This is the revised and hopefully better version of Wedding Obstacles. The first few chapters will probably be close to the same, but I am planning on really changing the ending. Please read and enjoy.
Disclaimer: Everyone should know that I do not own any of these characters that you are familiar with.
Today was exactly one year from when the Immortal War had ended and Daine was found sitting upon the docks of Port Legann waiting for the Tyran delegation to arrive. This delegation was coming for their yearly visit to uphold the peace treaty that was set years ago. The past year had been busy for Daine, what with the clean up of the war and her increasing relationship with Numair.
Thinking of her Numair brought a smile to her face for he was in for a big surprise. While he had been in a meeting with Jon that morning, Daine had lit candles all over the room that they shared and had laid red rose pedals all over their bed with white rose pedals that formed the words 'Today is someday.' She left a trail of red pedals leading from the door to their bed. She left immediately after setting up their room to come down to meet the Tyran delegates. She was there along with the Lioness, Sir Gareth the younger, Sir Roaul of Goldenlake, and a group of the King's Own. They were chosen by King Jonathan to welcome the Royal family.
Daine looked up and smiled because at that moment the Tyran ship docked and a Harold walked forward.
"Presenting Their Majesties King Kale and Queen Faye." A couple, obviously of Royal decent, dressed in expensive cloths, descended from the ship to where Daine and her welcoming group awaited.
Five more people were introduced including the Tyran Prince; Prince James. Prince James was a very handsome man in Daine's opinion. He was fairly tall, but not nearly as tall as Numair. He had short black curly hair, fair skin and piercing emerald eyes. He looked out over the crowd of Tortallians and his gaze caught Daine's.
Alanna stood up, approaching Their Majesties and bowed. "Your Majesties, I am King's Champion Sir Alanna of Trebond and Olau and these are my companions Sir Gareth of Naxen, Sir Roaul of Goldenlake and Lady Veralidaine Sarrasri our Wildmage. Welcome to Tortall."
After the proper introductions and greetings were made, the Tortallians led their guests back up to the Palace. Sir Alanna and Duke Gareth conversed with their majesties about the renovations of the war and the beauty of Tortall and its people while Daine talked with the prince.
"How do you find it here in Tortall so far?"
"Oh, Tortall is as beautiful as the ladies who walk upon its soil." Daine tried to hide her blush, "Though I have only been here for half a day I find it very peaceful like the animals for instance, throughout this journey I have seen a variety of exotic animals and they do not seem afraid of us." The prince smiled at her. "Do you like living here?"
"I love it. I could not imagine living anywhere else; I don't think I could even go back to Galla."
"Galla?" the prince asked.
"I used to live there before I came here. Since meeting everyone and learning what I am I don't think I could ever go back to the life that I once had." Silence engulfed them, neither of them knowing what to say, until James broke the silence.
"I have heard rumors of you learning with the Black Robe Mage."
"Yes Numair is a wonderful teacher." Daine smiled again, thinking about her fiancé-to-be. "He started teaching me when I first arrived here and continues to teach me to this day." She and the prince continued talking all of the way back to the Palace, and when they arrived, King Jonathan and Queen Thayet where at the gates to meet them.
"Welcome to Tortall."