Magic in the Air

Chapter 1

The high walls of Weston were bathed in the golden glow of the setting Sun at twilight. Weston, a quaint yet huge Kingdom ruled by a fair King and Queen. Peace resided there. Little houses of shopkeepers were scattered in all directions while the bigger houses of Merchants and traders were aligned on one side and the shops were arranged neatly on the other side.

The centre of the kingdom had a majestic fountain and two public parks were built in front of it. The cobblestone paths had libraries and dress shops that stared invitingly at the people. Going eastwards, farmers had glorious fields spread like green carpets on the ground but some faced difficulties which were trying to be solved by the royals of the Castle.

The Palace stood taller than any other building and drew forth its majestic glory. Richly coloured flags were hoisted on top of the cone topped pillars while heavily armed guards surrounded it. Its near gold-like paint glowed in the night and sprawling gardens with a hedge maze right in the middle decorated the palace grounds.

Spacious rooms, a huge ballroom and a winding staircase made the palace look even more glorious.

To say; everyone seemed to be fine in there but the royal Prince certainly wasn't happy or calm since his parent's admonished him the past hour.

Prince William, a carefree brown haired 19-year old with blue eyes that burned with anger strode up and down in the hallways. He had been caught red-handed because of an attempt to sneak out of the Palace ignoring the studies the royal tutor had given him.

Suddenly footsteps sounded in the hallway and William turned to see who it was. A young lad walked towards him.

"Logan!"

"Good evening your majesty, I trust that your day went well." The boy greeted with a mischievous glint in the eye. Logan very well knew that he had a bad day but still wished to tease him. Logan was William's close friend. They both had similarities in their character. Both were rebellious and strong but their position and hair-colour differed greatly. Although William was a prince and Logan a peasant; Their worlds met immediately. As best friends from childhood, both shared their worries and fears with each other.
"Logan, don't call me that! You know I hate it"
"Alright Prince! Look I know you had a rough day but you should know better; Never ignore studies. I want to see you become a great King with a beautiful queen by his side and also two chil-"
Will cut him off before he went further
" I know what you mean."
His friend became quiet for a moment and spoke
"Her majesty has told you to go to the library and learn the piano lessons. You better hurry because she is on her way."
William turned pale and said
"Where would she be now?"
" Coming out of the throne room." Logan said casually.
" How do I reach there in time?" Asked the Prince.
"The answer is behind you." The young boy said with a smile and ran off since his name was called from the kitchen.
A solid wall stared at him. However, William knew that there lay a secret passage inside that lead directly to the library. Running swiftly, he arrived half a minute before the queen came and sat down on the piano seat playing the notes that Logan arranged for him.

Brianna, the queen came in only to see her son playing a melodious note on the Piano.
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