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Chapter One

Arianna de' Medici was almost there. She had waited for this moment for almost a year, and she was almost there. Just a few more hours…

She was finally going home to see her friends, her family, and Sabastian, her one true love. She had spent a year in Spanish Court, and missed him dearly. They had corresponded by letter, but it wasn't the same. She was thrilled when her cousin, Elizabeth told her she could go back home.

Ari sighed. She touched her necklace. She squeezed the pearl tightly and closed her eyes. She started remembering her last day with Bash…


Ari had dreaded this day. It was the day that her cousin, Elizabeth was getting married, which meant it was Ari's last day with Bash. Once Elizabeth was married, her and her cousin would leave for Spain. For Elizabeth was going to be Queen, and Ari her lady-in-waiting.

She impatiently paced her chambers waiting for Bash. Since it was her last day in France, they had decided to spend the day together. She heard a rap at her door.

"Come in," she said, already knowing who it was.

The door opened. Bash entered holding a picnic basket.

"Good morning, my love." He said, placing a kiss on Ari's cheek. "I thought today we would go riding and have a picnic near the river. How does that sound? "

Ari faked a smile. "It sounds wonderful dear, as long as I am with you."

Bash looked at Ari with concern. "Do not worry about tomorrow Ari. Just think of today."

"I can never fool you can I?" Ari kissed him. "I will miss those lips."

Bash laughed. "Then you can have as many kisses as you want my dear." He guided her to the door. "The day is young, let us enjoy it."

Ari smiled. Bash was right. Today was their last day together, and she wanted to enjoy it.

They had ridden awhile now. Ari was getting restless. As much as she loved her adventures with Bash, she always got anxious of his little surprises, and today was no different.

They finally stopped at a river bend. Bash leapt down from his horse. He then helped Ari down, but not before stealing a very passionate kiss. He held her in his arms, her feet barely touching the ground.

"You always surprise me." said Ari after Bash let her go from his grasp.

"How so?" asked Bash

"You have never helped me off my horse before, especially not in that way."

Bash couldn't help but smirk. "Can't I be a gentleman for once?" He shook his head. "You are so stubborn."

"Hey!" Ari playfully hit him. "I might be stubborn, but you love that in me."

"Yes I do." Bash leaned in for another kiss, but instead was teased as Ari playfully kissed kiss nose.

Ari looked into his eyes, all seriousness in her eyes. "Never forget me Bash, promise me?"

"I could never forget you Ari." He started walking toward his horse. "Let us start unpacking. I am getting hungry"

Ari sighed. She knew he blamed himself. She was a lady of high status and nobility, and he was just the bastard son of the King. When they started courting, they knew the match would be looked down upon, but they never thought someone would split them apart. But once her aunt, Queen Catherine found out, her destiny seemed to be set in stone. Her aunt was going to send her to Spain, away from Bash and everything she loved.

"I wish you would stop blaming yourself." She said, helping Bash lay out the blanket. "It isn't your fault."

Bash tried to busy himself. He knew he could never fool Ari. He just wasn't ready to accept the fact that they would might never see each other again.

"A wise person told me to focus on today" Ari said stopping Bash in his tracks. "So," continued Ari kissing him. "Let's do that shall we?"

Bash sighed. "Alright. But only for you"

"That's all I ask." Said Ari with a grin. "Now, let's eat, I'm starving."

They spend hours doing nothing but eating and chatting. They seemed to forget their troubles and enjoyed each other's company.

"We should get going." Ari said laying on Bash's chest. "It's getting late and Elizabeth will start looking for me."

"Not just yet." Bash said getting up. "I have something for you." He went to his horse and grabbed a small black box from his satchel. He handed it to her.

Ari opened the box. In the box was a pearl pendant laced with gold leaves to resemble a flower. It was attached to a golden chain.

"Bash I love it. Thank you!" Ari said feeling special. "Please put it on me." She handed him the necklace.

"I want you to know how much I love you, Ari." Bash said putting the pendant on her. "This is only a small token of the love I have for you."

Ari twirled around to face Bash. "I love you Bash. I will never take it off"


Ari sighed. She loved remembering times like these. She loved Bash, and couldn't wait to go home. Just a few more hours….

Author's Note: I thought I would start off with a fluff piece. I wanted to show how solid Ari and Bash's relationship is, and also some back story on Ari's pendant. That pendant will take center stage in a couple more chapters.

The next chapter, I will introduce more OC's and of course some more Reign characters. Review and comments are always appreciated. Thanks!