The Lost Princess

Chapter 8: James

What? Why so soon?! I was confused and furious.

Because its time for you to start settling down and be the prince you are suppose to be! My father stated. I did want to marry Leora but when we were both ready not when we were being forced.

Amethyst? Are you okay? I ask her wanting her opinion. She just looks to her siblings and dad.

King Orion, you cant expect us to put together a welcoming ball, engagement ball, and wedding all within one month. King Topaz stated calmly coming in to save the day.

Fine. How long do you think they will need? My dad asks. King Topaz looks to Leora and I and I look to Leora. She looks to her dad and out of my dads eyesight holds up the number three.

Id say about three months.

What? Isnt that a bit long? My dad roars.

Well with Amethyst still getting use to the castle and being a princess be glad I didnt say longer. King Topaz roars back. My dad steps back and thinks.

Okay I see your point. Three months then. But if your not married by then, then you marry Princess Vivian of the Sun Kingdom! My dad stats looking at me sternly. He then walks out of the garden and towards his coach.

Well, that could have gone worse. Ametrine states.

Not helping Ametrine! Jasper whispers.

Looks like we have to plan a wedding now. Im sure both my moms would like to help and Ametrine can I ask you something? Leora asks.

Of course! Leora then drags her off to God knows where and I look to Jasper.

Jasper Im scared. What if he changes his mind like he always does? I start shaking.

Lets go find Nick and have a guys night in my room tonight. That way your close to Amethyst and we can also talk about the wedding! We head off towards the knights training ground to find Nick and all I can think is that my dad has something up his sleeve. He has never approved my fondness for the lost princess and now that Ive found her he wants me to marry someone else! Something is screaming in my head.

Jasper! James! Whats up guys! Nick is sweating. Looks like he just got done running drills.

Nick, my dad was just here. I state.

Oh shit! Nick motions for us to follow him. We go into the barracks with Nick so he can grab his bags.

Nick, do you want to have a boys night in the castle with us? Jasper asks. He nods his head and holds up a finger.

Dad, do you mind if I stay the night in the castle with Jasper and James? Nick asks Sir Tristan.

I dont mind at all but if your serious about becoming a knight you need to be on time for drills in the morning.

Will do! See you in the morning dad! We then head towards Jaspers room in dead silence! Once we are in Jaspers room, Jasper plops onto his bed, Nick flops onto one of the beanbags in the far-right hand corner and I start pacing the floor.

Okay dude spill whats going on? Nick asks.

My dad is making me marry Leora in just three months or else I have to marry Princess Vivian! I swear he has an underlining plan and Im just sick of being left in the dark!

Wait you have to marry Leora!? I just nod my head.

Woe! You couldnt even propose romantically tough break!

Youre telling me! I couldnt ask her father or anything! Speaking of will you two be my groomsmen? They look at me with goofy smiles on their faces.

Of course dude we are your best friends no way are we missing the most important day of your life! Jasper exclaimed. Nick just nods in agreement! I sigh in relief.