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“Ugh. Why do these things always happen to me?” A frustrated 15 year old prince muttered as he stomped through the hallways of his castle. He was making his way to the throne room, where he was to meet with several princesses, in order to find a fiancé. Upon arrival, the young prince’s father, whom he loathed was waiting.
“Straighten up, son.” His father said simply.
“Yeah, yeah.” The young prince said, already bored. He sits on the throne, upright and proper.
“Is this really necessary?” He asked, bored.
“Yes, this kingdom needs a future heir to the throne.” His father told him. The wide wooden doors open to reveal seven 15 year old princesses. After each princess said who they were, and the young prince brushing them off, there was one particular girl who was quiet, shrouded in black and purple. The young prince stepped down from his perch and approached the young maiden.
“Do you wish to tell me your name, my lady?” He asked, suddenly polite.
“M-my name is Princess Samantha of Creta, my lord.” The maiden managed to squeak out.
“Please, call me Edward.” The young prince said to the princess.
“Ok, Edward.” The young princess said.
“Father, this girl will be staying. I want to get to know her.” The young prince said.
“As you wish.” His father agreed.
“Come princess, follow me to my library.” The young prince said. The prince and princess disappeared up the staircase to the prince’s library.
“I had a notion you like to read. Am i correct?” The prince asked.
“Oh yes, i love to read. As long as it is not lesson textbooks.” The princess said with a giggle.
“What a pain, do you agree?” The prince asked.
“Very much.” The princess said.
“Lower your hood. I wish to see what you look like.” The young prince requested. The princess complied and lowered her hood, revealing soft aurburn hair and emerald green eyes. Her alabaster skin glowed.
“Wow, you are really pretty.. Why do shroud yourself in black and purple?” The prince asked in awe.
“First of all, thank you, second of all, I dress this way to shelter myself, metaphorically speaking.” The princess said. Ok, she can hold a conversation, beautiful, but how kind would she be as a queen? The prince wondered.
“Hypothetically speaking, but if you were queen, how would you rule?” The prince asked.
“With kindness and patience. Why? Do you plan on making me your betrothed?” The princess asked, raising an eyebrow.
“As a matter of fact, I am. Shall we go and inform my father?” The prince asked.
“Yes.” The princess said. Gently hooking their arms together, they set for the Throne room, where the young prince’s father sits talking to a diplomat. The prince cleared his throat. “Yes, son? What is it?” His father asked.
“I have decided on who I plan to marry.” The prince said.
“Already? Whom?” His father inquired.
“The princess of Creta, Samantha.”The prince said. The princess curtsied, like a lady, of course.
“Your Majesty.” The princess greeted confidently. The king was proud of his son.
“I shall have the royal jeweler make your engagement rings right away. You both may do what you wish.” The king said.
“Follow me, my princess. If you are going to live here, then I, as the prince, should give you a grand tour.” Edward said, grasping his fiance’s hand. He showed her the dining hall, his chambers, commenting, “We are going to be spending time here real soon.” Then he showed her to her temporary chambers, the garden, archery range, and last but not least, his favorite balcony.
“Look at the sunset. It is quite mesmerizing. All the colors blending into each other.” Edward said.
“Yeah. All this running around tired me out. I think I will head off to bed.” Samantha said.
“Let me walk you there. Then I will get a couple servants to assist you.” Edward said.
“Ok, thank you.” Samantha said as they make their way to her chambers. They hug before parting ways. Then Ed set off to find two female servants.
“Ah, just the two ladies i was looking for.” He said, approaching the two servants, clothed in brown, ragged dresses.
“Your Highness. What do you wish for us to do?” one woman asked.
“My fiance is in her chambers now. Would you both assist in preparing her for bed?” He asked politely.
“Of course Your Highness.” the two women say, curtsying before heading off to the Princess's chambers.
The two women reach the princess’s chambers.
“Milady, please open the door.” One woman said. That was all it took for the princess to open her door.
“Oh, you have arrived. Perfect timing.” Samantha said warmly. The two servant women come into the princess’s chambers and began to undress her. Afterwards, she got into her bed.
“Tell Edward that I said goodnight and I hope he has sweet dreams for me, please.” She requested.
“Of course, Milady.” One servant said.
The servants leave. One goes to Edward’s chambers. After a few knocks, he replied, “Enter.”
“Milord, your princess bids you goodnight and sweet dreams. That is all.” The servant says. He smiles.
“I wish the same for her.” He said simply. Then he went to sleep.
In the middle of the night, the princess couldn’t sleep, so she slowly made her way to Ed’s chambers, which were one down from her own and slowly opened the door, closing it behind her, which woke him. Upon lighting the candle, he saw her face.
“It is late. What are you doing awake at this hour?” He asked his beloved fiance.
“I could not sleep. I have this problem a lot, actually.” She said with a slight giggle. He beckoned her over to his bed.
“That is fine. I will let you stay.” He said. He lets her get into his bed before blowing the candle out.
“I do not have a lot of experience with girls, so tell me what i should do.” He said.
“For starters, you can place your arm over my waist, and fall asleep like that.” She said.
“As you wish, princess.” He said, complying to her request. The prince’s body felt nice against the princess’s back. Except for the fact that his leg was made of metal due to an accident as a child.
“I could get used to this…. But this metal is freezing…” The princess murmured before falling asleep in her fiance’s arms.
~The next morning~
The princess awoke to her prince getting ready for a busy day. He stood straight, wearing a white and red coat, crisp white button down shirt, red waistcoat, black pants, and red boots. He noticed the princess was awake, and immediately took her to her chambers. He rung the bell by the large bed for the servants.
“I have important matters to attend to about the wedding, so you are free to do as you wish.” He told her.
“Ok. When will you be free?” The princess asked.
“Most likely this evening.” He said.
“Oh.” The princess said sadly.
“Do not be sad, princess.” He said, before placing a kiss on her forehead. The princess blushed, naturally. “I must go, now.” He added. He left her chambers just as the servants were arriving.
“Milady, what color dress do you wish to wear? Purple, Red, or Black?” One servant asked. “Purple.” The princess said simply. The servants began to dress the princess in the long purple gown, complete with long white gloves, golden jewelry, and black heels. One servant applied minimal makeup to her face.
“My lady, your presence is needed in the library immediately.” A Knight said to the princess.
“Ok, I will be there.” The princess called back. Leaving her chambers, she made her way to the library. Upon arrival, the prince was sitting at a long table. Next to him, a empty chair. He motioned for the princess to sit by him.
“What the bloody hell is going on? I thought i wasn't to sit in on a discussion about the wedding.” The princess asked, keeping a level tone.
“I convinced my father to allow you to provide input. And to give you this.” He said, pulling out a gold ring with an amethyst gem. “Your engagement ring.” He added, slipping it onto her left hand ring finger.
“It is stunning. I should not expect less from a prince of Amestris.” The princess said, admiring her ring.
After discussing for what seemed like hours, the young, fair princess had fallen asleep on the wooden table.