Tales of the Royals

Ball

Ella

Ella was pacing when Christian burst through the doors. 

"Christian?!"

"Ella!" he said relieved. 

He came over to hug her and held on a little longer than necessary. She hugged him back, wondering what was wrong. 

"I can't get out of the marriage"

"Why not?"

She'd been expecting it of course but to hear it confirmed...

"She says that we can't annul the marriage otherwise they'll kill me"

"What? How?"

"Laws state that that engagements can not be broken unless one of the parties is at fault and whichever one is must be put to death. I'm not sure if she just made that up but..."

"But she can make it a reality"

"Yeah"

"Well... we're nearly ready. If you're still getting married on the day, we're coming to bust you out and start the rebellion"

"So that's what you've been getting ready for this whole time?"

"Yeah, we finalised it after you left"

"Are you coming to the ball?"

"What ball?" 

"The bachelor/bachelorette ball. It's a mixed event"

"Oh, um..."

"Please say yes"

"Well, if I can make it, sure. But when's the wedding?"

"12 pm in the afternoon"

"Okay"

"I also have some news"

"What is it?"

"You need to save my friend Eric as well. He can't marry Vanessa because she's - "

"A heinous witch?" she asked, raising a delicate eyebrow. He blinked. 

"Yes but it's also because she plans to steal his soul"

"What?"

"You need to learn more about the mermaids. I've heard a lot about them and it seems like they have a bigger role in this than it sounds"

"I will. And don't worry, my friend Arielle won't let Eric marry the wrong girl. I know that"

"Good. But neither of these marriages can happen. I think that it's about more than riches or gaining an alliance."

"Considering the people - I'm not surprised"

"I've gotta go"

"So soon?" She had to admit she was disappointed. It had been so long since she'd gotten to see him...

"Amberley will start asking questions and I don't want her following me here"

"Okay, you have to leave now then" Ravenna said panting. 

"What's wrong Ravenna?"

"Amberley, she's here. I saw her and I distracted her for a while but you need to go out there Christian"

"Bye!" Christian said while running out the door. They heard him talking to Amberley. 

"Christian... I'd love to kill you now for the way you're behaving but you know I can't, right?"

"Yes Amberley"

"Stop trying my patience then" she said menacingly. 

They heard the two leave before Ella and Ravenna let out a sigh of relief.