A/N- Wassup? It be TOBN here with a new chapter for the Royals!
So last time, we left off when Ethan realized that he could still win Sarah's heart! Yay! Ethara lives? Who knows! But there is also a thief somewhere in the castle, so let's hope they fix that too. In the meanwhile, we are off to the dinner and yet ANOTHER secret revealed. Who? Read on to find out! Jokes! It is bound to get interesting from here...
Shoutouts to...
MBAV fan66- I agree. One interesting dinner indeed. And a bromance Bethan in the mix. I couldn't help it ;) But you are right; both of them are lucky they can confide in one another. So cute! thanks for the review!
123456789vampire- Good job Ross! You are da parent of the year ;) And I don't know! I guess you just have to wait and find out about the thief. I will give you a hint; Chapter 9! Yay! Anyway, thanks for the review!
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The Royals: Chapter 7: What Happens Here, Stays Here
Ethan's father paced the floors of the kingdom, panicking and worrying about the events that had happened recently.
"A thief." Samantha dreaded. "How? Why?" She said in worrisome. Ethan's father snapped at his wife suddenly. "I don't know Samantha!" He roared. "I don't fucking know!"
The room went silent as a stunning quietness crept in the halls. Samantha glared at her husband as she breathed sharply, smoothing her dress out as she glared at all three of her boys. Her eyes were cold as ice and her voice graced in stern authority.
"Boys. I am letting you invite at least one person to accompany you tonight at the grand dinner. Of course, it is completely optional, but tonight, I will allow anyone." She said. Ross looked at Samantha in shock, ready to protest when her glare cut him out. The boys nodded.
"Yes mother." They said in unison, then with a satisfying nod, she allowed the boys to exit, escorting them to the door and slamming it closed when they walked out.
Night finally dawned onto the Morgan Kingdom and Ethan had showered extra good and suited up appropriately for the once in a lifetime event. Ever since the erupt in the morning, knights and soldiers scoured the castle, looking for anything that could be suspicious about the recent robberies in the castle. Ethan had hoped they would find them soon; he didn't want to wear the crown he had at the moment. It was fairly too small, but still fit tightly around his head.
His outfit however, was stunning. He got a tailor in the marketplace and the tailor had sewn a beautiful tunic that sparkled in threads of gold and was coated in a maroon red. All in all, he looked stunning, like something that came out of a story book.
He had seen what his brothers had worn as well. Rory had a blue tunic that was lined in a beautiful bronze, and Benny was in a casual grey and black tunic that was threaded in a delicate silver that shone in the moonlight.
Ethan was ready to face what he had tried to avoid all night. He brought no date; his date was Sarah. Even if she didn't agree.
...
At the same time...
Sarah Fox spun around in her pale green dress that dropped down to the ground. She had put her hair a messy bun, even if she knew that Ethan disliked it up and would rather have it down so he could run his soft hands in her luscious hair...
Stop Sarah. You mustn't think of him right now. You will never see him again. Now to see what father wants of me... She thought as she picked up her green ribbon, wrapping it around her bun as she dashed down the stairs to meet her mother at the grand doors of the castle. She smiled at her mother, curtseyed, and ran to the carriage that would take her to, well, wherever her father wanted her to go.
When she climbed in, followed by her mother, she saw her father's piercing brown eyes that reminded Sarah so much about Ethan.
"Sarah," Her father snapped her out of her thoughts. "Are you alright? You are sickly pale." He said, frowning. Sarah nodded.
"Yes father." She responded in a small voice. "I am just deep in thought of where we are to go." She added, hinting out an answer from her father. But he just grunted, watching as the horse carriage drove out of Serenia and into a forest. Her mother sighed.
"Sarah darling, we are going to Vania to meet Sir Ross Morgan and his family. It is like...a peace treaty." She said softly. Sarah's eyes widened as she silently gasped; if they were to go to Vania, she would go to the Morgan Kingdom. And the Morgan Kingdom was where Ethan lived. And where Ethan lived was where Ethan could be found. There was Ethan.
She would see Ethan once again.
But her parents did not know the events of what had happened yet. They did not know about the relationship between Ethan and herself. She wished she had told them, but it never got to her yet. But she decided that this would be the best time to do this...now.
"Mother, father." She squeaked. "I have something to confess. I had an affair with E-"
"I know. Ethan Morgan was your lover. Ross Morgan had informed us. We are slightly disappointed, but we aren't angered." Her father said gruffly. Sarah said nothing as she saw the entrance to Vania. This was it.
This was when her life changes.
Ethan had heard the door ring and basically ran through the halls like a child to go to the dining table. She had arrived. His love. Had returned.
When he entered, he saw Benny, a boy, Rory and Erica, plus his parents. Benny was in a deep conversation that Ethan barely caught.
"This is Tobias Myoc. The gentlemen at the party. He is pretty nice, and has became my...friend." He said. Ethan recognized the name as the suitor of Benny, remembering how strange it was. By the looks of it, Ethan could tell that a confession was about to happen tonight. He hoped nothing would happen...
Erica had been introduced as Rory's girlfriend, which had surprised Ethan and Ross. Ross said nothing as Rory's smile faltered. The chef had come in the room, bringing soup and wine for everyone, placing Ethan's down first. Ethan smiled, but he waited for all the guests to arrive.
When they did, trumpets sounded and the royal family of Serenia entered the dining hall. That is where Ethan saw her.
Sarah.
She saw him too. They locked eyes for an instant, and Ethan was reminded the cruel things she had said. But he hid his sadness in a huge bundle of joy, smiling as Sarah took her place beside. They said their greetings and sat down.
They had a silent meal for a ample of time, but Rory had broken it when he began to talk about the funny times in the Morgan Kingdom, spreading laughter from around the room. Eventually, Ross Morgan and Jerald Fox had began to converse about their times in school, avoiding the girl talks as they recounted funny times.
Ethan proposed a toast as everyone cheered, drinking the wine. Ethan sipped it softly and a bitter taste lingered in his mouth. He swished it around a bit before swallowing his first alcoholic beverage, his eyesight drowsy and his palms began to sweat. He continued to talk to the families, even to Sarah, but even she noticed his paled complexion and his dreary eyes. Ethan shook his head softly to get rid of the blurred lines that he saw when Sarah rubbed his back.
"Ethan...Ethan are you alright?" Eyes were on Ethan as he faintly stood.
"Y-Yes." He said quietly, throat suddenly aching as his voice was turned raspy. "I j-just...I...excuse me." He managed to say as he walked out of the presence of the table. But his eyesight was blurry and he couldn't see, spots of darkness blocking his view as he stumbled backwards and hit his head on the edge of his chair, unconscious in an instant.
Everyone gasped in shock as Sarah was the first to run to Ethan's side. He moaned in whatever sleep he was in, his hands pale, as with his complexion. Ross checked for a pulse as Sarah had tears down her eyes.
"Baby," Sarah moaned, saying his nickname for the first time since forever. "Baby, wake up." She said. Tobias sniffed the beverage that Ethan had drunk and he frowned.
"This is poison. Literally." He said in confirmation. People around him panicked as Erica's eyes fell to the ground in shame, saying nothing.
"We need to do something." Jerald said. Fatima, the mother of Sarah, looked at Tobias.
"The poison is obviously enchanted." Tobias announced. "Sparkles rim the edges." Ross paled at the exclamation, his mind racing. "E-Enchanted? B-By who?" Tobias said nothing as Sarah smiled.
"Enchanted you say? Let's see how unoriginal this could be." She said, brushing the hair out of Ethan's eyes and kissing them, her kiss electrifying through Ethan, and had seemed to jolt his eyes open.
Everyone around them cleared as Ethan stood weakly to his feet. He looked at his family and began to cry, sobbing heavily as Sarah hugged him tightly.
"S-Someone...tried to kill me." He said through tears. "I-I consumed poison." He wailed. Benny looked at his brother's face and grieved with him. "Someone must want the throne. Someone doesn't want Ethan to rule...it must be that thief." Rory said. Erica nodded in agreement, once more saying nothing as words entered her mind.
...
"You are to stay silent. Don't interfere with my line of work, or you shall truly be cursed heavily and have the same spilled fate of the kingdom if this goes right. You are not to excuse yourself into anything. Do what you are told Erica Jones, or you are to suffer."
...
The night had dawned down as Ethan and Sarah enjoyed their rekindled relationship. Jerald and Ross had made amends, and had seemed to decline slowly on that they ever were rivals. Ethan was happy when Sarah was told they were to come again soon. A kiss goodbye and a note that read the place they always went to, and Sarah left.
When everyone left and the guests were leaving, Tobias and Benny stayed behind. The Foxes had left, and that left Ethan knowing what was to come.
"Father, mother, dear brothers. I..uh...we have an announcement." He said looking at Tobias in fear. Tobias smiled genuinely as Ross nodded. "Yes son. What is it you wish to tell us?" He asked. Benny gulped.
"I...I too have an affair." He said. Samantha smiled; she was certainly liking this whole thing. "Yes son? Who is the lovely maiden that has captured your heart?" He asked. Benny's palm sweated as he grasped hands with Tobias.
"I...I.." He squeaked. Tobias cleared his throat.
"I love your son. And he loves me." He admitted. Benny nodded.
"WHAT?!" Ross yelled.
A/N- Ooh! Things have been revealed! And Ethan had been poisoned, and a clue to what Erica's secret may be. How about Benny!? Things are getting intense in this story now. Next chapter is probably to be my favorite because more secrets are to be revealed...one that no one ever knew, including the person. What is it? You'll find out next week!
In the meanwhile, I hope you liked it, and drop a review!
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