Her Majesty The Queen

King August and Queen May

"Came home safe?"

"Mama!" Velvet ran and went for a hug, finally smiling.

"You're majesty, Queen May, it's an honor." Quartz said while bowing

Queen May tapped on his shoulder and said "Enough with the formalities Quartz, after all, you're like a son to us."

Quartz gave her a smile and escorted her. Velvet went to her dad and talked to him as
they all went for a walk towards the solar and settled down.

"How was it? We're they convinced?" Queen May asked

Velvet was looking down, but still replied "No mama, they didn't want to hear us, even a single word. They have been rambling and even hurting nearby villagers." Velvet said, still looking down on the carpet.

King August who was preparing his tea is now facing Velvet
"This is why the royal guards are there Velvet! Step one is to convince them, for them to be aware of their behavior, it is for us to see how wise you are with words. Step two will be the final one, the royal guards will take care of them and send them to the dungeons to be taken care of."  King August said, taping on her shoulder. "Now raise your head and prove us the princess you are is worth of being queen!" The king continued with an encouraging tone.

"Papa...." Velvet looked up, showing her shiny hope-filled eyes to her father

"Excuse me your majesty, if what we're doing is arresting them, then why don't we arrest them right away?" Quartz asked, looking a tad bit confused.

"It's a test Quartz, a test about your words, words of encouragement, words of wisdom, words umm.... that can convince people, to move them." King August responded

Both Velvet and Quartz looked confused, showing their puppy like eyes to the king and queen.

"You see, your powers is not the only thing with magic." Queen May added

"Then what else?" Velvet and Quartz said, looking rather astonished that they said it together.

"Words my dear, the magic of words. We are royals, we are bestowed with the gift of magic, even little things that you excel at has magic. You can use it to guide our people to the right path." Queen May said with a soothing tone

"What?! Magic? In little things?? How can that be mama?" Velvet asked looking perplexed like usual.

Queen May smiled and looked at King August, showing that she wanted him to explain in behalf of her.

"Well.." King August said "For instance, how you were able to... well close enough, to teleport to the stable from the race track. That was the magic of speed that you developed from racing with Quartz. It was not really teleportation, it was just the speed that makes it look like you're teleporting." King August explained.

"Oh, even little things has magic." Velvet replied

"Yes, and I hope you are able to develop those hobbies of yours into something that can improve you and the kingdom." King August said.

The king and queen's words are still echoing in Velvet's head while her and Quartz are walking in the garden.

Velvet turned to Quartz "Magic huh"

"Well what did you expect, we have powers so maybe we have tiny bits of magic that is slowly improving our actions." Quartz replied

"Little things... like what mama called them pfftt..."

"What's so funny with little things?"

"Nothing" Velvet said, still laughing

"Well, little things has a sentimental value to me." Quartz said

"How come?"

"Example, that laugh just now" Quartz said while looking at Velvet, putting a flower crown on her head.

Velvet touched the flower crown, smiled slowly and looked up to Quartz  "When did you make this?"

Quartz did not reply, but instead, he smiled at her, like he was looking at a valuable treasure.

Quartz slowly walked away from the garden, leaving Velvet with mixed emotions.

He can be mysterious sometimes....

Author's note:  Solar - is a room intended for the royal family or the lord's family. It's smaller than the great hall and gives privacy to the family. It looks more like a living room.

Heyy waddya think so far? Is it worth the read? I'm very open with suggestions since I'm new with making stories. You can be savage or brutally honest with your opinions ☺