Eternal Moon Shire
Chapter 7: There's nothing going on….
After dinner, Fiona and Moonbay had retired the dinning room and went into the guest room, leaving Van to eat the rest of his meal alone.
Fiona: This is such a lovely kingdom you have.
Moonbay: Thanks. I really love it to, I wouldn't trade the world for this Empire. I love it and it's people so much, and in return, they respect me.
Fiona smiled and was silent.
Moonbay: Is there something wrong?
Fiona: No, it's just that….you've changed.
Moonbay smiled and laughed a little.
Moonbay: That's exactly what Dr. D said when he came over to visit.
Fiona: Yes, and it's true. This must be the surprise he said. That we would come and find you to be the Empress.
Fiona: Who would have known huh?
Fiona: Yeah, well, I guess we should of known by the name. The "Moon" Shire. And your name is Moonbay. I should have known.
Moonbay: Yeah, I guess so.
Fiona: You've changed. You seem to be more mature, yet, you're still the same Moonbay I know….
Moonbay: Thank you Fiona. That means a lot to me. You see, no one here really knows me, and I'm glad that you and Van are here to protect our Empire.
Fiona: We wouldn't have it any other way!
Moonbay: That's wonderful. It seems to me that you two haven't changed at all….
Fiona: (smiles) Yes, I guess we are still the same old Van and Fiona!
Moonbay: Great! I wouldn't have it any other way!
They smiled and walked down the Hallway and into the guest room. Fiona found it to be very large and lovely, surrounded by many paintings.
Moonbay: Common, sit down.
Fiona: Yes.
Moonbay: So, what have you and Van been up to? Hmmmmm?
Fiona: Umm…Um…..
Moonbay continued with her questioning look while Fiona blushed with embarrassment. Just when Fiona thought things couldn't get worse, she was saved. Alma came in requesting the Empress.
Alma: Your majesty, I have a call from the Emperor of the Dishon Empire. He wishes to speak to you.
Moonbay: Oh, yes! The emperor of Dishon! He called yesterday to ask for some flowers for his wedding! Tell him I will be right there.
Alma: Yes your majesty.
Moonbay: Fiona, I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere!
Fiona: Uh…yeah.
Moonbay and Alma left the room, leaving Fiona by herself. Fiona looked around the rooms and scanned all the marvelous paintings. But one particular one seemed to catch her eye.
Fiona: What is that?
She walked closer. It was a picture of a man. Next to it, was a picture of women, who she found out, was Moonbay. But she still couldn't distinguish who the man in the portrait to the left was. She then walked closer.
Fiona: It can't be…Irvine?
She moved in closer and touched the painting. She squinted her eyes.
Fiona: Yes! It's him. But why would there be a portrait of Irvine here? And why is he dressed in those clothes?
She then noticed some writing on a plank at the bottom of the painting.
Fiona: Huh? What's this?
She moved in closer and began to read. It read:
"This is dedicated to the Emperor of the Moon Shire Empire. May his reign with the Empress bring piece and prosperity for years to come."
Fiona: What? This was dated 3 years ago…. Emperor?
Just then Moonbay walked into the room.
Moonbay: Fiona? Oh, there you are.
Fiona turned around. Moonbay walked closer to her.
Moonbay: What are you doing out of your seat.
Fiona: I just wanted to see the paintings, that's all.
Moonbay: Oh, well, I hope you like them. There's many funny stories to some of these stories, believe me!
Fiona: Moonbay, could you tell me the story behind this painitng?
Moonbay: Oh? Which one?
Fiona: Tell me….Tell me the story behind this one.
Fiona moved away and pointed to the painting of Irvine. Moonbay's smile then turned to one of a frown. She turned her head away and looked to the ground.
Fiona: Moonbay? Why is there a picture of Irvine here?
Moonbay: ……Fiona, I really don't—
Fiona: Why does it say Emperor? Was Irvine the Emperor of the Moon Shire?
Moonbay: …..yes…..
Fiona: But…..how?
Moonbay: He was the Emperor of the Shire Empire….
Fiona: Oh, yes, Alma told us the story.
Moonbay: Yes, but even though he was the Emperor, our reuniting was only temporary. We only joined for a short time to look like a big empire, so we wouldn't get attacked by bandits or anything. We didn't mean to have it last forever…just temporary……..
Fiona: But, it didn't work out did it?
Moonbay: ……No. Our people joined a liking towards each other. They all got along so well. We couldn't just separate them….I wouldn't forgive myself If I tore away all they had worked for. So….
Fiona: You decided to get –
Moonbay: Yes. It was the only way that we could make our reuntionn of the empires permanent. We both really didn't mind….you see…..it was all for the good of the….
Fiona: For the good of the empire? Is that why you got married?
Moonbay: ………We never got married…..
Fiona: What? But I thought—
Moonbay: On our wedding, the Empire was attacked. When I woke up, Irvine was gone. The Empire was partly in ruin. But the destruction was fixable, but what I found out wasn't.
Fiona: No. Irvine isn't…he's not….
Moonbay: No. He was seen traveling with the Mur Bandits and seen taking part in some of their foul play. I couldn't believe it. I just couldn't. After all we were through….Why would he?…..
Fiona: Moonbay…..
Moonbay: He was banned from ever stepping foot on the Empire again…….It wasn't my idea, you must believe me Fiona!
Moonbay took hold of Fiona's hands and began to cry.
Moonbay: You must believe me! I would never betray him….but….the empire….
Fiona: Yes Moonbay, I understand. The empire means a great deal to you to. I understand.
Moonbay: Thank you. But please, Fiona, you can't tell Van about this. If you do, you know him, he will only try to fix things, but this cant be fixed….
Fiona: ……
Moonbay: Please, promise.
Fiona: I promise.
Moonbay: Thankyou.
Fiona: Moonbay?…..Was there anything going on between you and Irvine?
Moonbay turned around and hung her head low. She hid tears that streamed down her face away from Fiona.
Fiona: Moonbay?
Moonbay: ….There's, there's nothing going on…..
And she turned and walked out of the room. Moonbay quickly ran to her room and threw herself onto her bed and cried into her pillow.
Moonbay: ….Irvine…..
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Irvine: Moonbay!!!
James: Irvine! Wake up!!!
Irvine: Huh? It—it—was all just a dream….
James: ……..her again……
Irvine: What?
James: It's nothing.
James got up and left the room.
James: Better hurry up. I will wake all the others for the meeting. You do have a plan don't you?
Irvine: Yeah…yeah…..
James: …….
He snickered and walked out, leaving Irvine alone. He sat there, sweaty looking at his palm which was still trembling.
Irvine: It, it was only a dream….but, it seemed so real…….
Voice: Irvine….
Irvine: Huh?
He looked around the room, nothing. He then felt a cold chill.
Irvine: Who are you?
Voice: Irvine….come back…..come back……Irvine: ….Moonbay?
*******************TO BE CONTINUED***************
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