The castle was filled with music and laughter while people danced and laughed with each other. Iris, Estel, and Steven were lead into the castle by Charlie and Orlando. As they walked into the courtyard they were greeted by bows and smiles from the guests. The guests varied from the rich to the poor, and from different shapes and sizes. Orlando was busy trying to get Charlie's attention as she seemed to absent-mindedly smiling and waving at the people.
Orlando sighed as he finally gave up. He turned to look at the three as he said, "Please excuse us." he then took, a now complaining, Charlie by her arm and lead her deeper into the castle. A few of the other servants in the courtyard lead them and other nobles to the ballroom.
"This is nice, isn't it?" said Steven as they took their seats at the long table that faced the ballroom and other tables now occupied with guests. Estel nodded in agreement as he sat in between Iris and Steven.
Estel then looked at Iris and asked, "Hey you okay?" he obviously cared for her. If Charlie or the other opponent, ended up choosing Iris after winning the battle, He would have done everything in his will to stop it.
"Huh? yeah, I'm alright," she replied as she looked into his deep ocean blue eyes. She was alright now knowing that she was not a prize.
Just then the trumpets were heard. Coming down from the stairs was Charlie, but now in a red strapless gown embroidered in silver sequences. Her ginger hair was out and flowing down to her waist as her golden crown perfectly sat on her head. She was escorted gracefully to the table by Orlando.
As she reached her chair the Congress stood up. " Welcome to all!" she greeted them. A few Cheers erupted from sections of the crowds. She then continued, " This Day is known to bridge the realms and people of many kingdoms, and we gladly have royalty from two neighbouring realms! Please give a warm welcome Prince Estel of the Elven realm and Princess Iris of the realm of mage's!!" A sea of clapping erupted from the congress as both Estel and Iris stood up and gave them a wave and a bow. After a few more announcements and greetings Charlie said, "let the meal be served." The butlers and waiters rushed around and began doing their job as Charlie turned back to the others at her table. Orlando disappeared to make sure things were smoothly working out.
Iris smiled at Charlie as she said, "Thank you, your highness, for the warm welcome, and for also saving me from that deal,"
Charlie returned the smile and chuckled, "oh don't mention it love! Also just call me Charlie! I don't like the whole formal thing," she said while waving her hand around in dismissal. She then asked them, "So what brings you to my kingdom?"
Iris and Estel shared a glance when Steven stepped in saying, " Well, Your H...Charlie, the three of us are on an adventure to the Abandoned Shadow realm to find King Tolthe of the Elven realm, and Queen Evelyn of the mage realm, so we had to pass through the realms to get there,"
"Wait! Did you say and adventure? Ooo! That sounds magnificent! I've always loved a good old adventure...even if most of my allies die on the way there..." Charlie replied, mumbling the last part.
"Why don't you join us? If that's alright with you," Iris spoke up as food began to be placed on their table. "I'm sure the more the merrier, right?"
"Join you?! Of Course I will! Might as well help the other Realms while we kick ass," She said just as Orlando arrived.
"Pardon me, but who's arse are we kicking?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh nothing! I'm just going on an adventure across the realms," Charlie casually replied, " And I'm leaving in two days."
"What? No, you can't do that! What about your responsibilities? And who's going to rule this kingdom? You need to be here to make sure things are alright, your highness," Orlando said as he tried to protest against Charlie's Decision.
"Nah, I'm sure you can sort that out! This adventure to the abandoned realm will help out our kingdom as well... it might even bring the kingdom's together," Charlie said with a smile. Ignoring Orlando's constant complaints she finally turned to the other three and said, "so another toast to our adventure!"
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Woah it's been tooo long! Should I still continue this?
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