Dear, My Kings (MxMxMxM)

Chapter 8: The Gifts

       "Yes, I'm sorry your Highness! Please forgive me." The nervous butler bowed before stepping back.

"Now that the scores are in, let's move onwards with the next test." The queen smiled brightly trying to lighten the mood. She was like sunlight desperately cutting through the gloomy skies. No matter how much she tries, Skyler's nerves continue to wreak havoc on his body. Skyler continued to chew on his inner lip not even noticing blood flowing into his mouth. However a red eyed man noticed, and boy did he want to jump off his throne and sink his teeth in Skylers ivory skin with a rosy hue. The older brother's eyes were trained onto the small boy who would become his. The smell of boy's blood drove him mad with temptation, and right then and there he decided Skyler would be his.

However his younger brother Cassius, has more discipline, he was looking for the man or women to rule beside the brothers. Not someone who cons the system, by splitting their lip open. Skyler was favored by him, until he pulled that little stunt. The young of the three saw it differently, he saw it as Skyler seizing the opportunity. It showed determination and guts to pull a stunt like that, and Darius like that. Unbeknownst to Skyler two out of three decided he would be the winner of this little game that barely started.

The queen clapped her hand three times, and not a second later door connecting to the long hallways in the castle opened. Out came multiple butlers carrying a long table full of different items, from flasks to little button pins. It was full of items many would consider personal. Skyler scanned the items, but his eyes stopped on a pair of boots that looked very similar. He continued to look at the long table to see the dagger and stacks of books that appeared in Skylers weird dream a few nights ago.

"This is the third and final test. Some of you need this test to go well, so I expect you to think hard about your decisions. Your task is to pick up one item that you think represents them and why. Also keep in mind, what you choose will also be their wedding gift from you." The king speaks as his eyes lay on each and everyone of the contestants.

Skyler felt uneasy, he wasn't sure if he should listen to his gut or make a more logical guess. Something deep inside him told him to listen to himself and pray it's correct. He picked at his nails deep in thought and didn't stop until the deep voice of the king startled him.

"You may begin." The men and women around Skyler ran off towards the table while he was frozen in place. His legs didn't want to move forward, he looked at the third prince like a mouse staring at a cat. Darius made a slightly shoo-ing motion with his hands that rested on his throne. Skyler's feet immediately unfreeze and he headed to the old table. There he immediately felt overwhelmed, his heartbeat sped up and lips feel chapped. His eyes scanned the table quickly as others were rushing to grab the perfect wedding gifts. His eyes landed on one of the three items, the boots.

Skyler walked right in between red and pink, he went to grab the black leather boot, however a rough nug caused him to move back and look at pink. He was expecting an apology or at least some sort of acknowledgment, but instead he got the cold shoulder. He grabbed the leather boots and took a step back darting his eyes everywhere for the dagger or books. He saw the pile of books but couldn't remember for the life of him which book he grabbed in the dream. A glint of silver caught his eyes and he immediately zoned in on that item. The dagger was slightly covered with a blue and gold cloth. It was also a little heavier than in his dream, it felt more real. Now that Skyler has acquired two out of three he made his way over to the large pile of books unaware of everyone's eyes on him.

"Very brave choice," the king laughs to himself. Picking the wrong book could make him fail the whole test, however picking the correct one would boost his already impressive score. The king was excited to see what happened next.

Skyler picked at his fingers before reaching into the pile and starting searching. He chewed his inner cheek silently freaking out. His eyes closed and he took a few deep breaths while he tried to think of the cover. He knew it was red leather, however he wasn't sure about the lettering. After looking for a while his face became red and his eyes got a little wet. There were four stacks he must look at, but he set aside any red books even if there weren't velvet covers. Once he had gathered all the books in a pile he started reading the covers.

'Life & Death' No.

'Bloody Oath' Not that one.

'Botanical Wonders' Don't think gardening is going to bring peace.

'Vampire Flowers' Surely not this one.

'King Warren: The Great' He ran his fingers over the title, he knitted his brows together. This book gave off a weird recurrence? Is this what he has been looking for? On one hand it didn't make sense, but on the other he felt this was the correct book. He decided to go with his gut, it hasn't been wrong so far. He gathers all the gifts and stands, others are still running around. It felt good not having to run around like his head was chopped off. He stands in front of the third prince with all his items, Cassius gives him a little smirk before redirecting his eyes to the table.

'Little mouse is smart, but is he truly worthy of my love?'

It took a while for the others to get done picking their gifts and get back in line. Many of them looked disheveled and out of breath. Many held stuff that would make wonderful gifts and some held stuff that didn't make any sense to Skyler. Once everyone was done picking the king spoke.

"Everyone done?" No one spoke. "Very well, White please hold up your gift for my first son Atticus. Then hold up your second gift for my second son Cassius, then your third gift for Darius. My sons will decide if your gift is worthy."

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