Shiny Replacement

"GAH?!" I wake up alarmed, and find myself on the pet bed, and I've found the bed to be strangely comfortable.

... what happened again?

That's right, I took a nap. But how did I get here anyway?

"You were heavy." The Prince says, and he grabs the black gloves and slips it onto his hands.

"I didn't tell you to carry me back." I respond, "But ... thanks."

"N-no problem." He says.

"What's the occasion? Black leather gloves? A black and red cape?" I ask and tilt my head.

"Oh, yes ... I was requested to wear this type of clothing so people wouldn't mistaken me as the average demon." The Prince explains and throws me a black collar, engraved with writing saying 'The Prince's Property', "You also need to wear that, so people will not be mistaken of our relationship. Many have taken their sights to The Angel Council."

I look at the collar, oh my ...

"You could've engraved it with another way to represent me," I say, "Seeing this all in words, depresses me somehow."

"Well I don't care if it depresses you, you must abide by my rules. Now put it on." He orders me.

I wrap it around my neck, as I am struggling to put it on myself. The Prince looks at me in irritation and snatches the collar off of me.

I look at him in confusion but then my face lights up, "Does this mean ...?" He must've changed his mind. Hehe.

The Prince shakes his head, "You're so helpless, I'm going to put the collar on you." He says in irritation.

He suddenly leans in, closer to me and my heart rate speeds up. He's right in front of me, I look down to avoid super close eye contact. I see his fingers fidgeting with the collar.
I suddenly feel a warm hand holding my neck still.
He's finally finished placing it on my neck.
I strain my neck more and I look up, assuming that he was far away.

But I was just less of an inch near his face, as we both looked into his giant eyes. I could see the more metalic, shiny specals in his golden eyes.

He pushes me away and hides his face.

"There! I put on your damn collar!" He yells then leaves the room.

"Phew!" I feel so relieved, he was so ... close to me.

"I really hate this collar though. It doesn't matter if people report sightings of us, it doesn't really change anything." I tell myself, "But I wonder who requested this?"

I get up and leave the room. What I've always noticed is that the palace is quite empty, you see just 1 or 2 silent mortal maids, Rapunzel if she's not busy and of course Jack Blaze, The Prince.

I spot The Prince in some laboratory room, full of old potions and medicine. I see him take a dose of some potion and I walk into the room.

"Are you sick?" I ask, he jumps up in suprise and looks at me with an unwelcomed look.

"It shouldn't be your business." He tells me wiping his mouth, "It's just a potion to ensure my health."

"I should drink some though, right? I'm in Hell and I was raised in Heaven." I say to him.

"It's especially for me okay? You don't need anything. And don't ever come into this room unless I order you to." He tells me and I nod and step out of the room.

"Silent and obedient. You should be like that for the rest of your stay here." He says.

"I understand that you have some type of insecurity with your medicine." I respond.

"I don't, it's just a thing for me. Just butt out and don't assume things like that." He says getting angrier.

"Whatever." I spit, "It's troublesome concerning for you anyway."

I leave the laboratory, "Why do I even care for that bastard?" I mutter to myself.

"You shouldn't be worried about the medicine." Rapunzel says, her voice speaking out behind me, "It's just normal medicine, nothing to be worried about."

My face softens, "Yeah ... I assume too much." I respond.

"Listen, your family is visiting. They are looking to reduce the time of your stay here, so you can get married straight away." She tells me.

I nod my head, "Is the Prince aware of this?" I ask her.

Rapunzel nods, "Indeed, if he grants them permission your stay here will be shorter."

"But ... it isn't it useless? He'll say no anyway." I say, raising an eyebrow.

Rapunzel sighs, "I don't think so. But if he wanted to make the noble choice he'd grant permission, I think he should. Or else he'd be selfish."

"What're you talking about?" I ask, all confused.

"Sorry, I blabbed on about useless stuff then. Let's get you ready for the gathering." Rapunzel says.

We walk up to the room and Rapunzel gives me a gross rag as a dress.

"I will not wear this in the presence of my family and future husband." I tell her.

"Don't worry if they see you wear this rag, they will be desperate to free you." She explains.

Do I really want to be free of Hell?
... O-of course I do .... What am I thinking?

"Okay." I confirm, I put on my rag.

I look the part ... I guess.

Someone suddenly barges in ... The Prince. He fixes his eyes on me and he has this stone face on him, "You look ravishing with that rag." He says with no emotion, he passes me with his hand over his mouth ... holding in his laughter.

"If I wear this, I will convince them that I shall be released immediately!" I shout at him.

He turns around with a smirk, "... As you wish. But ultimately, the decision is up to me. So no matter how desperate they are they must pass permission from me."

I raise an eyebrow, "Are you going to grant them permission?"

He turns his head back around and shrugs, "Who knows?"

What a change of heart, considering he didn't behave last time.

"He will. He must." Rapunzel says and gives a stern look to The Prince, "The departure of Elsa is inevitable."

I sag down after that, I feel so ... sad. Like I'm going to miss the thrill and adventure! And the people ...? That only means Rapunzel ... right?

The large table has been set out by the mortal servants and the guests AKA Family and Hans arrive.

They get seated at the table first. The Prince and I wait on the top staircase looking below them. "Listen, you follow behind me." The Prince orders me and I nod.

We walk down the staircase. And The Prince sits himself on the superior seat and I look around and see ... Anna! I immediately sit down next to her. My family and Hans look at me with a gasp. Shocked at this horrific sight of me.

But Anna didn't care ... she was stimulated with someth- I mean someone else.

"AH! O.M.G! YOU MUST BE THE DEMON PRINCE YOU'RE SO HOT!" She screams in excitement.

Father gives Anna the biggest death stare and clears his throat, "Excuse me?"

"I mean like, we're talking about Hell of course he's gonna be hot!" Anna covers it up.

"Thank you." The Prince plainly responds.

Anna whispers in my ear, "You're so lucky!"

I push Anna away, "You. Are. Sick."

"So Demon Prince, our proposal is to release Elsa or shorten her time here. We have a way more dangerous Angel Convict awaiting for you, so she can be replaced."My father explains.

"Is it disciplined properly? Is it in nice shape? Is it ... a she?" He asks.

"It won't matter if you want those qualities then we'll make sure we'll provide one for you." Mother says to him.

"So can you please release our daughter? And you're new angel will arrive shortly if you do." Father says.

The Prince grows a smile, "... Sure."


A/N

Sorry for the big gap again. I went on a mini hiatus because I have so much hw so yeah, updating will take longer due to that.

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