Cupid's Arrow

Chapter 11: Men and their Arrows

A/N: I did get a few comments, and PMs, that you guys want the chapters to be longer. Not a problem! Anything for you guys! But this story is kind of a part two from "Johnathan's Jealousy". I'm hoping that it'll work out towards the end of the chapter so... Enjoy! :)

(Merida POV)

I felt embarrassed for only two reasons. One, I actually look like, as my mum would say, a proper lady. And two, Johnny is only three feet away from me. The lords and their sons are a very odd bunch. And what made it even more embarrassing, my dad started a fight. Out of all people. Though I have to admit...it was kind of funny the way everyone was throwing fists into the air. I looked over and saw Johnny laughing as well, well a little, until I heard my mum roughly clear her voice. "Merida.." she whispered over to me, her face looked demanding and I sunk back down in my seat.

When mum got up, I even saw how my little brothers were acting. Bawling with laughter. Yet mum still shushes me! Though after she got everyone to settle down, they all took their original places. My father back on his throne, the lords back with their clans, and the rest of the crowd lowered their voices. Standing, dad cleared his throat. "Now, after that wee little event, it's time for the real reason you all have come on this glorious day. My daughter is going to choose her suitor after the winner of any sport of her choosing." He explained.

All eyes landed on me, but I felt no pressure. I slowly drifted my eyes over to Johnathan in a knowing kind of way, then stood. "I choose.. Archery!" I said. The crowd then began cheering as everyone made their way outside.

Dad winked at me since he knew I was going to say that and then followed mum and the boys outside with the rest of the people. Though it was me and Johnathan, and I liked it that way, we walked out together. "You chose archery. The one thing only I can beat you at." he said, I giggled.

"Who said you ever beat me?" I asked him.

Johnny smirked and continued. "Did you only choose archery because you knew none of them would be able to win?" I felt his arm wrap lightly around my waist.

"Maybe...but we'll have to see how this'll turn out first."

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"Have you found him yet?" Radius asked as his guard bowed down at his feet. "Nothing, your highness.." he replied. "We've searched all over the kingdom and have found no trace of the prince."

Radius sighed. He didn't want to think that his son had disobeyed him, bout now it was the only true fact. He told Johnathan to stay away from DunBroch's princess, and now it's time for him to take matters into his own hand. Tomorrow evening, I will go back to DunBroch whether Fergus likes it or not. He thought.

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Instead of in the highlands, we traveled halfway down into the town where there was already archery targets set up for the three competitors. The royal family stood in good view of the suitors and their bow and arrows. With the crowd of towns people behind the royal family, cheering them on, Johnathan stood right behind me. And I knew it because he grabbed my hand and made me blush.

"Archers, to your mark!" Mum shouted, the suitors lifted their bows and set their arrows. "May the lucky arrow find it's target."

The crowd cheered even louder and dad exclaimed, "Get on with it!" excitedly. First up was Young MacGuffin. But since he was already too big enough, he pinched his arrow and let it soar over to it's target. Only making it to the farthest white line there. You could here Lord MacGuffin behind him get just a bit angry.

I saw dad lean over to me and whisper, "I bet he wishes it was toast and haggis..." Making me giggle loud enough for mum to swat dad's arm. Next up was Young Macintosh who shot his arrow and just barely made it towards the middle...just a few centimeters away. Though he broke down in anger and threw his bow, I heard Johnathan behind me say, "Well that's attractive.." In a sarcastic voice. Both me and dad heard him and burst into laughter.

"Fergus!" Mum said, Fergus calmed down his chuckles. The final person was Wee Dingwall. He got his arrow ready but it kept escaping his grasp until dad shouted at him. "JUST SHOOT IT LAD!" Then shockingly and surprisingly, the arrow made the target and the crowd cheered. I bit my lip and sighed. My parents were smiling. And I saw Dingwall smile at his victory. I turned around to find Johnny, but he wasn't there.

Suddenly, there were gasps in between the crowd as arrows were seen flying anonymously onto each target. Each one slicing through the red dot on the sheet, even earning a spot right next to Wee Dingwall's. I blushed to myself because I kind of knew who was behind all of it. the crowd grew into quiet murmurs until my father stood. "Who's behind this?" He asked the crowd. "Show yourself.." he demanded.

I looked around to see if he actually was and found him. Walking out into the open with his bow in his hand along with several arrows in a pouch around his waist. "Johnathan.." I heard mum gasp. The murmurs of the crowd began to grow louder but I blushed brighter and he saw it.

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Nightfall had past. Stars were gleaming up into the night sky, and I tiredly dragged myself to my room. The lords and their sons are sleeping here tonight in their guest rooms, and I've had enough of Macintosh's flirting. Even during dinner, I curse the moment he sat next to me because he kept brushing his hand up my leg. Suddenly I felt a hand grab mine and I stopped. "Surely you're going to say goodnight to a guest before you go to sleep right?" A deep male's voice asked me. Without any precaution, I turned around and immediately raised my hand to slap whoever it was.

Then I saw him fall on the ground. After hearing his sounds of pain, I got closer and saw that it was Johnathan. "Oh god.." I said quietly as I helped him up. "Johnny, I'm so sorry! I didn't know it was you..."

He rubbed the side of his face. "Ow..who'd you think I was?" he asked me. I shook my head and kissed his cheek. "Never mind, sorry.."

I wanted to add more to this chapter, but I can't type forever or I'll lose my fingers. I know the scene on King Radius was too short, I just couldn't think of anything at the moment. Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, I'll make sure to have a lot more romantic (not too crazy) stuff in more chapters. Please review, it'll make me happy! Until the next chapter,

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