Chapter 20 The Emperor.
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Michael's and Zeke's heat had finally ended. Michael blushed everytime he looked at Xavier thinking no one could see but Liam saw and knew everything. He just didn't want to acknowledge it cause after all Michael was his brother and no one liked knowing what their siblings did in the bedroom.
He was currently sitting on the top branch of a tree. He was here to talk to Violet, without making others think he was crazy. Zeke's heat although wasn't as intense as heats usually were but he was still very tired so he fell asleep right after eating.
Michael and Xavier were so hungry when they left the room, that they ordered everything on the menu. Currently Michael was in a food coma and Xavier was not in a better situation.
[Violet! Are you there? Did you miss me?]
Liam sent a message to him through the connection they had in their head.
[I am here. No. Did you need something?] Violet's bored voice entered his mind. Liam smiled he had missed Violet. It was so weird not having him around.
[I wanted to ask you about somethings. By the way, Isn't it your job to stay with me? Why are you staying with Uncle Lucien and Ethan?]
[Saving Zeke is your mission and it is not that hard. I will come help you when something major happens. For now, don't do anything stupid and don't forget you still have missions you need to complete.] Violet said monotonously.
[The two missions!! I really forgot about them. I sometimes wonder why I don't have a status screen and other things like those in Transmigration Novels.] Liam said feeling a little regretful that he didn't have it.
[You can get it but you need to complete missions first. I didn't give it to you cause I know how irresponsible you are what if you took something out of inventory in front of everyone.] Violet replied.
[Really??] Liam was excited.
[Yes! Now, What did you want to ask?]
[Well is it true tha...]
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"We should leave now! We are already late." Michael said as he urged Liam to stop eating.
"Fine! Seriously what problem do you guys have with me eating?" Liam grumbled as he stood up and paid one gold coin to the worker as he did not have silver or copper ones. The worker was shocked but happy as he left.
"So... Where are we going?" He asked Xavier the most knowledgeable about the Capital in their group of four.
"To the Palace. Father Emperor somehow found out that you are visiting. Not that I am surprised we weren't exactly hiding. Anyways he wants to invite you." Xavier said as a carriage with the Royal Emblem stopped in front of them.
They got in and sat down before the carriage started moving. Michael looked a little worried.
"Does your father know I'm your mate?"
"No, he does not but I plan to tell him today." Xavier replied smiling.
"What if he doesn't like me?" Michael asked still worried.
"You are my mate not his so, it does not matter." Xavier said pulling Michael to his side with one arm.
As they talked, Zeke and Liam were in their own world. Although no one could tell from his face Zeke was quite nervous at the prospect of meeting his father. Liam on the other hand was planning three hundred ways to kill a two-faced b***h.
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They walked following the Head servant of the Palace. If it was any other Prince, he would have probably been angry at being led by a servant. But Liam didn't mind, he knew the Emperor wasn't a bad person besides they still had Xavier with them.
Liam and Michael had changed their posture and expressions, they looked like real royals now. After all, although his Clan wasn't as strict as the other, they were still taught how to act like a Royal.
It wasn't that they looked weird before. They had just removed emotions from their faces. Zeke didn't need to do it his face was forever emotionless and his posture was perfect.
(A/N Michael is considered a Prince too since Lucien had adopted him.)
The servant stopped infront of the entrance of the throne room. He bowed and then left. The doors suddenly opened and Xavier walked in first.
The throne room was almost as big as Liam's whole house. The walls were painted red with gold decor(typical). There were five chairs ont the either side of the throne. The Emperor was sitting on the throne.
Xavier bowed courteously, followed by Michael and Liam. Zeke finally did it although rather reluctantly. Liam understood why though, it had escaped his mind that Zeke would not like bowing.
"Rise. There is no need for such formalities." The Emperor finally spoke. Zeke straightened almost immediately.
"I assume you are Prince Liam Xanthos and Prince Michael Kirby. I received a letter from your Clan Leader, informing me about your presence."
"Yes, Your Majesty." They both replied respectfully while cringing on the inside. Their full name just sounded so cheesy.
(A/N I named you like that for the exact same reason. I love cheese.)
"I have set a banquet to welcome you, tommorow." The Emperor said again smiling a little.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"You will stay here till you decide to leave the Capital." The Emperor said before turning towards Xavier.
"Xavier I have someone I want you to meet. Come to the banquet tomorrow and we will talk."
"Yes, Father Emperor." Xavier said looking towards Michael from the corner of his eyes, Michael shook his head.
"You may leave now. The head servant will show you the way to your rooms." Just like that they were dismissed.
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Liam hugged Zeke and started sweet talking to him as soon as they got out. He knew how hard it was for Zeke to be subservient to others. Zeke hugged him back and they walked like that to their room.
Xavier on the other hand was looking towards Michael worriedly the whole time. And dragged him in his room as soon as they reached it.
The Head Servant who felt like he forced fed a lot of dog food. "..."
"What is wrong my dear?" Xavier asked Michael as he sat on the bed and pulled him on his lap.
"Why didn't you let me tell him?"
"I... was scared." He answered burying his face in Xavier's shoulder.
"Afraid of what?" Xavier asked softly while combing through Michael's hair with his fingers.
"What if he doesn't like me? What if he tells you to mate with someone else? Liam was fine because he doesn't care about these things. I bet he didn't even notice it. But you know it is considered wrong for Dragons to mate with other races of Dragons." Michael huffed out of breath as he finished.
"I know but like I told you before I don't care what others think. We'll be fine. We can't keep it a secret for long." Xavier said calmly. He understood what Michael was worried about but he really didn't care as about what people thought.
"Let's sleep. You have a big day tomorrow." Xavier then changed his mate's clothes into sleep wear, untied his hair and spooned him from behind. Michael smiled slightly before closing his eyes.
"This was worth fighting for."
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TC
Author's Note:
I numbered the previous chapter wrong. I can't edit the titles for some reason. Sorry.
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I didn't edit this one so, sorry for the mistakes.
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