"Sing it again!" Melody begged.

Liana sat back on her heels and chuckled "We've sung it a million times!"

"But I just love it!" Melody responded "Pleeeeese!"

Alexa dusted her hands off on her skirt "We'd better listen to the muse."

Liana shook her head "Okay." then she started singing the song that had long since become her and Alexa's life song:

It's so rare to find a friend like you.

Alexa - Somehow when you're around the sky is always blue

Liana - The way we talk, the things you'd say.

Alexa - The way you make it all okay

Liana - and how you know all of my jokes

but you laugh anyways!

Both - If I could wish for one thing I'd take the smile that you bring

Wherever you go in this world I'll come along

Melody started bobbing her head to the music as the girls continued picking their flowers.

Together we dream the same dream

forever I'm here for you you're here for me

Oh-whoa-oh two voices one song

Liana and Alexa laughed, then another voice continued singing, causing Liana to sit straight up:

Now every day is something new

She spun around and looked to where four figures on horses were almost at their gate.

and any path we take I'm looking forward too

Liana stood up, a bright smile coming to her face and started to sing along, causing Corinne to smile.

The way we try and never quit

the way that all the pieces fit

Aramina, Viveca and Renee were looking their friend curiously.

the way we know the parts by heart

and sing out loud.

Liana was now walking towards the girls.

If I could wish for one thing I'd take the smile that you bring

With you by my side I can't go wrong!

Corinne slipped out of her saddle and approached the girl.

Now I have all that I need

And the sweetest sound will always be

Oh-whoa-oh two voices one song

Now the two blonds were face to face.

Oh-whoa-oh two voices one song

Then they quickly hugged.

"I can't believe you're here!" Liana laughed.

"I couldn't resist!" Corinne answered then she whispered "How's it goin' sis?"

Liana simply chuckled then the two girls separated.

"Hope you don't mind," Corinne said as she pointed to her friends "I brought some tag-alongs."

"We can make room." Liana waved Alexa over "Alexa, these are Corinne's friends, Aramina, Viveca and Renee. Girls this is Alexa."

"I can't believe you remember us." Renee commented.

"I know, it's been forever since I've seen you!"

Corinne laughed "It's only been six months."

"I know. Forever!"

"Glad y'all could get away." Alexa said "It'll be fun to have a few more guests at the wedding. How long did it take to get here?"

"Two weeks." Viveca answered "Longest two weeks of my life."

"We needed a vacation." Corinne said with a slight shrug "This seemed like the perfect opportunity and excuse."

Liana slightly raised an eyebrow as she observed her twin. Something... wasn't quite right. She turned to Alexa "Why don't you take the three in and get them settled. Show them the dresses and whatnot. I... want to show Corinne something."

"Alright." Alexa nodded.

Liana grabbed Corinne's wrist and pulled her around to the back of the house. When they were completely out of earshot of the others she stopped "What's wrong?"

Corinne raised an eyebrow "What do you mean?"

"Something's bothering you." Liana stated "What happened?"

Corinne sighed "I was hoping to get away from it because... I was just so stupid. That's all."

"Corinne. Tell me what happened!"

It was a long moment before the musketeer answered "He's engaged. To some girl I don't recall ever meeting."

Liana's eyes widened "Engaged!?"

"Yeah."

"Wait. Engaged or betrothed."

"Engaged."Corinne shook her head "I walked in at the end of the proposal."

Liana shook her head in confusion "Could it have been a misunderstanding?"

"How hard is it to misunderstand the king down on one knee holding a small velvet box and a girl screaming 'YES!' throwing her arms around his neck and she's wearing a nice shiny diamond ring?"

Liana opened her mouth to respond then quickly clamped it back shut. Then she shook her head "There... isn't. I don't guess."

Corinne shrugged again "I was just... wrong. About everything." she sighed and leaned back into a tree "I thought that... I mean we..." she sighed and rubbed her forehead "I saw something that just wasn't there. And I don't know how."

Liana shook her head "But... he kissed you!"

Corinne froze "How did you know that?"

"I watched, okay?" Liana quickly shook off the question "What about him leaving France to you? What about that note?" she grabbed Corinne's hand and held it up between them "What about this?"

Corinne stared at the ring. It seemed to mock her. It seemed to scream 'you fell for someone who would never really care!' she jerked her hand back down and shook her head "I don't know, Liana. Maybe at one time he did. Or thought he did. But now..." she shook her head again "I should have known it would never work. Kings don't go for farm girls like me." she leaned her head back into the tree "Hopefully the time here will help be enough to figure out what to do when I go back."

"You're going to go back?" Liana asked incredulously "Really?"

"Liana, I have to." Corinne looked at her twin "When I first left I didn't think I would. But now... I worked too hard to become a musketeer. I can't let him take that away." she sighed and closed her eyes "Even though I'll be serving Louis and his new wife."

Liana slowly shook her head "I'm... sorry."

Corinne managed a small smile "What could you possibly have done? I'd fallen for Louis long before I ever met you."

Liana sighed. She couldn't believe this had happened! She'd seen her sister and the king together! She'd seen the sparks and... everything. What had made him change?

Two weeks Earlier

Louis was waiting for Corinne to get back. He'd finally decided he was going to do it. He was going to ask her to marry him. The good part was, he knew she was going to say yes. The ring she'd been wearing for the past six months gave him a pretty good indication.

"Okay. Who do you want me to meet again?" Louis' cousin, Janette, asked.

Janette had come in earlier upon Louis' request.

"Corinne." Louis answered.

"The musketeer girl?" Janette smiled "Why?"

"Because, I think you'll like her."

"And what does that matter?"

"Because you're a highly respected queen and I would love your input." He grinned, his hand messing with the ring box in his pocket.

"And plus you want to know how my Fiance asked me, right?" She grinned mischievously.

Louis froze "What makes you say that?"

"Because of what you have in your pocket!" she made a grab for his hand, but he jumped back. But as he yanked his hand from his pocket, the box tumbled to the floor.

"Sorry!" Janette gasped "I shouldn't have..."

"It's okay." Louis chuckled as he knelt down to get it "But you're right." he picked up the box and looked up at her "I'm going to ask her to marry me today."

"YES!" Janette squealed then she threw her arms around his neck and whispered "It's about time!"

Louis chuckled as he was nearly knocked off balance. Then from the corner of his eye he spotted something bright pink. He stood to his feet and turned to face the girl "Corinne!" he took a step towards her "I want you to meet..." But she spun around and ran back out the doors.

He looked over at Janette as the doors to the room slammed. Then he ran after the blond, but when he tried to push the door open, it wouldn't budge "Corinne?" he called, hoping she was still close enough to hear. He pushed on the door again, but it may as well have been locked.

"Is everything... okay?" Janette asked slowly.

Louis turned to face her and shrugged "I... what happened?" he ran a hand through his hair. He had never seen that look on her face before. He shook his head "I'll be back." then he walked out the door.

Janette frowned "I thought the door was locked."

~*~*~*Trials of Love*~*~*

A few hours later, he came back and shook his head "I couldn't find her." he rubbed the back of his neck "I don't understand what happened."

"I think I do." Janette said slowly "Louis, she walked in when I hugged you."

He looked at her confused "I don't..."

"You were holding the ring box!" She interrupted "You were kneeling. I said 'yes' and I've got" she waved her hand at him "This."

Louis eyed widened in horror "You don't think she..."
"How could she not?" Janette shook her head "She wouldn't be jumping to conclusions either."

Louis dropped his face into his hands "No!" he turned around and took off running "I have to find her!" he ran to the Musketeer training grounds and found Treville "Captain!"

Treville bowed "Your Majest..."

"Where's Corinne?" Louis interrupted.

The Captain stared at him confused "You don't know? She didn't tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

"She and the girls left town." Treville watched as the young king's eyes widened "Said they were going to that girl Liana's wedding."

Louis ran his hands to the top of his head "No!" then he turned around and slowly walked back to the castle.

(I LIIIIVE! I promise I didn't die! At least... I don't think I did... nope. Still have a pulse :) Sorry if took FOREVER to update. Talk about NO internet. :P So I decided to go ahead and update Twisted Fate too as payment for making all of youz wait for sooooo looooooooooog. Laterz!)