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A Love to Last Through the Ages Chapter Three:

Ambika sat up in her bed Julian sleeping next to her, breathing softly. She smiled and draped hand across her stomach. Why now if we could've just had this the first time how changed her life would've been. She lounged back and sighed as she thought of her first life, her life with her family. Her mother and father were Lord and Lady Orenda; what had her name been then? Emily... no Alisa? No but closer… Annaleise that had been her name, the year had been 1279 she was a pure-blood of an ancient line, so rare that she had been hidden at birth so no one would attempt to 'breed' her. The decedents from her line had the ability to use magic without wands, so naturally many wizards would've liked that power for they're future generations.

She was never like other children she was always reading, always studying, she was an only child and had no friends. Her parents had been frightened of the power that they're other children could have, or worse if they weren't born with the same 'gifts' as Annaleise would she get jealous would she do something to get rid of her siblings? They couldn't risk it, it would be better if she had no one or nothing to be jealous of.

Annaleise lived a comfortable life living as she chose for no one could appose her, although her parents were very powerful they we're not as strong as she.

One night over dinner her father announced that she had been betrothed to a rich and successful wizard her age; Lord Julian Marcellus, unfortunately she had never met him.

This did not go over well with Annaleise, she decided to run away, she had planned it all out it was all set up perfectly, but the night she was going to leave, her mother came to see her, she told her that her father had changed his mind; she would be able to meet her groom before she married. He would be spending one week here with her then she would spend a week at his estate.

Annaleise was pleased with her parent's decision and if she decided she didn't like this Lord Marcellus she would go on with her original plan. Her fiancé would arrive in two days time and her mother would make sure that the head house-elf, Knobby would take care of all the necessary preparations. So all she had to do was wait, wait until her inevitable fate would arrive.

The day finally came the elves were preparing a fine meal, her mother had her personal house-elf, Tillie make her a new dress, and Annaleise had been woken up a bit earlier then she normally did so that Tillie could properly measure her and she was quite tired.

Lady Orenda, noticing her daughters exhausted posture, dismissed her, 'I believe we have quite enough here my dear why don't you go get some rest before the young Lord Marcellus arrives?' Annaleise smiled gratefully at her mother then apparated to her room; she soon fell asleep on her bed.

Not two hours later her mother woke her up and told her that Lord Marcellus would arrive in 2 hours and that she should get ready. Groggily Annaleise got out of bed and walked into her bathroom her house-elf Dori had drawn her bath she quickly undressed and lowered herself into the vanilla scented water she sighed as the warm water soothed her aching joints, reason number 9,993 why she loved being a witch Dori always put a charm on her bath water so that it always stays the same temperature.

Annaleise poured a vanilla scented soap into her hands and lathered it in her hair the smell was intoxicating, she smiled as she inhaled deeply. She raised a finger and a dark blue porcelain pitcher levitated then slowly moved towards her, it dipped itself into the bath then levitated over her head, she tipped her head back and the warm water ran through her straight black hair. Dori came into the bathroom, 'Is Miss liking the new bath oils she has?'

Annaleise smiled and opened one eye to look at the elf, 'Yes Dori, where did you get them?' Dori smiled and bowed, 'Lord Marcellus sended them today Miss, he says he likes the smell of vanilla and he would like it very muchly if you smelled like that he says. He sent you a card he did Miss, would you likes me to read it to you Miss?'

Annaleise nodded and Dori left the bathroom and quickly came back with a large basket of vanilla scented things. Annaleise wondered how many owls it had taken to send such a package. Dori pulled a small manila note card off the basket and cleared her throat, 'Ech hem, My Lady Orenda, I is hoping that yours liking the smelly bath stuff. I likes the way it smells because it is pretty,'

Annaleise giggled Dori looked up from the card, 'What so funny Miss?' Annaleise smiled and stifled a laugh, 'Oh nothing Dori, are you sure that's what it says?'

Dori frowned, 'Course that what it say. Why would Dori say it says it if it didn't Miss?' Annaleise took a deep breath and sighed, 'I'm just being silly Dori please continue.' Dori smiled and nodded, 'Yes Miss, ech hem, Anyways I would likes it if it pleases the Lady, if yous would please wear this here smell thank you very muchly. Yours Truly, Lord Julian Marcellus. I like this Lord Julian, he sounds very nice, does you think he is nice to house-elfs?' Annaleise looked over at the house-elf, her eyes were as big as saucers, 'I should hope so, and if he isn't then I suppose I shall have to reform him.' Dori smile nearly reached her ears, 'Thanks you Miss you is so kind to me and the other house-elfs.' Dori started sobbing a tear fell down her cheek she dabbed it away with the edge of her uniform and sighed, 'Is Miss nearly done?' Annaleise nodded and Dori snapped her fingers Annaleise's red silk robe floated over as she got out of the tub she put her arms into the robe then waved her hand over the front and it closed and tied itself, 'Thank you Dori, that bath was very pleasant, would you please remind me to thank Lord Marcellus later?' Dori nodded, 'Of course Miss, is this all you'll be needing from Dori Miss?'

Annaleise smiled warmly, 'Yes Dori you may help yourself to some supper tell Knobby I said you could and if you have any trouble with her come and get me and I'll sort it out.' Dori curtsied, 'Thank you Miss you have a nice evening.' Dori snapped her fingers and she disappeared. Annaleise waved her hand over the tub and the water disappeared she walked into her room and outside her armoire there was a floor length dark green silk Victorian style dress with long bell sleeves, the neck-line was a tad low for her liking but she reminded herself that she was on display for her future husband she sighed as she ran her hands over the fabric, she loved the way silk felt on her fingertips she wondered why the dress was green she had never shown any particular liking towards the color but she had to admit it was very beautiful, she had to thank Tillie for doing such a wonderful job. There was a knock at her door she figured it was just Dori, she had hoped that Knobby wouldn't have made a big deal over dinner, 'You may enter the doors unlocked.' She heard the door open then quickly shut again she looked into the full length mirror and the reflection she saw was not her that of her house-elfs but a young man's. About 16 years of age shoulder length platinum blonde hair pulled back with a black silk bow, expensive dark green silk dress robes, (she noticed they were the same shade of her dress it was no coincidence she was sure) out of all his handsome features the one that made her turn around and smile instead of scream were his eyes. Grey eyes that to anyone else would've seemed cold and disconnected but she saw so much more his eyes were his undoing, they let her see into his soul, his very being, they unwillingly gave away all his thoughts and emotions that could not be found anywhere else, 'Lord Marcellus I presume?'

He smirked and took a step towards her, 'What if I told you that I was Lord Marcellus's valet? That I was sent up merely to escort you downstairs?'

Annaleise smiled, 'Then I would have to say that Lord Marcellus must treat his servants well for you to have such fine clothes. And of course he might not like the fact that you saw his bride in such a state before he had.' The young man walked around her as if summing her up then stopped right in front of her, she noticed that his eyes were kinder then they seemed at first glance they were truly amazing.

Annaleise remembering her hair was still wet ran her hands through her hair and it instantly dried and then curled into loose ringlets. He smiled, 'Your assumptions were correct I am Lord Marcellus, I was just wondering do you let anyone walk in and see you like this my Lady?' He raised his eyebrows suspiciously while keeping his smile intact, 'I am sorry my Lord, I thought you were someone else.'

'Should I be worried about competition?' Annaleise laughed, 'No my lord, as far as I know you are the only one seeking my hand.'

'You underestimate yourself my lady; I am just your father's first choice. I must say when your father described your beauty I fear he didn't over-exaggerate.' Annaleise looked up at him her sapphire eyes piercing his soul, 'Why do you fear this my Lord?' He gently caressed her face, 'Because for as long as I live nothing shall ever seem as beautiful as you.' She leaned into his touch; he tipped her chin up and gently kissed her. The endearing caress left her wanting more but she stepped back, she knew that if she was patient she would get what she wanted eventually, 'Perhaps I should get dressed my Lord or I fear we might let this go to far.' He smiled warmly, 'Why do you fear this my Lady?' Annaleise smiled, 'Because I would let it.' Julian lowered his head and, knock knock, 'Yes who is it?'

The door opened and Lord Orenda walked in Julian stepped back, 'Sir, I can expl-'

'I'm sorry father I insisted on keeping Julian waiting for me while I finished my hair.'

Julian turned back around, Annaleise was fully dressed in her gown, her hair was pulled up at the top with an ornate sliver clip letting black curls cascade past her shoulders and down her back.

'It's no problem dear I've just come to tell you that dinners ready, and your mother seems intent on getting things well on the way. So please hurry.'

She nodded and smiled as her father left the room Julian turned and smiled, 'That was very clever, do you even have to use spells?'

'No I don't, and I don't like being observed like some animal in a cage. We really should be getting downstairs, you don't want to see my mother when she's hungry.'