A New Beginning
By: IAMSOAP
Chapter 2
As the days went by, Cair Paravel began to get more and more lively.
The Festival would be taking place in three weeks time, and everyone was busy getting fitted for costumes and finding dates/escorts to The Opening Ball.
But through all of the excitement, Lucy was oddly silent.
She was in the middle of a battle between her heart and her mind.
She would often take off on her horse, Lacus, intent on going to see if Will was at his cottage, but would return soon after not accomplishing her goal.
On the day before the festival Lucy was going with two of her ladies maids to pick up her gown for the masquerade when Eustace came running into Lucy.
After Lucy had untangled herself from Eustace she stood up and brushed herself off.
"Eustace! Where on earth are you off to in such a hurry?"
Eustace, who was also brushing himself off, looked up with a smile.
"Oh, I was just looking for Jill, have you seen her? And I am dreadfully sorry Lucy for nearly killing you."
Lucy smiled, "Oh it's quite alright, I believe she was in the garden talking with King Rilian."
Eustace thanked her and then headed for the library at a slightly slower pace.
Lucy laughed in amusement.
"Come Lily, Catherine, Let's retrieve my gown before anyone else runs into me."
The three ladies laughed and continued on their way.
Later that day, Lucy was sitting on her window seat, in her room, when there was a knock on her door.
"Yes?"
Catherine popped her head in with a smile.
"King Tirian wished to speak with you, Your Majesty."
Lucy smiled, "Thank you Catherine, you may let him in."
A few moments later, Tirian entered the room.
Lucy stood and curtsied to Tirian, which he returned with a bow.
"How can I be of service to you, My Lord?"
Lucy asked, as she sat down and motioned Tirian to do the same.
As Tirian sat down, he smiled.
"I was wondering, My Lady, if you would like to accompany me to the Opening Ball tomorrow evening?"
Lucy gave Tirian a half smile, she had turned down all of the other men who had asked her, waiting for a certain someone to show up but she was running out of time.
"It would be my honor, You Majesty." Said Lucy with a small smile.
Tirian laughed and took her hand in his.
"I am accompanying you to a ball Lucy, not our wedding."
Lucy laughed, over the last three months Tirian had become like family to Lucy; and she loved how he could always fine a way to cheer her up.
"Thank You, Tirian." She said with gratitude.
Tirian smiled.
"Think nothing of it Lucy."
Then with a finale wave and bow, Tirian left the room.
As soon as the door had closed Lucy flopped very un-lady like into her chair, and sighed.
"Where are you Will?"
(A.N—OMG! Okay really short but hey! Another chapter! And another one will be coming soon! R&R! Let me know if you like!)