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A/N: Oh, my goodness, I did it again didn't I? How long has it been? A month, 2 or is it 3 now. Anyway, I am so sorry, I'm lazy and I've been really, really stressed out cos of various reasons, but I'm having anxiety attacks and mental breakdowns all over the place. Anyway, On with the show!
King Roald and Queen Lianne stared wearily at their sons, internally debating their choices.
At last, after a very long uncomfortable silence, the king sighed and beckoned for the two boys to have a seat. Jonathan and Daemon exchanged weary glances and sat carefully at the two plush armchairs in front of the cherry oak desk.
Roald stared out the window, to survey the palace grounds that were barely visible in the lack of light. He took a shaky breath in and started his story.
It doesn't seem so long ago, but it seems that twenty years have gone so quickly. And here you are, what I and your mother had feared and wished would not come has still dawned upon us, though we tried so hard to prevent this but it seems that fate is unavoidable.
I do not know if it is a wise idea to tell you this story but I feel you are entitled to this knowledge.
It all happened when you were born, your mother and I were on a tour of the countryside when your mother was only eight months gone into your little lives, we were under the welcoming roof of Trebond and the now departed lady. Your mother seemed so healthy but appeared appearances are deceiving. She went into premature labour right then and there.
The lady of Trebond, thankfully was a gifted healer, and she helped your mother through the difficulties. Your birth left your mother terribly weak, but it seemed the surprises didn't end there.
The lady of Trebond, in her attempt to help Your mother, drained all her power and was starting to tap into her life force. In her weakened form, the Great Mother took over her body and foretold a prophecy, something we most definitely were distressed to hear.
King Roald seemed to slump against the window as he remembered something painful. Both boys turned to their mother and urged her to go on.
Queen Lianne, seeing their expectant glances, continued her husband's broken story.
It was that long ago, but I still remember it clearly, the exact words still ring in my ears:
When comes the time when they shall meet,
When Amethyst, emerald and sapphire seek,
What rightly they feel should be claimed,
Emerald and sapphire would see the Lioness tamed.
Brother against brother,
Princes against King.
For trust to weather,
For what death will bring.
So, thus me and your father resolved to save you, for fate seemed to have dreadful plan for you, we were determined to stop it. So, we separated you, gave you rings that would forever be your identity. We sent you, Daemon, to live with the count of Kaleer(sorry stole that from black jewels) and Jon came with us to the palace to be the heir.
We never thought it would come to this, but it seems we were fools to think that fate would let go of it's grip on you. How wrong we were.
We never fully understood this prophecy, some things within it just don't make sense. Perhaps only time will tell.
Both boys puzzled at this story, their faces darkened with concentration. King Roald broke the silence with a quiet cough and said: "Well, since you have finally come back into our lives, your mother and I would be honored if you allow us to crown you as a prince."
Daemon nodded solemnly and muttered a modest thank you. The King nodded determinedly and called for a servant to take Daemon to the guest rooms. With a polite bow, both princes backed out of the room and each went to their separate rooms.
Alanna was waiting for Jon in his room when the prince returned.
Jon was grim faced when he saw her, he took one look at his curious squire and started to recount what was revealed to him only minutes before.
When he was finished, Alanna stared at him in open mouthed silence. "You were born in Trebond? My mother delivered you and Daemon? Oh my…."
"My thoughts exactly…Do you have any idea about the prophecy?"
"Some…but it doesn't really fit in much. I think the three jewels refer to us, the Lioness is me, though I don't understand why I would be tamed. Brother against brother must mean you and Daemon. The princes are you, and king must refer to George, but I just don't understand how it could fit together. I makes no sense…"
Jon took all this into consideration and carefully watched Alanna's brow crease more and more in frustration. Jon grinned at this and kissed her on her forehead. Alanna smiled gently and let Jon pull her towards the bed, carefully, he enveloped her in a tight hug and moved her closer.
Alanna, however, had other idea's. She gently pried herself away from his warm grip and turned her back to him.
Jon protested at this action and tried to grab her back. Alanna simply moved aside and easily avoided his long arms. She walked determinedly towards her ajoining door and raised her hand in a small wave, leaving behind a very frustrated Jonathan.
Alanna walked into her room and closed the door gently. She sighed and leaned against the heavy bed post, carefully reconsidering everything Jon had just told her. And she thought her life was complicated enough now this.
She laughed coldly at this thought, complicated was an understatement.
She climbed into her massive bed and slowly closed her eyes. In the still silence, she heard her door open quietly and a tall figure lithely slide through the open gap. She smirked evily at this and said: "You know Jon, you could've at least waited till I was asleep."
Through the darkness, Alanna could see him smile: "Well, that'd just be no fun wouldn't it?"
Alanna rolled her eyes at this and effortlessly lifted up her sheets so Jon could climb in. He thanked her quietly and slid in beside her. Alanna snuggled in to his chest and fell asleep as his arms slid around her waist.
There we go! Another chapter! You thought I was going to write something else there didn't you? Oh well, we can save that for later on….Anyway, I hope you enjoyed that and didn't think it was totally junk.
Big hugs go out to my reviewers, you're the reason I still have the patience to continue this story. Love you all!
Luv C.
