Distant Memories – Visitors

Disclaimer: As much as I wish I did, I don't own these characters, countries or anything. I just added in a few extra character's to make things exciting.

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Several days later, Gwyn stood in the kitchens of her personal quarters; A parcel had come for her. After the Duchess opened it, she found a very beautiful gown. "Lady Lana?" Gwyn called. She used Alanna's fake identity as the window was open. Alanna rushed into the room. "Try this on," Gwyn said as she handed over the dress.

Alanna gasped, the dress was beautiful.

After Alanna put on the dress, she came out to show Gwyn. "Hmm." Gwyn was deep in thought. "The hem is too short," Gwyn decided. As she adjusted the hem Alanna twisted; trying to see her back in the mirror. "Hold still!" Gwyn Ordered.

"It doesn't look right," Alanna objected. "It looks like Squire Alan in a girls dress."

"My child," the duchess sighed. "That's because we've done naught with Squire Alan's hair. Hold still!"

The dress properly fitted. Gwyn fussed with the girls flaming locks and put some cosmetics on her face. "You've a lot to learn."

Alanna snorted. "And from this second on you will not snort." Gwyn put on a strict face. "Me dear child, I mean it. You'll never pass as a Noble Lady with your manners."

Alanna blushed and looked down. "Yes, Your Grace."

After Gwyn had out away the cosmetics, she said, "Well my child, let me look at you."

Alanna stood, patting her pinned up hair and tugging at her dress. Gwyn had a very odd look on her face. "Is something wrong?" Alanna asked nervously.

Gwyn steered Alanna into her bedroom, where she could see her own reflection in the mirror. Gwyn made her face the mirror. Alanna swallowed, she was looking at a Lady.

"I'm beautiful," she whispered in awe.

Gwyn tried to keep a smile off her face, but couldn't. "You'll pass," she said, pushing Alanna back into the kitchen. "You're not as beautiful as some of the court's beauties."

Alanna sighed and sat. "I'll never be a court beauty."

"My child, not that way!" Gwyn cried. You'll rumple your skirts. Sweep them out – like this - and sit with them all around you. And keep your feet together."

Alanna tried this. It took several attempts before she got it right. "Here you go," Gwyn said, as she gave Alanna a cup of tea. Alanna took a nice big slurp of the tea. Gwyn frowned. "Court Ladies do not slurp."

Alanna blushed, and then sighed. "It's going to be just as hard to learn to be a girl, as it was to be a boy."

The Duchess nodded. "You're right, it may even be harder."

Alanna sighed once more and took her mug to the sink. "Great Merciful Mother!" Alanna gasped. She could hear horses in the courtyard: visitors! She turned and hurried to her room – no visitor would be allowed there.

What has gotten into her? Gwyn wondered.

The door opened and a young man walked through. "Mother I'm back!" the man called out.

"My child!" Gwyn exclaimed and gave her son a hug. "You're back early."

The man nodded. "Court was getting boring after a while. Nothing new happens, all you find are people talking of the war. I think I've heard enough stories of war to last me a lifetime."

Gwyn smiled. "Same old court then? Some things never change."

The man nodded, then said, "Father sends his regards, he'll be returning in a fortnight."

Gwyn nodded. "Excuse me a moment, my child." Gwyn went into Alanna's rooms, where Lady Lana was hiding. "My child, come and introduce yourself to my son."

"You have children?"

-Flashback-

"I've taught my children many things."

"Children?" It hadn't occurred to Alanna that Gwyn had children.

A feint smile appeared on Gwyn's face. "Yes, my children. Two daughters and a son. They're at Court at the moment."

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Alanna blushed. "I guess you do." She anxiously walked into the kitchens with Gwyn. There she saw a young man, not much older than herself. He had jet black hair, much like Jon's, but hazel eyes like George's.

"My Child, meet Lady Lana of Port Legann," Gwyn said. "Lady Lana, meet my son Jorge."

Alanna gasped.

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Author's note: hehe, Jorge! I love him, he's my favourite character!

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