Ouran already waited outside Maculatas' room when the sun rose, that was the time that Prince Calcifer exited her room, both of the men looked at each other, one with confusion, while the other is excitement.
"Good Luck"
Ouran nods at the Prince, he went back to his room, the maid that will serve Maculata knocked on her door, she glanced at Ouran who was patiently waiting.
"Your majesty, it is me"
"Come in"
When the maid went inside the room, she informed that the suitor is already waiting for her outside, she asked who it was, and the maid told her that it was Ouran, she shrugs and told her to let him in, she opens the door, and he went inside.
"Good Morning, your majesty!"
"You are brimming with energy"
"Yes, I am"
"Good for you"
Maculata first went to the bathroom closing it, Ouran waited for her, when she was done she sat on the table and beckoned Ouran to sit down with her, she asked Ouran what he would like for breakfast.
"Pancakes, with bacon and eggs on the side, and black tea"
"…That is a very specific request"
"Would you not like that breakfast, your majesty?"
"No, it is fine, I will also have what he is having"
"Yes, your majesty"
"How was your day, yesterday, your majesty?"
"I am fine…? What are you asking about? The suitor, Prince Calcifer as well?"
"I am simply asking about you, your majesty"
"I see…well I was fine, yesterday, a bit tired, but I got a lot of work done"
"That is great for you! Say, may I so boldly ask, what will your agenda be today?"
"Work-"
"I have an idea"
Maculata raises a brow at Ouran, this is a suitor that is brimming with energy, he even interrupted her mid-sentence.
"Why don't we explore the abandoned tower?"
"Are you crazy?"
"No, I am being serious, your majesty"
"I will not go to a crumbling tower for your entertainment"
"I wanted to show you something mesmerizing, just the two of us"
"NO"
"Are you 'cancelling' this day for the suitor? Your majesty?"
"I did not-"
"Then come with me"
That was the time when Shadow appeared holding his blade on his throat, Maculata became wary of the situation, the maid that was pushing the trolley came inside and was startled by the scene in front of them.
"DO NOT DISRESPECT, HER MAJESTY AGAIN"
"Feisty are we…?"
Maculata noticed his red eyes started glowing, she slammed her hands on the table and stood up, she ordered Shadow to stand down, he immediately complies while Ouran was unfazed by the situation, he just sat comfortably as if nothing happened.
"You! Stop interrupting my words"
"I apologise"
"As I was saying, I am not cancelling it, if you have any more ideas, then I will accept, but I will not be around a crumbling tower"
"As you wish"
"Shadow, you may go"
Shadow nods and disappears, the maid was a little shaken by what she saw, she serves the Queen and the Suitor with shaking hands, Ouran grabbed her hands and stood up, he smiled at the maid, he immediately captured the maids' heart.
"Please let me handle this"
'This man is very strange'
He was the one that sets the food on the table, helping the maid, after the food was set they began eating, just then Penzilvana arrives sitting on her shoulder, she noticed the eyes of Ouran look at her, she raised a brow and wondered if the man could see her, just then Peachy also arrives in full elegant attire.
She was about to go to the noble tea party at the grace estate, she bids farewell to the Queen and Penzilvana before she left.
"Then what about the stone monument, your majesty?"
"You want us to go there?'
"Yes"
"It is better than your earlier idea, alright"
"What was his earlier idea?"
The man looked at Penzilvana once again, she flies towards the man and Ouran closes his eyes having a smirk on his face, Maculata wondered what Penzilvana is doing, she returns to the Queen's shoulder.
"I think this man can see me…"
"Are you certain?"
"His eyes knows where I am"
"Let us have a picnic at the stone monument your highness, when afternoon strikes, how does that sound?"
"Alright"
"Fantastic!"
Ouran finishes his plate stands up and bows, he then tells Maculata that he will see him in the afternoon, he was very fast at eating, Penzilvana and Maculata looked at each other"
"Your majesty"
"Reymond, come in"
The family butler comes inside what Reymond is holding right now is the data of all the suitors, Penzilvana and Shadow was the ones' to do a background check on them Reymond was the one who assembled the data that the two gathered.
Maculata read through the papers, but what caught her attention were two individuals, Zero and Ouran.
"Zero is a fallen marquess, he was from the far northern part of the Polygon Empire, the Kingdom fell from the attack of the Hexagon Empire"
"I feel bad for that dude"
"Ouran has no data?"
"We couldn't find any, I even asked where he was from, and he said he was from here, and he lived at the Abandoned Tower, I think that man is really crazy Maculata"
"There is something mysterious about that man, did you sense if he was lying?"
"No, that was the weird part, I was so confused on what he was talking about, I even ask the people if they have ever seen a man with long white hair, they told me that they never saw a man like that, I even ask for his name, but many people did not know of the name"
Maculata hummed, maybe it was a bad idea to disagree on his plans on going to the Abandoned Tower he did say that he wanted to show the Queen something, She was very thoughtful.
"I will ask Ouran what his background is, maybe he will tell me more information"
"Good Luck on that"
Maculata ate with Ouran when lunch arrived, she asked several questions to Ouran, but it was only firm answers, but all of his answers were surprisingly the truth.
"Ouran, where do you live?"
"Here, in the Veritus Kingdom, at the Abandoned Tower"
"Do you know who your parents is?"
"I was abandoned before I was born"
"This dude is tripping on something"
"What do you eat?"
"I eat the plants under the Abandoned Tower, I sometimes go outside of the Abandoned Tower to eat and gather fruits"
"All of what he is saying is true, I am also baffled at what he is saying, I don't know what is up with this guy"
"Is your offer to go to the Abandoned Tower still available?"
"Unfortunately your highness, you are the one that said to change plans, I just complied to what you have said to me, maybe we could next time"
He is smart, they finished at the same time, and he bows to her before he leaves, Maculata is intrigued by this man, he is mysterious, strange and smart, Penzilvana looked at Maculata in disbelief.
"You into those guys?'
"No, I am just intrigued"
"So you ARE into those guys"
Maculata ignores Penzilvana and went to work once again, when afternoon arrived Ouran greeted her and fetched her.
"It is time, Queen Maculata"
She stands up, Ouran offered his arm towards her, she accepts, Penzilvana coo, she nods at the demeanour of the suitors.
"A gentleman I see"
They went to the carriage, and he helps her up the steps before he entered the carriage, the coachman closes the door, and they drove off, the food is already in the carriage.
"He is also well-prepared, It's like he planned everything beforehand"
"Have you courted before, Sir. Ouran?"
"Yes"
"What happened?"
"…She is already dead"
"Dead?!"
"Maybe he is a killer?!"
"She has passed her age, she peacefully rested"
"What the hell is he talking about?" Penzilvana looked confused at what the suitor is talking about.
"Did you marry them?"
"No, our worlds are different"
"Did you love her?"
"Absolutely"
"You know that is both sweet and tragic"
(Stone Monument)
They arrived at the Stone Monument, Ouran always helped Maculata, he was very thoughtful of every move she makes, he also sets up the blanket for them to sit on, the view of the Veritus Kingdom was breathtaking.
"You are really experiencing being courted Maculata, a weirdo nonetheless"
"It is good that the weather is clear, and it is not too hot today"
"You picked a great day to have a picnic, I am impressed"
"Please, you must be parched"
He opens the bottle of wine and pours Maculata a drink, he gives it to her and then pours himself a drink, he is really experienced in doing this kind of thing.
"I am surprised that you are not afraid of me, unlike the people and some other suitors, you are being casual towards me as well"
"I apologise for that, I did not mean to be disrespectful towards you"
"It is fine"
"I knew that there was something more to you than your outer appearance, Queen Maculata"
"OHHHH! OHHHH! LOOK AT THIS MAN!"
"How very smooth of you"
"Maculata can't be easily swayed like that though, try harder!"
"Veritus Kingdom is beautiful but not as beautiful as the maiden having wine with me"
"I am bought, Maculata"
"Thank you"
"She is still not bought, but I am"
"Hahaha, it seems that words are not enough to sway your heart"
"No"
"I guess you are a challenge in itself"
They enjoyed each other's company until it was time to go, they returned to the Veritus Kingdom while Penzilvana was a noisy mess on her shoulder, both of them separated for a moment before they could meet again for bed.
"Where is Peachy?"
"She has not arrived yet"
"How strange"
"Shall we-"
"No, I know she is fine"
Maculata returned to her room and changed into her night attire, Penzilvana is cheering for Maculata and Ouran, but she told Penzilvana that a days' courting does not determine a decision towards it.
Penzilvana shrugged and went to her bonsai house, just then Ouran knocked and entered the room, Maculata read a book first while Ouran is still wide awake his arms were behind his head, he was thoughtful.
"Thank you for today, I enjoyed your company very much"
"It was my pleasure, your majesty"
"May I ask, Ouran?"
"Yes?"
"Who are you…?" Maculata stopped reading and looked at him, he chuckles and looked at the Queen.
"I am Ouran, your majesty, I am not an enemy. I am an ally of the Kingdom"
"I see"
After some time passes by, the Queen and Ouran slept, just then the cries of Peachy, and the door bursting open startled both of them awake.
"Sister!" she wailed
"Peachy?! What happened?"
"Lady Luna…! She…!"
"What did Luna do? Tell me everything Peachy"
Peachy looked up tears flowing down her eyes, she loudly sobbed while Maculata soothe her by rubbing her back, she wants to know what happened first before she could decide what she would do.