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Ya so I was reading through this when I realized that the time frames are completely unrealistic and all. So if you want something realistic than you should probably read something else! B/c this is what I want it to be. I also completely forgot about Faithful, so he might pop up sometime.
**Chapter 5**
Myles woke with a terrible throbbing in his head, this wasn't unusual for him he was very fond of drink and knew the consequences could be miserable. No matter how many times he woke up miserable it would never convince him that he should ease down on the drink. Drinking was a way of life.
Before he had left Corus, he had taken some of Alanna's amazing medicine for hangovers along with him. As he fumbled through his bags it was increasingly hard to focus and look for the bottle. Finally after much work he produced it out of the bottom of his saddlebag.
There are some days where one wakes up and is completely out of it, nothing makes sense and there is no motivation. For Myles of Olau this was one of those days, and with the headache still present he decided that him and Goody would take today easy. As far as he was concerned Thayet and Buri must have been relatively safe considering that people were still looking for them in Port Caynn.
He stayed in the city till late afternoon when he finally decided that it would be best to continue his search. Goody trotted slowly up the coast as Myles rested enjoying the scenery, it was nearing sunset and the rays of the sun were glazing off the ocean. This gave Myles time to think, but he couldn't get his mind off Corus.
'I wonder how Eleni is doing? She is all alone at my house I suspect she will enjoy her time there. Her calm nature amazes me, just the other day some of George's friends came in and they were horribly injured. She just kept her head and tended their wounds.'
'Alanna, my dear adopted daughter defiantly has quite a mess this time. Both Jonathan and George love her, and my guess is she can't make up her mind.' Myles continued to think to himself as they ventured farther up the coast.
It wasn't long before Myles was taken out of his thoughts as Goody stopped. They were on a common used road so it was possible he had caught the smell of a horse he knew. This thought interested Myles greatly who that Goody knew would be out on the road at this time, quite far from Port Caynn?
George had spotted Myles through the leaves and branches, he had been riding furiously all day. Only stopping for a quick lunch, he had had plenty of time to find Sir Myles. He had also made a point of riding out of sight, he felt it would be best to avoid the questioning of other travelers, after getting so far without any sight of the old man George had been frightened of having passed him.
"Myles! I was hoping I'd find you sometime before dark. Been looking for you all day now," George called out as he left the cover of the bushes.
"Good to see you're fine and healthy. Last time I saw you, you were passed out. Now I specifically remember asking no one to follow me," Myles replied, happy to see a familiar face.
"Well we figured that was more of an suggestion, it just didn't seem right to leave a desk knight all alone looking for people."
"Fine, if you want to join me I think I can bear it. We best try hurry to the village up a head before it gets to dark, then we can make more plans."
With that they headed off in the direction of a town nearby. It was getting dark, but at a good pace they would make it before the gates were closed.
***Thayet***
"I was going to come looking for you, but I needed to catch up on some rest first. Wait, how did you manage to unlock my door," Thayet asked, very confused. She had just walked into her room and there was Arazo, lying comfortably on her bed. Obviously he had been waiting for a while now.
With an innocent smile he replied, "You're spare key. Yes, I found it behind the name label on you door. Really I think you need more imagination for your hiding spots."
At this she laughed, the ladies of the convent had always joked and laughed at her for having no imagination. The embroideries she did were all plain and ordinary.
"I'm guessing you want an explanation?" she said, and with a nod from Arazo she told her story from the death of her mother up to today.
All Arazo could do was stare in shock, he had always known this beautiful lady had a secret, but never could he have imagined what kind of adventures she had been through. He would pay to see the look on Julia's face if she found out that Lili, or Thayet, had known the Lioness.
At the same time he felt scared and sorry for her, her family was dead and assassins were chasing her. It wasn't for a few seconds till he realized that she was crying, and as he saw this his instinct took over and he hugged her.
Thayet had told her part, but he hadn't said a word and this just made her imagine how much he hated her. She had just relived the death of her mother again and he hadn't said a thing.
Just as she was about to get angry she felt his arms wrap around her and draw her close. She looked up and realized how tall he was with dirty blond hair and sea green eyes. His face was washed with freckles from a summers work in the sun he was beautiful.
Picking her up in his arms, they shared a passionate kiss. It lasted several minutes, only breaking for air. Suddenly Arazo realized what he was doing, he was kissing a princess and as far as he knew that was not aloud.
Pushing her away he tried to talk in a raspy voice, but all it just led to him clearing his throat till he could finally talk again with his head turned to the ground, "Thayet, I'm sorry you're a princess, I shouldn't have kissed you."
"No Arazo look at me. I love you and until today I didn't know that. Thank you," Thayet replied firmly.
And with that they continued kissing locked in each other's arms for what seemed an eternity. They fell onto her bed and lay there gazing into their eyes.
***Alanna and Jon***
Alanna couldn't help but worry, she was worried about Myles, and he was all alone and probably very lonely. Myles was quickly shoved to the back of her mind as was accidentally stabbed with face paint. Eleni Cooper had insisted on putting face paint on and doing her hair properly.
The pain only reminded her that she would be descending the Grand Stairway in front of all of the court. Most people dreamed about doing something like that, but for Alanna it was different. She was dreading everyone looking at her and criticizing her for being a knight, of course Jon had done this in spit of her fears.
Finally she was done and standing with the few others that would be presented as they walked down the Stairway. When she had first walked in the room everyone had stared, and noticing this she went directly over to a large mirror. Checking for spots or smudges of face paint she realized that Eleni had done wonders, she looked gorgeous that was of course in her standards.
When her turn came the doors opened and they announced her as Sir Lady Alanna of Olau and Trebond, Lioness of Tortall and the Kings Champion. This rather amused Alanna, she had a very extensive title unlike most, so she smiled as all eyes turned on her.
Gracefully Alanna began to descend the Great Stairway and Jon couldn't keep his eyes off her. Her hair had grown past her shoulders by now and it was worn up in delicate red ringlets. With simple gold earbobs and a little face paint her complexion was beautiful. The dress clung to her in all the right places with a soft lavender color it complemented her eyes. The bodice and trim of the skirt was embroidered with golden birds and butterflies. Against her will Jon had made sure the neckline was modestly low and it showed just the right amount of everything. The skirt swished around her ankles as she stepped down, revealing glass slippers. (A/N yes I've always envied Cinderella)
So dumbfounded by her appearance, he had almost forgotten to go and greet her properly until Gary standing beside him nudged him forward. He walked towards her with butterflies in his stomach and gave her a light kiss asking for the opening dance of the ball.
This was all new to Alanna, being on the side where men ask you to dance and for a while she enjoyed the envious looks that Jon was giving any man that dared to ask to dance.
Finally Jon got another turn and she asked, "Would you like to step outside? It looks like a nice night."
Without another word he escorted her outside and down into the garden. As they politely talked in garden she was reminded of her 17th birthday when she had first realized her love for him.
Jonathan handed her a flower and got down on one knee. He asked, "Alanna, I love you so much and I understand that you would be sacrificing a lot if you accepted this, but as King and Queen we can make our own rules. Would you please marry me Alanna? I've loved you since I met you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
At this She wanted to cry, this was her dream to marry him, but it also meant giving up a few of her other dreams. Looking more closely at the flower she saw the silver ring in the center with a small sapphire in it, it was beautiful.
Finally she worked up the courage to respond, "Jon, I love you too, but please give me another day to answer. I don't want to give up being Champion and my adventures. Neither do I want to stuffed into dresses all the time constantly attending court functions."
"King and Queen can be whatever we make them, you've changed Tortall once I think you can do it again."
And with that he bent down and kissed her passionately, never had Alanna felt anything so meaningful and good. All she could do was be confused and when they finally broke apart and went their separate ways to sleep, she was happy. So happy that she loved him with all her heart. At the same time she didn't want to have children and give up her knighthood, Jon had said she wouldn't have to but it was still a worry.
Walking back to her room she met up with Faithful, 'You seem mighty happy, what happened to you?'
"I don't know but Jon just proposed to me and I'm not sure what to do. Do I say yes or no?" Alanna asked.
For once Faithful decided that he could at least do her the favor of being useful this one time and he responded completely serious, 'The Great Mother Goddess gives each of her guiders one clue on what the chosen are like or how they really feel. Alanna I know that you love him with all your heart. The only question now is how much would you sacrifice for love? Its your life and the rest is up to you to figure out.'
Giving up for now Alanna climbed into bed and remembered Duke Roger and his plans, this sent shivers up her back. And Thayet what would happen to her. She lay there wishing she had George to talk to he was the kind of friend that always leant a listening ear and had advice to give. Thinking about George she realized that she hadn't seen him since yesterday.
***Jon*** (A/N thought I would sneak this in somewhere)
That had been the most magical night ever, if only she had said yes. All he ever wanted and needed was her. This was what love felt like, so overwhelming that he couldn't think of anything else. Every kiss and loving glance from Alanna raced through his mind as he lay trying to sleep.
It wasn't very long before he realized that sleep wouldn't come so he got up and looked into the sky out his window. Finally he drifted off to sleep thinking of Alanna's answer.
Truthfully he half dreaded what he would hear tomorrow morning, she had proven to be unpredictable through the years. Just like last time she could say no, before he had thought that no one could refuse him but she had taught him that she could and did. Never would he predict her next move again.
Life without Alanna was nothing she had to say yes....
***** people you have been slacking on the review department! I demand that you review... I have been to nice but now I would like at least well a good amount of reviews I will leave the number up to you the people*****
Don't forget to Review after you read this!!!!!
Ya so I was reading through this when I realized that the time frames are completely unrealistic and all. So if you want something realistic than you should probably read something else! B/c this is what I want it to be. I also completely forgot about Faithful, so he might pop up sometime.
**Chapter 5**
Myles woke with a terrible throbbing in his head, this wasn't unusual for him he was very fond of drink and knew the consequences could be miserable. No matter how many times he woke up miserable it would never convince him that he should ease down on the drink. Drinking was a way of life.
Before he had left Corus, he had taken some of Alanna's amazing medicine for hangovers along with him. As he fumbled through his bags it was increasingly hard to focus and look for the bottle. Finally after much work he produced it out of the bottom of his saddlebag.
There are some days where one wakes up and is completely out of it, nothing makes sense and there is no motivation. For Myles of Olau this was one of those days, and with the headache still present he decided that him and Goody would take today easy. As far as he was concerned Thayet and Buri must have been relatively safe considering that people were still looking for them in Port Caynn.
He stayed in the city till late afternoon when he finally decided that it would be best to continue his search. Goody trotted slowly up the coast as Myles rested enjoying the scenery, it was nearing sunset and the rays of the sun were glazing off the ocean. This gave Myles time to think, but he couldn't get his mind off Corus.
'I wonder how Eleni is doing? She is all alone at my house I suspect she will enjoy her time there. Her calm nature amazes me, just the other day some of George's friends came in and they were horribly injured. She just kept her head and tended their wounds.'
'Alanna, my dear adopted daughter defiantly has quite a mess this time. Both Jonathan and George love her, and my guess is she can't make up her mind.' Myles continued to think to himself as they ventured farther up the coast.
It wasn't long before Myles was taken out of his thoughts as Goody stopped. They were on a common used road so it was possible he had caught the smell of a horse he knew. This thought interested Myles greatly who that Goody knew would be out on the road at this time, quite far from Port Caynn?
George had spotted Myles through the leaves and branches, he had been riding furiously all day. Only stopping for a quick lunch, he had had plenty of time to find Sir Myles. He had also made a point of riding out of sight, he felt it would be best to avoid the questioning of other travelers, after getting so far without any sight of the old man George had been frightened of having passed him.
"Myles! I was hoping I'd find you sometime before dark. Been looking for you all day now," George called out as he left the cover of the bushes.
"Good to see you're fine and healthy. Last time I saw you, you were passed out. Now I specifically remember asking no one to follow me," Myles replied, happy to see a familiar face.
"Well we figured that was more of an suggestion, it just didn't seem right to leave a desk knight all alone looking for people."
"Fine, if you want to join me I think I can bear it. We best try hurry to the village up a head before it gets to dark, then we can make more plans."
With that they headed off in the direction of a town nearby. It was getting dark, but at a good pace they would make it before the gates were closed.
***Thayet***
"I was going to come looking for you, but I needed to catch up on some rest first. Wait, how did you manage to unlock my door," Thayet asked, very confused. She had just walked into her room and there was Arazo, lying comfortably on her bed. Obviously he had been waiting for a while now.
With an innocent smile he replied, "You're spare key. Yes, I found it behind the name label on you door. Really I think you need more imagination for your hiding spots."
At this she laughed, the ladies of the convent had always joked and laughed at her for having no imagination. The embroideries she did were all plain and ordinary.
"I'm guessing you want an explanation?" she said, and with a nod from Arazo she told her story from the death of her mother up to today.
All Arazo could do was stare in shock, he had always known this beautiful lady had a secret, but never could he have imagined what kind of adventures she had been through. He would pay to see the look on Julia's face if she found out that Lili, or Thayet, had known the Lioness.
At the same time he felt scared and sorry for her, her family was dead and assassins were chasing her. It wasn't for a few seconds till he realized that she was crying, and as he saw this his instinct took over and he hugged her.
Thayet had told her part, but he hadn't said a word and this just made her imagine how much he hated her. She had just relived the death of her mother again and he hadn't said a thing.
Just as she was about to get angry she felt his arms wrap around her and draw her close. She looked up and realized how tall he was with dirty blond hair and sea green eyes. His face was washed with freckles from a summers work in the sun he was beautiful.
Picking her up in his arms, they shared a passionate kiss. It lasted several minutes, only breaking for air. Suddenly Arazo realized what he was doing, he was kissing a princess and as far as he knew that was not aloud.
Pushing her away he tried to talk in a raspy voice, but all it just led to him clearing his throat till he could finally talk again with his head turned to the ground, "Thayet, I'm sorry you're a princess, I shouldn't have kissed you."
"No Arazo look at me. I love you and until today I didn't know that. Thank you," Thayet replied firmly.
And with that they continued kissing locked in each other's arms for what seemed an eternity. They fell onto her bed and lay there gazing into their eyes.
***Alanna and Jon***
Alanna couldn't help but worry, she was worried about Myles, and he was all alone and probably very lonely. Myles was quickly shoved to the back of her mind as was accidentally stabbed with face paint. Eleni Cooper had insisted on putting face paint on and doing her hair properly.
The pain only reminded her that she would be descending the Grand Stairway in front of all of the court. Most people dreamed about doing something like that, but for Alanna it was different. She was dreading everyone looking at her and criticizing her for being a knight, of course Jon had done this in spit of her fears.
Finally she was done and standing with the few others that would be presented as they walked down the Stairway. When she had first walked in the room everyone had stared, and noticing this she went directly over to a large mirror. Checking for spots or smudges of face paint she realized that Eleni had done wonders, she looked gorgeous that was of course in her standards.
When her turn came the doors opened and they announced her as Sir Lady Alanna of Olau and Trebond, Lioness of Tortall and the Kings Champion. This rather amused Alanna, she had a very extensive title unlike most, so she smiled as all eyes turned on her.
Gracefully Alanna began to descend the Great Stairway and Jon couldn't keep his eyes off her. Her hair had grown past her shoulders by now and it was worn up in delicate red ringlets. With simple gold earbobs and a little face paint her complexion was beautiful. The dress clung to her in all the right places with a soft lavender color it complemented her eyes. The bodice and trim of the skirt was embroidered with golden birds and butterflies. Against her will Jon had made sure the neckline was modestly low and it showed just the right amount of everything. The skirt swished around her ankles as she stepped down, revealing glass slippers. (A/N yes I've always envied Cinderella)
So dumbfounded by her appearance, he had almost forgotten to go and greet her properly until Gary standing beside him nudged him forward. He walked towards her with butterflies in his stomach and gave her a light kiss asking for the opening dance of the ball.
This was all new to Alanna, being on the side where men ask you to dance and for a while she enjoyed the envious looks that Jon was giving any man that dared to ask to dance.
Finally Jon got another turn and she asked, "Would you like to step outside? It looks like a nice night."
Without another word he escorted her outside and down into the garden. As they politely talked in garden she was reminded of her 17th birthday when she had first realized her love for him.
Jonathan handed her a flower and got down on one knee. He asked, "Alanna, I love you so much and I understand that you would be sacrificing a lot if you accepted this, but as King and Queen we can make our own rules. Would you please marry me Alanna? I've loved you since I met you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
At this She wanted to cry, this was her dream to marry him, but it also meant giving up a few of her other dreams. Looking more closely at the flower she saw the silver ring in the center with a small sapphire in it, it was beautiful.
Finally she worked up the courage to respond, "Jon, I love you too, but please give me another day to answer. I don't want to give up being Champion and my adventures. Neither do I want to stuffed into dresses all the time constantly attending court functions."
"King and Queen can be whatever we make them, you've changed Tortall once I think you can do it again."
And with that he bent down and kissed her passionately, never had Alanna felt anything so meaningful and good. All she could do was be confused and when they finally broke apart and went their separate ways to sleep, she was happy. So happy that she loved him with all her heart. At the same time she didn't want to have children and give up her knighthood, Jon had said she wouldn't have to but it was still a worry.
Walking back to her room she met up with Faithful, 'You seem mighty happy, what happened to you?'
"I don't know but Jon just proposed to me and I'm not sure what to do. Do I say yes or no?" Alanna asked.
For once Faithful decided that he could at least do her the favor of being useful this one time and he responded completely serious, 'The Great Mother Goddess gives each of her guiders one clue on what the chosen are like or how they really feel. Alanna I know that you love him with all your heart. The only question now is how much would you sacrifice for love? Its your life and the rest is up to you to figure out.'
Giving up for now Alanna climbed into bed and remembered Duke Roger and his plans, this sent shivers up her back. And Thayet what would happen to her. She lay there wishing she had George to talk to he was the kind of friend that always leant a listening ear and had advice to give. Thinking about George she realized that she hadn't seen him since yesterday.
***Jon*** (A/N thought I would sneak this in somewhere)
That had been the most magical night ever, if only she had said yes. All he ever wanted and needed was her. This was what love felt like, so overwhelming that he couldn't think of anything else. Every kiss and loving glance from Alanna raced through his mind as he lay trying to sleep.
It wasn't very long before he realized that sleep wouldn't come so he got up and looked into the sky out his window. Finally he drifted off to sleep thinking of Alanna's answer.
Truthfully he half dreaded what he would hear tomorrow morning, she had proven to be unpredictable through the years. Just like last time she could say no, before he had thought that no one could refuse him but she had taught him that she could and did. Never would he predict her next move again.
Life without Alanna was nothing she had to say yes....
***** people you have been slacking on the review department! I demand that you review... I have been to nice but now I would like at least well a good amount of reviews I will leave the number up to you the people*****