Yuletide: Skaters Waltz

[sidhe_faerie]

 

Skaters Waltz

The family party went on until late so Lady Aura and Prince Dragas took the trio back to the Mist Passage in a sleigh. The sleigh belonged to Lord Drake but he was staying with Lady Aura for the night. The ride was short and soon they were waving at Lady Aura and Prince Dragas as they drove away.

“That was very….strange.” Prince Paddrick said.

“I don’t think anyone’s family is normal.” Princess Endora said.

“That is quite true but your family is so different.” Prince Paddrick said.

“Because we are not all fae?” Princess Endora asked as they walked into the courtyard.

“It certainly makes for interesting parties.” Dionne said from behind them carrying the gifts Lady Aura gave them.

Endora laughed. “I’m sure Klaus and Grimmy didn’t mean to get that drunk. Puff was a bit tipsy too. He must have gotten into the hard cider.” 

“Your sister has pet dragons and she can turn into one as well. That is very different.” Prince Paddrick said.

“They aren’t pets. Aura is their guardian. She was given responsibility of them by the Matrons of the sanctuary because she is a magickal being. It is a great honor to be the guardian of a dragon.” Princess Endora told him. “I would love to have one. Maybe when I’m queen.”

“Tomorrow I was hoping to go back to the lake and go skating.” Prince Paddrick said. “Would you and Dionne like to come with me?”

“Dionne?” Endora looked back and Dionne nodded. “We would love to come. I’m not a very good skater.”

“I will keep you from falling.” Prince Paddrick promised. They entered the palace and Prince Paddrick bowed and left them as he went to his chambers.

“I think it’s too late for that.” Dionne said.

Princess Endora nodded as she watched Prince Paddrick go up the steps to his chambers. “Let’s get some rest. We can use those fur muffs we just received.”

“And the wool scarves.” Dionne agreed. “Not to mention the buckskin gloves.”

The next morning they met Paddrick at the stables. They were taking the sleigh out again. It would be better for the horses if they dropped them off and picked them up later instead of standing in the cold.      

They arrived at the lake and pulled on the skating boots. Dionne was a natural as she glided along the frozen lake. Princess Endora wasn’t so graceful.

“It like flying only your feet are on the ground.” Prince Paddrick grabbed her hands and lead her out into the middle where the ice was smoother. “f you need to use your wings to lift up a bit.”

“Oh I see.” Princess Endora fluttered her wings so that she was barely touching the ice. “That is much better.”

“That is cheating.” Dionne called out.

“Just until she learns how to maneuver a bit.” Prince Paddrick said as he held onto Princess Endora’s hands.

“Thanks for showing me. I might actually like it after a while.” Princess Endora shivered. “Now what can be done about the cold?”

Prince Paddrick laughed.

They stayed for a few hours until the sleigh came for them. Prince Paddrick and Princess Endora were having supper with the two Queens that evening.

Dionne hoped to catch up on her chores that afternoon while the Princess was at tea with Queen Taralen.