Hey y'all…well here it is!!!! I know you all have been waiting so long…Sorry it took so long….tons of school work, you know the drift. I hope you like it, perhaps I'll get the next edition out before the week is out! I know its short but I needed to get SOMETHING out
~Two Years Later~
Alanna rode in front of George on Moonlight as they made their way down the road down to their new home – Pirate's Swoop. George only let her see the house once before he got a crew to renovate the inside and make it exactly how they wanted. It was finished now and today they would be moving into it.
For several years they had stayed in Corus, having their own house while George closed up his tidings with the Rogue and handing it over to Marek. Alanna practiced her many knightly duties while George got used to being a noble, even one who wasn't living on his own estate yet. He and Alanna had visited the people of Pirate's Swoop often – wanting to learn more about the surrounding area from the villagers. Alanna also had something special to tell George that same evening also – Alanna was pregnant.
Alanna leaned into George and sighed, "We're almost there George." Alanna smiled and thought We even have the banquet tonight, nearly the entire court is coming to 'christen' Pirate's Swoop. It will be quite interesting. I'll tell George that I'm pregnant when we get inside.
George smiled and said, "Yes my dear, that we are. To our own home now, one we can create together." As the two rode up to the gate of Pirate's Swoop, Alanna gasped at the many changes to the castle. Above the castle there was now an outlook going around the front and rear of the castle, a large wooden stable to the left of the castle as well as a new stone path down to the beach along the cove.
"Well my love?" said George as he slid off the horse and pulled Alanna into his arms.
Alanna hugged him and said, "I love it George." The two kissed for what seemed like eternity while the new guardsman and servants proceeded to clap and cheer while some continued to unload some things from the carriages.
George grinned and said, "I knew you would." George grasped Alanna's hand and proceeded to take her into the front door of Pirate's Swoop. He guided her around the entire castle, from room to room.
As they came to the last room, the master bedroom, Alanna ran into the room and said, "George I have something to tell you."
George smiled and said," What is it my dear?"
Alanna smiled meekly and said, "George, I'm pregnant."
"You're what?! You're pregnant?!" George picked her up into his arms and swung her around the room. "Do you know what the baby is?"
Alanna laughed and said, "George, what am I one month into the pregnancy? No dear, I don't know but the healer said I can find out in a month or so."
George hugged her tight and said, "I love you Alanna. Now dear, are we going to announce it tonight?"
"Of course my love," Alanna grinned and sat on the bed. "You know, we still can…at least till the third trimester."
George kissed her and said, "I'm glad about that." George laid her down on the bed and stroked her thigh as he kissed her thoroughly.
" I love you George," said Alanna as they made their way under the covers together.
~Several hours later~
Alanna stood on the threshold of her new home in a beautiful violet silk gown that covered up her already somewhat apparent pregnancy in her short and slender figure. George was dressed in simple shirt, tunic and hose in a lovely green color that brought out the green in his hazel eyes.
George grinned and said to all of the guests in the ballroom, "Welcome friends to Pirate's Swoop! I hope you enjoy your evening here but I only wanted to say something before we all get into the swing of the night. Alanna and I have our own interesting announcement this evening." George took a breath and continued, "Alanna is pregnant with our first child. The child is due the middle of April." The whole room erupted in applause and cheers as the two grinned and gave each other a kiss. The night sped by fast as the two greeted lord after lord and lady after lady with such courteousness as a couple that'd been brought up as a nobleman and a lady. As the last guest other than Myles and Elaine left the castle, the couple sat ungracefully down into a love seat outside in the main hall.
"Well you two look exhausted," said Myles grinning. He had Elaine on his arm and was gripping her hand tightly. "So you're pregnant my dear, your first child. This will be quite interesting."
Alanna grinned sheepishly and said, "I agree, you never know what can happen. No worries though about having an heir George."
"No my dear," said George grinning. "None at all." The two bid goodnight to Myles and Elaine and proceeded to go up stairs to fall fast asleep.