Wizards, Princes and Knights Oh My!

Wizards, princes and Knights Oh My! Part 1

Exactly three weeks ago Dan's parents had handed him a bag of supplies that would last him his three day journey no more and no less They told him that he could have a better life there and that the man that they had gotten him assigned with would be able to help him with his special...'talents' you see, Dan was a wizard. He had magic abilities that not just any one had. Due to it being so rare however though it did scare most people and anyone found to be using magic would be put to death. They'd hugged him and said there goodbyes and off he went to the kingdom of Shire. It had been a long journey but finally he had arrived. He had been assigned to work with his families old friend and the healer of the castle. He was also to do basic service boy duties during the meal times of the royal family. This had been fine for a few weeks to come, until one day during dinner time Dan stopped one of the other serving boy's put something into Prince Philips drink before serving it to him, he watched as the prince put the goblet slowly to his lips, he couldn't let this happen. He ran as fast as he could, knowing he was breaking almost every rule ever. He snatched the goblet from the prince before he could sip at it, just as he did the man who had tested the drink to insure it was safe dropped down dead. Philips farther the king had been so impressed with Dan's 'brave' act that from that moment on he made Dan Philips personal serving boy, which meant basically taking care of the prince and ensuring that no harm came to him. All the while he was still to train as a healer and train his magic. It was going to be a lot to tackle and today was his first day in full service to Phil. He was on his way to the prince's room with a tray holding the man's breakfast for that morning. Once he arrived at the other's chambers he gave a small knock and waited for a response before entering "Good morning Prince Philip" he said politely "I hope you slept well indeed."

Phil sat up, stretching out and remembering today was the day that person Dan was to start serving him. He started to think of what it would be like before he heard a knock, telling him to come in. He gave a soft smile to the boy "I did, thank you. What's for breakfast this morning?" he asked

"You have sausages with eggs, a glass of juice and oatmeal" he listed softly, walking over to where the prince was now sitting up and carefully handed the meal to him before stepping back and pulling a list from his back pocket "By the looks of things you have a very busy day today, prince" he said softly, mostly to himself then to Phil. "Shall I lay out your clothes?" he asked, returning his attention to Phil.

 Phil took the meal and thanked him softly, giving a charming smile. "Please do. And Dan, know that you're allowed to call me Phil. " he informed and took a breath before taking a bite of his eggs, starting to think a bit.

Dan gave a small nod "Yes Pri--Phil. Thank you." He turned to the wardrobe and begun to pick out clothes that would be suitable for the day's work that the prince had ahead of him. Training and meeting people and paper work and meetings and more training. He couldn't imagine living a life like the one Phil did. He carefully lay the clothes he'd picked out over the changing screen that was located in the corner of the room "Is there anything I can get for you, Phil?" he asked politely.

Phil checked his schedule and gave a sigh at all the things on it, glancing up at him "Yes, actually" he gave another charming smile. He finished his eggs and drank his juice, leaving the sausage and oatmeal untouched. "Can you take this and dump it for me? And maybe say I ate it all if anyone in the kitchen asks"

Dan bit his lip and gave a small nod "Oh um yes sir" He said softly, taking the tray from the prince. He gave a small smile and headed for the door, having no intention of dumping the perfectly good food. The serving staff only ever got rations so this would be a good treat for later. He rushed back to his chambers which were only rather small and in the back of the healing room. He stashed the food under his bed and hurried back to the room "All done, sir" he said quickly, giving a tiny smile.