene from the dark and eerie marketplace. Lights swarmed, gamblers were buzzing, and music from a piano blared. It was rather the busy scene. It must've been a busy night. Benny walked through the crowds and sat at the bar table. He pulled out three pieces of silver and looked at the bartender.

"One beer please." Benny said gruffly, his voice low and raspy. The bartender didn't recognize Benny from under his hood as he poured him a drink. Benny took it and gulped it down clean, his brain pounding from all the lights and his tongue feeling the bitter taste of alcohol. Benny slid the cup to the bartender and nodded in satisfaction. The bartender shot him a smile as Benny sighed, his mind wanting more. In defeat, Benny slipped another piece of silver.

"A glass of red wine." He said, aiming for something more healthier. The bartender nodded as he took the silver and replaced it with a goblet of wine. The surface of the wine shined against the lights as Benny took a small sip. He looked around the bar when a young maiden, no older than 18, walked up to him. More like staggered. Her gown swooped against the floor as she flashed a smile to Benny.

"Hey darling." She said, her words slurring. "Wanna dance?" Benny shook his head, saying nothing as he sipped his wine some more. The girl smiled as she sat beside him.

"Oh come on! Don't be shy. Would you care for a dance?" She said. Benny said nothing in response as he felt a hand on his hood. He looked at the girl square in the eyes, his voice finally scratching out.

"Hands off." He said rather rudely. The girl drew her hand back, laughing. "Oh come on! You must be an angel hiding underneath a hood." She said. Benny stood up, growling.

"I'm not interested." He said sourly. "Now good riddance miss. I must be on my way." He sneered, voice rising. The girl drew back as she went back to her table and Benny left, leaving his wine unfinished.

As he walked out, he went to the fruit stand and bought the apples that his mother wanted. He paid for them and slipped them in his satchel. He sighed, hands dug in his pocket. It must have been no later than three in the morning, and he had at least two more hours here before leaving. His family woke up at seven sharp, and he mustn't be late for them. Or else the punishment would be seriously-

Before Benny could turn a corner, he slammed into a young man by accident. The young man yelped as Benny groaned. His hood had flied off and his eyes were revealed. Benny ignored it, standing up slowly as he dusted off his clothes. The young man scrambled to pick up the flowers he had dropped. Benny slipped his hood back on and helped the man up, staring into his brown eyes.

He was a young man, no taller or shorter than Benny. He had frazzled, light brown hair that was bounced around the place. His blood red tunic shined off the starry night sky, the moon's beams bouncing off them. The man knew he could get up on his own, but he took the offer of aid as he grabbed Benny's hand and pulled himself up. Benny sighed, handing him the flowers.

"My deepest regards sir." Benny said. The young man shook his head as he shined a toothy smile at unknown prince.

"I believe the fault is all mine. Forgive me." He extended his hand out to Benny, a motion not familiar to Benny.

"I'm Tobias. Tobias Myoc." He said lowly, his smile contagious. Benny could catch the kindness of this man as he grinned softly, shaking his hand firmly.

"My name...is.." Benny stopped before answer. "Benjamin..Wine." He said quickly, wanting to take the words back as soon as possible. Tobias scrunched up his face in confusion as he shook his hand back uneasily.

"Benjamin Wine." He breathed out. He winked at Benny slightly. "Well Mr. Wine," He said, stifling a laugh. "When you want to tell me what your real name is, you may do so." He said, his trust in Benny slowly dying. Benny sighed, drifting off his hood as he groaned.

"Well, you are certainly intelligent, so I guess I shall trust you. I am Benjamin-" Tobias sucked in a breath, his mind whirling.

"Benjamin Morgan." He said, finishing Benny off. "Benjamin Morgan of the Morgan Kingdom. Prince of Vania." He knelt to the ground on one knee, bowing his head in reverence and respect. Benny sighed.

"This is why I don't give out my name. The praise is not necessary. I am a man likewise to you." He said modestly, allowing Tobias to stand. Tobias grinned.

"Sorry. You aren't gonna arrest me, or behead me, right?" The remark surprisingly made Benny laugh, his laugh true and heartfelt. It sent shivers down Tobias' spine.

"No." He said, breathing a little. "A true cliche they had made of the kingdom." Tobias nodded as he gripped onto the flowers. Benny finally notice them as he smiled.

"For your maiden?" He presumed, his mind drifting to the fact he had to be going. Tobias lowered his eyes to the ground in slight shame as he shook his head, the once happy man seeming a bit down all of the sudden.

"Alas your majesty, there is no maiden." He said. Benny was sullen at his response. Had she passed away?

"My condolences?" He asked, hoping it sounded like a statement more than a question. The response made a tugged smile at Tobias. "No! No...I..um...I..." He breathed a sigh as he made no eye contact with Benny.

"My desire lays not within a maiden, but in a...gentlemen." He said, closing his eyes as he awaited the slap. Benny's heart nearly stopped as a deadly silence crept through the marketplace. Benny heaved a sigh, a secret he never knew to tell.

"I...I didn't think there were people like me." He said at last. Tobias' brown eyes snapped onto the emerald ones Benny possessed.

"Y-You...you are gay?" Tobias breathed out. Benny nodded, not saying anything back to the boy. Tobias looked at Benny before he cleared his throat.

"I never knew royalty worked like that." He said at last. Benny sighed. "My family doesn't know." He answered. Tobias nodded as Benny turned to leave. Tobias' eyes widened as he placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Wait!" He exclaimed. Benny turned around and sighed. "Please not utter a word to anyone about our meeting. If must, I will meet you here tomorrow." He said, slipping a piece of silver into Tobias' hand. Tobias shook his hand as he refused.

"I don't want bribery to stay silent," Benny's eyes widened in horror of revelation. Tobias smiled softly. "But your word is safe in my mind. 'Till tomorrow night Benjamin." He said. Benny sighed. "Benny. It's Benny." He said. Tobias smiled, stroking his cheek affectionately.

"I like Benjamin better." Tobias said. A warm smile crept onto Benny's face as he nodded, grasping onto Tobias' hand that rested on his cheek.

"I concur." Benny said. "Benjamin it is. Only to you." Tobias nodded.

The two stood in silence before Tobias couldn't take it and placed a kiss on his cheek. Benny's eyes widened as he pulled back quickly. It was the first kiss a boy ever planted on him. It was..overwhelming. Tobias blushed furiously and he lowered his eyes shamefully.

"Oh...I am so sorry. My apologies you majesty. I really shouldn't have done that-"

Benny slammed his lips on Tobias' lips, kissing him thoroughly. His tongue touched his as Tobias pulled back for air, his face flushed. Tobias smiled as the clock in the marketplace crowed four bells.

"I must be going back to my mother's." He smiled at Benny. "'Till next midnight, my dear Benjamin."

And Tobias whisked away through the darkness, night engulfing him. Benny smiled, dazed as his eyes scanned the floor. A single rose laid on the stone floor from the bouquet Tobias had dropped. He picked it up and slipped it into his satchel. He smiled softly as he slipped his hood on once more, hiding his emerald eyes as he too let the night swallow him whole, on the trail that led to home.

A/N- And there you have it! This is a Benny/OC story, and that OC is a boy! Things take a spin indeed...

So next time, I will reveal yet another secret and you will just have to wait for it ;)

In the meanwhile, drop a review and thanks for reading!

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