Author's Note: Hello everyone!!!Happy 1st weekend of April yay!!!!! I know I am happy you know why?? Cause only a few days left til Easter and only two more months left til summer vacation!!:) I hope you are happy because I am!! So to continue on I am also happy because I am able post chapter Nine up so quickly because I didn't think I would post it so quick! Look at me writer on the roll ha ha!! I am so proud of myself because just a couple days ago I was like I am not going to finish this chapter in time until next week and now it's here and I am back to the act!!! Oh and I made up this chapter all on my own....for this first time in a while b/c i had such great helping hands from people like Vampirescliques and Naomi! Such great peps! So without further ado I would to introduce my newly posted chapter of Interview with a King!! Enjoy and leave me some review desserts!! he he
Disclaimer: I am not nor will I ever own Narnia or anything to do with it....wish i could but no....So go ahead and read!
Chapter 9: The Fun Begins Pt. 1: Take 9.
"How many times does this girl need to eat?" grumbled David, " I'm afraid if she orders anything else the whole kingdom will run out of food!"
As if that won't be a surprise!
It had been a day after and Veronica was still in bad condition from the fall and was ordered to strict bed rest until her leg was fully healed and because Caspian wouldn't have it any other way. Veronica had ordered a series of things during the day and now it was David's turn to handle the tasks since the maids, Caspian, and everyone else was busy.
David had been struggling with the tray of food and did his best to walk slowly enough to not drop it and be ordered to walk all the way back to the kitchen and get another tray.
"Whenever I hurt my legs, she better do the same for me!" David groaned as he reached Veronica's room and gently knocked on it afraid to drop the tray.
"Come in!" Veronica answered from inside. David then gently turned the knob and kicked the door open with his free feet and walked in sideways.
"And here is what you ordered and I told the cooks to make you some extra butter this time," David said as he walked over to Veronica's bedside and placed the tray on the nightstand.
"Oh great thanks, my stomach has been growling like crazy!" Veronica replied rubbing her stomach and looking at the tray of food.
"Yes I can see that so I brought what you ordered, some fruits, two slices of cinnamon flavored toast with grape jam on the side, a cup of tea, a glass of cranberry juice, and two turkey sandwiches with cheese," David said without stopping to breathe
"Why thank you dear brother, how nice of you to remember to bring your sister some food," Veronica replied happily
"Yeah, sure, Caspian insisted on it so I just obeyed," David shrugged
"Wow you actually obeying somebody besides your mother, how very noble of you," Veronica replied teasingly as she bit a slice of toast.
"Look the only reason I "obeyed" was because Caspian promised to teach me some lessons on archery tomorrow," David answered when Veronica nearly laughed
"You….archery lessons?" Veronica said with a sarcastic shocked look on her face as she took another bite of toast.
"Yes me archery lessons! Is there anything wrong with that?" David asked curtly
"Well… have you ever held or touched a bow or arrow before in your life?" Veronica asked when David frowned
"As if you ever tried to hold one yourself. Dare I remind you of your failed attempt at -"David replied when Veronica suddenly grabbed the glass of cranberry juice with a warning look.
"Go ahead say it…I dare you!" Veronica said with a mean glare making David back up.
"Okay, okay I won't say it. I have a clean shirt on, please don't ruin it!" David replied holding his hands up defenseless in the air.
"Smart choice brother," Veronica said when she placed the glass of cranberry juice back onto the tray and grabbed some fruit.
"So…how's life treating you, you know with one leg?" David asked when Veronica slowly glared at him
"For the last time David, I am not a handicapped or paralyzed, I had an accident and my leg is simply broken and will heal back to full capacity!" Veronica declared annoyed
"Gees chill out it was just a question, no need to go all PMS on me!" David replied when Veronica grumbled
"If I was really on PMS, you wouldn't be standing here with two legs right about now!" Veronica replied rolling her eyes
"Why because I could be paralyzed or handicapped and put to bed rest?" David asked when Veronica shut her eyes and clenched her fists.
"Please…go…!" Veronica replied through clenched teeth
"Why because of what I said, come on -"
"leave….I said…go!" Veronica said deeply breathing
"You know it was just a-" David replied before Veronica picked up the cranberry juice again when there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Um…who is it?" Veronica asked
"It is I Reepicheep! I have come to check on my fair lady's condition," he replied from behind the door.
"Okay you may come in!" Veronica answered
"Alright my lady but I am afraid I am not tall enough to reach the doorknob," Reepicheep mumbled
"Oh, right I forgot, okay David will get it!" Veronica replied looking at David vindictively.
"Sure what are brothers for," David mumbled when he walked over to the door and opened it to reveal a happy mouse with a red feather on his head.
"Why thank you sir David, it is a pleasure," Reepicheep said nodding his head to David and David nodded back .
"Your welcome, you just saved my life you don't even know," David said sideways glancing Veronica who put the juice down but gave David a mean look before staring at Reepicheep.
"Hello Reepicheep I'm glad to see you," Veronica replied
"Likewise my lady, it is I who should be joyous in seeing you. Your sunlight radiance has not diminished one bit even when bedridden," Reepicheep said with a noble bow as Veronica covered her red cheeks and David tried to hold back a giggle.
"Thank you," Veronica smiled
"So how are you feeling today my lady, still may need some more healing right?" Reepicheep asked approaching Veronica's bedside
"Well I am not feeling so bad today since TruffleHunter's herbs worked so well but I am angsty to get back on my feet," Veronica trying to sit up straight.
"I am so sorry that you have to go through this misery, it is sorrowful to my heart that you have to be sentenced to such a horrible condition by that horse of Caspian's," Reepicheep replied looking sympathetic
"Its okay really, it wasn't anyone's fault and plus it was my first time and nobody's perfect," Veronica said
"Well that is true my lady, but you are nothing short of radiant perfection in my eyes," Reepicheep replied as he took Veronica's hand and kissed the top of it.
Where's that camera when I need it?
David thought to himself snickering on the inside.
"Yea so it seems like you two need some time so I'll just go to bed so I can be prepped up for my archery lesson tomorrow," David said proudly.
"Archery, what a fine sport to take part in my sir! I know you will do as well than when I taught you how to sword fight," Reepicheep added when Veronica snickered
"Yea and he'll try to an pull the arrow and then drop it to the ground because its too heavy," Veronica said teasingly when David glared
"Uh huh just like you'll fall of the bed if you don't hold on to the saddle tight enough," David retorted when Veronica gasped and her face turned into a frown
"Uh my lady are you alright?' Reepicheep asked watching the two death glare each other.
"You are soooo lucky that I cannot walk because I would-" Veronica said when David interrupted her
"You would what? Blackmail me into riding a horse myself and see if I am clumsy enough to fall off?" David asked.
Breathe. Veronica….breath..
"Take that back," Veronica growled
"Why should I?" David replied sarcastic
"Um would It be more suitable for you if came back tomorrow my lady?" Reepicheep asked unsure
"What? No It's fine… its David who is about to leave," Veronica replied when she looked at Reepicheep
"Yup and I will see you both in the morning," David said, " I'm sure you two need to catch up on a lot of things," he said as he winked at Veronica who scoffed at him and left.
"Finally, now I'm at peace," Veronica replied picking a piece of fruit to eat then looking at Reepicheep who stared quietly and innocently at her
Oh I am such a selfish pig!!
"Oh forgive me, would you like something to eat Reepicheep there is some cheese and bread here if you like?" Veronica asked
"No my lady I am fine, feel free to enjoy your meal for I know you must be hungry from all of those healing herbs TruffleHunter has been giving you," Reepicheep replied
"Are you sure?" Veronica asked putting a piece of bread in her mouth.
"Yes I am perfectly fine, it delights me to see you getting your appetite back which is a good sign," Reepicheep replied nodding
"Well having an big appetite is not always a good sign if you know what I mean," Veronica said
"I do not," Reepicheep replied, "Explain to me"
"Oh well I mean, sometimes having a big appetite can sometimes lead to overindulging and obesity," Veronica said when she looked down in embarrassment.
Reepicheep's face went from confused to realization of what she was talking about, " Oh my lady, please do not disgrace your wonderful body figure, I can't take that kind of speak. I for one think you are a marvelous creature sent from heaven to bring grace and peace into this world we live in," he ranted on nobly
"….really?" Veronica asked shocked
"Why of course I see the way our king and how everyone in this castle has taken a simple liking to you," Reepicheep added
"You do?" Veronica asked
"Why yes they would be mad not to love everything about you my lady," Reepicheep replied when Veronica looked down in flatter
"Oh please don't exalt me, I do not need it. I'm just a simple city raised girl," Veronica said chuckling
"Well to me your not," Reepicheep replied, " I have not met a lady as radiant and intelligent as you are,"
"Once again you are a wonderful, sweet, noble mouse," Veronica added laughing and giving Reepicheep a small peck on his cheek
"Why….thank you my lady…I did not expect such a friendly gesture," Reepicheep said hiding his blush making Veronica laugh louder
"Well just consider me as your good friend from now on, because you are mine now," Veronica replied
"Really, why it will be an honor to rename myself, Reepicheep "The Noble Friend of Lady Veronica"!" Reepicheep said standing up and lifting his sword into the air making Veronica laugh.
"That you are Reepicheep, that you are!" Veronica said finally feeling happy for once that day.
Meanwhile:
"Your majesty, your majesty!" cried a voice breathing heavily.
Caspian was busy with his work examining and reading papers with his reading glasses in the study room when a sudden knock interrupted his thoughts.
"King Caspian, King Caspian!" cried a soar squeaky voice
"Who is it, um come in!" Caspian replied concerned as to who it was
"I cannot reach the doorknob its too high!" The voice replied when Caspian giggled and went to the door and opened it to see a tiny innocent squirrel looking at him.
"Why hello there and what is the matter?" Caspian bending his head down to the squirrel who breathed heavily
"King …Caspian…we need you-the….throne….room…its-an…emergency!!" The squirrel replied gasping for air when Caspian's face changed to serious
"Why what is the problem dear friend?" Caspian asked curious
"I do not…know…but Aslan…said," replied the squirrel nearly changing colors.
"Oh, um alright I will be there shortly, tell them I am on my way!" Caspian replied nodding his head to the squirrel who bowed his head and lazily began walking down the hallway to the throne room.
I wonder what this could possibly be about now…I guess I will find out…and Aslan?
Caspian fixed a few of his things and left the room running down the hallway.
To be continued…
"It is done….the portal is open again…."
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