Prince liam came out of the carriage in all his glory, wearing a black suit, his deep brown eyes surveyed the crowd, all their negative murmur didn't seem to affect him, for he just smiled and casually waved at them, he then walked towards safia and the king.
( I'd like to believe we all know iron city's speciality, for they are the most developed among all the other kingdoms, and that is due to their making and introducing modern technology.
while they are still looking for a way to solve their cold issue, that's one of the biggest reasons prince Liam actually came, and of course, to study their kingdom's secret and see what their princess is like.)
( Also, I know you must be wondering what black moons specially are, well they have many, one is their location, which can be an advantage or a disadvantage based on the current situation, they are located and the center of all the kingdoms, North, South, East and West. making it easy for them to connect with the other kingdoms, but if things went wrong and the kingdoms turned on them, it would be a disaster for them.
That's why king Travis forms an alliance with the other kingdoms, they're not exactly friends but they're not clawing at each other's throats either.
second advantage is that the mass amount of land they have is suitable for cultivating any plants and crops, including cherrys, but of course they wouldn't do that to linzia, so they leave the cherry thing to them, and since the war, cultivation in the Forest stopped and instead they do it inside the kingdom.
Blackmoon is the richest among the kingdoms, they have several livestock's and all kinds of quality fabrics, every unique flower or plant can be found in blackmoon, they farm, trade and produce the most beautiful precious stones for jewelry making, their water is the clearest and also hold the best of stylers the world has to offer.
This does not mean the other kingdoms don't have jades, animals or flowers. but compared to black moon they stand no chance, for instance fango also has special stones in their desert but they are part of the sand and cannot be extracted.
Talan has the largest number in having unique animals and trees, but they can not be consume and most of the trees are poisonous, while linzia has large amount of water but it is salt water thus cannot be consume too, their land can only produce many cherries but when it comes to other food crops, the land fails them, so they made up with seafood.
All of the kingdoms exchange trade between one another, in a way they are all connected and dependent on each other, one cannot survive without the other.)
So as prince Liam reached the black moon royals, king Travis spoke * prince Liam, welcome to black moon kingdom, I see the messenger did good this time, I must reward him later* Liam replied * that's one word to say, but the messenger was merely Lucky, and about the reward, yes he deserves it, for he was a smart one* he said that looking towards Anthony.
and the king too looked at Anthony, and Anthony, seeing how they looked at him he spoke to the king * I only did what i had to your majesty, we couldn't afford another lost messenger* The king smiled in appreciation, while all that was going on, safia was finding it hard to control her laughter, for she found prince Liam's voice quite funny, she couldn't hold it anymore as she burst into giggles, interrupting the men in their conversation.
all eyes turned to her while she was completely unaware of it, she just kept laughing away. her father was completely furious, while Anthony and Liam were carried away by her beauty, and the people were also watching and wondering what could possibly make the princess laugh like that.
King Travis then quickly address the public, * alright my people, everyone should go back to their houses now, tomorrow we'll show the royal guests the best our kingdom has to offer, and yes I'll explain why prince Liam is here, have a good rest and i thank you for your support *
The King's voice snaps Anthony and Liam back to reality, as they both start to adjust their attire while nothing is wrong with it, and safia too hearing her fathers booming voice brought her back from her little laughing trip, and she bit her lips in regret, knowing what will come at her later.
the excited people all went home chatting and discussing the events that happen, how all the princes were very different from one another and ohh the people they came with too, the handsome guards, and servants, the lords that accompanied them and the beautiful ladies in wait, everyone went home with something to look forward to, and of course, how they will all get to meet them tomorrow and show them how great of a kingdom they have.
As they entered the palace Anthony offered to escort prince Liam to his chambers, they left the king and the princess in the hallway, safia quickly ordered the servants to leave, because she knows her father will yell, and then later he'll blame her for letting him yell at her in front of the workers.
The hallway was cleared of people except the angry father and in trouble daughter, king Travis spoke in a low key upset tune *what reason could you possibly have for doing that out there, you threw away all your lessons in just a moment, why..* safia hang her head low and kept silent, the king yell this time *You are a princess! You should be the perfect example of a perfect lady but no!! You don't listen to anyone!! Why!!*
Emotions circle around safia hitting her in waves, perfection? She has a lot to say about being perfect, but she knew better than to upset the king further, so instead she swallowed all her bitter feelings and spoke in a low apologetic voice *I am sorry your majesty, I should not have gotten carried away, what I did was wrong and I shall accept my punishment without resistance or questions*
Hearing that king Travis anger dowsed, he smiles and spoke *at least you haven't forgotten all your manners, yes you should be punished, but I will spare you because a ball is current and our reputation on the line, so you must make absolutely sure nothing like this happen ever again, now go to your room, tomorrow you are to tour our royal guest our kingdom, and nothing will go wrong*
Safia reply *yes your majesty, I understand, it will be done* With a nod, king Travis turned and left his only daughter standing alone with her head bowed.
safia wanted to ask her dad why prince Liam is here but she unfortunately got into serious trouble, for just laughing, she couldn't believe he didn't even care why she laughed, all the why he kept saying was all about his reputation, why would she be careless and put the royal reputation at risk?Why didn't she act like a perfect lady?She reached her room and flopped down on her bed, tossing her crown away and throwing her shoes away too, safia looks up to the roof of her room and wonder out loud.
*did he become like this because he misses you so much, or is there another reason because.....I think there might be, I just hope I'm wrong, I really hope I'm wrong oh mother...wherever you are I pray you're happy, I wouldn't want you to ever see what father has become, for it is heartbreaking...* wiping her tears, safia curls into a ball, heart filled with pain, hope and loneliness.
__Anthony
while safia was being scolded, Anthony and Liam have reached Liam's sleeping chamber, Liam spoke *princess safia, she truly is a beauty* Anthony was about to reply to him when he saw Liam has a dreamy look on his face, he quickly snap his fingers bringing Liam back to reality * get yourself under control Liam, remember you're not here to fall in love with her, we have a plan remember, get your head in the game* Liam just smiles even more and reply
* oh common Anthony, of course I remember the plan, but that doesn't mean we can't just slightly change the plan,* Anthony panic *no what are you saying, we can't change the plan,..* Liam cut off Anthony saying * look I'm trying okay, she's just too pretty* Anthony signs and said * yes I know, she's pretty, but don't let her beauty and innocence trick you,*
Liam happily signs and said * beauty and innocence, two rare things to have, and she have both of them* Anthony now understand is useless explaining things to him, so he change his approach *you know Liam, the princess actually hates you* now Liam no longer has his smile, he answers * I know, she doesn't like me at all, but I will soon change that* Anthony said * yes of course, and if you stick to the plan, it practically allows you to get engaged to her*
now Liam smiles and shook his head like his clearing something *okay right, I'll get the princess to like me, get engage to her and then break it* Anthony let out a relief sigh and said * yes, you do that and save your kingdom, who knows, she might find you brave if you do that* Liam answers
*oh Anthony I know very well what she'll think of me, but my kingdom is important, and I will do everything I can to save it, now tell me, what do I have to do to get on the princess good side* Anthony replied * yeah do whatever you can she's complicated, so be careful, good night I have lots to do* Anthony left and Liam sat down thinking about what to do next.
__Cateel
As everything was going on in black moon, all the carriages and the prince's arrival, casteel was watching everything from atop a tall tree that has large branches, ( he could see that far due to his werewolf sight) very far away from his mountain home and dangerously close to the kingdom walls. Seeing everything to the end, till the people retire to their homes and the royals no longer in sight, casteel spoke
* did you see that, the princess was outside with the king! and I'm sure tomorrow she'll come out too, and the kingdom is packed with guest ...but also with guards, no worries, because that won't be a problem for casteel march and jasper ray, we will have to sneak inside the kingdom tomorrow, yes, we'll talk to the princess, we'll find mom and dad, they must be in there somewhere, I'm sure the king is hiding them, we'll find and release them! also get the princess on our side.
but we will have to be careful, hunter and uncle must not know of this, you hear me jasper* and a boy who looks casteel age with spiky green hair replied *yes, tomorrow we will complete our mission*
casteel smile and spoke * mission rescue mom and dad and get the princess, will be completed tomorrow* they shook hands and with a determine look both promised *tomorrow*.