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Sesshy: growl…

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Change of Plans

The fire blazed in the fire place as Malon wrote out her story in the small book Daeni had. 'I hope she doesn't mind me writing in this but I need to let it out…somehow.' She spent the entire night filling out the pages with her past. She cried in some parts and smiled in others but overall felt relieved to let it all out in a place where no one could be the judge for her mistakes.

She paused and looked up at the flames warming the cottage. 'If I could turn back time I would let it all happen again because no matter what I suffered inside…I still felt loved…' Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Sounding urgent Malon rushed to the door and left her book on the wooden chair she was seated at and opened the door. There he stood proud and tall a figment of her past. She gasped and stood stiff not a word or a sound came from either one only long gazes into each others eyes.

"Fiory!" She smiled and embraced him. She felt such comfort within his arms. She missed her dear friend who had risked so much for her. "I'm so glad you're alive. I was so scared for you, I didn't know if you were alive or dead." Malon held on tighter and let her tears fall freely on his chest. "I'm so glad you are here as well." She separated from his warm hold and looked up at him with a concerned expression. "How is Camry is he-" Fiory smiled and said cheerfully, "Camry is well. He has recovered from his wounds and is back to work. The rest of the generals are also well, however concerned about the Kings latest request." Her eyebrows furrowed but quickly changed to a happy face when she let him in and offered him a drink.

"So tell me about this request is it…bad?" she asked giving him the cup of cinnamon tea. He nodded gravely and thanked her. "He asked us to train the soldiers for war. I'm not sure who he is going against anymore, just last week he sent a telegram informing us to train faster that he may need us in less time than he thought." Malon looked down and sighed. "Have I said something wrong?" he asked concerned. Malon shook her head and smirked. "I'm sorry Fiory. Simply hearing about things like that make me feel like I did before. Tell me something, have you seen…the prince?" His eyes narrowed and he set down his cup. "No Malon, he is still in Hyrule preparing for his wedding. The nine months are almost up; the wedding arrangements are almost finished. I'm sorry…" Malon nodded and began a different conversation on less bitter things.

"How long do you plan on staying?" she asked smiling at him. He sighed and took her hands in his. "It depends." She blushed and pulled her hands away quickly. "O-on what?" she asked nervously. He smiled and got closer to her. The embers from the dying fire reflecting off his emerald green eyes. "Malon I must confess to you that during the short amount of time spent together you caught my interest. During most of the time in the training fields all I could think about where those pretty smiles you gave, that glowing light in your dark blue orbs. I do not understand how but I know that I have fallen in love with you. If you let me I can give you my all and make you happy. Have I answered your question?"

Tears formed at the corner of her eyes and she frowned so sadly. "Fiory I, well you know how I felt then…You know that this short time is not enough for me. I nee-" Fiory put his finger to her lips and smiled. "I know that this is too much for you. But I want you to know that this is not a burden for you. I can help you get over him if you will just give me a chance. Look I won't stay long to trouble you. I'll leave tomorrow morning but I will come back to know what you have decided. Please at least think about it, think about what I can offer you that Link isn't at this moment. Think about it." He stood up and walked to the door ready to leave.

"Where are you going? Do you have anywhere to stay?" she asked getting up distressed at his abrupt departure. "I have a room checked out at the small Inn near here. Don't worry about me just think about it. I won't be able to come back soon but I will be back I can promise you that." He mounted his horse and looked sadly down at her. She did not look at him her head was bowed low and her arms held onto the ledge of the door. "Farewell." He began to trot towards the Inn when he heard her shouting out his name. He turned back and saw her in the middle of the road panting her tears glistening in the moonlight.

"Please wait. I don't want to be alone anymore! I need someone with me, I feel so alone…" Her legs gave in and she fell to the ground on her hands and knees. He trotted immediately towards her and hopped off his horse in front of her. He kneeled down to her and held her in his arms. "You won't be alone as long as I am here with you." She cried into his arms and clutched to his sleeve.

-TWO WEEKS LATER WITH DAENI-

The servants took her baggage to her rooms and were dismissed. She walked through the long corridors of the ancient castle to King Danrios' quarters. She knocked lightly and the doors opened to her. She stepped in and bowed to her cousin. He stood from his chair and walked to his beloved cousin. He embraced her and let out light sobs as she patted him in the back. "I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure everyone who knows is depressed about the ill news." He nodded in her shoulder and separated after a short while. "Forgive me, I am still not use to this castle without her. She was the light of my eyes, my little treasure." She nodded and was shortly escorted by him to the room where they held the funeral.

Upon entering she greeted the Queen and the general and then stood near the coffin to mourn over the princess. After a few words from the priest they left to the drawing room where tea was served. All held grave faces while they sipped away at their tea until the King broke the silence. "I hate to be the one who will speak shallow words concerning this matter but I must. We have to find a way to evade this news from being known as long as we can. I don't know how long we can hold it up but I know that this will not help our Kingdom in any way if it is known now. I-" he was quickly interrupted by Daeni who stood and cleared her throat.

"Cousin if you please, I have a suggestion to help your situation. There is a girl living with me I picked her up from the road to Aetho. She is a deserter from her previous home and I have noticed her uncanny resemblance to your daughter. Some of the bold villagers have asked me if she is the Princess and if so why is she living with me. I have been able to fill their curiosity but if we bring her here under false pretences no one in the Kingdom will be the wiser." The King looked at her with furrowed eyebrows and seemed hurt. "Daeni are you saying that we get this girl to pretend to be my daughter? Do you think she will agree to do this?"

They turned when they heard the Queen interrupt. "Absolutely not! I will not have a young woman prancing around my home pretending to be my daughter! NO! I will not! This pain is too great and I cannot bear to see her clone walking around knowing that the real princess is lying dead in a grave six feet below earth!!" The King rushed to her side and held her tightly. "My dear we must do this. There is no other way." The Queen could only sob and shake her head in denial. The King sighed and nodded in Daeni's direction, "When can we bring her here?" Daeni looked grave and gestured the King to follow her. He let go of his beloved and set her down on a chair while he followed his cousin.

"I very much doubt she will disagree but if she does we must then use force. For you Kingdom's sake we must make her do this should she rebel. You need an heir to take stead of your rule. However she knows nothing of royalty that is the only problem we have." The King kept walking his mind already concocting a plan. About a few weeks ago the King of Osirian offered to have my daughter and his son wed. I think I will write back to this King and accept his proposal as soon as we get the young woman here. After she bears me an heir she can have her freedom and we will say that she died giving birth." Daeni nodded and both walked back to the drawing room.

-WITH MALON A WEEK LATER-

Her laughter could be heard echoing across the field as she laughed at Fiory's tales. "Did I tell about the time General Alexander got himself drunk at a ball?" Malon giggled and looked down at his smiling form lying across her lap. "No, but save it for after dinner otherwise I will be spewing my food out! And that would be another embarrassing moment to add to your broad collection." He laughed and kissed her hand sweetly. He stood up and wiped off his pants then held out his hand to help her up.

They walked into the cottage and Malon took note of all she needed to buy at the market place. "Come on Fiory we need to get going or we won't make it home before nightfall!" As soon as she finished writing down the last item he appeared behind her and together they left for the market place. Hand in hand they walked into every shop took what they needed and left happily. The last place they needed to go to was the post office where she usually picked up her mail once a week.

"Hey Fiory you got a letter from Camry. Here." She handed him the letter and he opened it hastily. As soon as he was done reading it he sighed and looked down. Malon looked at him nudged him on the shoulder asking him what was wrong. "I have to leave tonight, they need me at the training grounds and I can't delay any longer." Malon nodded and when they got home she set down the groceries and saddled his horse while he packed his belongings.

Once outside she handed him some food and then stood a little apart from the horse. "I will write to you and as soon as I can I will come back. " Malon nodded and waved good bye as he left. "I will miss you…my dear friend." Going back inside she noticed she had a letter from Daeni.

Dear Malon,

I have not been quite honest with you as you have been with me but I must summarize this as best I can. I am the cousin of the King of Noreyes. The reason I was summoned was because his daughter passed away and my presence was needed. The King's line is now in danger and you are the only one who can save it. You look very much like his daughter and he and I need you to come to the castle and pretend to be the Princess. I know this will be a burden for you to carry but it must be done. Know that you have absolutely no say in this matter should you choose to not come willingly force will be used against you.

Signed

Daeni

Malon gasped and dropped the letter on the table. She never thought Daeni would ever send her something so cruel. She was not aware of this side of her. Now, however she was forced to pretend to be something she is not. "How unfair are you life? How unfair can you truly be!? Why now? Why now that I have found a piece of happiness with someone? True, I do not love him as he loves me but I do care for him a lot. In time I was bound to fall for him! I really despise you fate!"

-IN OSIRIAN WITH THE KING-

"Sire, a letter has arrived from the King of Noreyes." The King grinned and dismissed the servant. He turned to look at the harmless letter sitting at his desk and walked to it. He took the letter and opened it slowly. "I knew you would give in sooner or later King." He laughed to himself evilly and then read the letters contents aloud.

Dear Christopher,

It is I, Danrios, who sends this letter. I have given much thought to what your previous letter said. I have decided to agree to marriage arrangement and request we have a meeting. Your son, yourself and I. My wife is still helping my daughter recover from her illness and so both will be absent from the meeting. I will be expecting you in two weeks should you agree to come and discuss this matter with me personally.

Thank you

King Danrios

He folded the letter neatly and put it in his cabinet. He smiled and called in Hector. "Send a letter of urgency to my son and Sir Terrius to return to Osirian immediately. Prepare my carriage as well we will be leaving to Noreyes soon.

Starlighter: SO!!!What do you think!! Lol I hope you all liked it and will read this soon!!! REMEMBER REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!! And MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! Come on Sesshomaru do it!! PLEASE!!!!

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Sesshy: Fine…everybody skip this part in the dialogue. Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

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