The Prince and his Guard

Would you believe us if I said you imagined it?

We were watching people go down the ramp and miss the pig piñata.
"This truely is a peculiar activity." I stated.
"Will you be cheering for me when it's my go?" Emil asked making me nod.
"Of course. You are the only reason why I am here."
"Next up, Braughner!"
We watched as she set up and prepared to go down.
"Do you think she will succeed?" Emil asked as I assessed the situation.
"I do not believe she will be able to. Skateboard is too easy to manipulate as you travel down a hill, as well as the size will not help propel you closer to the goal."
"I love when you explain things." He told with a smile making me smile as well.
"And here she goes! Ooo a swing and a miss!" Someone who I assumed was Chad said.
Emil laughed and I couldn't help but give a small chuckle along with him.
"You never did anything like this back home?" Sydney asked.
"Oh no. My father was quite overprotective. I was not even allowed to use the bathroom unsupervised for fear of splashback."
"That certainly paints a picture." She said quite shocked.
"My father is also overprotective of not only me and my siblings but for Emil as well. Like he is another one of his children."
"Our family's are really close."
"How close are they anyway?" She asked
"They go far back. Think it started with our great-great-great-great-great grandfathers." He told making me nod.
"Believe it's been that long."
"Wow. So you two could be considered family to one another?" She asked
"I would say in a way. Our parents see the other as their children as well, so they also care and love us like we are one big family. Quite interesting actually when you really think about it." I stated.
"That's actually kinda cool. Like you both have this one big family dynamic."
'If only it was that simple.
"Next up, Emil!"
"Ooh, I'm next! What do you think of my mighty chariot!" He asked as he pulled the the tarp off. "I built it with my own two hands."
I looked on shocked when I finally saw he used duck tape to hold it together.
'Oh wow it is going to kill him, and I'm going to be in so much trouble.'
"Maybe you should have used tools." Sydney informed with a small worried look
"He definitely should have used tools." I added
"Probably...Anna. Would you help me take my cart to the ramp?"
"Of course." I told before joining the spot next to him at the cart.
"Wonderful."
"Have fun you two." Sydney said as we began to push the cart towards the ramp.
'Please do not let this kill him.'
We made our way over to the other side and we enjoyed the peaceful silence we often enjoyed having every now and then.
"You know Emil, I have been thinking some what."
"About what?"
"Maybe we do not go around telling everyone we are as close as we just did with Sydney."
"Why do you say that?"
"Well I just believe that it may bring up some unwanted attention if everyone knows how long our family's have been connected for."
"You make a fair point Anna. If you believe we should then I trust you in your judgment."
"Peculiar boy is what you are Emil."
"But I know I am one of your favourite people."
"I've got no choice to tell you that, or I'll be hanged for treason." I joked making us laugh.
I heard footsteps rush towards us making me look to see it was Teddy.
"Incoming, person." I quietly told him making him look to see Teddy was next to him now.
"Oh, hey Roomie!"
"Don't you hey roomie me. I know the truth about you...in fact the both of you!" He exclaimed.
"That I borrowed some of your robot books to read?" I questioned.
"Oh ok. I admit it.... I played with your robots last night, and made two of them kiss." Emil told making me smile.
"You told me that, that was not what what they were doing."
"I didn't want you to know." He told making me smile more as we went to continue pushing the cart.
"What?! No! Wait, which ones? Forget it. I don't even know."
"Then why did you ask?" I asked
"I'm talking about you two being a prince and princess." He told making our eyes go wide as we quickly stood up.
"How did you find out about that?" Emil asked
"And would you believe that you just imagined it?" I added knowing it was unlikely.
"I ran into some big weirdo with a moustache who's been spying on you two." He told making us quickly work out who he was referring to.
"Joosep!" We both exclaimed
"Yes your highness?" He asked jumping up in his bush suit, with a smile.
We looked on shocked at first at how well he hid, and then became annoyed that he blew the secret.
'This might be the day I kill my cousin.'
"Oh." He said before jumping back down hiding again.
"I'm gonna kill him." I told before Teddy spoke something I had a sneaking suspicion on.
"That's a way better bush suit than mine." Teddy pointed out making us turn to look at him.
"Huh?"
"It was you in that bush next to the door the other day!" I exclaimed as I pointed towards him.
"Never mind. The point is, you lied to us and everyone at school."
"I'm sorry. I only did it because I wanted to be treated like an ordinary kid for once in my life."
"Wait I just realised he said I was a princess." I stated only for Teddy to ignore it and continue speaking.
"Well you're gonna have to do that somewhere else. You can't just come in here and mess up my life, cause you got bored in your castle and you wanted a little vacation." Teddy stated.
"Is it truely a vacation if we are going to a public school for a year?" I questioned making Emil give a slight nod as I knew he was upset over this whole thing.
"That is not it at all. I came here looking for a best friend. The Stankman to my Darly." He said
"I don't wanna be Stankman....or Daryl! Besides you have Ann to be your Daryl."
"Yes Anna is my friend, but she is my best female friend and I wanted a best male friend." Emil stated.
"He is serious about that. Has been from the start."
"Look. I hate to break it to you, but those guys are just a couple of idiots who like to kick each other in the walnuts." Teddy explained.
"Perhaps. But they always remain friends afterwards. I guess I'm just sad that our friendship wasn't strong enough to endure the kick I have given to your emotional walnuts..The ones in here." He said as he placed a hand on Teddys chest.
'For a confusing sentence it makes sense.'
"Do not worry. If you want me and Anna to go, we will go." He told before walking off making me follow.
"Do you no longer want to spank a pig Maxemil?" I quietly asked.
"I do. Very much would like to do that."
"Then go and spank the piggy. This year is to allow you to experience everyday normal life, and if that includes this ridiculous competition, then why not go for it?"
"You are right Anna. Like always." He told before we both turned around for him to do so, but he made sure to talk to Teddy. "But before we do, I would just like to experience the classic American pastime of spanking a paper-mâché piggy."
"He was looking forward to it since he discovered it." I added.
"Fine. Knock yourself out." Teddy said agreeing with it.
"I probably will. But do you mind helping me and Anna carry my car to the top?" He asked making Teddy let out a groan before helping us.
"I should add, that I am in fact not a princess."
"It is true. We are not siblings." Emil added.
"But the bush suit dude said he was given orders by the king and head of the guard to look after you two." He stated.
"I can see the confusion there. My father is Maxwell of the Head guards back home at the castle. My mother is the head chief in the castle as well, and our family goes back decades if not more."
"So then why are you two always close to one another?"
"That is because Anna is my personal guard. It has been that way since we were 7."
"What?!" He exclaimed making us need to explain it more.
"My job is to protect him as well as make sure he is ready for the day he will take over the throne and rule our country. My brother is also a guard but my little sister would rather help create the clothes for the royals then to be a guard or chief."
"She actually has made some wonderful clothes and accessories. My parents are actually planning of having her work with the personal tailor once she is older."
"Oh that is actually truely sweet of them."
"They believe in her talents, as they did with your job on protecting me."
'He is the best.'