I Will Be Your King
A/N: I told you I would be back :)
Ok- here is the start of the sequel! Yeah! I was so glad there were people who enjoyed the last RoLW fic- that I just had to keep going! For all you new readers- please read "I Will Be Your Knight" first- otherwise you will sooooo be lost :)
Not much going on right now- so I decided to post-
There is some 'implied' stuff in this fic- Between Deed and Parn- it's more mushy fluff and I don't think it's anything too graphic to merit an R rating- but if you feel differently let me know :)
Tell me what you think! And thanks again for the reviews- enjoy!
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Chapter 1-
Spending almost a month just relaxing in the safe confines of the Elven forest, the newly married couple decided to return for a time to the realm of the mortals and visit old friends.
Mounting his horse, with Deedlit behind him, they took off for Valis. Everything seemed new and wonderful to Parn's eyes as they rode several days.
It had been over three weeks of pure bliss since they were first married, and Parn had never been happier. All his thirst for glory and fame had vanished as his heart had what it truly desired. Deedlit also was extremely happy. She had her knight. From the very beginning she had loved him, and now they had each other forever.
In the beginning there were times where she truly did worry that his feelings for her weren't what she had always hoped. Times where he was to duty bound to notice her, or even times where he allowed Sheris to get close to him. But Deedlit didn't care about those times anymore, because he was bound to her and only her.
But still something was troubling her ever since they left the borders of the forest and returned to the mortal domain.
The talk of Parn becoming a king troubled her more than she wanted to let on. But how would he become a king? She wondered. Parn was not of royal blood, so he could not inherit a kingdom. Trying to push the thoughts aside they finally arrived with a warm welcome from familiar faces.
Etoh was smiling widely at seeing his best friends again. Slayn, Lelyia, the Princess Fiana, even Sheris and Orson were there to meet them.
"Parn! Deedlit!" Etoh waved. "It is so good to see you."
Parn dismounted and hugged his childhood friend. Turning back to the horse, he helped Deedlit down to her feet.
"it's good to see you both again. You were away so long we thought you left the continent." Slayn smiled as he greeted Parn.
"Nice piece of jewelry you have there." Sheris smiled as she walked up to Parn. She couldn't help but still be attracted to him. Ever since they had met, she liked the free knight. She was especially jealous of Deedlit for having such a close and strong bond with him. But she would never have expected either to do anything about that. To her Parn seemed like the unattainable type, that never settled down.
"So it is true then." Lelyia smiled as she hugged Deedlit. "Congratulations."
"True? What's true? What is it?" The Princess asked with excited eyes.
"Slayn, Etoh, everyone… Deed and I got married." Parn smiled as he took Deedlit's hand and squeezed it.
"M..married?" Sheris stuttered. She couldn't believe it… but there they were all smiling and everything.
"When did you do this?" Etoh asked happy to see his two friends happy.
"We were married in the Elven traditions about a month ago." Parn replied.
"But neither of you have rings." The Princess noticed. She was confused at this.
"In the Elven rites, we exchange our most precious gift, instead of the human custom of rings. Our circlets were given to us at birth and we only take them off if we give our hearts to another." Deedlit explained.
"But how did you get another one?" Etoh questioned noting Parn had Deedlit's old one, and she had one on as well.
"It is Parn's circlet he earned by becoming one of the High Elves."
"You did what? Wow, Parn you were accepted into the Elven clan?" Etoh said astounded.
"That is a very rare occurrence. I would like very much to hear all about it." Slayn asked, always the scholar.
"Not now dearest." Lelyia said touching Slain's shoulder. "They must be tired and hungry. First they can freshen up and then we can talk all about it over lunch."
"Lunch sounds good." Parn commented as his stomach growled.
"It's settled then, we'll get you both nice rooms… oh I forgot, you're married. So we'll find you a nice room where you can find some privacy."
The group walked inside the palace laughing and talking happily. All but Sheris that is. She was devastated by the news of Parn's marriage. Yet, she was happy for them both.
'They deserved each other.' She decided as she followed the rest inside the large stone castle walls.
Dinner that night was a joyous occasion for all. Parn and Deed told the rest all about Karla's ploy and the trials they faced. Everyone seemed relieved that Karla's circlet was now in the safe and capable hands of Wort, and that she would not meddle with the balance in Lodoss again. And the news that Woodchuck was free and off doing what he usually did was also good news.
"That was some adventure, so are you two going to settle down now?" Etoh asked them.
"You could both stay here in the palace if you liked." The Princess added.
"Well," Parn started and looked to his wife sitting at his side. "We never really discussed what we are going to do now. We will have to return to the forest when Deedlit is needed, but until then… we are free to wander I guess."
"But wandering around is no place for a new family starting out." Etoh stated. "You should find yourselves a little piece of land some where and start a home."
"What Parn is trying to say is that we are in no hurry to start anything permanent. We have all our lives to be together. I am happy as long as he is at my side. That is home for me." Deedlit commented.
"We should hold a ball for you two." The Princess spoke up with an idea. "Since you were married in Deedlit's customs, you must let us have a reception celebrating your wedding. And it would be so good to have a ball. Everyone could use the boosting of spirits."
"I think you're right Princess. Some morale boosting is what we need about now. We've been rebuilding for quite a time now." Slayn added.
"Really you don't need to." Parn started to back away from the offer.
"Oh come on now Parn. What's wrong with a little party?" Sheris spoke up. She had been almost as silent as Orson was for the majority of the meal.
"It could be fun, oh please Parn." Deedlit asked with excited eyes. "we can even exchange those ring things your people do to celebrate their nuptials."
"Well, all right. But only for you." Parn said, he was getting good at not blushing anymore around Deedlit. They were finally openly comfortable with their relationship and everyone could tell that it had changed them both. Neither seemed so brash and selfish anymore.
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The days excitement was done and the sun was beginning to sink below the horizon. Deedlit stood on the balcony of their room watching the sun decent in the sky and the colors create a breathtaking scene.
A smile grew on her face as two strong, and familiar arms encircled her waist.
"What are you thinking about, my love?" He whispered as he nibbled on her slender ear.
"Just us." she giggled. Parn's actions were tickling her.
"And what about us?" He asked picking her up in his arms. Resting her head on his chest as she wrapped her arms around his neck, Deedlit sighed.
"What do we want to do now?" She asked.
"What ever you want." He told her as he knelt on their bed. Setting her down he crawled on top of her with hungry eyes.
"I mean what about a family? A home out here with your people? What is it you want?" She tried to be serious, but his playfulness, a side she never knew he had, was becoming more and more… distracting.
"You." Was his only reply as he clamed her lips. Their appetites for each other seemed like they would never be quenched as they gave into their passion and pleasure. Calling out each other's name as they reached that point of intimacy, they crashed down upon the bed breathing heavily but satiated.
Not long after they had just settled into a quiet sleep, a large commotion rose up from outside the palace gates. Suddenly several riders on horse back came up the gates and needed to speak with the Princess immediately. The great noise and ruckus was only added to as wagon after wagon came into the gates with injured soldiers.
Suddenly a loud banging could be heard from their door.
"Parn! Deedlit! Get up- we're needed in the throne room immediately." Came a voice that sounded like Etoh.
Parn sighed with relief that his friend had the smarts to not open the door or enter the room. Cloths were scattered around the room as they were quickly discarded from the night's activities.
Parn sat up and tried to wake his stubbornly sleeping wife.
"Deedlit, we need to get up. We're needed in the throne room." Parn whispered to her as he kissed her cheek and got out of bed. Scavenging quickly for his cloths he just threw something on and made sure Deedlit was waking up. Handing her the cloths she had on earlier, he opened the door and left.
Not even looking at the state of how he looked, Parn ran to where things could be explained.
Entering the throne room, everyone was there and looked to be battle ready. Several soldiers were talking with the Princess and Etoh, while Slayn, Lelyia, Orson and Sheris tended to the great amounts of wounded men.
"What happened?" Parn asked.
"I would like to ask you the same thing…" Etoh tried not to laugh at his friend's disheveled hair and clothing. Parn got the joke and quickly straightened his hair, blushing a bit like he use to. "There seems to be a dragon that is attacking villages in the north. There is a small kingdom there that has asked for the aid of all willing countries to help deal with the dilemma."
"A dragon?"
"King Kashue and his men are already there and need back up. We were going to send in several battalions of troops soon, but things have taken a turn for the worse." Etoh said. Since the death of the King, the Princess relied heavily on the advice and guidance of the priest and his friends.
Deedlit came into the room shortly after and was informed about the situation.
"So what do we do now?" She asked seeing that the wounded were treated for now.
"We, don't do anything." Parn said getting everyone's attention.
"But they need help…" Etoh was cut off by Parn raising his hand.
"I'll take the men to the dragon. Deedlit you stay here with Etoh and the Princess."
"What?" she questioned. "Do you think for one second I'm going to let you go into battle by yourself."
"Deed…"
"We're a team remember? Besides someone has to keep an eye on you after all. You seem to find trouble naturally." She said ending the conversation.
By day break Parn, Deedlit, Slayn, Orson and Sheris were saddled up and ready to move out with the troops they were sending to the battle fields.
The trip was a few days travel from Valis. The journey was oddly silent, especially between Parn and Deedlit. The newly married couple rode side by side like usual, but neither spoke more than necessary.
"Come on you two." Sheris said wanting for the easing of tensions on the whole group. "Is the married couple already fighting?"
"We are not fighting. We are merely seeing different perspectives on an issue that never seemed to cause trouble before." Deedlit said.
"It always was an issue." Parn replied quickly looking over at his Elven wife. "Deed…"
"I think we should camp here for the night. Tomorrow we will be getting into dangerous territory and we all will need to be on guard." Slayn said stopping the word battle before it started.
"Deed, can I talk with you for a second?" Parn asked as he walked up to where Deedlit sat on the banks of the river.
"Parn, I know you are worried about me. But you must know I worry about you just as much…I couldn't live with myself if I lost you while doing nothing." She said nearly tearing up just thinking about loosing him.
"I know." He said as he knelt and comforted her. Embracing each other for a long time in silence they both thought of what they might see tomorrow.
"And we'll both be protecting one another tomorrow." she smiled kissing him. "Besides you seem to fight better with me there to protect."
"I love you Deedlit."
"And I love you too."
A/N: I told you I would be back :)
Ok- here is the start of the sequel! Yeah! I was so glad there were people who enjoyed the last RoLW fic- that I just had to keep going! For all you new readers- please read "I Will Be Your Knight" first- otherwise you will sooooo be lost :)
Not much going on right now- so I decided to post-
There is some 'implied' stuff in this fic- Between Deed and Parn- it's more mushy fluff and I don't think it's anything too graphic to merit an R rating- but if you feel differently let me know :)
Tell me what you think! And thanks again for the reviews- enjoy!
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Chapter 1-
Spending almost a month just relaxing in the safe confines of the Elven forest, the newly married couple decided to return for a time to the realm of the mortals and visit old friends.
Mounting his horse, with Deedlit behind him, they took off for Valis. Everything seemed new and wonderful to Parn's eyes as they rode several days.
It had been over three weeks of pure bliss since they were first married, and Parn had never been happier. All his thirst for glory and fame had vanished as his heart had what it truly desired. Deedlit also was extremely happy. She had her knight. From the very beginning she had loved him, and now they had each other forever.
In the beginning there were times where she truly did worry that his feelings for her weren't what she had always hoped. Times where he was to duty bound to notice her, or even times where he allowed Sheris to get close to him. But Deedlit didn't care about those times anymore, because he was bound to her and only her.
But still something was troubling her ever since they left the borders of the forest and returned to the mortal domain.
The talk of Parn becoming a king troubled her more than she wanted to let on. But how would he become a king? She wondered. Parn was not of royal blood, so he could not inherit a kingdom. Trying to push the thoughts aside they finally arrived with a warm welcome from familiar faces.
Etoh was smiling widely at seeing his best friends again. Slayn, Lelyia, the Princess Fiana, even Sheris and Orson were there to meet them.
"Parn! Deedlit!" Etoh waved. "It is so good to see you."
Parn dismounted and hugged his childhood friend. Turning back to the horse, he helped Deedlit down to her feet.
"it's good to see you both again. You were away so long we thought you left the continent." Slayn smiled as he greeted Parn.
"Nice piece of jewelry you have there." Sheris smiled as she walked up to Parn. She couldn't help but still be attracted to him. Ever since they had met, she liked the free knight. She was especially jealous of Deedlit for having such a close and strong bond with him. But she would never have expected either to do anything about that. To her Parn seemed like the unattainable type, that never settled down.
"So it is true then." Lelyia smiled as she hugged Deedlit. "Congratulations."
"True? What's true? What is it?" The Princess asked with excited eyes.
"Slayn, Etoh, everyone… Deed and I got married." Parn smiled as he took Deedlit's hand and squeezed it.
"M..married?" Sheris stuttered. She couldn't believe it… but there they were all smiling and everything.
"When did you do this?" Etoh asked happy to see his two friends happy.
"We were married in the Elven traditions about a month ago." Parn replied.
"But neither of you have rings." The Princess noticed. She was confused at this.
"In the Elven rites, we exchange our most precious gift, instead of the human custom of rings. Our circlets were given to us at birth and we only take them off if we give our hearts to another." Deedlit explained.
"But how did you get another one?" Etoh questioned noting Parn had Deedlit's old one, and she had one on as well.
"It is Parn's circlet he earned by becoming one of the High Elves."
"You did what? Wow, Parn you were accepted into the Elven clan?" Etoh said astounded.
"That is a very rare occurrence. I would like very much to hear all about it." Slayn asked, always the scholar.
"Not now dearest." Lelyia said touching Slain's shoulder. "They must be tired and hungry. First they can freshen up and then we can talk all about it over lunch."
"Lunch sounds good." Parn commented as his stomach growled.
"It's settled then, we'll get you both nice rooms… oh I forgot, you're married. So we'll find you a nice room where you can find some privacy."
The group walked inside the palace laughing and talking happily. All but Sheris that is. She was devastated by the news of Parn's marriage. Yet, she was happy for them both.
'They deserved each other.' She decided as she followed the rest inside the large stone castle walls.
Dinner that night was a joyous occasion for all. Parn and Deed told the rest all about Karla's ploy and the trials they faced. Everyone seemed relieved that Karla's circlet was now in the safe and capable hands of Wort, and that she would not meddle with the balance in Lodoss again. And the news that Woodchuck was free and off doing what he usually did was also good news.
"That was some adventure, so are you two going to settle down now?" Etoh asked them.
"You could both stay here in the palace if you liked." The Princess added.
"Well," Parn started and looked to his wife sitting at his side. "We never really discussed what we are going to do now. We will have to return to the forest when Deedlit is needed, but until then… we are free to wander I guess."
"But wandering around is no place for a new family starting out." Etoh stated. "You should find yourselves a little piece of land some where and start a home."
"What Parn is trying to say is that we are in no hurry to start anything permanent. We have all our lives to be together. I am happy as long as he is at my side. That is home for me." Deedlit commented.
"We should hold a ball for you two." The Princess spoke up with an idea. "Since you were married in Deedlit's customs, you must let us have a reception celebrating your wedding. And it would be so good to have a ball. Everyone could use the boosting of spirits."
"I think you're right Princess. Some morale boosting is what we need about now. We've been rebuilding for quite a time now." Slayn added.
"Really you don't need to." Parn started to back away from the offer.
"Oh come on now Parn. What's wrong with a little party?" Sheris spoke up. She had been almost as silent as Orson was for the majority of the meal.
"It could be fun, oh please Parn." Deedlit asked with excited eyes. "we can even exchange those ring things your people do to celebrate their nuptials."
"Well, all right. But only for you." Parn said, he was getting good at not blushing anymore around Deedlit. They were finally openly comfortable with their relationship and everyone could tell that it had changed them both. Neither seemed so brash and selfish anymore.
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The days excitement was done and the sun was beginning to sink below the horizon. Deedlit stood on the balcony of their room watching the sun decent in the sky and the colors create a breathtaking scene.
A smile grew on her face as two strong, and familiar arms encircled her waist.
"What are you thinking about, my love?" He whispered as he nibbled on her slender ear.
"Just us." she giggled. Parn's actions were tickling her.
"And what about us?" He asked picking her up in his arms. Resting her head on his chest as she wrapped her arms around his neck, Deedlit sighed.
"What do we want to do now?" She asked.
"What ever you want." He told her as he knelt on their bed. Setting her down he crawled on top of her with hungry eyes.
"I mean what about a family? A home out here with your people? What is it you want?" She tried to be serious, but his playfulness, a side she never knew he had, was becoming more and more… distracting.
"You." Was his only reply as he clamed her lips. Their appetites for each other seemed like they would never be quenched as they gave into their passion and pleasure. Calling out each other's name as they reached that point of intimacy, they crashed down upon the bed breathing heavily but satiated.
Not long after they had just settled into a quiet sleep, a large commotion rose up from outside the palace gates. Suddenly several riders on horse back came up the gates and needed to speak with the Princess immediately. The great noise and ruckus was only added to as wagon after wagon came into the gates with injured soldiers.
Suddenly a loud banging could be heard from their door.
"Parn! Deedlit! Get up- we're needed in the throne room immediately." Came a voice that sounded like Etoh.
Parn sighed with relief that his friend had the smarts to not open the door or enter the room. Cloths were scattered around the room as they were quickly discarded from the night's activities.
Parn sat up and tried to wake his stubbornly sleeping wife.
"Deedlit, we need to get up. We're needed in the throne room." Parn whispered to her as he kissed her cheek and got out of bed. Scavenging quickly for his cloths he just threw something on and made sure Deedlit was waking up. Handing her the cloths she had on earlier, he opened the door and left.
Not even looking at the state of how he looked, Parn ran to where things could be explained.
Entering the throne room, everyone was there and looked to be battle ready. Several soldiers were talking with the Princess and Etoh, while Slayn, Lelyia, Orson and Sheris tended to the great amounts of wounded men.
"What happened?" Parn asked.
"I would like to ask you the same thing…" Etoh tried not to laugh at his friend's disheveled hair and clothing. Parn got the joke and quickly straightened his hair, blushing a bit like he use to. "There seems to be a dragon that is attacking villages in the north. There is a small kingdom there that has asked for the aid of all willing countries to help deal with the dilemma."
"A dragon?"
"King Kashue and his men are already there and need back up. We were going to send in several battalions of troops soon, but things have taken a turn for the worse." Etoh said. Since the death of the King, the Princess relied heavily on the advice and guidance of the priest and his friends.
Deedlit came into the room shortly after and was informed about the situation.
"So what do we do now?" She asked seeing that the wounded were treated for now.
"We, don't do anything." Parn said getting everyone's attention.
"But they need help…" Etoh was cut off by Parn raising his hand.
"I'll take the men to the dragon. Deedlit you stay here with Etoh and the Princess."
"What?" she questioned. "Do you think for one second I'm going to let you go into battle by yourself."
"Deed…"
"We're a team remember? Besides someone has to keep an eye on you after all. You seem to find trouble naturally." She said ending the conversation.
By day break Parn, Deedlit, Slayn, Orson and Sheris were saddled up and ready to move out with the troops they were sending to the battle fields.
The trip was a few days travel from Valis. The journey was oddly silent, especially between Parn and Deedlit. The newly married couple rode side by side like usual, but neither spoke more than necessary.
"Come on you two." Sheris said wanting for the easing of tensions on the whole group. "Is the married couple already fighting?"
"We are not fighting. We are merely seeing different perspectives on an issue that never seemed to cause trouble before." Deedlit said.
"It always was an issue." Parn replied quickly looking over at his Elven wife. "Deed…"
"I think we should camp here for the night. Tomorrow we will be getting into dangerous territory and we all will need to be on guard." Slayn said stopping the word battle before it started.
"Deed, can I talk with you for a second?" Parn asked as he walked up to where Deedlit sat on the banks of the river.
"Parn, I know you are worried about me. But you must know I worry about you just as much…I couldn't live with myself if I lost you while doing nothing." She said nearly tearing up just thinking about loosing him.
"I know." He said as he knelt and comforted her. Embracing each other for a long time in silence they both thought of what they might see tomorrow.
"And we'll both be protecting one another tomorrow." she smiled kissing him. "Besides you seem to fight better with me there to protect."
"I love you Deedlit."
"And I love you too."