The Tensions of Skip and Smot

8

-At the Smot Castle-

Alpine knocked on Glitzys door. "Sister, are you awake? You need to start getting ready for school." He advised. Glitzy smiled as she opened the door. "I'm not going today." She said simply. She walked back into her room and Alpine followed. "What do you mean? You can't just skip whenever you want. Did Father consent to this?" Alpine asked. "I need to rearrange things in here. It might just take all week." Glitzy shrugged and ignored him. "Why do you need to rearrange things?" Alpine asked. "I got some new posters last weekend." Glitzy explained. "What? That's two posters! A whole week for two posters? What's wrong with you!?" He yelled. "It's not my fault! Look at them!" Glitzy grabbed one of the posters and showed it to Alpine. "Don't you think this masterful artist belongs among the others?" She smiled. Alpine was not moved. "Where did you get that poster?" He asked. "Why?" Glitzy asked. "Because the girl is half naked!" Alpine exclaimed. "It's just the album cover! Don't you make me out for some gay Spit. That's gross." She snapped. "So you're telling me you looked at that poster and didn't think any thoughts about her boobs showing?" Alpine asked. Glitzy hesitated for a split second. "No." She replied. "Uh huh. Sure you didn't. Ok, whatever. You do you. I'm going to school." Alpine said. "Can you leave Maple here? I need him to move my furniture." Glitzy smiled. Alpine rolled his eyes. "Sure..." he sighed. "I don't know how you're gonna be queen like this." He mumbled.

-At School-

Alpine was not pleased with his sisters antics. Still, he went to school and suffered alone throughout the day. At gym, he just sat in a corner and observed the class around him. What he didn't know, was how close he actually was to the Skip border of the class. "You're a little close there, your majesty." He heard. He looked up to be met with a dashing smile. "Names Nacho. You alright?" Nacho sat down beside him. "Yeah. I'm fine." Alpine lied. "Just because you're royalty, doesn't mean you're perfect. You have problems just like the rest of us. They're just different problems. So tell me, what's on your mind?" Nacho asked. Alpine blinked at him and then sighed. "My sister is meant to be queen, but she's so irresponsible! She doesn't take anything like she should. I'm worried about the future of my kingdom under someone like her." Alpine admitted. "Someone irresponsible?" Nacho asked. Alpine nodded. "Someone gay too. I'm starting to think she's gay but she's in denial. I'm sure father is gonna have her head over it." Alpine huffed. "Why is your kingdom homophobic?" Nacho asked curiously. Alpine sighed. "I'm not authorized to share that with you. But I'm not, if that makes you feel better. I think girls and guys are hot." He shrugged. "You're bi?" Nacho asked, shocked. "Your words. Not mine. And I'll sure as shit deny it if you say anything." Alpine said. "I wont say anything. I'm gay myself. It's nice to know that Smot isn't just a bunch of bigots though" Nacho smiled. Alpine smiled back. "It's nice to know not all Skips are mean to me." He said. "You have friends here, your majesty." Nacho said. "You can just call me Alpine." He insisted. "Ok. Alpine, do you wanna come to a party? You can bring your sister. My brothers and I have been inviting the rest of your class. I don't see why you can't come too." Nacho suggested. Alpine smiled. "Really? That'd be awesome! I'll see what I can do." He said. "Great! I hope to see you there." Nacho said.

-Back at the Castle-

"Glitzy! Open up!" Alpine knocked on her door. Maple opened it. "It's your turn. Today was awful." He groaned, and left. Alpine went in and raised an eyebrow at the lack of changes in the room. "Oh! You're back!" Glitzy smiled. "Yeah, and I got something to tell you." He shut her door. "Why? What happened at school?" She asked. "I made friends with a Skip, and he invited me and you to a party! You always say you want to rebel? Well this is your moment!" Alpine smiled. "Hold on- you befriended a Skip? Have you lost your god-damn mind?!" She shrieked. "Oh come on! He was nice! Do you wanna go or not?" Alpine asked. "Of course I do. What kind of question is that?" She asked, as if that was a stupid question. "Great! I'm leaving now." Alpine turned to the door. "Wait! Can you help-" Alpine closed the door before she could finish. "Nope." He walked away. 

-At Nachos House-

"You invited the who now?" Dexter asked, stunned. "Just hear me out!" Nacho said. "No! There is no hearing you out Nacho! What were you thinking! You're gonna get us all arrested!" Dexter growled. "He's bi, Dex! He told me himself! He likes men! He's one of us. If we invited all the other Smots, why can't we invite him too?" Nacho tried to reason. "Ok, but what about his sister? She's a grade-A bitch." Dexter huffed. Nacho went to speak but was interrupted when their door opened. "Hey boys! Sorry to bother you. Have you seen my son Tuffy? I can't find him anywhere." Presents came in. "He's probably with Pablo." Nacho shrugged. Presents came to their house often to check on them. He was like their second father. "Pablo! Where's Tuffy?" Dexter yelled. "We're racing! Just let me kick his ass and the he's all yours!" Pablo yelled back. "Oh great." Presents rolled his eyes. "So what are you two talking about?" He asked the boys. "Nacho here, invited the royal Smot kids to our party." Dexter glared at his brother. Nacho rolled his eyes. "I already told you! Alpine is gay! And he thinks Glitzy might be too! Look, I just think we should give them a chance!" Nacho exclaimed. "Glitzy is... oh god-" Presents looked down. "What?" Dexter asked him. Pablo and Tuffy came down the stairs. "Hey dad!" He smiled. "Tuffy... your brother is in the car... go get him. Now, please." Presents said. Tuffy was confused but ran out to get Cookie. "Is something wrong?" Nacho asked. "I need to tell you all a story." Presents said.

All the boys came inside and sat down. Presents took a deep breath. "Ok boys. If I'm gonna tell anyone the truth, it should be you, and it should be now... I'm not from Skip. I was born and raised in Smot." He started. The boys were shocked. "At that time, our kingdoms were each others closest allies. And I was a guard in the Smot castle. In the castle, there are these entertainment crews. They put on magic shows, musicals, theater productions, and much more to entertain the staff during their breaks. The best of all the entertainers, was a young girl they called Minty. She was beautiful, and she had more talent then anyone Id ever met. And for some reason, she chose to love me... but we didn't last. After Prince Tinsel was rejected, he broke out in a fit of rage, and broke apart our kingdoms. And, I guess to make Princess Potion jealous, decided to marry the first woman he came across in his castle. Lucky me! It happened to be Minty. She didn't want too, but it didn't matter. What the prince says goes. So they got married, and Minty and I had to split." He told them. "You dated Queen Peppermint?" Cookie asked, stunned. "There's more son." Presents said. They leaned in, intrigued. "When they were married, Minty was already pregnant... but because of the timing of it all, she was able to pass off her daughter as Tinsels. The truth though, is that her daughter was mine. Princess Glitzy, is my daughter, and your sister." Presents said. Their jaws dropped. "I'm worried about her safety. Especially if she's gay. You guys can't say anything to her, ok?" Presents asked. "Of course dad." Cookie said, and they all nodded in agreement. "You should come to our party!" Nacho said. "Excuse me?" Presents asked. "Think about it! If you're there and Glitzy shows up, you can talk to her yourself! Set the story straight!" Nacho smiled. "I don't know Nacho. I told Mint that I wouldn't-" Nacho cut him off. "She's your daughter! She deserves to meet you!" Nacho exclaimed. Presents sighed. "I'll think about it. Thank you for listening boys." He said. "Of course." They smiled.