A/N: Ok chapter two…boy this is the least inspiration I've had for Weddings…sad…I hope it turns out ok…and I hope you all don't hate me if it doesn't… :D
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Daine woke to birds chirping on her windowsill. She yawned, stretched and opened her eyes. She didn't see Numair, and assumed he had a meeting with Jon. She went to the privy, and drew herself a bath. She undressed, and sank into the warm bliss. She closed her eyes, and opened her mind to those of the swallows at her window. She learned from them that winter had been tough on their group. She also learned they had been staying in the Palace courtyard, in the newly budding trees, where the maids brought them dried fruit and bread. When her water began to get cold, Daine bid the birds farewell, and closed off her mind to them. She scrubbed herself clean, then stood and wrapped a linen around her small figure. She cleaned her teeth and looked in the mirror. Satisfied, she went back into her bedroom and pulled on a pair of cotton breeches and a soft, pale blue shirt. She combed through her damp hair, and left it down to dry. She noticed a note on Numair's nightstand as she made the bed. She read it aloud.
Magelet,
Jon wanted to meet with us, but you looked so peaceful I decided to let you sleep. When you wake, join us in Jon's study.
With love,
Numair
She smiled at her nickname. She loved it when he called her that. Well, She thought. Best not keep them waiting. She stepped into her slipper shoes, and trudged off through the halls to the King's study.
When she reached the large oak doors, she knocked lightly. When she heard Jon say, 'Come in.' she entered.
As soon as she stepped into the room, everyone began cheering and shouting. She jumped in surprise, but relaxed when she saw Numair smirking in the corner.
"What's all this?" she asked confused. She surveyed the room. It looked as if they were having a party.
"Why it's a party for you of course!" replied Thayet excitedly.
"A party? Why a party?" Daine inquired.
"Because you're getting married!" shouted Buri.
When Daine didn't respond, Alanna went over to her and pulled her into the room. She led her over to Jon's desk, and made her sit. Then everyone in the room bombarded her with presents. Jon, Numair, and Neal tried to quietly sneak out of the room, but one of the floor boards creaked.
"You know, if you wanted to leave, you could have said so…" Thayet pointed out.
Jon stood up straight and replied, "Thayet, we want to leave." Numair nodded in agreement.
"Too bad, now sit down." Thayet smirked. Numair and Jon groaned.
"Give it up lads, they wont let you leave, so sit down and stay a while." added George.
"Numair get over here and help Daine open your wedding gifts." Kel ordered
Neal tried to sneak away once more, and was met by Yuki's shusken. Numair did as he was told, and Jon went to sit in the corner; pouting.
"Nice Kel! You're good at giving orders." praised the other women.
"Great." mumbled Jon from his pout-ing chair.
"What was that Jon?" Alanna asked sharply.
"Nothing dear," he replied sweetly.
"Yeah right nothing my…" her thought was rudely interrupted with another comment form Jon.
"Honestly love, it was nothing. You know I wouldn't dream of lying to my lovely Lioness." he smirked
"Well it better be nothing…" warned Alanna.
Numair cleared his throat. "If you two are done playing married, can we get this over with please?" Daine elbowed him lightly, yet hard enough to make him wince. "Be polite Numair." He stopped trying to protest, and handed her a present.
"That one's from me and George." said Alanna with a grin.
Daine accepted it from Numair, and shook it gently. It didn't make any noise. She and Numair each took a corner and pulled the wrapping off. Inside were baby clothes. There were a few pairs of tiny breeches as well as little cotton shirts and tunics, in all different colors. There were no dresses or anything other girl-like garments.
Alanna's grin broadened. "For either a girl or boy." Daine laughed, and Numair flushed at the thought of having children already. Then he remembered his dream and smiled. He watched as Daine continued to pick up the small outfits. Then she folded them all up, and gently laid them back in the box. Then she was handed another gift, and tore the paper off, and gasped. It was a tiny, hand carved, baby rocker, with a cute little baby blanket spread out inside. It had a fuzzy brown teddy bear underneath the blanket.
"That's a little something extra from me lass." George said, giving her his broad, flashy smile. "My mother made the blanket and the bear to go with it."
"It's beautiful George," she replied. "Thank you."
Numair murmured his agreement. Then he picked up the box of baby clothes, and set it inside the cradle, and put it on the floor by Daine's chair.
As the day went on, the happy couple received many wonderful gifts. From Jon and Thayet they got a set of china, with matching silver. Kel and Dom provided them with a set of matching linens, some for the kitchen, some for the bathroom, and some for other everyday needs. Yuki and Neal gave them some other kitchen needs. Raoul and Buri gave them a cute little fountain for their bathroom, and some candles for around their home. Onua gave them two child-size saddles, and some children's riding gear.
When she had opened all the presents, Daine was practically crying from happiness.
"You guys are the best friends anyone could ever have!" But in saying that, she lost control of her tears, and let them roll down her soft pink cheeks.
Numair brushed them away with a large, calloused finger and smiled at her. She grinned back, and then stopped crying.
"We want the best for you lass, and this big oaf is it." George said with a wink.
Daine jumped up and gave him a hug. Then she gave everyone else in the room hugs as well. "Thank you all so much! For the wonderful gifts, and also for your blessings."
"Daine honey, how could we not give you our blessings? You two are some of our greatest friends! We're happy for you!" Onua told her.
"And besides," said Alanna with a sly grin. "We know we wouldn't be able to stop you even if we wanted to!"
Daine and Numair laughed, as did everyone else.
They talked for a while, but soon they all started to get hungry.
Jon asked, "Would you like me to have food brought up here, or shall we eat in the mess hall?"
"I think we should eat downstairs, and get out of this stuffy office." replied Alanna.
"It's not stuffy!" retorted Jon.
"It is with this many people in here for so long!" she snapped.
Jon mumbled something under his breath.
Alanna was about to demand that he tell her what he had said, but Thayet interrupted her. "Would you too knock it off! This is the second time today you've gone at it!"
Alanna glared at her and stomped out of the room. Thayet sighed. "How about if everyone freshens up, then we'll meet downstairs in about ten minutes or so."
The room's contents filed out, heading back to their rooms.
Once everyone was out of ear-shot Thayet asked, "Jon what did you say?"
Jon lied and said, "I don't remember."
"Jon please, I know you better than that! Tell me what you said."
Jon thought of a fake answer instantly, and replied, "I said I was glad I didn't marry her, because we would always be having fights like that." He smiled to himself for his quick thinking.
Thayet grinned slightly "No you didn't, but I'll accept that, since it seemed to take a lot of thought."
Jon stooped in a mock bow. "Milady, might I escort you to the ball?"
She laughed. "We're going to the mess hall, not the ball." she pointed out.
"Ah well, that's too bad now isn't it love?" he smirked.
"Come on dolt. Even though there isn't a ball, you may still escort me."
"Of course love, shall I hide my face in a polite gesture as well?" he asked grinning.
"Yes that will do nicely," she teased.
They ran off to the mess hall, chasing each other through the hallways. Whenever they heard someone coming they would stop running, and walk calmly. Then they would take off again after polite greetings were exchanged. They stopped outside the door to the mess, and burst out laughing. When they had regained their composure, except for the few grins that escaped, they walked slowly into the dining hall, and looked around for their friends. They saw Alanna, George, Daine, and Numair at a large table in the back. They each got a tray of food, and joined them. George was sitting to the right of Alanna, -who was still angry from earlier- while Daine and Numair were across the table. Jon sat on the other side of Alanna, and Thayet sat next to him. He leaned over, like he was reaching for the butter, and whispered in Alanna's ear, "If you really want to know, I'll tell you later what I said." She nodded once to show that she heard, and pushed the butter into his grip.
"So Daine, have you decided where you're going to have the ceremony at?" asked Thayet.
Daine swallowed a piece of bread before answering, "Well, we were thinking of having it in the clearing where Numair first showed me how to find my magic."
"Sounds like as good a place as any." said Alanna.
The women continued to discuss wedding plans, while the men talked about random things. When they realized that no one else remained in the mess hall, they too decided it was time to leave. When they were walking out, Jon said, "Oh Alanna, come to my study later, we need to talk about placements for the new knights."
Alanna groaned. "Do it yourself Jon." she retorted
"Now now Alanna, is that any way to talk to your wonderfully amazing ruler?" he smirked.
"Well if you were my wonderfully amazing ruler, then no, but since you're not…"
Jon protested with a look of mock hurt. "Just for that my dear, you can do placements, and you have the honors of personally telling the green knights, where they're stationed at.
Alanna gaped at him. "There's no way I'm doing that Jon. You know how happy they get, and then they jump up and down and they're just too happy about it! You could place them as a prison guard for a pack of Stormwings and they would still be happy!"
Jon grinned at her. "Yes, and sometimes they even hug the messenger." And with that, he and Thayet walked off, with Alanna glaring daggers at their backs.
George was trying to contain his laughter, but it wasn't working. Then Alanna turned her gaze at him, and he immediately stopped. "Come on lass," he said. "It can't be all that bad, can it?"
"George, you have no idea." she said. She sighed and received a kiss from George, before returning to Jon's stuffy study.
He was sitting behind his desk grinning.
"What are you so happy about?" she growled menacingly.
"Well for one, I get to make my lovely Lioness miserable…" he smirked.
She plopped down into the waiting chair, and grabbed the papers off the desk.
"This is the worst day ever." she grumbled.
Jon laughed. "No love, you only think so." he replied teasing her.
"I could make it worse for you, you know."
Jon shut up.
They spent a few hours finding the right jobs for all the fresh knights, and then Alanna was sent off the find them and tell them their posts.
A/N: So how was it? I know its short…but it took me like…forever to write this much! What did you think of the party? Anyway I hope you liked it…if you don't well then sue me…not literally of course…
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