Unwanted Kingdom

Chapter One

Castiel loved the sixth day. It was the day he was able to take time for himself and not have to focus on anything. Second through fifth day were dedicated to his studies, training and sitting in on council. While the days went by fast, the repetitiveness of it all was enough to drive him insane. The first day was the worst day. While religion was an important thing within the Kingdom, Castiel could never find it in himself to take any merit in the words being cast in his direction.

But on the sixth day, he was free to be nothing more than Castiel. And he took advantage of these moments. Once he becomes King, even his sixth day will become a repetitive nightmare of routine and mundane business. Any semblance of real life will completely vanish and he will look back on these days fondly, realizing how good he truly had it, even if he can still deny that to be the case at the moment.

"And where are you off to?"

Castiel turned to come face to face with Anna, his handmaid. She was more of a friend than anything else. He wished he could call her his friend and that be it but Michael would not allow such things. His Uncle believed in the people within the Kingdom knowing their place and being who they were born to be. He prayed to never see the world as Michael saw it. But, for the time being, Michael was in charge and it was in Castiel's best interest to play nice.

Michael, his father Charles' younger brother, was acting King until Castiel was deemed fit to take the throne. Part of Castiel wished that he could simply let Michael rule the Kingdom, but he knew that was not in his Kingdom's best interest. Since his parents' early demise and Michael being placed in charge, the Kingdom has suffered.

Metallicar used to be a thriving, beautiful place. Located in the upper west corner of the Land of Lazarus, it was blessed to be rich in resources. That is where their Kingdom played a part in the world. If there was something that you needed, from the freshest fish to the sturdiest trees, Metallicar is where you would travel to find it. They were the head of the trade.

Technically, when it came to trades, they were still on top, making them the richest if Kingdoms. Michael knew the supply and demand needed throughout the land and now, if you were in need, you had to pay a pretty fortune to get these things. This has caused a downfall in other Kingdoms. Castiel hated that the greed of his Uncle was destroying a land his father had once described as a 'beautiful unity of mankind.' If his father could see the world now, he would surely be grateful that he is dead.

"Not going to tell me then?" Anna pulled Castiel from his thoughts, now standing only a few feet in front of him.

"I was going to go into town," Castiel admitted.

"But," she began to voice her concerns but Castiel cut her off.

"I know of the rules Anna." Castiel offered her a smile but the worry did not diminish from her face. "I will not be gone long. There are things I need from the market and once I have procured them, I shall return."

"I would be more than happy to go to the market for you," Anna interjected. "Save you the trouble. That would allow for you..."

"Allow for me to what?" Castiel interrupted her again. "Allow for me to focus on my studies? Twirl my sword with Raphael? Be trapped within these walls for good?"

"I only meant to save you some trouble." Anna hung her head with her reply.

"I apologize." Castiel stepped forward and placed his hand on her shoulder. "I will be quick. I only wish a few moments of normality."

"I will cover for you the best that I can," Anna forced a smile.

"I know you will," Castiel assured her. "But to be safe, if you see Michael, walk the other way."