The whole group fell quiet... too quiet.

Queen Amanda looked back at her guards "Leave."

"But Your Majesty!"

"I SAID LEAVE!"

Immediately all the guards fled from the room and Amanda walked over to the small group.

"Mind if I ask why you came all this way to save these three?"

Liana shrugged and looped her arm through Jeremy's "We were supposed to get married the day after they were kidnapped."

"So were we." Alexa added, grabbing Ian's arm.

Ian smiled "I prefer the term 'captured'."

"Oh, I see." Amanda nodded slightly "And what of King Louis here?"

Corinne crossed her arms "We're his musketeers. It's our job."

Louis stared at her. She really was upset!

"Oh?" The queen moved to stand in front of the blond "From what I've heard from Jacob is that you and him were very close which is the whole reason he kidnapped him: To get revenge on you."

Corinne frowned "I am his bodyguard." then her scowl deepened "Mind if I ask what your point is?"

Amanda's face suddenly softened and she smiled "Look. All I've been hearing for the past two years is how much Jacob wants revenge on you and your sister for the death of his father. Payback payback payback that's all I've been hearing." she rolled her eyes "And frankly, I'm sick of it."

One of Corinne's eyebrows rose and a slight smile tugged at her lips as she glanced at her friends then turned back to the queen "And?"

"Jacob has said many times that he's only got one shot at this. If it fails then he's done." she shrugged "I don't really hold much for revenge, especially since it was his father's fault in the first place. But anyways, I'm going to let you go."

"What?" they all said in unison.

"But... I can only give you a thirty second head start. The guards will think it's strange if I don't scream for help. But that should be enough time for you to get at least to the courtyard where it'll be more open to fight. Okay?"

"Okay." Corinne nodded and smiled "Thank you. Is that why you gave us a tour so willingly?"

"Mm-hm. Now go."

With one last smile, the group turned and ran out of the dungeons.

"Well that was unexpected." Liana chuckled.

Renee snorted "Tell me about it."

Louis ran to catch up with Corinne who was leading the way out "Corinne! We need to talk."

"Not now, Your Highness." she growled.

"But it's..."

just then an ear piercing scream rang through the halls followed by several shouts of alarm.

Viveca cringed "Wow! Aramina, are you and her related?"

Aramina giggled "She waited forty-five seconds."

The small group burst out into the courtyard and made a b-line for the gate, but they only made it a few feet before two men stepped into their path.

"Oh look." Heinrich growled "It's the twins."

Corinne and Liana looked at each other then placed their hands on their hips "Oh look," they said in unison "It's Heinrich and Drake."

Drake raised his fingers to his lips and let out a long whistle which was answered by more men charging into the area.

"Just try and get to the exit." Corinne said as she pulled out her sword.

"Got it." all the others responded.

"Get them!" Drake shouted.

"Corinne." Louis said desperately "I need to explain about what you saw in the throne room."

"Now isn't the time." she snapped as her sword met another one and a moment later she wrenched it from the man's hands and handed it to Louis "Just help."

"But it's not what you think!" he said quickly as he met an oncoming soldier.

"Oh, I think it's exactly what I think." she responded, kicking one man away and turning to block another "Queen Janette is very worried about you."

"I have no doubt but..."

"Louis! Look out!"

He spun around in just enough time to block a blow from Drake "Do you mind?" he frowned "Can't you see we're trying to have a conversation?"

Corinne rolled her eyes but couldn't help the small smile that came to her face "Why does he have to be so cute?"

Renee suddenly bumped into Corinne's back "How about doing us a favor and whistling?"

Corinne's eyes suddenly lit up "Oh yeah. I forgot." then she whistled.

There were several loud whinnies followed by kicks and splintering wood and a moment later the six horses came running into the area. Soldiers scattered to avoid being run over.

"Jeremy, grab Louis!" Corinne called as she watched the horse come closer.

"Why can't I get Liana?" Jeremy responded.

Corinne slipped her foot into the stirrup as Wind Dancer ran by and in one move was in the saddle then she pulled Liana up behind her "Because she's with me."

"Let's move!" Viveca shouted as she got on her own mount.

"Stop them, stop them, stop them!" Drake shouted til his face was purple.

Heinrich grabbed a bow and arrow from one man and aimed it at the escapes. With a grin, he let the arrow fly.

Renee spun around and grabbed the shaft of the weapon right before it hit her horse "Hey! Don't shoot the animals!"

the soldiers just stared, and a few moments later they were gone.

Heinrich ran a hand over his head "King Jacob is going to kill us!"

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

"Well that was fun." Alexa commented as they pulled their horses to a stop "Scary too."

Aramina smoothed her hair back "Ah, the adrenaline of fighting a battle."

Corinne chuckled and slid out of her saddle "Paris isn't too far from here. We should be there in a day or two."

"Hey, what do you say we get married in Paris?" Jeremy suddenly asked "The City of Love is a lot closer than home and we've waited long enough."

"I don't see why not!" Alexa grinned "It's be magical!"

"Yes it would!" Aramina sighed "I dream about getting married in Paris one day."

The other three musketeers looked over at her "You live in Paris."

"Well, yeah. So I just have to get married! Doi!"

Louis jumped off of Jeremy's horse and hurried over to Corinne "Can we talk now?"

She turned to face him "What's there to talk about?"

"What you... saw in the throne room."

"Louis, it's no big deal. I'm glad you... found someone that makes you happy." she turned and started to walk away but he grabbed her arm.

"Corinne! Wait a moment, it's not what you think!"

"How can it not be?" she responded "Louis, I know what happened and it's fine."

"No, it's not. I..."

"We just need to get you back to Paris so Queen Janette can stop worrying."
"Corinne listen to yourself! Queen Janette."

"Treville told us." she responded "And it's no big deal. Everything's fine. You're safe, now we just need to get you back home so everything can return to normal."
"Corinne..."

"You go on with you new life and we can return to out normal ones."

"Corinne..."

"We need to go."

"Corinne would you just..."

"Now."

"Corinne..."

She squeezed her eyes closed and let out a half aggravated breath "No."

"Corinne, let me..."

She spun around to face him, her eyes flashing "Louis, it doesn't matter! You married. I don't care, It's fine. It's perfect. Everything is..."

Louis rolled his eyes, grabbed Corinne's shoulders and kissed her, bringing her pitiful speech an abrupt end.

The others stared in shock at the scene.

A moment later the kiss ended.

Corinne just stared at him then she blink a few times "Okay, I'm confused."

"Finally!" Louis sighed, not releasing her shoulders or moving away "Corinne, look. Janette is not my wife. She's my cousin... and you know that."

"How on earth would I... oh wait. I do know that."

"Mm-hm."

"But Louis, I saw you propose to her."

"No, you didn't." he ran a hand through his hair "There was never a proposal in that. You walked in on the tail end of me telling her that I... was going to propose to you."

Her eyes widened "What!?"

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box and popped the lid open "This isn't the time, the place or how I'd planned on doing this, but..." her eyes widened as he lowered himself down to one knee "I love you, Corinne D'artagnon. I have for a long time. Ever since you saved me from that crazy balloon. I should have asked you this a long time ago. Will you marry me?"

Corinne stared at him. How long had she been wanting... and waiting, to hear those words? She'd just convinced herself she never would and yet... she was "Are you sure?" she whispered, tears forming in her eyes.

He nodded "I've never been so sure of anything in my life."

A soft laugh escaped her throat and she nodded "Then... yes. Definitely yes!" then her arms flew around his neck and he pulled her close as the others started cheering.

"Finally!" the three musketeers laughed.

"We can go home now." he said as he released her.

Corinne nodded and turned to face the others "And... I think it's time Mama met her other daughter."

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

Marie sat the pail of milk off to the side as she stood from her stool and dusted off her hands.

"Mama?" Corinne stepped into the barn and smiled.

"Corinne!" Marie ran over to her and hugged her "We have got to stop making these visits so long!"

"I agree." Corinne chuckled then she pulled away and glanced outside "There's someone I want you to meet."

Marie's eyes widened as Liana stepped into the barn. Her hands raised to her chest as she stared at her "Cayenne?"

Liana smiled "I think so."

Very slowly, Marie walked over to her long lost daughter and gently reached out and touched the side of her face "I don't believe it. It really is you!" then she grabbed her into a hug as tears began to stream down her face.

Corinne smiled as she watched the reunion between her mother and her sister.

"How?" Marie asked a moment later "How is this possible? You died."

"Not quite." Liana smiled "I was found, put in an orphanage, adopted, abandoned and then readopted."

"All this time." she took a step back and looked over the whole length of her "I don't believe it!" then she hugged her again.

Corinne stepped up to them and smiled "Well, shall we all head for Paris? Liana... has a wedding to get to."

Marie's eyes widened "Oh! Then, yes I'm coming! Liana, you said? Just give me a minute!" then she hurried off.

Liana chuckled then gave her sister a quick hug "I've dreamt about this moment for a long time."

Corinne nodded slightly "It should have been sooner."

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

"You may now kiss the bride." Louis announced.

"Finally!" Ian whooped right before she swept Alexa off her feet and kissed her.

Jeremy just chuckled and obliged.

Aramina wiped a tear from her face "So precious."

Marie clapped her hands and grinned as she stepped up to the two couples "You two had better take care of them."

"We will." Jeremy said, the same time Ian said "We'll try."

Marie gave Alexa a hug "If you ever need a mother, I'll be here."

"Thank you, Mrs. D'artagnon." she smiled.

The wedding had been small and simple with only the four musketeers and Marie there as an audience.

Corinne grinned and ran over to where Alexa and Liana's guitars were sitting and picked on up "Shall we?"

Liana nodded "Why not?"

Corinne started strumming her guitar as Liana picked up the other one.

I never knew I lost you till I found you

and I never guessed how close you were to me

and now I wanna throw my arms around you

tell a thousand tales that will astound you

everything about you tells me this was meant to be

can't you see?

Liana started strumming along as she joined in singing.

I'm on your side, let's take this ride

and together we're facing the world

doing things nobody's done before

and the great divide, doesn't seem so wide

anymore

Renee picked up her violin and started playing as Ian swung Alexa into a dance and Jeremy grabbed Marie.

Liana - I can't recall what life was like without you

now it feels as though we've never been apart

tell me every time I think about you

anything you say I'll never doubt you

Both - we're meant to be together I can feel it in my heart

it's just the start

Aramina ran over to Louis and grinned "Wanna dance?"

Louis shrugged "Since Corinne is busy."

"Yay!" the redhead dragged him out to the floor.

Viveca laughed "Poor soul."

Liana (Corinne) -And if you'll be there beside me when I falter (be there beside me)

Through whatever comes I know we'll take it all in stride (take it all in stride)

Both - I'm on your side

This great divide, doesn't seem so wide

Corinne (Liana) -I'm on your side (on your side) let's take this ride (take this ride)

and together we're facing the world

doing things nobody's done before (never done before)

and the great divide (and the great divide) doesn't seem so wide

anymore

Liana laughed, reached over and hugged her twin "Best... Day... Ever!"

Corinne chuckled "Well... until my wedding."

they then laughed together and rejoined the others.

THE END

(Whoo! It's done! sorry if the ending was a bit lame :(
Anyhoo... thanks for all the support on this story guyz! See you in the next one!

Laterz!)