MIDSUMMER’S COURT (part 12 of 14)

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Then next morning Prince Brandon left before breakfast returning home to the Northern Realm. Before he left he sent a note to Princess Cara saying that there would be no marriage between him and Endora.

Princess Cara sat on the bed with the note in her hand. She was not surprised. She looked over at her maid who was packing for the return trip. “Grace, tell Endora I want to see her now.”

Grace gave a quick curtsy and went to relay the message.

In Endora’s room Della was talking to Dionne and Endora about what happened last night. Dionne was packing for the trip back to the Tuathan Realm.

“Princess, that was very brave of you. I don’t know many girls that would have given a boy the ‘what for’ and he was a Prince.” Della said giggling.

“It was nothing.” Endora said. “I fear I let my temper get the best of me. I should send a note of apology.”

“Oh he left before the King was out of bed. Most likely he’s embarrassed to be clocked by a girl.” Della told her.

“He was rude but I shouldn’t have hit him.” Endora said.

“He was a real jerk, My Lady, and he deserved it.” Dionne said.

Grace entered the room. “My Lady, your presence is requested by Her Highness as soon as possible.”

“Thank you Grace. I’ll come now. Have a nice visit.” Endora said to Della and Dionne. Endora knew what was coming and she deserved it for her behavior.

The reached Princess Cara’s room and Grace opened the door for Endora. She went into the room.

“Thank you Grace. Would you give us privacy?” Princess Cara said.

Grace nodded and left the room closing the door behind her.

“I know you are going to reprimand me for my behavior and you would be right. I was appalling to the Prince and I will send a letter of apology to him as soon as we return home.”

“Yes. You will send a letter to the Prince and also one to his parents. Your grandmother wanted the Realms united. After last night I don’t believe that will happen.”

Endora looked at her feet then back at her mother. “I won’t marry a man that I cannot love and respect. I want the same for our Realms but I don’t think marriage is the best way to accomplish it.”

“Sometimes we do what we must for the Realm. It’s not fair but it is the responsibility of Royalty.”

“Are you saying that you married my father for the Realm?”

“Yes I did but I grew to love him.” Princess Cara admitted. “You didn’t even give Prince Brandon a chance.”

“I truly am sorry. I know my husband must be a Sidhe but I don’t think Prince Brandon is the best choice for me. I was so upset that you and grandmother did this behind my back and then he was a ... fool. Really Mother could you not find one that I have a least a few things in common with? He doesn’t train or even care to. I can’t be with someone like that.”

“Not everyone is as honorable as you or as active in training. You should have been a boy.”

“I’d be stuck with some silly girl then that only cared about dresses and hair ribbons. Let me find my own husband. I don’t think I’m ready anyway to be a bride.”

“That’s what I told your grandmother. Well you will already have the dress. The seamstress should have it finished by now.”

“Give it to Aura. She is still a princess even though she’s not acknowledged. I’m sure she would love it.”

“I’m not sure it will fit but I suppose it can be altered some. I think that is for the best. I will take it when I go see her father.”

“Will grandmother be upset that you’re giving my dress to Aura? Endora asked.

“I paid for it so I will choose what to do with it. Endora I want you to go to your room and stay there until we leave. When we get home I want those letters written right away. I will talk to the Queen and explain what happened. I hope she is not to upset with us both.” Princess Cara said

“Surely she cannot blame you for my behavior. I accept responsibility for my actions and I will accept the punishment as well. There is no need for her to be angry with you for any of it.” Endora said.

“She will. I am your mother and that makes this my lapse. I raised you to be they way you are and I’m not sorry for it. Now go to your room and don’t linger in the hallways.” Princess Cara told her.

Endora nodded. “Too much winking goes on in this Court for my liking. I intend to go as swiftly as possible back to my room.” She gave a curtsey and left. 

Princess Cara was starting to get a headache. Telling the Queen that her plans are ruined was not going to be an easy thing. Endora was right about the Prince being a poor match. She would just have to make the Queen see it. 

PART 13