Amidst crumbling ruins Irene finds something precious. *Sequel to "A Real Prince for a Princess"*

AU. A friend’s faithfulness dissolves in a moment a year’s despair.

With the first winter frost approaching, and the princess’s promise to send Mary a red petticoat still unfulfilled, her son has grown more troubled. Yet is it only the petticoat he is so concerned about? Post PatG.

AU. Now sixteen, Princess Irene finds her hand sought in marriage. Though flocked by suitors, she thinks of the mountain and the miner boy she has not seen for many years. Post PatG.

Reunited with her dear king papa, Princess Irene is finally able to fulfill the promise she made to Curdie.

Curdie’s mother is privy to a glimpse of the unusual devotion between her son and the princess of the land.

AU. When the time to do is at hand, saying goodbye is not as dreadful as not saying it.

With her charge safely tucked into bed, Lootie believes that the princess is now in greater danger than before and it is not the goblins Lootie fears the most now...