"Welcome to wonderland your majesty." the black haired man said smiling, 'his voice sounds different from the voice I heard while I was unconscious.' I thought to myself.
"Who are you?" I ask standing up, looking at him firmly. "I'm Jack your Majesty's personal guard." "I think you've got the wrong guy. I'm pretty sure I should be in heaven considering the fact that I just died." I say, giving him a questioning look. "Yep, that proves that you're the new king of wonderland." He says smiling brightly. 'Is he smiling brighter than before or is that just the sun playing tricks on my eyes?' I thought to myself, wiping my forehead. "Oh! Right you must be exhausted, follow me to the castle so you can rest, Your Majesty." "Why should I trust you?" 'Either way I'm going to have to follow this guy, I don't know what happens after It gets dark, how cold it will be, or what happens here in general. After all this guy said this place is called wonderland and if I know anything about wonderland it's that it doesn't make any sense.' I think to myself looking around. "Because I took an oath the moment I could talk and that oath is, I shall live and die by his Majesty's side, I shall stand beside his Majesty in Rain, Fire, sleet, and snow. I shall do whatever it is his majesty orders me to do, even killing myself or my whole entire family, no matter the price I shall do everything in my power to protect his majesty even if that means giving my last breath of air." He says, staring at me standing straighter with a proud look on his face. 'What are you so proud of? You basically just gave your life away, fool.' I thought to myself looking at him like he was the dumbest person on earth. "That's extreme." I said, calming my thoughts. "Yes it is and I shall follow it to the letter so do not fear. Okay?" "Whatever, let's just go. It's getting darker." I say, annoyed at his cheeriness. "sure follow me your Majesty" "Drop all that Your Majesty crap and call me Rean." 'I haven't talked this much since my first day of kindergarten.' "Oh, no I couldn't bellazard would have my head." He said,
sweating up a storm. "I'll have your head if you call me that one more time." I say, glaring at him. "Right, it won't happen again, Your Ma… I mean Rean" he said with a nervous chuckle. "Good." I say looking straight Ahead.
(Four Hours later)
"How far away is this castle of yours?" I asked taking in a big breath of air. "It's Two days away on foot, half a day on horse, and in seconds with teleportation magic." He says smiling. "I'm not walking for Two days, there are no horses in sight, so that leaves teleportation." I say, staring at him. "We can't just teleport, we have to have permission from the king, dukes, the temple, or the schools." "I AM THE KING!" I shout glaring at him 'or so I'm told.' I thought to myself, rolling my eyes. "Oh yeah, your Highness this humble servant ask for permission to-"
"Just teleport us to the Damn castle before I slap you." I say, rubbing my temples. "Right, hold on to me, Rean." he says, wrapping his arm around my waist or trying anyway. I may not be exactly his height but I'm pretty tall for my age and my waist aint slender and petite like jacobs. After a while of awkward positions we finally just decided on a hug so he could teleport us 'it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make, I'm not walking anywhere for two days over my cold dead body.' I thought to myself.
"You Might wanna close your eyes, this is gonna get bright." 'ain't gotta tell me twice.' I though to myself as I closed my eyes tightly, hanging onto him, "Here we go." He said, I braced myself for some kind of pain but instead of pain a warm feeling washed over me and the smell of sandalwood tickled my nose. I took a nice big breath of the sandalwood scented air before opening my eyes. "Oh you opened your eyes just in Time Rean, Look." he said pointing at the beautiful castle. It was huge and trust me I'm not exaggerating. The place was like 4 mansions put together. There was a big beautiful garden filled with all kinds of flowers I have never seen before, but the flower that attracted my attention was the beautiful blue flower. It was shaped like a crystal, some flower petals hanging lazaly, as water dripped from them making them sparkle. 'I wish I could get a closer look.' I thought to myself looking at the flowers. There are 2 towers sticking up from the castle and one tower in the back of the castle on its own. There are hot springs, multiple pools, and even a little zoo, with a bunch of animal's i've never seen in my life. "Pretty cool right." Jack said smiling at me "Mhm" I nodded my head a little. "Shall we go in then." "Sure." 'Jack looks a little too excited. I wonder what's going on.' I follow Jack as he walks toward the castle door. 'It feels like someone's watching me.' I thought to myself as I do a quick sweep of the area without moving my head or looking like I caught on. "Jack, we should hurry up, I think someone is following us." I whispered. "Got it" Jack says, quickening his paste "come on your majesty, hurry up." Jack says like nothing happens once we reach the Castle doors. Jack yanks The doors open, walking inside pulling me with him, just before the door closes all the way a sword skims through
[BOOM!!]
The door made a loud noise as it was closed almost like it was reassuring you that no harm would come to you behind these doors. Jack walked over to the sword and bent down inspecting it. "Zaphrian that fool, how dare he try to hurt His Maj-" I glared at Jack's back causing him to stop at the end of his sentence. "I m-mean Rean" he says, lifting his hands in the air in defeat. "Mhm" I walk over to Jack and pick up the sword that was Jammed into the floor "look what it did to this beautiful floor how much is it gonna cost to get this fixed" I say, annoyed. "Don't worry yourself with such trivial matters, Rean. we must go, it's getting late." "Fine but people shouldn''t ruin other people's hard work, I'm sure whoever made this castle put their blood sweat and tears into making it. That Zapherian guy had no right to mess it up, just like this sword he shouldn't just throw it away." I say, waving the sword around "Wait Rean you can pick that up!?" Jack asked well shouted in surprise. "Um… it's in my hand and I'm waving it around so….Yeah." I say waving the sword back and forth. "But the sword only allows its welder to touch it, if anyone else were to touch it they'd turn to ash." Jack says examining me. "Well I feel fine." I say, staring at him blankly. "Okay…Then follow me." he says, straightening up puffing out his chest walking down the hallway, I follow on the side of him 'he looks ridiculous' I thought to myself, trying to keep a straight face.
(A Very Long Walk Later)
"And we're here." Jack say smiling
"Finally I thought my legs were gonna fall off," I say, sighing in relief, I hear Jack chuckle as he knocks on the door "who is it?" a gentle voice call from inside "It's me Jack, and I Have his Highness here with me" Not more than five second later the door burst open revealing a tall slender man with silver hair and blue eyes. He looked to be mature in age, but still very good looking if you ask me. "Y-Your so young, you mean to tell me you died this young, how did that happen?" He says with sympathy and pity in his eyes "It's a long story." 'I honestly just don't wanna talk about it right now.' I thought to myself, looking up at the man. "I see, pardon my rudeness, why don't you come in and take a seat, we will have some refreshment for you momentarily." he says, opening the door wider, stepping to the side allowing me and Jack to come in, I walk into the room jack following behind me I sat down on the chestnut colored two person couch looking around, this place is beautiful the marble floor is a dark blue color with streaks of silver sparkles in it the walls are white with silver line's every here and there. A chestnut desk that compliments the two person couch and singular sits in the middle of the office. Behind the desk There's two huge silver curtains pulled back revealing a big window you can see the garden from. Jack sit's beside me and Bellazard I'm guessing, sits on a chestnut colored singular chair across from us, other than the couch and chair there's two huge wooden book shelves filled to the brim with books, there's also a small table by the desk with tea and treats on it. "I'm Bellazard and as you may already know this is my little brother Zapherian," A boy that looked to be my age walked out of the corner 'how did i not see him?' I thought to myself, confused. I looked around for a trap door or something.
"Ah, the castle wrecker and sword thrower in the flesh." I say, with a small smirk. "Zapherian, why did you attack Rean?" Jack asked, glaring at Zapherian ready to pounce. "Because I wanted to, also where's my sword." Zapherian said, turning his head to the other side, for a second there it looked like he was puffing out his cheeks.
"It's fine Jack, some people are just ignorant little babies who refuse to grow up." I say sitting back against the couch, closing my eyes. "You, little…" i heard Zapherian say -Swish- "Zapherian Stop!!!" I hear Jack and Bellazard shout in sync as I catch Zapher fist, I look up smirking. "What's all the fuss about?" I asked, opening my eyes, smirking at his fist caught in my hand. "H-How did you…" Zapherian asked, confused "what's the matter Zapher did i surprise you." I asked, smirking at his shocked face." "No, and don't call me that," he says pulling his hand away as he purses his lips into a straight line standing up straight before turning away walking out the office, shutting the door quietly behind him. "What about your sword?" I asked as I waved it in the air. "I'll make sure he gets it, just leave it here with me." Bellazard said, sighing. "Anyways, What were you saying, Zard?" I asked, going back to my bored facial expression. "ahem…. I was thinking about holding the marriage ceremony today." "Wait, what marriage ceremony?" I asked, turning to Jack "Um, it's…,Why don't you explain bellazard." Jack said, shifting nervously. "Rean was it, in the prophecy it states that you are to find your other half upon your arrival here and the marriage ceremony should be held the night you got here." Bellazard said, looking at me sympathetically. "I see, I guess those are the rules." I say, looking around. "Sorry Rean but we must follow them to the utmost of our ability." he said looking down sadly. "it's whatever, can i take a bath and a nap first"
"Of course, Jack takes him to his room." "Alright, Rean let's go." Jack says excitedly. "What are you so happy about?" I asked as we made our way to the door. "Because I get to give his ma- I mean Rean a tour." "Who said anything about a tour, we're just going to my room so I can sleep." I say looking over at him "Still, it's going to be awesome." Jack said, excitedly. "Whatever you say kid." I say, walking down the hallway.
(At my room)
"So this is where I'll be staying from now on?" I asked, looking around. "Yep the bathroom is right through that door and there are some clothes on the bed for you" Jack said, pointing at the king sized bed. "Alright thanks." I say grabbing the clothes and walking toward the bathroom "some maid's will be here shortly to help you bathe." "Um, yeah No that won't be necessary. I'm capable of cleaning myself without dying." I say rolling my eyes. "Okay just call me if you need anything." "Sure thing, kid." I say, walking into the bathroom, closing the door behind me. 'This place is huge.' I thought to myself, looking around the bathtub looks like it could fit 4 people, the toilet looks extravagant, the mirror is humungus the bathroom sink or should I say sinks or beautifully crafted the counter is marble with gold streaks, the sink faucets are golden in the middle of the of the counter there's a blue glass vase with some sweet violet flowers along with some of the beautiful blue crystal flower 'they remind me of Zapher's cold blue eyes, wait what am I even thinking about?' I thought to myself, shaking my head and walk towards the shower I take off all my clothes before turning on the water and getting in the shower. I let the warm water run down my back, loosening my joints, I look at the wound on my stomach. 'I was only eight years old when my dad shot me in my stomach and told me I wasn't his kid. My mom cried her eyes out apologizing to me, promising me that she would never let another person hurt me again. In the end she hurt me the most.' I thought to myself as I turned off the water, drying my wet body putting on the clothes the maids had prepared for me.
I'm wearing black slacks with a crystal blue rose brooch pinned into the heart area of the black colored suit jacket with a dark blue well fitted turtleneck shirt underneath the suit jacket with a crystal blue rose necklace, and a silver ring on my middle finger. I look in the mirror to make sure I look alright, 'I almost forgot.' I take my hair tie out and my hair falls to my shoulders. I take five pieces of hair from the front of my hair and braid each one of them. After I finished braiding them I pulled my hair back into a ponytail. I walked out of the bathroom to the room 'I wanted to take a nap but I guess I'll skip it for now. My mind is too excited to sleep anyway.' I thought to myself, thinking of what else I needed to do "Oh right." I look down at my black dress shoes with black stitching
-Knock, Knock-
I heard someone knock on the door as i was checking my outfit for the last time "Who is it?" I asked, walking to the door "it's me." a cold yet gentle voice called out from the other side of the door 'Zapher, What's he doing here? Whatever, I'll tease him a bit.' "Me who?" I asked "you know who I am, now open the damn door bastard." Zapher said, sounding annoyed. "No Name no entering." I said playfully," I have no idea why I'm acting like this but I can't help it "You…" it goes silent for a moment. 'Maybe I should open the door.' I thought, Just as I was About to open the door I heard him speak. "It's me Zapher, at least that's what you keep calling me anyways open the door." I smile, opening the door. "What are you smiling about, like getting on my nerves that much." 'wait am i smiling, what the fuck am I smiling for' I thought to myself pursing my lips together. "You should smile more, it looks good on you, anyways c-come on everyones waiting for you. He says, walking ahead of me. I speed walk a little to catch up to him "You look nice." I say looking him up and down he's wearing white slacks with a black turtleneck shirt under his white suit jacket like me. He had a rose necklace and brooch but his is golden and his ring is silver like mine. He's also wearing some black dress shoes with golden stitching.
"So who's the lucky lady or man?" I asked, sounding more bitter than intended. "I…." He stops and looks at me. "I don't know, whoever it is...….nevermind. He says, as he starts walking faster than before "hey wait up why are you walking so fast are you really gonna leave a poor defenseless old man by himself." "What old man, you're 14 years old." He turned around glaring at me. "Technically I'm 15 considering I died on my birthday or does that mean I'm still 14 whatever who cares."
I shrugged catching up with him "I…I see." he said looking me in my eyes not a shred of sympathy or pity could be seen in those beautiful clear blue eyes. 'I'm glad, pity and sympathy is the last thing I need or want, I thought to myself, smiling a bit. "You're smiling again." He turned away from me. "Am I?" I asked, touching my lips "didn't I say you where, why would I lie about something like that." He says puffing out his cheeks for a second. "Thank you." I whisper in his ear.
"D-don't come close to me, your breath stinks." he says running ahead "seriously I say thank you and you insult me come back here I'll Wash that foul mouth of yours out." I say running after him "you can try" he yells as he runs.
(A lot of cursing and chasing later)
(Ballroom)
"I win you stupid dummy." Zapher said, trying to act as if he didn't care but I think I saw a smirk on his face. "Did you really have to put two words that mean the same thing in one sentence?" I asked breathing heavily with my hand on my knees. "What are you a teacher?" he scowled at me. "No, I'm just someone with brain cells" I said, standing up straight. "Come on, we need to go in." I say reaching for the door handle "Wait, come here," Rian says, pulling me to him. "What are you doing?" I was a little shocked at how easily he pulled me to him. "Making sure you don't look like an idiot, I can't have my people thinking that the new king of wonderland is an idiot who doesn't know how to properly wear a brooch." He says fixing the collar of my suit jacket and straightening my brooch. "There, all done, well…. At least you look like a groomed dog instead of an illiterate fool." he said coldly, turning away "Why must you insult me like this?" I say putting one hand on my head and one on my heart pretending to be hurt. "Stop acting like an idiot and come on." He says opening the ballroom doors. "His majesty Rean Knight-heart!" the guard/announcer yelled. "His royal highness Zapherian rossavelt!"
I walk into the ballroom with my head held high, at least I think so I mean that's what the kings in the series and tv shows did. Zapher walks beside me now that I think about it. I'm taller than this pipsqueak. "Rean I see you made it here Unscath." Jack said glaring at Zapher "Yes as you can see his royal highness is in tip top shape not a hair missing off his precious little head." Zapher said, sarcastically. "Yeah I'm alright." I say, neutrally "Anyway what am I supposed to do now?" I asked, looking bored "Follow me." Jack said, guiding me through the crowd, well not really considering the fact that everyone parted to either side of the ballroom letting me, Jack, and Zapher walk through. We walked through the crowd of nobles to the staircase. We made our way up the staircase to Bellazard.
"Rean it's good to see you hear unscathed." Zard says eyeing his younger brother this time Zapher just rolls his eyes. "yeah I'm good, anyway what's the plan?" I asked, eager to get this over with so I could go to sleep. It's been a long day. "Well, we have chosen 4 of the best for you. 2 men and 2 women, and do not fret we got new candidates according to your age." Zard said proudly checking his clipboard. "That's right." Jack says smiling.
"First of all we have lady Miriam fourtune the daughter of one of the 4 dukes of wonderland. She is good at politics, she likes to read romance novels and she has a sweet Tooth." I looked at the long brown haired girl. She had forest green eyes Porcelain skin, cherry red lips, she was slender and petite 'Not my type'"Next." I say not caring if I hurt her feelings. 'If anything I'm freeing her from forced marriage.'
"Right Next is sir Alexzander cross he is the son of one of the wealthiest merchant in wonderland." Alexzander has short red hair and freckles, light grey eyes he's small like Jacob not nearly as good looking though I mean he pulls off the freckles and all, he is just too quiet and shy looking for me. "Next." I say Yawning scratching the back of my neck.
"This is lady Misa Carvoto, from the village of Lozomino. Though she is not the richest person she is quite smart she is even enrolled into the prestigious Roseheart academy. Unlike Miriam she has tanned skin probably from working on a farm or something, she has shoulder length jet black hair, pale blue eyes there nice but no wear as pretty as Rian's eyes, she's a little taller than lady Miriam and looks like she would rather be anywhere but here. "While I commend you on your achievements." I say pausing. "Next." She smiles and mouths a thank you to me before walking out."
"Of course last but not least vander zacrow,
He is not from the wealthiest family but his family is financially stable. like Misa He is one of the smartest people in spade academy and that's no easy Feat."
He smirks lifting his head as if he'd known all his life I would chose him while I laughing my ass off on the inside but I keep a straight face on the outside. he is tall not taller than me though, he has neck length green hair honey brown eyes his skin is a little darker than Misa almost my skin color -Caramel brown- he has thin lips tiny ears
[Mini Council room in head + a bunch of mini Reans.]
🧐Head of the meeting: "What do you guys think?"
😡Mean Rean: "I thi-"
😇Nice Rean: "This guy is a total shit show I mean who does this small eared monkey looking motherfucker thinks he is ."
😡Mean Rean: "Wh-What he said!!!"
😐Neutral Rean: "NEXT!!!!
🧐Head of the meeting "All in favor say I.
🧐😡😇😐: "I."(Back to reality)
"Next!!!" I announce loud and clear.
"WHAT!?"
"Your majesty, he is the last one." Bellazard says a little shocked.
Zapher burst out laughing while Jack tries to make him stop, I stand up and walk toward Zapher which gets his and everybody's attention.
"Let's go eat, I'm hungry, those refreshments never made it to zards office ." I say yawning. Zapher chuckles before saying "why should I go get food by yourself, barley been the king for a day and already trying to boss me around." He said, crossing his arms over his chest. "Don't be a smart ass." I say, throwing my arm over his shoulder turning to look at zard "while I get food you get new people, Kay." I nodded to him. "okay but be back in an hour or two." He said, sighing. "Sure." I say grabbing Zapher hand. "Take me to the food." I say, not knowing which way to go. "I told you to stop telling me what to do." he said, glaring at me.
"Wait, how dare you not choose me, do you know what I can do to you."
'There's always that one, isn't there.' I thought as I sighed and turn toward him "just leave." I say turning back towards Zapher who is struggling to keep from laughing at his cliché villain line.
"Watch out!" Zapher shouted pulling me towards him, I tripped over my foot and landed face first on Zapher face 'Ar- Are we kissing!!!😱'A bright light surrounded me and Zapher and that's when I knew I probably wasn't getting any food or sleep anytime soon.