The Missing Princess

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Chapter 45: Merry  Little Christmas

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~(Y/N)~

~Christmas Day~

I had awoken early in the morning before Levi had even noticed. Staying in my pajamas I made my way down to the library where our Christmas tree had been placed along with the many presents from family members of mine then a few I had gotten for Kenny and Levi since this was their first real Christmas they'd celebrate.

Entering the foyer I took a left down the cold hall, to the last door opened into the library, peeking my head in I find Kenny standing there arranging the present accordingly. Brushing myself off I enter and walk over to the large evergreen tree. "Seems you beat me to it." I say.

"Seems, so where is my nephew?" Kenny asks.

"Still asleep, I'm giving him a few more minutes... he's been having trouble sleeping." I say.

Nodding his head once he returned to sifting through the presents. "I'll send a maid to fetch him." Kenny says.

Silently walking over I assist Kenny and move the presents to the piles. There were three distinct piles, mine, Levi's and Kenny's. Looking down at the box I find Levi's name written down. It was my handwriting. I had bought him tea and a few new cravats not knowing what else to get him.

Kenny then snapped his fingers. Catching my attention I look up finding that a maid had stopped working on cleaning. Stepping in front of him she bowed her head. "Go fetch Levi, tell him to come straight here." Kenny orders.

"Yes sir." the girl says as she bows, with that she left the library quickly. Standing there I watched as Kenny turned and placed the presents down.

~Levi~

I had woken up alone in my bed. I assumed (Y/N) had already gone down to the library. Getting up I turn and sit up on the bed, stretching, and yawning I sat there still feeling pretty sleepy.

Looking out the window I find it was cloudy with little flurries of snow falling to the ground. Climbing off the bed I head over to my office. Walking around my desk I found the already framed photo of (Y/N) and I from the photoshoot back in Drairia.

She had been smiling at the camera while I was looking down at her. Smirking at the picture I turn my attention to the top left drawer.

Opening the drawer I found the small box, pulling it from the drawer I open it staring down at the piece of jewelry. I could do it today....no it's too soon still. Rolling my eyes I shut the box and place it back into the drawer. Why must this be so difficult, it's a simple question... with a simple answer.

Closing the drawer, I then heard the door open. "Prince Levi?" I hear a woman call.

"Come in." I order.

Quickly the maid entered the office shutting the door quietly. "I was told to fetch you and bring you to the library as ordered by King Kenny." the girl says as she bows her head.

Standing there I nod and brush myself off. Following the maid out we both walked silently down the hall down to the foyer. When we reached the double doors to the library the maid opened the door for me before I entered.

Walking in I find both Kenny and (Y/n) sitting on the sofa. Walking over I sit beside (Y/N) who handed me some boxes. One from her mother, another from Kenny then two from (Y/N) herself. I had gotten (Y/N) one thing making me feel like I didn't get enough.

Opening our presents Kenny went first, he had received new formal wear from (Y/N)'s mother, a book from me called 'Good Jokes for Old Men'. and a new crown from (Y/N). On to (Y/N) she had received some things from her grandmother which was mainly clothing and jewelry, then a blank large book from Kenny and her mother then my gift. An antique bracelet that was once my mothers. She thanked Kenny before opening the small box that contained my gift.

Gasping softly she pulled the bracelet from the box. "It's beautiful Levi." she says.

Extending her wrist out to me she also held the bracelet out for me to take. Taking her hand and the bracelet I quickly wrap the jewelry around and clip it. She shook her wrist a bit trying to adjust. Now, it was my turn, looking at my four boxes I start with (Y/N)'s mother's gift.

Opening the top I find a formal dark blue coat with the (Y/N) and my family crest merged making a beautiful new crest. The crest was placed on the back, and shoulders. Folding it back up I place it back in the box. I'll save that for a special occasion.

Next, I moved onto Kenny's gift. Kenny was known for his poor wrapping skills at Christmas. Ripping the wrapping I find it was a book. '101 ways to flirt' , sitting up I flash a glare up at him but then again I gave him a book for his jokes.

Placing the book down beside me I then open the last two finding tea and a new cravat. (Y/N) knew me well enough to know that I liked tea, and she even purchased the right type.

~(Y/N)~

As he looked at the tea packaging I saw a slight smile tug at his lips. He seems more pleased with the tea than the cravat. Chuckling softly I sit look forward at the tree. For the rest of the day we took it as relaxing due to all the plans we had keep up with from the other kingdoms.

Erwin had sent out letters that arrived just yesterday explaining that for the next two months is how long Jean will be banned, we would only be able to meet twice, from there we would deal with Jean, while that was going on Levi and I needed to find Annie and I had a feeling she wasn't too far out of reach.

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