Chapter 6: Maria's Secret Boyfriend
I could believe things I hear, but now I have one thing to think about. My kingdom, Silverveil has been taken down and I know of another kingdom that would be under threat. Especially is someone I know is in danger. That certain someone is my boyfriend, Caspian. We have been dating for a while and I am really worried. He had come to Silverveil a few weeks ago to stay and now, since the Pure One threat is back, I am worried for him.
I have to go tell Lucas about this. He is concerned for Caspian as we have to keep him safe so he can claim his throne. One thing that Sabyna and my brother don't know is that Caspian and I have been dating for ages and ages. We have a usual long distance relationship and he does come to Silverveil sometimes. Also, he did take me to my debutante ball last year. That night was magical. Caspian and I slow danced and junk and after we sorta went out into the forest and well… When you are in a forest at night with the setting moon above your head, your first kiss would be magical.
My brother is in a meeting and I am getting bored waiting. He then finally gets out and I follow him as we start to talk.
"Luca, I want to go see Caspian. May I please go? He might be in danger and Sabyna doesn't know it." I ask
"No." He replies
"Why?" I ask
"Maria, it isn't safe. The Pure Ones could try and kill you and I wouldn't be there to protect you." He replies
"Luca, I don't want to be shut in. I can fend them off myself and you know that." I whine
"I don't want to discuss this. You can go when I want you to and when you can is when we have Silverveil back in our clutches. I have to go see Liana about redoing the Silverveil/Middle Treaty. Besides, we have to update it every so often. Go and fix your scarf. It looks a mess." He cries as he is getting fed up (as usual)
He just flies off and I look in the mirror and I see that he is right. I know he wants to keep me safe, but I really need to warn Sabyna and Caspian. If we lose Caspian, Tyto is doomed and my heart will be more broken than the Amulet of Power was. I mean, it will be in a million pieces rather than two.
I end up coming to the conclusion that I will have to sneak out. Kinda like when I have to rendezvous with Caspian to go on our dates. Sabyna and my brother are so oblivious to our relationship. We have been dating for ages and they don't realise this. Besides, someday we will be married and I know I will be Queen of Tyto in marriage.
At dawn, everyone is going to sleep and by the time everyone is out like a candle. I end up arming myself with claws and fly off into the mists around the tree. I am following what I can see, of all the constellations that are there, I know where I am going as I am following the Princess Autumn. It is rumoured that it was named after Sabyna's aunt after her death as she had done one thing that saved two kingdoms from going to war. Also it was because of a great hero that had some input into it.
By the time I get there, it is about midday. I know it is really late, but I don't care. I have to be at least being back at nine pm. The palace guard are around and they know it is me. Besides, who else would be a friend of the Kin that is a Tasmanian Masked Owl? I know it is really later, but I had to come and see Caspian, Sabyna would understand.
I come to the palace and land at the entrance. The palace guard know why I am here and they let me pass. A servant goes to wake Caspian, as Sabyna is already up dealing with her Elysa. I think she has been having daymares again. I see Sabyna coming to greet me. She is tired as hagsmire and I can tell.
"What are you doing here, Maria? What time is it?" She asks
"Sabyna, I had to come. Caspian might be in danger. The Pure Ones took Silverveil are back and Ambala might be next. If they find that Caspian is a living Charid Royal, they will kill him." I explain
"I knew that they took Silverveil, but why would they kill Caspian? Tyto cannot be taken back as their prime minister has the best in the world working in Tyto Resistance. They outmatch the Pure Ones by more means than the whole thing." She asks
"Because they want his throne and if they kill him before he takes his throne, we will be in deep." I reply
Caspian enters and he is half-asleep. The Barn Owl whom I love is more likely sleep-walking when it comes to how much attention he is paying. He was about to run into a wall a moment ago. He opens his eyes and is happy and surprised to see me by the reaction he pulls.
"Maria?" He asks
"Yes, Caspian, it is me." I reply
We then hug. It has been a while since he has held me in a hug. I mean, last time we were together like this was when my brother and I vacationed here in January in the summer. I mean, my brother had business with Sabyna, so Caspian and I were together the whole time. We were dating six months before that and when it came to return home to Silverveil a few weeks into the end of summer, Caspian and I had exchanged one last hug and we did have a kiss before my bother and Sabyna showed up. For now, it has been letters and scrolls, but now, wear back together once again. I wish I had come on a lighter note.
Sabyna leaves the room so we are alone. She has gone to deal with her daughter probably.
"It is so good to see you again." I announce
"Why are you here and why so early?" He asks
"Caspian, the Pure Ones could attack Tyto at any time and I am worried for you. Tyto will need their king someday soon and I don't want you to get killed." I reply
"Maria, when Sabyna presents me in front of my people and their prime minister. I would take the throne. Besides that, I will never let either of us get captured." He states
"Besides, it is Tyto we should be worrying about. That Kingdom belongs to Caspian and you will be 18 sooner or later. If Tyto falls, I don't want to see what it would be like." Sabyna says
We turn around and she is standing at the door. I think she would want to talk politics.
"I know that we should be worrying, but Ga'Hoole is more concerned about taking Silverveil back and sending the Pure Ones back where they belong." Caspian replies
"Caspian, you have to take your throne sooner or later. I will have to present you in front of the Prime Minister of Tyto soon. Besides, Ambala will protect you, no matter what." Sabyna clarifies
"Maybe you should go to bed. Caspian and I will discuss some junk." I suggest
"Yeah, I am going to bed." Sabyna says as she walks off
We are alone and we decide to go to Caspian's room so no one can eavesdrop on our convocation.
"So, how have been things?" He asks
"I fought the Lord high Tyto of the Pure Ones and I kinda lost." I reply
"Your brother saved ya also. If I were there, I could have beaten that Pure One bastard. Besides, at least you are ok." He replies
"I know." I reply
"Besides, I want to say one thing. Maybe when things are alight, I would marry you. Besides, I wouldn't know what to do when it comes to your brother." He says
"I would love to be your wife. Besides, it would be better for our relationship. I really don't like how we have to be secret about this." I admit
"I love you, Maria." He says as he wraps me in his wing
"I love you too, Caspian Charid." I reply
We get bored and decide to kiss. I guess since I will have to go soon and with Sabyna asleep, we would rather be kissing. We haven't got anything to talk about really since i might have to go in a minute or a second. Caspian and I lock beaks and passionately pash. Then we hear Sabyna yawn and stop before she comes in. We also have to keep it secret from her also.
"Maria. I suggest you go now, since you have to fly back to Ga'Hoole before dusk. Good light, Miss Perrin." Sabyna says as she passes the room
"I guess I have to go now." I say to Caspian
We share one more kiss before I have to go. Then I go and make my way back to the Great Tree. If I get back and my brother is awake, that won't end well. I think I might go to bed, if there is any sunlight left. Besides, I might have some dreams and nightdreams about the day of our wedding. Besides, Caspian promises and I am just like… *sigh*.