Chapter 9-

"I don't like being dragged around," Madelia mumbled to no one in particular.

Peter was still holding her hand, leading her through the twist and turns of the maze that lead to his home. Ace followed behind them, looking every which way. Both ignored her comment and she sighed.

"Sir Peter. Isn't the castle that way?" Ace asked, pointing to an opening on his left.

Peter stopped and looked back at the smiling knight. "Like I'd ever listen to a space case like you. Madelia, you'd do well to do the same, too," he said, now looking at the foreigner.

She raised an eyebrow. "Please don't rhyme, it's annoying. Besides, that does look the way to the castle."

Ace laughed. "She agrees with me!" he shouted happily.

Peter shook his head saying, "As I remember, your sense of direction is even worst than the knight's. When you were looking for me to give my clock back, you both ended up in a toy store in the market."

"I think you're the one with the bad sense of direction. I mean, look down that path, the castle is directly that way," Madelia tried to reason with the rabbit.

Again, Peter just shook his head and continued walking.

As the trio made their way through the maze Madelia and Ace kept suggesting ways, all of which the White Rabbit shot down. Now at the palace entrance Madelia yanked her hand out of Peter's hold. "I think my way would've been quicker," she mumbled like an angry child.

"Let's go!" Ace cheered happily, pushing the doors open. "This way." At this he began to march towards a random hallway.

"I want to go this way," Madelia said with a nod and headed in the opposite direction than the smiling weirdo.

Peter ran to catch up with her. "Wait! My room is the other way!" he pouted.

"Who said I wanted to go to your room? That's just plain creepy." Madelia came to a halt and looked left and right at the two new halls. "Right? Left? Right we go!"

"Sometimes I question your sanity," Peter sighed.

"Sometimes I question your reason for being," the foreigner barked back.

"White? Where have you been?" a female voice sounded from behind them.

"Ugh…" Peter whined and both him and the girl turned to face the intruder.

Her hair was in curly pig tails, a purple mass of bounciness. Matching her hair, her purple eyes stared daggers at Peter. The poof bottom of her dress was purple and red, several hearts were strewn randomly on the material. The top, however, was a black and purple bodice, and a black ribbon was tied around her neck. A giant heart produced from the dress in the back, framing her face.

"Queen Vivaldi," Peter spat.

Now the queen noticed Madelia. "Maddy!" she squealed, running over and hugging her softly. As she let go she commanded, "White! Go off and do the paperwork!"

"But-" Peter was cut off.

"No buts! Go do it or it's off with your head!"

Madelia gulped, picturing Peter's head on a silver platter. Peter mumbled a few incoherent words and stormed off.

"Aww! You're still as cute as ever!" Vivaldi shouted in delight, taking Madelia's hand in her own.

The foreigner looked questionly at the queen. "Who are you?" she asked.

Vivaldi pouted. "That's right. You wouldn't remember would you? We are Queen Vivaldi. Would you like to here the story of when we first met?"

The girl nodded.

"Well, it all started when-"

14 Years Ago-

Eight year old Vivaldi sat cross legged on a chair. Around her several faceless servants scurried around, picking out this dress, that pair of shoes, thousands of stuffed animals, and anything that the little girl wanted.

As Vivaldi sighed in stepped seven year old Ace with a five year old in toe. Seeing his soon to be master, the knight's smile widened. "Hello!" he shouted and waved his hand vigorously.

"We are not amused, Knight," she sighed. Then she looked at the little girl standing with her arms behind her back, staring intently at a stuffed teddy bear on a shelf. "Who might you be?" she asked, getting up from her chair and walking over to the little girl.

Turning her head and looking straight into the eyes of the soon to be queen the littler girl said proudly, "Madelia Vandette."

"Ah. So you're that incubus's little sister. We are Vivaldi," the older said.

Madelia pursed her lips and walked away to the shelf with the teddy bear on it. Going on her toes and stretching her arm up she mumbled, "I… can't reach."

Vivaldi went over to her and easily grabbed the toy. Handing it to Madelia she asked, "Do you want it?"

The black haired girl nodded enthusiastically. "Yes!"

Then Vivaldi giggled. Madelia was just too cute.

Present Time-

"You still are really cute!" Vivaldi squealed and again, hugged Madelia.

"Why is everyone so touchy feely here?" the foreigner asked thin air.

Vivaldi pulled away. "That's just with you! You're too cute!"

Sorry this took so long. X( I wanted to get it out sooner but I just couldn't think of anything.

If you have any ideas on how Madelia met the role holders, or maybe any events that happened between them, please put it in your review or pm me. I'm running out of ideas and it'll really help. Thank you for reading.