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Chapter 3

I was quite sure I was a goner. Humperdink has always been a little outside his mind and there was no telling what he was up to. Was he going to torture me for information? Was he going to make me live bate for Westley? I had no clue of anything. The men that I was riding with were no comfort or help either. They just trotted along with out saying a word to me or to each other for that matter.

When got back to the palace I was terrified.

"Come on, Princess." Said the head guard, "Prince Humperdink awaits your arrival."

He helps me off my horse and we go inside the palace. On the way up to the main study, I caught a glance at Nettie. She looked completely horrified and she even dropped her glass pitcher.

Crash.

"Look what you did!" shouted someone just out of view, "That will be comin' out of yer pay!" But Nettie didn't move, not until I was out of sight.

I was trying to stay calm, but by heart kept beating faster and faster. Finally we were at the study I stood in front of Humperdink's desk. He sat at his chair accompanied by Sir Yellin, who is in charge over Florin's guards and forces.

"Blossom dear, where have you been?"

"Out taking a ride. To refresh myself."

"Guards came to your room last night. You weren't there."

I think of an excuse, "Oh, silly me. I fell asleep in the stables again. I can't tell you how many times that has happened."

"You weren't around this morning."

"I got up early to take a ride."

"A ride to where?"

"No where in particular. Just a ride."

"We found her coming out of Twisted Gallows, sir." Reported the head guard.

"I see. Looking for a cheap miracle Princess?"

"No."

"We found this among her person.", reported the guard again. And he handed over my bag.

"Do you care to explain this?" Humperdink says.

"Um…a picnic?"

He opens the bag and examines my belongings. "A few dresses, a mirror, a locket, and books?"

I didn't say anything I just keep my head down.

"That's alright." Humperdink says, "I'm willing to over look the fact that you were trying to run away. Besides there is another reason why I brought you back."

I had been waiting for this. "Listen Prince Humperdink, I swear I have no idea where Buttercup has gone. I don't even know who took her. You've got to believe me. I had nothing to do with any of this."

"I know that. If you had a clue you would have been half way there by now. Besides I had another idea in mind."

"Oh yes? Then you will let me go? Let me leave?"

"No. Because in a week you and I shall be getting married."

"WHAT?"

"Must you be so loud Blossom, I mean really. Buttercup was much more soft spoken."

"You want ME to marry YOU! Are you insane?"

"I beg your pardon. But I know exactly what I am doing."

"But why me? You can marry anyone else know. You could marry a real princess from another kingdom or something. Anything."

"Listen Blossom, you should be flattered. You get to be queen. Is it not every little girl's fantasy to marry and be a queen?"

Yes, but to a handsome prince. Not to someone conceited, evil, and selfish.

"At any rate," continues the Prince, "You may not be your sister. But you're good enough. You'll do. And the wedding arrangements shall be much easier."

"Prince Humperdink do not do this. You're not feeling well. Maybe you should take a few days and think about what you are saying."

"I know what I am saying. You and I shall be married seven days from now. Is that understood?"

"Do I have a choice? I mean can I refuse."

"No."

"Then everything is understood." Yep, it sure is. I'm leaving as soon as nightfall hits.

"Escort the princess to her room." Commands Humperdink. And I am off to the other wing of the castle.

Five days later…

Buttercup's Point of View

I've never been so happy in my entire life. Things were finally looking up. And soon I was going to be with Westley living in Mossco, the most beautiful island just a mile away from Jatonia. Things seem to be going great.

The past couple of days had been rough. We had been hiding out in Devons the bordering country of Florin for so long because of the Florin guards. But now we were aboard the mighty ship Revenge. We have sailed from Devons to Jameston, which wasn't too far away. Jameston is where we are now. And soon we would be sailing to Jatonia to pick up a new crew. We were little behind schedule, but Westley said that pirates are never on time and that we would get there when we get there.

"Buttercup," calls my Westley from the upper deck, "How do you like the ship Revenge?"

"I love it." I looked around the ship. It was empty do to the fact that the other pirates were waiting on Jatonia Island. "Will you be sad to leave it?"

"No, of course not. Inigo will do a very good job of taking care of it as captain. Besides. I will have you and that is all I'll ever need."

I sigh. True love. This was amazing. And even more amazing was that Westley and I would be married just as soon as we reached Jatonia. Things were finally going to be perfect.

"We are back!" called Inigo as he hopped back on the ship.

"Are you two in the sack?" Fezzik rhymed.

"No, my large fellow. What did you bring for supper?"

"Not much." Inigo opens they bag and pulls out some food, "Some mutton, Day old bread, Strawberry jam, a jar of… actually I have no idea what this is. It could be egg salad, maybe. Some brandy to celebrate. And I was able to find a pie. I think it's gooseberry."

"What a feast." I say. I was indeed starving since I had nothing to eat all day.

We dug in almost immediately and we didn't say much to each other. That is how hungry we all were. That was until finally Fezzik spoke up and said something.

"Inigo, you didn't tell them."

"Tell us what?" questioned Westley.

"I almost forgot." Inigo takes a long sip of his brandy and continues; "I don't think we have to be in such a hurry now."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, I don't think Humperdink is after us. I don't even think he cares anymore."

"What would make you say that?"

"He is getting married."

"Married?" Westley and I exclaimed at the same time.

"Yes, married. I heard some men talk about it in the tavern. In two days from now he will be married to another girl they said."

"Most unfortunate for her. It seems as if Prince Humperdink doesn't waste time on anything, now does he?"

"Apparently not. The wedding is supposed to be even more well guarded just in case the great Captain Roberts strikes again."

"Why would Humperdink think I would go back?", questioned Westley.

"I have no idea that's just what the men in the tavern said."

Something doesn't feel right. "Inigo," I say, "Did the men say who he was marrying?"

"Indeed they did, but I'm afraid I have forgotten the name."

"Could you please try to remember?"

Inigo didn't say anything for a minute as he tried to think. "No, I can't remember."

"Could you try harder?"

"Buttercup, what's wrong?" questioned Westley

"Nothing, I'm just worried… what if it's my sister?"

"You told me that your sister had run away." Claimed Westley.

"Yes, I'm quite sure she would run away by now. But what if Humperdink kept her or something awful like that?"

Fezzik eats half the pie in one gulp, "You have a sister?"

"Yes. A mere two years younger than I."

"Hey! You can not eat all the pie!" complained Inigo.

"Where is she?"

"In Florin. I couldn't take her with us. Not with Humperdink following us. Or at least I thought he would be following us. I guess I was wrong."

"What is her name?"

"Blossom."

"That's a pretty name. But where have I heard it before Inigo?" Fezzik asks.

"That's what the man said." Inigo says, " In the tavern the man said Humperdink was going to marry a blossom. I thought he just meant a beauty."

"Oh my god! This can't be happening."

"He is marrying your sister? Now what are we going to do?"

All eyes go on Westley as he tries to think. He gets up and paces upon the deck.

"Westley, it's all my fault." I confess, "I figured life on the run would be tough on Blossom, that's why I left her. I figured she would be better off, we could find her later. I never dreamed Humperdink would want to marry her."

"Humperdink? Ha, that fool doesn't want to marry Blossom. He's using her as bate. He knows we'll go back for her." Westley says.

"Then what are we going to do?"

There is a pause in the conversation as Westley tries to think.

"Inigo, tell me again when the wedding is to take place."

"In a mere two days."

"Two days. That doesn't leave us much time. Luckily Florin is not to far off."

"How about this friend." Fezzik suggests, "We sail back to the port at Devons. Me and Inigo can go back and rescue Blossom. Meanwhile, you and Buttercup sail back to Jameston. We will find a ship to take us to Jameston and then the five of us can leave together for Jatonia."

"Actually Fezzik," I confess, "I don't think that a good-"

"It's brilliant!" exclaimed Westley, "It just might work."

"But Westley-"

"Don't you see Buttercup? This is a great idea. We can pull it off."

"Fezzik!" shouted Inigo, "Your ideas get better by the day."

"Too bad I don't get paid." Fezzik rhymed.

"But Westley, I want to go. She is my sister I should go."

Westley looks down into my eyes filled with so much sympathy. "I know she is your sister. But you must see that this is the only way. You can't go back into Florin it's to dangerous. Fezzik and Inigo are honorable men. They will bring her back."

"But in two days she'll be married. They'll never make it in time."

"They'll try. And if they don't make it, they'll take her anyways. Besides, if my memory serves correctly I recall Blossom being a very sly girl. I'm sure she'll find some way to delay the marriage."

"You're right. Maybe-"

"Excuse me, dear friend," said Inigo, "But do you think we should get a head start on going back to right now?"

"Yes, we probably should. Raise the anchor."

I look out into the sea. Dear Blossom, what have I gotten you into?