Ok, from now on I'm just going to start the story, unless something like the rating changes. Does anyone actually read the summary and disclaimer for each chapter anyway?
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Last time:
"That's Prince Jonathan, lads."
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Alex quickly bowed before the crown prince. Alanna, not as quickly, followed the suet. "I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, Your highness."
'Gods,' thought Alanna 'I'm never going to get this decorum thing down. How does he do it?'
"It was no misunderstanding, Ralon is no gentleman." The prince looked at Alanna kindly. "And what's your name, firehair?"
"Alan of Trebond, your highness."
"And you?"
"I am Alex of Malagentia, Your highness."
"I don't remember seeing your famlies at court."
When Alanna couldn't answer, Alex took up the reigns. "It's our fathers, your highness. His doesn't like court and mine usually doesn't know I exist."
"Do you like court, Alan of Trebond?"
"I'm not sure, your highness. I may be able to tell you in a couple of days."
"I look forward to your views." There was a slight twinkle in his eyes. "Have you met the others?"
With royal permission given, the other boys all tried to introduce themselves at once. The large boy who had given her Jonathan's name was Raoul of Goldenlake. Alex of Tirragen also flanked the Prince. Gareth, or Gary, of Naxen, was the Dukes don. Raoul's shy blonde shadow was Francis of Nond. There were 10 others besides these four, but they, and the prince, were their leaders.
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I could end it, but I still have 20 minutes left.
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While the boys were introducing themselves, Alexia studied the Prince. Tall, with black hair and blue eyes. His nose las strait and slightly hooked. As she waited for the introductions to be finished, her attention was drawn to two others. Raoul, well, he would become what every girl in the convent would dream of marrying. For now though, he was just a little boy who wanted to have fun.
But the blonde boy, Francis of Nond, there was…something…there. Not unlike what she felt with Rupert. A feeling of recognition that she couldn't really explain. O well, she'd have to look into it. Maybe his family had visited once.
"Now," said the Prince "Who will sponsor our newest members?" several boys raised their hands. "Gary, you take Alan in hand, and Raoul, could you watch out for Alex?"
Alex and Alanna bowed politely, and a bell rang.
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Ok, class is almost over, so I'm going to respond to my wonderful reviewers.
Tanydwr: I love you. I worship the ground you walk on. Will you marry me? Lots of questions, and I'll tell you this: It will all unfold in time.
Lady Cosmo: I'm going to try to bring Will and Xand in, but they won't be their own charactors.
Blackbeltchic: Ok, yes, don't fix my spelling, concentrate on the story instead, We need to talk to jake about going on's. (SvsC)
k-chan: I apriciate your opinion.
Sulis Minerva: thanks, I'll take you up on that when the chapters get a bit longer.
Thankies!!