The Prince's knight

Chapter 1

In a place where the grass was always green, kingdoms were stable and a... young... prince? slept rather noisy in his bed, covers sprawled all over the place and his pillows not even on the bed, One was even across the room?! Soon there was a knock on the said Prince's room. Your highness, you need to wake up. You have a meeting with the royal council and the king in 30 minutes."

This was Sir Tatsuno Takao, the head Knight of the castle and the Prince's advisor. Now what is the prince's name? Onyx Silsworth, heir to the throne and.. still in bed... Onyx groaned and rolled over. "I always have meetings! But if i must..." 

Onyx got out of bed and looked at himself in the mirror. His blond curls in a mess on top of his head, his eyes a piercing emerald green. He dresses in his formal wear and opens the door to reveal the tall, red and black haired knight. Tatsuno gave him a charming grin, making the prince blush for some reason.

"Now, would you like me to escort you to the meeting room?" He said.

Onyx nodded and followed Tatsuno to the said room. The knight opened the door and Onyx walked in and sat down in his chair among the royal counsel.

The meeting dragged on as always, talking prices and investments for the month to come. Onyx didn't really pay much attention to their words. He found himself zoning out and getting lost in his own thoughts. One thought was more common than others, him.

He shouldn't be feeling like this, let alone with another male. He found himself looking over at Tatsuno's direction who was standing by the door, staying on guard for any and all threats. He met Onyx's eyes and flashed him a grin, making him blush lightly and quickly glance away.

Soon the meeting ended and everyone parted ways. Onyx made his way to Tatsuno and the knight bowed. "I cleared your schedule for the rest of the week your highness."

Onyx smiled and nodded. "Thank you Sir Takao."

"Would you like me to escort you anywhere?" Tatsuno said when he straightened from the bow.

Onyx shook his head. "No need, you are dismissed to do what you please for the rest of the afternoon." 

Tatsuno bowed again and went on his way. Onyx hummed and walked out to the garden. He strolled through the rose hedges for who knows how long before he rounded a corner and saw the knights training.

Tatsuno was shirtless and sweat soaked his hair, some of it sticking to his forehead as he sparred with the squire. Onyx watched him take down the squire and pin him to the ground. He glanced over and smiled at the prince before standing up, bowing. The small squire jumped to his feet and quickly bowed as well. Tatsuno chuckled and dismissed the others.

Tatsuno whipped the sweat off his face with a towel as he walked towards a blushing mad Onyx. "Your highness, do you need something?"

Onyx looked him over, just staring. Tatsuno quirked a brow before Onyx cleared his throat and shook his head. "Nope! I was just watching.. you.. YOUR team spar. Good work Sir Takao."

Tatsuno smiled and nodded. "Thank you, now should I escort you to the dining room?"

Onyx couldn't help but watch a bead of sweat travel from his forehead all the way down to his open chest before snapping up and looking in the direction of the sun, pretending to guess the time. "Yeah it seems about that time. Lead the way."

Tatsuno nodded and walked into the castle and to the dining room with Onyx in tow. Tatsuno opened the door for him and Onyx walked in, sitting at his seat at the table. His father was already in his seat, his hair all grey and white and his face wrinkled from age. He grabbed his napkin to cough in every so often, blood staining it.

“Onyx we have something we need to discuss,” The king said, his voice quiet and raspy.

“Of course father, is there something wrong with the kingdom?”

“No but with me. As you know everyday I become weaker and veer closer to death.”

“Father don’t say that! You are a strong king!”

“It is the truth Onyx!” He raised his cloth to his mouth and coughed into it, more blood. “And for that reason the crown is to be passed down to you. The day I die will be the start of the next chapter of your life, you will be the new king.”

Onyx nodded. “And I am ready father.”

“Not yet. I have talked with the royal priest and we have agreed that there is something you must do before you are crowned king.”

“I’ll do what is necessary to be the best king I can.”

The priest walked in and smiled at the two. His teeth yellowing and his hair long gone. When he walked he was slightly hunched over, no matter how hard he tried to stand straight. “Prince Onyx Silsworth, you need a bride.”

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