Prince of Evermore | l.s.

Part 1

"Prince Louis! Prince!" a young maid just ran after the seven year old who began to run away during his geography lesson.

"I don't want to learn stuff like this, I will never put it to use since my older brother will be the one who will sit on the throne." Louis was talking about Leopold, his 2 years older sibling who happened to be with his father on a ride in the woods right now.

"You need to be prepared prince. What if your brother will die in a war? Who will take care of the country?"

"Somebody else will." the boy shrugged.
"Louis, I need to teach you about our world as our king requested."
"Alright." he stomped his foot before he walked back into the room.

9 years later

Louis was now 16 years old. His brother Leopold was about to take the throne after his father and get married to a wealthy woman.

And Louis? Well, it was no secret that Louis wasn't interested in girls, he was more interested in the people of the same gender as him. Nobody had anything against it since it was completely normal in this world.

"Leopold, I would like to talk to you for a second." the king, Leopold's and Louis' father came in.
"Don't you want to speak to me too father?" Louis got up from the windowsill where he has been reading a book.

"No, not for now Louis." and with that they left Louis on his own.

"Leopold, how you probably know your brother has reached the age of 16." his father started when they were alone in one of the big halls of their palace.

"Yes father."

"I think it's time to find him a prince."

"You want Louis to get married?"

"Yes, I think the time has come up. He grew up and he needs to settle down on his own. He can't stay in this palace forever."

"Yes, you are right."

"I had sent a letter to all of the princes from the countries I know earlier today. We should arrange a ball where Louis would be able to choose his prince." king Philip said to his firstborn.

"You will let him choose on his own? But father, you know how Louis is. What if he is going to test them?"

The king sighed.
"Then I guess we will have to intervene. Now, go prepare yourself. We are going out for a ride." Leopold made a bow before he left.

On his way out he met his younger brother.
"Leopold, what was it about?"
"I can't tell you that Louis." Leopold pushed past him, making his way towards the stables.

"Where are you going?" Louis stopped following him, just staring at Leopold from behind.

"We are going for a ride with father."
"I want to go with you!" the boy ran after his brother, making his way towards the royal stables.

Louis owned a horse named Nova. Nova was a tall, strong mare of deep brown color. She has been Louis' horse for the past 5 years.

"Louis." his brother stopped with his own horse, named Ciara, by the stall where the younger of the brothers was currently taking care of Nova.
"Father wants you to find a groom."
Leopold waited for Louis' reaction.

"A groom?"

"Yes, he would like to arrange a ball. Pretend like I haven't told you, alright?"

"Of course brother." Louis nodded while petting Nova's neck.

"Better be quick. We won't be waiting for you long." and with that Leopold led Ciara out.

Louis was preparing Nova while he kept thinking about marriage. He didn't know if he wanted to get married, and most importantly to whom.
He haven't seen much of the princes from other countries. Once when he was small he played with one prince during father's visit.

He doesn't remember his name anymore but he remembers that the boy was a big crybaby.
They ran and the boy happened to fall onto his knee and couldn't stop crying from how it hurt afterwards.

"My beautiful Nova." Louis petted her again before he grabbed the leash, leading her out of the stables.

"Get on that horse Louis. What was taking you so long?" Leopold looked down at him from the place on Ciara's back.

"I am sorry brother." Louis got into the saddle with one swift move.

"Oh, Louis, are you going on a ride with us today?"
"Yes, I would love that father. The weather is lovely." the boy walked Nova next to Ciara.

"Well, then let's go." their father disappeared through the gate as quickly as he appeared.
Both brothers followed him tight behind.

"Louis, I actually wanted to tell you something." king Philip rode by Louis' side, leaving Leopold in the front alone.

"Yes?" Louis already knew what this was going to be about.

"I would like to find you a groom."

"Really?"

"Yes, I wrote letters to all the princes that I considered. I invited them for a ball. I hope you will be able to choose yourself. If not, I will have to do it on my own."

"Of course father." Louis nodded his head, a sad smile making it's way into his features.

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A/N
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