Chapter Two:
While walking I looked down at my bear feet. "I guess the ocean took my boots." He looked down too, "They were rough waves I'm not surprised." I scoffed and said, "Yes, but anyone could have done that, right?" I looked away from him and at the trees. He looked up at me but quickly looked forward, "Not anyone exactly." I looked over at him smugly, "Oh, really?"
He then looked back at me seriously but with a hint of a smile, "Yes, only a moon princess could have returned the pearls back to the sea." I punched him in the arm, "Ow, I'm just kidding Maria, you know that. What you did back actually took a lot of guts I probably couldn't have done it." I stopped walking. Did he really just say that? He stopped but a few steps ahead and looked back at me. "You're joking right? Aren't you Robin De Noir, a fearless, brave, and daring bandit of De Noir forest?" He laughed softly, "Daring maybe, even brave too, but defiantly not fearless." I titled my head a little, "Really, how so?" He chuckled, "That princess is a conversation for another time." I shrugged but smiled, "Suit yourself."
We finally arrived at Merryweather Manor; the place I now realize is my true home and will be for the rest of my life. Loveday and my uncle were already inside and when Robin and I came to the door he seemed off, and when I went to open the door he quickly stopped my hand. I looked at him and asked, "What's wrong Robin?" He exhaled deeply, "Maria, all my life I've been taught to hate your family name and this house. Things just changed, I still don't yet feel comfortable just walking in, I'm sorry." He looked down at the ground and then said, "I'll see you tomorrow, ok?" He took my hand and gently kissed it and ran off into the forest. I blushed softly and stood there watching him and when he wasn't able to be seen anymore I turned and walked into the house.
Immediately I heard music playing. I walked into the corridor where the piano played itself. I peeked through the door and found my uncle and Loveday dancing, also Digweed and Ms. Heliotrope danced but very awkwardly. There was a big bottle of wine on the table and everyone had a glass. I giggled and Marmaduke Scarlet looked over at the door. "Maria!" He exclaimed once he saw me and everyone turned to look at me. I walked in but stood in the doorway. Everyone smiled when they saw me. My uncle smiled the most and said, "I am so incredibly proud of you Maria." I walked towards him and he took my hands. "Thank you Uncle." I glanced at Loveday then back at him, "So, when is the wedding uncle?" Loveday laughed and Uncle Benjamin straightened up. Uncle Benjamin looked at Loveday and grabbed her hands, "When the planners know, you will too." I looked at him questioningly, "Who's planning it?" Loveday turned and leaned down to me, "Would you like to help me plan my wedding Maria?" She was glowing with joy. My eyebrows shot up and my jaw dropped, "Of course I would Loveday!" I yelped and my voice cracked a little. I jumped into a big hug with her and my uncle.