Royal Reject

The Meeting PT.1

Maze P.O.V

We walk down the hallway leading to the throne room. On the walls were paintings of all the rulers of the kingdom. I noticed that each ruler had the same eye color as me.

    "Mary, have all the kings had purple eyes?" 

    "Well, yeah. It's been a genetic difference within the family. I guess maybe you had the same." said Mary.

We finally reach the throne room. Even though I know what it looks like, I have no idea what's going to be behind it. I took a deep breath and walked in.

I see the king and queen sitting next to each other in their thrones. My sister, Rebecca, is standing next to the queen, staring at me with angry eyes. I also notice that there is a boy next to the king, must be their son; He looked a bit lifeless and wore a mask over his face. I stop in front of the stairs and bow to them.

    "You are the descendant we've heard so much about, correct?" He said.

His voice was so deep, it almost sounded like a yeti trying to take after a long nap.

    "Yes, my king. I am Maze Dove." I said.

Even without a look, I could tell the queen had already set her feelings towards me;

    "Well Maze, I'm James Ross. This my beautiful wife, Alicia, and my son, Kyle," said the King.

    "So, you are one of our family members, never expected it to be true." said the queen;

Did she not just pay attention to the conversation just now?!

    "Well, my queen, I wasn't expecting this either. I was dreaming that I could work as a teacher. I always loved helping those exceed in their lives." I said enthusiastically.

    "Woah, that seems like a great job." said the prince, with an excited voice; It looked like he was struggling to smile almost. My thoughts are interrupted by the queen.

    "Pfff. Ignore my son, he doesn't appreciate what he has. I never understood why people would help those exceed more then they could." said the queen.

I never expected to see the queen act like this. I mean, people have told me that she was disrespectful and entitled, but this just drives those rumors to another level. And the way she treats her son, he was just expressing his opinion. Maybe that's why he doesn't talk much.

    "Well, everyone has different opinions. We don't need to force others into our opinion just to please ourselves," I said.

The queen did not like that I disagreed with her. I put my head down to not have to face her. Ashley was right, I need to put my pride aside for once or I might not make it.

I heard the queen walking down the stairs with her heels; Finally stopping in front of me. I could feel her eyes staring intensely at me. I lift my head so that I was staring at her.

    “Not everyone has the privilege of a royal.” She said with a smile. She then whispered in my ear, “And challenging me isn’t going to help you again.” 

I was confused, what did she mean again? Anyways, I didn’t let her talk me down.

    “At least everyone learns the hardships of life, unlike some royals,” I said looking back at her. 

We stood there, looking at each other for what seemed like hours, finally, she backed up and smiled.

    “Well, this should be interesting.” Said the queen.

She walks back to her throne and sits back.

    “Anyway, we won’t take any more of your time. Your bodyguard is waiting outside for you.” Said the king.

    “Sorry, bodyguard? Sir, with all due respect, I’m more than capable to defend myself from.” I said defensively.

    “And I’m not saying you aren't. They are here to escort you and watch over you when you leave the palace.” Said the king.

I was already annoyed that I was part of a royal family, but now I have to have a bodyguard around me?! I don’t think I can be seen as normal anymore. 

    “Well, you may leave. Your bodyguard will take you back to your room.” said the king.

    “Father, I would like to accompany Princess Maze to her chambers.” Said the prince.

    “Alright son, finally acting like a gentleman.” said the king.

Why does this family always criticize their son? That's not nice to say.

The king and queen, along with Rebecca, retreat to their chambers, leaving me with the prince. He also had a purple eye, but he also had a blue eye.

    “Hello, my name is Kyle, it’s nice to meet you. Want to walk back together.” He asked.

    “Sure, I’m Maze. So who’s my bodyguard,” I said while walking to the exit.

    “Don’t worry, he’s one of your best guards, plus he doesn’t lose focus so he’ll make sure nothing happens to you.” He said

Well, I guess I’m lucky.

    “Damien meet Princess Maze.” He said while directing to me.

I walk across the corner and I notice a pair of white crystal eyes starring at me. I couldn’t believe it. It's him again.