<Meanwhile in the Mine>

*Mining and digging sounds*

Assistant 1 went to look into the mine cart. He then picked up a stone from it.

Assistant 1: "Okay, who was the idiot who put this in here?!"

Assistant 2: "Oh, that would be me!"

Assistant 1: "Lets go over it, shall we?" Is this shiny?!"

Assistant 2: "No."

Assistant 1: "Valuable?!"

Assistant 2: "No."

Assistant 1: "Going to make the boss happy???!!!"

Assistant 2: "No..."

Assistant 1: "Then focus!! That is what you need!!"

Assistant 1 threw the stone away. ( But what he didn't know is that the stone cracked into two and inside was filled with Colourful Geodes!)

Assistant 1 walked away in frustration while Assistant 2 sadly walked away.

Suddenly, they heard the doors to the mine opening.

Assistant 1: "Shhh!"

Assistant 2 quickly blow the candle out. Both of them then jumped into the mine cart.

Footsteps could be heard. They started getting louder and louder.

A mysterious person then peeked into the cart.

Preminger: "Why hello..."

Assistant 2: "Master Preminger! You're back! And early..."

Advisor Preminger rolled his eyes and walked away.

Suddenly Midas, Preminger's dog, came barking at the assistants.

Assistant 2: "AHHHHH!!!"

Assistant 2 jumped on Assistant 1.

Midas: "WOOF! WOOF!"

Assistant 1 then handed Preminger a piece of gold.

Assistant 1: "Here you are, sir! The last gold in the Royal mine! There's nothing left!"

Assistant 2: "Yea! Cause it's all yours! *Giggles*"

Preminger immediately grabbed the gold.

Preminger: "Yes! It is...very much mine. Finally!"

<The title of the song is, 'How can I refuse?'>

I've been bowing

I've been scraping

I've been lying like a rug

And for ten long years I've had to pay my dues!

But today I am escaping

For the last gold has been dug

It was waiting there, so how could I refuse?

I'm returning home a hero

Who's discovered mighty wealth

And what better husband could a princess choose?

I'm the suitor who will suit her

Bring the kingdom back to health

And I'll wear the crown, for how could I refuse?

Raise every gla*s

And rouse every cheer!

Praise that the reign of Preminger is here!

Master in charge of all that I see

All hail me!

And by marrying the princess I get all that I desire

Like a moat

An ermine coat

And palace views!

Even though she treats me coldly

It's a sign of inner fire

For inside she's thinking

"How can I refuse?"

Assistant 1: "Right, except there's one little problem, boss."

Preminger: "That's King Boss to you!"

Assistant 1: "Right, the queen decided to marry off the princess to Prince Hawk..."

Preminger: "What?! Making a decision without me?! Who does she think she is?"

Assistant: "Umm, the Queen?"

Preminger: "You simpering simpleton!"

Assistant 2: "Well, she is the Queen. She's got a crown and a scepter and sits in her big fancy chair..."

Preminger: "Silence!"

No! I wont let go!

This peasant son wont turn and run because some reckless royal chose another beau

Ah...it's...a temporary setback

It's a momentary lapse

But conviently my ego doesn't bruise

And the moment that I get back I will show them who's the boss

You can bet your bullion there'll be no "I do's"

Yes suppose the girl goes missing

And the king says "au revoir"!

Then I find her

Bring her back and make the news

Then the queen will be so grateful

That she'll pledge the heir to moi

And I'll humbly tell her

"How can I refuse?"

When our ceremony's over

I'll arise and take the throne

And that nitwit Anneliese can kiss my shoe

For the kingdom and the castle will be mine
and mine alone

If the crown should fit then how can I refuse?

All:

So get ready with the roses and stand by with the champagne

When you've got a brilliant plan you never lose

Yes before the chapter closes

I'll be as big as Charlemagne

It's a thankless job but how can I refuse

How can I refuse!

Preminger: "MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

<Back at the castle>

In the throne room...

Seraphina, Rosella's cat, was just taking a nap on the Queen's throne.

Suddenly, Midas came sneaking up on her. He saw Seraphina's tail swinging. He then, jumped to grab it but failed. He landed on the ground with a loud thud. The sound has awakened Seraphina. She smiled.

Midas: "Enjoy the throne now, Sister! Cause it not going to be yours much longer!"

Seraphina: "*Laughs* Oh please! Having delusions again, Midas?"

Midas: "Well, lets just say that the throne is going to belong to my master, Preminger!"

Midas then growled. Seraphina was shocked. Midas went to catch her but Seraphina quickly jumped on him and escaped.

Seraphina: "MEOW!"

Midas: "WOOF WOOF!!"

Seraphina went under the tables and chairs while Midas went over. They continue chasing each other.

Suddenly, Seraphina jumped up the table. Unfortunately for Midas, he couldn't stop in time. He then, hit the side of table.

Seraphina: "Ooooo! Lose a tooth, Midas?"

Midas: "My tooth! NO! NO! NOT MY TOOTH!"

Midas went to look at himself in the mirror.

Midas: "Wait..."

He sighed. His tooth wasn't lost yet. He looked back at Seraphina.

Midas: "Oh you better hope you have nine lives, Seraphina!"

Seraphina: "MEOW!"

Midas: "WOOF! WOOF!"

And the two of them continued to chase each other...

Midas: "Cause you are going to need them all!"

To be continued...