Randomness Book 2

The Royal Twins Chapter 10

I shall like to get to know you and your family on a more personal level. Perhaps The Crown Princess and Prince shall join us, depending on their royal duties. I look forward to meeting you again, and I pray we shall have a momentous time.

Sincerely,

Her Royal Highness, Queen Tessa.

As soon as she read the last two sentences, Maisie fainted. And had Aidan not caught her in his arms just in time, she may have seriously hit her head on the wooden floor. "Oh, Ms. Maisie!" Rose gasped, bending down and desperately waving her hand in front of the Viscount's daughter, attempting to rouse her with the cool air. Viscount Harry heard the commotion outside of his study and looked out. His eyes widened behind his spectacles when he saw his daughter lying on the floor.

"What has happened?" He asked, rushing towards the bunch. "She fell into unconsciousness, Mr. Potter," Rose explained, fanning the young woman a little harder. a few tiring minutes later, Maisie finally regained consciousness and looked around at the three sets of eyes. "Are you alright, Maisie?" Harry asked as she stood up, brushing some of the dirt and dust off her dress. "I am well, aside from my fainting spell, that is," She replied, stooping down to pick up the letter.

The Viscount almost immediately recognized the royal seal on the envelope, and he assumed that the family had received a letter from Queen Tessa herself. "What does the letter say?" He questioned just as Aidan's eyes scanned the parchment. "Queen Tessa has invited Maisie and me to court tomorrow morning at 10," Aidan answered. Maisie's eyes grew wide again, shocked that she hadn't misread it. She was indeed going to court, and she was going to see the Prince again.

This moment meant everything to the Potter Family. Not only had the Viscount's son and daughter made an impact on the royals, being called to court could've been one step closer to marrying one of his children off to royalty. "Ginny! Bring the carriage round! We must make haste!" He called out towards the drawing-room, where the Viscountess was sitting, performing needlework. 

She stepped out into the hall curious to know what was going on, and when she was informed about the invitation to court, Ginny nearly fainted. "There's no time to waste! You two must be fit for new outfits at the Modiste!" She exclaimed, rushing Aidan and Maisie up the stairs to get ready to head out. At the top of the steps, Maisie shut the door of her bedroom, letting out a loud, drawn-out, happy sigh as she imagined life at court.

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The following morning, Princess Dusk was sound asleep in her bed, once again dreaming about Klaus Hargreeves and Quigley Quagmire, her affections for them becoming more passionate despite that one-time encounter at the ball. She buried herself into the white sheets of her bed, letting out a soft coo as she enjoyed her slumber. Shadow was already awake, confused by his owner's actions, but crawled over the human-sized mound, gently patting his paws against the cloth.

"Mmm, Shadow. Let me sleep for a little longer," She grumbled, her eyes slightly opening. A knock came from her chamber door, instantly making her sit up, straightening the stray curls of her hair with her hand. "Who is it?" She called out. "It's Lady Serena, your highness. May I come in?" The blonde woman answered. The Princess gave her permission, and Lady Serena walked in carrying a silver tray with her breakfast. But to the raven's surprise, the sun hadn't risen yet, and it looked like it was about thirty minutes after five.