The Frog Prince and His Servant (Completed)

Chapter IV

*Five years have passed since the day Henry was made the Prince's servant. The Prince was indeed a kind one and raised into a gentleman at that. Over the years the two have grown closer. They identified themselves as best friends away from the public eye. A friendship that the Prince never dared to change into something more. A choice he regrets when one day, he rode his horse into the forest of Grimm, alone.

JONAH'S POV

The time was dusk, with the sun setting fast and I needed to get back home. After spending a day meeting with the townspeople, making sure everything still ran smoothly and orderly, I decided to take the shortcut through Grimm forest. I know how to protect myself with my sword and I know my horse will not fail me in getting me home. Or at least I thought so before I was half way through the forest. Resounding growls and snarls circled around me, by this time the sun retired and I couldn't see the vicious beasts.

"Down my pups. We are in the presence of the Prince." A sweet voice speaks within the dark forest.

"Who goes there?" I question sternly.

"Oh, my dear Prince. What are you doing in my forest, especially when the sun is down?" She answers with another question.

"This forest belongs to my father and uncle, Kings Jacob and Wilhelm. Who are you to say this is your forest?"

"It is my home, so it is mine." Her voice sounded closer than before, I must keep my calm before my horse senses and becomes nervous.

I place a steady hand over the hilt of my sword attached to my hip as a precaution. I don't like how this is going.

"Answer my question. Who are you?"

Few seconds passed before a warm, soft hand is placed over mine holding the hilt.

"Now, now, there is no need for that. Here, I am sure you can't find your way home in the dark. Allow me to lead you home. The heir to the throne must be kept safe for the future of the kingdom."

I did not like the way her voice changed from being sweet to pure wickedness.

"It would destroy the kingdom to find their beloved prince had never returned."

She now whispers, only inches away from my ear.

Not waiting another moment, I snap the harness and the horse snorts at the abrupt movement. The horse is quick to react, sprinting along the path we were on. I was going home, back to my Faithful Henry. I am sure he is worrying now for my tardiness. He's always been a thoughtful man.

That thought was torn from me when howls echoed behind me. Those wolves are hunting me, that woman wants my skin! I pull my sword from the holster, ready to fight. What I wasn't ready for was when a creature pounced the side of my horse, knocking us to the ground. The horse crushed my leg underneath its weight as it neighs and kicks, trying to get rid of the snarling oversized wolf.

I look for my sword to kill the beast but find it nowhere near me. I must have lost it when we were hit.

"Remember what I said pup, he is the prince." The wicked woman nears me and the wolf retreats. My horse then picks himself up and saves itself.

Bad horse.

My Finn and Onyx would have never left me.

"Dear prince, it seems that your leg is injured. Let me take a look at it."

"No, stay away from me!"

"Tsk, tsk. Is that any way to treat someone who is trying to help you?"

"I don't believe you. Please, just leave me alone."

"I am afraid I can not do that. You see, I have plans for you." She says as I feel her hands on me, leaving an unbearable itch.

"What are you doing?" I panic and try to pull away, yet her inhumanly tight grip holds me in place.

She grabs my chin and places her forehead against mine. I look into her eyes, mesmerized by the swirling and glowing mix of colors. I no longer had the will to escape.

HENRY'S POV

It's past midnight and Master still hasn't come home. Yes, I do call the Prince of Grimm Master now. In our years of friendship, I had accidentally slipped in front of the royal family and I was punished for not addressing him properly. It was a rough week. Besides that, he usually arrives at the time he said he would. It worries me, this is the first time it's happened.

"Your majesty, has my Master come home yet?" I asked after I knocked the door to his study and he welcomed me in. From time to time he stays up late at night reading over paperwork from throughout the kingdom.

"No, he hasn't, Faithful Henry. I'm sure he was just caught up in his work and decided to stay the night in the town."

For some reason, the name Faithful Henry had stuck, instead of Henry Faithful. I guess it was my devoted services to my Master, and only him. Although no one knew the real reason other than being his personal servant. So many times I have wanted to gain his attention in another light. I wanted to be more than his servant and his best friend. I want to be his lover, but I know that can never happen. Not only is it frowned up for two males to be together, but I am a lowly servant and he is the heir to the kingdom of Grimm.

"I see, sorry to disturb you, your highness." I bow before closing the door behind me and left. I hope he is alright. I can not help but think the worst, I just have that feeling in my gut.

I make my way to the kitchen for a cup of warm milk. This should help calm my nerves and even help me sleep for the rest of night. Although it was working, my nerves shot through the ceiling when a ruckus sounded from outside.

"Your majesty! Your Majesty! The Prince's horse arrived without him! He is missing!"

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