Okay so here's chapter two, I may put up one more after this and then call it a night because I have work in the morning :( I hope you guys liked chapter one! Please review!
When I woke up I was in my bed. I sat up and looked around the room. It was my new room… at court. I groaned and stretched out and saw a maid in the corner.
"His highness is waiting for you in the dining hall. He has requested you come as soon as you are ready." I nodded and quickly washed and dressed. I pulled on a creamy white dress to match my skin and looked in the mirror. I looked fresh and dazzling; the maid led me to the hall and left me at the door. I took a deep breath and walked in slowly. I saw the king sitting on his throne and I smiled when I saw him dismiss the men he was talking to.
"Your highness." I curtsied as the men left and he grinned at me.
"Come, I have a surprise for you." I smiled and sat at the seat he indicated next to him.
"I hate surprises." He laughed and nodded.
"I figured as much, which is why I will tell you what it is before you see it." I smiled and turned to face him.
"Okay." I waited but he just watched me.
"There is one condition though." I nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"You must call me Edward." I laughed and shook my head.
"If that is all you ask then I will grant your majesty what he wishes." He beamed at me and then beckoned someone to bring us food.
"So… what is the surprise?" He made me eat before he would say anything and now he just smiled at me.
"I want to hear you say it first." I raised an eyebrow.
"Say what?" He smiled at me and pulled me to follow him into a garden.
"My name." I felt my heart shift into over drive when I realized we were alone.
"Your majesty…" He pulled my chin up so I was looking at him.
"You have to say it or I won't tell you the surprise." I laughed and turned away from him.
"Well how do you wish me to say it? As I am calling an old friend… or if I'm talking to my brother…" I felt one of his hands graze my back.
"What about if you are saying it to a lover?" I spun to face him in shock. I was breathless at how close we were and I couldn't help but say his name.
"Edward…" I said it in a sigh and his eyes closed. A smile played across his lips and he nodded.
"Very well, since you have demanded to know the surprise…" I gave a small laugh and stepped back.
"I am hosting a joust for you tomorrow. All the men in the kingdom will compete for a kiss from you." I blushed and started laughing.
"Your majesty, who exactly will be competing for my kiss?" He shrugged and then started walking through the garden.
"Well, many knights, and my gentlemen of course, not to mention myself." I smiled and turned away from him.
"Well I know who I will be favoring then." I heard him laugh behind me.
"And who would that be?" I turned with a smile and shrugged.
"I suppose you will see tomorrow." A man came out and Edward had to turn away from me.
"Please excuse me Miss Swan, I must attend to this." I curtsied and rose up.
"Of course your majesty." He grinned at me and then turned to follow his advisor.
The next day was the joust. I awoke early to make sure I looked my best and dressed in another blue dress. Alice had mentioned that it was the king's favorite color and that it just happened to look stunning on me. I tucked a favor into my sleeve and let the maid put my hair half up. Most women wore something to cover their hair, but I had chosen not to. I didn't want to come off as too willing, but I had amazing hair, and I was going to show it. I did allow my maid to bring part of it back from my face, and she wove small white flowers into it. I clasped on a necklace and grinned at my reflection.
"You look stunning." I smiled at the maid and then hurried out to the grounds. Edward had informed me I would be next to him when he explained what the winner will receive, and I will be expected to ride out in front of everyone. I ordered my mare to be saddled in blue and I wanted her to shine. When I went down to the stables I saw all the people were already down waiting for me. I mounted quickly and rode Jade down to the jousting field. Everyone stood when I came out, and the competitors straightened. I rode into the center of the ring and smiled at everyone. Edward came and pulled his horse next to me and winked from the corner of his eye. I nodded slightly to acknowledge him and we faced the crowd.
"The winner of today's tournament will receive a kiss from Miss Swan." He had been speaking, but I had just started listening. The crowd erupted into cheers and I rode to the side with Edward.
"So… will you tell me who you are favoring today?" We were under a tree and watching the men warm up.
"Perhaps." I pulled the favor out of my sleeve and handed it to him. He smiled and tucked it into his armor.
"Well Miss Swan… I will be winning this tournament for you and a kiss from those perfect lips." I blushed and glanced down at my mare.
"Good luck your highness." I felt his hands on my reigns and I looked up and met his eyes.
"Will you say it again? My name?" I smiled and turned out to the knights.
"Good luck… Edward." He sighed as I whispered it to him and I turned to ride off to my box.
I watched knight after knight be knocked down by the king and I couldn't help but grin when I realized I would kiss him.
"It's a dangerous thing you know..." I turned to see a woman about my age next to me.
"And what would that be?" She grinned and motioned out to Edward.
"To be favored by the king. I'm Lady Denali" I glanced at her and then looked out to the field.
"I am favored by no one… least of all the king." She laughed and took the seat next to me.
"Yes, I will admit, you aren't as pretty as the other ones." I turned to face her with shock.
"I'm sorry but I do not wish to speak to you further." She grinned and leaned closer to me.
"I was the favorite last time. He'll just bed you and leave. It's what he always does." I straightened myself glared out to the field.
"Let me assure you Lady Denali, I will be careful to carry myself with such a grace his highness will know I'm not another tramp like you." She gasped and I rose angrily and walked away. Carlisle grabbed me and pulled me to face him.
"You cannot leave. It will upset the King." I sighed and turned to face him.
"Tell his highness that I have a sudden light headedness from the sun and wish for a short break." He nodded and rode out to Edward. I saw him look at me, but I turned and walked down a shady path. I knew he would follow me, and I knew everyone would be curious, but I couldn't sit there any longer.
"Miss Swan!" I sighed and turned to face the king. He was dirty and sweaty and rode up on his tired horse.
"Your majesty." I curtsied and he quickly dismounted.
"Are you ill?" I sighed and leaned against a tree.
"Not in the literal sense." He raised an eyebrow and moved next to me.
"Do you do this often?" He raised an eyebrow again.
"What do you mean?" He was studying my face carefully.
"Do you set up jousts and court the new ladies so they will melt in your hands?"I saw a flash of anger across his face and I quickly stepped forward.
"Oh, please forgive me your grace! I just heard talk and I was just so over whelmed." I quickly took his hands in mine and was shocked by my sudden outburst. He stared at me in shock and then brushed a strand of hair from my face.
"No Miss Swan. I have never put a joust on for a lady I wish to court." I sighed and leaned into his touch.
"I'm sorry." He shook his head and walked back to his horse.
"Shall we continue then?" I smiled and walked beside his horse. We were just about to enter the grounds again and I pulled his reigns. He glanced down at me curiously and I leaned up to whisper to him.
"Good luck Edward." He beamed at my casual use of his name and then kicked his horse into the ring. I gracefully went back to my seat and was happy to find Tanya was gone.
The rest of the joust continued much like the beginning. Edward won of course and walked up to my seat.
"I believe I owe your majesty a kiss." He grinned and then turned to face the crowd.
"I find that I am too filthy to kiss such a beautiful lady." The crowd laughed and he leaned down to my ear.
"I expect payment eventually." I laughed and then turned to thank all the men for competing.
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