Ace Attorney X Reader One Shots Vol. 2

6 Dancing Princesses Pt. 7

Your Pov:

We all walked to Papa's room, muttering to each other. I quietly opened the door, letting everyone in. Once inside, I shut the door. Maya and Pearls sat on the edge of the bed as the rest of us stood around it. I spoke, "Papa?" He looked up at all of us.

"Well, look who's here. The wild bunch." I examined him in concern, "Are you sick?" He shook his head, "No, just tired. I didn't feel... I didn't feel up to breakfast this morning." Pearls spoke, "Papa, you won't believe what happened last night." Papa looked at her and Maya, "Last night? Don't remind me. We were supposed to celebrate your birthday and I fell asleep. Inexcusable. Is it too late to give you your presents?" Maya and Pearls giggled, "No!"

I turned my gaze towards the window, seeing movement. Franziska was talking to a sketchy looking man. He showed her something and she nodded. Just then, I heard Pearls speak, "Oooh, pretty." Maya nodded, "Thank you, Papa." He nodded, "Am I forgiven?" The two of them nodded, "Yes, Papa." I looked back towards the window, only to see Franziska and the man gone. I turned from the window.

Time Skip...No One's Pov

Franziska stood in the throne room, tracing her hands over the plush fabric as she thought. Gumshoe came into the room, holding A pair of dancing shoes, "Milady..." She grabbed the shoes from him, "What do you think you're doing? The princesses' dancing shoes?" She examined them.

"Worn through. The spoilt brats have been out dancing." She turned to Gumshoe, "Do you know what this means? Do you?" Gumshoe scratched his head. Franziska frowned, "Princes! They're out dancing with princes. Do you know what that means?"

Gumshoe went to nod when she cut him off, "No, you don't. Marriage is what it means. If princes fall for those pampered pretties, my plans are ruined!" She paused, turning around.

Sound emanated from up the hall, in the king's bedroom. She frowned, "What's that? What are they up to?"

Back to Your Pov...

We all stood around Papa's bed, singing. He closed his eyes, slightly swaying his head. I smiled. Suddenly, the door opened, revealing Franziska with a tea cart. We all stopped singing. Papa opened his eyes, "Come in, Franziska." Franziska stepped inside, "Oh! So much commotion. I thought you were unwell." Papa nodded, "I am, but I love when they sing for me."

Franziska sighed, "Look how pale you are, dear cousin." She turned to us, "That's enough for now, girls. Out. Out, please. Please, out." I looked at Papa, "But, Papa..." Papa nodded, "Franziska's right. I'm not feeling so well." Franziska pushed the cart to the corner of the room and started making some tea. I spoke, "Papa, maybe you should call the doctor."

Just then, Franziska dropped a spoon. Papa nodded, "Good idea, (Y/n)." With that, we all left the room.

Time Skip...No One's Pov:

The doctor looked over the king, "Eyes cloudy, skin clammy." The king coughed, "I sound like a fish." The doctor smiled, "Sense of humor intact. Well, Your Highness, if you continue to rest and take this elixir, I believe you will recover shortly." The king nodded, "That's good news."

Franziska spoke, "Allow me, Doctor. I'll take care of everything." The doctor handed her a small clear bottle, "Twice daily should do the trick. Your Highness."

Then, the doctor left. Franziska turned towards the ill king, "Now, you rest, cousin." With that, Franziska left the room. She walked down the hallway, stopping at a potted plant. She looked around before pulling the bottle out. She quickly unscrewed it, pouring the contents into the soil.