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Chapter 8.

Alanna was preparing herself for the ball that night. She had told Jon that she
wanted to go. She put on face paint, lip rouge, and everything else a court lady
would wear.

Alanna admired her reflection in the mirror. She loved her dress. The dress was
baby blue with a full skirt that opened up to reveal some petticoats. The sleeves
went down to her elbows where they opened up and drooped with a lot of lace
around them. The neck was a little low, but for once Alanna didn't mind.

She was in love. A deeper and more passionate love than she had ever
experienced. Everything was perfect.

She had been at the palace for about 5 months and she had never changed so
much. She still practiced her knight training but had insisted on staying at the
palace rather than going on adventures. She still wanted to do that, but not as
much. She felt that some of the dreams of adventuring were a little childish. She
went to fiefs with Jon and helped with solving their problems. This was practice
for Jon when he would become king. Alanna hoped that she would be there to
help Jon when he became king as more than a friend.

She had become closer friends with Jon's parents. Queen Lianne had even offered
to teach her more about being a lady,which Alanna gratefully accepted. Lianne
taught her everything that she would need to know as a lady. She did not regret
her choice to become a lady knight and she did not regret these lessons in
becoming a lady. Alanna found that she had the best of both worlds.

Jonathan had proposed to her the other night. She loved him so much that as soon
as he asked her, she accepted.

Tonight, Alanna and Jonathan would announce their betrothal.

"Alanna, are you ready?" Jon called to her.

"Yes." Alanna turned around and kissed each other.

"Shall we?" Jonathan said smoothly.

Alanna put her hand on his arm and the walked to the hall together.

"Prince Jonathan and Lady Alanna of Trebond and Olau," the herald announced.

The crowd of people were silenced by Alanna's beauty. Without Jon, Alanna might
not have made it down the grand staircase.

The couple walked up to King Roald and Queen Lianne. Jon bowed while Alanna
curtsied and then they took their seats near the king and queen.

"Lady Alanna and I have and announcement to make," Jon and Alanna stood up.
"We're are going to get married.

The response was different from person to person. Some were glad, while others
were not pleased and hoped Their Majesties would say something in response.
Their Majesties were very happy and congratulated the two lovers.

Gary and Raoul congratulated them and Alanna noticed Raoul was a little
teary-eyed.

Alanna and Jonathan danced happily in each others eyes for the entire night.




Well, should the wedding be canceled by an apperance of he-who-must-not-be-named?

Will the 2 lovers really marry?

Is it love of infatuation?

Jon or George?

Do battle lines change?

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