A.N Hey, guess what! I went to see Tammy on Saturday! It was sooo cool and it kicked me into writing again! *cheers for Tammy*
Disclaimer: I do not own anything you recognise. Period. End of discussion.
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"Mother?" It was Alianne.
Jon and Alanna quietly got out of the tub and put their clothes back on. Alanna opened the door and walked out, leaving Jon to hope that Alianne didn't have to use the bathroom.
"Alianne?" Alanna said.
"Mother, there you are. I was looking for you. We're going to begin making plans now." Alianne took a look at her mother's unappropriate dress. "Mother, let me pick out some clothes for you." She went to the bureau.
"You don't need to. I can manage," Alanna said hurriedly.
"You just don't want me to pick out your clothes because you know I'll pick out a dress."
"Yes, you're right."
"Well, you have to look nice because we are planning this all out with the King," Alianne said. She paused before speaking again. "Mother, you didn't seem pleased that I wanted to marry the King's son. Why?"
"Well, Alianne, the reason is that........." Alanna searched for an answer, but couldn't find one.
"You were very close with King Jonathan at one time, weren't you?"
"Yes, I was."
"What happened?"
"He put Keladry of Mindelan on probation, that's what," Alanna said, glad that she had been upset about that before.
Inside the bathroom, Jonathan swore loudly as he fell the ground. He had tripped while putting his pants on.
"What was that?" Alianne said, walking over to the bathroom.
Alanna quickly grabbed Alianne's shoulder. "Alianne, dear, could you pick out a beautiful dress for me? You have such taste. I want to look nice so that I can impress King Jonathan," Alanna lied.
"Oh, all right." Alianne walked back to the bureau and looked around for a pretty dress.
"Here's one." Alianne pulled out a mint green dress. The neckline was a little low for Alanna's taste, but it was beautiful with white lace on the sleeves.
"It's beautiful," Alanna said, staring at it. "I didn't even know I had it."
"Father had it made for you for when you and Father celebrated your 20th anniversary.
Don't you remember?" Alianne asked.
Alanna couldn't remember. She hardly remembered her anniversaries for they were overshadowed by other things: Raiders, bandits, immortals, Scanra. So many other things had come between her and George.
"No, I don't," Alanna said sadly.
Alianne nodded. "Here, put it on in the bathroom."
Alanna took the dress and walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
"Alanna, what's happening?" Jon asked softly.
"Alianne picked out a dress for me to wear to impress you. Now turn around," she ordered.
"But," Jon began.
"Turn around."
He turned around.
Alanna pulled off her nightgown once more. She pulled the dress over her head. It fit her almost perfectly. It was a little tight, but it would do. She reached her arms back to tie it and couldn't reach. "Jon?"
"What?"
"Could you turn around and tie this for me?" she asked.
He turned around and found the strings. "You really need to learn to reach back here." He tied the strings.
"Thanks." Alanna walked out of the bathroom, closing the door.
"There's someone in there, isn't there?" Alianne accused.
"What?"
"I heard you and a man talking in there and it sure doesn't sound like Father," Alianne said.
"Well, there is no man in the bathing room," Alanna lied. She mentally slapped herself for saying such a cliche line that she knew Alianne would be able to see right through.
Alianne looked suspicious. She walked over to the bathing room door. Alanna stopped in front of her.
"I need shoes, Ali," Alanna said.
"Fine. Mother, you have to learn how to do this yourself." Ali ran to the shoe drawer and pulled out a pair of shoes: mint green with 2 inch heels. They were too high for Alanna's taste, but they were probably the only pair that would match the dress. She slipped them on.
"Let's go!" Alanna walked to the door and turned, waiting for Alianne. Ali wasn't there. The bathing room door was open! Alanna ran to the room and said, "Ali, I can explain."
The room was empty of people except for Alanna and Alianne. "You can explain what?" Alianne asked suspiciously.
"Why the.....uh...floor is wet. Yes, I was taking a warm bath with too much water and it spilled. Hehe," Alanna unskillfully lied. Alanna noticed the window, which opened to allow air to enter on hot days, was flapping, hitting the walls of the outer part of the palace.
"Whatever, Mother," Alianne said, dismissing the lie.
Alanna and Alianne walked to the door out into the corridor.
Outside the window, Jonathan breathed a sigh of relief as the two women left the bathing room.
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This was a pretty useless chapter except for me to yet again express Alanna's relations with her daughter. Also, it explained Alanna's relationship with George. REVIEW!
Thanks to:
Scarlet Mage: Thanks! I'm glad you like my fluff. You know, I can't right suspense or action or anghst (sp??) but I CAN write FLUFF and HUMOR! Hee!
alissa: Of course it will stay A/J. I LOOOOVE A/J. You know, at the book signing I went to someone called Jon stupid, but Tammy was like, "Jon was not stupid. He just let his hormone get the best of him." Poor Jon.
hyperchick88: They SHOULD know better, but those darn hormones got in the way. They are both ONLY like in their middle to late 30s. (See above) So.....
Squire Akela Of King's Reach: Well, Squire Akela, when this story was in the thought process, it was meant to be A/J from the start. I was trying to figure out what would happen if Alanna and Jon's kids wanted to get married, but then Alanna and Jon fell in love again. So, there you go. And blame the hormones. See above.
Lady Katherine: Well, I have no immediate plans, but never fear, as long as I am writing, there will be A/J stories. Though, I was asked to write a Daine and Numair one. I'll have to think of a pairing that is not overused. NEVER FEAR, MORE SHALL BE HERE! (I made that up myself!)
queenofilangees: There's nothing wrong with that. The fic doesn't pay very much attention to Alianne and Liam except for wedding plans. It's mostly about Alanna and Jon. My fave pairing. I value my readers opinions. If you like something, TELL! I wanna know!
White-wolf: Well, they could ALL get what they want. I haven't decided yet. If I think too much on the future of a fic, then I forget the details I need at the present state of a fic, so I try not to think too deeply ahead. Remember, Alanna and George and Myles and Eleni. *grins evilly*
Lady Lucy A/J 4ever: YAY! STEAMY! *grins evilly* It was the hormones, I tell you! See the top part of thank yous. There is much on hormones up there. And I did pick the rating up, PG-13. I read this fic that I think was PG-13 and was it EVER steamy. I mean, *shudders* it was REALLY REALLY scary.
Lai: Jon and Alanna did get in a fight. You see, Alanna kept her kids away from court. I don't know. The kids knew each other when they were little, but then they grew up and never really saw each other much.
bblond07: I don't get blonde jokes from my guy friend. He always thought I was brunette until I set him straight. *mumbles* Boys! My parents tell me to create brunette jokes. My dad's blonde and my mom is dark brown.
Lady Arianna: I love shocking people! It makes my day! Yay! I love your ending. Maybe a rogue griffin will appear out of no where on two unsuspecting people having a chat about life.....hint hint *cough* George, Thayet *cough cough*
Lady Tarillyn: Alianne knows that Liam is a prince. She may be blonde, but she's not stupid. She knows how Alanna feels about her family being royalty, so Alianne didn't want to tell her. Besides, Alianne knew her mom would dismiss Liam before she'd even met him if she knew he was Jon's son. Alanna's still mad at Jon for the Kel-thing.
Cami of Queenscove: Thank goodness you've warmed up to him again! Thanks, I try to be believable, though it rarely happens. There's smuttier, and it's still PG-13. HA!
Sir/Lady Loose-Associations: Good! Because I do too!
Jossie: I know! The flirty cuteness is food for the fluffers soul. I am so glad you feel that way. I find deep, strong love boring to write. I like cute fluffy love. It's easy to write because it's kind of easy to fluffify little things. Thanks so much! Of course, A/J will be in here! I LOOOOOOOOVE A/J!
jo: I try to be funny!
Rae: LET ME JOIN! *joins group of people hugging the A/J pairing* Thanks!
Lady of the Shadows: Thank you so much!
Chopstix*: You have to learn to wait with me. I write so many different fics at once and I sometimes have to stop writing because I fall out of the groove. Yes, I have a groove. Don't be scared. I can't let you scare my groove cause then I'll have to stop writing so that I can calm it down and then I won't be able to write for a LOOONG time.
Keita: Thank you sooo much! That's a very nice to say! I feel VERY honored to make A/G people like A/J for that fic. I seem to do that a lot.
Lady-Atalanta: I don't know about George. Usually when I put him in, I have the sudden urge to kill him. Read some of my other fics, he dies, or is made fun of, or is insulted in some way. So, if you want George to live, don't ask me to put him in.
LilVioletPrincess: I was horrible at timing. I admit it. *beats self* Owie....
Please review. I love it when people review. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
I am going to ask for 110 reviews for this chapter. I know it seems like a lot, but I know you can do it!!
Lady Alanna Salmalin of Conte, the Queen of Fluff
Disclaimer: I do not own anything you recognise. Period. End of discussion.
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"Mother?" It was Alianne.
Jon and Alanna quietly got out of the tub and put their clothes back on. Alanna opened the door and walked out, leaving Jon to hope that Alianne didn't have to use the bathroom.
"Alianne?" Alanna said.
"Mother, there you are. I was looking for you. We're going to begin making plans now." Alianne took a look at her mother's unappropriate dress. "Mother, let me pick out some clothes for you." She went to the bureau.
"You don't need to. I can manage," Alanna said hurriedly.
"You just don't want me to pick out your clothes because you know I'll pick out a dress."
"Yes, you're right."
"Well, you have to look nice because we are planning this all out with the King," Alianne said. She paused before speaking again. "Mother, you didn't seem pleased that I wanted to marry the King's son. Why?"
"Well, Alianne, the reason is that........." Alanna searched for an answer, but couldn't find one.
"You were very close with King Jonathan at one time, weren't you?"
"Yes, I was."
"What happened?"
"He put Keladry of Mindelan on probation, that's what," Alanna said, glad that she had been upset about that before.
Inside the bathroom, Jonathan swore loudly as he fell the ground. He had tripped while putting his pants on.
"What was that?" Alianne said, walking over to the bathroom.
Alanna quickly grabbed Alianne's shoulder. "Alianne, dear, could you pick out a beautiful dress for me? You have such taste. I want to look nice so that I can impress King Jonathan," Alanna lied.
"Oh, all right." Alianne walked back to the bureau and looked around for a pretty dress.
"Here's one." Alianne pulled out a mint green dress. The neckline was a little low for Alanna's taste, but it was beautiful with white lace on the sleeves.
"It's beautiful," Alanna said, staring at it. "I didn't even know I had it."
"Father had it made for you for when you and Father celebrated your 20th anniversary.
Don't you remember?" Alianne asked.
Alanna couldn't remember. She hardly remembered her anniversaries for they were overshadowed by other things: Raiders, bandits, immortals, Scanra. So many other things had come between her and George.
"No, I don't," Alanna said sadly.
Alianne nodded. "Here, put it on in the bathroom."
Alanna took the dress and walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
"Alanna, what's happening?" Jon asked softly.
"Alianne picked out a dress for me to wear to impress you. Now turn around," she ordered.
"But," Jon began.
"Turn around."
He turned around.
Alanna pulled off her nightgown once more. She pulled the dress over her head. It fit her almost perfectly. It was a little tight, but it would do. She reached her arms back to tie it and couldn't reach. "Jon?"
"What?"
"Could you turn around and tie this for me?" she asked.
He turned around and found the strings. "You really need to learn to reach back here." He tied the strings.
"Thanks." Alanna walked out of the bathroom, closing the door.
"There's someone in there, isn't there?" Alianne accused.
"What?"
"I heard you and a man talking in there and it sure doesn't sound like Father," Alianne said.
"Well, there is no man in the bathing room," Alanna lied. She mentally slapped herself for saying such a cliche line that she knew Alianne would be able to see right through.
Alianne looked suspicious. She walked over to the bathing room door. Alanna stopped in front of her.
"I need shoes, Ali," Alanna said.
"Fine. Mother, you have to learn how to do this yourself." Ali ran to the shoe drawer and pulled out a pair of shoes: mint green with 2 inch heels. They were too high for Alanna's taste, but they were probably the only pair that would match the dress. She slipped them on.
"Let's go!" Alanna walked to the door and turned, waiting for Alianne. Ali wasn't there. The bathing room door was open! Alanna ran to the room and said, "Ali, I can explain."
The room was empty of people except for Alanna and Alianne. "You can explain what?" Alianne asked suspiciously.
"Why the.....uh...floor is wet. Yes, I was taking a warm bath with too much water and it spilled. Hehe," Alanna unskillfully lied. Alanna noticed the window, which opened to allow air to enter on hot days, was flapping, hitting the walls of the outer part of the palace.
"Whatever, Mother," Alianne said, dismissing the lie.
Alanna and Alianne walked to the door out into the corridor.
Outside the window, Jonathan breathed a sigh of relief as the two women left the bathing room.
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This was a pretty useless chapter except for me to yet again express Alanna's relations with her daughter. Also, it explained Alanna's relationship with George. REVIEW!
Thanks to:
Scarlet Mage: Thanks! I'm glad you like my fluff. You know, I can't right suspense or action or anghst (sp??) but I CAN write FLUFF and HUMOR! Hee!
alissa: Of course it will stay A/J. I LOOOOVE A/J. You know, at the book signing I went to someone called Jon stupid, but Tammy was like, "Jon was not stupid. He just let his hormone get the best of him." Poor Jon.
hyperchick88: They SHOULD know better, but those darn hormones got in the way. They are both ONLY like in their middle to late 30s. (See above) So.....
Squire Akela Of King's Reach: Well, Squire Akela, when this story was in the thought process, it was meant to be A/J from the start. I was trying to figure out what would happen if Alanna and Jon's kids wanted to get married, but then Alanna and Jon fell in love again. So, there you go. And blame the hormones. See above.
Lady Katherine: Well, I have no immediate plans, but never fear, as long as I am writing, there will be A/J stories. Though, I was asked to write a Daine and Numair one. I'll have to think of a pairing that is not overused. NEVER FEAR, MORE SHALL BE HERE! (I made that up myself!)
queenofilangees: There's nothing wrong with that. The fic doesn't pay very much attention to Alianne and Liam except for wedding plans. It's mostly about Alanna and Jon. My fave pairing. I value my readers opinions. If you like something, TELL! I wanna know!
White-wolf: Well, they could ALL get what they want. I haven't decided yet. If I think too much on the future of a fic, then I forget the details I need at the present state of a fic, so I try not to think too deeply ahead. Remember, Alanna and George and Myles and Eleni. *grins evilly*
Lady Lucy A/J 4ever: YAY! STEAMY! *grins evilly* It was the hormones, I tell you! See the top part of thank yous. There is much on hormones up there. And I did pick the rating up, PG-13. I read this fic that I think was PG-13 and was it EVER steamy. I mean, *shudders* it was REALLY REALLY scary.
Lai: Jon and Alanna did get in a fight. You see, Alanna kept her kids away from court. I don't know. The kids knew each other when they were little, but then they grew up and never really saw each other much.
bblond07: I don't get blonde jokes from my guy friend. He always thought I was brunette until I set him straight. *mumbles* Boys! My parents tell me to create brunette jokes. My dad's blonde and my mom is dark brown.
Lady Arianna: I love shocking people! It makes my day! Yay! I love your ending. Maybe a rogue griffin will appear out of no where on two unsuspecting people having a chat about life.....hint hint *cough* George, Thayet *cough cough*
Lady Tarillyn: Alianne knows that Liam is a prince. She may be blonde, but she's not stupid. She knows how Alanna feels about her family being royalty, so Alianne didn't want to tell her. Besides, Alianne knew her mom would dismiss Liam before she'd even met him if she knew he was Jon's son. Alanna's still mad at Jon for the Kel-thing.
Cami of Queenscove: Thank goodness you've warmed up to him again! Thanks, I try to be believable, though it rarely happens. There's smuttier, and it's still PG-13. HA!
Sir/Lady Loose-Associations: Good! Because I do too!
Jossie: I know! The flirty cuteness is food for the fluffers soul. I am so glad you feel that way. I find deep, strong love boring to write. I like cute fluffy love. It's easy to write because it's kind of easy to fluffify little things. Thanks so much! Of course, A/J will be in here! I LOOOOOOOOVE A/J!
jo: I try to be funny!
Rae: LET ME JOIN! *joins group of people hugging the A/J pairing* Thanks!
Lady of the Shadows: Thank you so much!
Chopstix*: You have to learn to wait with me. I write so many different fics at once and I sometimes have to stop writing because I fall out of the groove. Yes, I have a groove. Don't be scared. I can't let you scare my groove cause then I'll have to stop writing so that I can calm it down and then I won't be able to write for a LOOONG time.
Keita: Thank you sooo much! That's a very nice to say! I feel VERY honored to make A/G people like A/J for that fic. I seem to do that a lot.
Lady-Atalanta: I don't know about George. Usually when I put him in, I have the sudden urge to kill him. Read some of my other fics, he dies, or is made fun of, or is insulted in some way. So, if you want George to live, don't ask me to put him in.
LilVioletPrincess: I was horrible at timing. I admit it. *beats self* Owie....
Please review. I love it when people review. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
I am going to ask for 110 reviews for this chapter. I know it seems like a lot, but I know you can do it!!
Lady Alanna Salmalin of Conte, the Queen of Fluff