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[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle sighed happily, wrapped in the warmth of her husband's love and her lover's arms. As she drifted off to sleep, her last whispered prayer tickled the edges of Eric's consciencsness.

"The child I bear ye will know naught but love for all it's life."

 

[boatwarrior]

Eric

It was a fresh, clear morning, when Eric awoke. The sun was just coming over the horizon. Looking at the angel beside him, he thought, " Do I want to leave this nice warm body, oh if only we could spend all day here, but alas there is work to be done." He leaned over and gently kiss the side of Arielle's face, so not to awaken her, then slipped out of bed. After he dressed, Eric strolled into the hall way. Suddenly he remembered what Arielle had said, something about a child. Did she want one? Or was she... Suddenly Eric hurried his pace, " I know of one person, that would know, Dee." He hurried off to Deanna's room. "Boy I hope I'm not disturbing them", knowing Drake would be there. He walked up to Dee's door, wrapping loudly upon it. Almost instantly the call came to come in. Eric walked in to see Dee still laying in bed, and Drake sitting by her side.

"Ah, goodmorning dear sister, how are you feeling today?"
"I am much better, thanks to Drake's assistance."
"And you dear Drake, How are you fairing good sir?"
"I am good, Sir Eric, thank you for asking."
"M'lady it good to see you well, but I have a concern that I must discuss with you reguarding your sister, but only when you feel up to it."
Deanna could see that something heavy was on Eric's mind

 

[poohlive]

"They called me up to the Keep, my love," He bent down to kiss her, feeling her swoon to his lips, moving against him, accenting his moves with her own, in a blended piece of beauty that he did not wish to leave.
As his lips left hers, he felt a sort of sadness. A calling of him, to her. Part of his body wanting to never leave her side, never to let them be apart. Gooseflesh ran down his back.
"Nothing important, but I was needed. A bit of a scapre about some funds. It is all taken care of though, and I can spend the rest of the day, right here, beside you."
He kissed her again, a shorter one, but not without that same magic dancing inside his head as before.

 

[Funloving62]

De

The smile of delight show from his first kiss her lips tingled her body a flame from his very touch. She smiled feeling him part seeing the look of delight in his eyes as he smiled to her. he explained about his absents.

"Nothing important, but I was needed. A bit of a scrape about some funds. It is all taken care of though, and I can spend the rest of the day, right here, beside you."


Again a second kiss a tender caress from her hands to his shoulder she lifted her hand to bring it across to his cheek as she gazed into his eyes. As she smiled brightly.

"Alas.. My heart that may be a bit hard to do Drake. the kings ball is this evening and we all are expected there. And besides you promised to escort me remember and the first and at least the last dance is promised to the handsome captain of the guard. And I have so looked forwards to it you know, I know you do nae wish me disappointed aye?"

She lifted a brow his way with a smirk sounding a lot more like the love he knew and loved.

"i feel much better now Milord, I am never to ill fro you to lead me around a dance floor, "

Any excuse to be held in his arms was what she was thinking and this would be fun.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle wake slowly from a dream. Warm under the covers she stretched and smiled contentedly. She reached over to run her fingers through Eric's hair, but Eric was not there. She was not worried, he was up before her as a general rule anyways. She snuggled deeper into the covers, stealing a few moments to relax and enjoy the quiet before the madness that inevitably preceeded one of her father's balls.

After a few moments she got out of bed and readied herself for the day ahead. As she dressed she peeked at her dress for tonight and smiled happily. The dress was simple, but complimented her. Eric would be pleased to be seen with her this night.

Slipping into her shoes, she headed out and to her sister's room to see how Deanna was after a night's sleep.

 

[poohlive]

The smile returned to his lips, as he kissed her again, raising up to stand.
"All right then. We shall dance. I don't wish to tire you though. I'll leave you to get ready. The carriage should be here soon, and we will all go together. Won't that be nice?"
He went over to the door, looking back at her soft body amidst the blankets, giving her a look of altered passion.
"Tonight, my love."
He left her to get ready.
Outside, he walked over to the edge of the clearing, where the forest ran alongside. Trees that hung from great trunks towered above them all, shading and providing ample forage down below. He wiped away a clear spot with his foot.
There, he placed the few tinker toys that had made noise, hoping here they would stop, and sing no more.
He didn't want them to link in any way to his future wife. The woman he loved.
Covering the leaves back up, he made his way back to the house, to prepare himself for that night.

 

[Funloving62]

De

She smiled and watched him go knowing they would be together soon. The kings gathering where always the talk of the kingdom. Couldn't come at a better time as well. Maybe everyone would stop fussing over her and get back to normal. Soon sleep overtook her and the morning sunrise awoke her to the sounds al the keep busying itself for the festivities tonight. Even Arielle was about already she saw her rush down the hallway in a hurry after something. what she had no idea.

She got up and looked around for her clothes finding nothing she grabbed at her robe and wrapped that around her. As soon as her feet hit the floor she was welcomed to an entourage of people getting her dressed and primed and pulled and such. Then a handful of dresses where brought in for her to chose for tonight.

She chose the lavender brocade with the lace flowing sleeves, one with a rather daring neckline rather low of what she would normally wear but it would be flattering. The lady to her left asked her if she was sure that was the right gown for such and Deanna nodded. Knowing what she liked and trying to bid for Drakes attentions. Now she would most certainly be granted it in this gown as well as any other men that took to look in her direction.

She was dressed finally seeing Arielle walking into the room all smiled as Deanna looked to her.

"Hey how are ya doing Arielle ...I mean how are you this fine morning sister. Excited about the ball this evening?"

She had to remember about wording and grace. Her heard turned looking for the cell phone and CD player she had shown Drake last night Arielle was not at all ready fro that but alas she didn't see it maybe Drake had then still. she hoped he would listen to the music and tell her what he thought then again just another thing to question her on?

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle met her husband as she stopped in front of Deanna's room. Smiling she reached up to kiss his cheek.

"I wish thee a good morn, Husband." She felt a thrill of pleasure each time she said or thought the word.

She chuckled softly as Deanna, hearing them in the corridor, called her in. She could see Eric wished to speak with her sister. She patted his shoulder, her smile never fading, but a hint of teasing crept in.

"You may seek my sister's council, M'Lord, but not until she is fully dressed."

She dimpled at Eric's blush and gave him another quick kiss on the cheek. She could not bear to tease him for long.

"I will be a few moments and then you may speak with her, M'Lord. I promise."

She closed the door to Deanna's room behind her and smiled brightly to her sister.

"Greetings, Fair Sister. You look well this morning. The rest has done its magic."

"Hey how are ya doing Arielle ...I mean how are you this fine morning sister. Excited about the ball this evening?"

Deanna started with the strange way of speaking, but then she was herself again, and Arielle smiled. She would ignore the changes for now, for surely it would not help her sister to heal if the differences were forever pointed out. It would be like worrying an open wound, the scab would never be able to form to protect the growing skin beneath.

"I am well, Sister, thank ye. Yes, I am excited. Father and Mother have planned well to surpass their last ball. But for now, there is much to do. Mother wanted us to oversee the final preperations and the cooks have been working since last night. And m'Lord Husband wishes to speak with ye before we are lost in the preprations."

Seeing that Deanna was ready, and after her nod, Arielle stepped back and opened the door, affecting the airs of one of her parents' personal servants, though they would be aghast at the humour with which she performed the imitation.

"M'Lord Eric, the Princess is ready to see you now."

As Eric stepped in, Arielle stepped out.

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

De smiled warmly happy to see Arielle so happy and boucle this morning all seemed to be back to normal for her and De would make sure it stayed that way if she possibly could. She listed to her sisters babbling about the preparation not one of her favorites but truly Deanna's so she smiled and nodded a lot then lifted a brow in wonder at what Eric might wish with her...

"I am well, Sister, thank ye. Yes, I am excited. Father and Mother have planned well to surpass their last ball. But for now, there is much to do. Mother wanted us to oversee the final preparations and the cooks have been working since last night. And milord Husband wishes to speak with ye before we are lost in the preparations

Arielle went to the door opened it as DE started to the door to walk out to see Eric when Arielle announced.

"Milord Eric, the Princess is ready to see you now,"
"
DE had to hold a hand over her lips not to burst out in hardy laughter she was so funny acting out so. She could be silly at times but really showed it in front of her husband at least when DE was around. Eric stepped inside as DE Nodded to him and s mile softly watching Arielle hurry on down to do the tertius perorations

"Ah Eric now you can steal me away from my sister while she does errands"

Said loud enough for Arielle to hear in a jesting manor Arielle was use to from her as she laughed the became more serious trying to keep in character.

"Now Eric what was it that you wished to see me about this fine Morning sir"

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle chuckled quietly to herself as she heard her sister. She trusted both impplicitly and the year she had spent with Eric, and her and Deanna teasing both Eric and Drake, she knew without thought that there was nothing to worry about between those two.

The festival preparations on the other hand, where another matter entirely.

She entered into the fray, as it were, taking up the mantle of chatalaine and launching herself into the preparations.

 

[Funloving62]

deanna

Eric spoke to her about a surprise he had planed fro Arielle tonight at the part and wanted some help in keeping her occupied d today so he could put the plans in motion.

"Eric I am sure Arielle will be so over whelmed in her planning ti day she would never even have time fro my manipulation. you know how she guest with parties. fuss fuss fuss. that's Arielle"

Deanna was right Arielle always was fussing with details at parties while DE always had fun with n ot a care in the world just fully enjoying herself. As she planned to night. The thought of dancing with Drake against the music, the gowns and all those eyes on her with all those wemon drooling over her handsome escort she could definably get into that.

"I am sure she will be busy don't worry brother I sure all will go well."

Eric nodded and excused himself to put his plans in motion. DE fooled around the grounds today looking around smiling o al knowing many from her RP and others she nodded polightly to. it was nearing time to ready fro the ball when Rosy her hand maiden called t her a long beautiful gown in her hand telling her it was time to change.

Upstairs she flew taking the steps two at a time in a hurry as she moved to the bed chamber seeing the large tub set near the corner already loaded with bubble and towels near the edges. she smiled knowing she would be pampered as she slipped out of her gown not even waiting for roes as she slipped into the tub and sighed at the water as it washed over her fully the warmth coating her as she relaxed feeling rose wash her hair and it was time to dress.

Lifting her arms into the silken martial as the blue gown fell over her curves in a rather inciting neckline one she was sure Drake would like and her mother would scowl at her for wearing. but tonight was her night her time with her love and she would deal with the sour looks to be able to be with Drake.. hair and make up done the dress laced tightly as she wondered when she would breath again but it did pull her in and proper her up in all the right places. hmm she thought looking at self reflection

"Not bad... Not bad at all."

The knock came to the door telling her it was time to go as she came down the stairs looking fro drake or a guard to escort her to the dance to be introduced to the kingdom.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle retreated to her room. The preperations were going well, with only the minor bouts of excitment and confusion, but those were to be expected.

Nonetheless, she still felt a content exhaustion as she slipped into the bath that was waiting for her. A momentary soak and then her own preperations for the dance would revitalize her until supper refueled her.

She had not seen Deanna all day, but had not expected to, really. Deanna had no taste for the bustle of the innerworkings of the castle, but felt more in her own amongst the people she would one day rule.

Time passed and before she knew it, it was time to go. She was dressed and ready and had yet to see her husband.

She fussed around the chamber, hoping he would show up, but the knock on her door was not him, but a maid with summons from the head cook. Something was amiss and needed to be set to rights before the grand supper could be served.

Arielle followed the young girl back to the kitchens and once again entered the frenzy.

 

[poohlive]

Drake stood waiting outside. The main entrance to the carriage out and waiting for his escort tonight. A private carriage, able to fit the both of them nicely.
He had asked Eric if they could go seperately for just this night. It seemed a special occasion, and he wanted everything to be perfect.
"You do look lovely tonight," His breath had been taken away, looking at her in the sparkling moonlight. A vision to be hold, like something in his dream that had come out for one night to be real.
He hoped it never went away.
"My dear," He bowed low, "Your chariot awaits."

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

She make one last cheek in the looking glass before she stepped out of her room and down those flights of stairs She has scowled not seeing Drake inside the keep she so had hoped to steal away a few private moments with him but it seemed they would meet at the Ball. she gathered a wrap yet threw it to her arm as the guard opened door fro her and she stepped out into the moonlight, it was then that she saw Drake He was dressed in all his formality the formal dress uniform of the captain of the guard looked handsome on his well build frame. She beamed seeing him standing there waiting fro her and then looked back for her sister and Eric. Her gaze was taken back as she heard him speak out right to her.
"You do look lovely tonight,"

She smiled even brighter as she moved down the stairs almost floating out on a cloud seeing him looking to her like that she knew she had pleased him fully in her choice of gowns and the way she looked tonight. She had picked out the blue gown for him knowing it was his favorite color and also knowing the neckline would hold his attention or at least she had hoped, it would.

My dear," He bowed low, "your chariot awaits."

"why thank you milord that is most kind of ye"

She giggled softly with a slight curtsey to him then took his hand and climbed into the carriage looking around thinking it would be crowded in side with Arielle and Eric then watched him climb inside and smile to her taking a seat at her left with the door closing behind him. her took her hand again and brought it up to his lips kissing the back softly his eyes not leaving hers as she grinned back to him with a tilt of her head.

"What about Eric and Arielle? Drake they will not all fit ... there is barley enough room for the two of us love."

He nodded to the coachmen as he climbed onboard looking still to De. Slipping his other arm around her pulling her closer, holding her in his embrace as the coach pulled out.

"That was the idea I wished us to be alone."

She lifted a brow in wonder of his plans it seemed he had made arrangements for this night without letting her know of such. She was pleased and nodded pressing a soft kiss to his cheek. Her hand held tightly in his as the coach moved onwards/ she felt his gaze to her eyes lingered up to his softly tracing his eyes then lowered down to his lips she so wanted to feel much of his attentions this night to be held in his arms heaven but to be swept away in his kiss beyond words, she then realized her eyes savored his lips boldly as she blushed and looked out to the window once more

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle finished in the kitchens and just in time. She managed to slip into the ballroom unnoticed and make her way to stand next to her parents as Deanna and Drake were announced.

The ball began and her mingled, smiling pleasantly and trading small talk with the nobles that moved across the floor. As she could, she scanned the crowd for her husband. Surely he would arrive. Something had detained him, but soon, he would be there, of that she was sure.

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OOC: I think I lost Eric!
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[pneema]

ooc: *bump*

ooc: don't want this one to get too lost.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

The night passed but Arielle did not notice a moment of it, her attention, her concern was for her husband, so near and dear to her heart. She did not even respond to Drake and Deanna, not noticing that they were attempting to gain her attention.

At the earliest she could, she slipt out into the night and began her search for him. She knew not where to start or what to look for, but she knew that she must do something and hoped that her heart would show her the way.

 

[Funloving62]

Dee

They where announced the hall became silent then walked in bowed to the king and queen and the music again started everyone again started to dance as Drake too her arm and lead her out to the center of the dance floor his eyes held to her softly as she smiled so softly to him. feeling his arm pulling her in closer to him a little closer then what should have been but this night he did not truly care he had her in his arms and she was where she rightfully wished to be. The music swelled and so did her heat as she smiled at him being lea around the floor on the arm of the man she had fallen in love with.

"I wish this dance would never end Deanna, but tonight before you rest her your head on your pillow, I think tonight out lives may just change and for the better my love." he leaned in and to the surprise and gasps of others brushed his lips over her while lingering to her cheek softly as the dance ended and he pulled her even closer into a warm embrace. the embasitor of Raleigh the next town over was already at her left taping Drakes shoulder to take her for the next dance.

He bowed out gracefully and went to talk to her father and took notice of Arielle looking about all bewildered. He had a ring in his pocket and it was his intention to speak to her father this very night to ask fro her hand then go to her on this. being one of the reasons he wished the coach t o be alone with her tonight. but now he moved to Arielle looking to her to find out what was wrong? Just then he caught from the cornor of his eye the king calling him over telling him this was the only time he had free ro speak to him this eveing and wished to know that this was about that was so importain he was needed to speak in private this night?