A New Assignment Part 2
"No, Gunther, it was not your fault," Jane disagreed with a yawn as they made it into a huge throne room where five thrones stood. "if it was anybody's fault for my sleepy start this morning, then Sir Ivon is the one to be blamed."
"Ah, yes, Sir Ivon and his snoring," Gunther said. "I know all too well, I'm regretfully sorry that you had to put up with that last night, Jane."
Jane then decided to recall her thirteenth birthday the month before.
Within her memory, it was the night of Jane & Princess Lavinia's birthday ball and everyone was in the royal ballroom waiting on Jane so they could begin the dance.
Squire Gunther wore a very exquisite looking pine green suit that had a long sleeved jacket.
The male squire then sang the song he wrote for Jane while he was delirious due to his fever.
Gunther: Melody;
I have but only one;
Melody;
For you to grasp on;
Angel Jane;
Now please hear my song;
Our love has grown so strong.
"Come along now, Gunther," Princess Lavinia begged. "please dance with me."
"I am exceedingly sorry, Princess Lavinia," Gunther said gently. "but I am saving the first dance for someone special."
"Are you saving the first dance for Jane?" Princess Lavinia asked Gunther.
Gunther hung his head low & sighed, "Yes, Princess."
Up in her tower, Jane had her knight's tunic on her floor and was tying the jade green bow that matched her eyes in the front of her pine green short sleeved white ruffle collared ball gown as she sang.
Jane: Melody;
I have but only one;
Melody;
For you to grasp on;
Gunther Dear;
Now please hear my song;
Our love has grown so strong.
Dragon poked his head in as Jane kicked off her steel toed knight's boots and put on a pair of jade green flat dancing slippers.
"How do I look, Dragon?" Jane asked.
Dragon looked at his friend, "Do you want the truth or flattery?"
"The truth please," Jane told Dragon, straightening up her hair. "honesty is always the best policy according to the Knight's Code of Conduct."
"You look beautiful, all that is missing is a pine green bow in your hair." Dragon told Jane honestly.
Jane put the bow in her hair, "Do you think Gunther will like it?" she asked Dragon.
"I think," Dragon answered Jane. "he is going to love it."
"Champion!" Jane exclaimed.
Back in the ballroom, Gunther found himself still waiting for Jane, so he decided to sing in the meantime.
Gunther: Melody;
I have but only one;
Melody;
For you to grasp on;
Angel Jane;
Now please hear my song;
Our love has grown so strong;
Jane finally walked down the ballroom's staircase, singing back to Gunther.
Jane: Melody;
I have but only one;
Melody;
For you to grasp on;
Gunther Dear;
Now please hear my song;
Our love has grown so strong.
Jane reached the ballroom floor and saw Gunther dressed up in his fancy green suit.
Gunther saw Jane dressed up in her fancy green gown as well.
"Greensleeves." Jane & Gunther whispered in unison.
A lovely tune was beginning to be played by the musicians as Gunther extended his right hand, "May I have the honor of this dance, my Lady Greensleeves?" he asked Jane in the same tone of voice he had when he asked her about her birthday present from him.
"But of course, my Lord in Greensleves." Jane answered.
Pepper giggled with delight, "I knew those two would make a perfect match someday." she sighed.
As they continued their slow & graceful romantic dance, Gunther began to sing to Jane.
Gunther: Alas my love you do me wrong;
To cast me off discourteously;
And I have loved you so long;
Delighting in your company;
Greensleeves was all my joy;
Greensleeves was my delight;
Greensleeves was my heart of gold;
And who but my lady Greensleeves;
Everyone else began dancing as Jane sang back to Gunther.
Jane: I have been ready at your hand;
To grant whatever you would crave;
I have both wagered life and land;
Your love and good-will for to have;
Greensleeves was all my joy;
Greensleeves was my delight;
Greensleeves was my heart of gold;
And who but my lord in Greensleeves;
Gunther twirled Jane around as if he was a prince twirling his princess as they continued to sing and dance together.
Gunther & Jane: Well I will pray to God on high;
That thou my constancy mayst see;
And that yet once before I die;
Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me;
Greensleeves was all my joy;
Greensleeves was my delight;
Greensleeves was my heart of gold;
And who but my lady (lord in) Greensleeves.
Gunther stopped dancing with Jane as everyone in the ballroom clapped for them.
"I hope you will never leave my side again, Lady Knight." Gunther said to Jane softly.
"Only when Dragon & I go out on patrol." Jane answered Gunther.
"Will you think of me?" Gunther asked Jane passionately.
"Always, Gunther." Jane answered just as passionately.
Jane & Gunther shared their very first romantic kiss upon the lips, thus making Jester want to vomit.
Jane was snapped from her thoughts by King Roland & King Caradoc calling everyone to strict attention.