Arthur paced the hall way, as the doctor examined his wife. She had lost a lot of blood. Corrine and Louis were also waiting for the news whilst their other friend's occupied the children so they wouldn't be scared. I can't lose her.Arthur repeated over and over again, maybe if he said it enough times she'll be fine.
Louis was the first one to respond to the creaking of the door. He ran to the doctor. "Is she…"Louis couldn't finish, saying it would most likely make it come true, and he couldn't lose his friend or the god-mother to his children.
The doctor wiped his glasses, casually. Sara's life was at stake here and her doctor was acting like it wasn't serious, the trio nervously awaited his news.
"She is a very lucky girl. The blade did not hit any vital organs, a broken arm, but other than that she is fine. She needs plenty of rest. You can go and see her."
Prince Arthur was the first in the room, his princess was pale but she was alive and that what mattered. Her blonde hair was spread out on her pillow; she had dark shadows beneath her eyes.
"Sara. We were so worried about you." Corrine said hugging her friend, the former musketeer smiled weakly at the queen.
"It'll take more than a stab womb to stop me," her voice was croaky. "Remember I survived Viktor attack."
The smiled at the memory of meeting the princess, unknown and confident. She had vested Corrine.
"Yeah and you sure showed him, didn't you."
The princess looked around the room for a moment and then remembered why she was in the nursing room. "What happened to Robyn?"
"He was trialled by the court and found guilty of kidnapping and attempted murder. He wasn't imprisoned but sent to one of the many island surrounding this country were he could live in peace. He was so heart-broken by his wife's death it changed him- he didn't mean to do those things he is crazy, he now lives peacefully" Louis replied. He then seemed to remember something, "Adam and Viveca have named their daughter but it's a surprise they'll visit latter."
The king and queen of France realised Arthur wanted to be alone, so made their excuses to leave: "we have to tell the children you're alright, can't have them worrying."
The blonde haired man with brown highlights sat beside his wife, holding her fragile hand. "You were so brave back there, giving in to the king's demands and kissing him to save us." The prince kissed her pale hand, which brought some colour to her cheeks.
"I couldn't let him hurt you." She said weakly, "you would have done the same for me. I never lost hope that you'd find me- David." She sat up quickly, but Arthur gently lowered her down.
"He's fine, he's with your parents, he was a witness at the trial. Your parents are honouring him with a badge of bravery, but from what I hear he will refuse, he does not seek an award for helping you, however my father has already offered him a job as the captain of your royal guard."
"I don't have a royal guard." Seraphina said confused.
"You do now- I see that it's a good idea only until you are stronger." Arthur added knowing his wife would be furious at him for hiring a guard to protect her.
She seemed to understand it was for her own good, unlike Corrine who would be kicking and screaming till she got her own way. "Okay but only till I've recovered."
Arthur leaned down and kissed her passionately, afraid she would disappear again. "I'll be with you forever, I'll never leave again." She whispered.
Arthur looked at his watch and signed, "I wish I could stay but I have a meeting with King Stewart. Forgive me."
She wanted him to stay but knew a meeting with her father was important and nodded her head, though she couldn't help but feel curious to what the meeting was about, so she asked him.
"The capture of Lionel's men, we know where they are and how dangerous to the public they could be, we found them whilst looking for you." He replied as he left.
Seraphina didn't have a chance to feel lonely because as soon as Arthur had closed the door, Viveca dressed in a deep purple gown entered followed by her husband who carried their daughter.
"I was beginning to think our daughter's mid-wife was never going to wake up, "Adam said sitting down beside her bed.
"Why, how long was I asleep?"
"Four days, doctors have been in and out of your room, they feared you had damaged your brain luckily you hadn't. 4 days sleep and two weeks captured, I'm a father. What a month," Adam exclaimed, as his wife took hold of their child and handed her to the woman who delivered her.
The baby had dark brown hair and chocolate brown eyes, Sara couldn't help but notice the outfit she was wearing, lilac with tiny pink gems. Defiantly Viveca's design.
"She'll defiantly be the well-dressed baby in France after Prince Jonathon," the blonde smiled.
"We have been discussing names and we have decided to call her…Jewel." Viveca let it hand in the air for moment wondering what the princess would say. To Viveca's relief she smiled.
"It's beautiful, any reasons that drew you to this name?" Seraphina cradled the newly named baby.
"Actually Three Reasons; Jewels are precious and she is precious to me and Adam. She was born in Jewelina, the number one place to find gems and such and finally you helped give birth to Jewel and we wanted to honour you so since you middle is Jewel we thought it was the perfect fit."
Sara couldn't believe Viveca would honour her and her country, "Thank you, for naming her Jewel, she deserves the name, oh my I'm crying."
Viveca had accepted tears and handed over a handkerchief which the royal graciously took.
Adam patted the weeping woman's shoulder "Rest well; we need to put Jewel to sleep.
She was half asleep when Chris entered he was holding a bouquet of flowers, Sara grinned at the gesture.
"Hello Princess Seraphina, please do not talk I need to tell you something and you may hate me forever but I don't care a friend (Corrine) told me to tell you the truth so I am." He rushed as he placed the flowers in a vase.
"You can tell me anything, I won't get mad," Sara had no idea that her horse was in love with her.
"I am in love with you mistress, I have been for a long time, I haven't told you in fear that you would find me disgusting and lose your friendship and also fear that your husband would…" he trailed off, looking at Sara to see her reaction. Her face was neutral it gave nothing away.
"I still love you, but I am willing to still be your friend, I want you to be happy and that all that matters. I don't ask for forgiveness."
Seraphina kissed him on the cheek, making blood flow to his snowy white skin. "I have known for some time now Christmas. I was waiting for you to tell me, you are forgiven and I would love to still be your friend but you know there can be nothing more between us. But you must tell Arthur no-matter the consequences."
"Understood my lady. I have news of David he accepted the badge of bravery and also the offer to be the captain of you royal guard, I must leave now, I have work to do.
Sara was so tired, her eyes began to close, and her vision darkened.
Her last thought was I'm glad that I'll see David around.
-*Finding the princess of Jewelina*-
"Hello sweaty," Christina cooed as she kissed her daughters head.
"Hi, Mum, how are you?" Her mother laughed and looked at her like she was crazy,
"How I'm I, Darling the question is how are you?You were stabbed not I."
"I'm fine I just missed my children so much, the only thing that keep me sane whilst I was trapped were the thoughts of my kids."
"A mother's love for her children is the strongest love there is, apart from true love which I see in you and Arthur and Louis and Corrine. A mother would do anything for her child; she would protect them till her dying breath." The green eyed queen patted her daughter's hand softly, "Arthur nearly went crazy with guilt, Sara. After your fight and you kidnapping, he blamed himself, no-body could calm him."
"He is very protective of his family and friends." Seraphina acknowledged.
"Just like your father. You made a good decision when you married your guard. I have never seen you so happy when you are with him."
It was so rare for Queen Christina and Seraphina to talk about personal matters and not the countries matters. They hadn't talked like this since the birth of Queen Christina's grandchildren.
They was a knock on the door, Christina told them to enter. It was the doctor. "Hello my majesties, I wish to tell you something and I think Queen Christina you should sit down." Once the queen had done what he asked he continued. "Princess Seraphina…"
-*Finding the princess of Jewelina*-
"What do you mean? Shouldn't the blade have injured-"The Queen asked very surprised at what the doctor was telling her and her daughter?
"It is a miracle, my queen and the princess should be very happy, this wasn't destroyed.
"But…I…don't understand." The princess stammered.
"Seraphina are you telling me you don't know-"
"Mother Please." The princess begged not wishing to hear anymore.
"Doctor I am happy, but i…didn't except this." The princess sat down next to her mother.
"No-one ever does my dear." The old and greying doctor patted her shoulder lightly. "So when will you tell your husband. I hope you tell him soon, these things get worst the longer you keep it hidden."
"I'll tell everyone soon I promise..." tears ran down Seraphina's cheeks.
"You should tell them at the dinner next week; all your friends will be there for the celebration of your recovery, it would be the perfect time to announce it. Especially since the French visitors will be leaving very soon to return home. And don't worry I won't tell your father I think this should be an surprise for everyone." Christina clapped her hands happily.
How could this have happened?
A/N: So another cliffy, I just finished reading the last chapter ofAramina's Journal - Love's Fate and I'm not afraid to admit I cried. I cried like a big baby but I'm not ashamed I know others did too, yeah I looking at you reader who's turning away right now. To celebrate the end of KeelyKelly's story I will finish my mine also. Today. I have posted the last two chapters now, but warning Chapter 12 also has a cliffy.
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