I'm sorry that it took me so long to put this chapter up! I've been
procrastinating. *shame * Hey, hey! I was kind of busy. *not really * - _
-; An-anyway, um, moving on..
A Time for Action.Maybe
Cedric listened to Norman's story with growing disbelief and fascination. By the end of the tale, his jaw was aching from being open for at least half an hour.
"So the day after I talked to your sister, I decided I needed to see what was going on in the palace. I didn't mean to hide in here. It was just a coincidence, but when I realized I was in you Highness's room I thought: why not let the Prince tell me what's been going on? I was debating when you found me." Norman finished.
"Your mother.is a loon." Cedric finally managed. The very idea of Mari being hauled of by a crazed fairy was horrific! And maybe just a little funny.However, Cedric was too shocked to laugh at the moment.
"She's not a loon! She's just.Okay! She's off her rocker, but-I can't turn her in!" Norman, frustrated, grasped his head in his hands. That was true. Cedric wouldn't have been able to turn in his mother. He gave the boy a sympathetic pat on the shoulder.
"There, there. At least, now that we have all the facts we'll be able to think of a plan." Cedric frowned, as he began to think. Norman startled him out of his reverie.
"Your family has already sent out trackers, I suppose?"
"Yes. They wanted to go as well, but it would have drawn too much attention. I was planning on leaving tonight to look for her when you came along." Cedric almost sighed with relief knowing that his plan could now be modified.
"We need to get the Princess back in the palace fast! But." Norman trailed off.
"Don't worry. I'll figure out a way so that your mother won't get in trouble.somehow." Cedric couldn't believe he said this seeing as he had no say in treason matters.
"Thanks, but I was going to say that even if we get Mari back we've still got a problem. Everyone will pressure the Princess to say who kidnapped her. She can't just say she was magicked the whole time, because they'll probably put a truth potion on her anyway." Norman pointed out.
"By Camelot! I didn't even think of that!" Cedric frowned. As if the situation hadn't been difficult enough without further complications.
"I know. When I was planning by myself I ran into so many roadblocks. It's no different now, but your assistance might help. Now, that I think of it you could answer something for me." Norman's eyes lit up.
"What do you need?" Cedric asked.
"Is there a chance that there are any secret passageways-" Norman stopped as Cedric shook his head.
"All the ones I know of were sealed up long ago." Cedric voice was full of remorse. He wasn't as adventurous as Mari, but discovering anything in those corridors would have been fun.
"If only there was something we could use! Something that could cover up the fact that Her Highness was actually missing. Some place where she could have hidden in for days!" Norman mumbled.
"You're right. Those passageways would have been perfect."
"Can you think of anything else we can use, Your Majesty?"
"No. Everything Mari and I are around here is usually kept proper. We aren't allowed in abandoned places. Mari's always happy when we finally get to go outside.Outside!" This time, Cedric's eyes went wide.
"What, what?" Norman urged.
"Sir Norman, there's this magnificent tree in one of the courtyards that we usually visit. The very one she was climbing the day she got kidnapped! It's got a ditch right between the roots. Mari could definitely fit through it!" Cedric rushed on.
"That's exactly what we need!" Norman grinned. "Now all we have to do is inform Mari, and arrange it so she can come back as soo-" Norman was cut off as the door to Cedric's room was thrown open to reveal Mandy. Cedric's heart nearly stopped. He wondered how much she had heard.
"What's this now about Mari! Informing and arranging! Cedric and Cedric's little friend there, you have some explaining to do!" Mandy demanded slamming the door behind her, and placing the basket of laundry she'd held on the bed. Obviously she'd been there a little too long. Cedric and Norman gawked at each other.
"My-my name's Norman." Norman squeaked.
"He's a fairy." Cedric added unnecessarily.
"So I see." Mandy survived Norman's wings shrewdly. "Explain." Norman gave a nod, which clearly meant 'your turn'. Cedric tried to give a sheepish smile. Mandy did not return it.
"You see, what happened was . . ."
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I WILL update. I WILL update. Unfortunately, it will most likely be after Thanksgiving break. I'm really sry, but it's only because I probably won't have access to a computer. When I do get the next chapter up though, I'll try my hardest to make it worth you while! Thank you for your time and good night!
A Time for Action.Maybe
Cedric listened to Norman's story with growing disbelief and fascination. By the end of the tale, his jaw was aching from being open for at least half an hour.
"So the day after I talked to your sister, I decided I needed to see what was going on in the palace. I didn't mean to hide in here. It was just a coincidence, but when I realized I was in you Highness's room I thought: why not let the Prince tell me what's been going on? I was debating when you found me." Norman finished.
"Your mother.is a loon." Cedric finally managed. The very idea of Mari being hauled of by a crazed fairy was horrific! And maybe just a little funny.However, Cedric was too shocked to laugh at the moment.
"She's not a loon! She's just.Okay! She's off her rocker, but-I can't turn her in!" Norman, frustrated, grasped his head in his hands. That was true. Cedric wouldn't have been able to turn in his mother. He gave the boy a sympathetic pat on the shoulder.
"There, there. At least, now that we have all the facts we'll be able to think of a plan." Cedric frowned, as he began to think. Norman startled him out of his reverie.
"Your family has already sent out trackers, I suppose?"
"Yes. They wanted to go as well, but it would have drawn too much attention. I was planning on leaving tonight to look for her when you came along." Cedric almost sighed with relief knowing that his plan could now be modified.
"We need to get the Princess back in the palace fast! But." Norman trailed off.
"Don't worry. I'll figure out a way so that your mother won't get in trouble.somehow." Cedric couldn't believe he said this seeing as he had no say in treason matters.
"Thanks, but I was going to say that even if we get Mari back we've still got a problem. Everyone will pressure the Princess to say who kidnapped her. She can't just say she was magicked the whole time, because they'll probably put a truth potion on her anyway." Norman pointed out.
"By Camelot! I didn't even think of that!" Cedric frowned. As if the situation hadn't been difficult enough without further complications.
"I know. When I was planning by myself I ran into so many roadblocks. It's no different now, but your assistance might help. Now, that I think of it you could answer something for me." Norman's eyes lit up.
"What do you need?" Cedric asked.
"Is there a chance that there are any secret passageways-" Norman stopped as Cedric shook his head.
"All the ones I know of were sealed up long ago." Cedric voice was full of remorse. He wasn't as adventurous as Mari, but discovering anything in those corridors would have been fun.
"If only there was something we could use! Something that could cover up the fact that Her Highness was actually missing. Some place where she could have hidden in for days!" Norman mumbled.
"You're right. Those passageways would have been perfect."
"Can you think of anything else we can use, Your Majesty?"
"No. Everything Mari and I are around here is usually kept proper. We aren't allowed in abandoned places. Mari's always happy when we finally get to go outside.Outside!" This time, Cedric's eyes went wide.
"What, what?" Norman urged.
"Sir Norman, there's this magnificent tree in one of the courtyards that we usually visit. The very one she was climbing the day she got kidnapped! It's got a ditch right between the roots. Mari could definitely fit through it!" Cedric rushed on.
"That's exactly what we need!" Norman grinned. "Now all we have to do is inform Mari, and arrange it so she can come back as soo-" Norman was cut off as the door to Cedric's room was thrown open to reveal Mandy. Cedric's heart nearly stopped. He wondered how much she had heard.
"What's this now about Mari! Informing and arranging! Cedric and Cedric's little friend there, you have some explaining to do!" Mandy demanded slamming the door behind her, and placing the basket of laundry she'd held on the bed. Obviously she'd been there a little too long. Cedric and Norman gawked at each other.
"My-my name's Norman." Norman squeaked.
"He's a fairy." Cedric added unnecessarily.
"So I see." Mandy survived Norman's wings shrewdly. "Explain." Norman gave a nod, which clearly meant 'your turn'. Cedric tried to give a sheepish smile. Mandy did not return it.
"You see, what happened was . . ."
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I WILL update. I WILL update. Unfortunately, it will most likely be after Thanksgiving break. I'm really sry, but it's only because I probably won't have access to a computer. When I do get the next chapter up though, I'll try my hardest to make it worth you while! Thank you for your time and good night!