A carriage could be seen entering the house of Baron Middleton. Four horses pulled the carriage made with fine oak decorated with gold patterns . The carriage finally came to a stop a short walk away from the front yard of the Barons house.

The coachman jumped from his seat with a stool in his hand. Placing the stool on the ground in front of the carriage door, he opened it with his hands stretched outward to offer support to the person inside.

A young boy stepped onto the stool, though the hand of the coachman was offered , he was too excited to notice it. He appeared to be no older than five years of age. He wore a black coat with ebony fix fur around its neckline.

This was no other person but Aiden the third prince, or should I say princess ? disguised as a boy

Aiden known to all as the third prince was the daughter of king Eugene of Avonlea borne to him by a lowly maid with whom he had spent a night with. Compared to most children of her age , she was taller in height, her fair skin held no blemish. Coupled with her green eyes and brown hair, she looked just like a doll crafted by the best craftsman that ever lived.

As she took a step forward she tripped

" Careful"

The man who had been sitting in the carriage came to her aid.

" You're getting older, behave more gentlemanly"

"I will father" she replied

King Eugene took a glance at the child and sighed . It was useless to scold him when he had that expression .the same expression a dog has when waiting to be rewarded.

" Welcome welcome,. I'm so happy to see you "

"It's a great honour that the king makes out time just to come and see me " Baron Middleton said as he lead them inside the house.

"I'm having a day out with father" the excited Aiden spoke

Aiden had long been excited about the day cos her father had fulfilled his promise of taking her out of the palace to spend the day together.

After settling down, the king made the reason for his visit known

"I heard you specialize in buying and selling of slaves" Eugene said without dilly dallying

" Ehh.. Are you in need of servants my king"

"For this issue the king should not have troubled himself to visit me in person"

"I've been a strict follower of the law of the land you see, " " the slaves here in my house were gifted to me by a friend of mine Viscount Vincent of hillwood "

" What am I even saying, his Highness wouldn't know who I speak cos you do not consine yourself with people that are not worth it." The baron spoke palming his face.

" You speak too much baron " Eugene said in disdain " come show me where the slaves are kept" Eugene stood up from his seat walking towards the door

" But your highness, you aren't done with your wine " the baron tried adverting the attention of the king from the matter of the slaves.

" Baron I do not lack wine in my palace" Eugene frowned, knowing the kind of person the baron was

Walking to where the slaves were kept Aiden walked beside her father with her head held up and full of arrogance . Arriving where the slaves were kept she caught sight of a blue haired boy in torn clothes that had patches of mud allover it. Stopping abruptly she held unto her fathers hands to gain his attention.

" Why is he on his knees "

"Ha ha ha ha it's a little punishment that was given to him" the baron replied the child

"Children are also sold into slavery by you ? " Eugene questioned the baron who was already sweating profusely.

" Noo no he was also gifted to me. According to Vincent his an orphan and he had offered to work for Vincent in return he'll be given food and shelter."

"Where is he from " Eugene asked.

"Hey ! Kid where are you from" the baron directed the question to the child

Turning to face people standing , the kid answered calmly

" Laputa North"

" Hmmm, never heard of that before " the baron said trying to think if such a place existed

" Handsome" Aiden muttered

"Did you say something Aiden? " Eugene inquired

"He's so handsome " she squeaked . running to where the boy knelt she went to feel his face.

Audrey looking at the child who was acting all touchy with him, pinching and dragging his cheeks he felt like smacking off her hands

" I want him, Father I want him "

"Please let me have him" Aiden pleaded

"You don't need him " Eugene said refusing her request

" If it's the desire of our dear prince to have the slave he's yours" the baron said wanting to get on the good side of the king

"How old are you" Eugene questioned the child who was clothed in dirty clothes but still exuded a lot of charm from his blue coloured hair to long eye lashes and ink black eyes.

" I'm Nine "

"Are you an orphan "

"Yes "

"He's yours Aiden "

"Really, thanks father" an excited Aiden replied

"What's your name"

Before Audrey could answer the question Aiden spoke up before him.

" You're so good looking, I'll call you... BUTT FACE"

Those listening to the little prince couldn't fathom he's way of reasoning. Why would anyone call someone who is good looking a butt face

Hearing what he was being called , the smile on Audrey's face froze

" The name's Audrey " he said to the kid

"Oh Audrey..."

" Heh heh butt face suites you more " Aiden replied sticking out her tongue

"Isn't that right baron " she called to the baron

" Aaaa very well my prince" the baron replied forcing a smile

" Alright we'll be on our way now" Eugene said

" I actually came here to inform you that you'll be handed over to the king of the North, bid farewell to all your family and friends cos today would be the last time you'll get to see them "

" Don't try to act smart , you'll definitely be caught "

Eugene said as he walked out not sparing a glance at the baron who fidgeted.

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