The prince and the dwarf 2

The beginning of the end...

It was a cold, dismal day, as the rain poured down upon the kingdom's grounds. Nick and Xeazle lay together in their shared bed, gazing up at the ceiling of their room in silence. Nick, attempting to break the silence, turned to Xeazle and said, "You know, your feet are actually kind of disgusting." The moment the words left his mouth, Nick regretted them. He had intended them as a lighthearted joke, but the hurt and embarrassment etched on Xeazle's face made it clear that the joke had not been taken in the intended manner. Nick immediately apologized, trying to explain that it had all been in good fun, but Xeazle couldn't hear him, tears streaming down his face as he fled the room, the palace, and the kingdom.Tears were streaming down his face, and Xeazle ran out of the room, out of the palace. Nick chased after him, but Xeazle was too fast. He didn't stop running until he reached the edge of the kingdom. There he collapsed, sobbing uncontrollably. He felt so embarrassed and ashamed, he couldn't even bear the thought of facing Nick again.Nick searched everywhere for Xeazle, but he was nowhere to be found. He felt a deep pain in his heart knowing that he had hurt the one he loved. He knew that he needed to find a way to make things right. He spent the next few days searching for Xeazle, asking anyone who had seen him and leaving messages in every possible place he could think of, but he was nowhere to be found. 

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On the other end of the kingdom, Xeazle found a small, strange village. The village was led by a woman named Liva, who claimed to possess special powers and knowledge about a deity named Gary. Xeazle was immediately captivated by Liva's message and the sense of power and purpose that seemed to radiate from her. He knew that this was where he belonged. As Xeazle delved deeper into the village's teachings, he began to feel a sense of clarity and understanding that he had never known before. He was convinced that Liva was a true prophet, sent to guide humanity toward a higher plane of existence, towards Gary. He dedicated himself fully to the cult, devoting all his time and energy to spreading its message and recruiting new members. But as Xeazle rose through the ranks of the cult, he began to notice strange and disturbing patterns in Liva's behavior. She was prone to fits of rage and would often lash out at her followers, accusing them of not being true believers. Xeazle began to have doubts about Liva's true nature, but she was too deeply entrenched in the cult to turn back now. He had to find out the truth for himself, no matter the cost. Apart from that, he had begun to develop quite an interesting relationship with the deity named Gary. Xeazle's devotion to Gary and the cult became an obsession, and he spent all his time and energy on it. He was oblivious to Nick's attempts to reach out to him. 

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In the meantime, Nick found some clues leading to where Xeazle was hiding. He decides that the best course of action would be to go out there and get Xeazle to come home. He travels for several days and nights, and when he finally gets there, he sees Xeazle at a statue in the town center. He was sitting at the foot of it with a look that was once reserved for Nick. Nick has a moment of realization. Xeazle is mentally cheating on him. He confronts Xeazle about it, but unfortunately, it doesn't go too well. Xeazle confesses that he's fallen in love with Gary and that he's staying at the village. Heartbroken, he returns to his kingdom and goes to the castle that once belonged to the young couple. Now tho... Xeazle has left him for another guy. The pure hatred towards Xeazle that Nick is feeling at this very moment is enough for him to reach out to Xeazle's mother. She's fortunately not that hard to get in contact with. They set up a meeting place in Xeazle's childhood home. Nick explains a bit about what happened, and she's surprisingly very understanding. Nick and Xeazle's mother comes up with a plan to get back at Xeazle. They're gonna eat his 12 cats and get married because they somehow managed to fall in love during the 15 minutes they spent together, and fortunately, the 12 cats live with Xeazle's mother. Who knew that revenge would taste that delicious? Anyways, cats no more :D 

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As Xeazle delved deeper into the cult, he found himself becoming increasingly disillusioned with the leaders, Gary and Liva. What had initially appeared to be a benevolent and altruistic organization, he now saw as a manipulative and exploitative group, using him and the other followers for their own gain. The revelation was devastating for Xeazle, who felt deeply betrayed and manipulated by the leaders he had once idolized. Determined to make amends for his mistakes, Xeazle knew that the first step was to leave the cult and return to his former life. This meant returning to the kingdom and facing the consequences of his actions, most importantly, his broken relationship with Nick, his former love.

However, upon his return, Xeazle was met with the harsh reality that Nick had moved on. He had found someone else and was set to be married in just a couple of hours. Xeazle was wracked with guilt and remorse, realizing that his actions had not only caused pain and hurt to Nick but also to his family and the entire kingdom. Desperate to make things right and possibly win back Nick's love, Xeazle made his way to the castle where the wedding ceremony was taking place. But as he arrived, he was met with an overwhelming crowd of guests. The castle was packed to capacity, and poor Xeazle found himself unable to enter. With no other options, he decided to sneak in through a window, determined to speak with Nick and apologize for his actions. As he made his way through the crowded castle, Xeazle couldn't help but feel a sense of dread and hopelessness. He knew that he had made a terrible mistake and that there was no way he could undo the damage that he had done. He thought about turning back and running away, but something deep inside of him pushed him forward.

He arrived at the chapel a few minutes later. He could see Nick standing at the altar, but it was incredibly crowded so he had to sit in the very back. The sheer amount of people in the room was overwhelming, but he had to stay. Suddenly music starts playing, and the grand doors open. The bride walks inside, and Xeazle is shaken by the revelation. Because in walks his own mother. She walks up to the chapel where Nick stands. Nick turns around to face her as soon as she's up by the altar. Nick looks at Xeazle's mother with a look that was once reserved for her son. The rest of the ceremony goes by in a blur, and suddenly they're exchanging vows. The priest turns to the crowd and asks if anyone objects. Xeazle stands up. He objects. He actually objects to the wedding. It's deadly silent in the room, and everyone is staring at him. Nick looks absolutely furious, and that's when Xeazle sees it. There's a bit of fur hanging from Nick's tie, cat fur. Nick ate his beloved cats. Xeazle is absolutely furious. He picks up a random leftover chair and throws it right at Nick. The crowd gasps. Nick lands right at Xeazle's mother's feet. He takes a deep breath in, almost as if he's smelling her feet. He says something that nobody but Xeazle's mother can hear. She collapses in tears, and then he walks over to Nick. They make up and make out The end :D