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Chapter 7: Lost

Isabella was getting ready to head into town to order new wardrobe for ths pesky voyage she has to go on. But of course the only reason she has agreed to go is to keep her husband safe. Isabella doesn't want to leave her children, but it is best to leave them safe and secure at home. The child in her womb has certainly grown, and quite strong when it kicks. Robin is very happy to be a big sister, she can't help but kiss her mummy's belly everytime she sees her.

Isabella was pinning her hair up with a crystal broche, when she saw James's reflection in the mirror, standing right behind her. She smiled, he came over and kissed her.

"Good morning darling". he greeted

"Good morning". replied Isabella as she stood and glided over to her jewerly box to retrieve her diamond bracelet.

"Are you going into town today"?

"Yes, I will be ordering new wardrobe for the voyage". said Isabella

"Very well, have Mrs.Hutchins send over the bill to the fort".

"Alright, will you be home for dinner tonight"?

"I don't know, Beckett has been working me to the bone. He has me training new recruits and on top of that preparing the armada". sighed James

"It will all be over soon". Isabella cupped his face in her hands and looked deep into his eyes.

"I hope so. Has your morning sickness stopped"? James asked concerned, she seemed pale. Just three months ago she would not stop throwing up in the mornings.

"Yes it has, I guess it is only in the early staged of pregnancy". replied Isabella.

James only smiled, to think another child. What more could he ask for? He has a beautiful adoring wife, an incredable five year old daughter and another baby on the way. It seems that Admiral James Norrington has it all, the envy of every man. But something still looms and still lingers...


"Well good morning Dutchess Norrington, Miss Robin".greeted Mrs.Hutchins when she noticed Isabella and Robin come in.

"Good morning Mrs.Hutchins". Isabella smiled her radient smile.

"My dear Dutchess Norrington you have certainly grown". Mrs.Hutchins took notice of Isabella's somewhat large belly.

"I know, I have forgotten the swelling part of pregnancy". Isabella laughed trying to remember if she had gotten this big with Robin.

"What can I do for you my dear"? asked Mrs.Hutchins

"Well I was hoping you could make me an entire new wardrobe, before I leave on this voyage with the company".

"Oh, are you leaveing before you give birth"? Mrs.Hutchins was a bit worried that Isabella would leave still pregnant.

"No, no after I give birth. I need the dresses to my usual normal size". replied Isabella

"Very well, but after you give birth I will need to take a few measurments just to make sure. I will use the measurments from last spring for the dress I made for you for Lady Rochester's garden party".

"Alright, may I see the type of fabric and silk you have"? Isabella asked

"Yes of course we just got some inported from France, that I am sure you will love".

"Thank you Mrs.Hutchins. Robin, cherie". Isabella turned to Robin who was sitting in one of the chairs playing with her doll.

"Yes mummy"? Robin asked

"Will you continue being a good girl for mummy and sit quietly while I pick out some fabric for the new dresses, and while I am here pick out a few for your dresses...would you like that"?

"Very much"! Robin beamed

"Excellent, not don't wander off". Isabella turned back to the counter where Mrs.Hutchins layed out the silk.

After twenty five minutes, little Robin grew very bored. She looked out the window and saw Mr.Smith's sweet shop. Robin really wanted a small little vanilla cake, maybe if she went across the street, surely enough Mr.Smith would give her one, she thought to herself.

Robin pondered it for a few minutes, if she wandered off she will be in a lot of trouble with her mother and especially her father. Although if she quickly goes and then comes back within five minutes she is sure her mother will not notice she left. Robin made her mind up and quickly left the shop without making noise.


Upon entering the shop Robin could smell the sweet scent of vanilla and chocolate. She quickly made her way through the door.

"Good morning Miss Robin". greeted Mr.Smith

"Good morning Mr.Smith". Robin greeted while she eyed all the sweets.

Just then, Charlotte entered the shop.

"Ah, Dutchess Beckett very good to see you". Mr. Smith turned his gaze to Charlotte.

"Good morning Mr.Smith. I was wondering if you could make a basket of sweets for Lady Kingsley thaking her for the lovely silk blanket she sent for my baby Jude".

"Yes of course Dutchess Beckett, let me just help Miss Robin Norrington and I will be right with you".

Charlotte quickly turned to see Robin standing alone. Charlotte was shocked to see her alone, no servant...not even her ill-fated mother, she thought to herself.

"Mr.Smith, do you have those little vanilla cakes"? Robin asked sweetly

"Oh my dear Miss Robin, I am sorry but I don't ".

"Oh well then thank you Mr.Smith". Robin was dissapointed.

"Miss Robin where is your mother"? Charlotte asked Robin

"She is in with Mrs.Hutchins picking out fabric for some new dresses". Robin replied

"Well, how would you like to come over my home for tea and I have those little vanilla cakes you adore so much". Charlotte smiled at her.

"Um..well my mother"-

"I will send word to your mother you are at my home. Don't worry". replied Charlotte, this the perfect way to shame Isabella.

"Very well". Robin accepted and left with Charlotte to her home...


"Dutchess Norrington, would you have Miss Robin come here so I can measure her".

"Certainly". Isabella turned and suddenly felt her heart drop, Robin was not sitting on the chair, in fact it was empty. Isabella let out a scream and Mrs.Hutchins dropped the fabric on the floor.

"Dutchess, whats wrong"?

"Robin"!!


A/N: Uh oh!