The Pink Journal

Done and Faerie Dusted

The next day everyone slept late as was the custom on the first day of the New Year. Near midday there was a knock on Princess Endora’s door. Dionne opened it and bowed to Queen March as she let her in.

Princess Endora still in her dressing gown bowed as well. “Your Majesty, I didn’t expect to see you. I thought you left early this morning.”

“I wanted to see you, Princess. My son has informed me that he will not speak to me until I apologize to you for yesterday.” Queen March said. He face was pale and it evident that she hadn’t slept well. “He wished me to assure you that the betrothal will go on as planned.”

“Even though you do not approve of my choices?” Princess Endora asked.

“Paddrick reminded me that he will be your husband not I. If he is content with the way you conduct yourself then I cannot say otherwise.” Queen March sighed. “The signing of the betrothal agreement will go as planned and I will return to Wales afterward.”

“You must stay for the feast afterwards. It is my birthday.” Princess Endora said.

“I will stay but leave the next morning. Paddrick will stay on for a while if Queen Taralen allows it.”

“She will. She likes him.” Princess Endora smiled.

“I do hope you will accept my apology.” Queen March said.

“Yes Your Majesty. I accept it.” Princess Endora said seriously. She knew it wasn’t easy for Queen March to give it.

“I will leave you to rest.” Queen March turned to leave but turned back. “How did you know I wanted something else?”

“It is standard negotiating.” Princess Endora shrugged. “A betrothal agreement is a treaty after all. I’m sure you weren’t expecting to be called out on it.”

“No I wasn’t. You are very wise for you age. I see that now. Good day Princess.”

“Good day Your Majesty.” Princess Endora bowed as the Queen left the room.

“That was odd.” Dionne said.

“Indeed.” Princess Endora sat back down on the settee and sipped her tea.    

There was another knock on the door. Queen Taralen’s maid handed Dionne a note for Endora. Dionne took it to her mistress.

“Grandmother wants to have lunch with me and Paddrick. I need to get dressed.” Princess Endora sighed. “I want the plain dress with the collar, Dionne.”

Twenty minutes later Princess Endora and Prince Paddrick were sitting in Queen Taralen’s private dining room.

“I wanted to talk to you both before the agreement is signed tomorrow. I will be a long betrothal. You will be married in late summer.” Queen Taralen looked at Princess Endora. “Your sisters and their husbands will be invited and treated as part of the Royal family. I will allow you to invite your friends as long as they can behave properly. Prince Paddrick the same goes for your friends as well. This will be a large affair with representatives from all the Fae Courts. I just wanted to make sure you understand what will happen. If there is any doubt, I want to know now before anything is signed.”

“I think we are fine with the arrangements, Your Majesty.” Prince Paddrick said. “We will have plenty of time to get to know each other even better.”

“Queen March has asked me to remind you to have a chaperone at all times. I know that Dionne has been acting in that capacity and I am fine with her fulfilling that duty. I think I may assign a helper for her so that her chores do not suffer.”

“She would like that. She always worries about the state of my chambers when we go out and about.” Princess Endora said.

“You will need a manservant while you stay here, Prince Paddrick. I will arrange a man for you.” Queen Taralen said. “Is there anything I forgot?”

Princess Endora and Prince Paddrick shook their heads.

“Then let us dine.” Queen Taralen smiled at them.

The next night at the beginning of the feast for Princess Endora’s birthday the two queens signed the betrothal agreement. Crown Princess Cara signed next then Prince Paddrick and finally Princess Endora.

Prince Paddrick and Princess Endora looked at each other. They knew it would be a very interesting year.

Tea With The Queen

Princess Endora walked into the private sitting room of her grandmother expecting to be given a lecture.

“There you are. How was the skating?” Queen Taralen was already sitting on the settee with the tea laid out on the low table.

“It was all right. I don’t like the cold.” Princess Endora laughed. “Was there something you needed to talk to me about?”

“Yes.” Queen Taralen handed her a parchment. “I wanted you to look this over before its signed.“

“What is it?” Princess Endora asked.

“It’s the betrothal agreement. Queen March and I worked out the agreement but if it is not acceptable to you then I will not sign it.”  Queen Taralen told her.

Princess Endora started to read the document carefully as Queen Taralen poured tea for the two of them. She had excused her maid so that she could be alone with her granddaughter.

“This seems fair.” Princess Endora said. “But this part where we will be given a part of the Tylwyth Teg Kingdom I don’t understand. That is not the usual, is it? That I receive part of their lands?”

“No. It’s not but if you read further we will provide a garrison of Sidhe Guards in return. There have been some problems with bandits and ruffians in their borders. I think it is a good agreement. He is far down on the line. We can’t get much.” The Queen explained.

“I see. Does it matter that I think I love him?” Princess Endora said.

“Don’t say that in front of Queen March or she will want more than this. She wanted quite a bit at first until I reminded her that he will not take the throne unless most of her family is dead. That made her be quiet for a few minutes.” Queen Taralen chuckled.

“Grandmother! That was not nice.” Princess Endora frowned. “She just wants what can get just like any other parent negotiating a betrothal.“ 

“That is very generous of you considering she wanted nearly your weight in gold at first.” Queen Taralen held out the plate of sandwiches to her granddaughter. “I think their coffers are low. All those children it’s no wonder.”

Princess Endora gave her grandmother an amused look as she took a sandwich from the plate. “I don’t intend to be the mother of a garrison. One maybe two and I am done.”

“Sometimes it doesn’t work out that way Endora. Enjoy any blessing you receive.” Queen Taralen said. “I had always wanted more than one child but Danu only blessed me with your mother. If you love him then there will be no end to the children.”

“Grandmother!” Endora exclaimed.

Queen Taralen laughed. “Endora, you are blushing.”

“I haven’t even properly kissed him yet.” Endora took a sip of tea.

“That is good to hear.” Queen Taralen looked amused. “Queen March doesn’t want him to hold hands with you until this is signed. So the agreement is satisfactory to you?”

“Yes. When will it be signed?” Princess Endora asked.

“At your birthday feast I think.” Queen Taralen said.

“Queen March will want a separate feast just for the signing.” Princess Endora looked at the plate of sandwiches for another.

“There are too many celebrations close together for yet another feast.” Queen Taralen said as she refilled their cups. “What other things have you planned for next year?”

“I want to go on a quest or two but I’m not sure how my future mother in law will feel about that.” Princess Endora said. “I want to find the Crystal Sword. It is a tragedy that it is missing from the temple. People who steal from temples have no soul.”

“Indeed. Just don’t go alone.” Queen Taralen said. “I doubt the Northern Court will be much help after the ‘Prince Brandon’ matter.”

Princess Endora nodded. “I know. Is that all you wanted to talk to me about? The betrothal?”

“I just want to spend some time with you really. You have been so busy. There is something else but not today.” Queen Taralen smiled. Now was not the time to tell her about the decision that was made that will directly affect her, “Tell me more about this quest.”

Princess Endora and Queen Taralen talked and laughed for the rest of the afternoon until they need to dress for supper.

Supper with the queens was a bit awkward but they all managed to survive. The next day was the last day of the year and there was a party to attend

Mistletoe And Penguins

The next morning, Princess Endora, Dionne and Prince Paddrick headed out of the mist passage for Lady Aura’s cottage in Rosemont. Lady Aura asked them to come early to help set up the food and do last minute things.

“I have a question.” Dionne said as they were walking.

“Well?” Endora looked at her.

“Remember the counting calendar that we picked up for Aura?”

“Yes. Was that the question?”

“No but remember the way Prince Dragas reacted to the penguins in Alton?”

“Yeah. was that the question?”

“No. my question is was that counting calendar possibly for Prince Dragas?” Dionne finally asked.

“Oh.” Princess Endora wrinkled her nose. “That better not had been for him or I will be disowned for sure.”     

“I don’t think Lady Aura will be upset with you.” Prince Paddrick said. “She is your sister.”

“She also has a temper.” Endora told him. “There isn’t anything that I can do about it now.”   

They walk on in silence until they reach the cottage. They walk in and hang their cloaks and warm by the fire.  Lady Aura had wrapped gifts and placed them under the tree.

“Good! You’re here. I have to go to the community center for a minute but I will be right back.” Lady Aura picked up two packages from the tree threw on her cloak. “Could you sit the food out on the dining table? Everything is in the kitchen on the counter.”  

“Sure. Will everyone be her soon?” Princess Endora asked.

“Any minute! Dragas went to get Puff and Argonne from the sanctuary early this morning. Myra is doing better so Puff will be able to come home for a day or two.”

“That is wonderful news.” Princess Endora smiled.

“I’ll be right back.” Lady Aura rushed out the door.

“Who are Puff and Argonne?” Prince Paddrick asked as he followed them into the kitchen.

“Puff and Argonne are her dragons.” Princess Endora said as she handed him a platter of sandwiches.

“Dragons?” Prince Paddrick looked a little upset. “How big are they?”

“Average sized really.” Dionne said as she picked up a large bowl of fruit salad. “Puff has always been smaller than the rest. Argonne is a bit bigger.”

“He and Myra are about the same size. The earth dragons are always smaller, I think.” Princess Endora said as she picked up a platter of faerie cakes. “Aura made a lot of food I wonder how many are coming.”

“Lots. There are six crocks of cider.” Dionne told them.

“That means everyone is coming.” Princess Endora looked at Paddrick. “They all must want to meet you.”

“I hope I don’t disappoint them.” Prince Paddrick said as the put the food on the dining table.

“Uncle Drake and Aunt Benna must be coming. There is dragon fruit in that bowl.” Princess Endora said. “I wonder if Aura’s cousin Darrick is coming.”

“Maybe King Harrick, too.” Dionne said as Paddrick started to get nervous. “Lady Aura is now a part of all three magickal families and she unites the two oldest thrones on Ogham-Duir.”

They make one more trip to the kitchen and start to walk into the front room.

“Freeze!” Dionne called out.

“Why?” Princess Endora turned to look at her maid.

Dionne pointed up at the top of the doorway. “Mistletoe! You have to kiss.”

Prince Paddrick and Princess Endora looked at each other awkwardly. They gave each other a quick peck on the cheek.

Dionne started laughing but stopped as Prince Dragas came through the door with two dragons.

“Don’t touch the food yet you two. Is Aura at the community center still?” Dragas looked around.

“Yeah.” Princess Endora told him. “The table is ready and ….. “

Lady Aura came through the door with Lady Victra and Klaus as well as two other people, a man and a woman. Klaus and the other gentleman were carrying large sacks full of packages.      

“Most of us are here so let’s start the celebration.” Lady Aura said. “Oh I should introduce you. Prince Paddrick of the Tylwyth Teg this is Lord Drake Draconis, my father and Lady Benna Aster, my aunt. My cousin, Darrick wanted to be here but he is needed at the sanctuary.”

Prince Dragas passed out mugs of cider. “First we toast to family and friends. Then we eat.”

Aura laughed.

There was a knock at the door and Lady Victra opened it to reveal Lady Starr and her son, Kyo and Grim Ranger. Dulcina slipped in behind them.

“Are we late, Aura?” Lady Starr asked. “I had to round everyone up.” She looked at Dulcina who shrugged apologetically.

“No.” Aura hugged her friends and handed a candy cane to Kyo. “I made blood pudding.”

Lady Starr laughed showing her fangs. “That is our favorite. Isn’t it Kyo?” Kyo nodded and handed a bottle of starrberry wine to Lady Aura.

“Where is the hard stuff?” Grim asked as he looked in the mug Dragas handed him.

“In the kitchen.” Klaus whispered as he patted grim on the shoulder. “Come with me.” He and Grim Ranger headed off to the kitchen.

“Oh, this is Prince Paddrick of the Tylwyth Teg. He and Endora are getting betrothed soon.” Lady Aura said quickly as she went to get Puff away from the faerie cakes.

Lady Starr looked surprised. “Really?!”

Princess Endora nodded. “Paddrick this is Lady Starr of Vusamsern and her son, Kyo. These two are Grim Ranger and Dulcina Thottie.”

“Nice to meet you all.” Prince Paddrick smiled.

“No husband?” Prince Dragas asked Lady Starr.

“There is some trouble to the north in the Thunderbird territory. He and some others went to help out. There is a dispute over nesting areas with the Eagles. I hope they can settle it without fighting.”

“That wouldn’t be good for anyone if the Thunderbirds and Eagles get into it. Maybe the Phoenixes should have stayed home.” Lord Drake said thoughtfully.

“Pyros is always up for a good fight.” Lady Starr said.

“No more war talk. It’s time for presents.” Lady Aura said as she grabbed Dionne’s hand and pulled her along. “Dionne, help me.”

Paddrick looked around the room at the people and wondered what kind of family he was marrying into. Puff took that opportunity to come sit at his feet and stare up at him. Paddrick looked around and sighed.         

Snow Fae

Dionne, dressed in her new gear, and Princess Endora came down the front steps of the palace to meet Paddrick.

“Ah our chaperone!” Prince Paddrick said. “Hi Dionne.”

“Don’t think of her as a chaperone. She is just our friend coming along for a little fun.” Princess Endora told him.

“I could go back and scrub the floor.” Dionne said as she thought about her chores.

“Nonsense!” Prince Paddrick said. “Dionne, why don’t you tell me all her secrets?”

“If I told them then they wouldn’t be secrets.” Dionne looked at Prince Paddrick.

Prince Paddrick started laughing. The sleigh is over near the stable. The stable hands said they couldn’t bring it into the courtyard.” He offered his arm to both of them. 

“The snow isn’t deep enough here. It would scrape the cobbles.” Princess Endora said. “Grandmother would have a fit if she saw it.”

“The Queen had some replaced just last spring for the same reason.” Dionne reminded her mistress.  

“I remember. I thought she was going to have a fit then. It was a visiting dignitary from the Northern Court. Whooshed right in and when the snow melted there were big scrape marks everywhere. I can’t say that I blame her. The stones come from a quarry on the other side of Ogham-Duir. They are not easy to get.”

“I never had to think of things like that. I’m so far down the line there isn’t a hope that I will ever be on the throne.” Prince Paddrick admitted.

“If we marry, you will be. I will need a King.” Princess Endora told him as Prince Paddrick helped her into the sleigh.

Dionne hopped in without help and Prince Paddrick got in next to Princess Endora. The driver took off as soon as everyone was settled. They took the long rode around the Realm. They stopped near a frozen lake to have a snack. Dionne pulled a basket from under the driver’s seat. She carefully took the crock with the hot chocolate and poured it into the cups.

“How is it still hot?” Prince Paddrick asked as he looked into the cup.

“The inside crock is in a larger on that has coals in it. Lady Aura showed me how.” Dionne said.

“Handy!” Prince Paddrick smiled.

“She has to keep some of her poultices warm when she heals. Princess Endora explained.

Dionne looked around and started to roll the snow into large boulders.

“What are you doing?” Prince Paddrick asked.

“I’m making a snow Fae.” Dionne said. She built a figure out of snow, wings and all. She shaped it a sword and a big fat belly.

Dionne, that looks like the Captain of the Sidhe Guard. Princess Endora said as she poured a second cup of hot chocolate for her and Prince Paddrick

“That is exactly who it is.” Dionne smiled that they recognized her sculpture. “Do you think I made him too stout?”

“No. I think he looks perfect. Now come and have some more hot chocolate.” Princess Endora poured more steaming liquid in Dionne’s cup.

“Gladly.” Dionne took a sip and sat on the log next to Princess Endora. “What was Queen March upset with you about, My Lord? I heard she was yelling at you.”

“Who told you that?” Prince Paddrick looked a little panicked.

“I’m a servant. We know everything.” Dionne laughed. “My beau is a footman. He heard her yelling at you.”

“When did this happen?” Princess Endora looked at her suspiciously.

“Last night after supper.” Dionne said as she took a sip.

“No. When did you start walking out with a footman?” Princess Endora asked.

“Two weeks ago.” Dionne said. “We are just talking. It’s nothing really. He just got his hat handed to him by a kitchen maid. You know the one that…….” Dionne winked.

“Oh that one.” Princess Endora nodded knowingly. Princess Endora turned to Prince Paddrick. “So why was she upset with you?”

“I forgot to do something.” Prince Paddrick took a sip of his hot chocolate and avoided her eyes.

“You are coming with me tomorrow to the family party, aren’t you?” Princess Endora asked

“I wouldn’t dream of missing it.” Prince Paddrick said.

“Oh well. We should head back.” Endora stood up and brushed off her cloak. Dionne picked up their mess as Prince Paddrick helped Princess Endora into the sleigh.

They got back to the castle as the sun was starting to fade.  

Perfect Gift

Most of the servants were usually given a gold coin and a small basket of goodies at Yule. There were a few that were given more. The Captain of the Sidhe Guard was usually given a new cloak and gloves by the Royal Family. The three personal maids of the Royal Family were usually given cloth for new dresses.

The two Queens and the Prince and Princesses sat as the gifts were being distributed. The Castle servants and the kitchen maids had all received their gifts. The Captain of the Sidhe Guard graciously accepted his gift that left the three maids. The Crown Princess gave her maid the gift of cloth and some silver thread for embroidery. Queen Taralen’s maid  received the same thing. Dionne stepped up and a large bundle was given to her.

Dionne looked confused. “My Lady?”

“Happy Yule, Dionne.” Princess Endora said with a big smile. “Go ahead and open it.”

Dionne opened the bundle and gasped. There was a heavy wool cloak, a tunic with a wool vest and breeches. “My Lady, this is too much.”

“No it isn’t. You do more than any maid here so your gift should reflect that.” Princess Endora stood and hugged her then whispered in her ear. “The boots are in my chambers.”

Princess Endora sat back down and smiled at Dionne.

“Endora, you spoil her.” Queen Taralen said. “But you are correct. She has more than the usual duties being your maid.”

“I don’t understand. What does that mean?” Queen March asked.

“Dionne travels with Endora on her quests. She also acts as a companion.” Queen Taralen told the visiting monarch. “One is rarely far from the other.”

“She wasn’t with her today.” Queen March said.

“I was catching up on my chores, Your Majesty. Dionne said quickly. “Besides I think that the Prince and Princess wanted to talk privately.”

Queen March looked at her son. “Well?”

“We went to pick up a last minute gift and we went to the tavern to have a warm drink.” Prince Paddrick said. “We didn’t need a chaperone for that.”

Queen March looked annoyed at her son as if he was supposed to do something he hadn’t

Princess Endora looked at Queen Taralen, who was looking rather annoyed. “I agree. They were in public the entire time they were out.”

Princess Endora nodded. “We were, Your Majesty. The tap room was full as well.”

“Next time I expect you to be chaperoned.” Queen March hit Prince Paddrick on the arm with her fan.

Prince Paddrick rubbed his arm and nodded.

“I have some business to attend to. Please excuse me.” Queen Taralen dismissed the servants and turned to Endora and whispered. “I want to see you in my study.” She stood and walked over to the door and looked back to see if she was coming

Endora nodded, bowed to Queen March and followed her grandmother into the Royal Study.

Dragon Iron Works

Prince Paddrick and Princess Endora met in the courtyard the next afternoon and walked through the Mist Passage to the Village of Brimstone.

“Are you going to tell me where we are going, now?” Princess Endora said.

“There was is a blacksmith shop here. Aura told me about it. I need to pick something up I ordered. Good! It’s open.” Prince Paddrick said as he spotted the sign handing outside the shop.

“She loves that place, you know. They have swords there that are forged by the dragons breathing on them.” Princess Endora told him.

“Is that what you carry on quests?” Prince Paddrick asked

“Sometimes but it can be a bit heavy if you have to fight for a while. I still like my short sword. But there are times that a long sword is called for.” Princess Endora thought a moment. “Paddrick, you should train with me.”

“I think that is a wonderful idea. Especially, if we are going to go on more quests. I want to be able to handle myself. Here we are.” Prince Paddrick said as he entered the blacksmith shop.

“Hullo! There you are. I thought you were coming tomorrow.” The blacksmith said. “But never mind, the order is ready.”

The blacksmith took a small cloth bag off the shelf and handed it to Prince Paddrick. The man smiled at Princess Endora as Prince Paddrick looked inside the bag. Paddrick nodded and handed a coin purse to the blacksmith.

“That should be enough.” Prince Paddrick said.

The blacksmith poured the coins into his large palm and smiled. “Yes, My Lord. It is very generous. Thank you.” He bowed to the Princess. My Lady, if you will pardon me I need to get back to work.”

“Of course.” Princess Endora smiled and nodded.

Prince Paddrick put the cloth bag into his vest pocket. “Let’s go to the tavern and get something to warm us up.”

“That sounds really good.” Princess Endora said. “Are you going to tell me what is in the bag?”

Prince Paddrick shook his head. “It’s for my mother.”

“Then you should ask a woman’s opinion about it.” Princess Endora nudged him.

Prince Paddrick laughed and held the tavern door open for her. “Two mulled ciders please. He called out to Horace as they took seats by the fire.         

Princess Endora and Dionne followed the Captain of the Sidhe Guard in silence. Princess Endora was a little worried. It must be something very important to call them back to the Palace on such short notice.

As they walked into the courtyard they saw a strange carriage in front of the palace steps. Princess Endora rushed past the Captain of the Sidhe Guard into the Throne Room. She was more worried about the summons than a strange carriage in the courtyard.

“Here she is now.” Queen Taralen smiled to the woman in a bright blue gown who had her back turned to the door.

“Majesty, what urgent matter did you wish to see me about?” Princess Endora said breathlessly as she bowed to her grandmother.

“I’m afraid that I am the cause of your summons.” The woman turned and smiled at her. “I am Queen March of the Tylwyth Teg.”    

Princess Endora looked up with wide eyes. She was meeting her future mother in law looking like something that has been in the stable for a week. “Your Majesty, welcome to our Court.”

“I was expecting to find Paddrick here but your grandmother says he is not staying here. Do you have any idea where he may be?” Queen March asked.

“He is in Brimstone. He is staying at Brimstone Tavern. They rent rooms over the taproom.” Princess Endora told her.

“That sounds like my son.” Queen March looked at Queen Taralen. “Could I trouble you to have your Captain fetch my son?”

“It isn’t any trouble at all. Captain, please find Prince Paddrick and bring him to the Palace.” Queen Taralen directed the man.

“He will be in the taproom. He was expecting me for lunch.” Princess Endora told him.

The Captain of the Sidhe Guard bowed and left to fetch the Prince of the Tylwyth Teg.

The two Queens looked at each other and shared a knowing smile.       

Back to the Bazaar

“Aura, you can do the tree. Dionne and I will do the list.” Princess Endora looked at her friend who nodded in agreement.

Princess Endora went over and took her cloak from the hook and handed Dionne hers.

“Is that acceptable to you, Dionne?” Aura asked as she handed Dionne the list. “I know you were cold last night.”

“Yes it’s fine.” Dionne said as she looked at the list. “Where should we get some of these things?”     

“At the Rose Petal Bazaar. Dionne, take the blue cloak instead of yours. It’s warmer. Really Endora you need to make sure she has proper clothes for these trips you take.” Lady Aura scolded her sister.

“You’re right. I promise to be more diligent in the future.” Endora handed Dionne the blue cloak instead.  

The two faeries headed off to the Rose Petal Bazaar with the list. After about an hour they had everything but one thing which they have no idea of where to get it.

They returned to the cottage with their arms full just as Lady Aura put the last of the ornaments on the tree.   

Rosemont Beautification Project

The next morning as Princess Endora and Dionne traveled through Crystal Spires, they saw more of the wreaths that had been on Princess Endora’s door at the Palace. Every business and municipal building had one. 

When they reached Rosemont, they saw that someone had been busy there as well. The lamp posts had been decorated in pink and silver ribbons with wreaths of winter berries at the top of each post. It was all quiet festive and tasteful.

Princess Endora looked at Dionne and laughed. “I can see that Aura had some influence here with all the pink.”

“You are just as bad as her. If you didn’t have to wear white all the time you would be in all sorts of colors.” Dionne said.

“Yes I would.” Princess Endora laughed. They arrived at Lady Aura’s cottage to the smell of warm bread and hot tea.

Lady Aura and Prince Dragas were sitting at the table when they came in.

“Come sit down and have something to eat before we start on the tree.” Lady Aura told them.

The two chilled faeries took the bench next to the hearth and helped themselves to the food.

“Aura, where is Puff and Argone?” Princess Endora asked as she looked at the two empty pillows next to the hearth.           

Starry Night

Princess Endora and Dionne walked up the road to the Palace Gates. Everything around them is white and sparkly in the starlight. It was very quiet and dark. The fresh snow crunched under their boots.

“Isn’t it pretty tonight?” Princess Endora said with a love struck smile on her face. “It’s so peaceful.”

“Yes it is.” Dionne looked at Princess Endora. “That was very generous of Prince Paddrick. He didn’t need to get me a gift. I’m just your servant.”

It’s just his way. He knows you are loyal to me. He wanted to show his appreciation. Dionne, you know you are more of a friend than a servant.” Princess Endora told her. She sighed.

“I like him better than Prince Brandon.” Dionne said. “You like him too. I can tell.”

“I do.” Princess Endora admitted as she blushed. “He knows it too.”

“Will you go to Wales to live?” Dionne asked.

“No. He will live here because I’m in the direct line to the throne. He is fifth of sixth. I forget. It just makes more sense for him to live here.”

“Oh. I wonder if they are looking for us yet.” Dionne said.

“No. I don’t think so. It’s too quiet they most likely thought we were staying with Aura and Dragas.” Princess Endora said.

They reached the door to the palace just as it opens. The Captain of the Sidhe Guard stood in the open doorway. “Princess! The Queen just sent me to look for you.”

Dionne looked at Princess Endora who shrugged in response and smiled.

“Tell the Queen I’ve gone to my chambers.” Princess Endora told him.

“Yes My Lady.” The Captain of the Sidhe Guard bowed and went off to do as she asked.

“Let’s get to bed, Dionne. It’s been a long day.” Princess Endora headed up the stairs to her chambers.

Dionne followed her to help her prepare for bed before she heads off to her own chambers.