Quick Random Moment

*When you lock your bedroom door*

*James is going to Amber's room when he sees it's locked*

James: Ooh, Dad! Amber locked her door!

Roland: *rushes to Amber's room* I KNOW YOU AIN'T LOCKING NO DOORS IN MY CASTLE!

*Roland kicks down the door*

Roland: YOU DON'T PAY ANY BILLS HERE, LITTLE GIRL!

Isiah: What up? Isiah and Tom here!

Tom: What's up?

Isiah: And welcome back to After Midnight Escapades. Now as I said in the last chapter, things were going to get real. Drama-wise to be exact. So let's see what happens next.

Tom: I can't wait to see what happens next.

Isiah: Then what the heck you waiting for?! Let's go!

Cedric, once again turned on his heel and exited the room, leaving Roland alone with Miranda once more. Roland turned to put her dress away, but heard a voice behind him. "Well, I thought he'd never leave."

Roland's whole body completely froze and he dropped the perfectly folded dress he'd been holding. He whipped his head around to find that Miranda was already up and out of the bed. Seeing that the party had ended, she said, "Aww, the party ended so soon? I wanted it to keep going!" She stood up and tried to walk forward.

Her speech was still very slurred and her steps faltered. She was about to fall, but Roland rushed over and caught her before she could. Then she started laughing while Roland kept her upright. She lazily leaned on him for support, patting his chest. "Thanks babe. Now let me give you a kiss for catching me," she slurred.

Before Roland had any time to push her away, she grabbed his bow tie in her hand and pulled his face toward hers. In an instant, her lips crashed against his and she kissed him with everything she had. The alcohol he had consumed made his emotions ten times stronger then they ever were, but he pushed her away and she faced him with a pout.

"Why won't you kiss me Rollie?" she whined.

"I did and you don't know what you're doing, Miranda," he said.

"Yes I do!" She protested.

"Really?" Roland said with and eyebrow raised. "If you know what you're doing, then stand up by yourself." He said partially letting go of her. She tried to stand, but wobbled. She fell over and Roland caught her again.

A huge smile spread across her face and she looked up at him with pleading blue eyes. He raised an eyebrow, wondering what she was going to do next. Then, in the most slurred but soft voice, she said, "Then can I have another drink?"

Roland looked down at her. "Honey, I think you've had enough to drink for one night."

"Aww, you're no fun!" She gasped, suddenly getting an idea into her head. "Ooh I know! We can take a walk on the beach behind the castle!" She suggested.

He raised an eyebrow at her. "Can you even walk?" He asked.

"Sure I can!" She said matter of factly. She giggled. "I'm very good at it. I'm fine Rollie bear. Stop worrying so much."

Roland blinked, not used to the new nickname she'd given him. "You are most certainly not fine Miranda," Roland said.

She waves a hand dismissively. "Psh, sure I am! I've never been better!"

"Mm hmm. If you're so fine, then where are you right now?"

Miranda looked at her surroundings, which, if Roland had to guess, were spinning to her. "I'm…um... in a big room!" She giggled as she stretched her arms wide.

"Oh boy," Roland mumbled. "Perhaps we should get you to bed so you can lie down," he suggested.

"But I wanna stay with you and keep partying!" she protested. She took his hands and said, "Come on Rollie bear let's dance!" She tried to drag him back into another waltz, but Roland's feet remained firmly on the ground.

"I don't think so Miranda. I believe we've both danced enough for one night, don't you?"

She shook her head. "No I wanna keep dancing all night long with you. I don't ever want to stop!" She giggled again and took a dancing pose with him.

Roland shook his head in dismay. "One spin and you're going to be sick," he said.

She smiled brightly. "No I won't!"

"Yes, you will," he said.

This arguing went on for about a minute, before Roland finally said, "Enough!" He sighed and lowered his head in guilt for yelling at her. "Alright Miranda," he said. "How about we go pay a visit to Cedric, hmm?" A bright, smile spread across her face and she jumped up and down while clapping her hands. It was a very child-like thing to do, but Roland still found it to be adorable.

"Yay!" She shouted with glee. Roland smiled and held out his arm, which she gladly took with a huge smile. So, Roland gently led her out the door, down the halls, and up to Cedric's tower. Multiple times, Miranda tripped on the cobblestone steps leading up to the tower. Roland had to pick her up off the step and escort her like a toddler just learning to walk for the first time. And even still, it didn't keep her from falling, stumbling, or tripping, because she did that many more times on the way up there. Roland knocked on Cedric's door and the sorcerer answered it, rubbing his tired eyes. Roland watched as Cedric's eyes came into focus.

"Y-your majesties? What are you doing up here this late?"

Despite the circumstances, Roland had to chuckle at the irony of the situation. He cleared his throat. "Cedric, I need your help. Miranda needs a sedative or something. She won't calm down. Do you have anything I can give her?"

"A s-sedative, s-sire? I might have something. Please, come in."

Cedric stepped aside and Roland entered with Miranda. Cedric closed the door behind them and then began flipping through his spell books. Roland watched Miranda as she looked around the room. He saw her eyes muse on Cedric, wondering what on earth she was thinking.
"Miranda," Roland said in a regal, warning tone. She kept her gaze focused on Cedric, either oblivious, or purposely ignoring him. Roland guessed it was the latter.

"There is a spell in here, but it's mostly used for trickery, to...put someone to sleep...f-for a short period of time."

"Is there one that will put someone to sleep for, say...the night perhaps."

"There-there is b-but I'll have to consult my other...other spell books."

"How long will that take?" Roland said.

"It shouldn't take l-longer than a-a few minutes and also why i-is Queen Miranda looking at me like that?"

"What," Roland looked at Miranda and in the time he was talking with Cedric, she had moved toward him at rapid speed. She was now about six inches away from his body. Roland was frozen as he watched her move her arms up to touch him.

"Ooh let me see your chest Cedric!" Miranda said placing her hands under the fabric of his robe and exploring. A look of utter panic and fear crossed Cedric's face as he pried her hands off of him. "N-no my queen. This isn't right."

"Oh but I could be your queen. Roland doesn't care anyway."

Roland's jaw dropped to the ground as he gaped at Miranda. "Miranda!" Roland said. "How can you even say such a thing?"

She waved a hand dismissively, not even bothering to look in his direction. Her hands returned to their place inside Cedric's robe, wandering around. "Cedric's my friend and he cares about me. You don't seem to at all."

"Miranda, that's not true! I love you. You know I love you!"

"Well it wouldn't hurt to tell me that every once in a while."

"What are you talking about? I tell you that all the time!"

"No you don't! Cedric actually pays attention to me! He loves me more than you do!"

Cedric had been previously trying to get to his other spell book, but Roland's voice made him freeze. "Cedric!" Roland said. Cedric froze and turned toward the king. "Is this true?"

"I-I-I-l-like Queen Miranda a-as my q-queen a-and m-my f-f-friend, n-n-n-nothing more, s-sire."

"Good answer, Roland mused.

"But not true," Miranda argued. Roland looked at her and watched as she stepped closer to Cedric, pointing at him. "He loves me! And I'll prove it!" she said with conviction. Before Roland or Cedric had time to react, Miranda took Cedric by the collar of his robe and crashed her lips onto his.
Roland watched with disbelief as his wife just kissed another man right in front of him like that. Roland felt something snap inside him. He clenched his fists and jaw as he looked at the wide-eyed Cedric, trying to push Miranda off of him, but she wasn't letting go. Roland pushed up his sleeves and stormed over to them. Cedric seemed to cower a little, even though the queen's lithe body was pressed tightly against his small, bony frame. Cedric watched Roland's expression with horror as the king wrapped one arm around Miranda, completely lifting her off the ground and far away from Cedric, much to both men's relief. Roland saw Cedric wipe his lips off with a grimace on his face.

Roland looked at Cedric pleadingly, a look of anger still vividly visible. "Cedric, just put Miranda to sleep."

"S-sire, I-"

Roland put up a hand to silence him. "Don't say anything. Use the spell you found, I don't care. Just do it, now!" Roland commanded firmly.

"A-a-as you wish sire." Cedric pointed his wand at her and said, "Somni!"

The magic hit Miranda and she collapsed as she fell asleep in an instant. Roland caught her in his arms and picked her up bridal style.

"Alright. Now go find the spell that'll make her sleep through the night."

"W-what if she wakes up?"

"I think you'll know if she wakes up. And in the event that that happens, I suppose you'll have to put her to sleep again if you haven't found that other spell yet."

"Right, then. Let me go find it."

Roland sighed tiredly. "I'll be here, waiting."

Roland sat down in a nearby chair and set Miranda down in his lap like a little baby. He adjusted her so that her head was on his chest and her lower legs hung over the armrest of the chair. Roland rubbed his temples with one hand while he held Miranda with the other. All he wanted was a nice ball to celebrate, and then to end the day in peace. But that never seemed to happen in his life. Something always goes amiss.

He had certainly had a long night already, and if Cedric couldn't find that spell, it was going to be even longer. Thankfully, tomorrow is a Saturday, which means he would have the day off from work. And with a night like this one, he hoped with everything he had, that he would actually get the day off tomorrow, because he sure needed one after all this.

A couple minutes later, Cedric returned with a book in his hands. "Okay, I found the book. Now I just have to find the spell, and fast."

Roland didn't even reply to that. He just looked down at his sleeping wife, relieved to find that the expression of anger and hurt she once wore contrary to her character, was now gone, replaced with a peaceful serene look. He wondered what had caused her to be so reckless with her decisions and behavior tonight.

"Aha!" Cedric said. "Here it is!"

"Oh, thank goodness," Roland said.

Cedric picked up the book and his wand and went over to Roland. Roland watched as Cedric waved his wand and recited the spell. He pointed his wand at Miranda and the beam of magic shot out of it, hitting and engulfing her in the magic. Cedric pulled his wand back and the magic stopped. "There. She'll sleep soundly through the night now, your majesty."

Roland sighed in relief. "Thank you Cedric." The king took his queen into his arms and then stood up. "Oof," Roland said somewhat struggling to carry her. "Did you add ten pounds to her weight when you did that, Cedric?"

"N-not that I know of, your majesty."

"Hmm, she feels heavier than usual."

"Perhaps this escapade has sapped your energy and strength?" Cedric offered.

"Or perhaps I need to get to the gymnasium," Roland said with a slight chuckle and a shake of his head.

"If that's the case, then that makes two of us," Cedric replied.

Roland gave him a smile. "Thanks again, Cedric. Would you mind getting the door please?"

"Of course." Cedric went over and opened the door for the king. "Who's going to open the door to your chambers, sire?"

"I left it open before I came up here," Roland said. "Good night, Cedric."

"Goodnight, your majesty," Cedric replied. "And I'm sorry for w-what happened."

"What happened wasn't your fault. Miranda over indulged herself with drinks."

"Well, that certainly explains a lot," Cedric said.

"Yes, I suppose it does," Roland said with an ill confident tone. "Goodnight, Cedric."

"Goodnight, your majesty," Cedric said with a bow.

Roland smiled and then proceeded down the seemingly endless spiral staircase with a solemn look on his face. He carried Miranda to their master chamber and lay her down in bed. Going over and shutting the door he entered through, he too got dressed for bed and slid in beside her. She didn't stir in any way, thankfully. After saying a silent prayer that she wouldn't kill him in the morning, or vice versa, he turned over and went to sleep.

To be continued...

*the Japanese version of Stardust Speedway(Bad Future) plays in the background*

Isiah: *singing* Dun, da-dun, da-dun, da-du-du-du-du-dun, da-dun, da-dun, da-du-du-du-du-dun! Man, Tom, we are on fire with this story!

Tom: Over 2,000 words dude. That's a new record for us!

Isiah: Alright, guys! Didn't I tell you it was going to get real? Miranda kissed Cedric right in front of Roland.

Tom: Bet you guys didn't expect that to happen.

Isiah: Good readers, this took me quite a while for me to finish so why don't you make the work worth it by showing some support to it. More updates and stories soon. I don't know what yet, but whatever it is, it'll be up soon.

Tom: Please don't forget to leave a nice review. No flames as always. If you haven't seen Cedric Returns the Favor yet, please go check that out as well. As always, we love you guys. Thanks for supporting us everyday. See y'all later. Holla at your boys! Yeah!

Isiah: As always, until next time.

Let's put the cherry on top and end this with a quick random moment

*Roland and Cedric are in the throne room*

Cedric: I did not enjoy that kiss Miranda gave me last night.

Roland: We'll see about that. *turns to the Malefor challenge* Malefor, did Cedric enjoy Miranda kissing him last night?

*pencil moves to yes*

Roland: GUARDS! SEIZE HIM!

*two guards grab Cedric and takes him to the dungeon*

Cedric: This is why King Magnus is a better ruler than you!