InkLove

Chapter 2

Meggie, Doria, and Farid entered the great hall were fire eaters and performers did there routines this was also were the dining and dancing took place. Jocopo sat at the head of the hall greeting his guest and receiving gifts. The trio made their way towards him.

"Happy birthday Jocopo!"Meggie greeted enthusiastically.

"Thankyou, Fire eater will you perform for me?" Jocopo directed his attention to Farid.

Farid turned and winked at Meggie then started playing with fire which caused a crowd to surround him all of them owing and ahing in amazement. Meggie knew that Farid wasn't putting on a show to impress the young prince but to impress her although she had to admit it was working…

Meggie then pulled Doria out of the circle of people and there was a look of relief and jelousy on his face.

"What is that look for?" Meggie asked

"Oh nothing" Doria answered trying to rid his face of any sign of jealousy.

"Oh, please tell me?" She asked batting her eye lashes and sticking her bottom lip out into a pout.

"Alright, alright you know I can't resist that." he leaned over and kissed her forehead. "ok, so maybe I was a bit jealous. I mean he was flirting with you and that made me really mad, alright, go ahead and laugh."

"Now why would I laugh at you? I'm glad you told me. I'll try to talk to him. Ok?"

"Alright, I love you meggie." Doria said as he stared into her eyes as if he were searching something.

"I love you too Doria, don't ever forget that."

…......

Farid watched Meggie say I love you to Doria and it stung. He had never gotten the chance to tell her he loved her but "doria" got to. All Farid knew was that he wanted that chance and he was going to get it by any means necessary.

"Farid? Are you all right?" Meggie asked concerned.

"Yes. Why?"

"Oh never mind. I better be off my parents will be looking for me. I'll see you soon."

And with that Meggie was pulling Doria through the crowd and toward her father. The hall was filled now and guest were dancing and laughing. The music was festive and lively and so were the people. Then Your Ugliness stood and spoke.

"People of Ombra I thank you for coming today. This is not only a birthday celebration but also a celebration for the month we have been free from the Adderheads reign.(Cheers erupted from the crowd) And I would like to personally thank those involved in slaying my father: The Bluejay, the Black Prince, Strong man and his brother Doria. (when Violante called doria's name Meggie cheered for him then kissed him on the lips before he slipped away to shake hands with the royal highness.) along with Dustfinger, Roxanne, Resa, Meggie, and many others. Now I thank you again and now please continue with the festivities and enjoy the evening!" Her Ugliness waved as she left the podium.

"Well Meggie I'm impressed." Doria came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"And why is that?"

"You're a hero." He whispered into her ear.

Meggie started giggling and her father came over and they both greeted him.

"Hey Mo, congratulations is in order for the bluejay."

Mo started laughing. Meggie loved his laugh he hadn't done it much since the Adderhead had taken over.

"Will you do me a favor and watch you brother for a few minutes?"

"No problem Mo, were is *M.J anyways?"

"Over by Resa."

"Alright I'll go and get him."

Meggie pushed through the crowed toward *M.J. When she reached him. He wiggled out of Resa's arms and sat on the floor waiting for Meggie to pick him up.

"Hey M.J!" she said with a baby coo.

"Meg-gie" he tried to say but it came out magi.

The festivities continued till night fall. Then they ended with a birthday song to Jacopo and a speech from Her Ugliness and everyone departed. Doria walked with Meggie to her house were they waited outside for her parents to go inside before they said there goodbyes.

"Well goodnight Meggie and sweet dreams. I'll see you tomorrow!" doria promised.

"Alright then. Goodnight." She said with a smile.

And with that Doria kissed her cheek then turned and walked away.

A/N- alright so this is chapter two and I came up with a name for meggies brother. Review and tell me what you think because im about to do something major with the story so let me know.

*M.J~ Mortimer Jay Folchart

(I thought a little bit of the bluejay should live on in Mo's son.)