I just realized that I kind of made this chapter like Twilight! Super sorry... I'll make it the twilight boy vs boy= win the girl over- end very soon and make it more action packed! Please be patient and I would love feedback!
Esmerald awakens to the sound of children running. She slowly climbs out of bed and enjoys the sunlight. She walks to the window and opens it. Wind rushes in, chilling her a little.
"Darling, how can you be so cold? The sun is shining, the wind is calm" A voice booms.
"Oh William. I am just woke up. My body is still getting used to the emptiness of the blankets" Esmerald smiles turning around to face her husband William.
"Let me help with that" William says wrapping his arms around her. Esmerald laughs and the sound of footsteps approaching makes them look up. A small brown haired boy smiles at them.
"Mommy, Daddy. The parade is about to start" He cries out in joy.
Esmerald kneels down to her son.
"Okay Edgar. Wake up Anne and I'll get dressed. Then we shall go see the parade!"
Edgar rushes away happily to go wake up his older sister Anne.
Esmerald turns to William glowing.
"I need to go dressed. You are a distraction" Esmerald playfully says.
William gasps but leaves her. As soon as the door shuts, Esmerald falls onto her bed touching her pounding head. Ever since she "left" her family, her headache has not ceased. Get's stronger each day reminding her of the sacrifices she has taken. Esmerald reaches to her back and shivers. The king took her wings. Chopped them right off. She forces herself to get up and changes into a light green gown with lace decaling. She pulls her dark hair into a bun and ties it with a light green ribbon. Esmerald reminds herself that she's happy that she is alive. She is happy that she found true love who married her and now they bear a family. Esmerald opens up the door and heads downstairs to the large living room. William is wrestling with little Edgar. Edgar is 6 but has a large personality. He is wearing brown britches and a green shirt that match his eyes.
"Do I have to go" Complains Anne coming downstairs.
"Yes, it will be fun" William exclaims. Anne is 8 and a drama queen. She has managed to dress herself in a pink gown.
"Mommy, can you braid my hair" Anne asks revealing a matching pink ribbon.
"Of course. Come here."
Anne sits herself in front of Esmerald and Esmerald begins braiding her long caramel locks into a fancy french braid. She ties it off quickly with the ribbon.
"Let's go" Edgar shouts pulling them to the door. Anne rolls her eyes but follows her little brother to the center of town. Esmerald and William follow closely behind chatting quietly. The family park themselves on the outskirts of the shops and prepare for the parade. The parade is for the prince who is becoming the king today. His father has decided to retire, first time in history that has ever happened. Loud trumpets declare their arrival and every shushes. A white carriage drawn by white horses start the parade off. Following that are acrobatics twisting and turning.
"Mommy I want to do that" Anne points to a small girl vaulting off a horse.
"That takes many years to learn" Esmerald responds pulling Anne close.
Maleficent would love this. She would love all the bright colors and all lovely music thinks Esmerald. Oh how she misses Maleficent so so much.
"Are you okay dear" William asks bringing her back to reality.
"Oh yes" Esmerald turns back to the parade watching as every jumps and sings to the loud music.
"Rein Forever King Adrian! Rein Forever King Adrian" Chants the crowd. Esmerald looks up surprised. Adrian? It couldn't be? He was in the other human kingdom! Esmerald breaks away from her family and rushes closer to the white carriage. A young dark haired "king" looks out the window of the carriage and see's Esmerald. His blue eyes light up with recognition and Adrian mouths Esmerald. Esmerald gasps. She can't believe it! Adrian is here. Esmerald is about to open the smooth door but guards come rushing at her.
"Esmerald" William shouts from behind her.
Esmerald holds up her hands to signal she wasn't going to try anything. The guards pull her away from the carriage. Esmerald blinks slowly, everything is blurry.
"Help" She croaks before she falls to the ground. Footsteps run towards her but Esmerald closes her eyes. Everything turns black.
"Esmerald" William cries running to his wife. Anne and Edgar follow worried.
"Mommy" Edgar cries.
William falls to his knees shaking Esmerald shoulders. The carriage door swings open and the king jolts out.
Anne turns with wide eyes and coughs. Her dad looks up and spots the king
"Bow" He informs his kids. They follow the order. The king pushes past them and cradles Esmerald.
"Esmerald" He says pushing back a strand of her hair.
William stands there shocked.
"Why are you touching my wife!"
Adrian looks up quickly.
"Your wife?"