Sophie's POV
It seemed everything was going well. It had been a week now since Howl had his heart returned, and things seemed to be going well for the pair. Though carefully avoiding speaking about it, they had become a couple, and for the most part, it seemed they where both happy. Though unspoken, Sophie new that Howl loved her, his frequent gifts to her showed her this where his words could not. Since their first kiss on the deck, Howl had refraimed for Physically showing her his love, though Sophie knew that it was a cover up for him shy nature.
Today had been like all the rest. Sophie had woke up, had a bath, put on her dress, and began to cook breakfast. Calcifer, had, luckily for Howl and Sophie, come back, under the condition that he no longer took Orders from Howl, but instead volunteered his services, somthing which Sophie had agreed to wholeHeartedly. Placing the Frying Pan over his flames, she chatted to him in her usual friendly manner while the bacon cooked slowly.
"BREAKFAST!" She shouted, taking the pan away from the flame, before serving it on the plates. Calcifer mumbled from his place on the fire place, eyeing the steaming food, waiting for Sophie to give him his share. The sound of hurried Footsteps cought Sophie's attention, as she turned her head to the Source of the noise.
"Oh boy, Bacon!" Markl licked his lips as he jumped into his chair, grabbing a Knife and Fork before staring at the pan and plates. Sophie smiled, before finishing his plate.
"Markl, could you please fetch the Witch of the Waste and bring her to Breakfast?" Markl, impatient to get some food, bounded off in the Direction of her room. Satisfied, Sophie finished up laying out the breakfasts, and set the plates down, before taking one over to Calcifer. While she pored the food into his mouth, Markl returned with the wide eyes Witch, who had in her arms Heen, Sulimans dog who seemed attached to her.
"Ah" The witch exclaimed softly, as a slightly hyper Markl helped her to her chair before running round to his place, and began to process of shoveling food into his mouth. Sophie, who had not finished feeding Calcifer, sighed contently, watching as her new family ate. However, there was one member missing.
"Calcifer? Wheres Howl?" She asked, keeping an air of indifference about her, as though what ever he was about to say did not concern her. Taking her seat, she began to eat her breakfast.
"Oh he left earlier this morning, somthing about a summon from King. It seems Suleiman wants to talk to him." Sophie nodded. It was only to expected, especially since the war was still yet over. It had definitely calmed, that much could be said, but it had not fully stopped. The ate in silence for the rest of breakfast, Sophie's mind wandering what a certain young Wizard was doing. It seemed ages ago when she had last seem him, though it had only been last night. With a sigh, she rose from the table, and began to do her morning cleaning. He would be back soon enough, she was sure of it.
Howls POV
Damn these meetings! Didn't they understand how busy he was? Well... how much time he wanted to spend with Sophie? These meetings truly would be the death of him. Leaning against the wall in complete and utter boredom. Howls fiddled with his cape, which hung lazily round his shoulders. His outfit was merely for show, and he couldn't wait to remove it. Currently, Howl was wearing a white shirt, the top three buttons undone. On his bottom half he wore black trousers, coming over his shirt tucking it in, which matching black shoes. His cape was a deel Pinkish colour, a contrast to his still black hair.
The room was large, lavishly decorated as expected of a castle. Howl leaned against the wall, watching the door for signs of movement. Soon, a small blond haired assistant of Sulimans came though, and motioned for Howl to follow. With a sigh, he rose off the wall, following the young boy as he made his way to a large meeting room, where at the head of the table sat the King, followed by Prince Justin to his left, and Sulmiman to his right. Howl nodded to Sulmiman, and bowed to the Kind and the Prince, though grudgingly on the Princes Part.Each bowed their heads in turn to him as he took his seat.
"Ah, the great wizard Pendragon! So great to meet you at last!" The king boomed, his voice filling the room. Howl kept from whining, and instead placed a warm smile on his face.
"Your Highness, yes, sorry about that, I've been terribly busy!" 'With the love of my life..' he thought, keeping his face in check, happy, and slightly curious. "What do i owe this summon?" He asked pleasantly, his eyes wandering over to Sulmiman, but refraining from traveling to the Prince.
"Ah yes! Straight to the point! Thats what i like to see! Well, my brother here has been telling me about his stay with you! I would first like to thank you for bringing him back to me!" Howl nodded, his eyes unwillingly traveling to the blond Prince, who sat grinning from ear to ear, his eyes light, friendly.
"Ah yes, though really the thanks should go to Sophie, she brought him back." 'By kissing him..' he thought bitterly. The Princes eyes lit up of the mention of Sophie, and a slight blush came to his cheeks. He was obviously thinking what Howl was.
"That's right brother, she did save me, in more ways then one." His blush deepened, and Howl looked away, slightly miffed. The Princes Obvious infatuation with his Sophie was such a burden. Why couldn't he see that Sophie loved him? He needed to get over it, or be hurt. 'In more ways than one' Howl mimicked in his head in the Princes cheerful vice, bringing another grin to his face.
"Ah yes, Sophie Hatter, the girl I've heard so much about! Where is she anyway Howl?" Howl sat up, and looked at the King seriously, though still in a friendly manner.
"She is at home - my home." He added, watching the Prince's smile falter just a little. Howl refrained from Gloating at the fact that she had turned down the Princess Offer to live with him while her home town was re-built.
"You must invite her next time you come, i'd love to meet her! In fact, why don't you invite her to the dinner we are having tomorrow evening? I was about to ask you to join us!" The King exclaimed, apparently pleased at how this had worked out. Howl found the invitation bothersome, yet saw no way to politely decline.
"We would be happy to. I will ask Sophie when i return home". The King nodded, and Howl smiled. "Is this all you asked me to come for?" He asked, realising that this was merely a obvious distraction, trying to get Howl's mood up. The king shook his head, his face loosing a little bit of it's warmth as he took on a more serious nature.
"Well.. no. Actually, i was going to ask you if you have decided to take up my offer. You see, the war is not completely over, and i need some Good Wizards to help me..." Howl held his arm up, standing from his hair. Sulimans eyebrows rose in amusement, and the Prince looked away.
"I'm afraid i will have to decline your offer your Majesty. Now, if you excuse me, i really do have to get going.." He bowed to them in turn, before rushing from the room. He should have known, of course. The knew the King would do this, attempt to drag the war on a little bit more in his effort for Power. It was obvious Suliman and the Prince where against this. He hoped things would settle soon. In the meantime, he had the Love of his life to return too.
Authors Note
Hey Guys, sorry about the lameness. It's sort of like a story, so everything is building up! Next chapter is on it's way! I've based this on the Movie, since i am yet to read the book ;; Just in case anyone is confused! Hope you enjoyed it!
- Totally Obsessed
