Pokemon : Beauty and her Beast

Chapter 5 : Attacked by The Awaken Beast

Rosemarie 

"Good morning, your highnesses," she greeted everyone with a smile. Freshly dressed and awake to have breakfast with the princes, all due to that Sariel's orders. "Morning, Rosemarie  ! I heard you were going to be joining us starting today," Leon immediately greeted her with a bright smile.

"Ahh, wonderful ! This susage party of a table is lacking in beauties, so you're most welcome," Jin commented. "Commoners rarely get to share a table with royalty like us. You should be greatful," Yves informed. "Rose, your seat is next to mine," Luke eagerly padded a empty chair that was next to his.

"Or you could sit next to me, if you like ?" Clavis offered as he gestured to the empty seat right next to him.

"But that's Prince Highnesses's seat, Clavis," Nokto pointed out, saving her from vehemently reclining a dreaded spot next to Clavis. Nothing good happens when he's involved.

"Unless something strange is going on with him, he won't be here, " Clavis replied gaining her interest. "Really ? I was told it was custumary for all the princes to eat here," she replied echoing names words. 

"He doesn't show up unless there's something important to talk about," surpsingly it was Licht that spoke up. "And as you know, he's such a shy fellow. Oh yes...." Clavis added. Very much doubtful. 

As I stared at the empty chair, Clavis made a show as he clapped his hands together as he came up with no doubt another scheme. "That's it, Belle ! Why don't you go get Chev for us ?"

"Pardon ?" Just what are you scheming now ? Damn hyena prince....

"Maybe even he will come join us at the table if you coax him enough  !" Clavis suggested with a smile that just made her want to hurt him. A LOT.

"Clavis. Fool me twice, shame on me." Just go and get yourself killed somehow.

"Come now ! Are you still mad about that nudie book from yesterday ? This is something entirely different," Clavis laughed, "Since you're deciding on the next king, wouldn't it be better for all of us to be together at the same time ?"

I burned that book and there's no way I'd ever pick you for the next king, that's for sure.

Damn you, Clavis, she cursed the bastard donkey prince. Chevalier was indeed where Clavis had said he'd be. In his room, in bed.

There in a large bed dwelled the 'Brutal Beast' lay sleeping, completely defenseless. But it sure doesn't feel like it, she thought feeling unsure. It felt like like she was entering the territory of a particularly dangerous Drednaw. And I'm too close and in strike range, she thought.

     Even while asleep, be gives off a ferocious vibe. Like he could wake up and pounce on me at any moment. Was it a really good idea to come in here without permission ? She thought with trepidation.

"And don't bother knocking before you go in. He's the kind of guy who won't respond, even if he's there," Clavis had told her. The other princes agreed with Clavis, so I thought he couldn't possibly be lying.

But then why do I feel like I'm in danger ? It felt risky and even more the longer she stayed in the room. But I'm going to try and wake him up anyway...

The beautifully decorated room was lined with bookshelves , large arched windows lend the room with lots of natural light while the blue green and white floral rug helped make it feel more airy and spacious, but I was more focused on the sleeping man as I tiptoed up to the bed.

"Good morning, Prince Chevalier."

All I could see was a large, silent, motionless lump under the sheets that didn't respond to my greeting. "Prince Chevalier  !" She raised her voice a bit.

"....Be quite." When Chevalier peeked out from under the sheets at last, his eyes were glazed over. "If you make any more noise....you'll regret it." His voice was hoarse, having just woken up, and it made the threat all more heart-stopping.

"I-"  Ignoring me as I stood there trying to figure out what to say, Chevalier submerged himself in the sea of sheets again. Oh, that's right, Clavis mentioned this.

"Chev and mornings really, really don't mix. He probably won't be easy to wake up, but don't loose heart, okay ?" Clavis had warned.

Clavis did say that, didn't he ?

Chevalier was submerged under the covers, but there was a tension in the air that made me feel the beast might bite if I did not watch my step. Still unsure on what to do, I lightly cleared my throat to try to get his attention, and he slowly opened his eyes again.

"...Why..."

"Yes ?"

"Why...did you come.....to wake me up ?" 

"Starting today, I'll be having my meals with the princes, but you weren't in the round table room with the others."

"...So Clavis....convinced you to come here....?" That summed it up. He figured it out really quick ! "...I don't need breakfast....Get out."

"But you can't skip breakfast. It's not good for-oh !" Not really thinking about it, she approached the bed only for a hand to shoot out from the bed, grabbing me by the arm and roughly pulling me into the sea of sheets.

I was suddenly very close to Chevalier's handsome face, which had a more sensual expression then usual. "What are you doing ?!" Her cheeks felt warm while her heart sped up.

"I told you to get out. If you're incapable of that...I'll have to silence you myself." His voice in my ear was oddly languid, and he traced my lips with the tip of his finger, as if to punctuate his warning. He was so close I could feel the warmth emanating from his body.

"I'm....really sorry," I managed to squeak after realizing just how vulnerable I was in this position. "But I'm not backing down about breakfast," she stood her ground even through she felt like a rabbit in the grasp of a languid tiger.

"...Why ?"

"Because I'm worried it will affect your health," sbe answered honestly.

"....Don't be ridiculous."

Huffing she eyed him with defiance. "Prince Chevalier, surely you don't skip breakfast every day, do you ?" While she had never been a morning person, it was still important to eat. Chevalier averted his eyes from her own, unwillingly answering. "You may be a prince, but if you don't have regular meals, eventually you'll- mppff !" She scolded only to recieve an exasperated look from Chevalier before he pressed his thumb against my lips, making good on his threat.

"Why...did you come...to wake me up ?" Chevalier calmly interrogated while I struggled in his grasp. The more I tried to pull away, the deeper his thumb pressed i to my mouth until it lightly tickled my tongue.

He's not playing around !

"...If you're going to be that stubborn about it, you can bring breakfast to my room later..."

"Wait, really ?" She brightened as Chevalier withdrew his thumb.

Oozing with an almost savage sensuality, Chevalier fell back asleep again. The offending thumb slackened, and I was able to push it away from me at last. I'm glad he agreed to breakfast but my heart....

Taking another long look at him, his long lashes, shapely lips, and the unusual scent of winter on his skin. The more I became aware of all these details the more my heart hammered in my chest.

Wait ! This isin't time to be staring and drooling ! 

Escaping from the bed before turning around to look at the sleeping prince again. Well....he may be known as a beast, but even he had some human qualities, I found myself thinking fondly of Chevalier, who wouldn't get out of bed no matter what.

The sight of the sword I happened to spy next to his pillow burned itself in my memory.