A Web of Affection
By: ChocolateEclar
Disclaimer: Some characters belong to the magnificent authoress, Diana Wynne Jones. I just borrowed them for a while. She also owns the entire world she created (i.e. Ingary, Zanzib, etc.)
Claimer: I own Wyn, Aidan, Nate, Nesta, Stephen, Oliver, Evan, Kamania and Chris Aprilian, Mr. Calypso, Professor Weph, Life, Death, Apocalypse, Rhys, Mackenzie, Vihari and Mayuri Clavis, Damian and Damodar Reskin, and the country of 'Filar.'
To Artemis Obscure: I've never seen Rave I'm afraid. As for Mayuri, I like her too. I figured I'd finally write this chapter before I go on vacation for the weekend so here it is!
A/N: Sorry for taking so long! *whacking head with a mallet* -__-;;;
A/N 2: This chapter is under Talitha's deranged POV. ^_-
Chapter 3: In Which Talitha and Mayuri Attempt to Pin Rhys Down Only To Have Rather Unpleasant Results
Princess Talitha of Ingary
How could he just walk away from me?! I mean seriously, he just went along with his brother's threats and left! Sometimes my Rhys puzzles me beyond belief. I know one day he'll side with me.
Unfortunately, after that shameful incident, I was positive the prospect of that day was lost.
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It was a lovely day, May Day to be exact, and I was making my usual call on my dear Rhys. Of course, that wench was at the moving castle already considering she lived closer than I.
She was sitting at the workbench beneath the window with Rhys, her mud-colored hair in a horrid braid draped over her shoulder. Her similarly muddy complexion looked a little rosy to me so I took the liberty to save Rhys from the hussy.
"Rhysie!" I called happily as I stepped inside. It seemed Rhys was, once again, teaching Mayuri to speak proper English. I didn't see why she was having such a hard time with it. I mean, please, she was just using her lack of intellect as an excuse to be with my Rhys.
I'll admit, Rhys did look a little distraught at my sudden appearance, but I dismissed it with a casual wave of my hand. "Ready to go, Rhys?" I asked.
He blinked puzzledly at that. "Where?"
"To our new palace of course. My daddy had it made just for us," I answered.
Mayuri looked plain stricken and Rhys looked a bit miffed. "W-What?!" Mayuri blurted out.
"We're getting married soon of course," I replied evenly.
"Hell no!" Rhys exclaimed.
I turned to him in shock and snapped, "Is it because of her?!" I pointed at Mayuri. "Is she trying to destroy our happiness?!"
"What are you talking about?!" Mayuri roared, her face a deep crimson now.
"Rhys, which one of us will it be? Me, the great, beautiful princess, or that hussy?!" I shrieked.
Rhys's face turned ashen and he stammered, "W-What on Earth are you talking about, Talitha?"
I tugged on my blonde curls and said, "Choose!"
Mayuri had a strange thoughtful look on her face before she made some kind of decision and joined me. "Rhys, which one of us do you choose!" she said.
It was about then that we realized Howl, Rhys's father and one of the Royal Wizards, had been watching us from the back doorway. Rhys took one look at his father and pulled a 'slither-outer move' as Sophie called such things. He dodged us and rushed to the front door. He flipped the doorknob around and opened to door. All I could see was a thick blackness outside it.
"W-What are you doing?" Mayuri muttered.
"Yea. Come back here!" I added.
Rhys paused and shouted, "Dad, I'm leaving and I'm staying in Wales for as long as possible! If anyone in the family wants me, they can come to me! As for you two," he said turning to Mayuri and I, "never try to pin me down again! Got it! Its great you girls like me and all," he said with a sheepish grin that quickly turned it to a frown. "But, I'll make my own decisions in my own time. Bye!"
"Rhys!" Mayuri and I both yelped. We rushed forward as the door slammed shut behind Rhys. Mayuri tugged on the doorknob, but nothing happened. I shoved her aside and tried it myself to no avail.
"Don't bother," we heard a voice say. It was Rhys's sister, Wyn. She was standing behind Howl, her ginger hair in a loose bun.
"Rhys's sealed it for now," Howl added. "Only we can open it," he continued gesturing to Wyn and himself.
"Then open it!" I bellowed.
"We have to apologize!" Mayuri said.
"That's your problem. If the Dragon Enchanter wants you guys to leave him alone, then we'll accept his choice," Wyn explained. "Royalty or not," she added at my indignant look.
I huffed crossly, but didn't say anything.
This wasn't going well, that was for sure.
Oh, Rhys, come back!!!
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A/N: I'm going on vacation! Wahoo! Ok, so I'm not going anywhere special, but oh well. *shrugs* After being sick for three weeks, anywhere is good! I had bronchitis and a sinus infection! -__-
A/N 2: Anyhow, review or face my wrath!!!!!!
Rhys: *appears out of nowhere* You can be really scaring sometimes, ya know.
Me: ^___^
A/N 3: Be back soon! The next chapter will be in Rhys's POV again! Bye!
