Writer's note: I'm baaaack! Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry! It's been a long time, I know! I didn't drop the story, I just been busy! I am finally done adapting the first book. Jane and the magician is next! Thank you for your patience!

It's been a very busy month. Jane couldn't believe all that had happened in such a short time! She was grateful her father convinced the King to wait a little before throwing her thank you party. Otherwise, she doesn't even know when she would have found the time to go dress shopping with her mother. Especially since this was becoming a very long shopping session…

—This is the one, Jane! This dress is absolutely perfect! Yellow complement your hair so nicely!

—Mother, must I wear a dress? It's just a dance!

—A dance in your honour, Jane! All eyes will be on you! None of your old dresses fits you since your last grow spur and this dress is much, much simpler than the situation required. There was a day when you would have worn a sundress such as this one on an ordinary day… Everyone works hard on this soirée. Can you at least look like you have been trying? Do not disappoint them, Jane.

—Alright, Mother, I'm sorry. I guess you are right.

Jane looked at her reflection in the mirror. It wasn't that the dress wasn't pretty or didn't look good on her. It was even comfortable (well, not as much as leggings, but still). She sighed. She could make an exception for one day…

The ball was in full swing. The king did not look to spending in order to celebrate the return of his beloved son. The meal had been even more delicious than usual. The king had fallen into tears as he pronounced his thank you speak to Jane (and when Dragon treated to burn everything if anyone says Jane tamed him even again!). Tables had been removed. Lovely medieval music was now filling the air. The king announced the first dance:

"Jane, if you may choose your partner to lead the first dance?"

A partner? It hasn't occurred to Jane she would have to dance with someone, especially with everyone watching! She knew the steps, it wasn't the problem. She watched her parents and the other adults dancing many times. She just never expected the court to treat her like an adult yet. She was happy they did, it simply took her by surprise.

Her eyes were running through the room, searching for a quick solution. Dragon would never fit in a room full with people … and would probably laugh at the idea of participating in shortlives activity. She couldn't ask her father if she wanted to look like an adult. She couldn't ask Sir Theodore or the King either. Any of her fellow squires was out of the question. She wasn't desperate enough to ask Sir Ivon. The blacksmith's son, maybe? Or… Of course! How could she have been so blind!

"Would you dance with me?" she asked the blue-clad boy with a little reverence.

The boy shyly opines and takes her hand to drive her to the dance floor. The band waited for them to be set and started playing a simple waltz. Jane and Jester started to move in harmony with each other and with the music. Jane was enchanted by her choice.

"May I ask why I?" he murmured in her ear, as other couples were joining them on the floor.

"For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a knight. But every time I voiced that wish out, people laugh or try to discourage me. They said I was too small. They said girls weren't strong enough. They said it was too dangerous. Nobody took me seriously. If it wasn't for Dragon, some of the other squires would still be openly laughing at me at camp! But you didn't. You offer me my armour. You believed in me even if we barely know each other… Maggots… I'm babbling… Anyway, I guess I just wanted to say … thanks."

"You're very welcome. I'm sure you will put this armour to good use."

"See what I meant? There is no way you can be sure of that, but yet, you sound so convincing."

"That's because I am. Convince. Don't ask me how, call it chance or destiny, but I am absolutely certain I was meant to find that armour and bring it to you."

"There seem to be a lot of those happy coincidences in my life lately. It is a bit unsettling… Anyway, I am glad nonetheless. To get a chance to realize my long life's dream. And to gain news friends along the way."

"You get a friend in me, my lady knight!"

"Stop calling me that!"

"But it suits you so well!"

Jane grumbled gently. "You are lucky you are such a good dancer and that I don't feel like finding a new partner!"

"The boy with magic in his shoes is at your services, my lady!"

"Magic in his shoes? You are impossible!"

"Oh! I am very possible, otherwise I wouldn't exist!"

"Can you just shut up and dance?" she asked with a little smile.

"Your desires are my command, my lady!"

Jane rolled her eyes at the comment. At her surprise, the rest of the night flew by in an instant.