Royal Adventures
All Hallow's Eve
Chapter 1
Book: Choices, The Royal Romance Series Finale
A Smoke & Mirrors Series Alternate Universe
Pairing:
King Liam Rys x F!MC Queen Riley Brooks-Rys
Series Inspiration: Royal Misadventures Smoke & Mirrors series 1-shot
Series Premise: 12-year-old Crown Princess Eleanor Rys of Cordonia has officially started her Royal education. Tutors that had been personally selected by His Majesty King Liam Rys and Queen Riley Rys were set to begin her royal lessons, and her days were packed full. The young princess was a natural leader, and the King and Queen could not be prouder.
Rating: M, not Beta'd-please excuse all errors
Category: On-going series, fluff
Warnings: swearing, drinking
Most Characters belong to Pixelberry Studios
Chapter Summary: Ellie enlists help from her uncles, Leo and Maxwell to pull off a Halloween prank on her uncle Drake...with two unexpected situations that may spoil her fun...maybe.
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Royal Adventures
All Hallow’s Eve, chapter 1
Cordonian Royal Palace
"Ellie, you're so funny," William howled in laughter.
"It'll be great," Eleanor insisted, her eyes lighting up with excitement. After describing her plans to her brothers, she was determined to make her idea happen.
"Drake will never see it coming," Stefan agreed, giggling.
"Okay, now I need Uncle Leo and Uncle Maxwell." Puling out her phone, Ellie tapped -
Ramsford Country Club - Golf course, 11th hole
"Nice swing, Your Majesty," Drake smirked slyly.
Liam chuckled, "I can't believe it took us so long to do this."
"Yeah, well, ruling a country takes a lot of time," Drake laughed.
Handing his club to his caddy, Liam sighed, "So, what do you think of the club?
"I have to admit, it's pretty awesome."
"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." Liam took a swig of water.
"I could get used to this," Drake replied, sipping on a cold beer.
"We should do this more often."
"That would be great, Li"
Liam's phone vibrated, and he pulled it out to answer a call from his daughter...
'Hi, Daddy, can you give Uncle Drake a message?'
'What is it, Princess?'
'Tell him - Gotcha.'
Chuckling, Liam replied ...
'Okay, sweetheart. I will.'
He put his phone away, with a puzzled look, and decided not to question her.
"Ellie ... wanted me to tell you ... 'Gotcha'."
Noticing Liam's expression --"What is it?" Drake asked with hesitation.
"I'm not entirely sure, Drake. Give her a call later. Riley is planning a surprise party tonight for the kids."
Drake looked puzzled. "What the hell does that mean?"
Grabbing another club from the caddy, Liam shook his head. "Yeah, well ... she has a costume waiting for me to wear."
"Really? ...they are going to enjoy an American tradition...New York style." Drake chortled, "Knowing Riley, she will pull out all the stops."
Snickering, Drake added, "I want to hear all about it."
Liam raised an eyebrow, "That's a hard NO! Now, let's finish up our round."
"Sure, Your Majesty." Drake continued to snicker.
Meanwhile, in the clearing behind Drake's cabin.
"Okay, Ellie, you're the mastermind, what do you need us to do?" asked Leo.
"We're gonna need a ton of fake spiders, some black cloth, and lots of fake cobwebs."
"On it!" Maxwell cheered. I had all the supplies dropped off after he left for the golf course.
"And the fog machine!" Ellie looked pleased, as Maxwell uncovered a cage beside it.
"That's diabolical!" Leo sneered as he opened a box of plastic bats and spiders.
"...and ... la meillure partie." (the best part)...
"Perfect," she giggled.
"What else, Ellie?"
"Hmmm. I know, we can add sound effects for the bats, and the fan will swirl and make the spiders come alive."
"How'd you get these ideas anyway, Ell?"
"From the best horror movie ever made," she replied proudly.
"Which one is that?" asked Leo.
"Nightwing."
"That's an old movie, isn't it?"
"Yes, it is," she replied, "but it's the best."
"I'm surprised the nanny let you watch that," said Maxwell.
"She didn't. Mom did, though."
"Oh, man, your mother's gonna kill me," Leo groaned.
"Don't worry, Uncle Leo, this will be so worth it," Ellie giggled.
"I'm still not sure about this, kid. You really want to pull this prank on Uncle Drake?"
"Trust me, Uncle Max, I promise I won't tell anyone," She insisted.
"If you say so, kid."
"All right, Ellie, we're ready," Leo called out.
"Awesome, let's get started."
They placed the fake spiders all around the cabin and draped the black cloth over the furniture.
"What's next?"
"We need to put the real bats in the rafters."
"The real bats? How did you find those?" Maxwell gasped. "That is so cool!"
"I ...may have asked one of the menagerie guards in Valtoria." she replied proudly.
"Damn, Ellie," Leo cackled. "I am so proud of you!"
"Thanks, Uncle Leo. Now, let's get started."
After their plan was set in motion, they hid behind the bushes and waited outside of Drake's log cabin.
As the fog machine began to create a thick haze around the cabin, the lights inside flickered on and off, and the sounds of bats echoed throughout all the rooms inside.
"Holy crap," exclaimed Leo.
"It looks like the set of a horror movie."
"It's perfect," Ellie beamed.
"Wait until he comes back."
"What do we do then?" asked Leo.
"Hide, of course. I'll tell you when to jump out."
"Sounds good to me."
***
Drake was exhausted after his round of golf with Liam. He couldn't wait to relax by the fire with a cold beer and some good music. Not paying particular attention to the fog outside.
However, when he walked into the cabin, his entire body went rigid.
He was met by a sea of cobwebs and fake, moving spiders.
The lights flickered, and the sound of bats echoed through the air.
"What the fuck?!"
Trying the light switch, Drake felt something flutter on his head.
"This is not fucking funny!"
He searched the cabin but found no one.
"Come out, now!"
Suddenly, the front door slammed shut, and Drake was trapped inside in the dark.
"This isn't funny anymore!"
"Whoever did this is going to be grounded until their kids have kids!"
"I'm serious, now!"
Drake's blood was boiling, and he was fuming.
"I don't have time for this bullshit!"
Suddenly, the music began to blare, and the fog machine created a thick haze.
The sound of bats echoed throughout the area, and the lights flickered on and off.
Drake was furious, and he stomped over to the stereo, slamming his fist on the button.
The music stopped, and the cabin fell silent.
But the real bats kept flying, and the sounds of bat chirps were all around him. He grabbed a broom and began to knock them down.
"Fucking bats!" he screamed.
"Who the hell thought this was a good idea?"
"It's not fucking funny, Ellie! If you're watching this, it's not fucking funny! Your dad is going to hear about this!"
Drake was so angry that he didn't notice the front door open, and he was oblivious to the footsteps approaching.
"Drake?" Liam called out.
"Fuck!" Drake jumped at the sound of Liam's voice, and his heart nearly stopped.
"What the hell are you doing here?"
"I came to check on you. I heard your yells when I dropped off your clubs on the porch. You forgot them in the SUV."
"I'm fine," he grumbled.
"Why is it so dark in here?"
"It was like this when I came in."
"I see. So, you're hiding from the spiders."
"Fuck no! I'm not afraid of fucking spiders!"
"Okay, then let's turn on the lights and get rid of these."
"Fine." Drake exhaled loudly.
Liam flipped the switch, and the cabin was bathed in light.
"Better?"
"Yes, much better."
"Good. Now, why don't we have a seat and relax."
"Fine."
They sat on the couch, and Drake poured himself a drink.
"So, do you have any idea who could've done this?"
"Not entirely sure," Drake sighed, taking a sip of his whiskey.
"Well, it was a clever prank."
"A clever prank? It's not funny, Li."
"Of course not. But, come on, Drake. You have to admit, it was creative."
"It was not fucking funny. Someone needs to ground her."
"Who?
"Eleanor."
"My Ellie? She did this?"
"That's it?"
"I think she had some help from Leo and Maxwell. She sent that message 'gotcha' to me, and I'm sure they helped her pull this off."
"Yeah, that's it. And I know for a fact that this was her."
"How?"
"Because she's the only one who can get away with shit like this."
"Drake, come on, she's just a little girl."
"She's twelve, Liam, and she's too smart for her own good. She is just like her mother."
"Hey, I resent that."
"It's the truth. Your wife is always coming up with some scheme or another, and now, Eleanor is doing the same thing."
"Look, Drake, I understand you're upset, but I'm sure she didn't mean any harm."
"You're not the one that was almost scared to death by bats."
"It could've been worse."
"Yeah, well, it wasn't. It was just a stupid prank."
"Look, Drake, I'll talk to her. But, come on, it's Halloween, and she's only twelve. Cut her some slack."
Drake breathed out loudly, hanging his head.
"I'll make sure she apologizes to you, too."
"Well, I can't argue with that."
"That's all I ask... now, I need a fucking drink."
As the two friends relaxed by the fire, Drake decided to let his guard down and enjoy the moment.
He couldn't believe Eleanor was able to pull off a prank like that. She had to have had help. He knew she had a mischievous side, but he never expected her to be so bold.
"Well, I'm glad you find this amusing," Drake grumbled looking at Liam.
Liam, on the other hand, was amused by the whole situation. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself at the thought of his daughter scaring Drake.
"Drake, come on, the princess just wanted to have a little fun. And, let's face it, you can be a bit of a grouch sometimes."
"Gee, thanks."
"It's the truth. And you know it."
"Fine, I may have been a bit grumpy. But that doesn't excuse the fact that she scared the shit out of me."
"Again, she's only twelve, and you were in no danger. I'll talk to her."
"Good, thank you."
As the two friends relaxed by the fire, Drake couldn't help but wonder what else the princess would get up to in the future.
"Here's to Eleanor Rys and her sense of humor," Liam said proudly, raising his glass.
"May she always find joy in life, even if it's at the expense of others."
"And here's to you, Liam, for putting up with me," Drake chuckled.
"Cheers."
They clinked their glasses together and drank deeply, enjoying each other's company.
They had no idea that their princess had already hatched a new scheme in her head, and she was determined to get the upper hand on her uncle Leo.
It was going to be a long Halloween season.
As Drake and Liam enjoyed their drinks, the princess and her uncles were having a celebration of their own outside the cabin.
"Did you see his face?" Leo chuckled.
"That was epic," Maxwell added.
"You were brilliant, Ellie," said Leo.
"Thanks, Uncle Leo," Ellie giggled and hugged her uncles.
"Happy Halloween."
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