Alanna of Trebond was in her room practicing magic when someone knocked on her door. She opened it and found Jon with a strange look on his face. She kept the door partially closed and asked, "Yes Jon? Are you alright?" He cleared his throat and whispered, "Alanna! There's a girl at the door asking for you." Alanna gave him a puzzled look and asked, "Is it a maid?" Jon shook his head and hissed, "If she's a maid then I'm not the prince of this kingdom. Alanna, no offense, but girls don't usually come knocking at the door for you."
Alanna felt a grin spread across her face. "Oh I see, you're jealous that someone actually came to find me instead of you." Jon gave an embarrassed frown and replied, "O-of course not! Are you coming or not?" Alanna sighed and followed him into his room wondering who this mystery female was. A few moments later she was staring in shock at the young lady in front of her.
Her dark hair fell past her waist in shimmering waves. Her expressive emerald eyes meshed with her amethyst ones and the smile she gave Alanna made her feel woozy in spite of the fact that she was girl. As if that wasn't enough she was the spitting image of how her sister Andrea should look. The girl giggled slightly and she said impishly, "Cat got your tongue Alan?" Alanna threw her arms around her sister. "Andrea! What are you doing here? You're supposed to be at the convent!"
Andrea hugged her back and said, "I would be if I hadn't completed my training. Oh, Alan…look at you. The last time I saw you, you were short and skinny." Alanna rolled her eyes and replied, "Look who's talking. Come on in." they walked inside and found Jonathon pretending to read a book. He looked at Alanna expectantly. She sighed and said, "Prince Jonathon may I present to you my sister, Lady Andrea of Trebond?" Jonathon stood and bowed and Andrea curtsied back.
Jonathon said, "It's a pleasure to meet you Lady Trebond. I say…is that a wolf?" Alanna turned and saw Gaoth sitting patiently behind Andrea. Andrea gave a tiny grin and said, "Yes, her name is Gaoth. Gaoth come and meet my sis…er…brother and his friend the prince." As Gaoth trotted up to Prince Jonathon Alanna said awkwardly, "Uhh…About that, Prince Jon knows all about…er…you know." Andrea narrowed her eyes. "Well talk about that later. Gaoth, say hi to Alanna."
The wolf came up to the girl and gave her a delicate sniff. Her eyes sparkled and she said happily She has a cat! Andrea frowned and snapped, "You lay one paw on that cat and I'll have Alanna turn you into a…toad." Alanna blinked and then laughed. "I had forgotten that you could talk with dogs! Come on, Faithful is in my room. We'll see you later Jon."
Andrea patted Faithful and said admiringly, "He has such beautiful fur! Alanna, anyways how does the prince know you're a girl?" Alanna blushed lightly and said, "It's a long story. But don't worry I don't plan to ever marry. All I want to do is be knight." Andrea raised an eyebrow and said, "Just because you don't plan to marry doesn't mean anything." Alanna frowned. "Whatever. So what do you plan to do here in court?" Andrea shrugged and said, "Oh you know, snag rich husband." "Andrea! You're only 15." Andrea gave a too bright smile. "And? What's wrong with that? I have completed my training at the convent; therefore I am officially a woman."
Alanna frowned and said, "But who are you going to marry? Do you get to choose?" Andrea shook her head. "I wish. The lady I'm staying with, Lady Catherine of Yolkier, has been given permission by the headmistress, Lady Trig, to find me a suitable husband while I am here at court." "Andrea why are you smiling? That's horrible." Andrea gazed at her sister and said solemnly, "What they don't know is that I plan to find my own husband! I shall marry for true love. Not because he has a lot of money."
Alanna sighed. "Whatever you say Andrea…" Andrea smiled gently and said, "But it doesn't matter. I've just decided that I won't get married until you get your shield. That way you can be a part of my wedding!" Alanna flushed and said, "Fine but don't expect me to wear a dress!" Andrea raised an eyebrow and said, "That's what you think…Alanna I'm sorry but I must be on my way. I've already broken one rule Never be alone in a man's room unless it's your father. So…shall I see you tonight? I hear there is a banquet." Alanna made a face and Andrea laughed saying, "You are so peculiar. Anyways, I shall see you tonight." And with those words she bid farewell to her sister and swept from the room.