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Chap 2 :Final Choice
Karina
'thinking' "speaking"
The red headed woman pulled tightly on the fine leather straps of her horse's girth, pleased with the strength of her muscles as they flexed in stocky arms. Her mind wandered aimlessly as she looped the reins of Moonlight's mane, a color rivalling the stars. Moonlight, my dear girl, we've been through a lot haven't we She thought grimly letting out a tiresome sigh. Even your getting old, your knees weaker. Alanna smiled, her stead would be sent into a pasture soon and Darkmoon the son of Moonlight and Darkness would be ready to ride. 'Even you have a child, you're a fine mother.Would I be?.... Oh shut up Alanna, settling down's made you soft. Years ago you would a gaffed at the thought of children, then again things have changed. 'Tired of the restless arguing of her mind Alanna turned Moonlight swiftly towards Pirate's Swoop, its bleak towers silhouetted sharply against the blushing horizon.
George wasn't in his office as usual, paper strewn about in a blanketing mass, nor was he in the kitchen flirting with the new maids, to the great embarrassment of his victim but quite entertaining to him. Instead he was sitting quietly on the battered coast, the spray of angry waves soaking his breeches. "Laddybuck!"Alanna's mellow voice hollered, competing with the rhythmic pounding of water on rock. "What is this , a lovely young lady calling my name?" George turned, his mouth spreading into a mischievous smile that lit his eyes.Alanna marched forward , her eyebrow tilted in mockery , reaching up to give her husband a deliberate slap on his shoulder before wrapping her arms snugly around his neck."O, Madame, really I'm a married man. How I wish to frolic with you along the beach, but alas the risk is too great and my wife would surely find out" "I'm sure she would!" Alanna taunted, enjoying the feeling of George's thick arms wrapped around her waist. Her smile fading slightly she took he husbands callused hand in her own and forced the inevitable words from her mouth" George, we have to talk". "Is something wrong lady love" His face was concerned, and it twisted Alanna's heart to see him so. "Yes and no." she stopped nervously and took a breath "You see I've been, well thinking umm, well about having children. But I'm really not sure. You see I don't know if I'd be a good parent, were both gone so often I just don't want to end up like my father." George pulled His wife back into his arms, breathing in the sent of her copper curls as he sat down, Alanna curled beside him"Alanna, you will be a great mother, and the other things can always be worked out. I know you'll make the right decision when you're ready to." "Thank you love. You will be a great father I'm sure of it." The Lioness leaned over and planted a peck neatly on her husband's whiskered face ."George , do you remember that time in port Caynn , after my first summer with the Bazhir when I found out about Josiane." "Yes , why" "It's just this reminds me of it , without the tears . You're always there to talk to" George cleared his throat suggestively"Dearest, I'm not sure if you remember the whole event, but as I remember talking was one of the minor things we did." Letting out a gleeful chuckle Alanna jumped up from George's embrace before running off with a shout "Except that time you didn't have to chase me!"
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A couple of Days later the couple's diner was interrupted by the panting breath of a guard running into the dinning hall. His voice a quivering with panic "Lady, the village to the east, it's being attacked by raiders. They need you to bring out some men."Alanna jumped from her seat turning to the servant behind her. "Please go fetch my chain mail quickly and get one of the spare's saddled!" After a few hurried preparations Alanna and a group of 40 men at arms were gathered by the gate. Alanna rode to the rear of troupes leaning down to give George a parting kiss, which raised a few hollers and calls from the men. "George, I've made a decision."She whispered gently into his ear. Reaching into to her pocket she pulled out a trinket and slipped it into the Baron's pocket before winking and trotting to the head of her company "We ride men!"
George watched worriedly as his wife rode into the landscape, the small heard of men tagging behind her. Reaching into his shirt he pulled out the gift from his wife, in the hollow created by his hand layed Alanna's pregnancy charm.
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Chap 2 :Final Choice
Karina
'thinking' "speaking"
The red headed woman pulled tightly on the fine leather straps of her horse's girth, pleased with the strength of her muscles as they flexed in stocky arms. Her mind wandered aimlessly as she looped the reins of Moonlight's mane, a color rivalling the stars. Moonlight, my dear girl, we've been through a lot haven't we She thought grimly letting out a tiresome sigh. Even your getting old, your knees weaker. Alanna smiled, her stead would be sent into a pasture soon and Darkmoon the son of Moonlight and Darkness would be ready to ride. 'Even you have a child, you're a fine mother.Would I be?.... Oh shut up Alanna, settling down's made you soft. Years ago you would a gaffed at the thought of children, then again things have changed. 'Tired of the restless arguing of her mind Alanna turned Moonlight swiftly towards Pirate's Swoop, its bleak towers silhouetted sharply against the blushing horizon.
George wasn't in his office as usual, paper strewn about in a blanketing mass, nor was he in the kitchen flirting with the new maids, to the great embarrassment of his victim but quite entertaining to him. Instead he was sitting quietly on the battered coast, the spray of angry waves soaking his breeches. "Laddybuck!"Alanna's mellow voice hollered, competing with the rhythmic pounding of water on rock. "What is this , a lovely young lady calling my name?" George turned, his mouth spreading into a mischievous smile that lit his eyes.Alanna marched forward , her eyebrow tilted in mockery , reaching up to give her husband a deliberate slap on his shoulder before wrapping her arms snugly around his neck."O, Madame, really I'm a married man. How I wish to frolic with you along the beach, but alas the risk is too great and my wife would surely find out" "I'm sure she would!" Alanna taunted, enjoying the feeling of George's thick arms wrapped around her waist. Her smile fading slightly she took he husbands callused hand in her own and forced the inevitable words from her mouth" George, we have to talk". "Is something wrong lady love" His face was concerned, and it twisted Alanna's heart to see him so. "Yes and no." she stopped nervously and took a breath "You see I've been, well thinking umm, well about having children. But I'm really not sure. You see I don't know if I'd be a good parent, were both gone so often I just don't want to end up like my father." George pulled His wife back into his arms, breathing in the sent of her copper curls as he sat down, Alanna curled beside him"Alanna, you will be a great mother, and the other things can always be worked out. I know you'll make the right decision when you're ready to." "Thank you love. You will be a great father I'm sure of it." The Lioness leaned over and planted a peck neatly on her husband's whiskered face ."George , do you remember that time in port Caynn , after my first summer with the Bazhir when I found out about Josiane." "Yes , why" "It's just this reminds me of it , without the tears . You're always there to talk to" George cleared his throat suggestively"Dearest, I'm not sure if you remember the whole event, but as I remember talking was one of the minor things we did." Letting out a gleeful chuckle Alanna jumped up from George's embrace before running off with a shout "Except that time you didn't have to chase me!"
??????????????????????????????
A couple of Days later the couple's diner was interrupted by the panting breath of a guard running into the dinning hall. His voice a quivering with panic "Lady, the village to the east, it's being attacked by raiders. They need you to bring out some men."Alanna jumped from her seat turning to the servant behind her. "Please go fetch my chain mail quickly and get one of the spare's saddled!" After a few hurried preparations Alanna and a group of 40 men at arms were gathered by the gate. Alanna rode to the rear of troupes leaning down to give George a parting kiss, which raised a few hollers and calls from the men. "George, I've made a decision."She whispered gently into his ear. Reaching into to her pocket she pulled out a trinket and slipped it into the Baron's pocket before winking and trotting to the head of her company "We ride men!"
George watched worriedly as his wife rode into the landscape, the small heard of men tagging behind her. Reaching into his shirt he pulled out the gift from his wife, in the hollow created by his hand layed Alanna's pregnancy charm.
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