The Royal Duty

The Ball

"Where gonna held,a royal ball."

King Felix,explained looking straight into the gaze of his son,gesturing thay his serious,"This will help you find the girl,that will be a perfect match for you,"the king continued smiling genuinely at his son,accompanied by a gentle tone,"Th....that's great,father I can't wait,"Marshall stuttered,sighing silently,but sadly,his father has heard him,"Why are you sighing son,aren't you interested,it's not like you can marry Chase here,who's always with you,"the king teased,knowing that his son's attitude sometimes amuse him,which it did,Marshall became flustered,panicking as he waves his hands no,little did he know,someone was silently turning crimson behind him,"Wha....I....wha....me....Cha...what do you mean,that's absurd,that didn't even occured in my mind!!"Marshall yelled,suddenly standing up,slamming his hand in the table,both his parents and the pup behind him began to produce some laughter,there isn't any negative aura in the room,"Dear,calm down,your father is only jesting,don't take it seriously,"the queen said,calming her son down,as Marshall finally sits down,flustered,the small scarlet shade is beggining to disappear,"So,Father,when will the royal ball began,"Marshall said,secretly knotting his finger in embarrassment,"I think,it will start,tomorrow night,the maids are preparing the invitations today,so be prepare son,their will be a lot of maidens in town and some princess to choose,"the king sarcastically answered,showing his bright white smile,making Marshall a little more embarrass than before,"Of course father,and Chase can come right?"he unconsciously spoke,suprising himself and the pup behind him,luckily the king didn't find this unusual,"Of course,you can let him borrow one of your suits,"the king replied,as he continue to eat his meal.

'Another preparation awaits,' Marshall thought,laughing in his mind.

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The day of the ball arrives,everyone is preparing the ballroom for the guests to arrive tonight,lightening up the giant chandelier,putting up the glistnening curtains,the royal chef and his crew will be busy all day cooking all the food needed for the party,punch,cakes,wines,salad,bread, and many more royal foods.

Meanwhile,At Marshall's Room:

Looking at his closet with a confuse look on his face,digging deeper in his furniture,trying to find the suits that would be perfect for the party,"Where is it?!"Marshall groweld,starting to loss patience, "Oh,there it is,"Marshall continued feeling relieve,grabbing the pair of suit that Chase will be wearing,"Is that it?"Chase ask,standing besides the bed,"Uh huh,hope it would fit though,"Marshall shrug,worried that the clothes might be to small for Chase to wear,"Don't worry,I'm the same size as you,so I'm sure the measurements are alike,"Chase assured,"Here try it on,"Marshall said,walking towards the shepperd,with the suits in his hand,but sadly his clumsiness occured,his legs suddenly trip to one another,making him fall towards Chase,dragging him into falling towards the bed,luckily his hands jolted forward preventing him from falling any further,

"Ah...uh...."was the only words that came out from his mouth as he realize the position their in,he was on top of Chase,his hands besides Chase's face,gesturing like his the dominant one,their eyes we're lock into each other,Marshall's cerulean blue eyes lock in the gaze of Chase's caramel brown ones,"M.....mo..move,Marshall,"Chase gently mumbled,"Y.....yo.....you move,"Marshall replied back in the same tone,their lips getting closer by an inch,moving in their own records,five inch,four inch,three inch,two inch,Chase moved his eyes in Marshall's lips,instantly closing the gap between them,connecting their lips,Marshall widened
his eyes,but gently closed them back as their lips move in a soothing and tender sync,staying in that position for several seconds.Finally breaking the kiss,Marshall immediately stood up,a large amount of scarlet shades are all over his face,so did the shepperd,"So..sorry,Chase,I know I shouldn't have done that I'm really sor--.."Marshall was cut off,with the voice of Chase's gentle tone,"It's ok,Marshall,I did that too,it wasn't only you,I did too,"Chase replied,calming the dal,"Sorry Marshall,may I get some fresh air?"Chase continued heading towards the door,earning a nod from the prince,as he goes out of the door.

'I shouldn't have kissed him,' Chase thought to himself,walking at the hall,heading outside the palace, 'that's not why I'm here for,I'm here for my revenge,REVENGE.......yet,he makes me forget about that,' Chase thought,walking towards the garden,sitting at the bench,calming himself.

'I couldn't believe we did that,' Marshall thought to himself,his back resting before the door,looking at the suit that was meant for Chase to wear,'I couldn't believed I kissed back,he kiss me yet I didn't stop him,' he continued still immobilized by the sudden touch they made earlier,

"Maybe,he'll forget about it at the party," They thought in unison,a gentle smile appeared in their face.

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Guests are arriving at the night dance,carriage after carriage come and go,picking up the guests and maiden in the kingdom,grand music of trumpets and violins are heard,giving their invitation to the royal guard,announcing their name,making everyone one who has arrive.

Sitting in the balcony,in their chairs,admiring every people that come and go,"See that son,all of them are also looking for a prince to be with,"Felix spoke pointing his finger to the maidens that are entering 'Most of them prepare the wealth though,' Marshall thought in his mind,chuckling,"By the way son,where's Chase,it's rare to see you without him,"Silvian ask from the other side of the king,"I'm not sure,I haven't seen him,maybe his helping out with the chef,"Marshall answered,not mentioning what has happened earlier in his room,then the queen was satisfied with that answer,and continued to gaze upon their visitors.

As of all the visitors finally arrived,the royal music finally playing,gesturing that it was now time for the dance to be held,and so they did,gentlemens and the maidens started getting their partners by hand,walking towards the center of the floor,dancing the steps that the nobles would dance.The gentle music played by the orchestra,violins,trumpet,big,small and medium stringed instruments are used,playing a gentle sync that paradise for the ears,until a maiden with his knight beside him,went to the balcony,wearing a red and black gown,with black glistening gloves.

"Your Majesty,may I introduce you, Princess Everest,from the Southern Isles,"the knight intoduced,bowing in front of the noblemens,the king nudge his son,signaling what he should do,"May I have this dance,Princess Everest,?"Marshall bowed,extending his hand,"It would be an honor,"the princess replied,calmly,letting the prince held her hand.Walking down the stairs,held in each others gentle grip,as they are off to the center floor,bowing before the start of their dance,then placing his hand in the princess's hip,and her hand above his shoulder,they began to dance.Gracefully moving in a gentle sync,swaying in every direction.

"Say,your little kingdom is very intriguing,"Everest said,making Marshall flinch a little,

"I hope you don't find our kingdom TOO intriguing,"Marshall said with a smile,as they continued to dance,in a graceful sync,the guests applause,amazed by the two dancing royals,

The music finally settling down,and the two bowed as they returned to the balcony,as a gentlepup,he held the ladies hand,bringing her back to her knight,"Thank you for the dance,Prince Marshall,"the princess stated,"It was my pleasure,your highness,"Marshall bowed,smiling at the princess,"Pardon me,may I be excuse father?"he continued,looking straight into his father's eyes,he just nod,as Marshall went to the other side of the room heading towards the door that leads to the garden,the place where he usually calms his mind,sitting at the bench,where a lot of memories of the past are created since his childhood experience,

"You're quite a dancer,Prince Marshall,"a sarcastic voice was heard in the darkness of the tree's branch,lighten by the moonlit night.