TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER THE WORLD (WMMAP)

Chapter Nineteen: Disappointed?

Arthur and Arjen tripped over each other and fell down the hill on each other. The three men turned around and they were surprised by seeing them. The Duke ran to Keira and pulled her to his arms and yelled.

"Why would you go someplace I can't find you!? Do you have any idea how worried I was?!"

"S-sorry, father." Keira whispered. The Duke noticed how her eyes were trying to stay open and he sighed. He tucked Keira to his chest and murmured.

"Sleep."

"'Kay... ." With that Keira drifted to sleep.

The Emperor of Yurianna hugged the twins and scolded them for running off, they both apologized and said they got side tracked from where they were.

Claude started down at the triplets who were looking down in shame and kept quiet. They knew he was very mad by how quiet he was. Arthur sighed and looked up.

"I'm sorry, dad. It was my fault we got separated and got lost. I'll take whatever punishment you give me." Arthur said.

Everyone looked at him.

"What? No!" Arjen complained.

"Nu huh. We're in this together." Athanasia said.

"We saw something and without informing anyone and didn't realize we got lost until it was too late." Arien explained.

Claude only stared at them before ordering.

"Take the children to bed. It's late." With that he walked away.

He's MAD mad. Angelina gulped.

You don't say? Athanasia facepalmed.

Arthur stared at Claude who walked away to his palace. He clenched his fists, for some reason he cared about how Claude thought of him. They really messed up and for he was worried if Claude was disappointed. Call it a pet peeve.

Whenever he snuck out or got caught doing something he shouldn't be doing he'd get a scolding and a lecture from his mother. The few times she said she was disappointed by his behavior he would stay up a few nights and try to make it up for his mother.

That night Arthur stayed up. He couldn't even close his eyes without seeing Claude's gaze when he saw them. He groaned and got up. He looked at Sky who was sleeping on his small bed peacefully. Carefully he walked out of his room and walked around, in his pajamas. He walked and walked, not minding the fact he was bare foot. He came across an outside balcony and he sat down, staring at the night sky. The moonlight kissed his skin and the cool breeze gave him good oxygen.

"Your highness?"

Arthur glanced at the voice and saw Felix looking at him. His face filled with concern and he knelt down to him.

"My prince, why are you out here this late?" He asked softly. Arthur looked away and stared back to the moon.

"Can't sleep."

"Does it have anything to do with what happened today?"

Arthur didn't answer and only pulled his knees to his chest and rested his arms on them, hiding his face. Felix knew the answer. He sat down next to him and didn't say anything. Letting Arthur know he won't push it.

"... do you think dad hates me?"

"Pardon?" Felix asked in shock.

Arthur looked up. His jeweled eyes were watery and slowly tears fell down. His face distressed and sad. He looked so much different than the confident prince in the day.

"He's disappointed in me isn't he? I'm the reason why we all got lost and I bet he'll never speak to me again." Arthur said his eyes were now dripping with tears continuously and he hiccuped.

"He-he doesn't like me anymore-"

"My prince." Felix took a step down the balcony and knelt down, his hand on his chest.

"Prince Arthur, you and the princesses are the treasures of Obelia. His Majesty was very worried for all of you when went missing. I've never seen his majesty this distraught in years. I assure you, his majesty would never hate you." Felix swore.

Arthur sniffed.

"How do you know? He didn't even bother talking to us! He-he-" Arthur burst out crying. Felix placed his hands on his shoulder and softly said.

"You and the princesses are every important to his majesty. As you are to me, Lady Lillian and all of Obelia. Please believe my words, my prince."

Arthur looked at him, his cheeks had his tears running on them but his face was funny. He huffed and raised his arms.

"Hold me."

Felix chuckled.

"Yes, your highness."

Felix scooped Arthur to his arms and Arthur wrapped his legs around Felix's torso. His arms around his neck and he snuggled to his shoulder.

"Don't tell my sisters about this. And Lily, I don't want to worry her."

"Your wish is my command, your highness."

Felix walked, he purposely walked slowly and Arthur drifted to sleep. He smiled when he heard the young prince snore sound fully. When he came back to his room, Felix noticed it was open and Claude ran out of it. He looked panicked he turned around when he heard Felix call him.

"Your majesty?"

"Felix, where's my son-"