A
Frog Prince's Diary
Jaden's diary
Day 14
In spite of what I had
promised myself I decided to return to the palace today. At least I
could figure out which one of my brothers was coming to visit. I
decided that it was Joseph because John would have to be dragged by
mother. He has never liked the idea of going courting.
When I arrived at the
palace, I found Elaine in the garden looking very bored, and totally
ignoring Joseph. Yes, it was Joseph. A pity I wasn't getting money
for betting on the right person. The king was talking to my brother,
but shooting nasty glances at Elaine, every now an then. I wondered
why I wasn't angry that she dared not like my brother. In fact I felt
rather pleased. Probably just because Elaine wasn't suitable enough
for my brother. I decided to speak to him. I hopped onto the top of a
small garden statue of an elf queen.
“Good afternoon, Prince
Joseph.” I said. His eyes bulged, and he stared at me, and started
to stutter.
“W-wh-what?” was all he
seemed to be able to get out.
“My dear young prince,
allow me to introduce the frog, a friend of my daughter.” the king
said evenly. I noticed he sounded a little irritated, but I didn't
care.
“But your a frog.”
Joseph gulped.
“A magical frog.” the
king said. I shrugged. Joseph had obviously recognized me, and was
asking me what happened.
Suddenly the princess moved
between Joseph and I. Such rudeness. She took his arm and turned her
back on me. More rudeness.
“Your highness.” she
said in a gushing voice, “Please, allow me to show you the rose
paths.” she led him off. He glanced over his shoulder at me, a
pleading look on his face. He obviously didn't want to go with her.
When night finally arrived,
I was still waiting in the garden. Joseph escaped the princess, and
came to find me.
“What in the name of
wonders have you done to yourself?” he snarled, “Justin said you
got turned into a toad...”
“Frog!” I hissed, “And
Justin is a traitor!” He shrugged.
“Whatever!” he snapped,
“It's also come to our attention that James spent a hundred days as
beast.”
“He was already a beast!”
I replied.
“And a fairy told Justin
that he was the only one who could wake Princess Eleanor from eternal
sleep!” he continued, “Now mother is trying to make me court this
bratty princess! I don't want to marry her! I don't want to marry a
princess!”
“Quite right, she is
spoiled rotten!” I said. Then I told him about being turned into a
frog and rescuing the ball. Joseph had the wrong reaction entirely.
“Why we make Elaine kiss
you, which will turn you back into a man, then she can marry you and
I'm free.” he cried gleefully.
“What?” I gaped. How
dare he suggest something like that! Disgusting! I totally loved the
plan.
“Lets start with a
banquet.” he said.
To Be Continued
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