Chapter 3: Distractions and Preparing

A/N: sorry I took a while but I have broken my small knuckle on my strongest hand and I haven't had a very good few weeks, but now I am in the mood to publish again I am writing with one hand and yes it is torturous, I love writing with two hands but because the cast is covering my whole forearm and three of my fingers so that means I can't type with two hands, oh well, here it is now, and a massive thankyou for Murusaki42 and JM4EVA for being my first reviewers ever, I love you guys anyway I shall stop babbling and get on with the story.

The midday meal was going smoothly. Everyone was talking about anything, everyone was laughing and everyone was as happy as they could be. Once the meal had finished, Dragon popped down to tell both Jane and Jester what he found in his cave, as he wanted to keep their minds occupied and away from the castle so that the cook, gardener, smith, prince and princess could do their work in preparing the ball for them. (Short note: The prince and princess actually came up with the idea because they both love Jane and Jester so much, even the prince but he doesn't want to admit it, this is his way of proving it though :p)

"Hey Jane, Jingle head…" Dragon was interrupted by a Jester sounding so surprised as if he was jumping out of his skin.

"Dragon! Can you not always sneak up on us like this?"

"You short-lives are never satisfied. One minute you are please don't come in so loud as you might disturb the horses and cause them to run a muck and then the next minute you are call like please don't sneak up on us" Dragon complained, very aggravated.

"There is a time where you can come in a little soft and there are other times where you can come in loud but not too loud so you spook the horses." Jane explained, very annoyed then added a bit softer "Please do go on with what you were saying."

"Well I what I was trying to say was" Dragon started off sounding bemused then continued on. "Jane and Jingle boy, would you two like to come up to my cave and look at what I have discovered, a dragon rune and a new cave, they look so interesting, oh you must come and see it oh please?" Dragon pleaded.

Uh Dragon, can I ask you something?" Jester queried.

"Suit your self." Dragon answered back."

"How come you are inviting me as well as Jane up to your cave?"

"Well seeing as you are going to be Jane's sweetheart for the rest of her life, I thought why not let jingle head come too, that and I have grown to really like you over these past years." He smiled.

"Oh Dragon, of course we will help you, and thank you for being kind." Jane said overjoyed and with that, Jane and Jester both mounted on to Dragon's back and flew off to the mountain.

Back in the garden area, everyone was doing their part to help set up for the special secret ball they have all planned for the soon to be husband and wife. The prince and princess were both observing the scene that was going on before them.

"Who agrees that Dragon has been a massive help with distracting the both of them to go up with him and study his new tunnel and rune?" Pepper cried with delight.

"Me" The boys replied simultaneously but neutrally, stuck deep into what they are both doing.

"Oh come on you two! As if Jane and Jester's Engagement is not the most exciting thing at the moment, it means that they are going to get married, have gorgeous children and have an amazing life together?" Pepper said matter of factually.

"Oh sorry dearest, I was just so stuck in putting up these flowers, I had not heard what you said, I am sorry." Apologised Rake. The flowers were red carnations and beautiful white roses, a few bunches were hanging up made to make the garden look beautiful as well as smell beautiful.

"Oh Rake! The decorations look perfect, absolutely perfect, you see my sweetheart, this is why I married you!" She squealed overjoyed then pulled him into a passionate kiss.

"Alright you two break it up." Smithy said sarcastically with a smirk playing on his lips.

"Oh be quiet Smithy, you will understand soon enough when you end up proposing to your sweetheart, Emily." Pepper retorted with a cackle of laughter following which made Smithy blush scarlet.

"Oh by the way, good job as well Smithy" she smiled and Smithy thanked her with a smile.

Once they were done with all the decorating for the ball, they all looked back at the amazing work they have all done.

"Oh wow, they are going to love this." Pepper said happy as can be.

"I believe they will." Rake smiled, agreeing with his wife.

"Nice work everyone, this should be an amazing night for them and us all to remember for years to come." Prince Cuthbert smiled.

Back in Dragon's cave, the discovery that was taking place finished.
"Stay here for a second, I will be back."

"Dragon, why are Jester and I not allowed to come with you?" Argued Jane.

"I have to go back to the castle alone for a second." Dragon sighed, thinking that the plan might be ruined.

"Ok then, but please, I hope it has nothing to do with terrorising the horses or anything like that." Jane sighed, giving in. She was shocked, she thought that there would never be a day where she would she would have to give in to Dragon.

"It does not Jane, I promise" Dragon reassured.

"Good" Jane laughed and then let him fly off.

Once Dragon was done what he was doing down at the castle, he returned back to the cave to take Jane and Jester back down so they could have their evening meal, or so they thought.

A/N hope you enjoyed this chapter, the last chapter will be up as soon as possible, right now my hand throbbing, it is seriously hard work to write with one hand, can't wait till I get this annoying cast off. R&R thankyou, I love you all