Tortallans

Sorry it is a bit short, I didn't get much time but I will update soon with a long chappie, perhaps I 'll start writing it 2day if I get time, this was supposed to go up last week!

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Chapter dedicated to – My two wonderful reviewers, LadyknightofHollyrose and Tortall lover You rock my world!


Shinko put her first foot down onto Tortallan soil very carefully. The boat was rocking from side to side and she had been slightly seasick. She walked a pace forward and then Yuki and I stepped off fans waving, ready to fend off an attack. I felt like a highly beautified bodyguard. The king stepped forward and inclined his head to Shinko as she dropped a low Yamani curtsey. I scanned the crowds, anxious for a glimpse of Kel.

'Princess Shinkonami, we hope you will find a home in Tortall' Said the king, not likely I thought, the weather was terrible. Then the King added in a whisper, so the crowd of officials could not hear;

'we hope you can find new family here.' It was exactly what Shinko needed to hear, she had been scared no-one would love her in Tortall. My respect for the King rose.

'Your Majesty, it is an honour to be here.' Shinko replied smiling at the king, several sighs were heard through the crowd. I smirked behind my fan, we'd only just arrived and already Shinko had a fan-club! Then Prince Roald came forward, I recognised him from one of the portraits given to Shinko. He was relatively handsome and had kind eyes. He would suit Shinko, I decided, in fact I thought they would get on very well. He bowed to her and took her arm, bowing and murmuring something to her that made her smile at him as well. So the betrothed couple moved off smiling politely at each other. I almost rolled my eyes.

The king motioned for to courtiers to come forward and take our hands, whilst he turned to the Prince and the rest of our party. He shot Yuki and me a quick smile before beginning some speech about the friendship between Yamais and Tortallans. The courtier bowed to me

'Hello, Lady my name is Lord Octanans of fief Magans Lake.' His voice was refined and went up and down (AN-you know, like a train or your physics teacher?). It was also very squeaky and he was wearing an orange tunic with green flowers embroidered on it. I wanted to ask if everyone in Tortall had such bad dress sense, but I managed to stop myself and instead managed a polite

'It's a pleasure to meet you milord, I have only been on your shores a few moments, but already I feel very much refreshed. Lady Haname is my name.' His chest swelled with pride and he began to ramble about how wonderful Tortall was. I barely suppressed a sigh. I was right he was a man with no brains, no friends and a sense of misguided loyalty to Tortall. I decided that even though he looked about 40 he still lived with his mother.

I glanced over at Yuki to see how she was fairing, over my years at court I had become quite good at pretending to listen whilst really not having a clue what was going on.

'So Lady Haname do you agree with me on this subject?' Shit, I was in trouble now! Did he really expect me to listen?

'Yes, your arguments were perfect..' I fluttered my eyelashes slightly perhaps he wouldn't notice…

'Do you have something in your eye?' I KNEW he lived with his mother! I bet he had never ventured out his house in his entire life, apart from now.

'No, I'm sorry the wind is a little strong.' Any self respecting gentleman of the Yamai court would have offered his coat and probably ordered a carriage just for me. But Lord Octanans really had no clue or no manners.

Then we reached the carriage. He stepped in and didn't even offer to had me in! How dare he! A man from the surrounding crowd stepped forward. He took my hand and gestured toward the carriage. I looked up to give him a perfect smile, when my heart stopped.


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Mystery man- (AN: Sorry can't tell you yet!)

Mithros she was beautiful! Her hair was a honeyed shade and was up in a elegant style. She had soft, creamy skin and green eyes flecked with hazel splinters, full of light and life. Her mouth was full with beautiful red lips. I was in love already and we hadn't even spoken. My heart jumped and I was gone. (AN- That sounds very weird:0))

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My god he probably hated me now, I was always so bad at allowing emotions to show on my face… I put on the polite smile ad stepped into the carriage. Inside Yuki, Lord Octanans and her partner sat inside. The door slammed and as the carriage pulled away I saw my helper return to the crowd. All I could think about were his haunting blue green eyes.

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