Italics indicate Az translation
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The first thing someone does when they start falling, whether it be from twenty feet or they just tripped over their feet, is they close their eyes. So all Amalia knew was that one second she was hurtling downwards and the next she was being gripped in someones arms as her fall had almost immediately stopped.
Opening one of her eyes she saw who had saved her and the other eye shot open in surprise. A blush crept across her face as she realized who was gripping her.
"Y-Y-Y-Yugo!"
Looking down at the Sadida princess he held in his arms Yugo grinned "Are you alright?"
Amalia blush increased as she looked away
"Y-Yes...thank you."
Yugo's grin increased slightly. Just then Amalia's fashion advisers ran up to them "Oh Princess, you had us so worried when you fell out of the palace" "Yes, we were sure you would be hurt terribly."
No one seemed to have noticed the strange look that had crossed Yugo's face but Amalia did notice that his entire body seemed to have gone stiff. Yugo had just thought that this was just another girl who was unlucky enough to have fallen off the balcony, but Amalia! A blush seemed to have decided to cover his entire face as he realized that he was still holding Amalia rather close.
Noticing his blush and realizing the reason for it, Amalia's already red face seemed to have a serious case of sunburn. Clearing her throat to get Yugo's attention he seemed to start a little and then let her down from his arms. She didn't know why but she was a bit disappointed that she was no longer in his arms. Yugo felt the same but neither paid much attention. They were instead shocked at how much the other had changed since the last time they had seen each other.
Amalia had let her hair grow out a bit more so that now it went down to her thighs. She had gained height as well but not as much as Yugo had. Last time she saw him he was still nearly a head shorter than her but now he was almost two inches taller. He was wearing a very nice blue cloak that suit him quite nicely.
"Princess? Are you feeling well?"
Realizing they had an audience they both snapped out of their trance and while Amalia turned her attention to her advisers Yugo looked at the very interesting tree line.
"Yes, I'm quite fine you two. I would like some time to talk with Yugo though, I haven't seen him in quite a while."
Nodding their heads to the her, the two scurried off into the castle to do who knows what. Looking back at each other they smiled and stood their for a little bit. Then Amalia launched herself at Yugo and hugged him tightly.
"Where have you been you scoundrel? We missed you so much!"
Hugging her back he put his cheek on the top of her head.
"I was trying to help my people get used to this new life. Unfortunately Adamai was beginning to think I was pushing myself to hard so he and the other members of the council sent me on vacation."
Chuckling to herself Amalia let go of Yugo and took a step back 'There's that feeling again'
Putting the thought into the back of her head for later Amalia got back to the matter at hand.
"How long do you plan on staying?"
Smiling Yugo replied "I really don't know. Adamai seemed to think that I could use a long rest so I was thinking I could stay one month?"
Amalia was ecstatic that he would be staying for such a long time. It would give them ample opportunities to talk and catch up. He might even be able to help her choose her beau. As the hero who had defeated both Nox and Qilby who would be better to ask if someone was best to protect her kingdom?
"Well come on then, we must tell daddy that you're here!" And with that she grabbed Yugo's hand and started pulling him towards the palace. Yugo just smiled followed her, enjoying the feeling of her hand in his.
King Sheram Shram was delighted to have Yugo stay at the palace. When he had seen the boy he had nearly crushed him in a huge hug. Truth be told he was a bit disappointed when it turned out that Amalia hadn't brought him in as her perspective husband just as a friend. He had always thought that the boy would make a wonderful ruler as well as the perfect choice to marry his daughter. He didn't believe in meddling with the love lives of young people...well, not much anyway.
Yugo was invited to dine with the royal family that night which he graciously accepted. It was a quite get together only himself, Amalia, and the King. When he asked where Armand was the King merely laughed.
"Armand took his fiance, Roesia, out for a quite dinner. I believe they wanted to have some peace before the wedding in two weeks."
Suffice to say Yugo almost spat out his water at hearing this. He hadn't realized that Armand was going to be wed and hearing that it was only two weeks away took him by surprise. He had always thought that Armand would remain forever smitten by Evangelyne, or at least for a few years more. He asked about what Roesia was like and both the King and Amalia were glad to tell him.
"She is a nice kind girl but able to make her own decisions. Armand initially tried to treat her as a delicate flower but he nearly got a split lip for that."
"She hates being treated weak but does like it when Armand is romantic."
"She can have a temper to rival Armand's but they are both quick to forgive each other. It's quite nice to see him so happy with her."
Yugo smiled at all this, glad that the Prince had found someone special. Looking at Amalia he couldn't help but wonder about his own love life. He knew he felt something for Amalia but he was never sure when or even if he should. Maybe when he talked to Evangelyne and Grovy tomorrow he might figure something out.
As dinner concluded Amalia took Yugo up to the room he would be using for his stay, it happened to be just down the hall from Amalia's room. Both entered the room and sat on the bed to start talking about what they had been up to since the last time they saw each other.
Amalia learned about how the Eliatrope capital was going, found out the names of the members of the counsel, and even the names of some new friends Yugo had made, Skarloey and Rheneas. From what she heard they were quite hard workers but they were known for some of the pranks they would pull. Yugo had her rolling around laughing when he described some of their antics. In particular the incident with the vegetable wagon and three pounds of fish. He could never understand why they weren't banished for that one but they never had enough proof that it was Skarloey and Rheneas.
Yugo learned that Amalia had been spending most of her time learning more about diplomacy and how to negotiate in differing situations. Master Jarvis had been her teacher in these studies when he wasn't delivering messages for the King of Bonta. She had gone with Jarvis on some of his trips to other kingdoms which helped her learn more about the different people and ways of dealing with them diplomatically.
Yugo also learned of the problem of her trying to find a suitable way of deciding on who she should marry. Amalia could tell that after she had mentioned it he was uncomfortable.
"Yugo...Yugo is everything alright?"
"Huh...oh...y-yeah everything's fine Amalia. I guess I'm more tired from my journey than I thought I was. I think it would be best if I went to bed now, it's getting rather late"
Amalia did note that it was dark but still didn't understand why he seemed to have blocked her out. She got off the bed and started to head towards the door. Turning back to him she said,
"Okay Yugo...I guess I'll see you tomorrow?"
Looking up from the floor Yugo smiled
"Sure. I have to visit Evangelyne and Grovy tomorrow but I can probably talk to you in the afternoon."
"Alright. I'll see you than."
Heading out of the door and closing it Amalia realized that her heart was beating faster than normal. Why was she acting so strange around Yugo now? This had never happened when they were travelling together. She was going to have to think about this tonight. With that decision made she went down to her own room and got ready for bed. However she didn't go to sleep easily that night with her mind full of Yugo.
As Amalia had left the room Yugo flipped over and flopped onto the bed. Az flitted next to him and chirped at him in a questioning manner. "What's the problem Yugo?"
"The problem is that Amalia is going to have to get married or at least engaged soon. I thought that maybe I could try and tell her how I feel but it just feels wrong to try and tell her my feelings while all those other men are trying to win her with only a certain amount of time."
Az glared a bit at Yugo and started to cheep and chirp at a ridiculous pace. "Are you serious! I have never heard such ridiculousness in my entire life and I've been spending time around Skarloey and Rheneas for goodness sakes! You don't think it's right to tell her about your feelings but has it ever occurred to you that you could become one of those suitors? HMM! The King never said that only those who were of royal blood or something like that could marry Amalia. I mean seriously, Armand is marrying a girl from the village!"
Yugo looked at his Tofu buddy for a little while, thinking about what he had said. Turning over and pulling up the covers he replied, "Okay Az. I'll talk with Evangelyne and Grovy tomorrow and ask them as well. I will remember what you said though."
As Yugo began to drift off Az was still thinking about how he could get these two together. He knew that they both cared for each other but they would have to discover that for themselves. It was so annoying to be the wise one in the group sometimes. Going out and landing on a small branch the Tofu looked out at the wide expanse of tree tops and began to think of a way to get those two together.
What is Az planning? What will Evangelyne and Grovy have to say about Yugo's feelings for the Sadida Princess? And why am I asking all these questions? I don't know but stay tuned for the next chapter. I don't when I will have it done because of college but I will try to keep it going as often as possible.
I worry about Roesia being a Mary Sue but right now all she is is "that" girl that Armand is going to marry. If she starts taking on more of an important role than I'll work on her a little.
Thanks to all of you who have reviewed for taking the time to read this. It's my first time writing a fanfiction so it's good to know some people enjoy it. :)
