Unexpected Arrangements ~ Chapter V, Part 2

[Andrea]

*hangs head* People!! be nice!!!

[Andrea]

<i>Part 2</i>
By Andrea Sinisterra

It was not much late when we finally climbed into the room, our breaths shallow, and our hearts beating furiously with excitement. It took us a while to finally calm ourselves, while hastily changing clothes, and with Hilde pinning my hair up in an elaborate bun to match the regal gown I am to wear for dinner. Surely these daily escapades will not last much longer.

I feel nervous; from what Father told me, we are having visitors for dinner. Supposedly, they'll help our kingdom defenses, and keep Lord Kushrenada's forces at bay. It used to make me angry whenever I thought of my Father begging for help in other kingdoms, everything happening after my dear brother Milliardo was killed.

But, I'm tired. We all are. Milliardo has been gone for a few months, and with each passing week, new threats, and warning have been sent to my Father's hands. Promises of wealth and safety from other kingdoms if we resign to our titles, and I marry to provide them with an heir, this way, sealing them to royalty.

A few weeks back, my Father sent word out to his long time friend, King Odin of Kquest. Rumors had it that the King had made some sort of arrangements with the Kingdom of Luruah over the North Sea, since those two kingdoms were the principle lines of attack and defense from pirates. I've heard stories about the beautiful Kquest, and the castle where the King resides. It is supposed to be one, if not, the biggest castle in all the north territory. Kquest is considered, from what I've heard from my father's royal advisors, one of the strongest kingdoms, with the fiercest and most numerous army. I've also heard that the castle is shielded with a natural barrier, some sort of risk, I suppose, that protects it from overseas attacks... And King Odin's son was going to be sent as a mediator between our kingdoms. Kind Odin's son, Lord Yuy.

"My Lady," Hilde's voice is scolding, her tone low even as she smiled. "Stop fidgeting, you will soil your dress."

"I'm praying to the Heavens... I just hope they find a way to remedy all this. Though, I fear the consequences."

Hilde sighed, and I could just tell what she was thinking from the look in her eyes. "My Lady, maybe you should think about your kingdom's safety. Remember your Father is not well; if they think a marriage will safe us..."

"Then, a marriage we shall have."

There was a knock on the door, and when Hilde answered, something was said that I couldn't catch. Her shoulders stiffened slightly, before she softly closed the heavy door, and gave me a sad look. "Our visitors have arrived."

I breathed deeply, resigned, and hoping... "We should not have them waiting, then."

My steps are slow, I feel as if I have walked a far distance for too long, even as my heart beats at an irregular pace. The soft murmur of voices carries through doors, and down the hallway, the lulling sound making me feel edgy, and somewhat anxious. Three figures were waiting when I walked in. My Father smiled, even if he was unable to shadow his tired features.

And beside him, a man too familiar to give me any comfort. His blue eyes are hard and cold as they narrow, and if it not were for Hilde standing behind me, I would have collapsed to the floor... Lord Yuy knows.


<i>To be continued...</i>

[blackrose]

Yay! They meet! Ooooooooh, and he knows already. Sweeeeeeet.

Looking forward to more!

Heero: I'm marrying an exotic dancer?
Duo: You lucky dog.
Relena: Not in front of my father!
Hilde: Glad to see we kept the cat in the bag...

[AngelOfDeath]

Mmmmm.

AHAHAHAHAHAAAA!

::gets control over her cackling laughter::

I mean, I'm sure he'll be very gentlemanly about it.

::tries not to laugh again::

[Kaili Charmer]

hmm...when the father and hilde leave, THAT'S where the fun will begin, mwahahaha...love it love it love it!

Heero: "what did you think you were doing, dancing outside the palace walls at some street bar?"

Relena: "what? you mean belly-dancing is unladylike? well, if it's unladylike, why don't i see any men doin it??? Come on yuy, let's see if you can handle it!"

Heero: "...that's not what my point was."

[Caliborn]

Yay, Andrea! Only . . . now I gotta be a hypocrite and tell y'all that I can't post my next part for a while . .. Not till Sunday, to be exact. *Ducks from anything the readers chose to throw at her* It's not my fault! Honest! . . . well, sorta . . . but I'm not going to be home! I'm going to leave my house at 7:00am and return after 10:00pm everyday . . . School and a play. (Ever seen "Meet me in St. Louis?" Not the musical, the play version!) But anywho . . . not very fun and -very- tiring . . . but hopefully I can write my part and post it on Sunday. If not, well . . . there's always Monday, right?

Sorry!

-Caliborn

[melrose_stormhaven]

That's OK, caliborn...

It may be a while before I post too! I have EXAMS!!! And PAPERS!!!

*runs away*

[Andrea]

*sigh* All those hard glares and pushing.... *sigh*... but I understand... Need to study, too. Finals are up, two projects I have, and a HUGE presentation tonight.... Good luck my dearest girls!!

And Cali, I expect to see some pics about that play!!

[Andrea]

Heero: I'm marrying an exotic dancer?
Duo: You lucky dog.
Relena: Not in front of my father!
Hilde: Glad to see we kept the cat in the bag...

HAhahahahahaaa.....!!!!!!

[Morrighan]

*tries to contain her laughing* OMG!!!!!! This is going to be SOOO hilarious to read!!! If her father finds out, she's dead.

Can't wait to see more soon!!!