Cling clong cling clong goes Smithys hammer on the heated metal. Cling Clong Cling Clong! Smithy is 21 years old. Strongly built and tall, his hair still short and fair. He is still the castles blacksmith, a great one at that. His skills have gotten many peoples attention and now has become wealthy for all the work he does and the amount people are willing to pay. Even with the money he still decides to keep working, he enjoys his work with pig at his side.
"You know, pig, I think this sword is the best one yet"
Pig snorts in agreement.
With a few more poundings to the sword he grabs it using the tongs and places in water. The hot sword steams in the water almost immediately.
Smithy wipes his forehead dry "I am parched and hungry, how about some food, pig?"
Pig gets off his turn wheel and walks over to Smithy. As they begin to walk out Jane is walking towards them.
"Hey Smithy what are you up to?" Jane ask as she gets closer to him
"Just heading to the kitchen to eat with pig, want to join us?"he politely ask
"Well I'm heading there right now so I'll walk with you if that's ok"
Smithy smiles and nods his head as if to let her know there's no problem at all.
As they begin to walk Smithy decides to strike a conversation with Jane. "I know it's none of my business Jane but if it's ok do you mind telling me what it was that cause the sudden end to your and jesters relationship?"
Jane sighs and replies "there's a lot to it, you know? I'm not surprised if jester has told you already"
Smithy laughs "shit, he doesnt talk to anyone since everything happened. He hasn't been the same, haven't you noticed?"
Jane looks down, "I try not to"
"So what was it? Honestly, you two seemed so happy."
"We were happy but then" she stops hesitantly "it's just, damn it... I ju.."
Smithy cuts her off "it's ok Jane you don't have to tell me I understand"
"Thank you" she smiles at him
"Well we're here the finest dining in the castle" he jokingly says trying to make Jane feel better. "So why are you coming to the kitchen?"
"To get Gunther's cake, I asked pepper if she can make him one so I can give it to him"
A smirk comes on to Smithys face as he says "ooohhhhh I see haha"
Janes face turns red "shut it smithy" she points at him as she walks to the kitchen as if to tell him "ima get you if you say anything" he just smiles and laughs.
"Could you tell pepper to make me something I'll be waiting outside" he tells Jane as she enters
"Hey Pepper! How's the cake coming along?
"I'm just about done Jane, Gunther is going to love it." She smiles at her with pride.
"I really hope he does it's his favorite." She said nervously
"Don't you worry Jane, I'm sure anything you give him he'll love" pepper reassures Jane
She blushes at the thought of him loving anything she would give him "are you sure Pepper? Because something's been on my mind about that."
"About what, Jane?" Pepper asks a bit confused
"Before I forget smithy is waiting outside for food. But not that about about Gunther."
"I see you're trying to hint something off but I'm still clueless" pepper says with a smile
Nervously Jane replies "do you remember the incident with Jester that lead to us breaking up? You know the whole part me not being ready? "
"Not being ready for sex, you mean" pepper having her experience in it has no shyness about the matter.
"Uh yes that. Well I think I'm ready now."
"Wait with Jester!?" Pepper getting more into the conversation
Smithy walked in without being noticed and took a seat on the steps waiting for them to finish not realizing the conversation that was being held was a very private matter.
Jane looked down "no not with him" a sadness was in her tone when she said it "with Gunther"
"Wow Jane, really?"
"Yes, I know what happened with jester and me was shitty but I'm trying to move on and me and Gunther well I feel something between us"
Pepper gives a slight pause and then waits "are you sure Jane? Because once you have sex there's no going back on it just make sure this is something you really want."
"I feel like it is what I want. I'm just scared since idk what to do or anything I'm afraid I'll be to terrible for Gunther and he will change his mind about how he feels about me" Jane had such sadness her voice when she said it
"Don't worry Jane Gunther feels too much for you for Something like that to happen"
"You really think so?" She asks nervously for the answer.
"Yes Jane if you decide to go through with I know it'll be magical for you"
"Thank you pepper for making me feel better"
"Just make sure you don't regret it" pepper tells Jane "go through with it if there is no doubt in your mind"
"Don't worry i will, you can keep this to yourself right?"
"Yes, I won't tell anyone not even Rake, which by the way asked about you and jester but I didn't say anything."
"Thanks, I just don't want anyone to know that he cheated on me because I wasn't willing to have sex with him" sadness filled janes eyes
"There no point in thinking about it it's not worth it because it's fucked up that he did that to you just cause you weren't ready, I'm sorry Jane"
"It's ok pepper you don't have to be, it just pissed me off that he kept saying 'let me explain let me explain' I wish we were still good friends like back when we used to be"
Smithy realizing that the conversation was suppose to be private got up and left silently.
"Ima get going thank you for making the cake" Jane hugs pepper picks up the cake and starts to leave
"Again you're welcome Jane good luck with everything just make sure you think about it very well!"
Jane heard her and thought to herself "I am ready and tonight it's going to happen with me and Gunther"
She leaves the kitchen and walking towards Gunther's quarters. Dragon is lying on the castle wall and notices Jane with the cake.
"What do you have there Jane?"
"Hello dragon it's a cake for gunther."
"Ooo a cake?" He says with much excitement "can I have it Jane?"
"No you can't have it it's for Gunther's birthday it wouldn't be nice to give it to you now would it?"
"Well technically it'll be very nice if you gave it to me." Dragon smiles
"Smart ass" Jane replies with a chuckle.
"I am very smart aren't i Jane?"
"Dragon." Jane laughs "it's starting to get dark you should get going to your cave I'm going to bed early tonight"
"Are you sure Jane lets do something first."
"No it's ok I'm very tired but I'll see you first thing in the morning, ok?" Jane smiles at dragon
"Ok Jane but then we have to do something tomorrow."
"Anything you want you big lizard"
Dragon flaps his wings to get airborne "good night Jane" and he takes off to his cave
Jane heads off to bathe before going to Gunther's room for his surprise. After she's done she begins her walk to Gunther's room and for every step she took more butterflies went to her stomach she felt them fluttering and playing. She smiles with red cheeks. She's getting closer to the door and more butterflies appear in her stomach. 30 steps, 25 steps, 20 left. Her heart starts to beat faster and faster 15 steps 10 steps her mind starts to race as fast as her heart "I can't believe this is happening" she thinks to herself "im ready" "he's ready" she takes a deep breathe 9 steps, 8, 7, 6, 5 steps she stops and pauses to take another deep breath her steps become slower 4... 3... 2... 1... She's right in front of the door and she lightly knocks with her free hand. There's a long pause that, to Jane, feels like minutes but only took seconds for Gunther to ask "who is it?"
Jane very nervous says "it's Jane"
Gunther opens the door and sees Jane with a cake "oh hey Jane uummm why are you here?"
"I brought you your favorite cake as a surprise for your birthday" Jane not feeling nervous at the moment gives him a big smile.
"Thank you so much Jane but you didn't have to" a big smile is on Gunther's face.
" I know I didn't have to but I thought it would be nice." She pauses for a bit and then ask "may I come in?"
Gunther happily says "yes you may"
She enters the room and he locks the door behind him. Janes heart is pounding in her chest once more and tells Gunther "don't say anything at all just close your eyes"
Confused Gunther says "uummm ok" he closes his eyes his mind now filled with thousands of thought is trying to figure out what's happening and out of nowhere Jane gives him a big kiss. She then whispers into his ear "take me Gunther, now"
He opens his eyes looks at her and begins to kiss her. Both their hearts beating fast but they beat together synchronized. He begins to remove her shirt.