Dusted Gold and Dulled Emeralds (Royal SBI AU)

Chapter 5

Wilbur didn't expect a lot a things in life and this was certainly not one of them.

When a letter from the King arrived saying he was requested at the castle and that guards would come to pick him up, he was extremely shocked.

How had they found him after all this time? He was extra careful when leaving, he was sure he left no trace so it must be something else. Theseus must've been searching for him.

He must be ready to forgive him. Yes, that would make sense. He searched for him so that they could be a family again. That probably means their father has returned, its likely Technoblade also got the same letter. Theseus could meet his nephew and sister in law!

Upon imagining this, he began packing for the trip. He expected for a grand carriage, at least 10 of the best knights and possibly even Theseus himself. He did not expect a middle class carriage and three knights who seemed to be laughing at him. Obviously there was something big happening that caused for only three knights and this carriage to be available. Maybe they were preparing for his return with a festival or celebration.

He kissed goodbye to his wife and son, grabbed his luggage, and walked towards the knights. He expected for them to bow or at least take his luggage from him but all they did was giggle once more and then open the door. Weird but he'll give them the benefit of the doubt. They were probably new and untrained in etiquette, especially with royals.

Attempting to make small talk he said "What are your names? You seem very unexperienced." This was met with even more giggles. Which was rude, the sooner he got their names , the sooner he could report them to Theseus.

The one with a white cape was Punz, the one with a orange cape was Sapnap, and the one with a gold cape was Foolish. He was yet to say too much. They mostly seemed to be calling Foolish a god and Sapnap an arsonist. That did not make Wilbur feel that safe being they were travelling in a wooden carriage.

That brought his attention to the carriage. When he left carriages still needed someone operating them. How was this one driving its self? A lot more had changed then he expected. The kingdom had more roads and rail services. There seemed to be cleaner streets, no homeless and more people. Markets where thriving and the people were happy.

He didn't go out much too the towns during his father's rule and he was regretting it. He didn't know how much it had changed from his father's rule to Theseus's, but from what he remembered when he ran, this was definitely an improvement. 

Once again trying to strike conversation he said "So when did this all happen?" Once again met with laughter.
"Wow we didn't think you would be this stupid. We were warned you were 'behind the times' but I didn't think it would be this bad. Bet you don't even know what Ligma is." Punz said, accentuating with finger quotes
Tipping his head to the side "Whats ligma?"
"LIGMA BALLS!"

Having enough Wilbur yelled:
"My brother must have something big happening for him to send such childish and inexperienced guards to pick me up. They don't even know how to treat royalty!"
"Wow, the King can take a joke but a self-proclaimed royal can't," said Sapnap under his breath, just loud enough for them to hear.

Laughing, Wilbur said:
"As if you have ever even had a conversation with the king. Plus he's my brother, that classifys me as royalty. Therefore you will treat me as such." He ended it with a satisfied smirk. He was glad to have finally told them off. They were getting on his nerves.

The feeling of satisfaction wore of though when they they started laughing (Antfrost seemed to be dying) and mocking him.
"Well seeing as I said something funny, why don't you share with me what it was?"
Sapnap straightened himself up before starting "You aren't prince. You haven't been since you abandoned the kingdom." Wilbur was speechless as Sapnap continued "And about the part about us not being 'experienced' we are a part of the minuscule  group that trained directly under Cpt Puffy, alongside the King and Prince. We are the best of the best. You should be glad Theseus sent us. We are topped only by a few. The only 'better' knight is Dream the head of the Military. He had duties with the royal family today. We are the personal guards of the family, we have endured countless hours of trips with them, that includes the King's bad jokes. Do these explanations help?"

Wilbur's head was spinning. He had underestimated these men but he was more confused on who this Royal Family was. He thought everyone had left Theseus. Perhaps Theseus had a wife, or he had adopted a child. The child must be immensely talented to be good at a young age.

Meanwhile, some where in the woods a small orphan sneezed.

Wilbur was snapped out of his trance when the carriage halted to a stop. He was being dragged into a crowd of people. They were being over looked by a balcony. The balcony. The balcony that he saw last before fleeing. The he watched his little brother take the responsibility he or Techno should've been burdened with. The balcony Theseus now stood on radiating strength, standing alongside 4 men.

There was Sam and Dream, he remembered Dream as the only person who rivalled Techno and Sam as his father's adviser. He had come forward and offered his assistance never knowing it would go to someone else.

He didn't recognise the other two, probably some other knights or advisers. What he didn't expect was when he zoned back in for Theseus to refer to them as family. For Sam to be referred to as his father and for Dream and the other two men to be called his brothers. They all wore crowns too, a clear sign of royalty. Had Theseus replaced him? Even if he did, they weren't blood brothers like him, they would always lack what he had.

He only caught the last bit of speech, something about new crowns, probably for him and Techno, and how the celebrations would continue as normal. He assumed everyone would leave and was half way through turning to leave when the three knights yelled "Long live the king!". The chant quickly picked up and soon was being yelled by everyone. Wilbur saw Dream playfully glare at the knights, who did a derpy salute back.

Dream scanned the men before landing on Wilbur, he nudged Sam who sent a look at the other two men. Wilbur looked done hoping that they would just look away thinking he was someone else. He looked up to the the shorter of one of the unknown men glaring at him and the taller flowing at him. Sam had returned to smiling at the crowd, though Wilbur had a feeling he was still watching him and Dream was whispering to Theseus. Theseus turned to him, his bright smile faltering for only a second before turning back to the crowd, waving and walking back in.

The crowd continues to cheer as the guards pulled Wilbur away. People were waving the kingdom's colours, white, blue and gold. Wilbur only managed to see a flash of pink and red through the blue. He was being lead to the castle where he would reunite with Theseus and rejoin the royal family. The family would prove their worth over the men that currently stood by his side and they would be discarded of. They would live happily as a family again. His wife and child could even come too.

This little fantasy was popped when he saw the anger on the face of Theseus and the terrifying looks of his family. The four stood around Theseus as if shielding him. Theseus himself stood with his arms crossed, crown shining, practically radiating power and youth.

The whole family radiated power. They radiated strength, wealth and, most of all, unity. Their postures, outfits, crowns, it all emitted royal family. A family that stuck together, that didn't abandon eachother due to fear. A family that despite looking nothing alike, being more united then his blood family.

He had a million things to say like: "I'm sorry" or "Please forgive me" but what came out of his mouth was: "So Theseus how are you? Who are they?" This was met with harsher stares and straighter backs.

A supposedly happy reunion that was never happy in the first. Two brothers a part so long that meet again. While two families meet, the wax seal has been pealed off a ruined envelope.

Sorry for not posting. I've been sick for a while and just overall tired. Please do enjoy this chapter though.
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