This is my first fanfic, so please be kind!
John Elmont stalked through the castle corridors. Princess Isabelle had disappeared. Again. He stomped around a corner and nearly ran into Albert Crawe, his second in command. Crawe took one look at his friend's face and sighed. "Isabelle again?"
"Would our day be complete if we didn't go running after our precious princess?" Elmont snapped. He walked outside and mounted a waiting Rosinant. "Come on. She's probably in town again."
Elmont and Crawe rode into the small town. "Let's check in the market first," Crawe said. "That's where she was last time." The knights tied their horses to a nearby inn and walked into the busy marketplace.
Elmont quickly lost Crawe in the crowd and hurried to find the princess. He didn't notice the woman that raced in front of him, until he smashed headlong into her. With a grunt, she fell to the dust, her hood coming off and her long curly blonde hair tumbling out of it.
"Oh, I'm so sorry ma'am." Elmont quickly apologized, extending a hand to the woman. She took it and hoisted herself up, brushing her dress off. Elmont tilted his head, trying to place her. Something about her looked familiar… She looked up at him, her blue eyes twinkling, and suddenly he knew. "Chaselynn?" he asked hesitantly. She raised an eyebrow, and then recognition darted across her face.
"John?" She laughed, and then threw her arms around his neck and squeezed. Elmont wasn't expecting it, and with a not very manly yelp, fell to the ground, Chaselynn on top of him. She lifted her head, fighting back giggles, and raised herself off him. "Hey there!" she said, biting her lip to keep from laughing. Elmont's face reddened as he noticed everyone around them staring. Chaselynn looked up, and slightly blushed, then she bounced up. "Show's over, folks! But we'll be here all day!" She bowed deeply. A chuckle rolled through the crowd, and they all went back to their duties. Elmont pushed himself up, a grin tinting his lips.
"Still the same old Chase." He teased. She rolled her eyes. "Well, I would love to talk, but I really have to get going. I'm on duty." Chase's eyes darted down his armor, and her jaw dropped.
"Oh, wow, I didn't even notice! You're a knight now!" She grinned, her smile lighting up her whole face. "Actually, the Captain?" She added, noticing his emblem on his armor. "Congratulations!"
"Well, thank you." He looked at her. Chaselynn Abigail Hunter had changed so much since he last saw her. She had gotten taller, but she was still a bit shorter than him. Obviously she had more of a womanly shape, but she was still young-looking and innocent. Her sky-blue dress was small on her, and a little ratty, but what struck Elmont were her sapphire eyes. They were filled with happiness. Her beautiful smile was ever present on her features. Her cheeks were rosy with the pleasure only Chase could have. She opened her mouth to say something, but suddenly a little boy ran up to her.
"Miss Chaaaase!" He whined. "Maddy took my bag even though I called it! It's not fair! Make her give it baaack!" He stomped his foot and folded his arms, giving a screech at the end of his statement. Chase blushed in embarrassment.
"Lincoln, can't you deal with this yourself? Tell Maddy…ugh." Chase threw up her hands. She shot a glare down at the little boy, who was gearing up for another earsplitting screech. "Lincoln! How many times do I have to tell you? We don't scream to get what we want! We ask nicely and politely." She looked at Elmont. "I have to go. Kids these days, huh?"
"Well, I wouldn't know." Elmont gave a small smile.
"What, you mean the great Sir Elmont hasn't found a woman worthy of his affections yet?" Chaselynn gave a dramatic gasp. Elmont rolled his eyes.
"Well, I see you have found a mate. Who's the lucky man?"
"Oh, I'm not married." She laughed. "I'm the owner of that little orphanage outside of town. And this little guy…" She squeezed the hand of the boy who now stood silently next to her, "Is Jason, one of my wards." Elmont smiled at him.
"Nice to meet you, Jason. I really do have to go, Chase, but… are you busy later?"
"I do believe I can make time for the Captain of the King's Guard." Chase smiled, and for some unknown reason, Elmont's heart thudded loudly. He cleared his throat.
"How about we meet and you can show me around your orphanage?"
"That would be great!" She smiled. "I'll meet you there after supper. You know where it is, right?"
"Yes I do. After supper it is then." Elmont bowed slightly. "Until later, then, Lady Chaselynn." He grinned.
"Until later, Sir Elmont." Chase rolled her eyes, and tugged on the little boy's hand. "Now where are Maddy and the others?" She asked him, walking away. Elmont's gaze followed her as she weaved through the crowd, but then he shook himself awake. I have a princess to find.
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