OKAy, so I'm writing this story, but I have like NO reviews. I don't mind
that much because I know it takes time for people to latch on to something
like this, but I'm tryin really hard. PLEASE REVIEW IF YOU SEE FIT, I'M
BEGGIN!!!!!!!!
-Falcon
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All of the leaders of Xeralda were gathered around the grand round table in the council hall. If they had brought family, they were also present for the announcement that was to be made. They watched each other warily, some smiling cautiously, others giving hundred watt smiles (Mina).
The thoughts that were scurrying about in Reilana Soroden's mind, however, were far more interesting: 'I'll show Diamond! If that ass thinks he can push me around, he has another thing coming!' she drummed her fingers on the table lightly, 'What can I do to harm him? What will make him the most angry he's ever been?' her senses caught on to someone staring at her. She followed the gaze to the sea blue eyes of Jayden Anarel, the Lord of the Desert. 'Damn fool hasn't stopped staring at me this entire time! He is a competitor for the throne! What makes him think...' Suddenly something clicked in her mind and a devil-like grin came to her cherry lips. Lifting her head, she smiled seductively at the Baron. She giggled as he almost fell from his chair. Catching her brother's eye, she transferred seats to sit beside Jayden, earning an infuriated hiss from Diamond. Oh, what a time this would be...
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Making the final adjustments to her white gown, Serenity looked at Amilyn nervously. "What shall I say, Ami? How am I to just tell them something like this. I'm sure they won't mind too much, but what of me? Such an impact it will have on my future as Queen!"
Ami sighed and walked to give her friend a gentle hug. "Your friends are with you, Serenity. Litara and I are always standing by when you need us. You mustn't be afraid of your destiny." She clasped their hands for a brief moment, "Now go and don't look back, my lady." The princess smiled and nodded solemnly. Picking up her voluminous white skirts, she pushed her way through the great double doors of her chamber.
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Everyone in the room noticed when a smug looking herald stepped into the room. Clearing his throat loudly, he said, "All rise to greet her majesty." There were gasps and startled murmurs that escaped the mouths of the leaders. There had been no word of royalty!
"It is my honor to present to you Princess Serenity Aurana, niece of our beloved king and heir to throne of Xeralda." He stepped aside to allow the doors to open wide...
And an angel floated in.
Endymion's breath hitched as he saw the woman emerging. She had pale golden hair, on the verge of silver that lit up her face. Her eyes reminded him of morning dew, freshly gathered and glistening over all. Her face was peaceful with a touch of elegance that made it quite clear that this woman was of noble upbringing. Her dress seemed to constantly move, like a mysterious wind had come through the chamber especially to her call.
Serenity looked at all the people before her, their stunned faces pleasing her in some mysterious way. If they were shocked, it would give her an advantage in how to deal with them. Smiling slightly, she came forward as she saw them draw back a fraction. Taking the last remaining seat, she motioned for the servants to leave and for the leaders to sit.
Mechanically, Nathaniel, Jayden, Endymion, Reilana, Diamond, Malachi, and Zacharius did as they were told. But Mina, her curiosity piqued at this strange turn of events, stepped toward the girl. "Jayden, why did you not tell me that Xeralda already had a princess? You know how I am in the ways of the world. I should not have brought that tiara I had specially made." She frowned and the tension broke.
Serenity giggled softly at the lady's antics and looked at everyone else to see if they wished to join in. Jayden was undoubtedly the first, then came a light chuckle from the young man she had become entranced with over the days. Afterwards, the slender Reilana Soroden added her peels of laughter and the kind looking Nathaniel Morodithe began to rumble amiably. Serenity even saw the quirks of a grin at the face of Zacharius Farendan.
After it had died down, Mina spoke up again, "My question still has not been answered."
Standing up, Serenity said, "Yes, I am sorry for that, and I know that my existence does put a twist in this great plot. However, I am here to inform you that I am here and here to stay. I have chosen the five of you to have a chance at proving your worth to my advisors and myself. After the decision has been made, that person will take his place on the throne." She tapped her forehead, trying to remember something, "Oh, yes! I must know what element is yours to control, as is Xeraldan custom. And introduce yourself whilst you are at it."
The people glanced around nervously before the dark haired brother of Diamond Soroden stood. Surprised, Serenity leaned forward, "Greetings highness." His deep voice made her shiver, "I am Endymion Darien Soroden and I control the light's whim." She swallowed, her throat suddenly hoarse. She was one of the few Xeraldans who were blessed with the gifts of the light, the powers of the sun and moon. Interesting...
The woman beside him now rose, "Reilana Soroden, Majesty. Wielder of Fire."
The white haired man from the north now, "Malachi Zendas, Princess. I too control the fire's might." His face was stoic. Serenity found herself still questioning his part in this match.
Proudly, the Sea Lord came forth, "My Lady, I am Zacharius Farendan of the Sea Nation. I control the waters of my people." Her maid Ami had the gifts of the sea too.
The Forest Lord, "Nathaniel Morodithe, Lady Serenity. I wield the power of Nature." She smiled at him. Her other friend, Lita, had the same gift.
The two siblings of the Desert Realm rose and bowed as one, "Jayden Anarel, Princess." The lady held out her hand for Sere to shake, "Minalaya Anarel, twin of Jayden. I'm the better one." The Xeraldan princess smiled again and turned to the last person that had not yet arisen. She raised an eyebrow expectantly.
Finally he stood, his chin held high, giving her the feeling that he still did not believe how true her claim of royal heritage was. 'He thinks himself above me!' she seethed inwardly before he spoke, "Diamond Soroden, Lady. Controller of the Light" she felt a shadow pass over her face as he said those words. Not so interesting as his younger sibling.
She rose once again, "Before I depart, I will leave you with this information. Speak with me after you have contemplated it." She paused to catch her breath, feeling the color rise to her face, "When you do become King, know that I am fully prepared to take my place as Queen. Our laws dictate that this must be done through wedlock. Do whatever you see fit until then, I do not care. Remember that regardless of who you are, I will be Queen of my kingdom." She walked to the door, "Good day."
All of the leaders except for Diamond Soroden had a permanent frown plastered on their face. Trouble had officially arisen.
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Wandering back to his quarters in a huge stupor, Zach Farendan would never have seen the petite woman stooped before him. He went crashing into her, his foot slipping from under him and landing on his rear, the maid lain across his lap. Face a mask of terror, she leapt to her feet, immediately apologizing profusely, "Oh Gods! Please take pity on me, my Lord. I fear I wasn't paying attention to stand aside for you. Forgive me please!" she rambled in a bell like voice.
Zach, on the other hand, wasn't even listening. This little woman was the most splendid thing he had ever laid eyes on! Her short cropped bluish hair framed her face prettily, her blue eyes blazed in fear of her horrendous display, and her simple icy dress showed her slender figure beautifully. Hearing a questioning note coming to her voice, he zeroed in on her lips. "Um...what did you ask of me?"
"Only if you are quite alright, Sir?" Ami said apprehensively.
He blinked away his fogged mind, "Oh...yes, I am fine. Think nothing of it, My Lady."
She gasped at the formal title and was quick to correct him, "Oh...I am not of noble blood, My Lord. Just a simple maid."
Impulsively, he took her hand and laid a gentle kiss to the back, "Could have fooled me." He said quietly before striding off, mood somehow lifted by the brief encounter.
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As Serenity let her thoughts tangle in her mind even further, she suddenly felt a hand being laid on her shoulder. She turned sharply to look into the deep blue eyes of a very familiar face.
"Sir Endymion! Y-you gave m-me a start!" she choked. His face was unreadable as he sat in the chair across from her.
"What is really going on, Princess? I fear this needs to be explained to me once more." He sighed.
Somehow, Sere knew that the man had something other than the situation of the five leaders on his mind. She closed the book she had been reading with a resounding snap, "That is not why you are here." She said matter-of-factly, "What is the real reason for your coming?"
He was shocked by her instinctive claim, but straightened himself out. Sliding to his knees before her, he took both her hands in his and looked into her eyes passionately. "I am utterly in awe of you, Princess." He whispered, "Even when I caught sight of you in the window the first day we arrived and then when I saw you watching people come into the front hall, I knew. You are unlike any woman that I have ever seen. I feel it in my soul that you can help me."
Through this, she had been listening with bated breath, "Help? How can I help you?" she asked softly.
His eyes shook and he hung his head, "Whatever happens," he breathed, "You must not make my brother our King." She gasped and he continued, "Diamond is my half brother. Through all the time I have known him, I have found him to be a tyrant and a demon at heart. I come to you because you are the only one who can sway the decision of the council. No matter what he does with his honeyed tongue or sweet looks, you must not concede to him. I beg this of you." He took a deep breath, "I will not go so far as to call myself a good judge, but even a fool could see through Diamond if he showed his true side. Please, I beg you to think my plea over, your highness." This said, he stood gracefully, bowed his head slightly, and walked away, leaving a very disturbed princess in his wake.
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Noticing that Baron Jayden was still disconcerted from the recent turn of events, Rei approached him, making sure to sway her hips and bat her eyes. Her dark violet gown rustled gently as she glided to him.
Hearing this, Jay pivoted to see the woman who had caught his eye during his stay. The moment he had seen Reilana Soroden, his heart had stopped, her dark beauty overpowering him completely. He had made sure he hadn't been drooling as he watched her black hair sway and her purple eyes glow mysteriously. He had voiced this to Mina, of course, and she had, to his surprise, warned him away from the woman. Usually his sister would support him with a fire, making him thank the stars for giving him such a wonderful woman for a sibling, but now that she had told him off, his suspicions of the Soroden woman was mounting. Watching her with keen eyes, despite the sharp pang of desire in his chest that made him dizzy, he saw the none-too-subtle shows of allurement and the malicious light in her eyes as she did it. He would have to be careful.
Rei finally reached him and swept a deep curtsy. She had decided to go straight for the direct approach. The way the man had looked at her had done more than enough to suggest that it was what he wanted. "Greetings Baron Jayden. As you probably know, I am Reilana Soroden, the sister of Count Diamond Soroden. May I accompany you for the moment? I'm afraid I have a lot of spare energy." As she said this, she puffed up her chest, her breasts pushing against the top of her bodice.
Jayden forced himself to breathe deeply as he replied with a smile, "It would be an honor, Lady Reilana."
Seeing an opportunity, she put a slender finger to his lips, astounding him to his core. Leaning in, she whispered, "You can call me Rei, you know."
He swallowed deeply and trembled a little, "Then you are quite w-w- welcome to c-call me Jayd-den." Smiling happily, Rei linked her arm through his and proceeded to walk toward the gardens, talking somewhat amiably while dropping little not-so-innocent hints here and there.
Jayden Anarel groaned inwardly. This was going to be hell.
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Nathaniel returned to his rooms weary and spent, but he plastered a smile on his face for the sake of his dear daughter. Pushing through the doors, he swiveled toward the sound of a laughing child. He felt tears sting his eyes as he heard Star shriek joyfully. Nath knew that nothing could ever mean more to him than his daughter. Grinning, he turned the corner to find himself colliding into his little girl, her diamond like eyes wild and her chubby cheeks flushed. He picked her up with a laugh of his own. In a moment, he realized that she had been running away from her new nanny and in the next moment...her new nanny came crashing into them both, making them all fall over onto one another. Lita and Nathaniel were sitting very close, his daughter crushed between their bodies
Lita vaguely heard Starlight squeal as she saw the stupefied face of the girl's father. But his navy eyes narrowed suddenly and he fell onto his back, taking the little girl with him. He lifted her into the air from his position and bounced her up and down crying, "Look what you've done, Star! You made everyone fall over, you silly girl!" Star giggled happily at her daddy.
Lita stood up quietly, amazed at the small Morodithe family's affection for each other. Noticing this, Nathaniel waved a hand for her to leave, saying, "Thank you, Litara. We are very pleased, aren't we Star?" the child had finally figured out that her new friend was leaving though, and wasn't very happy.
"No, Daddy! Don't make Miss Lita go yet! She played hide-and-seek with me and gave me a new dolly!" she held up a little figurine. Its face was made of porcelain with a silken adorned body in a very pretty dress. Lita blushed while bowing.
"I hope you don't mind, Sir. Bella, the doll, was mine when I was a child and I thought that maybe Starlight would enjoy her as much as I did."
Nathaniel was surprised that the expensive looking toy had once belonged to the maid, but shook his head, "No, of course I don't mind. I'm sure she's thanked you..." He gave Star a meaningful look and she nodded emphatically. He stroked her head in pride. "As for Miss Lita staying, Star, I'm afraid I can't do that tonight, okay. Daddy has some work to do so you have to be a good girl and not bother him." The child nodded again.
"Can she come tomorrow, then?" her face lit up again.
Nath hesitated, but finally pulled the young maid to the side, "I apologize for the situation she's put you in. It seems she's taken quite a liking to you. I will be sure to instruct the head maid to always send you as my nanny and you need not worry about any of your other chores throughout our stay here. I do appreciate this." He walked her to the door, "Goodnight to you, Lita." He said and pushed her gently out.
Lita sighed and leaned against the hard wood. This was AMAZING!!!
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ALRIGHT!!!!!!! I'm so excited! Please review for me and just so you get an insight as to what this story is about, I'll explain: Sere is the princess who can't become Queen unless she's married to some high and mighty Lord. Rei is tryin to get at her brother by spending time with Jayden. Endy is tryin to ally with Sere to keep Diamond from being king, but this will cause problems and lots of them. I'm not going to tell you about Mina and Mal b/c that comes later on. Something great happens between Ami and Zach so I won't spill the beans just yet. That's basically all you need for now, so TA TA until next time!!! AND PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!
-Falcon
-Falcon
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All of the leaders of Xeralda were gathered around the grand round table in the council hall. If they had brought family, they were also present for the announcement that was to be made. They watched each other warily, some smiling cautiously, others giving hundred watt smiles (Mina).
The thoughts that were scurrying about in Reilana Soroden's mind, however, were far more interesting: 'I'll show Diamond! If that ass thinks he can push me around, he has another thing coming!' she drummed her fingers on the table lightly, 'What can I do to harm him? What will make him the most angry he's ever been?' her senses caught on to someone staring at her. She followed the gaze to the sea blue eyes of Jayden Anarel, the Lord of the Desert. 'Damn fool hasn't stopped staring at me this entire time! He is a competitor for the throne! What makes him think...' Suddenly something clicked in her mind and a devil-like grin came to her cherry lips. Lifting her head, she smiled seductively at the Baron. She giggled as he almost fell from his chair. Catching her brother's eye, she transferred seats to sit beside Jayden, earning an infuriated hiss from Diamond. Oh, what a time this would be...
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Making the final adjustments to her white gown, Serenity looked at Amilyn nervously. "What shall I say, Ami? How am I to just tell them something like this. I'm sure they won't mind too much, but what of me? Such an impact it will have on my future as Queen!"
Ami sighed and walked to give her friend a gentle hug. "Your friends are with you, Serenity. Litara and I are always standing by when you need us. You mustn't be afraid of your destiny." She clasped their hands for a brief moment, "Now go and don't look back, my lady." The princess smiled and nodded solemnly. Picking up her voluminous white skirts, she pushed her way through the great double doors of her chamber.
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Everyone in the room noticed when a smug looking herald stepped into the room. Clearing his throat loudly, he said, "All rise to greet her majesty." There were gasps and startled murmurs that escaped the mouths of the leaders. There had been no word of royalty!
"It is my honor to present to you Princess Serenity Aurana, niece of our beloved king and heir to throne of Xeralda." He stepped aside to allow the doors to open wide...
And an angel floated in.
Endymion's breath hitched as he saw the woman emerging. She had pale golden hair, on the verge of silver that lit up her face. Her eyes reminded him of morning dew, freshly gathered and glistening over all. Her face was peaceful with a touch of elegance that made it quite clear that this woman was of noble upbringing. Her dress seemed to constantly move, like a mysterious wind had come through the chamber especially to her call.
Serenity looked at all the people before her, their stunned faces pleasing her in some mysterious way. If they were shocked, it would give her an advantage in how to deal with them. Smiling slightly, she came forward as she saw them draw back a fraction. Taking the last remaining seat, she motioned for the servants to leave and for the leaders to sit.
Mechanically, Nathaniel, Jayden, Endymion, Reilana, Diamond, Malachi, and Zacharius did as they were told. But Mina, her curiosity piqued at this strange turn of events, stepped toward the girl. "Jayden, why did you not tell me that Xeralda already had a princess? You know how I am in the ways of the world. I should not have brought that tiara I had specially made." She frowned and the tension broke.
Serenity giggled softly at the lady's antics and looked at everyone else to see if they wished to join in. Jayden was undoubtedly the first, then came a light chuckle from the young man she had become entranced with over the days. Afterwards, the slender Reilana Soroden added her peels of laughter and the kind looking Nathaniel Morodithe began to rumble amiably. Serenity even saw the quirks of a grin at the face of Zacharius Farendan.
After it had died down, Mina spoke up again, "My question still has not been answered."
Standing up, Serenity said, "Yes, I am sorry for that, and I know that my existence does put a twist in this great plot. However, I am here to inform you that I am here and here to stay. I have chosen the five of you to have a chance at proving your worth to my advisors and myself. After the decision has been made, that person will take his place on the throne." She tapped her forehead, trying to remember something, "Oh, yes! I must know what element is yours to control, as is Xeraldan custom. And introduce yourself whilst you are at it."
The people glanced around nervously before the dark haired brother of Diamond Soroden stood. Surprised, Serenity leaned forward, "Greetings highness." His deep voice made her shiver, "I am Endymion Darien Soroden and I control the light's whim." She swallowed, her throat suddenly hoarse. She was one of the few Xeraldans who were blessed with the gifts of the light, the powers of the sun and moon. Interesting...
The woman beside him now rose, "Reilana Soroden, Majesty. Wielder of Fire."
The white haired man from the north now, "Malachi Zendas, Princess. I too control the fire's might." His face was stoic. Serenity found herself still questioning his part in this match.
Proudly, the Sea Lord came forth, "My Lady, I am Zacharius Farendan of the Sea Nation. I control the waters of my people." Her maid Ami had the gifts of the sea too.
The Forest Lord, "Nathaniel Morodithe, Lady Serenity. I wield the power of Nature." She smiled at him. Her other friend, Lita, had the same gift.
The two siblings of the Desert Realm rose and bowed as one, "Jayden Anarel, Princess." The lady held out her hand for Sere to shake, "Minalaya Anarel, twin of Jayden. I'm the better one." The Xeraldan princess smiled again and turned to the last person that had not yet arisen. She raised an eyebrow expectantly.
Finally he stood, his chin held high, giving her the feeling that he still did not believe how true her claim of royal heritage was. 'He thinks himself above me!' she seethed inwardly before he spoke, "Diamond Soroden, Lady. Controller of the Light" she felt a shadow pass over her face as he said those words. Not so interesting as his younger sibling.
She rose once again, "Before I depart, I will leave you with this information. Speak with me after you have contemplated it." She paused to catch her breath, feeling the color rise to her face, "When you do become King, know that I am fully prepared to take my place as Queen. Our laws dictate that this must be done through wedlock. Do whatever you see fit until then, I do not care. Remember that regardless of who you are, I will be Queen of my kingdom." She walked to the door, "Good day."
All of the leaders except for Diamond Soroden had a permanent frown plastered on their face. Trouble had officially arisen.
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Wandering back to his quarters in a huge stupor, Zach Farendan would never have seen the petite woman stooped before him. He went crashing into her, his foot slipping from under him and landing on his rear, the maid lain across his lap. Face a mask of terror, she leapt to her feet, immediately apologizing profusely, "Oh Gods! Please take pity on me, my Lord. I fear I wasn't paying attention to stand aside for you. Forgive me please!" she rambled in a bell like voice.
Zach, on the other hand, wasn't even listening. This little woman was the most splendid thing he had ever laid eyes on! Her short cropped bluish hair framed her face prettily, her blue eyes blazed in fear of her horrendous display, and her simple icy dress showed her slender figure beautifully. Hearing a questioning note coming to her voice, he zeroed in on her lips. "Um...what did you ask of me?"
"Only if you are quite alright, Sir?" Ami said apprehensively.
He blinked away his fogged mind, "Oh...yes, I am fine. Think nothing of it, My Lady."
She gasped at the formal title and was quick to correct him, "Oh...I am not of noble blood, My Lord. Just a simple maid."
Impulsively, he took her hand and laid a gentle kiss to the back, "Could have fooled me." He said quietly before striding off, mood somehow lifted by the brief encounter.
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As Serenity let her thoughts tangle in her mind even further, she suddenly felt a hand being laid on her shoulder. She turned sharply to look into the deep blue eyes of a very familiar face.
"Sir Endymion! Y-you gave m-me a start!" she choked. His face was unreadable as he sat in the chair across from her.
"What is really going on, Princess? I fear this needs to be explained to me once more." He sighed.
Somehow, Sere knew that the man had something other than the situation of the five leaders on his mind. She closed the book she had been reading with a resounding snap, "That is not why you are here." She said matter-of-factly, "What is the real reason for your coming?"
He was shocked by her instinctive claim, but straightened himself out. Sliding to his knees before her, he took both her hands in his and looked into her eyes passionately. "I am utterly in awe of you, Princess." He whispered, "Even when I caught sight of you in the window the first day we arrived and then when I saw you watching people come into the front hall, I knew. You are unlike any woman that I have ever seen. I feel it in my soul that you can help me."
Through this, she had been listening with bated breath, "Help? How can I help you?" she asked softly.
His eyes shook and he hung his head, "Whatever happens," he breathed, "You must not make my brother our King." She gasped and he continued, "Diamond is my half brother. Through all the time I have known him, I have found him to be a tyrant and a demon at heart. I come to you because you are the only one who can sway the decision of the council. No matter what he does with his honeyed tongue or sweet looks, you must not concede to him. I beg this of you." He took a deep breath, "I will not go so far as to call myself a good judge, but even a fool could see through Diamond if he showed his true side. Please, I beg you to think my plea over, your highness." This said, he stood gracefully, bowed his head slightly, and walked away, leaving a very disturbed princess in his wake.
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Noticing that Baron Jayden was still disconcerted from the recent turn of events, Rei approached him, making sure to sway her hips and bat her eyes. Her dark violet gown rustled gently as she glided to him.
Hearing this, Jay pivoted to see the woman who had caught his eye during his stay. The moment he had seen Reilana Soroden, his heart had stopped, her dark beauty overpowering him completely. He had made sure he hadn't been drooling as he watched her black hair sway and her purple eyes glow mysteriously. He had voiced this to Mina, of course, and she had, to his surprise, warned him away from the woman. Usually his sister would support him with a fire, making him thank the stars for giving him such a wonderful woman for a sibling, but now that she had told him off, his suspicions of the Soroden woman was mounting. Watching her with keen eyes, despite the sharp pang of desire in his chest that made him dizzy, he saw the none-too-subtle shows of allurement and the malicious light in her eyes as she did it. He would have to be careful.
Rei finally reached him and swept a deep curtsy. She had decided to go straight for the direct approach. The way the man had looked at her had done more than enough to suggest that it was what he wanted. "Greetings Baron Jayden. As you probably know, I am Reilana Soroden, the sister of Count Diamond Soroden. May I accompany you for the moment? I'm afraid I have a lot of spare energy." As she said this, she puffed up her chest, her breasts pushing against the top of her bodice.
Jayden forced himself to breathe deeply as he replied with a smile, "It would be an honor, Lady Reilana."
Seeing an opportunity, she put a slender finger to his lips, astounding him to his core. Leaning in, she whispered, "You can call me Rei, you know."
He swallowed deeply and trembled a little, "Then you are quite w-w- welcome to c-call me Jayd-den." Smiling happily, Rei linked her arm through his and proceeded to walk toward the gardens, talking somewhat amiably while dropping little not-so-innocent hints here and there.
Jayden Anarel groaned inwardly. This was going to be hell.
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Nathaniel returned to his rooms weary and spent, but he plastered a smile on his face for the sake of his dear daughter. Pushing through the doors, he swiveled toward the sound of a laughing child. He felt tears sting his eyes as he heard Star shriek joyfully. Nath knew that nothing could ever mean more to him than his daughter. Grinning, he turned the corner to find himself colliding into his little girl, her diamond like eyes wild and her chubby cheeks flushed. He picked her up with a laugh of his own. In a moment, he realized that she had been running away from her new nanny and in the next moment...her new nanny came crashing into them both, making them all fall over onto one another. Lita and Nathaniel were sitting very close, his daughter crushed between their bodies
Lita vaguely heard Starlight squeal as she saw the stupefied face of the girl's father. But his navy eyes narrowed suddenly and he fell onto his back, taking the little girl with him. He lifted her into the air from his position and bounced her up and down crying, "Look what you've done, Star! You made everyone fall over, you silly girl!" Star giggled happily at her daddy.
Lita stood up quietly, amazed at the small Morodithe family's affection for each other. Noticing this, Nathaniel waved a hand for her to leave, saying, "Thank you, Litara. We are very pleased, aren't we Star?" the child had finally figured out that her new friend was leaving though, and wasn't very happy.
"No, Daddy! Don't make Miss Lita go yet! She played hide-and-seek with me and gave me a new dolly!" she held up a little figurine. Its face was made of porcelain with a silken adorned body in a very pretty dress. Lita blushed while bowing.
"I hope you don't mind, Sir. Bella, the doll, was mine when I was a child and I thought that maybe Starlight would enjoy her as much as I did."
Nathaniel was surprised that the expensive looking toy had once belonged to the maid, but shook his head, "No, of course I don't mind. I'm sure she's thanked you..." He gave Star a meaningful look and she nodded emphatically. He stroked her head in pride. "As for Miss Lita staying, Star, I'm afraid I can't do that tonight, okay. Daddy has some work to do so you have to be a good girl and not bother him." The child nodded again.
"Can she come tomorrow, then?" her face lit up again.
Nath hesitated, but finally pulled the young maid to the side, "I apologize for the situation she's put you in. It seems she's taken quite a liking to you. I will be sure to instruct the head maid to always send you as my nanny and you need not worry about any of your other chores throughout our stay here. I do appreciate this." He walked her to the door, "Goodnight to you, Lita." He said and pushed her gently out.
Lita sighed and leaned against the hard wood. This was AMAZING!!!
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ALRIGHT!!!!!!! I'm so excited! Please review for me and just so you get an insight as to what this story is about, I'll explain: Sere is the princess who can't become Queen unless she's married to some high and mighty Lord. Rei is tryin to get at her brother by spending time with Jayden. Endy is tryin to ally with Sere to keep Diamond from being king, but this will cause problems and lots of them. I'm not going to tell you about Mina and Mal b/c that comes later on. Something great happens between Ami and Zach so I won't spill the beans just yet. That's basically all you need for now, so TA TA until next time!!! AND PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!
-Falcon