Revolution

Chapter 1

Dream stood with perfect posture, a pleasant, straight smile as his father spoke to a king from another kingdom across the waters. But, everyone is across the waters. They are a kingdom on a small island that no one would dare visit unless for business deals. It's corrupt. Dream is forced to smile and tell everyone that they're fine, he's forced to lie. Dream hates lying.

His father is the king of this corrupt kingdom, which makes him the prince, next in line for the throne. Dream was destined to take the throne, he's an only child after all, or he thinks he is. He wouldn't be surprised if his dad did something years ago or even last week. He hates his dad, his dad is either plotting, lying, hurting people, or getting drunk.

"Hello, Dream is it?" The other king suddenly said, looking at Dream.

"Yes, that's my name. What is it you need?" He said just as he was taught to, he looked at his father. His father was smiling, trying to seem good for this king but in his eyes he was practically telling him if he says of does something wrong he will be the next in the guillotine.

"I just wanted to talk. Your next in line, right? Do you have a wife or planned marriage yet?" This man asked, Dream smiled but inside he was screaming. He's gay, and when he told his father he was locked in a dirty cell for three days without any food or water. Meanwhile his dad told everyone he was just a bit under the weather and resting in his luxurious room.

"No, not quite yet, right father?" Dream asked, turning to his father to confirm.

"Yes, that's correct. But, I haven't told you why king Marlof has come to visit." So, that's his name, Dream thought. But, what is his dad talking about? He didn't arrange a marriage, right?

"No, you haven't told me yet." Dream said, still trying to be proper.

"Well, I've come so me and your father could discuss the marriage between you and my daughter." Marlof announced on excitement. Dream's eyes widened and he tried his best to not show him his frustration, sadness, and whatever mix of horrible emotions he was feeling.

"What's her name?" Dream asked, not trying to give his opinion yet.

"Her name is Serena! And you will be leaving with me in two days to go to my kingdom and meet her!"

"Splendid! When are we getting married?" Dream asked, trying to force himself to keep his act up. This could actually be perfect, it could be his way to escape. He never even wants to be king, he doesn't even want to be here. He wasn't meant to be a straight, evil king, he's always known that, he's just been waiting for his time to escape. And maybe he could even begin a revolution and take down his father.

"Once we get to my kingdom you will have a week before you are a wed." King Marlof told him, Dream smiled and nodded. He could figure out how to escape. He's got a week before he has to be wed. That's plenty of time.