shall i give a; orange bloosom or a yellow rose

The engagement discussion

( AN: again I'm so sorry I was supposed to publish this yesterday but I forgot. I'm starting school on Monday so if things like this I apologize ahead of time. )

Claude was fiercely staring at Lucas and Lucas was staring back. Anyone who walked into this room would think that they were each other archnemesis and anyone who was already in the room would want to run out. It all happened 30 mins ago.

Papa called me and Lucas over to discuss the engagement.

knock knock excuse me your highness, the princess and the young master of the tower are here.

Let them in.

Papa, she runs over to kiss him.

I greet his royal highness the sun of our empire.

I trust you understand why you here.

To discuss the engagement, correct.

Yes. Now my daughter and I were considering you to be her fiance since we can trust you.

I am very thankful for your consideration.

Of course, there would be something in it for you. Felix, please bring the terms and conditions.

Yes sir.

We would provide support to the magic tower as well as all necessary funding. And you do not have to produce an air unless the princess is willing and -

However. I would like to one thing know. I will only be agreeing to this because of one reason and one reason alone. That reason is that I love your daughter and her to I.

What is happening!. All my hard work. The thinking I had to do. The convincing I had to do. And you even rewarded me yesterda- [No, don't think of it as a reward.

Aww, so you just did it because you love me.

No, just remember I did this for you in the future ok.] (refer to chapter 6)

Lucas you piece of shit.

Claude is shocked by Lucas's statement.

And as for the heir thing, there will be one I'll make sure of that. Lucas winks at me.

Athanasia starts blushing till she is crimson. Lucas are you trying to die, were Athanasia's inner thoughts.

Claude is now furious. And do you that's gonna happen now.

Whether it's with your consent or not it's gonna happen. I didn't even wanna tell you I was just gonna wait until Athanasia was with child. It was the princess who wanted your approval.

Ugh, he stares at Athanasia, his eyes start to soften, and his fierce look starts to slowly diaper. As unfortunate as it is I knew something was going on. Your relationship seemed off. As much as I wanted to convince myself you were just doing this for the kingdom I knew it wasn't true. Athanasia if it grants you happiness do whatever you need even if it means destroying the empire. Although I wish you didn't choose someone as stuck up as him-

Lucas just smiles at his comment.

Sorry dad but I honestly don't think anyone would've been good enough for you, she only said that in her head though.

As said before I know I can trust you and her being with you is one of the safest possible options but if you make her shed a single tear I will obliterate you.

I would to, anyone who makes her cry can die in the most painful way possible.

They both do a small nod to each other. Athanasia is now looking at the two of them confused at what she just saw. The two that were just fighting like lions and tigers were now in some kind of mutual pact between best friends.

Athanasia and Lucas stand up from their sits and start heading out. Hey Lucas you head out first I need to do something real quick, ok.

Ok, I'll see you later, he says as he kissed her cheek.

Claude just smiles at the two. He hears the door shut as Lucas walked. He went back to his paperwork but realized there is another presence in the room. Athanasia what are you still doing here.

She goes up to her dad and sits in his lap. Even if I open my heart to others there'll always be room for you. No matter how many there are I'll always make time for you because Athy loves papa this much she says with her arms. They both laugh (which is rare for Claude but it's more like a small chuckle.) They continue to talk for a while then Claude walks her to her room. What's going on they both see her door open and things going inside.

What's going on.

We're preparing the room for the princess and young warlock.

Preparing? Athy and Claude both ask.

For the room share.