chapter 28
As morning down on black moon kingdom, everyone was out already and making their last minute preparations, and as for the royal guest, their lavish breakfast was sent to each of their chambers, with lost of servants to take care of their needs, today each of them will get to talk to the princess and see what the kingdom has to offer, she's going to take them on a tour around blackmoon.
safia woke up early, Brenda and her stylers were already pampering safia with dress ups, they adorned her in a long sleeve forest green dress that has a high neck and was cut V low at the back, intricate golden designs in shapes of flowers adorn the dress. Safia's hair was loose and covering the low back cut, with a crown made of leafs and flowers on her head, she wore leaf shape earrings, with silver loafers on her feet, which could be seen only if she lifts the dress a bit, she held a light green scarf around her arms, circled from the back.
Brenda gushs * oh dear my princess, whoever lay eyes on you today will surely be left breathless* safia giggles * oh Brenda please you pamper me too much hhhh * brenda excitedly continues * wow, you truly are a beauty, if all girls are this beautiful, it wouldn't be hard to find a noble husband* Safia smiles and thanks Brenda.
Just then Anthony knocked on safia's door, announcing that its time to go, ( he wore another all black formal attire, but this one has silver lines here and there) he followed safia to a big living room that has soft couches, a high roof which a huge chandelier was hanging, and painted dark ash with intricate golden designs.
Just as safia and Anthony arrived into the room, susan and Alexander stepped in too, susan wore blue jean with a soft short sleeve white shirt, hair in a high ponytail, and her dagger strap to her hips, she didn't carried the large sword, like susan Alexander too didn't bring his large sword but only the twin blades clip to his hips, he wore blue jean with a soft light blue shirt.
Upon noticing each other, susan quickly head to safia and hugs her, at the same time the two girls spoke *good morning beautiful* letting go of the hug they both giggle but quickly safia stopped, as she remember her fathers words, Alexander came fort and greeted with a simple bow *good morning princess safia* safia cutesy and reply * good morning to you too prince Alexander, I hoped you had a good rest* the prince replied *indeed, your kingdom is truly hospitable and please, just call me Alex, I'm not good at all these formal behaviors*
Safia found this amusing, both of them are very straight forward, impressive, smiling safia reply *thank you..Alex, please call me safia too* the prince smile and nodded, turning towards susan safia excitedly ask *if you don't mind, Care to tell me about those giant cats of yours?*
Susan started * oh those, they where lots of trouble back in Talan,* Alex continue * but my impeccable sister here manage to tame their queen* and Susan finished * while my awesome brother tamed their king* and they both conclude * and now, we have giant pets,* Susan added *and they're handy in transportation too* impress by their explanation, safia was about to reply when they heard a tiny voice spoke * Good morning..*
Turning around they set eyes on prince Adidaya, quickly the prince cleared his throat and tried again * good morning...everyone* alex and susan reply *good morning prince Adidaya* smiling safia reply * good morning Adi, I hoped you had a good rest?*
The prince wore his silk clothing and turban,but today the colors are white and yellow, Adi smiles and reply * oh yes, you have such comfy beds, I slept peacefully last night *safia spoke, *that's such good news Adi* and then prince Habib came in too, he wore his attire sand colored today, he spoke * good morning prince and princesses*
they all replied * good morning prince Habib *and safia added* I hoped you had a good rest?* prince habib reply *yes I did..but you know, its nothing like home, back in fango we have so much more to offer than a few servants and lavishment* her smile never faltering safia sweetly reply *of course my prince, there is no place like home* not able to find anything to brag about more prince habib kept quiet.
and not long prince Liam arrived too, wearing another black suit, he walks toward safia and the others, he spoke * good morning fellow royals* and they replied * good morning prince Liam * trying her best to keep her smile safia reply *I hoped you had a good rest?* prince Liam paused for a minute then reply *indeed my princess, I enjoyed your great hospitality, thank you* safia just nods at him with a small smile.
As they were about to sit king Travis stride into the room, they all slightly bow in greeting to him, he nods politely then spoke *I hoped you all had a good rest?* Alex spoke out for them * yes your majesty, we had a good rest, thank you* the king smiles then added *that is good to hear, now let's all head out to the balcony, I'll announce the starting of the ball then princess safia will take you on a tour around the kingdom* and he heads towards the Big balcony.
Prince habib sighs and spoke out * well then, guess I'll call the Sand worm* quickly safia stopped him *there is no need to call the sand worm my prince, we are going on foot, that way you will get to experience the true feelings of the tour*
the prince replied with a shock expression *what! on foot, you want me, prince Habib to out on foot, no I absolutely refuse that, I will not journey on foot* Susan added *I'll let you ride my cat then* and everyone softly laugh, not in a mucking way, but prince Habib claim * how dare you muck me..* safia quickly spoke *we apologize my prince, and I shall arrange an open carriage for you to journey on* the prince reluctantly agreed *.... fine*
Then The royal guests along with safia all head to the balcony too, while Anthony went to arrange the carriage himself per safia's request. Stepping onto the balcony the people below cheer loud for their princess and the royal guest.
The king spoke in a booming voice *Good morning my people! Today I called for you to make an important declaration. Prince Liam of Iron City is here because I invited him. Our kingdoms have been in bad terms for generations, I wish to carry that enmity no longer, it is time we end the war between us!...and become allies!* the crowd kept quiet and stared at him.
Turning to face prince liam, king Travis extended his hand which liam took, they shook hands, then the crowd cheered a little, because some were still against the declaration.
After that king Travis clears his throat again and spoke *Now let the ball begin!!* and this time, the people really cheer, with a nod towards them king Travis and the young royals head back inside, he spoke to them *enjoy your tour my royal guests* then threw safia a sharp look before heading off.
*what was that about?* susan spoke from behind safia, she saw the look the king threw her, with a small smile safia reply *its nothing, he just wants the tour to go well....alright young royals, let the tour begin!*
Quickly safia went ahead to lead the tour, leaving susan behind who shot her a suspicious look, but then shrug and mutters * its probably daddy issues*
With the giant cats left behind to roam the palace gardens, safia and the young royals step out of the palace and into the heart of blackmoon, prince habib right at their tail in the open carriage.
( the actual reason for king travis proposing peace with prince Liam are, right now he is dealing with the werewolves, he knows eventually it'll be over and his only enemy will be iron city, and unlike his father who thinks before acting, prince Liam is reckless, he acts as he wishes, king Travis knows Liam might just start a full on war with him, for which he's certainly not ready for, because he will be short on resources, fighting the werewolves is taking a lot and it'll take even more,
but if he makes peace with him, he wouldn't have to enter war after war, even if Liam broke the peace in the future, it wouldn't happen soon, and when it does, he'll be ready.)