"Avalin Ebony Spade! Get in here now! Yelled the King of Spades. She rushed to the Ballroom in her nightgown. "What on Earth are you wearing? Never mind, we don't have time for that. The prince of Hearts will be here tonight for the royal ball. Then you will go to his kingdom in a week, whilst he gets to know the kingdom. And as you will do the same when you to his." Stated King Ryan, final.

Archer had just been informed of his next two weeks by his mother, the Queen. The servants pack his bags, and ready The Carriage. He dresses in a pastel pink silk button up shirt, black leather pants, and his black boots. Queen Tilia looks disapproving at her son. But he doesn't change.

Avalin is dressed in a lavender colored silk gown, with pearls, and black heels. She walks through the open doors to the ballroom. Where many are dancing. She sees prince Archer at the bottom of the staircase, waiting for her. Taking a deep breath, she glides down the stairs. She takes his offered hand, and they dance. Being friends with him would be nice, but to marry? Avalin decides to make a run for it. "Will you excuse me, I'm going to the restroom. But it'll be a while." She said quickly. He nodded, and she went for it.

This is my chance, thought Archer. He crept away to the village. On his way to temporary freedom, he ran into someone. "I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying any attention." Said Archer apologetically. "Oh, no. Don't be sorry, I'm a clutz." Replied the male stranger. Wow, thought Archer, he's the hottest person on the planet.