A Wildmage and Mage: Love at Court
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Chapter 2
One Month Later
"Daine, I have great news!"
"What is it Thayet? What's got you so happy? The last time you were this happy, you were throwing another ball," Daine said, taking in the queen's sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks, like she had run all the way to the stables where Daine was spending time with the rider horses.
"Oh, now you've ruined my surprise. Yes, there is to be a ball. In exactly two and a half weeks. It's going to be a very formal affair. I'll need you, Onua, and Alanna to help me plan it. Oh, and you have to have an escort. But please, don't bring that stupid boy that's always chasing after you. Percy, Perrty, Pansin, Perrin, that's it, Perrin! Don't bring him please."
"Don't worry, Thayet. I won't bring him. I know exactly who I'm going to have escort me. Oh, now I can't wait! I have to get a dress made for me soon. The last fancy dress I had was destroyed when I had to help Evin Larse's horse give birth shortly after the end of the war," she said, wheels already turning about her and Numair making their appearance.
"That's wonderful. And yes, I remember. I also seem to remember that you made Kuri Tailor very angry when you told her that the beautiful dress she had made for you was now ruined by a birthing. So, who are you going to the ball with? If it's not Perrin, I can't imagine who it could be," Thayet said, a mischievous glint to her eyes.
"Oh, no you don't. I'm not telling you. You'll just have to wait and see like everyone else. I can't have you getting all excited and accidentally let it slip, now can I?"
"Spoilsport! Fine, just remember to meet us in the sunroom to start planning the ball tomorrow morning. And don't be late," she said, walking back up the hill toward the palace.
'This is exactly what I wanted. Now Numair and I can let all our friends know about us. We just have to make it until the ball without them finding out.' Shaking her head to clear it of thought, she went back to talking to the horses.
A/N: Sorry it was so short. I'll try to make it longer next time. Don't forget to review. I hope you all liked it, but if not, please be CONSTRUCTIVE. I really don't see a use for flames, so I'd rather not receive any.