IN A LAND, FAR AWAY FROM HERE
A/N: Here is the second chapter, just wrote a little while after the first one. Thank you all for the reviews, I'm glad you enjoy this story. I bought the new Harry Potter and began reading it! It's good so far, if you want an advice: READ IT!
Time and Place: Another time, another world.
Summary: Scott and Juliet are respectively prince and princess and are forced by their parents to marry each other. But they aren't in love with each other…
Rating: T/M. It depends of the chapters. It will probably have some violence and sexual content in future chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except my mind! Also, this story is completely AU.
Characters: All of the cliffhangers and their family, Peter and Sophie, maybe some OC. Elaine is still evil but in another style…means no raping or seducing Scott. Walt will have a part in this story later…but I can reveal why now… Oh, and Susan, Scott's mother is dead since several years.
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To all the readers, I hope I won't deceive any of you with this second chapter…
Chapter Two: Dead or Safe? That is the question!
King Martin's Castle
Shelby woke up earlier than usual and quickly pulled on her dress, not bothering tying her laces from behind. She noticed her little sister and her mother were still asleep and smiled to herself. She would have to tell them about Scott one day, she knew she couldn't keep a secret from them too long. She walked across the room silently and noticed it had been raining again in the small house. She almost tripped on her sleeping cat and finally reached the door. She took her old but useful coat and opened the door. The sun wasn't even raised and already a lot of people were walking in the streets. She speeded up her pace and headed towards Scott's tower, carefully looking behind her as she entered the building. She climbed the stairs quickly and stopped for a second by the door, willingly listening Scott's soft voice when she heard him humming a sweet love song. She finally decided to make herself known and cleared her throat. Scott turned around startled to face her like a child who had been doing something he or she shouldn't have been doing, and a little embarrassed too. Shelby stood there for a second, grinning at him. He looked more handsome than usual (if that's possible!) with his formal clothes. And when he saw his lover, his face brightened; he walked towards her and took her into his strong muscled arms, swirling her around happily.
"I am glad you came to see me before my departure, my love." He kissed her lips soundly and released his grip just a little.
"I couldn't miss our meeting, not with you leaving in a little while for several days. When will you be come back?"
"Soon love, I promise." Shelby pouted at his answer and Scott's smile faded away from his face. "I won't stay away more than a week, is that okay?" He said sweetly, hoping she wouldn't be mad at him for leaving so long.
"Of course it is. So, when are you leaving?"
"As soon as David comes. It means, maybe in a lifetime. I don't even know if he remembers we are going today."
"Oh…well…uh, do you want me to leave you alone?"
"No! Not at all! Why would I want this?
"I…I don't know. I just suppose that you may need time to get ready to leave and say goodbye to everybody here."
"All I need is just in front of my eyes, right now." He said seductively running a hand into her gold blonde hair. Shelby leaned against his chest, breathing deeply into his shirt. He smelt so good, an original mixture of honey and mint!
"Are you going to visit the Queen Sharon while you're away?"
"Probably…why that question?"
"Nothing special, just wondering. My sister told me she had a daughter our age and was trying to find her a husband."
"And?"
"Well, if she finds you attractive enough, you might be the one for her." She said worried. Scott smiled a little at her anxiety.
"No, not a risk, do not worry. You are the only one for me." He reassured her, before leaning down to kiss her lips. They embraced, and kissed slowly and passionately for a few minutes.
Queen Sharon's Castle, One Week Later
"When are we expecting the King Martin, Mother? Shouldn't he be already here?" Juliet asked the Queen Sharon as this one was reading a book in the Glass garden. This garden was simply beautiful, decorated by statues in glass; trees and flowers in colorful glass. Only the ground was made with grass. Sharon looked up and checked out her daughter's appearance.
"When did you find that dress? It is really nice." She exclaimed sharply, getting up and taking her daughter's hand to swirl her around. "You look beautiful!"
"Thank you Mother. But you did not answer my question." Juliet pointed as they both sat back on the glass bench.
"I am profoundly sorry my dear. He should be here in a few hours if everything goes fine." Just as the princess was about to say something else to her mother, Sophie arrived almost running. She quickly caught her breath and apologized for interrupting the two women.
"I am sorry my Ladies but King Martin just arrived. I figured out you would want to know."
"You did good Sophie." The queen assured getting up and walking towards the castle and the two others followed her way.
"King Martin!" Sharon exclaimed as she spotted him talking to a knight of her army. The King smiled hearing her voice and went to greet her. He got on one knee and softly kissed the back of her hand. "It is a pleasure to meet you again, my dear Queen. You look more beautiful than the last time I saw you, if that is possible." Martin said, admiring the beauty that was the woman in front of him.
"The pleasure is all mine, my friend." Sharon answered blushing a bit. They both smiled at each other and Juliet went into view. "Oh, and this is my little Princess." She said introducing her daughter.
"Saying you look stunning would not be enough, Juliet. You have grown into an amazing young lady." Martin flattered the girl, kissing her hand as well.
"Well, well…do you want a servant to show you your quarters now or later?"
"If they could just drop my things there, I'll visit later. Right now, I would rather have a conversation with you."
"It is perfectly fine. Follow me into my office. Juliet, I will see you at dinner."
Juliet watched as her mother and the King disappeared into her office and sighed. She needed to relax. She walked back outside and headed towards the stables where she knew she would find Auggie working. She didn't know what had gotten into her these last days but all she wanted was to be near him, and to talk too. She knew that if her mother found out about her spending all her free time with a groom, she would be mad and will prohibit her to see him. She had to be discreet and not letting anyone know except Katherine in who she had an absolute trust. She found Auggie with a sick horse, doing some medical treatment and waited until he was finished before making her presence known. Auggie turned around startled, dropping the empty sedative bottle on the floor.
"I am sorry Auggusto; I did not want to scare you." She apologized, kneeling on her knees and helping him collecting the glass.
"That is fine Mistress. Don't worry about it, let me do this. I wouldn't want this to hurt your precious hands."
"No it's fine; I'm not useless for once."
"You never are to me."
"Thank you. In fact, I wanted to see you and know if you wanted to go riding with me. Katherine is actually working on a dress for me and I do not have any companion."
"I don't know if I can…I mean I usually am not supposed to ride the horses."
"Well, all you will have to say in your defense is that it was my orders."
"If you say so…" Auggie went to search Juliet' horse and took another one for him. About twenty minutes later, they were ready to go.
"So, uh where are we going?"
"To the lake. The view is beautiful, you'll see." Auggie helped her climbing her horse and she found a comfortable position in riding like amazons. It was better since she had kept her dress and she wouldn't fall because she was an excellent rider.
"You are sure you're fine with that dress?" He asked concerned.
"Yes, it does not matter. It is not the first time I am riding in that sort of outfit."
"Okay then. Let's go!"
Queen Sharon' office, meantime
"I know Scott, and I am not worried about him, but still…Did he even come here like he should have?"
"No, but if he really disappeared, how are we going to reunite our kingdoms? I cannot marry Juliet to someone else than him except you; and you aren't available.
"I know, I know. Listen, I give him one more week and if he doesn't come back, I will marry you. The Countess would understand our choice."
"This would be better if your son reappeared soon through. I wonder what happened to him…did you try asking sorcerers or even fairies? They could help you. We have one here, he is really good and is never wrong." Sharon proposed believing greatly in those things. But Martin hadn't the same opinion; he couldn't bring himself to believe of the magical universe. His wife, Susan had believed in all of this and was seeing a clairvoyant every week. This one was supposed to forecast the future, and yet she still had been killed.
"I don't think this would help much, to tell you the truth…in fact I was rather thinking of sending some men in the forest to try and find him. I seriously believe it would be more efficient."
"As you want, my friend. I'll pray for his well being then. And if I have any news, I'll send you a message instantly, do not worry." She reassured him, patting his arm softly.
Queen Sharon's Territories, The Lake
"You were right about this one, it is absolutely gorgeous." Auggie stated looking at the girl who was now lying in his arms. "But not as gorgeous as you are." He added softly, hoping she wouldn't be mad at him for complimenting her. They had been riding for almost two hours before reaching the lake. Auggie had never had an afternoon so amazing. Juliet and he were closer than before and he was sure she had enjoyed her time as much as he had. Juliet looked up at him and sighed happily, wrapping an arm around his neck, softly tickling the back of it. Auggie laughed a little and Juliet giggled, knowing she had found a sensitive point. They held a deep gaze and the laugher finally faded. Juliet slowly stroked his cheek with the back of her hand and Auggie tensed, and then closed his eyes.
"The time I spent with you was the best ever. Thank you." She said sweetly wrapping her other arm tighter around his neck. Auggie re-opened his eyes, only to find their lips centimeters apart. Juliet's lips inched closer and started kissing his slowly. Auggie's reaction was shock but he let her doing and finally allowed himself to respond to her kiss which had begun more passionate. They kissed constantly for a very long time before Juliet realized it was almost nightfall. She broke the kiss and smiled down at Auggie. "We should come back to the castle. It is getting dark. And you know how is my mother…I did not even tell her I was going for a ride! I did not tell anybody to be honest."
"Okay. I will tell her this is my fault. Like that she won't punish you."
"No! She would blame you! I'll tell her the truth…that I asked you to come because my maid was already busy."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am." She kissed his lips again and got up. "Let's go!" She took his hand and helped him getting up.
"I love spending time with you."
"Me too Auggusto." She squeezed his hand and smiled up at him. "Me too…"
King Martin's castle, A Week Later
It had been almost two weeks since Scott left his father's castle and nobody had had news about him, David or Ezra. Some rumors were slowly coming around but Shelby hadn't heard any of them. One day as she was washing the floors of the castle's ballroom, Miss Lipenowski decided to pay her a little visit, seeing as she was bored and needed some entertainment.
"Someone told me your sweet lover had been injured in a brawl against some rubbers. Some people even say he is dead…" Daisy said in a low and disquieting voice from behind. She could not help but disturbing Shelby when this one was working. But it wasn't because she didn't like her; it was because she loved keeping her company.
"What are you talking about Witch?" Shelby asked worried, putting her broom against the wall and wiping her forehead with the back of her hand.
"Do not worry; it is only a rumour…through…"
"What? Tell me." Shelby pleaded looking her in the eye. She noticed her eyes were almost black and it scarred her a little.
"Someone found this thing in the woods. I know you recognize it, don't you?" She said hanging Scott's chain in front of Shelby's eyes.
"What are you doing with it! Gimme that!" Shelby demanded tears flowing through her crystal blue eyes. Miss Lipenowski smiled sickly and handed her the gold chain.
"Please, tell me the truth, he is not dead, isn't he?"
"How would I know?" She said with a smirk.
"I know you can see it if you use your powers."
"I am sorry but this is all crap, you know it. I never was a wizard; everybody in this land can tell you that."
"Please…what can I do to change your opinion? How much money do you want for reading into your crystal ball?" Shelby asked reaching for her pockets, trying to find some coins.
"Money…that's all you have on your mind…I told you, no need to use magical help."
"How then?" Shelby finally said, completely desperate.
"Use your heart, and you'll find the truth."
"What?"
"If you are truly in love just like you seem to be, your hearts are beating as one. It is only a matter of feelings." Shelby looked up at her not convinced.
"This is all lies!" She said in a last attempt to hide the truth about their relationship.
"What? You are not in love with the prince? Don't lie, I saw you two together more than once." Shelby just nodded her head, closing her eyes finally admitting the love they shared to Daisy.
"Try it at least. You have nothing to lose, except your precious working time." Miss Lipenowski said with a sly smile before turning around to leave. "Oh and about his chain: no need to worry, I only found this in his room. I just wanted to be sure about your feelings for him." Shelby shook her head bitterly at her and began working again, worrying about nothing else but her lover.
King Martin's Office, meantime
"Martin, what are you talking about? You can't do that without the permission of the other members of the Council."
"And what am I supposed to do? This is that or letting my kingdom go. You would not want that, would you?"
"Of course not. But what about our wedding? If you marry the Queen, we will never be together. Do not forget it."
"I already thought of everything. If my son does not reappear in two weeks, I will do it. End of the discussion."
"As you want, sir. But do not forget that if you are doing it, I will try everything that is in my power to stop this stupid commitment." She threatened, narrowing her eyes at him for the second time this evening. Martin sighed and took her hand in his.
"I am sorry Elaine. You know how much I love you. But what can we do except that? If I leave the things like they are actually, it won't be long until the King William III takes both our kingdoms. My army isn't strong enough to fight back against William. Everybody in this kingdom knows it."
"I know that Martin. But did you think about me? What is going to happen to me if you marry the Queen? I won't have a place neither in your life, nor in the Council. We both know that she would take my place."
"I won't let her pushing you aside, I promise you."
'You better dear!' Elaine thought to herself, fuming inside. If Scott didn't reappear soon she would have to do something and quick.
End of chapter!
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