Carl was waiting with the horses when he saw the couple come out with a packed bag. "What's with the bag?"
"I'm coming with you." Anna said as she got on the horse behind Gabriel.
Carl looked at Gabriel. "But...but...but..."
"Don't argue, Carl. She's coming with us." Gabriel said.
Carl huffed and got on his horse.
Anna fell asleep with her head on Gabriel's back and her arms around his waist half way to the docks. Gabriel looked back at her and smiled. "Sleep well, My Darling. We'll be there soon." He spurred on and they got there in three hours. Anna was still asleep and Gabriel pried her arms from his waist to get off. He hoisted the bags over his shoulder and shook Anna lightly. "Wake up, Darling. We're here."
Anna groaned and opened her eyes. "Where are we?"
"Why don't you get off the horse and look for yourself."
She did and gasped at the sight. "It's beautiful!"
"Take your boots off and go splash in the surf while I go take the horse to the stables and pay for our ride."
She did as told and was smiling and laughing as she did. Gabriel paid for the boat ride and turned to his happy fiance'. Anna saw him and ran to him. "Come play with me."
Gabriel smiled. "That's ok. You have your fun. I like watching you."
Anna ran back to the water and started splashing around again. A minute later, Carl called for them to board the boat. Anna grabbed her boots and walked hand in hand with Gabriel to the boat. The captain walked up to the couple. "Welcome back Van Helsing. And who is this lovely lady with you?"
Anna blushed a little at the compliment. "Thank you. It's good to be back." He noticed Anna's blush and laughed wrapping his arm around her waist. "This is my fiance' and the Princess of Transylvania. Anna Valerious."
The captain raised his eyebrows. "Fiance'? The Princess? I thought you were only sent to protect her."
Anna blushed more and buried her head in Gabriel's shoulder. Gabriel rubbed her arm in reassurance. "I was. But throughout the mission, I... WE fell in love. It's hard to believe. I know. But I did and with the most independent, most beautiful, and strongest woman alive. I'm the luckiest man in the world."
Anna looked up at him lightly biting her bottom lip and slightly smiling. "And I'm the luckiest woman in the world."
"If you say so, Darling. If you say so."
She reached up and kissed his cheek. "I love you."
He turned his head and kissed her softly. "I love you too."
"Well, it's nice to see you in love. And it was nice meeting you, Princess Anna."
She looked at him. "It was nice meeting you too, Captain."
"Lunch will be ready in just a few minutes. I suggest you settle in quickly and make your way to the dining area."
"Thank you, Captain. We will." Gabriel said.