Later that evening, Tyler had finished fixing supper for the knights, and went out to the porch to watch the roses bloom from the forest. At the same time, he looked down on the engagement ring that Josh had given to him, and it made him miss him even more.

Tyler was so happy to now be engaged to marry his best friend; the man he had loved all of his life, and was so overjoyed at the thought to spend the rest of his life with him.

But at the expense of waiting for his return.

He didn't understand why Josh left him, and didn't know the reason behind it, but he tried to hold onto hope that he would come back, and they would begin to start their new life as man and husband.

While contemplating these thoughts, Gerard came outside to see him.

"Sweet ladybird, wherefore art thee all high-lone?"

Tyler looked up to him and slightly grinned.

"Forgive me, Gerard, I just needed some time to myself?"

"Wouldst thee mind if't be true I satteth with thee f'r a while?"

"No, of course not."

The knightly man sat next to the child and kept him company.

"What's troubling thee, Tyler?" He asked.

The boy didn't want to tell him.

"N-Nothing."

Gerard didn't believe him.

"Don't forswear to me. I knoweth at which hour something is not well enow."

Tyler knew Gerard could see through him, but he didn't want to tell him. He looked back down to his ring.

When the knightly man saw the ring on his finger, he knew immediately.

"Thee misseth mast'r Josh, thy newly betrothed?"

The boy began to weep.

"Yes, Gerard."

The knightly man put his arm around the child.

"Anon, anon, mine own dear ladybird, th're is nay needeth to weepeth."

"I just don't understand why he had to leave me so soon. I am happy that he wants to marry me, but why can't it be now?"

"Because he wanteth to maketh thy liveth bett'r."

"How?" Tyler asked. "He can't do it by leaving me after proposing to me."

Gerard brought the child close to him.

"Tyler, I knoweth thee don't concur with what is happening, 'r wherefore Josh hast hath left us so anon, but thee wilt believeth yond that gent is doing what is most wondrous f'r thee, and 'twill all beest w'rth t at the endeth."

The boy started thinking about what Gerard told him, and he began to understand what he was meaning. He wished he could know why Josh was leaving him, but looking at the future between him and his new husband, he knew it wouldn't matter once they were married.

He looked at his knightly friend.

"You think so?"

"I knoweth so, sweet ladybird."

Tyler smiled, then leaned over and kissed Gerard on the cheek.

"Thank you, Gerard."

The child got up and went back inside to the join the other knights for supper. Gerard sat there; his hand pressed over his cheek where Tyler kissed him.

He began to smile and blush.

"Nay wond'r mine own mast'r loves that knave."

~

After supper, Tyler shared with the knights the news of him and Josh's future marriage. They were so excited and thrilled, they decided to celebrate together by dancing and having a cheerful time. Of course, Brycen would keep his distance; still not trusting the child.

However, he was no longer resentful of Tyler, since he heard that his master had gone to rid the aunt, but still felt he couldn't build a good relationship with him.

While the knights danced, Gertie came into the circle and gave Tyler a rose.

"For you, Tyler."

The boy took the rose and smiled to the little youngling.

"Awe, thank you, Gertie."

Harry, Sydney, and Imogene came forward; wanting to be close to their new friend.

"Tyler, do you like to dance a lot?" Sydney asked.

"Of course!" The boy replied. "Josh and I used to dance to our favorite songs all the time."

"Will you and Josh be dancing at your wedding?" Imogene asked.

"Why wouldn't we?"

The little children laughed.

"Hey, Tyler!" Harry said. "What else can we do for fun?"

"Well, what would you like me to do?" Tyler asked.

"Why don't you tell us a bedtime story?" Imogene suggested.

Harry, Gertie, and Sydney got excited.

"Yes, tell us a story, please!"

Tyler giggled, then agreed.

"Alright, I'll tell you guys a story."

Tyler went over to his little chair by the fire, and the knights gathered around him. Gerard and Mark looked over and saw that Brycen was coming to join them.

"Thee wanteth to heareth Tyler's 'st'ry?" Gerard asked.

"Aye." Brycen replied; sitting down with the children. "But, it's only because I'd liketh to."

"My dear Brycen." Tyler said. "I think you'll enjoy my tale."

The boy sneered, but obeyed.

The children huddled together in excitement.

"So, what's the story about?" Sydney asked.

"Well, there once was a beautiful young boy..."

"Wast the knave you, ladybird?" Mark asked.

"Yes." Tyler replied.

He continued his story.

"This beautiful young boy was born with a special gift; his rare beauty. Because of how beautiful this boy was, he eventually fell in love."

"Was it hard to do?" Harry asked.

"It was really easy." Tyler replied. "Anyone can see that the man I fell in love with was charming, and the only one for me."

"Is he truly the man you want to spend the rest of your life with?" Imogene asked.

"And, did he steal a kiss?"

Tyler sighed.

"He was so romantic. I could not resist."

Feeling even more eager to hear the rest of Tyler's story, the children and the knights huddled together even closer, but what they heard next would warm their hearts with happiness.

(Start song)

Somewhere waiting for me
There is someone I'm longing to see
Someone I simply can't help but adore
Someone who'll thrill me forever

Someday my prince will come
Someday I'll find my love
And how thrilling that moment will be
When the prince of my dreams comes to me

He'll whisper, I love you
And steal a kiss or two
Though he's far away, I'll find my love someday
Someday when my dreams come true

I will know him the moment we meet
For my heart will start skipping a beat

Though he's far away, I'll find my love someday
Someday when my dreams come true

Someday when my dreams come true

When the knights heard Tyler sing about his future with Josh, they felt humbled and intrigued. They began to hope that whatever their master was doing, it would bring them closer together.

Tyler, through his beauty and graceful voice, began to pray that Josh would return to him, and they would be married and live together forever.