It had been a few months since the defeat of Captain Pete and his weasels, and Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto have become honored members of the royal court. Goofy was now a part-time knight and part-time jester. Pluto had become King Malcolm's pet dog as well as Mickey's, and now was leader of the royal guard dogs. Mickey was now Malcolm's unofficial brother, that is instead of being a prince he was more like a duke, but he and Malcolm were still as close as brothers. The rest of the court as well as the people outside the castle learned to tell the difference between Mickey and Malcolm through their voices, so there were no more mix-ups between the two.

One day, Archbishop came up to King Malcolm, who was getting ready to hold court. Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto were nearby, Mickey being on his own throne, Goofy performing in his jester role, Donald laughing at Goofy's performance, and Pluto standing guard by Mickey.

"Your majesty, even though you have only been king for about five months the court believes that it is time you choose a queen." Archbishop said.

"Very well, but I want to choose my queen my way." Malcolm agreed. "Send the word, we will have a ball at the end of the week, and all eligible ladies will be invited. That means all ladies, not just princesses."

"Very well, I'll notify the court." Archbishop bowed.

"Wow, this'll be my first ball." Mickey smiled, excited.

"Mine too." Goofy smiled, ending his performance.

"Eh, it's not so much." Donald shrugged.

"Don't listen to Donald." Malcolm chuckled. "Balls are more soft music and waltzing, but they can be fun at times too. You get to meet new people and the food is always good."

"Even so, I'm looking forward to it." Mickey said.

Pluto barked in agreement.

"Yes, and who knows, you might find your princess too." Malcolm winked.

"Aw, probably not." Mickey blushed.

"I think you will, you deserve a princess." Goofy smiled.

"Well, places men, I still have to hold court." Malcolm clapped his hands slightly. "Afterward we must prepare for the ball."

Goofy and Donald moved to the side, Goofy going back to performing and Donald going back to laughing at Goofy's performances. Malcolm held court, sometimes asking Mickey for his opinion on the various problems his people had since Mickey used to live amongst them and so knew them better.

Afterward, they started to prepare for the ball. Malcolm and Donald already had their ball outfits, but Mickey and Goofy needed theirs. The seamstress made Mickey a red and gold outfit, to match with Malcolm's blue and gold one without them looking entirely like twins. Goofy got a fancy green and brown jester outfit so that he could perform at the ball (much to Donald's delight). Donald's outfit, by the way, was blue and white. A grand feast was planned, and the ballroom was cleaned until it shone.