The Lost Prince

The Kings Dinner

When the group arrived in the dining hall once again it was not like they had seen it before. It's was clean and prepped all lit with gold and silver candles. The table was ready with fine china and waiters stood by each chair ready with silver platters. They were all shocked, not much at the display for royalty does know it's spoils. But instead for the fact that the spoils came from the cocky outdoors king who seemed more of a child at times then a decent host.

"Since we don't have ladies present the Isabelle I guess you two will take your students and I will take Mattie." Gil smirked.

"For what?" Lovino questioned.

"For this." Roderick helped.

He held lady Elizabeta's hand and walked her to a chair which he pulled out for her and she daintily say upon it.

"Um..... No thanks." Lovino said crossing his arms.

"Come on lovi it's a learning experience!" Antonio said taking his hand.

Lovino blushed violently protesting as he was helped to his seat. Feliciano giggled but stopped when he saw Ludwig's strong hand. Ludwig was turned away a bit embarrassed but feliciano took his hand.

"Such a gentleman." He giggled.

Finally Gilbert held out his arm and Matthew took it a little more friendly then the others had been. He was taken to his seat and sat nicely. The men then took there own seats and the waiters could then give the entrées.

"Dig in!" Gilbert announced.

And so they did. Like an award family Reunion they all ate together. They spoke amongst each other until the creaking of the door broke them up and they looked over at a retired King.

"Pops?" Gil questioned.

"I thought I would join you." He said his usual serious look.

They said nothing and Gil gestured to the table.

"Come on old man!" Gil said happily.

They all welcomed him and he sat down before a waitress have him the same entree.

"Gil you never explained why you have a massive bird." Antonio brought up breaking the silence.

"I thought everyone had a giant bird?" Gil said confused.

"I don't think so." Feliciano giggled.

"When will the boys be done with their tutoring?" Matthew asked.

"When they're ready." Ludwig shrugged.

"I think for lovi he'll be done early!" Antonio said proudly.

"I.... Don't think so." Ludwig said honestly.

"Well how about you?" The old king said suddenly.

Ludwig looked at the king confused.

"Sir?" He said confused.

"When will you be done Ludwig? With this whole charade of being a tutor." The king said blankly.

"Dad!" Gil said angrily.

"I'm a tutor by choice." Ludwig said.

"You shouldn't have to teach the Little Feliciano, his father is a good king and can be taught by him, or he can be taught by Antonio. You're needed here, as a prince, not a teacher."

Gilbert stood up furious at his father but Ludwig held out his hand calmly.

"Your highness. As far as I'm concerned I was feliciano's tutor before your son. I will finish my tutoring with feliciano and will do as I please. Feliciano's well being is my top priority, you don't need me here, Gilbert and Matthew are more then capable of doing their jobs." Ludwig said staring the retired king dead in the eye.

The king smirked the tiniest smile. "Then so be it." He laughed to himself.

Gilbert looked confused and the rest stayed silent. Ludwig looked to Feliciano who's eyes were wide and full of excitement. Ludwig smiled knowing he had made the young prince happy.