AN: I'm so sorry for taking so long to update this, I was busy with college and my finals were really stressful this year so I couldn't find much time to write. Thank you so much to everyone who read this story and the ones who reviewed, it made me really happy :3
I tried something new for chapter 3 since I was given the idea to write about fem!England, it's my first time writing her character and I hope I could grasp a bit of her personality.
This one will be set around 1570 while Elizabeth I was reigning in England and before the start of the Iberian Union. Well, I hope you enjoy guys :D
Lady of the seas...
(Portugal x fem!England)
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Afonso smiled brightly when his eyes caught sight of a big ship approaching the port at relatively fast speed, feeling his heart beating faster in anticipation when he saw the white and red English flag swaying proudly with the wind. Finally... finally they were going to meet again after months only communicating through letters.
The Portuguese ran both hands through his hair to tame the brown locks, looking down to adjust his clothes when the sailors started working to anchor the ship. A bright smile broke into his lips when he caught a glimpse of a red coat in the top of the ship, waving a hand animatedly when the blond woman stared back at him with surprise in her wide green eyes.
Alice smiled softly as she waved back to Afonso, giving a few orders to the crew before walking down the ramp to reach the wooden causeway where Afonso was standing. She could feel her heart beating fast with each step she took.. the man of her dreams was right there, in the reach of her hands.
"Long time no see, Afonso..." she smiled, and the warm gleam on her green eyes was all Afonso needed to feel that familiar sparkle of happiness that always consumed him while in her company.
"Alice..." he whispered, letting his eyes travel for a split second over her familiar figure.
She was wearing a white buttoned blouse that framed her body just perfectly under the deep red coat that reached right above her knees. She was gorgeous in those simple and comfortable clothes, and having the chance to see her like that was something new to Afonso. He was used to the elegant lady that lived in the castles of England, the one that wore neat buns to tie her golden hair and that enchanted the people with her grace and delicacy. But this Alice standing right before him now... of one thing he was sure, it wasn't the kind of sight he was allowed to see everyday.
"I see you are not wearing one of your gorgeous dresses today, my lady..." he teased, hoping to see a faint blush dusting over her pale cheeks. How happy he was when his little wish was granted.
"Indeed," she chuckled, tucking a strand of golden hair behind her ear while looking down at her own clothes, "I left them in the court, while I'm here I'll just be a lady of the seas... trousers are always a better choice while staying in a ship."
"Did the men try to court you...?" he asked, wrapping his arm around the young lady's waist and squinting his eyes unconsciously while looking around to search for her crew.
"Last month, " she mused, smiling when Afonso raised an eyebrow questioningly, "I kicked him in the gut... don't worry... they know better than to mess with their captain."
Afonso laughed at that, his lips quirking into an amused smile when he leaned down and pressed a warm kiss to her forehead. That was what he loved about that woman, she could be the most elegant of ladies when the situation called for it, but she was fierce and could curse like a sailor while out in the sea. That was his Alice.
The walking along the port was quick and soon they were greeted by the faint golden glow of the sand when they reached the shore. The sun already setting in the sky was a true beauty as it seemed to kiss the deep blue water.
The Portuguese looked down at his companion when they sat on the fluffy sand. He watched as Alice stared at the sea with a pensive expression on her face. He knew it, something was making her worried and he had noticed it from her latest letter, the way she was avoiding to talk about politics and how many times she had assured him that she wanted their alliance to stay strong.
"Alice..."
"I heard about the Spanish..." she trailed off, her voice fading into a questioning silence as she spoke the true motive of her worries, "My Queen... she..."
Afonso let out a deep sigh after those words, he knew it was coming. They both knew. "He is my brother, Alice... I swear I'm trying..."
"I know," the words rolled over her tongue before she could stop them, "And God knows for how long we can remain avoiding a war, it's getting more and more difficult each day."
"Promise me, Afonso..." she said, her voice sounding strong but Afonso could notice the hint of fear behind that tough facade, "No matter what happens they'll never break our alliance..."
"I would never let someone break our alliance, Alice..." the sweet whisper slipped between Afonso's lips as he cupped her face with both hands and caressed her cheeks with his thumbs, "My heart knows where it belongs..."
A relieved smile made it's way to Alice's lips after hearing Afonso's words. That was all she needed, just hearing those reassuring words would be enough because she trusted him.
Slowly, Alice leaned forward and pressed her lips over the Portuguese's in a sweet invitation, and she couldn't be more happy to finally have the chance to spend more time with him. Forget the problems, forget the wars... she had been dreaming about that moment for months to let it slip so easily from her grasp.
Afonso smiled against her lips, a smile he hadn't shown for some time now. He was so happy for seeing her again and rushed to wipe the lone tear that rolled down his cheek before Alice could see it. He knew too well that the next years would be hard for both of them, but he would fight with all his might to keep strong. For Alice, for their alliance... and he knew that she would do the same for him no matter what the future would bring for them.
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So... I'm going to change this story to incomplete again, I want to write more of this pairing now that I have more free time. I'm also planning a small chapter for Christmas, I hope I can finish it on time. See you, guys :)
