Swan Lake

Chapter 1

     It was a grand Celebration for the Kingdom to celebrate as the only Prince the next heir to stregthen the kingdom's legacy celebrated his twenty first birthday

Far from the castle area, guards, escorts and other nobilities escorted the royal family towards the woods and preapred for the young prince's birthday, entertainers began to perform in circles, musicians and dancers played their tunes and play, it was all fun and enjoyable to the prince's eye when his father touched his shoulder to gain his attention

The King warmly smiled at his son filled with proud and joy "My son Arthur, happy birthday to you.." he stated, pulling out a wooden box as he handed to him, the prince smiled back

"I can't believe you had given me a present that I had desired for so long Father..." Arthur commented, taking the present and placed beside him

"Why of course, you are my son and I cherished you... I hope you will cherish the people the same as I do being the next king.."

The prince nodded his head

"I will father, I will make you proud.."

The king sighed "you already made me feel so proud my boy..." assuring his son, a sound of chatter alerted his ears to whipped his head from the crowd revealing numbers duchess and noble ladies staring at the young prince in admiration

The King couldn't help but to let out a smug smile towards his son

"I see some people wanted your prescence, Arthur.."

Arthur sighed in annoyance and ignored his father's mention, speaking to such ladies wasn't even his interest to begin with

"Father, you know that I do not want to talk to them"

"But you NEED to..." his father corrected him "Ruling alone is hard Eggs, from your mother's abesence...I don't want you to experience what I had gone through my son.."

Arthur sighed in defeat, his father wasn't wrong, he knew that he has to find a suitable wife in the future in order to aid and secure the royal bloodline of the family

But not as of today

"In the future, father..in the future.." Arthur nodded his head in assurance as his father smiled at him in return, a raven haired man stepped in front them to address a group of men riding on their horses carrying all sorts of captured preys placed on the rear neatly, tall and dark hounds followed from behind

"The Royal huntsmen has arrived.." the royal messenger announced with a bow, the young prince smiled uncontrollably at the sight of a familiar person riding on his black mare, leading the other huntsmen from his behind, slowly as one by one began to unmount on their horses, the dark curly haired young huntsman bowed before the royalties served with humble and respect

"We had come as early as possible to deliver your supplies, your highness.." the young man spoke softly and the king nodded his head in satisfaction

"And you did well young man...go now, your men deserve a rest and enjoy the party as well.."

Hearing the King's kind voice the other huntsmen quickly positioned on to their knees

"We thank you, your majesties!" Each one of them shouted, voice trembled, overjoyed from the Kings offer, the huntsmen quickly ran towards their camp to prepare for a restful day

All thanks to the King

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     Arthur sat on his seat tapping his shoes counting every minute had passed to distract himself, or rather, waiting impatiently to finish the party