"The king requests to see you." "Huh? Have I done something wrong?" Bruno's voice quivered with fear. "I am not disposed to share any information with you." the guard replied. "You won't be harmed at all." He added. Bruno gave the guard a thorough look once again, as he shook like a leaf under the pressure of the wind. Alicia and Alice chuckled from where they stood. The twins understood Bruno's fears. Clearly, royalties did not associate with commoners, so it was good enough reason to get scared once one got summoned by the king. "Can…can you give me a second to go inside and get my cloak?" Bruno requested, his voice gathering all the courage he could muster. The guard rose a brow in askance. "After all, I have to look presentable. Right?" The guard nodded yes. A few seconds later, Bruno appeared with his cloak. He moved a few steps forward and once he was certain the guard was not looking his way, he brought out a rod. He let out a brave yell and was about to hit the gu

The witch hunter sat on a wooden stool sharpening some of his tools that had become blunt and dull. It had been a while since he went to hunt down witches, they seem to be on the low to avoid being his prey and killed by him. The witch hunter was well known amongst witches but it wasn't the same amongst the mortals. Not many people knew the witch hunter because he went into seclusion to live in the forest,to fulfill his biggest dream of being a witch hunter. The few that knew him before he went into seclusion, believed he was mentally derailed. Humans never believed in witches and wizards, vampires and wolves, they said it was just some myth and folklore. Nobody believed in his dreams. He sharpened the tools (knives, swords and a dagger), and kept them each in a pocket of the shirts hanging on the wall. He sat back on the stool to reminisce on what the trio had told him some days ago. 'Marline seems like a very tough witch to deal with.' 'I can't believe I have not b

The four of them returned back to the palace after hearing the evil that befell the witch hunter. The twins were so devastated and shocked that they remained in the garden for a very long time, thinking about what they just heard. "There they are! Just who I have been looking for," Rose said as she smiled. The twins snapped out of their thoughts on seeing Rose approaching them. 'Huh? How did Rose manage to know where they were?' "Good afternoon Rose." "Good afternoon, guys. I came to get you two so we can go make preparations for the trip to the royal chalet where the festival of the battle royals will be taking place." "Looks like we have to leave now. '' Night said before he and Candy disappeared. Alicia and Alice were grateful, Rose came along with them for the Festival of battle royals. The twins couldn't imagine how much they would have had to endure Grand Queen Seria incessant glares. Truly, claiming to love them and calling them the sunshine of her life, was al

The next day dawned with sunshine and blue skies. After a very healthy and happy breakfast, the Deville's headed to the stadium where the festival was going to take place. After the ribbon cutting ceremony and music, the twins asked for permission to leave from the king and bade the rest of the royals goodbye. With King Azalea's permission, Alicia and Alice left in a buggy for the palace. Grand Queen Seria smiled smugly as the twins bade everyone goodbye. The twins stopped by the river to converse and check on Bruno and the other locals who were working on the irrigation system."Hello, there!" Alicia and Alice called out as they stepped out of the buggy."Alicia! Alice!" Bruno called out with a wide smile on his face. The other commoners exchanged puzzled looks as to his use of their names, as they looked like nobles. When he looked back and noticed, he bowed and greeted. "Good day."Alicia and Alice stifled a laugh as they watched him bow."Good day, Bruno. How's the work goi

It had been quite a day at the palace. The palace was a hub-bub of activity as preparations to celebrate the King had gone into full swing. The ballroom was being decorated, the flowers and shrubs were being trimmed to perfection and Amelia had her hands full with sorting out the menu and getting food prepared on such short notice. Everywhere was buzzing with activity and the twins could not help but wonder at the turn of events. Alicia and Alice walked to the door of the study and knocked softly. They had been summoned by the queen. "Come in." The Grand Queen said from the other side of the door. The twins opened the door and slipped into the room. "Good day, your highness." "Good day, my darlings." Grand Queen Seria said with so much glee and excitement. Alicia and Alice refrained from quirking their brow. Did they miss something? Because they couldn't place why the Queen was being to them. Oh! It had to be because of the party that was going to be held in honor of the