Chapter 11
The tavern was busy that night Vanora had taken the night off to enjoy it with her family as her workers covered bussing the table and serving the drink and dinner. Vanora sat on Bors lap, Liz sat curled up into Tristan's side, Lancelot was already through his second tank of ale, Galahad and Gawain were eating but close together, Arthur and Gunivere sat at the head of the table with Merlin to their left. Lastly Dagonet sat patiently watching the door for any sign of Anna hoping she would still come.
Anna slipped into the tavern and stood feeling out of place. Spotting the knights and their ladies she saw Liz tap Dagonet's arm and point towards her. Dagonet turned his head and smiled seeing her. Standing he began to make his way towards her happy she had come.
"Good evening Dagonet,"
"Good evening Anna you look beautiful tonight,"
"Thank you, it's not often I get to dress up for something special like this,"
"Here come with me," Dagonet held his hand out to her and grasping it in his led her towards the group table.
"Everyone this is Anna, she graciously takes care of our horses and does a remarkable job at it,"
"Aye she does Raven has a great looking coat on her,"
"Why thank you for thinking I do,"
"It's true young lady," Arthur spoke making Anna blush in pride.
Pulling out her chair for her Dagonet motioned for her to join them so she could get to know the others.
"Anna, this to your left is Lancelot, beside him is Liz and Tristan, across from you is Galahad and Gawain, to their left is Bors and Vanora, and you know Arthur and Gunivere,"
"Aye I do it is a honour to meet you all,"
"You as well young lady," Gawain nodded towards her as she saw him grab Galahad's hand when they finished their dinner.
Dagonet signalled for the bar maid to bring over two plates of dinner for himself and Anna. After it was delivered he requested two sodas instead of ale so that they could stay sober and enjoy the night.
It was getting late as the couples began drifting off to their rooms, soon leaving Dagonet and Anna to themselves. Making their way out of the tavern Dagonet took Anna's hand in his and began to walk her home like a gentleman.
"I had a wonderful time tonight, thank you for this evening Dagonet,"
"Your welcome Anna, everyone truely enjoys your company myself included,"
"Well I'm happy they do," Anna said smiling as they arrived at her door.
"Will you join us again tomorrow?,"
"Of course Dagonet," after agreeing to a second date Dagonet place a soft gentle kiss upon Anna lips and bid her goodnight as she made her way inside. Leaning against her front door she touched her lips and giggled in happiness as she knew she had found her true love by true love first kiss. Now she had to wonder what the future would hold for them with a war looming upon their doorstep.