Title: Tides Against Time
Rating: M (Language, Violence, and Adult Content)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the Little Mermaid. All rights should go to Inuyasha Inc. Disney and Hans Christian Anderson.
Music: The song I have selected for this chapter is: "The Little Mermaid OST - Tour of the Kingdom (Score)" and "Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2: Soundtrack - Gringotts."I love to listen to music on YouTube while I read to add to the atmosphere. You are welcome to listen along with my music selection if you want. It is not required. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these marking as there is more than one song for this chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels but I think it adds to the story.
Tides Against Time: Heart Lines
(*** The Little Mermaid OST - Tour of the Kingdom (Score) ***)
"Maman! Take a look at dat buildin!" shouted Odette as she pointed out the carriage window. "It's pink!"
"That's Mrs. Riviera's bakery. She makes the best sweets in town." Sara said as they watched the city pass by. "If you want we can stop in there on our way back?"
"Can we Maman? Can we? Can we?" begged Odette as she bounced in her seat.
"I don't see why not. Besides, by the smell of her shop I have a feeling I will want to see what she's got inside." Lizy said just as Lorenzo licked his lips.
"Mrs. Sango bwings me cakes sometimes. Day are yummy!" Lornezo said as he rubbed his tummy. His silly expression made Odette giggle.
"Who is Mrs. Sango?" asked Lizy curiously. "I do not recall meeting her."
"She is Lorenzo's nanny. She went to visit family just before you arrived. I believe she should be back either today or tomorrow." Sara said just as the carriage entered the main town square.
"Oh wow!" Odette shouted as she and Lornezo poked their heads out the window. "Your city is so pwetty!"
"Thank you darling!" Sara said as the carriage drove around the extravagant marble fountain. "Lorenzo's father works very hard to keep Valencia at its best."
"Your père must work very hard den." Odette said making Lorenzo nod his head.
"My papa always works. It makes me sad dat he can't pway sometimes but when he can we go on adventures! He always takes me to secret pwaces and teaches me fun stuff. He's da best!" Lorenzo shouted proudly. "When I gwow up I want to be just wike him."
"I'm sure if you study hard and follow his example you will make a great ruler one day." Lizy said.
"Dat's why I wants to go to skool! I want to make papa pwoud!" Lorenzo said making both mothers smile.
"You already do honey. Just by being yourself." Sara said making the little pup beam.
Feeling the carriage come to a stop they all looked out the window to see they had arrived at the edge of the market. Tent after tent lined the square where merchants were selling anything and everything for a quick buck. There were imported spices from India, silks and high quality fabrics from eastern Asia, wood carved furniture and elaborate clocks from Germany, ceramic pottery from Poland, bold printed rugs and carpets from Persia, furs and pelts from Russia, and raw honey from deep in the Transylvanian mountains of Romania. Everywhere you looked there were humans and demons buying, selling and trading goods. There were also freshly caught fish, butchered meats, and imported fruits and vegetables scattered around the market. It was the perfect place to get everything you did... and didn't need in one trip.
"Odette, don't let go of my hand while we explore alright? There are still a lot of busy merchants working this morning and I don't want you getting hurt or lost." Lizy ordered as she put Arthur in the stroller and took hold of her hand.
"You too Lorenzo. This is not the place to run off. If you want to go and see something just ask me and we will take a look. Ok?" Sarah said as well.
"Ohtay." Both Odette and Lorenzo said as they took hold of their mother's hands and followed closely behind.
As they were being protected by a few servants and castle guards they explored the market and picked up little snacks and souvenirs along the way. Learning from their mothers how to barter for what they wanted they soon were experts at getting their newfound treasures. After an hour or so of walking through the market they successfully got two dresses for Odette's doll and a new wooden boat for Lorenzo. Growing hungry the group meandered out of the market and back into their carriage. Their driver took them to the edge of a nearby park and they enjoyed a nice spread of finger sandwiches, freshly pressed apple juice, and chopped fruit salad. With tummies full and nearing energy limits for the morning the mother's ushered them inside as the servant quickly cleaned up after them and readied the carriage.
"You ready to head back to the castle?" asked Lizy as she watched Odette and Lorenzo struggle to keep their eyes open.
"You said we could go by da pink place remember?" Odette said as she rubbed the sleep away from her eyes.
"You think you'll have enough energy to look? We can always come back another day?" Lizy suggested.
"No! I want to bwing somefing back for Père and Auntie Rin." Odette said making Lorenzo nod in agreement.
"Me too!" Lorenzo agreed. "Papa woves deir bayton cheddar kowaches."
"Alright. We'll go in and grab something quick and then be on our way." Lizy said.
"Actually do you mind taking Lorenzo in with you? I wanted to run into a shop across the square really quickly. It shouldn't take me more than 10 minutes if that's alright with you?" asked Sara as they pulled up in front of the shop.
"Sure! Take your time. We'll meet you right back here when you're finished." Sara said as their offspring ran into the bakery.
"Sounds good!" Sara said as she looked both ways before crossing the busy cobble street.
(*** Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2: Soundtrack - Gringotts ***)
Seeing Lizy disappear inside the bakery Sara ordered her guards to block the back alleyway on the southern side of the square. Making sure no one saw her destination, including her guards she slipped into a shop labeled Fortune Telling and Potions. Once inside she saw various items for dark magic, cases of dried animal parts and vials of herbs and potions. Along the walls were bookcases stacked with scrolls and leather bound books. Hanging from the ceiling were baskets, brooms, exotic weapons and you looked there was something to sell and it made you feel slightly clausterphobic.
"Hello?" Sara called as she looked around the store nervously. "Is anyone here?"
"Thee am with a customer in the back! Thy will be right with ye!" an elderly voice called from behind a purple curtain. "Go ahead and take a look around!"
Unsure of how long they would be Sara went over to the herbs and potions along the wall to see what was there. Many of the bottles were labeled with words and items she had never heard of before and others made her stomach uneasy. Hearing the curtain moving behind her she kept her back to them so whoever was with the owner of the store wouldn't see her face. Hearing the mysterious customer go out the door she turned around and came face to face with a wrinkly old gypsie woman. She had pepper grey hair and had a patch over one eye. Most of her teeth were missing making her lips sink inward. She had a red scarf wrapped around her head and her hair was long and braided down her back. Her clothing had mismatched patterns and had large dangled earrings making her earlobes sag. On her wrists and around her neck were bangles and necklaces of beads, bones and colorful jewels. She smelled of sage and tobacco and having come up behind her so quickly... she gave Sara the creeps.
"What can thee do for ye?" asked the Gyspie woman. "No wait! Don't tell thee. Give thee ye's hand."
"My, my hand?" asked Sara hesitantly.
"Aye... ye hand. The heart speaks through these lines more than what ye can say to thee." The gypsie woman said as she inspected Sara's right hand. "Hmmmm... It says ye have been lonely for some time."
"H-how could you tell?" asked Sara with wide eyes.
"This line here connects to ye heart. They be called love lines and tell tell the story of ye heart. This be why thee knows this and that ye are having marriage problems." said the gypsie witch making Sara pull back her hand and clutch it close to her chest.
"There is no way you got all of that from just my hand." Sara scowled with disbelief.
"Thee see's many things. Some good, some bad; and some things thee wishes could take back." The gypsie witch said as she went over to a shelf and began to sort through her bottles of premade potions. "Ye came to this store for a solution did ye not?"
"I-I don't know. Maybe?" Sara said uncertain. "I'm really unsure what to do. I'm so confused but I do know I have to do something or else I'll lose everything."
"Well thy suggest starting with this." The gypsie said as she held out a pink potion. "This be a love potion. It's made with magical forces that will make whoever drinks it fall madly in love with ye. Unlike other potions the consumer will genuinely love ye and not act like a mindless fool." The gypsie said making Sara stare at the potion in awe. "The trick to making it work that most forget is that the entire potion, meaning not a single drop must be consumed."
"What happens if they miss a drop?" asked Sara curiously.
"The first response would be the potion wouldn't take at all. Whoever ye gave it to continues on as if nothing ever happened. The second would be they become ill or die. The third being they have the opposite reaction and hate ye, forget ye exist, or want to kill ye." The gypsie said making Sara pale. "Of course these reactions won't happen if ye give them the entire potion. Thee has been told it takes a few minutes to hit the blood stream but once it reaches the heart the potion takes over."
"R-right…" Sara said unsure she could handle that responsibility. "How would you suggest giving such a potion?"
"The best is in a hot drink; like tea or coffee. When the potion gets hot it loses its sent and taste." The gypsie said. "The only down side to that be when its hot it must be consumed fully in less than five minutes and again every drop must be drank."
"What's the next best one you recommend?" asked Sara. "My husband likes his tea however he wouldn't finish in five minutes."
"The next one would be in a baked good with a filling of some kind. If you mixed it into the dough some of the potion could get stuck on the pan or cooking tools. If you poured it into the filling and then folded it into the baked good then it would be fully consumed." The gypsie said. "The only down side with that one is it must be eaten when its freshly baked. The scent and flavor of the potion will return once the baked good has cooled down."
"That sounds manageable." Sara said as she inspected the bottle in her hand. "Is there anything else I should know about the potion?"
"Once the potion is consumed ye must seal it with a kiss. And of course it's not refundable nor is thee responsible for anything that happens once ye leave thy shop." The gypsie said as she pointed to a sign on the door with this disclaimer. It made Sara a little nervous. Had her potions backfired so much she requires a liability release? Feeling presser on her lower back the old woman leads her over to her register. "If ye have any other questions ye are more than welcome to come back and see thee. This shop has been here for many year."
"Thank you. You've been a great help. What was your name? I do not recall hearing it." asked Sara as she set her purse on the counter and pulled out the proper coin amount that was labeled on the jar. Although she was uncertain about the potion Sesshomaru is a poison demon. Should it try to kill him his body would over power it. She had seen it before when someone tried to poison his drink at a party. He had over powered the poison in seconds.
"Madam Exorcist." She said as she took the coins from Sara's hand and tucked them into her skirt pocket. "Come back and tell thee about the potion once ye have given it to ye husband. If ye do thy will give ye a free fortune reading. Thee always love hearing a good romance."
"Thanks! I sure will." Sara laughed as she slipped the potion into her coin purse and waved goodbye to the elderly woman. Once outside the shop Sara quickly made her way over towards the carriage with her guards in tow.
(xxx stop music xxx)
"Perfect timing! We just finished loading our goods into the carriage. Did you find what you were looking for?" asked Lizy as she took in what appeared to be an empty handed woman.
"No. The fabric I wanted went out of stock." Sara lied as she subconsciously ran her finger over her coin purse.
"Pity, maybe they'll have it again next shipment?" Lizy suggested as one of the servants closed the carriage door behind them.
"I hope so." Sara lied as the carriage began to slowly roll down the cobbled streets. "I saw it a couple weeks ago and waited too long to grab some. I guess it's my own fault for trying to save a penny."
"I'm sure if it was something you really wanted Sesshomaru wouldn't of minded for you to spent a little on yourself." Lizy laughed. "Besides, what they don't know we spent doesn't hurt them! That of course being small amounts at a time."
"I take it you spoil yourself under your mate's nose on occasion?" Sara asked teasingly.
"Of course! I mean I don't do it all the time and blow exuberant amounts of money but a little spending here and there is completely acceptable. Besides, my mate is a penny pincher. If he knew how much I spent on a regular basis he'd loose his head!" Lizy said making Sara smile. "I learned this lesson from my mother. She used to sneak her purchases in when my father was busy at court. It worked great until one day their meeting was cut short and someone showed up at the palace with two ponies, sixty barrels of imported wine and a marble bust of my great aunt Martha."
"You're joking!" Sara gapped.
"I'm not." Lizy said making Sara laugh. "What makes it worse is that two years after that bust was made she was decapitate for sleeping with the magistrate of Scotland and murdering his wife. No one was sure what to do with the bust so it ended up going form one house to the next. Somehow over time it turned into this twisted game. It's quite the running joke in our family to see who will end up with her head on their front doorstep next."
"That is terrible!" Sara cried as tears rolled down her cheeks from laughing so hard.
"What can I say? Us Brits have a odd sense of humor." Lizy joked just as the carriage pulled through the palace gates. "Odette honey, it's time to get up. We're back at the palace and your father will be expecting us."
"Can I bwing him his cakes?" asked Odette as she stretched in her seat.
"I'm sure he would love to eat the cakes you bought him with his afternoon tea." Lizy said as the servant opened the carriage door.
"Can I bwing Papa his treat too?" asked Lornezo as he picked up his toy boat off of the carriage floor.
"We can swing by his office on the way up to our chambers." Sara said as she grabbed the baked goods off of the seat and followed them into the castle.
"Ah! You have returned!" Louie called as he made his way down the grand staircase and into the main foyer to welcome them back. "Did you enjoy your time in the big city?"
"Oui Père! I got my dolly new dwesses and I gots you cakes from da pink bakawy!" shouted Odette as she kissed her father on the cheek and handed him a pink box fill with little iced cakes.
"They look delicious, my little swan! Thank you!" Louie said as he kissed his daughter on the forehead. "They will go perfectly with my afternoon tea."
"Dats what Maman said!" Odette giggled.
"Of really?" Louie asked as he quirked his eyebrows and looked up into his mates amused eyes. "And you? Did you find everything you were looking for?"
"I did… and some." Lizy said making Louie roll his eyes knowingly. "Are you able to settle Arthur and Odette down for their naps? I have some items to give Rin and I would like to catch up with her on how she is feeling."
"That sounds adequate." Louie said as he took Odette's hand.
"Thank you Lady Sara for showing us around town today. We had a great time." Lizy said as she adjusted Arthur more comfortably on her hip.
"It was a pleasure. We'll have to go out again later. Just us adults once Mrs. Sango returns." Sara suggested. "I'll catch up with you all later today."
"Sounds good." Sara said as she followed after her mate towards their chambers.
Having gone their separate ways Sara lead Lorenzo towards the Royal wing. Reaching the top of the stairs they noticed two officials exiting Sesshomaru's office. Seeing the door still partially open Lorenzo peaked inside before Sara had a chance to stop him.
"Papa?" Lorenzo asked as he peered around the door.
"Come in pup." His father called from inside.
Pushing the door open Lorenzo strolled in and made his way over to his father's side. Lifting up his new toy to his father's eyes he said, "Look Papa! It wooks like Grandpa's ship!"
"Indeed." Sesshomaru said as he took the toy galley ship and inspected it from top to bottom. "I'm sure when he visits that he would enjoy seeing it."
"Is my father coming to visit?" asked Sara as she set the box of bacon cheddar kolache's on his desk.
"I received this as of this morning." Sesshomaru said as he handed his wife the scroll. "It appears there was a rise in piracy near their western water trading rout. His ship and two others are resolving the issue as we speak. Since they are close to our boarders they will be stopping by for a visit."
"Yay! Grandpa's coming!" Lorenzo shouted for joy making Sara chuckle at his excitement.
"I'll begin to make arrangements for their arrival. Do you know how long your friends will be staying?" asked Sara as she sat across from his desk.
"They will be leaving at the end of the week. Their main objective in the trip was to head to a specialist in Morocco for Rin. Having gone and gaining little success they were unsure of what to do next. However, Tsukiyomi's treatments seemed to be working so Louie and I have decided the Rin will remain until further notice." Sesshomaru said making Sara frown slightly.
"Interesting." Sara said unattached. This did not go unnoticed by Sesshomaru. "Well I hope whatever is wrong with her will be resolved quickly. The letter did not specify how many will be traveling with my Father and we might be in need of her room."
"We have plenty of other rooms available for guests. There is no need to rush one guest from her room to give to another." Sesshomaru said as he split his pastry in two and handed one half to his son.
"I know but it would be nice for my Father and his friends to be all together in the same wing instead of scattered around." Sara said making Sesshomaru sit back in his chair to look at his wife.
"You seem upset by her. Has she offended you in some way?" Sesshomaru baited wanting to see her reaction.
"(Sigh…) No, not intentionally. It's really not that big of a deal." Sara said.
"Gome gets to stay wif us?!" asked Lorenzo making both Sesshomaru and Sara stiffen slightly.
"Gome? You mean Rin?" asked Sara in confusion completely missing Sesshomaru slightly widened eyes.
"Yeah! She's Odette's Aunti but not mine. I wanted to call her something too so Gome came up Gome!" Lorenzo explained making Sara stare at him strangely.
"That's a very... inventive name." Sara said as her confusion only deepened.
"To answer your question pup, yes your… Gome will be staying with us." Sesshomaru said as his son beamed with happiness.
"Yay! My Gome gets to stay!" Lorenzo shouted for joy making Sesshomaru chuckle. Being distracted by his pup's excitement he missed the frown that slid across his wife's face and the glimmer of hatred and displeasure that flickered behind her eyes.
"Can Gome move in the room next to mine? No one is staying dair. Den we can pway all da time!" asked Lorenzo making Sara's eye twitch.
"Absolutely not!" Sara snapped angrily making Lorenzo's golden-brown eyes widen in surprise and his ears pin back on his head.
"And why not?" asked Sesshomaru in a flat tone as he took in the crumpled scroll in his wife's white knuckled fist. "It would free up the wing you wanted and it would give Lady Rin privacy as she healed."
"A-a guest like her should not be in the Royal Wing." Sara huffed as she crossed her arms over her chest to try and control her wavering emotions.
"Like… her?" Sesshomaru repeated in confusion. "She is my best friend's adopted sister? How is she not acceptable for staying in the Royal Wing?"
"Because she is not family! Besides we had the La Fléche's in another wing!" Sara tried to argue.
"Louie is practically my brother so your argument there doesn't sit well with me. The only reason they weren't in our wing was because there wasn't enough room for all of them. Were there enough they would have stayed with us. Kaede choose to keep them together instead of breaking them up and offered the wing attached to ours. Not the other guest wings." Sesshomaru argued back as he pulled his confused pup into his side. "What's really upsetting you Sara?"
"I just don't like her ok!" Sara yelled making Lorenzo's eyes widen and his jaw quiver.
"Why you no wike my Gome?" asked Lorenzo as his big puppy eyes began to water.
"Oh Lorenzo honey, everything is fine. Your Father and I just…" Sara began to say.
"No! Why you no wike my Gome?!" Lorenzo pulled back making Sara gasp at his rejection. "Why?! You means to her yestderday and now you push her away adin. Why Mama? Why you not wike my Gome?"
"Your... Gome is fine. I just don't like that she is treating you like she is your Mama." Sara said making Lorenzo sniffle and Sesshomaru remain quiet in his seat.
"D-dats silly mama." Lorenzo tried to say through his tears. "You are my Mama and Rin is my Gome."
That statement alone calmed her nerves and eased her unsettled heart. However, not being a demon she missed his true meaning. Sesshomaru on the other hand understood his son's verbal declaration of Kagome's status clearly. His decision spoke loudly and has Sara of known she would not be pleased. Kagome was his pack mother and Sara was his birth mother... nothing more. He now had verbal confirmation from his heir of were his allegiance stood.
"That's right." Sara said as she pulled the weepy-eyed toddler into her arms. "I'm your Mama."
"Come Pup." Sesshomaru said as he ushered him to crawl into his lap. "It's time for you to rest."
"Ohtay Papa." Lorenzo said as he wiped his tears from his eyes and nuzzled into his father's neck.
Wrapping his strong protective arms around his pup Sesshomaru shielded him from all discomfort. He tucked his tiny head under his chin and rumbled low in his chest to sooth his little whimpers. Their sounds being too soft for the human ear allowed them a private exchange between father and son. Soon the pup was asleep and relaxed completely against him. Motioning for his wife to open the door Sesshomaru carefully adjusted their son to cradle against his chest. Feeling his son burrowing into his chest he adjusted his arms to cage him closer to his body. Having reached Lorenzo's room Sara unclasped his little leather shoes and undid his button up shirt vest. Now only dressed in his socks, slacks and a loose undershirt they pulled the covers over his little form and quietly exited the room.
"I'm sorry." Sara apologized once the door to their son's room had fully closed. "I didn't mean to get upset with him in the room. I guess... I guess I didn't expect you to ask those questions and I didn't handle it well."
"Your jealousy of our son's relationship with Rin that has upset you?" asked Sesshomaru making sure he understood his wife's upset.
"Yes. I know its stupid but seeing a demon loving our son in ways I can't really bothers me. I know I shouldn't have doubted Lorenzo's love but I guess with all the changes happening and your beast's rejection has got me a little unsettled." Sara said "I never liked seeing my parents fight. I had hoped he would never of had to experience that."
"It will not happen again." Sesshomaru warned as they walked into his bedchambers.
"I'll be sure to be more vigilant next time." Sara said as she lustfully watched her husband take off his court robe and pull his under shirt up and over his head.
"Good." Sesshomaru said as he ignored his wife's arousal in the air and began fastening his uniform. It smelled tangy like aged sour sauce. At one time it would be pleasing but with her age and lack of attraction it make him uncomfortable. True she was his wife but couldn't she give him some privacy? Had he not just told her that he didn't want her like that? He had hoped she would go away but she remained. Sighing in defeat he figuring now would be a good time to bring up the sensitive topic. "We will relocate Rin into the room attached to Lorenzo's the morning of their departure."
"I don't remember agreeing to this." argued Sara with her hands on her hips.
"Then what is your solution? Either we keep her where she is and your father's friends are scattered around the castle or we move Rin into the room joining Lorenzo's?" said Sesshomaru in annoyance. "I think with her being an honored guest and a single woman it would make her feel safer being near us."
"What are you saying? That my Father's naval men are a bunch of wild animals?" Sara yelled making Sesshomaru's eyes flash red in warning.
"No, but I do not know these men and she is under my protection. I will not risk Louie's trust with males I do not know. It is improper for a woman of society to be around men without an escort. If you were in her place you would appreciate my thoughtfulness. I understand not liking the woman but throwing her to the wolves to make you happy is very unbecoming Sara. She will move next to Lorenzo. My decision is final." Sesshomaru growled making Sara's anger skyrocket.
"Fine! But I will not be the one to console our son when his precious Gome leaves him!" Sara snapped
"That is agreeable." Sesshomaru said secretly knowing it would never happen. No longer interested in arguing he made his way over to the door. "Make preparations with Kaede for your Father's arrival. I must return to my office and finish a new trading agreement for him to review. I will not be at supper so do not wait up for me."
"Oh… a-alright then." Sara said disappointedly. "Would you like to go on a walk in the gardens later? We haven't done that since..."
"I will have to pass. I am unsure how long this new trade agreement will take. Also as a warning to you... wife; after seeing my pup upset my beast is unsettled. I suggest staying in your chambers from now on." Sesshomaru said as he closed the door behind him leaving her alone in his chambers.
Loosing the energy to stand Sara collapsed onto the trunk at the foot of his bed and sobbed into her hands. She couldn't believe what had just happened! Their simple family moment had been ruined by the mention of that water bitch! How did she manage to get so close to her son in such a short amount of time?! She had to of put him under a spell or something!? Everything in their life had been going wonderfully until she arrived. Her son already loved her and she had a feeling all of their playtime would be revolving around Rin in the future.
Now the bitch has ensnared her husband! She and Sesshomaru had been so close the past couple of months. They did everything together and she had even gotten a kiss on the cheek the night before they had gotten into their last heated argument. What a mistake that had been! She had thought talking to Lorenzo about a sibling would bring Sesshomaru back into her bed but it had done the opposite effect. Damn Inu demon's and their loyalty! His mate has been dead for 15 human years! 15! She wasn't coming back! She on the other hand was alive and ready to love him in every aspect of the word. Now it seemed like every time she tried to get closer to him he pushed back twice as hard.
Feeling nauseous she clutched her stomach to try and not throw up. Just the thought of him leaving her had her on the edge. As she held herself she accidently brushed against her coin purse sitting in her dress pocket. Feeling the slight bulge of the potion sitting inside had her mind racing at the potential. Remembering how well Sesshomaru had enjoyed his kolache a plan came to mind. As it continued to construct itself a wicked grin flickered across her lips and a dark chuckle rolled up from deep inside. Wiping the tears from her eyes she made her way to the bedroom door. Unsure if their son had stirred during their fight she decided to check on him.
Taking a peak around the door she found him to still be napping peacefully. His shoulder length white hair was fanned out against his dark blue bedspread and his little mouth was limply hanging open. She could hear his gentle purr as he slept and her eyes softened at how sweet her little boy looked. He was her whole world and through these past five years he had saved her from many dark times. She would do anything to make him happy; even if that meant suffering through a couple more weeks with the water bitch. Soon she would be out of her hair and Lorenzo would be all hers once again. Hearing voices coming up the hallway she took one last look at her slumbering angel before quietly closing it.
"Ah, there ye be Lady Sara." Kaede said as she and another hand maid made their way towards her. "The head chef wishes to know how many will be attending dinner for the evening meal."
"There will be the the La Flèche's, Lorenzo and myself. My husband will be taking his meal in his office this evening." Sara said before remembering the approaching company. "Also, when the Le Flèche family depart my Father and two of his battle ships will be arriving later on that day. I am unsure of the number so I think it would be best to arrange all rooms just to be safe."
"Aye, thy Lady." Kaede said as she took in the news."What of Lady Rin?"
"She will be relocated." Sara said as the maid followed her down the hallway. "Need not worry, I will care for her arrangements to best aid her health."
"As ye wish... thy Lady." Kaede said with a worried frown.
(End chapter 56)
(Shit... things are getting real! Wonder what's going to unfold next? Of course time will only tell! Be sure to follow the story to find out more! Thank you again for your support in this story! It's been fun to write. You guys rock! So much more to come. Until then! TG1)