The Lost Prince

BrotherHood

Matthew sat with Antonio in the library. He was showing Antonio books he had used with Gilbert seeing as how Gil was very stubborn just as Lovino was proving to Antonio.

"And that's should be all..." Matthew said double checking. "Some books are to wordy, these will be easier to read."

"Thanks Mattie!" Antonio said opening each book. "Hey, do you think Gil and Ludwig will go to the festival together?"

Matthew looked up with a confused eyes and he adjusted his glasses.

"What festival?"

Antonio was a bit taken back that Gil hadn't mentioned the festival. Or even more taken back that he may not know of it.

"The brothers Festival. It's a silly little festival that the towns people throw to represent the importance of brotherhood. Lovino told me that he and Feliciano would go to it every year."

"Oh really?" Matthew liked the sound of this festival. "I'll ask him about it, he didn't say anything to me!"

"I'll go ask Lovino when there going!"

"I'll go find Ludwig first so I don't send Gil out assuming." Matthew laughed.

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Ludwig sat on his own on a bench by the tone path. He stared into the trickling water from the fountain and sighed.

"It's nice to have a moment to myself." He sighed.

"Then I suppose this is a bad time." A soft voice rung behind him.

He turned to see the shy Matthew scratching the back if his head. Ludwig sighed and smiled. He liked Matthew, unlike the people he was surrounded by, he was calm and understood how he felt by the pains in the butt around him.

"No, it's alright, what do you need."

"Are you going to brothers Festival with Gilbert?"

Ludwig's face changed and he crossed his arms.

"No, I'm not."

"You aren't going to the festival?!" Feliciano's voice cried.

Ludwig turned to see a blur and felt arms wrap around him.

"Ludi you have to go!" Feliciano complained. "It'll be so much fun!"

Ludwig looked to Matthew for help but Matthew laughed softly.

"You better listen to him Ludwig," Matthew giggled.

Feliciano curled up to Ludwig shaking him.

"You have to goooo Ludi!!! Pleeeeeease."

Ludwig sighed and pushed Feli off.

"Okay, okay I'll go." He gave in.

Feliciano raced to Matthew and they high fived. Ludwig's eyes widened and he sighed smiling.

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Gilbert walked down the hall curiously. He hadn't been able to find anyone all day and he was starting to become very annoyed. He had made his way upstairs where he found a set of windows that showed the garden. He peered outside and saw Ludwig standing with Matthew and Feliciano outside.

"Hey!" He yelled trying to get there attention.

But of course they could not here him. So instead he walked around to the gaurden. He turned the corner and was startled a thick chest. He looked up to the serious blue eyes and waved.

"Hey Ludi!" He said excited.

"Gilbert.... Do you...." Ludwig hesitated and sighed.

"Do I----" Gilbert pushed.

"Do you want..... To go with me to the festival of Brotherhood?" Ludwig spat.

Gilbert looked confused and dumb founded.

"The what?" He asked.

"I know, it's an Italian thing." Ludwig smirked.

Gilbert's eyes became bright and he looked much younger. But indeed he looked happy. Ludwig took a step back and smiled awkwardly.

"Of course I'll go!!! My little brother and I going to a Brother festival!!!!" Gilbert called.

"Okay, calm down.... Geez." Ludwig said putting his arms out to protect him self from GilFlails.

"Alright then we'll all go together!" Feliciano said showing up behind Ludwig. "I'll go get Lovi!!"

With that the Italian boy vanished leaving the two German brothers and Matthew alone.

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Later on after a very long discussion with Lovino and then forcing him into the carriage. The four siblings were off to the fair. They sat in silence yet it wasn't awkward. Ludwig was patient as always, Lovino looked out the window grumpy, feliciano hummed along while Gilbert stared out the window with big eyes watching the trees.

Even though ludwig had been sceptical and angry with the newly announced brother he was starting to grow on him. He admired the kings confidence and his stubborn nature. He was a but absurd but how could he not be seeing as he was royalty. Which got Ludwig thinking. He was a prince. That thought weighed on him and he sighed.

Feliciano stopped humming and looked up at Ludwig.

"What's wrong Ludi?" He asked.

Everyone looked at him and he sat up straight.

"Nothing?!" He said.

Gilbert and feliciano laughed but Lovino rolled his eyes and looked back out the window.

"Hey look!" Gil called out.

They all looked outside and the town was full of excitement. People were laughing and dancing wearing silly costumes and there was not a woman to be seen.

"It's a big ol' wurst fest!" Gilbert laughed.

"Don't say that." Ludwig snipped.

"No he's right. Total sausage fest." Lovino agreed.

Feliciano giggled but stopped when he was given a stern look from Ludwig. Just after that the carriage slowed down and stopped. Ludwig got out first and everyone followed after.

"Alright you two, stay close and try not to get into trouble." Ludwig said putting down the ground rules.

"Oh what ever you cabby craught. We've been here a million times and there's no way I'm letting some potato loving bastard ruin my fun." Lovino laughed.

With that Lovino grabbed feliciano's hand and dragged him into the crowed.

"Lovino!" Ludwig called. "Why's it always like this with him." He grumbled.

"Come on Ludi." Gil said patting Ludis back. "Let the boys have their fun. Let's go pet a llama!"

"A what?-" Ludwig started but then he was also dragged through the crowed.