Red Shoes & the 7 Dwarfs

Chapter 9: Prince Average's Birthday Party

"Alright fellas, it's time to crash this party!" Merlin fisted his hands as he and the other dwarfs reached Prince Average's castle, which was decorated with bright lights, streamers, jewels, and the like.

"He really does love beautiful things." Jack nodded, appreciating the precious jewels adorning the ivory towers.

"Makes you wonder if he's got a complex." Merlin smirked as they snuck through the bushes and behind a carriage as a lovely princess with a large ball gown got down. The seven dwarfs hid under her skirt as they managed to sneak into the castle.

"Right, now let's split up and look for Red Shoes. Obviously, she'll be the loveliest princess here." Merlin said as the other's nodded and split up.

"Ugh, I'm starving." Red Shoes held her stomach as the maids were finishing her hair and makeup.

"We're nearly done Princess Red Shoes." One of the maids said sweetly.

"Red Shoes is fine. Or you can call me Red." She shrugged as her stomach began to growl.

"And done."

"Great, oh wow. You guys did great." Red Shoes looked in the mirror. She had on a short sparkly purple dress that complimented her hourglass figure. The maids had put on some makeup which made her look more mature, as well as curling her hair.

"You look stunning!"

"Oh, thanks. Um, can you tell me where the kitchen is?" Red Shoes asked as the maids nodded.

Moments later Merlin had found himself somewhat distracted by all the beautiful princesses present, but was more so disturbed by the princes talking amongst themselves.

"Did you hear about the new princess that showed up? Her name is Red Shoes and she'd gorgeous." A prince with dark hair and dark eyes spoke as he sipped on his punch.

"Yea, how did Prince Average manage to get her to come to his birthday party?" A prince with light hair and light eyes shrugged.
"Don't know, but some say she's the most beautiful woman in the world. She's the only reason why I came." A prince with a fair complexion, dark hair, and light brown eyes sighed.

"Me too!" The other two princes agreed.

"It seems everyone's after Red Shoes." Merlin grumbled as he saw Red Shoes heading in the opposite direction as him. His heart beat out of his chest as he chased after her.

"Hmm, this looks good." Red Shoes picked up a slice of bread with meat and vegetables on top as she smiled.

"Not bad, but Hans is way better." She hummed to herself as Prince Average walked in.

"Where have you been!? I've been looking everywhere for you! I need to make my grand entrance!"

"Well, I was hungry, and you made me put this on, so I had to wait a while." Red Shoes ignored him as she finished eating and took a napkin to wipe the corners of her lips.

"Ugh, just don't get anything on that dress. It was very expensive!"

"You know, you were swooning and doing your best to be romantic, what's with this grumpy attitude? You were so nice earlier." Red Shoes frowned as Prince Average rolled his eyes.

"Please, I could have you marry me by the end of the night. Which isn't a bad idea, but I have no need to impress you. You're a woman after all. All you need are jewels and pretty things to make you happy."

"Ugh, you have a terrible personality." Red Shoes made a face as Prince Average grabbed her arm.

"Come on, we've got a grand entrance to make." Prince Average pulled Red Shoes away as Merlin cursed to himself, he was a second too late.