I´m so sorry that it has taken me so long to update this story. I got a major writer´s block on this one and needed to do something else. Either way, here it finally is and I hope you like it :)

"Your majesty" Quinn said and bowed for the woman in front of her along with Brittany and Tina. Kurt, Santana, and Rachel stared at the graceful woman. She was dressed in a long blue dress that fit her body perfectly. A shawl was around her shoulders which was also covered by her long blonde hair and last, a small golden crown on her head. Her hands were clasped together in front of her and she smiled softly down at them.

"Welcome to Everdale" Holly said. "I see it all went well?" She looked at the young people, three of them she didn't know.

"More or less" Quinn said as she eyed her friends. She looked at Rachel and motioned for her to come closer. Rachel hesitantly took a step towards her and stood awkwardly next to the blonde. "This is Rachel Berry" Rachel didn't know what to do, so she curtsied for the Queen who smiled.

"Hello" The brunette said with a small smile. "It´s a pleasure to meet you, your Majesty" Quinn smiled at the girl.

"The pleasure is all mine. I´ve been looking forward to meet you, Rachel" Rachel blushed a little and Quinn couldn't help but chuckle. Holly looked at the others. "Welcome back, Teonora" Tina curtsied the Queen with a smile. "Lady Brittany, and who is this?" She asked as her eyes fell on the two persons left to be introduced.

"I´m Santana Lopez and this is Kurt Hummel. We´re friends with Rachel" Santana said with Kurt on her side. Kurt bowed to the Queen who smiled to him.

"It´s a pleasure to meet you" The Queen said politely before looking at them all. "I believe you all to be very tired from a journey like the one you have been on. I had my servants prepare the guestrooms for your arrival"

"I bet she has a few" Santana whispered to Kurt.

"I do, Miss Lopez" Santana´s eyes widened, and Kurt chuckled. Rachel hid her smile behind her hand. "Marius, would you please show them their rooms?" Marius nodded and motioned for them to follow him down the hall. "Quinn, I would like to talk to you" Holly said, and Quinn stopped. She looked at Rachel and squeezed her hand.

"I´ll come find you" Rachel nodded, and Quinn walked towards the Queen, who then walked to her study. Quinn closed the door after them and turned to her Queen. "Your Majesty"

"I must say, I did expect you to be back much sooner than this" Holly said as she sat down at her desk. Quinn swallowed as she felt like she had disappointed the Queen. She bowed her head slightly before the Queen continued. "But I believe there´s a reason for the delay?" Holly questioned and Quinn looked up at her.

"There is, your Majesty"

"I want a explanation about what exactly happened in Lima in those days" Quinn nodded and began telling about her journey. Right from the moment she landed on the rainy day, how she met Rachel Berry and her injury, which Holly looked worried about as her eyes scanned over the younger blonde, till fighting against St. James and landing in Everdale. She purposely left out the parts about her and Rachel´s bonding, deciding it wasn't for the Queen to know… yet.

"I´m sorry you went through all of that" Holly apologized. Quinn shook her head.

"It´s my job. I wouldn't have don't it differently. Except for the part about Rachel´s friends figuring it out. I know it´s irresponsible to have brought them here, but Rac-"Quinn stopped herself "Crown Princess Rachel wanted them to come and I couldn't deny it"

"I understand. What about St. James?"

"I don't know. When we left the school, he and his chums were unconscious. Lima´s sheriff had surrounded the building with his men. I´m hoping they were captured and brought to jail, but I´m not a fool. With our luck so far, they have evidently escaped just in time. If they managed to do that, they have brought back news to Shadun, which means that he´ll soon knows about the Crown Princess´ whereabouts" Holly nodded and looked away in thought. Quinn was right. He will soon know that she is here and will attack the town just to get to her. That must be prevented.

"What is the situation here?" Quinn asked her, already knowing some of it. Holly sighed and raised from her chair to walk towards a big map spread out on another table.

"A lot of things have happened in the few days you´ve been gone. Shadun has taken over Northern Hill and has moved his army closer to us. As you´re already aware of, I believe, his army had set up a camp on our north side. Anderson had so far kept them at bay, but we don't know for how much longer we can keep up. Our men are getting tired. I´ve sent message for help to the Kingdom of Leos, but they have yet to respond. I fear that Shadun has already been there" Holly sighed heavily. Quinn looked at the map over the lands, and the crossed-out lands. "I must admit that I don't have a plan" Holly added with sadness. Quinn looked back up at her.

"I have a plan" Holly looked surprised and yet she didn't. There was a reason she had named Quinn a Knight of Everdale. She got a good head. "It´s a risky plan, but I think it might work. You told me that the Crown Princess is the key to Shadun´s fall" Holly nodded. "Would that mean that we need to get her to Shadun?"

"It does" Holly replied, slowly catching on to what Quinn was implying.

"Right. So, my plan is" Quinn started.

"Are you out of you fucking mind?!" Brittany yelled at her Captain. "I know you´re our Captain, but I think that trip did something to your head" Brittany had stood from the chair by the fireplace in her room. She was pacing the floor in front of her friend.

"I know it sounds-"

"Crazy. It sounds crazy" Brittany deadpanned. Quinn rolled her eyes.

"We don't have any other options. We need to be sneaky and we both know that he won´t suspect us to do this. It´s a risk to take!" Brittany ran a hand through her messy hair before looking at Quinn.

"And what if we get caught? What happens then?"

"Then we get caught. We´ll figure it out as we go. We can´t predict the future" Quinn raised from her chair. "Britt, we don't have anything else to do. They´re closing in on us and we need to fight back and end this before they end us!" Quinn told her frustrated. "If we could, I would have don't it differently, you know that. I would never bring Rachel in danger, but the fact is that she is our saviour and I need to get her to Shadun. Even if it´ll cost me my own life" Quinn looked intensely at her friend who stared back at her. Brittany sighed as she accepted the words.

"But´s she´s just a regular girl. One who doesn't know how to fight. How could she defeat him?"

"Holly and April knows something that we don't, as usually, but I believe them when they say Rachel can do it" Quinn sat back down, and Brittany followed to the chair next to her friend. "I don't doubt their decisions"

"Me neither" Brittany said tiredly.

"I´ll help teach Rachel how to fight" Brittany nodded, and they sat in silence listening the fire.

"When do we leave?" Brittany asked quietly as she looked at Quinn.

"Two days from today. Anderson have heard that a small group of Shadun´s army will move to a different location. No more than seven to eight soldiers. We will have to opportunity to make our move then" Quinn answered. Brittany nodded and let out a yawn. Quinn smiled and stood up. "I´ll leave you to get some sleep. You need it" She moved to the door and opened it.

"Quinn?" Quinn turned to look at Brittany. "I trust you"

"Thank you" Quinn said with a smile and stepped out of the room and closed the door. She walked a few doors down before stopping in front of one of them. She had her own room next to this, by the Queen´s request. Holly had brought her things to the castle, so she could always be close to the Crown Princess. Quinn hadn't protested. She bit her lip before raising her hand to knock on the big wooden door. It opened shortly after and she smiled down at the brunette in front of her. "Hi" Rachel smiled back to her.

"Hello, Quinn. Do you want to come in?" Quinn nodded and Rachel stepped aside to let her in. Quinn looked around the room. It was beautifully decorated for only a royalty´s worth. A green Queen canopy bed stood against the wall, the bedframe a dark coloured wood. Rachel sat down on it as Quinn looked around. The window was hidden behind dark green curtains, and only candles and the fire from the fireplace filled the room with both light and warm. A dark wooden desk stood by the wall next to the window, with a comfy chair and a closet stood by the bed.

"Do you like your room?" Quinn asked her as she stopped in front of her.

"It´s a bit darker than I´m used to, but it´s really beautiful" Rachel replied as she fiddled with bed sheet. Quinn smiled at her. "So, that is the Queen?"

"It is. You´ll get the chance to meet her properly"

"Meet the Queen? I don't think so" Rachel chuckled nervously as she tucked her hair behind her ear.

"She´s not as scary as you make her out to be, Rach" Quinn told her with a laugh. "She just wants to get to know you" Rachel nodded as she looked down. "How are you?" Rachel shrugged.

"I´m tired and a bit confused"

"It´s a lot to take in a short time" Quinn sat down on the bed next to the girl. "I wish it weren't like this, Rach. I really had my doubts about bringing you back here"

"Why?"

"Because it´s dangerous and it´s a lot to expect from you" Quinn answered as she turned a bit so she could look at the brunette. She moved her bad arm a bit to make it fit better in the sling. She winced at bit at the pain and Rachel looked concerned at her. "It just hurt a bit"

"You got an arrow shot into your shoulder. Of course, it hurts, silly" She smiled softly to the blonde. "I know it´s dangerous, but…" Rachel ducked her head as she responded to Quinn´s words.

"But what?" Quinn asked. Rachel raised her head to look into hazel eyes.

"I would do it for you. If I can help you and your people to… to conquer this man, I would do it in a heartbeat" Quinn swallowed hard as she looked into Rachel´s eyes. She could see the sincerity and it blew her a bit off. Rachel put a hand on Quinn´s good arm and smiled softly. "I mean it, Quinn" Quinn let out a sigh.

"You are amazing, do you know that?" Rachel blushed as she tried to hide her face. Quinn gently put her hand on Rachel´s cheek to make her look at her. They looked at each other for minute before Rachel decided to finally take the chance. She leaned forward and gently pressed her lips against the blondes. She had been wanting this almost since she met the blonde. Quinn was so soft, and the brunette could feel the surprise in the other woman´s reaction, but she didn't pull away. The kiss was gentle and caring, and soon the blonde relaxed into it, bringing a hand up to cup Rachel´s jaw before pulling back. Quinn had her eyes closed and her mouth open a bit. Rachel giggled softly at and Quinn opened her eyes and flushed bright red.

"Oh" She whispered breathless as she stared at the brunette in front of her. Rachel was about to say something when Quinn leaned forward and captured the brunette´s lips again. It was different this time. There was no hesitation from either side and Quinn wanted more. She felt like she was flying at the softness of Rachel´s lips. Quinn opened her lips, reaching with her tongue for Rachel´s, who granted her passage enthusiastically. Quinn groaned against the feeling and Rachel tasted heavenly and sweet. Rachel tangled her hand into the blonde's hair and tucked her forward.

"Ouch" Quinn winced and ended the kiss as she made a small jump back as Rachel hit her arm with her own.

"Oh, I´m so sorry, Quinn!" Rachel gasped as she jumped off the bed to stand in front of the blonde, hands hovering over the injured arm.

"It´s alright, Rach" Quinn said, feeling her shoulder throbbing. She bit her lip and stood up from the bed. "It´s not that bad"

"Sweetie, I can see the pain on your face. Don´t downplay your injury" Rachel chastised, and Quinn nodded with a small smile. Rachel reached out her hand to tuck a stray blonde hair back in place. Rachel was about to kiss the blonde again when the door burst open.

"Woah. Talk about privileges. You got the good room" Santana said and jumped down on the bed. "Even a better bed. I want to be a royalty too- "She looked at the two with an arched eyebrow. They were standing away from each other in an awkward way. "What were you two doing?"

"Just talking" Quinn replied quickly. "I better go. I´ll see you later?" She asked. Rachel nodded and bit her lip as she watched the blonde walk out the door and close it quietly behind her.

"Just talking, huh? I guess that´s why you´re redder than a freaking tomato" Santana teased. Rachel flushed once again as she laid down on her bed with a groan. "I bet she´s a damn good kisser" Rachel didn't take the bait and laid down on her bed with a groan. Santana smirked as she looked around the room. Rachel glanced at her.

"This is surreal. Look at us" She motioned between them. "Sitting here in a castle when we this morning was thinking about going how we did in school and normal teenage problems. Now, we must defeat an army and their evil leader to safe a kingdom in a fairy tale world" Santana looked amused at her and soon both laughed at the situation.

"I know, right? Like what the hell is going on?" Santana spoke between laughter. Rachel laughed louder and held a hand to her stomach.

"I´ve always wished to be a princess and look at me now. I AM a princess of a kingdom I didn't even know existed. Talk about a life change" Rachel looked at Santana and laughed once again. On the inside, Rachel was terrified about what was about to come. Would she survive, will she ever see her dads again or Lima in generally, what about her and Quinn? She knew that she was set for heartbreak along the way, but Rachel couldn't think of that know. She had promised Quinn that she would help them and that was what she would do. If she could. The laughter died and Rachel sighed heavily.

"We´re going to make it, Rach" Santana said reassuringly as she patted the smaller girl's knee. Rachel turned her head and smiled at her friend.

Back in her assigned room, Quinn had changed clothes and was now dressed in her usual attire. It felt good being in her own clothes. A pair of brown leather pants, a black tunic with a yellow thread following the edges along with a black belt. She had strapped her sword to the belt, always being prepared if needed. Her boots had hurt putting on, along with the other clothes, but she needed to get out of the other clothes to make herself presentable again. She was the Captain and the Queen´s personal knight after all. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her still bruised face standing out along with her injured arm. She sighed and turned around only to coming face to face with April. She inhaled a sharp breath as she took a step back.

"Oh, did I startle you? I´m sorry, dear" April spoke softly and with a smile on her face. Quinn couldn't really decide if the apology was genuine, but she smiled carefully back.

"It´s no problem" April just smiled before she took a step towards the younger blonde.

"The Queen told me that you had been injured on your journey back. Can I have a look?" Quinn nodded and stood still as April inspected her arm. "Ah, yes. I see it" With no other words, April moved her hand over Quinn´s body and the knight felt a small tingle. "I don't use it that often. I believe that the body should heal on it´s own terms, but we need you to be ready for what´s to come" April smiled softly and took a step back from Quinn. The knight moved her arm and felt no pain at all. She looked up at April and then turned to look at herself in the mirror. The bruises were all gone, and Quinn could move her arm out of the sling. She turned to April, only to find nothing. April had apparently disappeared into thin air. Quinn shook her head. Perhaps it was a witch thing. She quickly pulled her hair into a ponytail and decided to find Blaine to discuss the new plan.

The Queen had made a servant gather all her new guests to the dining room and now Rachel, Santana, Kurt, and Tina were sitting in the dining room, all looking either expectantly or a bit nervous at each other. Tina was just smiling at them all. The Queen had invited them to dinner but hadn't graced them with her presence just yet.

"Where´s Quinn?" Rachel asked after a little while. The others shrugged and Rachel let out a small disappointed sigh. She hasn't seen the blonde since they shared that kiss in her bedroom and Rachel really wanted to talk to her. The door slid opened, and Queen Holly gracefully walked inside with her hands clasped in front of her and a small smile on her lips. They watched as she sat down and the end of the table.

"I´m glad to see that you accepted my invitation. I wanted to properly welcome you to the Kingdom of Everdale" Holly spoke. "I made my chefs prepare at feast I hope is to your taste"

"It´s been a long time since I´ve tasted food from Everdale" Tina said with excitement as she clapped her hands. She looked at the Queen and stopped. She smiled apologetically at her as she lowered her hands. Rachel hid her smile behind her hand. Holly only smiled at her. The door opened and several waiters came into the room with plates filled with different kind of food. Rachel felt her stomach grumble and she noticed that she hasn't ate in quite a while. She looked at the plates and frowned as she saw meat on every single one. She sighed as she leaned back in her chair.

"Is something wrong?" Holly asked towards Rachel. Rachel looked startled when Holly spoke to her and blushed a little.

"Oh, I´m sorry, your Majesty. The food looks delicious, but I´m a vegan"

"A vegan?" Holly asked curiously.

"I don't eat meat, dairy or eggs. Basically, I don't eat anything that comes from an animal" Rachel explained nervously under the Queen´s stare. "I have no problem with people eating it, but I prefer not to"

"Marius" The Queen said, and Marius stepped towards her. "Make sure the chef is aware of this new information and make her cook a vegan dish to the Crown Princess"

"Yes, your Majesty" Marius bowed and walked out of the room through a small door to their left.

"Oh, you don't have to do-"

"Of course, I have to. You are my guest" Holly said nonchalant. Soon the door opened, and Marius came out with a delicious looking dish and put it down in front of Rachel. The brunette looked stunned as she wondered how the chef could make it so quickly. "Now, everybody. Eat!" Holly said with a bright smile.

"Excuse me, your majesty" Rachel interrupted quietly. Holly just smiled at her as she put down her fork and inclined for the younger girl to speak further. "May I ask where Quinn is? Shouldn't she be here?"

"Unfortunately, Captain Fabray has other obligations to attend and will not be present tonight" Rachel´s shoulder slumped as she nodded and turned back to her plate. She felt the Queen occasionally look at her throughout the dinner and she felt a bit at unease. She had a feeling the Queen wouldn't want to impose herself on them too soon about the serious matters, so she stuck to easy topics about Lima and the differences between the world. The Queen was fascinated and engrossed by it all and Santana and Kurt were very eager to tell her almost everything. Rachel caught the eye of Tina who gave her a small but reassuring smile. It was funny how Rachel never had questioned that Tina always was around. As she thought about it, she has constantly been in her life. Tina frowned as she almost knew about the turmoil in the brunette's mind. She was interrupted by the Queen speaking again. "I would like to thank you again for coming tonight. It had been a pleasure" She smiled to them all and Rachel smiled back in kind. "Feel free to explore the castle, but I´ll prefer if you stay within the castle´s ground. I´ll be staying in the west wing, if you should need to talk to me" She raised from her chair. "Have a good night" They all raised from their chairs and quickly bid their good nights with bows and curtsies, before Holly walked out of the room.

"So, we are free to do what we want?" Santana asked.

"Seems so" Kurt answered with a shrug.

"Great! Wanna come, Rach?" She asked the smaller girl. Rachel shook her head.

"I think I want to go back to my room. I had enough adventure for the day"

"Alright" Santana said. Kurt decided to follow the Latina and they walked out from the dining room. Rachel looked behind at Tina who walked towards her.

"We can walk together?" Tina asked and Rachel smiled gratefully at her as she nodded. They smiled to Marius who bowed as they stepped out. "What is going on in that pretty head of yours?" Tina asked as they walked down the hall. Rachel sighed.

"A quite lot, actually"

"I imagine. I guess it´s a tough pill to swallow" Rachel nodded with a small smile.

"It is"

"Well, you´re handling it great so far"

"What else to do" Rachel muttered and sighed when they got to her room door.

"Okay, tell me what´s wrong" Rachel sighed heavily and felt a bit silly. "You can tell me anything, Rach" Tina said.

"I feel stupid. What can I possible have to offer? I mean, I´m basically just a peasant in all of this" Tina frowned as she didn't quite understand. "And she´s the Queen´s knight! Captain of the royal army! How can I even compete with that?" Tina´s eyes widened as she figured out what the brunette was talking about.

"Are we talking about Quinn?" Rachel nodded shyly. "What do you mean, compete? Firstly, even if Quinn weren't a knight, she would still be over the moon for you. Secondly, you´re not a "peasant", you´re are a Crown Princess, that´s certainly not nothing"

"I don't feel like a Crown Princess though"

"Is there a certain feeling you have to have?" Tina asked and then shook her head. "As long as you´re just like you´re always are, then everything's going to be okay" She smiled to the brunette. "And Quinn will love you either way" Rachel looked down as she blushed.

"You think?"

"I know"

"Quinn kissed me"

"She kissed you?! That´s amazing, Rach. When did that happen?"

"Before dinner and then she left" Tina noticed the bitter tone and frowned.

"She left? Without a word or?"

"No, well, Santana interrupted us and then she left" Rachel explained as she looked away. Tina chuckled.

"And you´re sad that you haven't seen her since. You do realise that Quinn, as you said, is the Captain of the royal army and have been absent for some days? She needs to know everything that have happened in those days and figuring out a plan" Tina said and smiled a little. Rachel just looked at her before chuckling.

"I sound like a spoiled brat, don't I?" Rachel couldn't believe herself. She always did this jumping to the wrong conclusion- thing and then acting irrationally.

"A little, but one gets used to it" Tina smirked. Rachel gasped and hit the witch´s shoulder lightly.

"Hey! I´m not like that" Tina only raised an eyebrow. "Alright, maybe a little" They shared a chuckle.

"She´ll come find you when she has time, Rach. Give her chance"

"Thank you, Tina" Rachel said and smiled.

"No problem. I´m here for you"

"You are, aren´t you? I mean, apparently you´re my guardian. I can´t believe I never noticed it. How did you appear younger than you were? We met in kindergarten!" Rachel said confused and leaned against the wall next to her door.

"Magic" Tina told her and shrugged. Rachel looked at her with raised eyebrows.

"Just like that?"

"Yes, just like that"

"But how did you find my fathers? Did you just walk by one day and decided that they should be my family?" Tina chuckled as she shook her head.

"No, but I did some fiddling and they think they adopted you from young girl from New York"

"So, what you´re saying is that you used magic on them and just gave me to them?"

"Yes" Tina said carefully. She couldn't quite read Rachel´s face. "But it wasn't just on a whim. I really like your fathers. I met them a few times before deciding what to do and they´re good men. They were the right decision"

"I´m not mad. I was just curious" Rachel replied and smiled. She was happy that Tina took the time to find the right people to be her parents.

"Good. Well, I´ll go to my room. I think we going to need some sleep" Rachel nodded.

"Thank you for the talk, Tina. I really appreciated it" Tina just smiled, and they bid their goodnight. Rachel watched the witch walk away before stepping into her own room only to jump in surprise when she saw a person standing in the middle of the room. "Quinn! You surprised me. How long have you been in here?" The blonde knight smiled softly and walked towards her.

"Some time. I heard you and Tina talk, but I didn't want to intrude" Rachel´s smile fell a bit.

"So, you heard that we talked about you?" Quinn only smiled.

"I did" Rachel looked down. Quinn put a finger under Rachel´s chin and made her look at the blonde. Quinn leaned in and gently kissed the princess. Rachel sighed softly as they parted. "I missed you" Rachel blushed. "I´m sorry, I couldn't be here earlier, but I had some things to attend. I really wanted to be there"

"I missed you too" Quinn kissed her again, this time a bit longer, not that Rachel would complain at all. "I was just afraid that I mistook it all and- "

"Rach, this is not a mistake or joke to me. I really like you a lot" Rachel couldn't help but capture the blonde´s lips once again. Quinn wrapped her arms around the brunette and pressed their bodies together. She felt the smaller girl´s hands in her hair and shivered from the touch. Rachel felt like she was in heaven once again. She could never get tired of those soft lips. The kiss ended and they stood close together just enjoying it before something hit Rachel. She took a step back in shock and looked at the confused blonde.

"Your arm! You were hurt, what, how?" Quinn couldn't help but chuckle. "Wait, woah. Your clothes" Rachel looked her over in appreciation.

"April fixed my arm" She noticed the confusion. "April are also a witch. She was the one who got you and Tina to Lima, and this is the clothes I'm usually wearing" Rachel blinked as she looked over the blonde again.

"Well, I like it. You look- "She took a step closer to the blonde. "hot" She finished. Quinn flushed and bit her lip.

"Thank you" They looked at each other, both smiling. "I originally came to say goodnight before I´ll make some rounds" Rachel looked at her a bit sad before trying to hide a small yawn. "Looks like you could use the sleep" Quinn chuckled. Rachel nodded as she smiled.

"I could use some sleep, yes" She wrapped her arms around the blonde. "I´m happy that you came by"

"I am too" Quinn chuckled. "A kiss goodnight?" Rachel only chuckled before kissing the blonde again, only to lose each other into the kiss. Quinn felt like she was melting into the brunette´s soft lips, like she couldn't get enough of her. They pulled away for air and Rachel rested her head in the crook of Quinn´s neck as she let out a content sigh. Quinn pressed a soft kiss against her neck and Rachel smiled. "I need to go" Quinn whispered. Rachel nodded and released the blonde. "I´ll see you tomorrow, alright?"

"Yes"

"Sleep tight, my love" Quinn kissed her cheek and Rachel felt all fuzzy.

"Goodnight, my knight" Quinn blushed as she turned around to walk out of the door. Quinn opened the door and looked back at the princess. Rachel blew her a kiss and Quinn smiled softly before leaving the room. Rachel smiled brightly as she got herself ready to get to bed. Dressed in her sleep wear she jumped into her bed, all happy and still feeling the butterflies from Quinn´s visit.

Quinn was making her rounds around the castle ground when she saw two familiar persons standing by the gates. "What are you two doing out here at this time?" Santana and Kurt turned around with wide eyes. "You should be in your rooms or at least inside the castle"

"Who made you my mom?" Santana scoffed as she crossed her arms. Quinn only raised an eyebrow at the girl as she crossed her arms herself. She stared at them both before Santana recoiled.

"Alright" The Latina´s arms felt to her side in defeat. "We just wanted to see the town"

"SHE wanted to see the town. She just didn't want to go alone and therefor forced me to go with her" Kurt complained tiredly.

"Snitch" Santana mumbled as she glared at the boy. Kurt shook his head. Quinn just sighed. "What are you wearing?" Santana asked as she looked the blonde up and down. "Are we in some medieval-Oh right, we are" She snickered to herself. Quinn and Kurt rolled their eyes. "Shouldn´t we be wearing something like that?"

"You probably could if you wanted to" Quinn answered with a shrug. "You should go back to your rooms and get some sleep. It´s been a long day for all of us"

"Fine" Santana said and passed by her, Kurt following her. Quinn followed them, making sure that the Latina didn't make any detours. She had finished her rounds and decided that she also should get some sleep. Blaine had promised to make sure everything was under control for the night and told her that she should relax after coming back. Not that she could entirely, but she could try. She wanted to go back to Rachel, but she knew that if she did that, they would probably not be sleeping, and the brunette needed it. Quinn knew that the next days would be difficult and tough. Sleep wouldn't be the priority. "You didn't have to follow me all the way to my room"

"I did, since I don't really trust you not to find something else to do along the way" Quinn told her as she smirked. Santana stared at her for a second before shrugging.

"I don´t either" Santana said and stepped into her room and closed the door. Quinn shook her head as she chuckled to herself and made her way to her own room. She yawned as laid down on her bed. At least this bed was better than the one on the motel. Not better than the one with a brunette in down the hall. Quinn rolled her eyes at herself as she turned to lay on her side. The last thought in the blonde head was of one brunette and her lips.

A loud knock on the door woke Rachel up from her deep slumber. She sat up with a yawn and stretched her body. As she opened her eyes, she realised the wasn't in her own room, and felt very confused. She blinked a couple of times, before she remembered where she was. Another knock sounded in the room.

"Your Royalty" Rachel coughed in surprise before she jumped out of her bed to open the door. The servant on the other side looked at her surprised.

"Yes?" She answered cautiously. She recognized the servant as the one who showed her, her room. "Marius, right?"

"Yes, Crown Princess"

"Please, just call me Rachel"

"I´m afraid that I can't do that" He told her with a smile. "Breakfast is served in the dining room when you´re ready"

"Thank you, Marius" Marius bowed to her and went on his way. Rachel closed the door and felt the need to go to the bathroom. She went into the next room and jumped in surprise when she saw a woman standing inside the room.

"Good morning, Crown Princess Rachel. My name is Maggie and I´m your personal servant. I have prepared a bath for you and took the liberty to find some clothes for you to wear. You must bear with me, I´m not familiar with your type of clothes" Rachel smiled a little at that "If you need anything, please don´t hesitate to contact me" Maggie finally stopped talking.

"Good morning to you too, Maggie. I´m not really familiar with all of this, but I appreciate your help" Rachel said and smiled to her. Maggie bowed and stepped out of the room. Rachel watched her leave the room and then turned to the bath. It was all so overwhelming, but something told her that this she could get used to. A little while later, she stepped into the dining room, where Santana and Kurt already were seated.

"I have my own servant!" Rachel said excited as she sat down.

"What? That´s not fair. Why don't I have my own servant?" Santana said as she took a bite of her bread.

"You´re not a Crown Princess" Kurt told her dryly. Santana glared at him. Rachel only chuckled and reach out for some of the fruit on the table. "So, what are the plans for today?"

"I met that Brittany chick. She asked us to meet her in the courtyard. Something about training. I hope there´s weapon" Santana said and grinned to herself. Kurt and Rachel looked at each other.

"Well, I´m not coming then. Santana and a weapon? Hell to the no" Kurt said and finished his plate. "I´d rather go look at those guards" The boy stood up and left the room with a smirk on his face.

"He should rather learn how to fight than chasing boys, if we´re going to do this" Santana said.

"Even though I´m very much against violence, I agree with you on this" Rachel told her. "Do you think I have to use weapons?"

"Yeah, I do. I don't think your shining knight in armour will be able to protect all the time" Santana smirked at her.

"Stop it" Rachel blushed and ate some apples as Santana was grinning at her.

Later that day, Quinn was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, as she looked over the courtyard. She smirked as she watched Santana trying to use the bow, Brittany had given her. The arrow kept falling and the Latina was getting frustrated. Brittany was standing beside her trying to hide her smile as she picked up the fallen arrow and gave it back to the girl. Santana growled as she snatched it out of the blonde´s hand. Quinn chuckle and looked away from the two girls. Her eyes fell on a small brunette standing alone near the weapon racks. Quinn watched her as she picked up a sword, too big for the small girl, and tried to lift it up. Rachel looked concentrated as she used all her power to keep the sword up. Quinn shook her head and took the few steps down towards the girl.

"You´re holding it wrong" She said which made the brunette jump and drop the sword. She held a hand to her chest as tried to get her breath back.

"Quinn! You scared me"

"I´m sorry, I didn't mean to do that" Quinn apologized and bowed down to pick up the sword easily and twirled the sword in her hands a couple of times.

"Now, you´re just showing off" Rachel said as she crossed her arms and glared at the blonde.

"Perhaps" Quinn laughed and put the sword back on the racks. She found a smaller, much handier sword and picked it out. "The only difference is that I have many years of practice. I´m comfortable with the sword, you on the other side are not. Here" She said and handed Rachel the sword. Rachel carefully took it. It felt much lighter than the one before. "Alright, what do you want to do now?" Quinn asked. Rachel bit her lip and then remember a movie she once saw with her fathers. She took the sword in one hand and pointed it towards the blonde, swaying on her feet. Quinn chuckled and took a quick step forward to effortlessly unarm the girl. The sword felt to the ground and Rachel stared surprised at it. "It´s easy to spot that you´re not comfortable with it and when you´re not sure about your doing, it´s too easy to unarm you" Rachel groaned as Quinn picked up the sword and handed it back to her.

"Is it really important for me to learn this? I don't like weapons. I´m normally against it" Rachel complained.

"I know you are, but it´s just a precaution. I´m hoping you´re not going to use it, but I want you to learn the basics, just so you can defend yourself. Now, hold the sword with both of your hands" Rachel did what she was told but just held onto it loosely. Quinn just smiled as she walked closer to the girl. "First, move your left feet a bit" Quinn said and carefully moved her foot with her own. "You have to make sure that you´re standing grounded or else you would easily get outbalanced by your opponent" Quinn walked behind the girl and wrapped her arms around her to help her hold her hands tightly on the hilt. Rachel blushed as she felt the blondes front on her back. "With this position you´ll be more prepared should you be attacked first. You can take a step back-" Quinn said into Rachel´s ear. Rachel tried to hide the shiver that came as she heard the smoothness of the blonde´s voice in her ear. Rachel moved with her as the blonde took a step back. "without getting out of balance and you can take a step forward, blocking the attack" They moved together as they took a step forward and Quinn helped the brunette lift the sword horizontal, acting like they were blocking someone´s attack. Rachel smiled widely as she lowered the sword again, still with Quinn´s hands on hers. She leaned into the blonde and Quinn couldn't help but nuzzle her nose into the brunette´s neck. Rachel closed her eyes as she really liked what Quinn was doing.

"Captain!" The two women sprung apart, and Rachel let the sword fall the ground. They looked sheepishly at each other as Rachel bit her lips, blushing profusely and Quinn was scratching her neck, also blushing. "I´m sorry to interrupt you, but you told me to come find you if something changes with Shadun´s army" A soldier said as she stopped in front of the two women. Quinn nodded as she cleared her throat.

"Yes, I did. Thank you" Rachel and Quinn locked at each other. "I-Well, I need to go. I´ll see you later?" Rachel smiled softly as she nodded and watched the blonde knight walking away from her. She sighed as she picked up the sword and made a few moves with it before shaking her head and putting the sword away. She walked towards Santana who was still trying to use that bow of hers. She didn't know that they had been watched carefully from one of the windows above them.

"Marius" Holly said, and the man stepped forward. "Please ask the Crown Princess to come to my office" Marius nodded and bowed to her before leaving the room to get the girl. Holly sat down at her desk and soon a knock to the door interrupted her. "Come in"

"Crown Princess Rachel, Your Majesty" Rachel walked into the office, passing the servant, who she gave a smile to.

"Thank you, Marius" Marius bowed again and closed the door after him. Rachel stood in front of the desk, not really knowing what to do with herself. "Please, sit down" Rachel sat down and looked at the Queen. She still felt a bit intimidated by the woman in front of her.

"Don't worry, Rachel. I just want to talk to you" Holly said with a smile. Rachel smiled back and nodded a little. "How are doing?" Rachel frowned. That wasn't what she had expected.

"I´m doing alright, all things considered" Rachel replied. "Sorry, not to be rude. But what did you want to talk about, Your Majesty? I don't think you want to know about how I´m doing?" Holly only smiled at her before answering.

"I really want to know how you´re doing, but I also wanted to give you something" She reached out for a small wooden box that stood near Rachel. Rachel´s curiosity was peaked, and she leaned forward. "This was your mother´s" Holly said and carefully took out the necklace from the box. Rachel was immediately mesmerized by it. "It is yours now" Rachel was handed the necklace and Rachel held it carefully in her hands as she looked at it.

"It´s beautiful and it´s a star. I´ve always had a thing for stars" Rachel told excited and noticed how much it sparkled. "It sparkles" Holly raised an eyebrow.

"It does?" She asked trying to sound like it didn't surprised her. Rachel nodded as she put it around her neck. She fiddled a little with the lock before it finally clicked.

"I love it" She smiled happily. Rachel suddenly felt a small tingling feeling in her body, and she frowned. It warmed a bit around her neck, but just as quickly as she felt it, just as quickly it was gone. She shook her head and then looked at the Queen again. "Thank you"

"Don't thank me. It is yours, of course you should have it" Holly said. Rachel thanked her once again. Rachel could still feel the tingling in her body as she talked with Holly. She glanced down at her hands and swore they were glowing at some point, but Rachel dismissed it as exhaustion from the training. "I have to end our conversation. I have some things I need to do before dinner. I suggest you go lay down before dinner, dear"

"I will. Thank you again, Your Majesty" Rachel said as she held the golden star in her hand. She stood up smiling to the Queen who also was standing and left the room after bidding her goodbye. Holly watched her leave and then sat back down.

"Did you feel that?" The Queen asked out in the room.

"Yes. It was inevitable" A light voice said from the corner of the room. "The magic inside her is strong already. The necklace is only the port to it, but if she can´t control it, then it´s going to be hard"

"I don't think she´s even remotely aware of it. I could see it in her eyes that she felt something, but coming from a world that doesn't contain magic, and then suddenly having it? I don't think hard is the right word" Holly said tiredly. "I fear that she can´t let go and would suppress it instead" April stepped towards her, revealing herself from her hideout.

"I fear that too" She said and looked at the Queen who was equally as worried. Rachel quickly walked out to see if she could find Quinn. She asked Marius who told her that the blonde was to be found down in the stables. Rachel thanked him and almost skipped her way down there, with a small diversion and a guard telling her where it was. She came around the corner and found the blonde grooming a beautiful black horse.

"Oh, he´s gorgeous" Rachel said. Quinn turned around and smiled when she saw the brunette.

"Rach" Quinn put down brush and walked towards her. She looked around briefly before kissing the princess.

"Are you afraid someone is going to see us?" Rachel asked with a small smirk and she wrapped her arms around the knight. "Because that small display we showed when you showed your amazing sword skills, might be a bit telling"

"No, but I just don't think it´s anyone´s business" Quinn replied and smiled at her. "What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to show you something"

"Oh?" Rachel took a step back and showed her the necklace, the Queen gave her. Quinn recognized it but decided to act surprised. "That´s beautiful, Rach"

"It is, isn´t it?" Rachel held it so Quinn could see it properly. "The Queen told me that it belonged to my mother and gave it to me"

"That was very sweet of her" Rachel nodded and then shrugged.

"She intimidates me" Quinn couldn't help but laugh. "She does!" Rachel gave a little stomp on the ground.

"Maybe I´m just used to her antics" The blonde said with a shrug. Eros neighed and bumped into her with his muzzle. "Alright, alright. I see you" She said and turned around. "Rach, this is Eros" Rachel took a step towards the horse and slowly raised her hand, so the horse didn't get scared.

"Hello, Eros" She stroke his muzzle carefully. "You´re a good boy, aren´t you?" Quinn smiled as she watched her girlfriend talking to her horse. "So, what have you been up to since we parted?" Rachel asked her, referring to earlier.

"The plan is to blend in with Shadun´s army" Quinn told her honestly. "Brittany, you and I are going to leave the Everdale tomorrow"

"And when where you going to tell me this?" Rachel asked a bit annoyed.

"Now, because I only got message that we´re are good to go, today. That´s what I have been up to. A few of Shadun´s soldiers are going to relocate and that´s our shot to take them down and get their armour"

"Isn´t that quite dangerous?" Rachel asked worried. Quinn smiled to her.

"I´ll be there to protect you. Brittany too. We will do anything to keep you safe" Rachel nodded as she looked away. She knew this was where it was going, but she was still scared now that it was this close.

"What about Santana, Kurt and Tina?"

"They have to stay here. I can't protect all of them and it´s much safer for them to stay here inside the castle. Beside Tina could protect herself, it´s the others I´m worried about" Rachel crossed her arms as she let out a scoff.

"As if they´re going to do that. You can´t keep Santana away"

"They´re not going to know about our plan and you´ll promise me no to tell" They looked at each other for second before Rachel relented.

"I won´t tell them. I promise"

"Thank you" Quinn said and leaned in to kiss the brunette. "Can I get the honour to walk you back to the castle, Princess Rachel? I´m sure dinner is served soon" The knight held out her arm for the princess to take.

"I would be delighted, Captain Fabray" Rachel blushed a bit and took the arm. Quinn smiled and they walked towards the castle together.