MIDSUMMER’S COURT (part 6 of 14)

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A week passed and it was time for the final fittings of the ball gowns. The seamstress waited as Princess Cara slipped on her gown and came from behind the screen.

“It seems a bit tight here.” The Princess indicated the waist.

“I give you a bit more there Your Highness. Is there anything that you want added?” The seamstress smiled. She had done up the dress to the measurements but it seemed the Princess was putting on a bit of weight.

“No its fine.” Princess Cara said. “I wonder what is keeping Endora she knows to meet me here.”

As if on cue Endora comes through the door. “I’m sorry I lost track of time. Aura sent a message to you, Mother.”

“What is it?” Princess Cara asked.

“She says Lord Draconis wants you to come to Una to see him before her wedding.” Endora told her.

“I’ll make arrangements after we return from Midsummer Court. He must want to know who I will want to be in attendance. I believe it will be only you and I from this Realm.”

“Grandmother will not attend?”

“No. she does not acknowledge your sisters.”

“I will never understand that.” Endora said.

“If she were to acknowledge them then it would put them in the line of succession. Neither Aura nor Victra have any interest in the Crown or any right to it by Sidhe law.” Princess Cara explained.   

“Because they are not full Fae. That part I understand. I don’t think it’s fair but I understand it.” Endora shook her head.

“There are many things in life that are not fair, Endora.” Princess Cara said as she went behind the screen to change.

“I already know that, Mother.” Endora said as the seamstress handed her the ball gown she was to try on.

Princess Cara came out from the behind the screen with her dress in hand wearing her day dress. “Hurry and change. I am eager to see this dress.”

Endora went behind the screen and changed. The dress was still low but the lace gave it some coverage. The seamstress had added the embroidered silk to the skirt and the bodice. It was much less plain now. 

Endora walked out and Princess Cara was surprised at how well Endora looked in the dress. “You are beautiful!”

“I made the changes, My Lady. Is it alright?” The seamstress asked.

“Yes. It’s much better. Thank you.” Endora looked at herself in the mirror. She really looked like a princess now.

“We must do something with your hair. Maybe if it were coiled with a few ringlets that would be good. You will have to wear your crown.” Princess Cara considered her. Endora’s hair was longer than her own and it would need time to dress it properly.

“I was thinking the same thing. I’ll talk to Dionne about it. She has always been good with my hair.” Endora could see the look Princess Cara was giving her in the mirror.

“Tell her she will be coming with us and to get you packed early.” Princess Cara said.

“I will. She has a cousin in the Royal household that she has wanted to see.” Endora went back behind the screen to change.

“That will be a help.” Princess Cara said.

“Yes it will.” Endora came back out in her tunic and breeches and handed the dress back to the seamstress.

“I have these pressed and sent up to the palace.” The seamstress said.

“Thank you.” Princess Cara said. “Where are you off to Endora?”

“I have some correspondence to go through and then I need to decide what to take to Midsummer Court.” Endora said. “I may go for a ride before supper.”

“On Astra or Sugar Plum?” Princess Cara still thought that was a strange name for a horse.

“Sugar Plum. Astra and I took training this morning. I’m trying to split my time between them. They are getting on well in the stables. The groom says they even share apples.” Endora smiled.

“Animals are very strange sometimes.” Princess Cara said dismissively.

“I’m glad. I don’t want either to feel like they are less than the other. I should go.”

“Go on.” Princess Cara told her. “I need to talk to the seamstress for a minute.”

Endora nodded and left them.

“Is everything ordered?” Princess Cara asked the woman.

“Ordered and delivered. I will start the gown in a few days.” The seamstress remembered something. “Oh I forgot to give the Princess her new tunic. I’ll send it up with the dresses later.”

“That will be fine. Thank you.” Princess Cara left to tell talk to the Queen.

PART 7