Knights

Act Three

(A/n: Credit to the original artist!)

The meeting is this very day. The queen shuffled around in her bed before standing up. Her maids calmly walked her to her morning bath.

The female stood as her clothes were picked off with caution one by one, soon she was nude. Taking a step into the warm bath the many rose petals stuck to her skin when she dipped in.

The maids took a bucket and drenched the queen's hair before soaking her long, thick hair with sweet smelling soap. One other maid started to clean her body with soap. The queen closed her eyes in a calming zen, a sigh escaping her lips.

"Dolla, the other king's need to be awoken. I want you to go get the servants to wake them and assist with their morning tasks."

"Yes, your majesty." Her brown hair bounced with her nod. She was the same maid as before with the darker skin tone and the adorable freckles all over her face. "I will do that right away."

"Thank you." The woman sighed and sunk deeper into the warm waters, her maids still cleaning her.

The freckled girl closed the queen's chambers doors behind her softly, making sure not to make too much noise. Quickly, Dolla trotted around the hallways until she met up with the guests' rooms. Knocking on the door she slowly opened it up, letting the male servants do their duties.

Again she repeated this until the king's were being taken care of and dressed for the meeting taking place later today.

Danzell walked out of his room to be greeted by a servant. His hair was the slightest bit damp, still he listened to the servant. "Your majesty, the queen has requested you to join her for breakfast. I will also be escorting you to the location." The male bowed and turned for the king to follow, which he did.

Danzell looked around the more extravagant palace as they made their way to the dinning room. The king groaned as he saw the seats. "Valerio is late I presume?"

The queen looked up from a thick book she was reading. Taking a hold on her reading glasses she dipped them down to get a better look at the taller male. "Yes, though isn't he always late compared to us?" She giggled and placed her book down on the table. "He should be here any moment though, please take a seat." The female stood up and motioned her hand to a seat near her.

The table was round, symbolism that each kingdom is equal to the others. Silently, Danzell scoffed to himself. Of course the most powerful kingdom would say each kingdom is equal. His left hand traced the back lining of the chair, and his squinted eyes looked dangerously at the queen, as if challenging for the throne already.

Though she didn't notice his glare because Valerio interrupted the two. "Sorry I'm late, but I'm here now!" The new king happily exclaimed.

"Yes you are. I hope you both don't mind, but I have made plans for the day and the meeting." She paused and sat back down, the two males followed her actions. "I was thinking that during the time the sun is it's highest the meeting will take place. After breakfast I would like to show you all around the kingdom, and where the meeting will take place."

Danzell stared down at the forks, knifes and spoons on table. He grabbed them and straightened them up. "That sounds perfect."

Valerio tapped his figure against the table, his head against his right hand. "I am not arguing about it."

The queen smirked, plates of food being brought out of the kitchens. "Splendid! It is settled then."