a little nervous yet excited I wonder what child we should get? A boy would be more appropriate..I don't know

he smiles holding him close it's okay we will find an amazing child

smiles holding him

he smiles as they arrive pulling him close okay let's go in helping him out

gets out hearing children's laughter

he leads him inside as a nun greets them hello my majesties we are honored

she leads them outside where the children all play one young lady sitting under a tree reading a book instead of playing tag

roderich looks at all the kids play well they are all quiet festive...what about her over there? I didn't know that you taught girls to read

Oh she is a... special case Fritz looking down at her what do you mean? the nun looks away nervous she was the daughter of an aristocrat who when she was only 4 the house caught fire killing the family. She she had nowhere to go. she has been with us six years.

she taught herself to read with a little assistance from the sisters

10 years old ...she is the perfect lady but ...well roderich thinking

Fritz thinks going to her glancing at the book an art book?

she looks up blushing as he smiles hello my name is Frederick but everyone calls me Fritz . what is your name?

she looks up then bows I'm sorry I didn't know you where here my king! bowing like a common pesent girl

he gives a small laugh sitting next to her no need for that its okay

are you always reading art books or do you like other kinds as well?

I do like other kinds. But the orphanage only has so much...I've read this book 30 times already roderich sit on the other side of her looking at the worn down book

he smiles loving her enthusiasm tell me what would you say if you could go to a place with shelves of books taller than the orphanages building? you would be free to read them whenever you wish

Is there really such a place that exists? roderich nods how would you like to go there today? her eyes widen are you going to adopt me?!

fritz smiles standing offering his hand to her only if you will accept us as your parents. and here is a secret... im the fun one!

she screams in joy hugging him roderich giggles

in shock as he holds her back im assuming you like this decision?

I prayed everyday that i would get a family! My dreams and wishes came true!! roderich smiles what's your name? she looks maria theresa. roderich stands well go pack your things while we fill out some paperwork

fritz smiles as she runs off the nuns taking them inside we should let you know that she does get colds often fritz smiles she will now have the best doctors to take care of her they nod handing him papers as they sign them

roderich smiles as a nun brings Maria in, Maria holding a small bag with some old rags of clothes come Princess your new life is just about to start

fritz smiles going to her picking her up taking her to the carriage

roderich follows as Maria giggles thank you so much my king and queen! she starts crying

he looks at her handing her a handkerchief here you are no need to cry its okay

she cries into it as roderich holds her a brand new life just for you

fritz smiles a nice hot bath is ready for you back at the castle and some new clothes. we shall get you a new wardrobe as soon as possible fritz whiping a tear away after your bath i;ll show you the library

Thank you! Thank you trues talking but can't roderich cuddleing her smileing relax Maria we are so happy that we have you now

fritz pulls them close my beautiful family~~ i love you both so much

the carriage pulls up at the palace as they get out Maria looking up at the giant castle it's so big!!! roderich smiles it's bigger on the inside! Taking her hand walking her inside as maids come these are you handmaidens they will clean you, clothe you, do your hair all nice

You can even talk to them about anything you like

the women bow to her as fritz follows behind please get her cleaned up and then let me know when you are done the maids taking her away to get cleaned

maria gose with them alittle scared as they start to talk to Maria befriending her quickly as they start to clean her up

fritz waits a while as he gets called going to marias room as she is dressed in a floor leagth skirt and a button up beautiful my dear he smiles going to her more apropriate dresses will be made for you in afew days but for now this looks amazing on you

she hugs him thank you daddy!!

he blushes a deep red he he hugs her back oh my sweet daughter.... god has blessed us with you caresses her cheek looking into her eyes are you ready to see the library?

eyes wide YES PLEASE!!!

he laughs picking her up piggy back carrying her down the hall to the library

music coming from inside ahh... looks like mommy is busy playing you wanna go watch?

Yes please! It's so pretty!! going in excitedly watching and listening

Fritz stands with her watching him play we sure are lucky huh? he smiles letting her watch

nods watching getting lost in the music dance with me daddy taking his hands

he smiles taking one hand as he bows of course my lady beginning a slow waltz leading her

follows him as she smiles roderich watchingbas hr smiles

they dance for a while as the song ends bowing to her thank you for the dance princess

a loud knock on the door as he listens to an advisor a moment before looking to roderich and maria i must go to a meeting. enjoy the library

roderich smiles taking Maria's hand taking her to the fairy tail books as he sits and reads with her

days pass as Fritz sits outside in the garden having some tea.....

a servant comes with a letter bowing as he gives it to Fritz

taking the letter opening it after an examination reading it over, Maria running up with roderich chasing her...... damn....

he stands watching maria play a moment as he snaps his fingers bringing a knight forward Maria come here a moment

She goes to him yes daddy! holding his hand

roderich looks cuirous!

the young knight stands at attention next to them only a few years older than Maria listen to me my darling. this man is named Estolie. we have in important first coming for a visit and I want you safe. I won't be around much so estolie is going to keep you safe

he looks to estolie estolie giving him a nod as he removed his helmet bowing to the princess it is my honor your majesty

he looks up meeting her eyes hello princess it is an honor to protect you fritz looks to roderich your prince is coming for a visit with his new king.... i will be in many meetings with them and you should be present as well my love.

Yes I will maria holds onto roderich nooo I don't want to be with him I want to be with you scared not wanting to be alone roderixh looks we arnt going my dear, just in another room talking to old freinds I promise

she looks sniffleing still upset having abandonment issues okay

Fritz goes to her taking off his necklace putting it on her there my dear a little price of me. a promise that I'm not going anywhere

nods roderich cleaning her face don't worry we know these people they are very nice

fritz nods as he looks to estolie keep her safe, understand me? he nods with a bow i will give my life for hers

When will they be arriving Fritz?

soon they will be with us for a week. he sighs looking away my father is also on his way here

Dose he know about Maria?

i told him we adopted.... didnt tell him it was a girl he sighs as estolie gains marias trust as they play