Sorry it took so long to update...again, but I've had a bad case of procrastination...again. But, without further ado, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!
Chapter Nineteen: Getting in
Sir Timothy Sullivan stood guard at the front entrance of the castle when a carriage carrying a young knight and a slightly older woman pulled up. The woman held a bundle in her hand, that the guard supposed was a baby.
"State your business." Sullivan said, standing tall.
"I'm one of the royal guard here to see the king. We've found a child that I think he'd like to see. It's a girl. She could very well be the next bride to the Prince."
The guard nodded and opened the gates, not even asking Booth to remove his helmet or checking the carriage for intruders.
Though Booth found this strange, he did not question it, thankful for the chance to finally be back in his childhood home, though it seemed to have changed from when his Grandfather ruled so many years ago.
When they got to the door of the castle, they were met by a couple more guards and Cam held the bundle to her, allowing Booth to help her from the carriage.
Seeing his many badges, the guards bowed to Booth and allowed him unaided passage into the castle. Booth held Cam to him as we walked into the castle, his helmet still firmly in place, the hood of Cam's cloak covering her face as well. They were met in the front foyer by nobody, silence engulfing them.
Again, Booth found this quite odd but did not question it, quietly making his way to the dungeon with Cam right behind him, clutching the bundle to her chest.
"Pops?" he said as soon as he got to the dungeon.
Pops was leaning back in his chair, fast asleep, but two figures sat awake in the dungeon. "Booth?" The bigger one said.
"Jack?" Booth asked, coming closer. "Daisy?"
Daisy stood up. "Uncle Seeley!" She squealed.
Booth hushed her, reaching into the cell to stroke her hair. "Yes, Honey, it's me. How are you?"
At that, Daisy started to sob. "I miss my mommy!" she wailed. Jack placed his hand over her mouth, muffling her sobs.
"Hush, Sweetie. It's okay. We're going to be okay. Shh!" He soothed.
Daisy quieted, but still shook with silent sobs, burying her face into Jack's shoulder. Jack rocked her back and forth while Cam and Booth watched on, sympathetically.
Suddenly they heard voices coming towards them from down the hall, and Booth was instantly in alert, taking out his bow and arrow, while Cam unwrapped the bundle to reveal a large book, lifting it above her head.
As soon as they saw three figures walk through the door, Cam threw the book at them, narrowly missing the tallest by mere inches, but soliciting a squeal from her.
Recognizing the squeal, Booth lowered his bow. "Angela? Is that you?"
Looking closely at the tall knight, a smile spread across Angela's face. "Booth!" she exclaimed, as suddenly, a large weight was throw at his legs.
"Daddy!" Parker exclaimed, throwing himself at his father.
Booth dropped his bow and arrow completely, leaning down to pick up his son and hug him tightly.
"Parker! I missed you so much!" He said, squeezing the little boy and kissing his forehead.
When he finally put Parker down, he turned to Temperance, who had a harsh expression on her face, her arms crossed at her chest.
"Temperance? What's wrong?" he asked, worried.
"Nothing, your Majesty." Temperance said coldly, bowing dramatically.
Uh-oh! Looks like Brennan's a little pissed, huh? Oh well, she'll just have to suck it up so they can overturn Jared. Please REVIEW!
Oh, and give me your thoughts about the upcoming episode of Bones. Isn't the new promo a tearjerker?